– Five-star quarterback Kyler Murray reaffirmed his commitment to Texas A&M on Thursday.

Following my heart… #GigEm
— Kyler Murray (@TheKylerMurray) January 30, 2015

Murray told Gerry Hamilton of ESPN that his “heart is with Texas A&M.” Murray, the No. 1 ranked quarterback in the country, finished his career at Allen high school (Allen, Texas) with 10,388 passing yards and 117 touchdowns. He also rushed for 4,093 yards and 69 scores.
Oregon coaches had a in-home-visit with Murray on Wednesday in a late effort to swing the young quarterback’s decision.
– The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have their “sights set” on former Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Buccaneers own the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Mariota won the Heisman trophy this past season.
– Pac-12 softball coaches narrowly tabbed Oregon to repeat, for the third-straight season, as conference champions.
– Emerald sports reporter Josh Schlicter gives his “four factors” for Oregon basketball vs. Arizona State.
– Student Daniel Mundra brings leadership to the cricket scene at the University of Oregon.
– Emerald sports reporter Andrew Bantly has a Q&A with Oregon infielder Mitchell Tolman. Holman talks about switching from third-base to second-base this season.
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