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.

Monroe’s Messiah Amare Hampton breaks up a pass intended for Canandaigua’s Trey Comella.

Messiah Hampton spins the wheel, and it comes up Ducks

Josh Pate thinks Dante Moore will give Oregon fans something to shout about.

Oregon’s Dante Moore right where he belongs in new Big Ten QB rankings

Think high school recruiting doesn't matter in the NIL/portal era? The scoreboard says it does.

Oregon Ducks News: Messiah Hampton announces, Ryder Lyons visits, Women take over at NCAA track

The Ducks want to take two quarterbacks in 2026, and new offer Bryson Beaver could be one of them. He competes at the Elite 11 Quarterback Finals June 17-19

Ducks offer Elite 11 quarterback Bryson Beaver

Dillon Gabriel waits his turn for practice reps at OTAs. Right now the Browns are paying five quarterbacks. At least two will have to go by the end of the preseason. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Former NFL QB speculates on Browns trading Dillon Gabriel

Poncho Laloulu provides leadership and power for the Oregon offense, something they'll need with four new starters up front and a new starting quarterback.

Burning question No. 3: Can a new offensive line power the run game?

Duck disruptor: In 2008 Nick Reed set Oregon's single-season record for sacks with 18, leading the nation with five fumble recoveries. He now flies jets for the U.S. Air Force. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-Imagn Images

Who's on the Oregon Mount Rushmore at defensive line?

The Big Ten's current media rights deal is worth $7 billion over 7 years, about $80 to $100 million a year to the original 16 schools. Now the House Settlement is being challenged in court.

Oregon Ducks News: Title IX challenge to House Settlement, Championship track at Hayward, softball scores

Combat Ducks quarterback Dante Moore throws out a pass as the Fighting Ducks face off against Mighty Oregon in the Oregon Ducks spring game on April 26, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene.

Burning question No. 2: How ready is Dante Moore? Is a drop-off inevitable?

Oregon wide receiver Justius Lowe hauls in a 2-point conversion at the Rose Bowl. He's the Ducks' second-leading returning receiver with 21 catches for 203 yards and one touchdown.

Five burning questions, 80 days before Oregon football

Team USA guard Sabrina Ionescu (6) hugs Vanessa Bryant after the WNBA All-Star Game at Footprint Center in Phoenix on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

Sabrina reunites with Kobe Bryant family as Liberty reach 9-0

Oregon Ducks News: Your daily dose of irresistible cuteness

Ryder Lyons won a state championship as a sophomore for the Folsom, California Bulldogs in 2023. He ran for 929 yards and passed for 3,578, accounting for 61 total touchdowns.

Oregon football recruiting: In 2026, Ryder Lyons is the dude at QB

Oregon’s Aaliyah McCormick, win the women’s 100 meter hurdles during day three of the Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 18, 2025, at Hayward Field in Eugene.

Oregon Ducks News: More Hayward history, Acro wins a Natty, Recruit reactions, Oregon HOF

Matayo Uiagalelei, Teitum Tuioti and the Oregon defense sacked Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. 10 times in one game in November 2024. Ducks won 49-21.

New college football power ranking marred by major flaw