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Oregon’s top running backs for week one.

Left to right, Kani Benoit, Royce Freeman and Tony Brooks-James.

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Entering the 2015 season, sophomore Royce Freeman and junior Thomas Tyner were the two running backs many hoped would carry the Ducks back to the national championship. Arguably the best running back duo in the country, Freeman and Tyner were the next in line to maintain Oregon’s history of dominance in the backfield.

Not since the 2007 season, with Jonathan Stewart and Jeremiah Johnson, has Oregon had a pair of running backs as powerful and fast as Freeman and Tyner to throw at opposing defenses.

The plan to keep opposing defensive coordinators up at night took a significant hit when Oregon reported that Tyner would be out for the season due to a shoulder injury. “It’s never easy to lose someone as talented as Thomas, especially with what he brings to us everyday,� Freeman said. “But at the same time, it’s really opened the door for some of these other guys to get after it and compete. I think that’s what’s going to allow

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to us to keep up the tradition of the running backs here.�

With Tyner gone, the most interesting story during Oregon’s fall camp, apart from the quarterback controversy, was who’s going to help take the load off of Freeman.

The spot was up for grabs between redshirt sophomore Kani Benoit, redshirt freshman Tony Brooks-James and five-star freshman running back Taj Griffin.

A week before the Ducks were set to face Eastern Washington in the season opener, Oregon released its depth chart. While there was no surprise as to who was at the top, the next two names listed were unknowns.

Benoit has earned the honor of being the week one backup while Brooks-James was listed as the third running back. Although his name wasn’t present on the depth chart, Griffin is expected to get some snaps and showcase his game-changing ability. “We consistently rotate a couple of guys in. With the guys we have now, at the beginning we’ll be rotating three guys in to

figure out who our second guy is,� Oregon running backs coach Gary Campbell said.

While it is no easy task to replace Tyner and everything he’s done for the team during his first two years, the combination of Benoit, Brooks-James and Griffin has a chance to make Duck fans forget about the loss of Tyner.

Each running back brings their own unique set of skills that build variety in the backfield.

Benoit is the most like Tyner and Freeman when it comes to running the ball. Powerfully built at 6-feet-tall and 210 pounds, Benoit has the potential to run a defensive player over when he gets his pads low enough. Although not the fastest in a straightaway, Benoit has the lateral quickness to make defenders miss. “I’m not as fast as the speed guys but I have the speed to break away if needed. I also have the power to run over a couple of people, so I’m just taking full advantage of that,� Benoit said.

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Coaches and players alike have raved about his performance fall camp performance and how much faster he’s playing after fully understanding his responsibilities.

“I’ve really seen a big improvement from Benoit — he runs hard,” Oregon offensive coordinator Scott Frost said. Benoit has grasped the intricacies of the running back position and developed trust with the coaches to succeed on the field, said Frost.

Brooks-James, listed at 5-foot-9 and weighing 185 pounds, uses his speed and quickness as his primary weapons on the field. Not as strong as Freeman or Benoit, his game is centered around getting to the edge and making big plays.

“I bring speed, elusiveness and a change of pace to the backfield — a nice difference from what Royce and Kani do,” BrooksJames said. “Speed plays a lot into my game and it’s the reason I’m here right now with this opportunity.”

The baby of the group comes in the form of the speedster Griffin. After overcoming a leg injury during his senior year of high school, Griffin enrolled early at Oregon and spent the first half of 2015 rehabbing before being 100-percent cleared for fall camp.

Although diminutive in size (5-foot-10, 175 pounds), Griffin possesses the worldclass speed that Oregon fans were used to seeing when DeAnthony Thomas was in uniform. Griffin’s ability to stop on a dime and explode through his routes is one reason he’s been drawing raves in camp as a difference maker.

“He’s freakishly athletic,” Oregon backup quarterback Jeff Lockie said.

“Taj can change directions and run like only a few guys we’ve ever had around here,” Frost added.

Before his senior year of high school, Griffin clocked a 4.31 second 40-yard dash.

But Griffin must still master the playbook and speed of the game to truly help the team.

“He takes elusiveness and speed to the next level,” Freeman said. “He’s got speed I’ve personally never seen, so it’s great to have him back there.”

