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Photos: The Oregon Ducks hold spring football practice 3/9

Adam Eberhardt
March 8, 2018
Adam Eberhardt

Oregon Centers & Guards Coach Alex Mirabal talks with his players in between drills. The Oregon Ducks hold practice during their spring season at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex practice fields in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, March 9, 2018. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. (4) warms up before practice. The Oregon Ducks hold practice during their spring season at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex practice fields in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, March 9, 2018. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon Strength & Conditioning Coordinator Aaron Feld shouts instructions to players during the warm up. The Oregon Ducks hold practice during their spring season at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex practice fields in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, March 9, 2018. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks linebacker Justin Hollins (11) tries to force the ball out of the hands of Oregon Ducks running back Tony Brooks-James (20). The Oregon Ducks hold practice during their spring season at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex practice fields in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, March 9, 2018. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt walks the field before practice. The Oregon Ducks hold practice during their spring season at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex practice fields in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, March 9, 2018. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks running back Darrian Felix (22) sprints past his teammates during a drill. The Oregon Ducks hold practice during their spring season at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex practice fields in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, March 9, 2018. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Brenden Schooler (86) runs a route during practice. The Oregon Ducks hold practice during their spring season at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex practice fields in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, March 9, 2018. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert (10) looks downfield for a teammate to throw to. The Oregon Ducks hold practice during their spring season at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex practice fields in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, March 9, 2018. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Jack Vecchi (90) reaches to make a catch. The Oregon Ducks hold practice during their spring season at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex practice fields in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, March 9, 2018. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Noah Holmes (37) turns up field after making a catch. The Oregon Ducks hold practice during their spring season at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex practice fields in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, March 9, 2018. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

Oregon Centers & Guards Coach Alex Mirabal talks with his players in between drills. The Oregon Ducks hold practice during their spring season at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex practice fields in Eugene, Ore. on Friday, March 9, 2018. (Adam Eberhardt/Emerald)

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Adam Eberhardt

Offensive line coach Alex Mirabal and head coach Mario Cristobal go way back. They’ve known each other since freshman year of high school in Florida, with Mirabal estimating that to be around 34 years. The two appear to have a good, competitive working relationship, which has helped them prepare for …

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