Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 2 Share Posted April 29, 2023 WATCH: Tez Johnson turns on the afterburners for the touchdown Transfer receiver Tez Johnson made his first catch as aDuck a memorable one, Spring Game or not. The 5-foot-8 receiver formerly from Troy, turned a 10-yard crossing route into a 63-yard touchdown thanks to his speed and agility. Once he was out in the open, Johnson race down the sideline, leaving defenders in his dust, if there was dust. Then at the three, he pulled out a move seen on the PlayStation, a side juke and then the end zone. If that’s the kind of plays Johnson has in store for the Pac-12, defensive coordinators won’t have a good time in 2023. The play was especially impressive since the defenses were dominating until Johnson got his hands on the ball. WATCH: Tez Johnson turns on the afterburners for the touchdown DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Tez Johnson managed to get the Autzen crowd to its feet with an impressive 63-yard reception where his speed was on display. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 3 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Rewinding Oregon Ducks spring game, with Bo Nix’s Green team winning 23-20 We were live from Autzen Stadium for Saturday’s Oregon spring game, which saw the Ducks split into the Yellow and Green teams. Rosters can be found here. Bo Nix threw for a touchdown and ran for another late in the fourth quarter that iced the game for the Green team as that squad won 23-20. Ty Thompson threw for two touchdowns for the Yellow team, including a 63-yarder to Tez Johnson in the third quarter. Thompson also fired a 17-yard scoring pass to Kris Hutson on the final play of the spring game. Read the recap by quarter in the article below. The 4th quarter is at the top of the article, with the first quarter at the end. Be sure to scroll down if you want to read the quarters in order. Rewinding Oregon Ducks spring game, with Bo Nix’s Green team winning 23-20 WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Green gets the narrow victory as the Ducks hold their annual spring game at Autzen Stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 4 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Instant reaction: Defense dominated the offense in Spring Game Instant reaction: Defense dominated the offense in Spring Game DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM There wasn’t as much of an offensive explosion for fans to enjoy as last year, with the Oregon defense dominating the day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 5 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Twitter Reactions: Duck fans react to Oregon Spring Game Twitter Reaction: Duck fans react to Oregon spring game DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM There were a lot of highlights, and a few moments to remind you that it’s still spring. All in all, very fun spring game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 6 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Photo Gallery: Oregon Ducks spring football game Oregon football scrimmage in photos Photo Gallery: Oregon Ducks spring football game WWW.JOHNCANZANO.COM Oregon football scrimmage in photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 7 Share Posted April 29, 2023 WATCH Pac-12 Networks: Game Highlights/Recap Oregon bursts for big plays, shines on defense in Spring Game PAC-12.COM Pac-12 Networks' Jordan Kent and Nick Aliotti recap the 2023 Oregon Spring Football Game on Saturday, April 29 in Eugene... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 8 Share Posted April 29, 2023 WATCH Pac-12 Networks: Yogi Roth see Ducks as "true contenders" Yogi Roth sees Oregon as 'true contender' for Pac-12 title and College Football Playoff PAC-12.COM Pac-12 Networks' Yogi Roth discussed what he saw from Oregon's Football Spring Game on Saturday, April 29 in Eugene. Follow... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 9 Share Posted April 29, 2023 WATCH Pac-12 Networks: Bo Nix Comments ‘I have to work the hardest’: Bo Nix on Oregon’s ambitious goals in his senior season PAC-12.COM Oregon quarterback Bo Nix followed-up with Pac-12 Networks' Yogi Roth at the 2023 Oregon Spring Football Game on Saturday, April 29 in Eugene. Follow Pac-12 football this season with the Pac-12 Now App. Download the Pac-12 Now App today and set alerts for Pac-12 football to make sure you never miss a moment of the action. Pac-12 Now is available today in your app store for iOS, Android, and Apple TV. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 10 Share Posted April 29, 2023 WATCH Pac-12 Networks: Marcus Mariota on his return to Oregon ‘A second home’: Heisman winner Marcus Mariota on his return to Oregon PAC-12.COM Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota joined Pac-12 Networks' Yogi Roth at the 2023 Oregon Football Spring Game on Saturday, April 29 in Eugene. Follow Pac-12 football this season with the Pac-12 Now App. Download the Pac-12 Now App today and set alerts for Pac-12 football to make sure you never miss a moment of the action. Pac-12 Now is available today in your app store for iOS, Android, and Apple TV. