The Cowboys are making this a game. Hopefully this continues so the Huskers is forced to play their starters the entire game.

really excited to come to the Duck game this Saturday

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Here's a full story on Jacob Phillips visit to Oregon, along with a ton of quotes from the man himself.

Here are some of the names I'm hearing for the weekend so far:

Oliver Martin
Jaylen Kelly-Powell
CJ Verdell
Aaron Banks
Chuck Filiaga
Michael Richardson
Brandon Pili (unofficial)
Lindell Wigginton (BBall)
Abu Kigab (BBall)

Pretty natural for the QB to be a captain but this was a vote of the teammates.

Mariota was named a captain late last season, but he suffered a knee injury and missed several games. Casey also served as a captain in 2014 and 2015, and Orakpo was a captain in 2015.

“I don’t think (being a captain is) an automatic because you’re the quarterback,’’ Mularkey said of Mariota. ”I believe it is because you’ve earned it, and (Marcus) has done everything to earn that right to be voted by his teammates. In most cases quarterbacks (are captains), but I don’t think it’s a given. He represents everything we stand for and I think that is why this team voted him one of the offensive captains.”

Mariota one of six Titan captains
http://www.titansonline.com/news/ar...Mariota-/f74bd73c-12af-4988-9de6-93e822a2a73d

I caught up with DP to get his thoughts on some of the LB's as well as the Virginia match up.

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nice shot of a couple great Ducks:

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After a solid effort last week against a very strong Folsom squad, Yankoff went off against a bit easier opponent in Mead, accounting for 8 TDs (4 throwing, 4 rushing):

Yankoff delivers stunning 8 TD performance

For the next four weeks, we will use Flock Talk to talk about the 'hidden gem' or, so-called 'steal of the class' for the last four signing classes. Here is today's article:

Flock Talk: 2013 Class Ring

This is designed to (hopefully) generate conversation. Feel free to discuss the merits and criticisms of our choice (respectfully, obviously!)

Enjoy the weekend

Injuries are part of the game, but hate to see them happen ever

Knee injury knocks out USC starting C

for the UW game:

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Game of Thrones

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Catching up with Dakota.

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I (along with the rest of the media lol) caught up with coach for his last comments before Virginia. About 10 minutes long.

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Just saw Darrion Weems made the roster for Denver Broncos. Looks like a backup (?).

