New Arena Website Launched Nov 21, 2008
In addition, fans will be able to post their own images and videos as time goes on, ask questions in regards to the arena, and look forward to comments from Oregon Athletics Director Pat Kilkenny, coaches and administrators. Godunks. (eDuck.com)
CAMPUS CLICKS: College's ugliest uniforms just got worse Nov 18, 2008
Oregon Athletics : AP. Another weekend, another slew of knowledge, wisdom and fashion sense gained. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Judge considers suit to keep Oregon wrestling Sep 10, 2008
SALEM A judge in Marion County is considering whether to hold a trial on the decision to drop men s wrestling from the University of Oregon athletics program. Marion County Circuit Judge Lynn Ashcroft heard arguments Monday in a lawsuit filed by supporters of the former wrestling program. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Roper ready to go if needed Sep 4, 2008
According to a release issued by Oregon athletics department, Tupou reportedly met with a representative of LMM Sports Management, based in Arizona, at a Eugene restaurant in July. The representative paid for the 10 meal, and also allegedly passed Tupou five 20 bills in a handshake. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Strong in back Aug 16, 2008
The secondary has decided it wants a nickname for the 2008 season and is leaving that decision to the fans, with a poll on the Oregon athletics website. The unit will soon be known as D-Boyz, The Flock, Autzen Air Control or The Fog. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Hayward's history should dazzle visitors, viewers Jun 22, 2008
5 million scoreboard towers five stories above the track at the south end of Hayward Field, a monument to the new world of Oregon athletics. Although the scoreboard is cool, captivating and in keeping with the school's Nike-inspired image, it stands in sharp contrast to the message the university hopes to convey to the sports world during the Olympic Trials. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Phil Knight's influence transforms University of Oregon athletics May 4, 2008
UPDATED: :39 a.m. PDT, May 04, 2008. by 05/03/2008 10:53 p.m. PT. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Ducks in March Madness Mar 17, 2008
Orders will be accepted by calling the Oregon Athletics Ticket Office at 541-346-4461, with Duck Athletic Fund members and Oregon students having until 5 p.m. Monday to place their orders. A limit of four tickets per order will be in effect for DAF donors, with orders to be filled on a DAF priority point basis. (eDuck.com)
Oregon's New Basketball Arena on Track Feb 27, 2008
Knight is being considered the leading candidate to have the arena or court named after him due to his $100 million contribution that was used to create the Oregon Athletics Legacy Fund, a fund that helped to solidify plans to build the arena. Questions and concerns about annual revenue projections have plagued the arena project for the past few months, however Kilkenny feels that the new arena would only enhance the self-sustaining quality of the current athletic department. (eDuck.com)
In Search Of A Title: Stanford Looks For First Pac-10 Championship In Eugene Feb 27, 2008
Tickets to the championships start at $10 for single session general admission and can be purchased by calling the Oregon Athletics ticket office at 1-800-WEBFOOT.. WHAT'S AT STAKE Ten wrestlers from each school will be looking to claim a Pac-10 title and qualify to continue the 2007-08 season at nationals. (Gostanford.com)
Ken Kesey’s family fires up magic bus in bid to save University of Oregon wrestling Feb 23, 2008
University of Oregon athletics. Daily American Discussions. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Ducks agree to multi-media rights extension and new partnership Feb 14, 2008
"We know IMG is committed tocollegiate marketing, and we feel they bring incredible resources tothis partnership that will benefit Oregon athletics.". "We are excited to work with IMG and OSN because they presented afinancially-sound business and financial plan that is best suited for UOAthletics," Kilkenny added. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
The Thursday Inside Scoop Nov 2, 2007
That donation established the Oregon Athletics Legacy Fund, which with future donations is expected to grow to $150 million. That money will be invested at an interest rate as high as 10 percent and will provide "financial stability" for the athletic department. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cardinal expose Ducks - and their own potential Sep 23, 2007
We suspect that alum was nuclear benefactor John Arrillaga, because he is to Stanford athletics what Phil Knight is to Oregon athletics - loaded. But the who in this case turns out not be as important as the what, which was Stanford's first really excellent performance against a ranked team in damned near forever. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Show me the money Sep 14, 2007
Oregon does, and in August the Nike co-founder and his wife, Penny, spotlighted the big facilities hurdle facing Fresno State when they pledged $100 million as seed money for the Oregon Athletics Legacy Fund ... The Knights' pledge comes on top of millions of dollars they've already donated over the years to Oregon athletics. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
UO wants power of eminent domain at arena site Sep 7, 2007
-- When Nike co-founder Phil Knight pledged $100 million University of Oregon athletics last month, it seemed there was nothing left to stop plans for a new basketball arena. But there is still the matter of the dental office, the 7-Eleven and a vacant building that used to house a Domino's Pizza. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Sports)
The Time Was Right Aug 22, 2007
By eDuck SportsPosted Aug 20, 2007 University of Oregon President Dave Frohnmayer announced today that Phil and Penny Knight have donated $100 million to create the Oregon Athletics Legacy Fund. The gift is the single largest donation to an Oregon university ever. (eDuck.com)
Knight to donate $100 million for Oregon athletics Aug 22, 2007