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 11 Share Posted April 29, 2023 WATCH Pac-12 Networks: Jevon Holland talks of invite to coach Ducks Former Oregon star Jevon Holland joins Pac-12 Network at Ducks' Spring Game PAC-12.COM Former Oregon student-athlete Jevon Holland spoke with Pac-12 Networks' Yogi Roth at the 2023 Oregon Football Spring Game on Saturday, April 29 in Eugene. Follow Pac-12 football this season with the Pac-12 Now App. Download the Pac-12 Now App today and set alerts for Pac-12 football to make sure you never miss a moment of the action. Pac-12 Now is available today in your app store for iOS, Android, and Apple TV. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 12 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Green Team edges Yellow in low-scoring Oregon spring game The score and manner with which Saturday's spring was played more closely matched what most would expect from a program led by a defensive coach. The scoreboard didn't move in the first quarter and the game featured just five total touchdowns (two coming in the final minute of regulation) with the Green Team pulling out a 23-20 win — capped by a Bo Nix touchdown run with a minute left in regulation. The game was played before an announced attendance of 45,000 fans, who were treated to clear skies and a warm afternoon sun. None of Oregon's quarterbacks produced at the highest of levels, as the newly constructed defense made life difficult on pass and run downs. Nix finished the day completing 19-of-40 passes for 193 with one passing and one rushing score. Ty Thompson was missed his first six passes and Yellow failed to pick up a first down until their final second quarter drive. Thompson picked up his play in the second though, finishing with 274 yards on 16-of-34 passing and two touchdowns without a turnover. Freshman Austin Novosad received far less work, going 2-of-8 for 9 yards. Green Team edges Yellow in low-scoring Oregon spring game 247SPORTS.COM The Green Team held off Yellow Team 23-14 to win what was a lower scoring spring game than most anticipated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 13 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Ducks Wire Player of the Game: WR Tez Johnson For the first time in 5 months, there was football in Autzen Stadium on Saturday. The Oregon Ducks roster — bolstered with new recruits and transfers — was split into two teams: green and yellow for Saturday’s spring game. While there was great play from Troy Franklin and Kris Hutson, WR Tez Johnson was the star of Saturday’s game. Johnson finished the game with 3 catches 78 yards and a touchdown. Tez’s touchdown was a 63-yard play, with 59 of those yards coming after the catch. Johnson caught Ty Thompson’s pass in the middle of the field and then bounced outside making multiple defenders miss as he took it to the house for the Yellow team’s first score. After the game, players had a lot to say about Tez’s performance, specifically his staggering speed out on the field. “He’s not the biggest, but he is the fastest,” said Duck’s linebacker Jefferey Bassa. Oregon Football: Ducks Wire Player of the Game: Tez Johnson DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Any Oregon fan left the spring game on Saturday knowing that Tez Johnson is the real deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 14 Share Posted April 30, 2023 WATCH: Postgame Interviews Dan Lanning: Postgame Press Conference Senior QB Bo Nix Senior Edge DefenderMase Funa Junior Inside Linebacker Jeffrey Bassa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 15 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Everything Dan Lanning said following Oregon's spring game - Transcript Oregon head coach Dan Lanning met with the media for a press conference following the spring game. Read below for a complete transcript of his press conference. Everything Dan Lanning said following Oregon's spring game 247SPORTS.COM Oregon head coach Dan Lanning met with the media for a press conference following the spring game. Read below for a complete... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 16 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Great support from fans. I thought I heard Jorgey say 45k, but don't know if that is the official number. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 17 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Photos from Oregon Ducks spring game 2023 Check out photos of Saturday’s spring game from The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Sean Meagher below. These are great game photos with good captions for each so you know who the players are in each. Photos from Oregon Ducks spring game 2023 WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The sun was out, 45,000 fans showed up and the Green Team topped the Yellow Team Saturday at Autzen Stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 18 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Players exchange gifts with military members after the game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 19 Share Posted April 30, 2023 DUCKS PUT ON SPRING SHOW The Ducks put on a show Saturday for the annual Spring Game. Big-time alumni dotted the sidelines in Autzen Stadium, big plays were produced on both sides of the ball, and some newcomers had the chance to make a big impression on the estimated crowd of 45,000 sun-splashed fans on hand to take it all in. The Spring Game was technically practice No. 14 out of 15 for the Ducks this spring, with the final workout scheduled for Monday morning. But it was the showcase event on the spring schedule, the unofficial conclusion to a camp that allowed veterans to illustrate their development, newcomers to showcase their talents and the staff to get a sense of the team they will field when the 2023 season opens in September. Some takeaways from the Spring Game... Ducks Put On Spring Show - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM Oregon's Spring Game on Saturday was a competitive battle, with veterans and newcomers shining for both squads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 20 Share Posted April 30, 2023 WATCH: More Postgame Interviews Jr. Defensive Back Trikweze Bridges So. Offensive Lineman Josh Conerly Jr. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 21 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Defense, long passes highlight Oregon Ducks spring game Oregon’s defense set the tone early in Saturday’s spring game. Mase Funa had a tackle for loss and three of 11 pass breakups for the Green team, which defeated the Yellow squad 23-20 on a picturesque afternoon at Autzen Stadium. Funa batted down the first two passes of the day by Ty Thompson, nearly intercepting the first. “That’s the bomb play that the offense loves to run,” Funa said. “They’ve been running it all spring ball. I’ve seen it; they motioned the tight end to go three open, they jumped the back to my side. I was like oh, boom, he’s going to do it. I tried to jump it. If I didn’t have the (arm) brace, I would have had the flexibility to catch. No excuses, I got to catch it.” Defense, long passes highlight Oregon Ducks spring game WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Mase Funa had a tackle for loss and three of 11 pass breakups for the Green team, which defeated the Yellow squad 23-20 on a... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 22 Share Posted April 30, 2023 7 major takeaways from Oregon Ducks' spring game After months without football inside Autzen Stadium, there were hours of fun to be had in Eugene on Saturday afternoon while the annual Oregon Ducks’ spring game took place. While it was an inter-squad scrimmage that didn’t ultimately mean a ton in the grand scheme of things, it offered Oregon fans and media members a chance to see some of the new faces on the team, and what the updated version of the Ducks will look like going into 2023. We saw several highlights, a breakout performance from Tez Johnson and Cole Martin, and the grittiness and tenacity that makes QB Bo Nix special. We also got to see a roller-coaster performance from Ty Thompson that should ultimately leave fans with a bit more confidence than they had coming into the game. Let’s start there. Here are my biggest takeaways from the spring game, starting with No. 13. Oregon Football: Major takeaways from Ducks’ annual spring game DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Ty Thompson rebounded after a slow start, and Cole Martin made his presence felt. Our takeaways from Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 23 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Top-ranked recruits react to Oregon Ducks spring game visit While the fans in the stands were soaking in a beautiful sunny day in Eugene and enjoying the chance to get back inside Autzen Stadium to watch the Oregon Ducks’ annual spring game, a large group of top-rated recruits was down on the sidelines taking it all in, enjoying the raucous atmosphere for a scrimmage in April. While it’s always important to make sure that fans are happy, one of the biggest objectives of the weekend for Dan Lanning and his staff was making sure that the recruits in attendance enjoyed their visits. Be it meetings with coaches, tours of the facility, photo shoots in the uniforms, or the game itself, this was a big weekend for the Ducks to make an impression on some of the most talented players in the 2024 class and beyond. To nobody’s surprise, a vast majority of the recruits left with great reviews. Here are some of the top reactions on Twitter after Saturday’s game. Twitter Reaction: Recruits are buzzing after Oregon Ducks spring game DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Dan Lanning and the Ducks knocked it out of the park this weekend for recruits at the spring game. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 24 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Oregon football: 3 takeaways from the Ducks' spring game The Oregon Ducks football team concluded its spring game on Saturday with the green team defeating the yellow team, 23-20. The spring game is not solely about the final score and stats. It's also a way to showcase how well the Ducks can perform on a stage with all the bells and whistles that go with a Division I football game. "Overall happy with the performance," head coach Dan Lanning said after the game. "Certainly, some things that we want to clean up and fix, but I thought it was a good indication ... of the season and where we can get better moving forward." Oregon has the potential for another great year after the Ducks went 10-3 last season, including a win over North Carolina in the Holiday Bowl. Here are three takeaways from the Oregon spring game: Oregon football: 3 takeaways from the Ducks' spring game WWW.REGISTERGUARD.COM Head coach Dan Lanning said he was happy with the overall performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 25 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Column: After familiar start, QB Ty Thompson showed growth at UO spring game For the first 29 minutes and six seconds of game time on Saturday afternoon, things went about as poorly as they could have for Oregon Ducks redshirt sophomore quarterback Ty Thompson. At the annual spring