The Ducks came up big this evening, with both Makenzie Dunmore and Elexis Guster advancing to the Semi-Final round of the 400 meters at the USATF Championships. Makenzie just continues to get faster as the season progresses. She came to Oregon all the way from Georgia, where her best high school time was an eye-popping 52.52 seconds. In a season of new Personal Bests, she got another today with an impressive 51.42. Her teammate, Guster, was just slightly off that mark, with her own 51.56. Interestingly, Dunmore was not a member of the Women's 4 X 400 team that broke the all time Collegiate Record at the NCAA championships. I think it is safe to say that, with Guster graduating, Dunmore is going to fill those shoes nicely next season.

Alaysha ran a 12.71. Qualified outright
Sasha 13.27. qualifies on time

good things happen to good people ( sometimes, lol) Bell really a special talent. In their defensive scheme, he will thrive. Offensively, he's got plenty of time to grow, and develop. Dorsey to Atlanta, waiting for Dillon to now get drafted!

OREGON RULES


What a showing by the Ducks just getting to the starting line.

I put David Ribich on the list because he is from Western Oregon...what a stud.

I like that some of the kids were not necessarily big stars at UO but they kept at it and are maturing into great athletes.

Qualifying (not all Ducks qualified)

1 Samuel Prakel
Oregon

3 Matthew Centrowitz
Nike / Nike Oregon Project

5 David Ribich
Western Ore.

8 Andrew Wheating
Nike / NIKE OTCE

9 Mac Fleet
Nike

Will Geoghegan
Nike

13 Jordan McNamara
Unattached

24 Blake Haney
Oregon

LINK TO STORY: Thompson was unavailable for a long conversation but we corresponded via text just now about his commitment. This is obviously a huge win for the Ducks in Florida.

coming to Eugene soon:

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Login to view embedded media Ducks extremely strong on this one, #QuackWatch likely soon

I just spoke with Kalon Gervin from Cass Tech in Detroit. He is at the airport in Detroit with his mom and brother on their way to Portland. He will be in Eugene this weekend, then will be flying to Portland again next weekend for the Opening.

Just outside the Rivals100 right now.

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Riddle me this:

If a quarterback realizes that he is going to be third string and transfers......he is spoken of as a kid who will not compete and then, "good riddance."

If a point guard gets beat out by a 19-year-old and then transfers....it is all "good luck dude."

I have my opinions on this....but I'd like to hear what y'all say about this.

The hits are going to keep coming all week. Later today it will be Carrollton (Tex.) Hebron 4-star CB Verone McKinley III in town.

Would be a huge pickup for the Ducks obviously. Is on a five-day West Coast swing. He visited Washington yesterday and will be in Eugene from this evening until Saturday. He might be heading down to LA after this.

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Today Dale takes a look at the re-infusion of speed.

Putting fast back: One recruit at a time.

SORRY DOUBLE POST

WOMAN'S TRIPLE JUMP

9 Chaquinn Cook
Oregon

GOOD JOB MS. COOK

I thought that it might sense to have one running thread for the US Championships ....there are tons of college and pro Ducks in this meet. Please help out by posting results when you get them. The first condensed telecast will be Friday night between 7:30 and 9:00 PM.

If you don't want to know the results before the condensed telecasts do not read this thread.

Here is my first post in this thread:
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UO has freekin 49 competitors at the USA National Championships!!! This is just unreal.

http://registerguard.com/rg/sports/...break-from-heat.html.csp#.WUwr-Rbr_rk.twitter

Just sent me a message that read, "There's a unique opportunity at Oregon for a QB now.."

All signs are pointing to the 2019 four-star QB picking the Ducks, when he's ready to make a commitment. Gotta like Oregon's chances here.

For rivals250 SDE Coynis Miller

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from oregon live

http://www.oregonlive.com/recruitin...ars_elite_2019_rancho.html#incart_river_index

Ducks grab OSU's top sprinters (twins):

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All American Alaysha Johnson graduated in three years and still has two years of eligibility remaining. Alaysha, for so many reasons you are an inspiration! You represent our university well.

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