Category Archives: Football

Clark: Is there any stopping USC’s Marqise Lee and Robert Woods?

By Lucas Clark - Published May 8, 2012

USC’s taking of the two may be enough to bring the Pac-12 back into prominence.

Pac-12 Roundup: NFL draft edition

By Patrick Malee - Published April 30, 2012
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A look at where former Pac-12 players landed in the NFL draft this past weekend.

Malee: Despite going undrafted, Darron Thomas’ decision to leave shouldn’t be questioned

By Patrick Malee - Published April 30, 2012, last modified May 1, 2012
Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Darron Thomas runs a passing drill on the 2012 Pro Day at the Moshofsky Center. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)

The NFL draft may not have gone the way Thomas wanted, but that doesn’t give fans the right to criticize him.

Twitter replay: Ducks in the NFL draft

By Patrick Malee - Published April 30, 2012
LaMichael James announced he is entering the NFL draft during a press conference at the Casanova Center January 6, 2012. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)

A total of four Ducks were drafted over the weekend, with a few more garnering free agent contracts. All of the reactions were captured live on Twitter.

Ducks quarterbacks take center stage in annual Oregon football spring game

By Patrick Malee - Published April 29, 2012
Quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) passes a ball toward the sideline. (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald). (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Once a player shrouded in mystery, Marcus Mariota made a powerful first impression on Saturday.

Oregon defense shows a glimpse of things to come next season

By David Lieberman - Published April 28, 2012, last modified April 29, 2012
Running back De'Anthony Thomas (in yellow) is tackled by bleeding defensive tackle Taylor Hart (66). (Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)

Both quarterbacks — Bryan Bennett and Marcus Mariota — also bring different skill sets to Ducks’ offense.

Spring game serves as a teaching tool for special teams

By Isaac Rosenthal - Published April 28, 2012, last modified April 29, 2012
Ayele Ford rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown during the annual spring game at Autzen Stadium. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)

While the focus was on the quarterback competition between Bryan Bennett and Marcus Mariota, Saturday’s spring game provided a valuable learning experience for Oregon’s special teams units as well.

Mariota shines as White team overwhelms Green team in spring game

By Patrick Malee - Published April 28, 2012, last modified April 29, 2012
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)

The redshirt freshman from Hawaii put a diverse skill set to work as his White squad pounded the Green team 41-14.

LaMichael James selected by San Francisco 49ers in second round of NFL draft

By Patrick Malee - Published April 27, 2012, last modified April 28, 2012
Runningback LaMichael James finishes running his route after catching a pass from quarterback Darron Thomas.(Nate Barrett/Oregon Daily Emerald)

James is the first Duck to be selected in the second round or higher since T.J. Ward in 2010, and the pick sent Twitter into a frenzy.

In Eugene, a case study for the rise of spring football

By Patrick Malee - Published April 27, 2012, last modified April 26, 2012
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Spring football has never been more popular, and Eugene is become a hotbed for hungry fans.

Catching up with: Tacoi Sumler

By Patrick Malee - Published April 27, 2012, last modified April 26, 2012

The redshirt freshman wideout talks about spring practice, adjusting to Eugene and his prodigious bowling skills.

Rosenthal: Spring football continues to grow

By Isaac Rosenthal - Published April 27, 2012, last modified April 26, 2012
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Across the country, thousands of fans are attending spring practices and games.

Spring game breakdown: Green team vs. White team

By David Lieberman - Published April 27, 2012, last modified April 26, 2012
Oregon running back Kenjon Barner runs through the Colorado defense during Oregon's 45 to 2 win over Colorado Saturday, Oct. 22. Barner led the team with 120 rushing yards. (Michael Ciaglo/Oregon Daily Emerald)

A detailed look at both squads on offense and defense.

Spring game rosters finalized as weekday practices come to a close

By Patrick Malee - Published April 25, 2012
Bryan Bennett is set to lead the Duck offense this coming fall after proving himself as a worthy successor to Darron Thomas. (Alex McDougall/Oregon Daily Emerald)

The final spring game rosters were released — a reminder that the Ducks’ work is far from over, and the most important test for many players still lies ahead on Saturday when they take the field in front of what promises to be a sizable crowd.

As spring game squads are formed, Oregon football looks to close spring practices with a bang

By Patrick Malee - Published April 23, 2012
Oregon runningback LaMichael James put on quite a show at last year's spring football game, including this 67 yard touchdown run. The Green team, led by James and quarterback Darron Thomas, would go on to win the game 16-0. (Aaron Marineau/Emerald Archives)

Spring game rosters won’t be finalized until Wednesday as Oregon players look to make one last impression during the final week of practices.