game with a chance to show his offseason improvement as the leader of the yellow team, Thompson completed just one of his first eight passes, and the single completion came on an underhand pitch that traveled less than a yard in the air. Things could have been worse, of course; of those eight pass attempts, three could have easily been intercepted. The very first play of the game was almost disastrous, with Thompson locking in on a running back flaring out to the right and throwing an ill-advised screen pass despite the fact that LB Mase Funa had jumped the route and was ready to take it for a TD the other way. Fortunately for Thompson — and every Oregon fan in the building who was desperate to see even a glimmer of hope from the Ducks’ former 4-star quarterback — the pass fell incomplete, and kept Thompson’s turnover record clean for the day. Oregon Football: QB Ty Thompson showed growth at UO spring game DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Ty Thompson was among the biggest winners of the day at the UO spring game. After a tough start, he settled in and came to play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 26 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Breakout performances highlight Oregon's 2023 spring game Last year we saw the offense light up the scoreboard but after a scoreless first quarter, it became clear Saturday that each team’s defense was much more in sync than either offense during Oregon's spring game. Yes, it’s still spring football and offensive players in particular take more time to get fully acclimated to their groupings, but questions about how the defense stacks up to the offense at this point, have been answered. Though it might’ve not been the most exciting game to watch in the first half, the defensive physicality that head coach Dan Lanning has emphasized as a difference between his first spring as head coach and this one really did show up. A lot of eyes were drawn to Jordan Burch coming off of the edge, and for good reason. The South Carolina transfer has been lauded by his coaches and teammates for his sheer stature and how he attacks rushing the quarterback, and he put all the talk to show on Saturday by generating at least two “would-be” sacks and affected quarterback Ty Thompson’s decision-making on more than one occasion. Breakout performances highlight Oregon's 2023 spring game OREGON.RIVALS.COM There were several impressive performances as Oregon wrapped up the spring Saturday at Autzen Stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 28 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Just some tweets to share from game day Proud father and son Marcus and Bo Committed the day before Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 29 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Ty Thompson showed it all during 2023 Spring Game For how bad the Ducks' sophomore quarterback looked in the first half, he looked like the quarterback the Ducks were hoping to see in the second half. Thompson connected on a 63-yard touchdown pass to Tez Johnson that allowed the speedy receiver to showcase his breakaway speed. Thompson later connected with junior Kris Hutson on a deep post that saw the Ducks gain 70 yards before scoring one play later. Kyle Kasper caught not one but two darts thrown his way by Thompson that only Kasper could catch. "To be able to get some shots at the end, I think that was big," said Lanning. Thompson finished the game leading all quarterbacks with 274 yards passing two touchdowns, and he completed 16 of his 34 pass attempts. "He had some incredible throws, deep throws, touch throws, firm throws," said Nix. "I think he showed it all today." Ty Thompson showed it all during 2023 Spring Game 247SPORTS.COM Oregon sophomore quarterback Ty Thomspon had some low points but also some really good high points during the spring game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 30 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Mase Funa feels Oregon defenders 'showed what we have this season' Mase Funa nearly opened Saturday's scrimmage in the same fashion he closed last fall's miraculous win in Pullman. The senior defender leapt into the backfield, identifying the play call based up on the tight end's alignment, and collided with Ty Thompson's pass attempt to Bucky Irving. Unable to complete the catch to make another house call, this pass landed on the turf with a thud. "I tried to jump it. If I didn't have the elbow brace, I would've had the flexibility to catch it," he said. "But, no excuses. I've got to catch it." His decisive action speaks to his improved football IQ, but also to the monotony of spring practice where both sides of the ball have been exposed to the entirety of the opposing side's playbook. Funa's play set the tone for what was a dominant first half performance from both defenses. Neither offense scored in the first quarter, and Funa's Green Team held the opposing offense without a first down until the final series of the opening half. Mase Funa feels Oregon defenders 'showed what we have this season' 247SPORTS.COM Senior Oregon linebacker Mase Funa nearly opened Saturday's spring game with a pick six. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 31 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Some more good tweets from Spring Game... Watch the backflip...Can't be easy in that costume Bryce Boettcher's day... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 32 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Oregon's offense showed its potential of picking up where it left off last season The 2023 Oregon Football Spring Game was a chance for the Ducks to hit the field and show the public what their football program looks like roughly four months before the football season starts in the fall. For Oregon's offense, it was the first look at how new Offensive Coordinator Will Stein is putting his stamp on the Oregon Ducks. "Offensively, our job is to get our best players the ball as many times as possible. Plays are highly overrated. It's about the players," said Stein earlier in the spring. "Here at Oregon, we have unbelievable players." The Ducks did just that on Saturday and got their talented skill players into the football quickly. We saw deep shots that resulted in long touchdown plays being converted, we saw explosion plays over the middle of the field via passing attacks, and Oregon's running game showed off their cut-back abilities that were so popular last season. "I feel like we showed a lot. We took a few shots, we did some cutback, we did some naked, we did a lot of it, but we held a lot because it's the spring game," Oregon senior QB Bo Nix said of Will Stein's offensive debut. "I am excited to play with him and see what he does on a game day." Oregon's offense showed its potential of picking up where it left off last season 247SPORTS.COM The Oregon offense continues to look really good and here's what Oregon said about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 33 Share Posted April 30, 2023 Tez Johnson excited fanbase with sizzling touchdown in spring game debut No play on Saturday afternoon stirred the Autzen faithful more than Tez Johnson's house call. A defensive-dominated contest for one half, Johnson inserted some offense into the day's mix in the third quarter when he broke a pair of tackles, found a crease down the sideline and won a foot race to the end zone for a 63-yard score. "Tez is that guy where right when he gets a step on you, he can be very dangerous," linebacker Jeffrey Bassa said of Johnson. "He's not the biggest, but he is the fastest." Simply put, this is why Johnson is in Eugene. A highly-productive two-year starter at Troy, Johnson tortured Sun Belt competition with his blend of agility, speed and creativity. Oregon's array of offensive weapons was vast a year ago, but it did lack a player like him. Bucky Irving and Noah Whittington are capable of being game-breakers, but from the backfield, and neither Troy Franklin or Kris Hutson have proven to be nearly as adept with the ball in their hands. Tez Johnson excited fanbase with sizzling touchdown in spring game debut 247SPORTS.COM Tez Johnson's 63 yard touchdown reception acted as the biggest highlight from an exciting 2023 spring football game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 34 Share Posted May 1, 2023 (First half) Team Green vs Team Yellow, 2023 Oregon Football Spring Game Highlights (Second half) Team Green vs Team Yellow, 2023 Oregon Football Spring Game Highlights 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 35 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Stock Report: Which players proved the most at Oregon spring game? Oregon Football: Which players showed most improvement at spring game DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Who impressed us the most at Oregon’s spring game? It’s a long list, filled with a lot of young players and new faces. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 36 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Pac-12 football teams ranked by 2023 spring game attendance numbers Most schools did not report attendance, I'm sure due to not much fan support. Pac-12 Football: Spring game attendance numbers for each school DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Ducks had an estimated 45,000 fans in attendance at the spring game. How did that compare to other Pac-12 teams? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 37 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Ducks Football Spring Game Recap Spring college football games aren’t played with the same intensity, game-planning or quality as the Fall regular season. Players with even minor knocks are frequently held out, the 1s, 2s, 3s and 4s are all mixed up together, the quarterbacks are “no touchy” and there’s more of an emphasis on running as many plays as possible as opposed to clock management. So it was on Saturday as Oregon Green and Oregon Yellow faced off in Autzen Stadium in front of the second-largest Spring Game crowd (~45,000) in the Pac-12 this year. After trailing late into the 4th quarter, the Green team rallied behind quarterback Bo Nix for a 23 - 20 victory. Fans got a long look at Nix, back for his final season, running the Green offense, as well as putative back-up Ty Thompson running the Yellow. Freshman Austin Novosad was the only other quarterback to appear. He took reps for both teams. None of the quarterbacks looked particularly sharp, although there were some ugly dropped balls, especially in the first half, which didn’t help anyone’s stats. There were also good plays on both sides, including a Thompson pass into some middle-of-the-field traffic that Tez Johnson turned into a 63-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Thompson would also find Kris Hutson for a touchdown as time ran out in the game. Coaches seemed pleased particularly with the defensive lines for both teams. Early on - as Funa’s near interception