Though she was not on the winning team in the finals, Oregon's Ariana Washington anchored the American 4 X 100 relay team that had the fastest time in the heats, giving her a gold medal as a competing member of the American team. It has been a long season, but she now joins Phyllis Francis (400 m gold) bringing a medal home from London.

12 alumni from 3 countries, and one current Duck are ready to compete in the biggest track meet on the planet for 2017.

http://www.goducks.com/news/2017/8/...o-ducks-set-for-iaaf-world-championships.aspx

Scott, Thanks again for sharing another insightful Flock Talk Piece. It is understandable
that some, perhaps many ,Duck Fans are uncomfortable or disappointed by the way the
Ducks Football Program and Coaching Staff was changed. Until last season they had done
a good job. That said, no one can deny the abject failure of last season and the wholesale
collapse, of leadership, discipline, team moral, and respect that had been present in the past.
How soon we all forget the posts on this same board calling for action by Rob Mullens, Phil
Knight, Pat Kilkenny and others to right the Duck Ship. I for one am all in for the changes and
want nothing but success for this program. I hope all Duck fans rally around Coach Taggart and
his staff, and "JUST DO SOMETHING". Make the Ducks Football Program "GREAT AGAIN"!
PMM

This from before practice today.

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Good article on looking ahead to 2019. It seems so much easier to do for those schools with tons of local talent. This year seems like an anomaly as far as our in state talent goes. Oregon has to work 2x as hard as those other big time programs, twice the frequent flier miles.

to a real pre-season poll:


chttps://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/2017-college-football-win-totals-for-all-130-fbs-teams-released-by-las-vegas/

Of course, it is only a betting line.

Based on a tweet on Jim Harbaugh's time line , Willie's father has passed away.
Thoughts and prayers out to CWT and his family.

Interesting light at 7:00 pm on the practice fields. It actually was the only late practice I can ever remember although there probably were some for bowl games. Anyway, here are some shots.

George Moore

Looked like they were having fun today.

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If you want to know about the QB/offense situation, than these 11 1/2 minutes are for you.

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I compiled some OL drill footage for you so you can see the kinds of things they do at practice.

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Caught up with the SNL commit WR.

Battle talks Ducks

Guy is a scary blocker in addition to everything else.

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400m ladies

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I interviewed Coach Pimpleton today. I'll have that interview out later, but wanted to share this now.

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Texas Tech o-lineman Tony Morales might seek approval from the NCAA for an eighth year of eligibility.

He got exemptions for a torn labrum back in 2011, then for a strained knee ligament, another torn labrum, and another knee issue the next three years.

To put this in perspective:
Morales was signed by Tommy Tuberville, which means his playing career has survived Tuberville’s coaching career.

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsport...eek-eighth-year-of-eligibility-at-texas-tech/

Coach took a lot more questions today than he did last week. This interview is about five minutes.

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Anyone know what the practice schedule is this weekend is and if any of them are open for part or all of the time? I'm going to be in Eugene for a reunion this weekend.

Kato

Haven't seen a practice report from yesterday or one for today. What time is practice?
Thanks,

Twitter Tuesday on a Wednesday, can Oregon be a surprise team?

LINK -- https://n.rivals.com/news/twitter-tuesday-zamir-white-surprise-team-miami-rutgers

There's been a lot of talk about how "WT is serious" and all that, but this Carrington deal wasn't "one chance and you are gone." He tested pos. for weed and sat out for the FF. Last Summer he was in a scuffle and allegedly broke a guy's arm, and at that time was on video tape apparently intoxicated and boasting about being the "best WR in the country."

Would any one of those be enough to get a player tossed? Smart money is there will be something that tests him......

Coach covered an array of topics before practice today including an improving defense and the fact he will only go for two if he needs to. Not just "for the hell of it".

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DJ Turner

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