Knight to donate 100 million for Oregon athletics ... Rather, it will create the Oregon Athletics Legacy Fund, which will help support all athletic programs ... This extraordinary gift will set Oregon athletics on a course toward certain self sufficiency and create the flexibility and financial capacity for the university to move forward with the new athletic arena, Athletic Director Pat Kilkenny said. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Good Knights: Nike couple give UO $100 million Aug 22, 2007
The pledge, announced by Oregon President Dave Frohnmayer and athletic director Pat Kilkenny, would create the Oregon Athletics Legacy Fund. The gift, announced through the university's Web site, is the largest philanthropic gesture collected in the school's history. (The Business Journal of Portland, OR)
Full Story from Oregon Daily Emerald Aug 22, 2007
U-WIRE.com/Nike founder Knight donates $100 million to U. Oregon athletics ... Nike founder Knight donates $100 million to U. Oregon athletics ... University President Dave Frohnmayer and Athletic Director Pat Kilkenny announced a $100 million donation from Phil and Penny Knight to found the Oregon Athletics Legacy Fund. (U-Wire.com)
Dave Frohnmayer Aug 21, 2007
Nike founder gives $100M to U of Oregon - Pacific Business News (Honolulu). Members: Not Registered. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Knights create $100M fund for Oregon Aug 21, 2007
- University of Oregon President Dave Frohnmayer and UO Athletic Director Pat Kilkenny jointly announced today that the University of Oregon has received a pledge for a $100 million gift from Phil and Penny Knight to create the Oregon Athletics Legacy Fund ... "This extraordinary gift will set Oregon athletics on a course toward certain self sufficiency and create the flexibility and financial capacity for the University to move forward with the new athletic arena. Now we can roll up our sleeves... (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
U. Oregon sees subpoena for information on loan kickbacks Aug 4, 2007
"ESPN Regional Television, the University of Oregon's marketing agent, has a sponsorship agreement with UFS to sponsor University of Oregon athletics. "The University was in no way involved with ESPN Regional Television's decision to contract with UFS as a sponsor. " The University also defined in the statement exactly how ESPN Regional Television's deal allowed UFS to market to students. The University's deal brokered through ESPN Regional Television allows for advertisement space on the... (U-Wire.com)
OSU in New York AG’s school-loan probe Aug 2, 2007
However, it said ESPN Regional Television, the university s marketing agent, has an agreement with UFS to sponsor Oregon athletics ... com Web site, provides specified advertising in game programs, and provides announcements of UFS as a sponsor of Oregon athletics. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Oregon reinstates baseball for '08-09 season Jul 14, 2007
This decision positions Oregon athletics on the leading edge of an emerging, national trend for women in athletics. Competitive cheer is a sport with a remarkable upside, as the participation rates at the youth, all-star and high school levels attest. (eDuck.com)
Ducks to bring baseball back Jul 14, 2007
"It is anticipated that the baseball budget in its first year of competition would exceed $710,000, which would increase to more than $869,000 four years later when the program would grant the maximum number of allowable scholarships. The number of scholarships provided will be gradually implemented over a four-year period until the NCAA's maximum number of 11.7 scholarships is in place for the start of the 2011-12 season.As part of the process, the university will develop plans to provide a... (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Doors Open for Second TE spot May 16, 2007
Photo: WESTERN OREGON ATHLETICS. By Giants InsiderDate: May 15, 2007 Kevin Boss wasnt effective enough as a tight end at Philomath High School in Oregon to attract a single Division I-A or Division I-AA scholarship offer. (GiantInsider.net)
Wednesday Inside Scoop May 3, 2007
The Register-GuardSome of the best decisions in Oregon athletics have come down to spending money to make money. Call it investing in success, or taking a leap of faith, or gambling. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
DUCKFIGHTER ILLUSTRATED May 2, 2007
Oregon athletics are safe and sound in the iron grip of the ruling troika of Knight, Kilkenny, and Bartko. Bill Moos was last seen on the back of a milk carton. (Dawgman.com)
'Swoosh' Sounds Good To Ducks Mar 25, 2007
" "Unless it's LeBron calling," Kent interjected, smiling. The offending party was Phil Knight, Oregon's super booster, founder of Nike, once described as the most powerful man in sports by a national magazine. He wore a bright yellow baseball cap, a dark blazer and torn designer blue jeans. His net worth? Estimated at more than $7 billion. When Kent had fielded every question following Oregon's 76-72 victory against UNLV in the NCAA Tournament's Midwest Region semifinal, he began to leave, then... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Pro Day Report: Boss' Stock on the Rise Mar 19, 2007
(Photo: Western Oregon Athletics). By Scout. (CowboyUpdate.com)
Kilkenny Thrills Pit Crew Mar 14, 2007
OREGON ATHLETICS DIRECTOR FUNDS STUDENTS' NCAA TOURNEY TRIP ... EUGENE Incoming University of Oregon Athletics Director Pat Kilkenny will foot the bill for university students who secured tickets to watch the Ducks play Miami (Ohio) Friday in the first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament Friday in Spokane, Wash. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Insurance exec, alum Kilkenny named new Oregon AD Feb 15, 2007
" "What a great choice for our department and for the university," Bellotti said of Kilkenny's appointment. "Pat possesses the leadership skills, decision-making ability and communications skills, as well as proven business acumen, to ensure the continued success of Oregon athletics. He is a great Duck and understands what it takes to compete successfully in Division I athletics. (ESPN -- College Football)
Ducks hire booster as new athletic director Feb 15, 2007
"Pat possesses the leadership skills, decision-making ability and communications skills, as well as proven business acumen, to ensure the continued success of Oregon athletics. He is a great Duck and understands what it takes to compete successfully in Division I athletics.". An eight-member search team sought a new director. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
