Dale Bliss

Dale Bliss

Joined: Mar 12, 2025

Dale is the site expert at Autzen Zoo, covering Oregon and Big Ten Sports. He has previously written for Duck Sports Authority and Athlon Sports where he covered 15 recruiting classes, three Rose Bowls, and two national championship games.

Opposing fans fixate on the Nike money, but Dan Lanning's greatest asset is his ability to connect with players and form authentic relationships. He never burns bridges in recruiting. Money they have everywhere. He's a coach players love to play for.

The art of the steal: how Dan Lanning became the master of the December flip

Texas A&M infielder Amari Harper (13) celebrates a home run as she runs home during the NCAA D1 Softball Tournament Regional against Saint Francis University at Davis Diamond at Texas A&M University on Friday, May 16, 2025 in College Station, Texas.

Oregon Ducks News: Ducks add a big bat, Big Ten supremacy, Media Days happen in Vegas

Ege Demir is so big and tall it's hard to get all of him in one picture.

Ducks add late addition to 2025 basketball, a bruiser from Nigeria and Turkey

Nationally, writers and fans are asking if Dante Moore is ready to take over at quarterback from Dillon Gabriel and Bo Nix, but that's not Oregon's biggest question.

The burning question with the Ducks is not the one everyone keeps asking

Hunting Lions: Penn State's veteran backfield and talented defense makes them the preseason favorite in the Big Ten.

Big Ten Media Poll tabs Penn State as the team to beat

Mar 21, 2025; Seattle, WA, USA; Oregon Ducks forward Brandon Angel (21) shoots the ball against the Liberty Flames during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Oregon Ducks News: Angel flashes, Clark surges, Sabrina gives back

Oregon baseball players flash the “O” to fans after the Ducks beat the Toledo Rockets in their home opener at PK Park in Eugene Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

Two Duck pitchers shine in Summer League

Oregon running back Bucky Irving takes off with the ball as the No. 6 Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

The trap game on the Oregon schedule

Oregon wide receiver Isaah Crocker takes a moment to honor Spencer Webb before the Ducks home opener at Autzen Stadium Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.

Oregon Ducks News: Remembering Spencer and Khyree

Exposing the West's most deluded college football fan bases

New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu competes during the WNBA All-Star 3-point contest at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on July 18, 2025.

Oregon Ducks News: Sabrina takes 3 title, Lanning excels at retention, Clark rebounds, Thompson takes gold

Dec 7, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; The Oregon Duck mascot makes snow angels in confetti after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions to win the Big Ten Championship in the 2024 Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Oregon football recruiting 2026 tops nation in quality

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel celebrates with Terrance Ferguson and Duck fans after defeating Ohio State 32-31 at Autzen Stadium Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024.

Just ahead of training camp, Terrance Ferguson hitched, Dillon Gabriel praised

PGA Tour Pro Wyndham Clark, smiles as he takes a photo with a fan during the Rocket Classic Pro-Am in Detroit on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Oregon Ducks News: Clark stumbles, Flowe surfaces, Caitlin out, Locklyn denied dismissal

Oregon running back Jordan James carries the ball as the Oregon State Beavers host the Oregon Ducks Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore.

Beaver fans getting salty about facing Dante Moore again

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS: Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end JT Tuimoloau (44) celebrates after defeating Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the College Football Playoff championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Jan. 21, 2025.

Rumblings of trouble at Ohio State? Probably not