Knowing there’s a young running back with Griffin’s talents waiting in the wings for his opportunity puts pressure on the other running backs to keep fighting and competing with one another. The competition to replace Tyner was one of the driving forces in the improvement the

running backs showed throughout camp and one of the main reasons the team feels comfortable regardless of who is holding the ball.

“We all gain confidence in each other as each day goes by — each of us can do something to help this team and we try to do that,” Freeman said. “Having each of them being able to do what they do, it really drives up the competition and makes all of us better and more game ready when our name is called.”

Throughout fall camp, the running backs have been competing with one another on the field while still maintaining a family atmosphere off of it. Despite the camaraderie, the competition never ends and the depth chart is never set in stone.

That type of culture is the reason some believe this group has the potential to surprise defenses.

“Our culture here is really tight. It’s based off the older players teaching the younger players and we make sure that foundation is set in from day one,” Benoit said. “On the field, it’s all about the competition. Off the field though, it’s all about family and just hanging out with one another, making sure we have each other’s backs at all times.”

Tony Brooks-James (left) and Kani Benoit. Despite competition, the running backs squad remains a tightknit group.

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Oregon sophomore cornerback Arrion Springs was listed as a starter when the Ducks’ two-deep depth chart was released Aug. 28. Springs, along with redshirt sophomore Chris Seisay, are tasked with replacing cornerbacks Ifo Ekpre-Olumu and Troy Hill — both of whom could make NFL rosters for the upcoming season.

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guys’ mentality going into week one? Do you guys play with a chip on your shoulder?

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D: You also have Ugo [Amadi] right behind you. How is it having him on defense?

S: It’s good. I help him get better, he helps me get better. It’s like I’m Kanye [West] and he’s Big Sean. We’re pushing each other to get better.

D: Do you see any similarities between you and Ugo, particularly when you were a true freshman?

S: Nope, ‘cause he cheated. He came in early, so he got a little head start on the playbook. But that’s all good because he gets to play now. I’m on him more trying to help him get better and help him practice.

D: In the secondary, what’s your

S: Definitely. Coach [John] Neal is like that as well. We feel like we have something to prove.

Everybody is preparing to have a great game [against Eastern Washington].

D: Why should fans buy into this young secondary right now?

S: We’re super athletic and very confident. We can make any play. We all can catch. We want to make plays this year.

S: They’re very dynamic. They got some guys that can play. I think they’ll challenge us and give us a good test to see where we’re at.

D: How do you guys stay focused on this Eastern Washington game with Michigan State looming the following week?

S: Honestly, for [the secondary], this is the bigger game because [Eastern Washington] is going to throw the ball and challenge us.

Michigan State likes to run a lot more. This game is the biggest game right now. We have to be able to execute this week.

D: You talk a big FIFA game. Is there anybody on this team that can beat you?

S: Pssh, I’ve answered this question a million times. I. Am. The. Best. On. The. Team. In. FIFA. Period.

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Vernon Adams Jr. will take on his alma mater, Eastern Washington, in Oregon’s first game of the 2015 season, Saturday, Sept. 5.

The dual-threat quarterback figures to enter the game with a working knowledge of the Eagles’ defense, having taken four years of practice reps against it.

Eastern Washington, on the other hand, should have a solid understanding of what Adams Jr. brings to the table. With Adams Jr. at the helm, the Eagles ran a high-octane offense remarkably similar to that of the Ducks. In 2014, the Eagles scored 44.1 points per game, the most in the FCS, while Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota led the Ducks to 45.4 points per game. Eastern Washington passed for more yards per game (328.2) than Oregon (312.5). Although the Ducks rushed for more yards (234.5) than the Eagles (185.2).

While the Ducks are known for their hurry-up offense, which scores fast and frequently, the Eagles prefer to vary their tempo on offense.

“We’ve always been more a change-ofspeed type of offense,” Eastern Washington head coach Beau Baldwin said. “We’re not 100 miles per hour every single time. We

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change speeds and slow down to see what the defense is doing. Mentally, in between plays, we need to speed up on both sides of the ball. Come Sept. 5, they aren’t waiting for us to line up.”

6-foot-4, 220-pound quarterback Jordan West will line up behind center for Eastern Washington. West led the Eagles to three wins in four starts when Adams Jr. went down with an injury last season. He completed 86 of 142 passes for 1,072 yards, nine touchdowns and just one interception in 2014.