indicates - both defenses were able to disrupt what the offenses were trying to do. They kept the game low-scoring with a scoreless first quarter and Green leading just 10 - 0 at the half as a result with Camden Lewis kicking one of his three field goals on the day. Lewis kicked a 44-yarder for Green at the end of the third quarter, matching his longest from 2022 to close the score to 14 - 13. Running yards generally were tough to come by - Freshman Dante Dowdell led all rushers with 32 yards on just 7 carries. Ducks Football Spring Game Recap WWW.ADDICTEDTOQUACK.COM Low-Key Contest Yields Few Surprises Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 38 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Report Card: Defense looks improved while offense showed flashes at spring game The Spring Game brought some interesting things to the forefront. Hopefully, for the Ducks’ sake, the high points will stick around for the season, while the handful of low points will be ironed out in the coming months. We can start with the quarterback situation. Bo Nix is obviously the top guy on the depth chart, and he played well on Saturday, though the game didn’t call for many heroics from No. 10. Ty Thompson struggled mightily at the start of the game, but he eventually settled in and had a great second half that should give fans some confidence going forward. There were several highlights with some receivers, though. When they got the chance, Troy Franklin, Traeshon Holden, Kris Hutson, and Tez Johnson all made big plays and showed off their unique talents. But Oregon fans should get used to what the Ducks showed them on Saturday as long as Dan Lanning is in Eugene. They saw a dominating defensive attack that snuffed out a good offense and very talented players on that side of the ball. Here’s our official report card for the 2023 Spring Game. Report Card: Spring Game presented a mixed bag of good and bad DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The defense passed with flying colors, while the offense showed some flashes on Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 39 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Oregon teammates rave about WR Tez Johnson following spring game Oregon expected an influx of speed when it added former Troy receiver Tez Johnson from the transfer portal this offseason, and Duck fans were treated to exactly that on Saturday. During the team’s annual spring game, Johnson finished with three receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown while working with backup quarterback Ty Thompson. In a day where the defense took most of the headlines, Johnson provided one of the splashiest offensive plays when he broke a pair of tackles in the third quarter and raced down the field for a 63-yard touchdown. Johnson caught 56 balls for 863 yards for the Trojans last season. Oregon likes his potential. Consistency was a word wideout coach Junior Adams used as well to describe his game earlier this spring. Adams said he’ll show up at the facility and find Johnson in the meeting room with fellow newcomer Traeshon Holden going over install at 6:30 a.m. “He just provides a unique spark on offense. We don’t really have a guy like that who is a little scat guy,” said quarterback Bo Nix. “He does a good job when he gets the ball.” Oregon teammates rave about WR Tez Johnson following spring game SATURDAYOUTWEST.COM Oregon wideout Tez Johnson flashed in the Ducks' spring game over the weekend. And teammates had plenty of good things to... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 41 Share Posted May 1, 2023 OT Josh Conerly Jr. looking to improve 'nasty streak' as spring ball draws to a close There are no stats, no grades, and nothing more than a naked-eye evaluation of Josh Conerly Jr.'s performance at the spring game. Conerly Jr. started at left tackle for the green team, protecting Bo Nix's blindside for the first time in 2023, and it certainly won't be the last. Oregon's Green vs. Yellow spring game marked the first time Conerly Jr. saw a full game of action at left tackle in his young career as a Duck. Last season, Conerly Jr. was the inline tight end famously used in the "14J package." On the season, Conerly Jr. saw nearly 60 snaps at left tackle, jumping into games when Oregon had secured a victory. When asked how the spring game went, Conerly Jr. was honest, expressing that it was "Alright," while there were still plenty of things he needed to work on as the season drew one day closer. In interviews, Conerly Jr. isn't going to sugarcoat it, as when asked how he'll be handling the responsibility of becoming the starting left tackle as a sophomore, he points across the room to No. 10, Nix, and says, "I really just try to play my part, and keep that guy over there upright." Conerly Jr. continues his honest personality when asked how he looks to improve this offseason. "I mean really improving, just having a nasty streak," said Conerly Jr. "I feel like a lot of people will tend to say I don't really have that grit and grind." Read the article to find out what a "nasty streak" is in the latest Madden franchise game... OT Josh Conerly Jr. looking to improve 'nasty streak' as spring ball draws to a close 247SPORTS.COM With the spring game over, talented tackled Josh Conerly Jr. continues to look for improvement heading into the 2023 season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 42 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Bo Nix gives praise to new faces along the offensive line The highlight of the Oregon Spring Game was the improved defensive unit as they dominated the offense for much of the game, but one group on offense that shined was the line. There are a lot of new faces along that line and the concern that is associated with that group is warranted. After the game inside Autzen, Oregon quarterback Bo Nix said the concern can be curtailed some. Bo Nix gives praise to new faces along the offensive line DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The new faces that make up the offensive line showed some nice early returns in the Spring Game, according to QB Bo Nix. