Dale Bliss

Dale Bliss

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.

Oregon coach Dan Lanning consoles players after the loss to Ohio State at the Rose Bowl.

Why Oregon football recruiting is harder than it's been in 30 years

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Sep 28, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Ajani Cornelius (65) during the third quarter against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Ducks recruiting momentum slowed as Utah gets commitment from tackle Kelvin Obot

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Ohio State Buckeyes safety Sonny Styles (6) tackles Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (5) during the second half of the Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff semifinal game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Jan. 10, 2025. Ohio State won 28-14.

Texas at Ohio State book epic playoff rematch in the Horseshoe

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Combat Ducks running back Noah Whittington signs autographs amid a mob of fans as the Fighting Ducks face off against Mighty Oregon in the Oregon Ducks spring game on April 26, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene.

The Most wrong-headed color schedule decision ever

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Despite struggling with her shot in recent games as she battles a nagging injury, Sabrina Ionescu made the WNBA All-Star squad for the fourth season in a row.

Two Pro Ducks earn WNBA All-Star starting spots, Caitlyn Clark a captain

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Ace pitcher and Friday night starter Grayson Grinsell is off to the Major League Baseball draft after posting a 9-3 record and 3.01 ERA in 2025. Ducks may have found replacements in the portal.

Oregon Ducks News: Package pitching deal, top scribe claims new digs, B1G stars in Vegas

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Iapani Laloulu and the brotherhood on the Oregon offensive line have something more to shout about as Koloi Keli joined the team on Monday morning while Tommy Tofi has decommitted from Cal.

Second shoe drops as Tommy Tofi decommits from Cal

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The Oregon offensive line has earned Joe Moore Award finalist nominations three times since 2019. Monday morning they added Koloi Keli, a 6-3, 290 offensive lineman.

Ducks flip Koloi Keli, 3-star offensive lineman from Cal

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Jahlil Florence is back for the Ducks, a fast, experienced cover corner with exceptional ball skills. At 6-1, 190, he has the size to play physical.

Look out! PFF ranks Oregon secondary No. 6 in the country

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Oregon football issues "what to wear" guide for fans

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Na'eem Offord runs the football at the Alabama 6A State Championship Game. A five-star recruit for the Ducks in 2025, he's just one example of the fast, athletic body types that dot the Oregon roster.

Oregon Football Recruiting: Talent level rises, relationships matter again

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Friday night Pro Duck Spencer Steer clubbed three home runs for the Cincinnati Reds.

Oregon Ducks News: Steer blasts 3 for Reds, Liberty suffer rough road trip, Hampton dazzles at OT7

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EA Sports College Football 26 captures many of the sights and sounds of the game, but the accuracy and ratings have serious limitations.

Ironclad proof that EA Sports College Football 26 has no relation to real life

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Ducks need to break through in linebacker recruiting after Jandreau falls to OU

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Oregon Ducks News: Football recruiting frenzy has The Duck doing The Worm

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Former Duck and two-time WNBA All-Star Satou Sabally scorched the New York Liberty for 25 points Friday night, hitting 7-10 from three.

Satou Sabally, Hot-shooting Mercury burn Liberty in Phoenix

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