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An Oregonian newspaper writer named L.H. Gregory coined the term "Webfoots" because of the wet weather. Then the school changed it to Ducks later when "Puddles" a live duck was escorted into the stadium. Then later it was changed to Donald Duck due to complaints from the Humane Society.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoAn Oregonian newspaper writer named L.H. Gregory coined the term "Webfoots" because of the wet weather. Then the school changed it to Ducks later when "Puddles" a live duck was escorted into the stadium. Then later it was changed to Donald Duck due to complaints from the Humane Society.
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∙ 11y agoit comes from the old english word "Duce", which means diver, because ducks dive under the water.
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What town is Oregon ducks from?
Eugene, Oregon.
What is the limit to having ducks in Oregon?
No more than 12 ducks may be in the possesion of one person.
Who is number 2 for the Oregon ducks?
For the 2009 Football Team that is TJ Ward.
What is a team of ducks?
A team of ducks are called flocks
A gathering of ducks is called?
waddle
Who is better the Oregon ducks or the huskies?
The Oregon Ducks! Quack Quack!
Where do the new Oregon Ducks live?
The Oregon Ducks are the sports teams of the University of Oregon, located in Eugene, Oregon.
Why are Oregon ducks football team called the ducks?
Originally called the Webfoots for the consistant moistness in the Willamette Valley, the name was shortened to the Ducks in relation to the original team name.
When was Oregon Ducks football created?
Oregon Ducks football was created in 1894.
What team plays for Oregon?
The Oregon Ducks!
Where is the university of Oregon ducks located?
in Oregon
What town is Oregon ducks from?
Eugene, Oregon.
Who owns the Oregon Ducks?
me
Who won the 2006 civil war beavers or ducks?
The Oregon Ducks
What is the richest college?
Oregon Ducks
How do you spell oregonducks?
The sports teams for the University of Oregon are the Oregon Ducks.
Are the Oregon ducks better than Oklahoma state cowboys?
Oregon
