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Sports Desk: Oregon’s 2013 D-Line Could Leave Void Like 2012 Linebackers

Ducks Defense (Getty Images)

With three of four linebacking starters gone in 2013 and all three starting defensive linemen next season seniors, will there be a similar dip at d-line in 2014 like the hit taken to the linebacking corp in 2013?

Sports Desk: Five Ducks Who Could Play Offense and Defense

Oregon players line up on both sides of the ball for the 2013 Spring Game
(Alex Shoemaker/Eugene Daily News)

The Oregon Ducks football roster is loaded top-to-bottom with incredible athletes. Not just talented football players, but remarkably gifted athletes that can do a handful of jobs. Who could start on the offense and defense?

Sports Desk: Cheridan Hawkins Could be What Brings Home a Championship

Cheridan Hawkins turned out an impressive performance over the weekend. (Geoff Thurner/Goducks.com)

Oregon’s run at a national championship may be due in large part to a true freshman

Oregon Recruits Have Only Known Ducks Success

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The recruiting class of 2014 was in the sixth grade when Dennis Dixon nearly led the Ducks to a national championship. They were in the eighth grade when Jeremiah Masoli took the team to their first Rose Bowl in 15 years. They were freshmen when Oregon competed for their first ever national championship in 2010. Recruits have known Oregon as a football powerhouse since they’ve been following college football.

Spring Game: What You Missed on the Field

Oregon players line up on both sides of the ball for the 2013 Spring Game
(Alex Shoemaker/Eugene Daily News)

When you watch a game on TV or observe in the stands, there’s going to be pieces of the game you miss out on. Here I’ll dive into the key parts of the game you may have missed.

Wouldn’t Now be a Great Time to Have Those Transfers Back?

Dontae Williams (left), Will Lyles (center), Lache Seastrunk (right)

Oregon has great running backs; that’s a given. But imagine if Lache Seastrunk, Dontae Williams and Tra Carson had stayed with the team? Can you imagine all that talent? This may be the year all the transferring catches up with the Ducks.

Ducks and Beavers are Dominating Pac-12 Baseball

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The No. 7 Oregon State Beavers (26-6, 8-2) and No. 9 Oregon Ducks (25-8, 10-3) baseball teams have silently dominated Pac-12 baseball thus far. At first and second place respectively in the conference, both of the Oregon schools are sitting in prime position for a strong opportunity to not only make the NCAA Tournament, but to host a regional/super regional and possibly a run into the College World Series (CWS).

Oregon Does Not Deserve 2011 BCS Title No Matter What

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Even if the Tigers get their national title vacated, that does not mean it should go to the Ducks. They had their shot, right?

Oregon’s Best NFL Draft Prospects of the Chip Kelly Era

Dion Jordan vs Arkansas State
(Alex Shoemaker)

With the 2013 NFL Draft approaching, I decided now would be a pretty good time to look back over the past six drafts to see which of the guys were the best NFL Draft prospects.

Artis’ Poor Play Continues Against Billikens

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Oregon Ducks men’s basketball starting guard Dominic Artis has struggled to find his groove ever since returning from a month-long foot injury back in January. Artis, a true freshman from Findlay Prep High School, dominated in the first 19 games of the season, averaging 10.16 points per game and was one of the most consistent players on the team.

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