Marcus Mariota was the story of Oregon’s annual spring game at Autzen Stadium. The redshirt freshman quarterback threw for 202 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 99 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Ayele Ford rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown during the annual spring game at Autzen Stadium. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Mighty Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) looks to pass to wide receiver Dayrle Hawkins (16). (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon running back Ayele Ford evades defenders at the 2012 spring football game. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Bryan Bennett escapes pressure from defensive tackle Jared Ebert. The quarterback passed for 209 yards and a touchdown in the annual spring game at Autzen Stadium. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon quarterback Bryan Bennett is held back as he tries to escape the pocket in Saturday’s spring football game. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Ayele Ford sprints for the end zone on his lone touchdown during the annual spring game at Autzen Stadium. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Running back Ayele Forde tries to avoid being tackled. Forde finished the game with 74 rushing yards and one touchdown. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Members representing all branches of the military walk off the field after participating in a flag-folding ceremony at halftime. The flag, once folded, was presented to head coach Chip Kelly and the Oregon Ducks football program. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Daryle Hawkins coasts into the end zone after hauling in a pass from Marcus Mariota during the first half of Oregon’s annual spring game. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Quartback Bryan Bennett tries to get off a quick pass to avoid being sacked by linebacker Anthony Wallace (35). (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Oregon running back Ayele Forde celebrates after a running touchdown in Oregon’s 2012 Spring Game on Saturday, April 28, 2012. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Tacoi Sumler (right) congradulates Marcus Mariota after the redshirt freshman put on a show during the annual spring game at Autzen Stadium. The quarterback threw for 202 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 99 yards and 2 touchdowns. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)
Runningback Kenjon Barner (24) gives a hug to a member of the United States military. Players participated in a unique ceremony after the game where they gave their jerseys to members of the military (current and retired) who then gave the players special military tokens in return. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)
University alumni and Nike co-founder Phil Knight visits with players and staff before the 2012 annual spring game at Autzen Stadium. (Jeff Matarrese/Oregon Daily Emerald)
