NJDuck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Fall Ball Takeaways: Pair of notable defensive linemen not accounted for The most pressing information that came out of the portion of Oregon Ducks practice that was open to media members on Friday afternoon had to to with the absence of a pair of notable defensive linemen. Neither Popo Aumavae nor Keyone Ware-Hudson was accounted for during the 20 minutes of practice that media members were able to watch. Aumavae is a projected started on the DL, and Ware-Hudson has had some major contributions over the past couple of years as well. There were also two offensive players missing from the first part of practice: WR Justius Lowe and OL Michael Wooten. This is the second practice in a row where Lowe has not been spotted by media members. The Ducks will hold their first scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday afternoon, but that event is closed to media members, so we will not be able to take attendance and see if either of the four aforementioned players are suited up and partaking in activities. We will get a chance to talk to head coach Dan Lanning after the scrimmage, though, so he will likely be asked about their availability. Oregon Football: Pair of notable defensive linemen not accounted for DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Fall Ball Takeaways: Pair of notable defensive linemen not accounted for 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 2 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Oregon Ducks fall camp practice observations: Multiple defensive linemen absent Offensive lineman Michael Wooten was also out and receivers Justius Lowe and Josh Delgado, who were out previously, remained absent. Wooten was limited in the spring with a lower body injury. Jackson Powers-Johnson was paired with Bo Nix, Charlie Pickard and Kanen Rossi were with Ty Thompson, Iapani Laloulu was with Austin Novosad and Bryce Boulton was with Brock Thomas. The opposing defensive tackles with each pair were Tevita Pome’e, A’Mauri Washington, Josh Simmons and Terrance Green, respectively. Oregon Ducks fall camp practice observations: Multiple defensive linemen absent WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Nose tackle Popo Aumavae and defensive tackle Keyon Ware-Hudson were among a growing group of absent players Friday afternoon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 3 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Greg McElroy tabs Oregon's breakout candidate for 2023 Greg McElroy has been breaking down a number of preseason topics on his “Always College Football” podcast. Recently, he tackled the idea of which players will be the MVP and breakout candidates for Oregon this fall. As for the MVP, McElroy did not spend much time with a clear-cut selection in Bo Nix: “The MVP, this should not require a whole lot,” said McElroy. “I think every person that you ask, just one thing: Who’s the best player on the team? Who’s the most important player on Oregon’s team? It’s Bo Nix.” Greg McElroy tabs Oregon’s breakout candidate for 2023 SATURDAYOUTWEST.COM Greg McElroy is expecting one newcomer to have a breakout campaign for the Ducks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 4 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Oregon Football Fall Camp Updates: Practice No. 8 Oregon's eighth practice of the spring took place on Friday, here are updates from the day Oregon Football Fall Camp Updates: Practice No. 8 247SPORTS.COM Oregon's eighth practice of the spring took place on Friday, here are updates from the day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 5 Share Posted August 11, 2023 'Have to earn it': Oregon football transfer safety Evan Williams making a name for himself When Evan Williams joined the Oregon football team in the spring, he got the sense it was going to take a minute to escape his brother’s shadow. Early on, the safety transfer from Fresno State was often called “Little Bennett” or “Bennett’s brother,” while others just mistakenly called him Bennett — all references to his older sibling and former Duck standout Bennett Williams, who as a senior safety was Oregon’s leading tackler last season. Months later, Evan Williams has emerged in his own right and is ready to make a name for himself among Oregon fans. 'Have to earn it': Oregon football transfer safety Evan Williams making a name for himself WWW.REGISTERGUARD.COM Safety Evan Williams is proving to be a natural leader and a player whose physicality fits what Oregon coach Dan Lanning wants from the defense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 6 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Jr. Wide Receiver Troy Franklin meets with the media following Day 8 of Fall Camp 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 7 Share Posted August 12, 2023 So. Defensive Back Khamari Terrell meets with the media following Day 8 of Fall Camp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 8 Share Posted August 12, 2023 RB coach Carlos Locklyn meets with the media following Day 8 of Fall Camp Everything Oregon RB coach Carlos Locklyn said after Friday's practice - Transcript Everything Oregon RB coach Carlos Locklyn said after Friday's practice 247SPORTS.COM Oregon running backs coach Carlos Locklyn spoke with media on Friday afternoon for nearly 10 minutes following the team's eighth... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 9 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Oregon WR Troy Franklin taking on a leadership role heading into his third fall camp Through nearly two weeks of fall camp, competition is still high with the Ducks, according to Troy Franklin. Franklin looks to improve on his 2022 season while also mentoring the incoming freshman. Year three of Troy Franklin's Oregon career is fast approaching. Franklin, a highly-rated four-star recruit, joined the Ducks prior to the 2021 season and showcased untapped potential in his freshman season. It all came together as Franklin hauled in 61 receptions for 891 yards and nine touchdowns, leading the Ducks in all three categories. Franklin's performance solidified him for potential first-round buzz in the 2024 NFL Draft. The improvement from Franklin went hand-in-hand with becoming quarterback Bo Nix's number-one option. The duo connected plenty last season, and Franklin always seemed to be his first option when Nix was in trouble. Franklin and Nix, now entering their second fall camp together, look to enhance their on-field chemistry even more, something Franklin says is already in the works. Oregon WR Troy Franklin taking on a leadership role heading into his third fall camp 247SPORTS.COM Through nearly two weeks of fall camp, competition is still high with the Ducks, according to Troy Franklin. Franklin looks to improve... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 10 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Quack Minute Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 11 Share Posted August 12, 2023 FOOTBALL PRACTICE RECAP: AUG. 11 The Oregon football team returned from a day off and was back on the practice field Friday, as preseason camp continues for the Ducks. Friday's workout was conducted in helmets and spider pads. The Ducks will be back at it Saturday, for the first major scrimmage of this preseason. Following practice Friday, running backs coach Carlos Locklyn, receiver Troy Franklin and defensive back Khamari Terrell spoke with local reporters. Football Practice Recap: Aug. 11 - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM The Ducks returned from an off day Friday, before holding a scrimmage Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 12 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Photos from Oregon's eighth day of fall football practice Below is a collection of a few dozen images snapped from DuckTerritory's Eugene Johnson from Friday's fall practice. Photos from Oregon's eighth day of fall football practice 247SPORTS.COM Below is a collection of a few dozen images snapped from DuckTerritory's Eugene Johnson from Friday's fall practice. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 13 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Carlos Locklyn wants his backs to be key pieces on special teams as well as star running backs Oregon running back coach Carlos Locklyn explains why he likes his running backs also playing special teams. While the Oregon football program knows they have two of the best running backs in the country in returning starter Bucky Irving and top backup Noah Whitting, Oregon's running back coach Carlos Lockslyn expects all his backs to be more than just talented rushers. Locklyn wants his players to be multi-talented backs who can do it all on offense, and then fill in the gaps on special teams and be a standout there as well. "I told my guys before 'if you want to play in the NFL, there are a couple of things you have to do now. You have to be a multi-faceted back and you've got to be able to play special teams,'" said Locklyn. "If you can't do that, you'll only dream about playing in the NFL. A lot of people say they're devaluing the running back position or they'll be without the position. The RB position is like music. You really can't have music without R&B. This game will continue with the running back being a valuable asset. I just tell my guys you're going to play special teams, you're going to be able to catch the ball, and we're going to make ourselves as valuable as we can to this team." The push to get his guys on special teams is also rooted in a way to show his players this is a team sport and in today's college football you need to be able to do more than one thing as a player. Carlos Locklyn wants his backs to be key pieces on special teams as well as star running backs 247SPORTS.COM Oregon running back coach Carlos Locklyn explains why he likes his running backs also playing special teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 14 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Carlos Locklyn on getting true frosh RBs ready: 'This ain't going to be a microwave process' Oregon running backs coach Carlos Locklyn made it clear that nothing will be given to true freshmen running backs Dante Dowdell or Jayden Limar this fall. Both will need to prove they're ready to play. Carlos Locklyn warned against expectations that this year's true freshmen will be ready to play immediately. The Ducks brought in a pair of highly-regarded preps in Dante Dowdell and Jayden Limar this offseason, and while both are talented, they'll need to prove their preparation, as nothing will be given, he said on Friday. "I don't coach in a microwave way. I'm old school. It's going to be a hot oven. We let things cook in there the right way," Locklyn said. "They'll be ready when their time comes. They're learning from those guys, but this ain't going to be a microwave process." I must say, Coach Locklyn has the most interesting vocabulary of our coaches... Carlos Locklyn on getting true frosh RBs ready: 'This ain't going to be a microwave process' 247SPORTS.COM Oregon running backs coach Carlos Locklyn made it clear that nothing will be given to true freshmen running backs Dante... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 15 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Five-star freshman Jurrion Dickey showing progress in first fall camp Oregon wideout Jurrion Dickey acts as the school's second-highest rated wideout enrollee ever. Per teammates and coaches, he's making progress during camp. Five-star wide receiver Jurrion Dickey is making progress during his first collegiate fall camp. According to veteran Troy Franklin, Dickey has been turning heads with his physical tools while he continues to work towards learning all of the offense's complexities. "He just got here. This was practice eight for him," Franklin said on Friday. "He's been making his plays and all that. He's still learning the offense. He's doing a way better job. "Jurrion is from my city, so I definitely help him out." Only the second five-star wide receiver to ever sign with the Ducks, Dickey nudged Franklin from second all-time to third on the school's all-time wide receiver recruit list. Both players are from Menlo Park in Northern California. Five-star freshman Jurrion Dickey showing progress in first fall camp 247SPORTS.COM Oregon wideout Jurrion Dickey acts as the school's second-highest rated wideout enrollee ever. Per teammates and coaches, he's... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
