DrJack Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 It appears that the longstanding agreement between Disney and the University of Oregon regarding the use of the "Donald" mascot has ended. Disney has backed off and let Oregon do what it wants with the mascot. Oregon officials have said that they will continue to maintain the same standards they've always had regarding the use of Donald, but there has already been some change. Apparently the "I Love My Ducks" video may have been the straw that broke the camel's back. See the article below:http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindducksbeat/2010/03/ducks_appearance_in_oregon_stu.htmlPaul Swangard managing director of the University of Oregon's Warsaw Sports Marketing Center said: "Oversight and management of the mascot probably was more of a nuisance than a necessity for Disney. They can just worry now about the straight licensing deal and derive revenue from that."The licensing agreement remains, covering items such as T-shirts and sweatshirts. But Disney ceded control of the mascot, and the student inside the costume, to the university.In what I can only assume is a related event, the Oregon Duck will make its first ever appearance in the NCAA football game with next year's NCAA 11. You can see what he looks like in the image below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolvikings Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 I think it would make more sense for Oregon to have, say, 48 different ducks and never use the same one twice. http://dstewartpaint.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fixer Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 I think it would make more sense for Oregon to have, say, 48 different ducks and never use the same one twice.Haha agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDmo Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 He is not named Donald, his name is Puddles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 How soon til Disney goes after "The U" for this blatant rip-off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams80 Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Never, because Sebastian would bust several caps in Mickey and any Barrister they sent. As well as doing unspeakable things to Minnie and Daisy. On 8/1/2010 at 4:01 PM, winters in buffalo said: You manage to balance agitation with just enough salient points to keep things interesting. Kind of a low-rent DG_Now. On 1/2/2011 at 9:07 PM, Sodboy13 said: Today, we are all otaku. "The city of Peoria was once the site of the largest distillery in the world and later became the site for mass production of penicillin. So it is safe to assume that present-day Peorians are descended from syphilitic boozehounds."-Stephen Colbert POTD: February 15, 2010, June 20, 2010 The Glorious Bloom State Penguins (NCFAF) 2014: 2-9, 2015: 7-5 (L Pineapple Bowl), 2016: 1-0 (NCFAB) 2014-15: 10-8, 2015-16: 14-5 (SMC Champs, L 1st Round February Frenzy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 He is not named Donald, his name is PuddlesSome people call him Puddles, yeah. Some call him Donald. Some call him "the Duck". As far as I know he has no "official" name, but I lot of people feel really strongly one way or another. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krona Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 He is not named Donald, his name is PuddlesSome people call him Puddles, yeah. Some call him Donald. Some call him "the Duck". As far as I know he has no "official" name, but I lot of people feel really strongly one way or another. . .Ive been here 8 years and have yet to hear anybody call him "puddles". Donald all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanB06 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 How soon til Disney goes after "The U" for this blatant rip-off?Sebastian is an ibis. Ibises are not ducks.From Wikipedia:The mascot of the University of Miami is an American White Ibis. The ibis was selected as the school mascot because of its legendary bravery during hurricanes. The ibis is the last sign of wildlife to take shelter before a hurricane hits and the first to reappear once the storm has passed. Miami's sports teams are nicknamed "The Hurricanes".[7] Sodboy13 said: As you watch more basketball, you will learn to appreciate the difference between "defense" and "couldn't find the rim with a pair of bloodhounds and a Garmin." meet the new page, not the same as the old page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilliesPhan1325 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Completely off topic, but why is that kid holding "Wilson" from Cast Away? "The 0-2 pitch... SWING AND A MISS! STRUCK HIM OUT! THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES ARE 2008 WORLD CHAMPIONS OF BASEBALL!" J M yoU wish you had a Duke Dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Wolf Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 How soon til Disney goes after "The U" for this blatant rip-off?Sebastian is an ibis. Ibises are not ducks.From Wikipedia:The mascot of the University of Miami is an American White Ibis. The ibis was selected as the school mascot because of its legendary bravery during hurricanes. The ibis is the last sign of wildlife to take shelter before a hurricane hits and the first to reappear once the storm has passed. Miami's sports teams are nicknamed "The Hurricanes".[7]They sure did do a piss-poor job of replicating an ibis (even in goofy mascot form) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstraper Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 They sure did do a piss-poor job of replicating an ibis (even in goofy mascot form)Well considering what Sebastian used to look like......I'd say evolution is a plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDmo Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 He is not named Donald, his name is PuddlesSome people call him Puddles, yeah. Some call him Donald. Some call him "the Duck". As far as I know he has no "official" name, but I lot of people feel really strongly one way or another. . .Ive been here 8 years and have yet to hear anybody call him "puddles". Donald all the way.Really? All the students call him Puddles. I've heard it a lot in the last 2 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 We called him "Puddles" in the early 1990s as well. Maybe it's a student thing?Glad to see Disney's relaxing. Maybe they can back off some of the other restrictions, and UO can start selling the complete line of Donald merchandise online. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 He is not named Donald, his name is PuddlesSome people call him Puddles, yeah. Some call him Donald. Some call him "the Duck". As far as I know he has no "official" name, but I lot of people feel really strongly one way or another. . .Ive been here 8 years and have yet to hear anybody call him "puddles". Donald all the way.Really? All the students call him Puddles. I've heard it a lot in the last 2 yearsI am a student. I actually auditioned to be the Duck (I've worn the suit!) and was told that there is no real official name. Some like Puddles, some like Donald. Some people feel really strongly one way or the other ("It's PUDDLES!!! AHHHHHH!!!!"). I mostly refer to him as "the Duck". When I see him around campus, its "Oh, there goes the Duck". I knew a few of the cheerleaders (who practice with the mascot) and they mostly say "the Duck" as well. Puddles has a pretty strong following at the school, but not much in the outside communities. To non-UO people, the Donald Duck suit is a . . . Donald Duck suit. I kinda wish the school would announce his official name. I think mascots should have names that everyone knows. And yeah, Sebastien looks nothing like an ibis - but he does look a lot like a duck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac12 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Off Topic: Does this mean the University of Oregon can sell Donald Duck orange juice on campus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheo25 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I think it would make more sense for Oregon to have, say, 48 different ducks and never use the same one twice.Awesome post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManCalledAmp Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I think it would make more sense for Oregon to have, say, 48 different ducks and never use the same one twice.This. Go Gators. Go Blue Raiders. Go Commodores. Go USC Trojans.Preds & Avs. Braves, Rays, & Dodgers. Titans, Colts, Broncos, Cardinals. Grizzlies. 14ers, Jam. Team Spirit + Laziness = Yay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordie_delini Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 When I was a student I called him 'The Duck' but I've picked up on calling him Puddles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificoduck Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Completely off topic, but why is that kid holding "Wilson" from Cast Away?It was apart of the skit for the 2008 mascot championships (or whatever they call it.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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