Author Archives: Patrick Malee

About Patrick Malee

Patrick Malee, a junior journalism major hailing from Chicago, is now in his second year as an Oregon Daily Emerald sports reporter. An avid Chicago sports fan, he aspires to one day cover sports for a national publication.

Offenses pick up in second quarter, Auburn takes 16-11 lead

The Ducks began the second quarter with a third-and-two at the goal line, but Thomas was sacked for a loss of six yards and Oregon had to settle for a 26-yard field goal. With that, the scoreless tie was finally … Continue reading

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Press conference: Gene Chizik

In his opening statement during Sunday’s press conference, Gene Chizik decided to lighten the mood for a group of decidedly sleepy reporters. “Well,” he said. “I guess there really is a game that’s going to be played here soon.” Clearly, … Continue reading

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Good spirit flows at the Tilted Kilt

As I awkwardly edged my way through the crowd at the Titled Kilt Pub and Eatery on Friday night, a woman looked at me and asked if I was searching for autographs. Given that I was equipped with a pen … Continue reading

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Post media day roundup

Once media day officially ended yesterday, many reporters rushed to the hotel work room to file their stories. Yesterday alone, we at The Emerald filed seven stories. But we weren’t the only ones hard at work. In case you missed … Continue reading

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Breakdown: Oregon offense

Sitting at the podium during media day on Friday, LaMichael James began to feel a bit restless. “Everybody is asking pretty much the same questions,” James said. “I feel like we should have taken the session from yesterday and played … Continue reading

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Breakdown: Auburn special teams

The offenses are the story, yes. In total, Oregon and Auburn score 92 points per game. Two of the Heisman Trophy finalists, Auburn quarterback Cam Newton and Oregon running back LaMichael James, line up on the offensive side of the … Continue reading

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Road trippin’

As our taxi cruised down a Phoenix highway en route to the Fiesta Bowl media hotel, I had to fight the urge to pinch myself. Here I was, a 20-year-old college kid on my way to cover the biggest game … Continue reading

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Women’s basketball trails No. 2 Stanford 54-50 at halftime

The Ducks came out firing in this one, and trail by just four at the half. Nia Jackson is on her to way to a new career high in points, having already tallied 18 to lead the team. Surprisingly, she … Continue reading

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