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 43 Share Posted May 2, 2023 New Additions Shine in Oregon's Spring Game The Ducks have seen a lot of roster churn this offseason and there are a few players that should have a big impact in 2023. The Oregon Football spring game was a great opportunity for us to get a look at the promising players the Ducks have added since the end of last season. Whether it's from the high school ranks or the transfer portal, there were a number of players that were hard to miss on Saturday and should see the field in 2023. Here are a few players that stood out most to me that weren't with the Ducks last season. Click here to read about the new additions in Ducks Digest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 44 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Projecting Ducks' offensive depth chart following Oregon Spring Game Coming into the spring, we had an idea about what the depth chart was going to look like for the Ducks. After watching practices and the scrimmage on Saturday, we may have updated opinions on how things are going to shape out. Here’s our updated prediction for the Oregon depth chart, starting with the offense: Oregon Football: Projecting offensive depth chart after spring game DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM After weeks of watching practice and Saturday’s spring game, here’s our projected offensive roster for the Oregon Ducks. Projecting Ducks' defensive depth chart following Oregon Spring Game Coming into the spring, we had an idea about what the depth chart was going to look like for the Ducks. After watching practices and the scrimmage on Saturday, we may have updated opinions on how things are going to shape out. Here’s our updated prediction for the Oregon depth chart, starting with the defense: Oregon Football: Projecting defensive depth chart after spring game DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM A projection of the defensive depth chart in 2023 for Oregon, following the spring game. Spoiler Alert: Devon Jackson and Cole... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 45 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Dan Lanning impressed with QB Austin Novosad's first Autzen Stadium experience Spring Game was QB Austin Novosad's chance to get his feet wet DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM True freshman QB Austin Novosad was able to get his feet wet in the Oregon offense with the Spring Game and it was a good start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 46 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Bo Nix assesses where Oregon is at as a team compared to last season Bo Nix assesses where Oregon is at as a team compared to last season - On3 WWW.ON3.COM Oregon quarterback Bo Nix opened up about where the Ducks are at as a team compared to this time last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 47 Share Posted May 3, 2023 What questions face the Ducks after spring ball? Dan Lanning has a few A lot of questions were answered at the Oregon Ducks spring game on Saturday afternoon. For instance, we finally got to see backup QB Ty Thompson play an entire game, and answered the question of what he would look like once given multiple series to settle in and get comfortable in the rhythm of the game. We also got an answer to the question about Jamal Hill and his transition from safety to linebacker. Whether it was fireworks from WR Tez Johnson, physical running from Dante Dowdell, inspiring play from Cole Martin, or expected steadiness from Bo Nix, there were a ton of things that took place on Saturday, and several offseason questions that got answered. Going forward, though, a few questions remain for Dan Lanning and this Oregon team as they enter the second stretch of the offseason and prepare for the fall. “Do we really truly have the depth to play as many players as we’d like to play?” Lanning asked on Saturday after the game. “We’re gonna go back and you know, continue to evaluate that. How do things sort out really on the offensive line for us? I think we have to take a hard look at that and figure out where we’re the best there and there’s just a lot of pieces, right? A lot of pieces of the puzzle.” Oregon Football: Questions remain for Dan Lanning and the Ducks DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM “A lot of pieces to the puzzle.” Dan Lanning was happy with what he saw at the UO spring game, but knows that there is still a ton... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 48 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 49 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Torres’ Take: The Latest in Oregon Recruiting Coming out of the Spring Game https://www.heraldonline.com/sports/college/article275041611.html#storylink=rss 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
