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Long: Mariota will see more success than Darron Thomas

Jackson Long October 17, 2012

The hoopla is over. The islander quarterback is in fact a human being. His five interceptions the past four games prove his mortality. Yet, despite Kilimanjaro-sized expectations coming into his premier...

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

Daily Emerald April 29, 2012

Eight former Duck football players found their way to the NFL this past week — either via the draft or free agency — but Oregon’s all-time leader in touchdown passes wasn’t one...

Photos: Oregon football — LaMichael James, Cliff Harris and Darron Thomas work out for NFL scouts on Pro Day

Nate Barrett March 14, 2012

NFL coaches and team officials flooded Moshofsky Center to scout several Oregon Ducks competing to raise their draft stock. Many Oregon players improved upon their NFL Combine scores, like tight end David...

Drukarev: Oregon’s depth shines with departures of Darron Thomas, LaMichael James

Daily Emerald January 18, 2012

Darron Thomas’ stunning departure from the Oregon football program has been well-chronicled. On Saturday, the two-year starter announced his intention to declare for the upcoming NFL draft rather...

Malee: Darron Thomas’ sudden departure a fitting end to underappreciated career

Daily Emerald January 15, 2012

I reacted to the Darron Thomas news in much the same way that everyone else did. @@http://www.goducks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=500&ATCLID=205361039@@ It popped up as a simple tweet on my computer...

Darron Thomas declares for NFL draft

Daily Emerald January 13, 2012

Redshirt junior quarterback Darron Thomas has decided not to return for his senior season at Oregon and will declare for the NFL draft, according to the University of Oregon athletic department. “I...

Lieberman: Darron Thomas deserves Oregon’s Heisman hype in 2012

Daily Emerald January 10, 2012

From the first time he put on an Oregon uniform, freshman running back De’Anthony Thomas has wowed crowds and scouts with his outstanding speed, incredible field vision and deft hands. @@http://www.goducks.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=500&SPID=233&SPSID=3378@@ On...

LaMichael James, Darron Thomas soar into record books as Oregon punches ticket to Pasadena

Daily Emerald December 1, 2011

The chant was familiar, piercing through the air as soon as LaMichael James was named the Pac-12 Championship’s most valuable player. “One more year! One more year!” Whether James will...

Clark: Darron Thomas shows more than athleticism in Arizona victory

Daily Emerald September 26, 2011

There was a moment in Saturday’s dismantling of the Arizona Wildcats that gave me chills. Due to family obligations, I couldn’t return to my well-carved-out spot on the couch until midway through...

Emptying the notebook: Darron Thomas’ deep touch and Colt Lyerla’s special team prowess

Daily Emerald September 18, 2011

Each week, in the days following Oregon’s latest matchup, we will flip through our notebooks and piece together all of the random, but nonetheless important, observations that didn’t make it...

In record tying performance, Darron Thomas returns to form

Daily Emerald September 9, 2011

Good, but not great. That was how Oregon head coach Chip Kelly described Darron Thomas’ performance last week against LSU. After a game that saw the junior signal caller complete just 31 of 54 passes...

Darron Thomas, Oregon bulldoze Nevada 69-20 at Autzen Stadium

Daily Emerald September 9, 2011

When Nevada received the ball after an Oregon touchdown with eight seconds left in the first half on Saturday, head coach Chris Ault opted to take a knee rather than run another play. It was an apt ending...

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