– Remember the accusations former Oregon tight end Colt Lyerla made about Oregon football’s recruiting of him out of high school. Lyerla said in a SB Nation article last September that he was promised a house and car for attending the university.
Over a half-year later,and Oregon says its found no evidence that those remarks are true, according to KOIN.
– Marcus Mariota is establishing a four-year scholarship fund at the high school he attended, Saint Louis School.
“Saint Louis School and my family made me who I am today,” Mariota said in a statement. “I want future generations of student athletes in financial need to know they can become the best they can be in a strong, supportive environment.”
– Peter King of Monday Morning Quarterback has Mariota being drafted second by the Tennessee Titans in his latest mock draft. In addition, King has Arik Armstead going to the San Francisco 49ers with the 18th selection and Jake Fisher going to the Cincinnati Bengals with the 21st pick.
– The Oregon men’s basketball team granted the release of junior center Michael Chandler on Tuesday, according to a press release from the school.
“We would like to thank [Chandler] for being an important part of our team this season, and respect his wish to find the best opportunity moving forward,” head coach Dana Altman said in the release. “We wish Michael all the best in the future.”
Chandler is now eligible to seek a transfer from the school.
– In the fall of 2015, a club basketball team will exist at the University of Oregon. Sophomore Max Graves, who transferred to Oregon after a year at Santa Clara, was the first to spearhead the idea.
– Oregon softball’s Jenna Lilley was named Louisville Slugger/NFCA National Player of the Week Tuesday afternoon.
“I’m honored to receive this recognition and I want to thank my coaches and teammates for putting me in this position,” Lilley said in a release.
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Investigation into Colt Lyerla’s accusations finds nothing, Marcus Mariota sets up scholarship fund
Justin Wise
April 28, 2015
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