Fansided · Oct 25, 2025
Could a random student in Nashville end Oregon's kicker curse?
Jan. 3, 2013; Glendale, AZ, USA: Oregon Ducks kicker Alejandro Maldonado (41) against the Kansas State Wildcats during the 2013 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Oregon defeated Kansas State 35-17. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesDuck fans who've been around for a time know The Curse of the Maldonado, the long sordid history of wide rights and hooked lefts that have plagued Oregon's special teams.
In the last few weeks the Ducks have missed kicks from 44 and 36 yards, only to see the opponent nail kicks from 51 and 58.
