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Cory Pappas

Cory Pappas

Joined: Aug 15, 2024

Dec 8, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks center Nate Bittle (32) is introduced before the game against the UCLA Bruins at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
News

Oregon Ducks Basketball Jumps In AP Top 25 Rankings: Too High or Too Low?

The Oregon Ducks basketball team is the No. 10 team in this week's AP Top 25 rankings. What has been key to coach Dana Altman's team this season? The Ducks have five different players averaging double figures in points with Nate Bittle, TJ Bamba, Keeshawn

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Dec 15, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) runs past Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Elijah Molden (22) for a first down in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Football

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bucky Irving Returns From Injury, Nearing Massive NFL Milestone

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Bucky Irving led the Tampa Bay rushing attack with 117 yards in the Buccaneers 40-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The former Oregon Duck is nearing 1,000 rushing yards in his first season. Tampa Bay has not

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Football

Oregon Ducks' Akili Smith Jr. Scores 4 Touchdowns To Win California State Championship

Oregon Ducks quarterback commit Akili Smith Jr. led Lincoln High School to a California state title with an impressive performance in the championship, scoring four touchdowns in the win over Pittsburg. Smith Jr. is a big recruit in Oregon coach Dan Lanni

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Dec 6, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Parker's Na'eem Offord (1) tries to get around Saraland's Arterus Moffett (4) as he runs the ball at Protective Stadium in the 6A State Championship game. Parker defeated Saraland 28-17.
Football

Why Five-Star Cornerback Na'eem Offord Committed To Oregon Ducks Over Ohio State

The Oregon Ducks landed class of 2025 five-star cornerback Na'eem Offord on national signing day after he flipped from the Ohio State Buckeyes. What ultimately made Offord choose the Ducks over the Buckeyes?

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Nov 29, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) warms up against the Las Vegas Raiders prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Basketball

Kansas City's Travis Kelce Raves About Chargers' Justin Herbert: 'One Of The Best F***ing NFL Quarterbacks'

Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert was given a huge compliment from Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. What did Kelce say about the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Herbert? Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh would agree.

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Dec 1, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) runs for yardage against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Football

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Coach Todd Bowles Gives Concerning Bucky Irving Injury Update

Former Oregon Ducks running back and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Bucky Irving left Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders with a back injury. Tampa Bay coach Todd Bowles gave an update on his status heading into next week.

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Oregon Ducks cheerleaders smile for a group photo Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, after the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Oregon Ducks defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions, 45-37.
Football

Oregon Ducks Predicted To Beat Ohio State In Rose Bowl, Win National Championship Over Notre Dame

The Oregon Ducks earned the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff and will play in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. Oregon is predicted to play and beat Ohio State in the Rose Bowl, the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in

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Dec 7, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) and wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) celebrate 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
Football

Oregon Ducks' Dillon Gabriel Named AP Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year

Oregon Ducks Quarterback Dillon Gabriel was named the AP Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. Alongside Gabriel, Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. and defensive lineman Derrick Harmon were named to the conference first team.

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Fox Sports announcer Joel Klatt walks across the field prior to the NCAA football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Football

Joel Klatt Rips Selection Committee: 'Horrendous Job' With Oregon Ducks Playoff Path

The Oregon Ducks locked up the No. 1 overall seed in the College Football Playoff, but their path could include the Ohio State Buckeyes, Texas Longhorns, and Georgia Bulldogs. College football analyst Joel Klatt ripped the selection committee.

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Dec 7, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks celebrate 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: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
Football

Oregon Ducks' Dan Lanning Reacts to Penn State Win, College Football Playoff Seeding

The Oregon Ducks beat the Penn State Nittany Lions 45-37 to bring the Big Ten Championship to Eugene for the first time. Ducks coach Dan Lanning's reaction to the win. Oregon will play its first College Football Playoff Game in Pasadena in the Rose Bowl.

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Dec 7, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin talks during the first quarter against the Oregon Ducks in the 2024 Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
Football

Penn States' James Franklin Calls Out 'Lopsided' Officiating In Loss To Oregon Ducks

Officiating is being called into question for the Oregon Ducks and Penn State Nittany Lions in the Big Ten championship game. Penn State coach James Franklin was not happy after the loss to the Oregon Ducks, as he called out the officiating for being "lop

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Tristan Phillips
Football

Oregon Ducks Gain Commitment From Four-Star Linebacker Tristan Phillips

The Oregon Ducks are off and running in recruiting for the class of 2026. Four-star linebacker Tristan Ohillips announced he would be committed to the Ducks on Saturday.

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