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Dylan Mickanen

Dylan Mickanen

Joined: Aug 30, 2021

Dylan Mickanen is a writer and editor for Ducks Digest based out of Portland, OR. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2019 and spent multiple years covering the Ducks, along with other Northwest sports, before joining the site. 

Where the Oregon Tight Ends Stand Heading Into Summer
Football

Where the Oregon Tight Ends Stand Heading Into Summer

While some transferred or changed positions, the Ducks return 95% of their production from the tight end position heading into 2022.

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Nike Co-Founder and Oregon Alum Phil Knight Makes Bid to Purchase Portland Trail Blazers
News

Nike Co-Founder and Oregon Alum Phil Knight Makes Bid to Purchase Portland Trail Blazers

The Trailblazers have been a struggling franchise in recent years and hold the seventh overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.

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Ferndale Offensive Lineman Landen Hatchett Announces Top Five Schools
Recruiting

Ferndale Offensive Lineman Landen Hatchett Announces Top Five Schools

The 6-foot-3, 290-pound lineman unofficially visited Oregon in March and the will take an official visit to Eugene.

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For Oregon Ducks, Selling New Offensive Vision is Crucial to Besting USC
Football

For Oregon Ducks, Selling New Offensive Vision is Crucial to Besting USC

With the USC Trojans hiring Lincoln Riley, the Oregon Ducks have embraced an aggressive, downfield offense under Kenny Dillingham.

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Kayvon Thibodeaux Latest Duck to Face Confusing Criticism Ahead of NFL Draft
Football

Kayvon Thibodeaux Latest Duck to Face Confusing Criticism Ahead of NFL Draft

Oregon Ducks prospects expected to go high in the first round have been faced with weird criticisms largely unseen on the field.

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Top Five Storylines to Follow During Oregon Ducks Spring Football 2022
Football

Top Five Storylines to Follow During Oregon Ducks Spring Football 2022

The Dan Lanning era begins on the practice field and there are a ton of questions this team needs to answer before the fall.

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2022 Oregon Ducks Football Spring Preview: Tight Ends
Football

2022 Oregon Ducks Football Spring Preview: Tight Ends

As they install a new offense, the Oregon Ducks have some young talent ready to contribute in Moliki Matavao and Terrance Ferguson.

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Dan Lanning's National Signing Day Should Inspire Confidence Moving Forward
Recruiting

Dan Lanning's National Signing Day Should Inspire Confidence Moving Forward

The Oregon Ducks had as good of a national signing day as realistically possible in the first of the Dan Lanning era.

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Oregon Ducks Wide Receivers Poised for Breakout 2022 Campaign
Football

Oregon Ducks Wide Receivers Poised for Breakout 2022 Campaign

With talented freshmen such as Dont'e Thornton, Troy Franklin and Kris Hutson the Ducks receiving core should only improve.

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New Head Coach Dan Lanning Won't Rush Building his Staff at Oregon
Football

New Head Coach Dan Lanning Won't Rush Building his Staff at Oregon

Lanning said he wants his staff to be relentless in its pursuit of excellence as the Ducks chase a national championship.

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Mario Cristobal Opens up on Decision to Leave Oregon for Miami
Football

Mario Cristobal Opens up on Decision to Leave Oregon for Miami

Cristobal extended gratitude to the entire Oregon community and reiterated his dedication to the grind and his love for the sport.

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Lincoln Riley to USC: Close to Worst-Case Scenario for Oregon
Football

Lincoln Riley to USC: Close to Worst-Case Scenario for Oregon

Oregon will no longer be the dominant team along the West Coast with USC likely contending for a college football playoff spot under Riley.

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