Goducks.com just updated the weight information for lots of players... here is a list
Name old weight, new weight, weight change
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Pharaoh Brown 250 245 -5
T.J. Daniel 275 280 5
Reggie Daniels 205 208 3
Jeff Lockie 205 190 -15
Taj Griffin 175 180 5
Zach Okun 310 315 5
Ugo Amadi 185 195 10
Malik Lovette 205 200 -5
Gary Baker 298 305 7
Shane Lemieux 302 310 8
Jake Hanson 288 295 7
Calvin Throckmorton 290 300 10
Rex Manu 315 305 -10
Brady Aiello 275 290 15
Jonah Moi 250 245 -5
Travis Jonsen 194 215 21
De'Quan McDowell 203 210 7
Jacob Breeland 221 240 19
Kaulana Apelu 196 200 4
Jake Froehlich 220 225 5
Sean Killpatrick 205 195 -10
Blake Maimone 213 230 17
Matt Mariota 248 230 -18
Ryan Bay 230 235 5
Blake Rugraff 215 225 10
Dakota Prukop 195 205 10
Logan Bathke 260 300 40
Brady Breeze 200 205 5
Eric Briscoe Jr. 215 225 10
Jacob Capra 300 305 5
Troy Dye 210 225 15
Darrian Franklin 200 215 15
Justin Herbert 215 225 10
Dillon Mitchell 190 195 5
Bryson Young 230 235 5
Cam McCormick 230 240 10
Terry Wilson Jr. 195 205 10
Darren Carrington II 195 205 10
Zac Morgan 280 291 11
Sam Poutasi 330 315 -15
Doug Brenner 305 310 5
Elijah George 295 290 -5
Cameron Hunt 295 300 5
Juwaan Williams 195 200 5
Johnny Mundt 245 240 -5
Torrodney Prevot 225 250 25
Justin Hollins 230 235 5
Khalil Oliver 200 205 5
Jordan Kurahara 250 260 10
Jarret LaCoste 210 214 4
Taylor Stinson 235 240 5
Jalen Jelks 268 260 -8
Mattrell McGraw 185 195 10
Casey Eugenio 180 175 -5
Changed Weights:
Pharaoh Brown 250 245 -5
T.J. Daniel 275 280 5
Reggie Daniels 205 208 3
Jeff Lockie 205 190 -15
Taj Griffin 175 180 5
Zach Okun 310 315 5
Ugo Amadi 185 195 10
Malik Lovette 205 200 -5
Gary Baker 298 305 7
Shane Lemieux 302 310 8
Jake Hanson 288 295 7
Calvin Throckmorton 290 300 10
Rex Manu 315 305 -10
Brady Aiello 275 290 15
Jonah Moi 250 245 -5
Travis Jonsen 194 215 21
De'Quan McDowell 203 210 7
Jacob Breeland 221 240 19
Kaulana Apelu 196 200 4
Jake Froehlich 220 225 5
Sean Killpatrick 205 195 -10
Blake Maimone 213 230 17
Matt Mariota 248 230 -18
Ryan Bay 230 235 5
Blake Rugraff 215 225 10
Dakota Prukop 195 205 10
Logan Bathke 260 300 40
Brady Breeze 200 205 5
Eric Briscoe Jr. 215 225 10
Jacob Capra 300 305 5
Troy Dye 210 225 15
Darrian Franklin 200 215 15
Justin Herbert 215 225 10
Dillon Mitchell 190 195 5
Bryson Young 230 235 5
Cam McCormick 230 240 10
Terry Wilson Jr. 195 205 10
Darren Carrington II 195 205 10
Zac Morgan 280 291 11
Sam Poutasi 330 315 -15
Doug Brenner 305 310 5
Elijah George 295 290 -5
Cameron Hunt 295 300 5
Juwaan Williams 195 200 5
Johnny Mundt 245 240 -5
Torrodney Prevot 225 250 25
Justin Hollins 230 235 5
Khalil Oliver 200 205 5
Jordan Kurahara 250 260 10
Jarret LaCoste 210 214 4
Taylor Stinson 235 240 5
Jalen Jelks 268 260 -8
Mattrell McGraw 185 195 10
Casey Eugenio 180 175 -5

There were no big surprises in terms of recruits at the game yesterday.

Jacob Phillips profile

again and again

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I just recieved notice from a friend that the Ducks are adding another sprinter...in addition to Cravon Gillespie.
The new addition's name is Kyree King. He is a friend of Cravon Gillespie. They both went to Mt. Sac in Southern Ca.

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http://www.all-athletics.com/node/536102

Taking a look at Prukop and Herbert going into Game #2.

Duck notes: QB bonzanza

Taking a look at the betting line for Saturday.

UO - UVa line plus DSA prediction

After reflecting on the game I am still under whelmed a bit considering the competition but after looking at the numbers I do feel somewhat better considering the youth that played.

The OL obviously needs Crosby back and the youth was evident at times but we still averaged 6.8 yards a carry and Prokup although not allotted a lot of time often was 21-30 for 271 with three TD's and no picks. We had 522 total yards which isn't anything to scoff about.

Defensively we only gave up 2.7 yards a carry which surprised me. We still had too many wrong angles and missed tackles and seemed to not be able to get off some blocks at times but I can live with 2.7 a carry. We gave up 303 yards passing but no T.D.'s and I still think we give up the 8-10 yards sideline pass too easily (play off W.R.)) so I hope that tightens up some as well as more of a consistent pass rush.
As the competition get's better obviously we need some serious improvement in spots and considering the youth on the OL and some new guys as well as a new scheme on "D" I expect to see it!

Just felt like reflecting that IMO there shouldn't be any jumping ship talk yet. The key is improvement and getting Crosby healthy on "O": and improvement on "D" with the youth and scheme.

My 2 cents worth anyways!!

Note, the Nebraska writer doesn't have the Ducks ranked:

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Another OL PSA Oregon is interested in is Brandon Pili. Moved from Anchorage to Portland and played his first game last weekend. Supposedly we are interested in him as an OT, but for the life of me, I don't understand why we wouldn't be interested in him as a DT. He's 6'5", 310 lbs., and played DT in his first game, reportedly recording 13 tackles, 2 sacks, and a fumble recovery. Sounds pretty impressive to me. He's not in our database or I would post a link to his profile. Also, UW is really putting the press on him to become a dawg.

Mike Singer spoke with him about his plans.

Hodgins has current top three