West will primarily hand off to running backs Jabari Wilson and Jalen Moore. The pair will provide a more downhill, inside rushing attack this year than in prior seasons.

“We’re a little different this year … bigger, heavier and we’re going to be real physical,” assistant coach Kiel McDonald said of his running back corps. “They have nice feet in traffic and an affinity for the big play.”

Wilson’s build, 5-foot-11, 200-pounds, is similar to that of Oregon sophomore running back Kani Benoit, who was named Royce Freeman’s back-up on Oregon’s first depth chart.

Eastern Washington wide receiver Cooper Kupp, has averaged 15.8 yards per catch and a touchdown reception every 5.3 catches thus far in his career. Kupp is one of three returning Eagles starters at receiver.

The Eagles return four additional starters on offense and six more on defense. As the new defensive coordinator, former safeties coach Jeff Schmedding will have his hands full with a young defensive line that lost four potential contributors since spring practice.

Eastern Washington shared two common opponents with Oregon during Adams Jr.’s tenure as the starting quarterback: Washington in 2014, and Oregon State in 2013. Both games were shootouts. The Eagles fell 59-52 to the Huskies and shocked the No. 25 Beavers with a 49-46 victory in its season opener. The upset was just the third time an FCS school beat a ranked FBS team.

Dwayne Stanford and Charles Nelson will start at wide receiver for Oregon, as Devon Allen will rest and continue to rehab his knee in preparation for the Sept. 12 contest at No. 5 Michigan State. Bralon Addison will carry return duties on special teams.

The season opener will be televised on PAC-12 Networks at 5 p.m.

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Oregon begins its 2015 season with the toughest opening game since the Ducks traveled to Dallas to face LSU in 2011. While Eastern Washington is a member of the Big Sky conference in the FCS, the Eagles have been known as an FBS juggernaut the past couple of years.

In 2013, the Eagles took down an Oregon State squad led by quarterback Sean Mannion and wide receiver Brandin Cooks by a score of 49-46. Last year, Eastern Washington put up 52 points against the Washington defense but came out on the losing end of a 59-52 battle.

One thing both of those Eagles teams had in common was quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., widely considered the team’s best player during the past few years. Adams Jr. will be on the field when the Ducks kick off against Eastern Washington but he’ll be wearing green and yellow instead of red and black.

The play of Adams Jr. is one of many matchups to watch for on Saturday, Sept. 5.

Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich will go up against a set of determined Eastern Washington coaches this Saturday.

1) OREGON OFFENSIVE LINE VS. EASTERN WASHINGTON DEFENSE Many have speculated that some Eastern Washington players may feel scorned by Adams Jr. and his departure from the team. The Eagles went from being FCS national championship contenders to a team merely hoping to win the Big Sky. That drop can’t sit well. Expect the Eagles to come out fired up and ready to make Adams Jr.’s debut one he’ll wish he could forget.

The protection of Adams Jr. is going to fall on Oregon’s offensive line. If they can control the Eastern Washington pass rush and give Adams Jr. time to throw or run, it’s going to be a debut for Adams Jr. to remember.

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2) EASTERN WASHINGTON WIDE RECEIVERS VS. OREGON DEFENSIVE BACKS The Eagles return three receivers who all had at least five touchdowns and averaged 13.8 yards per catch. Junior Cooper Kupp is the star of the unit after hauling in 104 catches for 1,431 yards and 16 touchdowns last year. Fellow junior Kendrick Bourne averaged 15.7 yards per catch after catching 52 balls last year, 10 of which went for touchdowns. The Ducks are young at defensive back after naming sophomore Arrion Springs a starter alongside redshirt sophomore Chris Seisay. The backups are freshman Ugo Amadi and redshirt sophomore Ty Griffin, a quarterback who switched to defensive back three weeks ago. This is a great early test for the Ducks’ secondary and, if they can stand up to the pressure they’ll face, Oregon should win this game easily. If the Eagles fly wild, expect this game to be close into the fourth quarter.

3) OREGON HEAD COACH VS. EASTERN WASHINGTON HEAD COACH Oregon has the Eagles beat in overall talent, so head coach Beau Baldwin is going to have to find ways to be tricky to give the Eagles a chance. It’s going to be a chess match between Baldwin and Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich.

The coach that’s willing to make the adjustments necessary is the one that’s going to give his team the best chance to win.

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