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Photo illustration: Calvin Throckmorton (54) lines up at left tackle during the game against Washington State on Oct. 20, 2018.

Throckmorton moved into the position after Penei Sewell was injured during the previous week’s game against Washington.

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HERE’S HOW OREGON AND UCLA

BY: Jack Butler @Butler917

STACK UP

UCLA Offense e Bruins’ Chip Kelly-led offense is far from what the coach had at Oregon. e only senior starter is quarterback Wilton Speight, who has missed much of this season with a back injury. He played last week against Utah and the offense struggled against one of the Pac-12’s best defenses. ey are a balanced offense when it comes to play calling, but the Bruins’ passing offense is the worst in the Pac-12. e rushing offense is better but not great. Speight is not a mobile quarterback, but backup Dorian ompson-Robinson is, and he is second on the team in rush attempts. Kelly might play a little of both, but they have yet to show the consistent ability to move the ball.

Oregon Defense Oregon’s defense held its own in the first half against Arizona.

Yes, the Wildcats scored a lot of points, but the Duck defense was constantly put in poor field position via the offense. Still, when the offense slightly improved, Arizona was able to move the ball. e Ducks were pushed around in both the passing game and the running game, which is surprising given it’s one of the best in the Pac-12.

Oregon’s passing defense is 10th in the Pac-12, but it has been the best at grabbing interceptions. Luckily for Oregon, they are going against the worst passing offense in the Pac-12. UCLA can’t exploit that weakness.

Verdict

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Oregon’s offensive production has tanked in the last two weeks and hit rock bottom last week against Arizona. e Ducks only rushed for 84 yards against the Pac-12’s 10th-best rushing defense. e passing game didn’t fare much better. Quarterback Justin Herbert completed 50 percent of his passes and failed to consistently find open receivers besides Dillon Mitchell. But the two have missed practices this week in concussion protocol, and their statuses for Saturday’s game is to be determined. Regardless, it is important the Ducks regain control of the line of scrimmage. ey’ve lost the battle up front in the last two games, and it seems the Ducks aren’t built to become an air-raid offense.

UCLA Defense e UCLA defense is statistically similar to Arizona. ey have a poor run defense and an average pass defense. Like the Ducks’ offense, it struggled last week, allowing Utah to score 41 points. Six of the Bruins’ starters are underclassmen, including two freshmen on the defensive line. Outside linebacker Keisean Lucier-South is toward the top of the Pac-12 in sacks with four, but the Bruins often struggle to generate a pass rush. ey only average 1.6 sacks per game, which is 10th in the Pac-12. ey struggle to force turnovers and have been pushed around on the line of scrimmage.

Verdict

Again, Oregon owns the advantage on paper. But can Kelly make some magic against his former team? Maybe; however, Oregon’s defense has been good at home this season.

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If Oregon can find its running game, then it should go the Ducks’ way. e Ducks have all the advantages on paper, but they did against Arizona as well. Assuming Herbert plays, the Ducks still have a weapon that UCLA’s defense can’t match.

Advantage: Oregon

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UCLA Running Back: Joshua Kelley

Defensive Back: Quentin Lake

Oregon’s defense has allowed nine rushing touchdowns this season, and when UCLA comes to town on Saturday, the Ducks’ defense will have to expect a ground attack led by running back Joshua Kelley. With 659 rushing yards and a team-high six touchdowns, Kelley is a big threat on the ground while UCLA does not present much of an aerial threat. Kelley’s six scores have all come in Pac-12 play, scoring three touchdowns in the Bruins’ win over Cal. If Kelley gets loose against the Ducks, Oregon could be in trouble.

As of Wednesday, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert was questionable for Saturday’s game.

If Braxton Burmeister or Tyler Shough replace Herbert for Saturday’s game, then the Ducks’ passing game will be missing its key component.

Quentin Lake has two interceptions on the season. With Oregon’s run game stuttering, the Ducks will need to have a good performance in the air. Lake will be UCLA’s defensive back to avoid for the Ducks’ quarterback, whether it’s Herbert or one of his backups.

OREGON Wide Receiver: Johnny Johnson III

Linebacker: Troy Dye

Johnny Johnson III has struggled this year with the Ducks. He has just 185 yards and two touchdowns on the year. After coming into the season with the expectation that he would be one of Herbert’s favorite targets, Johnson III has fallen down the pecking order. But with Dillon Mitchell in concussion protocol, Johnson III will have to help in the junior’s absence. If Johnson III can have a decent performance against the Bruins, the Ducks’ offense can be a threat against a UCLA defense that is allowing an average of 221.75 yards per game this season.

Troy Dye is one of Oregon’s most valuable players on defense. But during recent games, he has had to step out due to minor injuries. A healthy Dye is key for the Ducks’ defense, especially with a run-heavy Bruins side visiting Autzen on Saturday. Defending the run game, Dye will have to be ready to pick up on running backs. At middle linebacker, Dye is the glue in Oregon’s defense, leading the team with 70 total tackles, 21 of which are solo tackles.

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Ducks offensive lineman Calvin rockmorton (54) appears on the outside of a tackle during Oregon’s 4224 win over Cal on Sept. 29, 2018.

Ducks offensive lineman Calvin rockmorton (54) was named Academic All-Pac-12 First Team during his initial two seasons.

THROCKMORTON DOMINATES ON T BY: Maverick Pallack @Mavpallack | PHOTOS: Benjamin Green Despite starting 22 of his first 25 games at right tackle, Oregon redshirt junior offensive lineman Calvin rockmorton was in a position battle before the 2018 season. e question, however, was not if he would start but where he would start?

Freshman Penei Sewell, redshirt junior Brady Aiello and junior George Moore were locked in a battle for a starting tackle spot, and rockmorton’s position would be based off of who won the job — taking him off the line entirely was out of the question. Sewell went on to win the left tackle job, and rockmorton remained at his more comfortable right tackle spot, knowing that if something were to happen to Sewell, he would need to move four spots over.

In his third year as a starter on the offensive line, rockmorton has used steady play and versatility to become the anchor of Oregon’s offensive line — while also staying on the pre-med track.

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“Calvin’s really rare,� offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo said. “To be able to play every position on the front is really, really impressive.

We’re really fortunate to have him. He’s a huge piece of what we do.� rockmorton was recently thrust into left tackle action when Sewell was injured against Washington. e position change brought more responsibilities, specifically the need to protect the quarterback’s blind side. “I mean, the only real adjustment you need to make is just flipping schemes in your head,� rockmorton said after the Washington game. “Other than that, throughout the whole week, we prepare. You can hope for the best, but you should expect the worst when it comes to anything during the course of the game.

We just always want to make sure we’re ready and we were.�

Now in his third week of practice at left tackle, rockmorton is comfortable on the left side,

in part because left guard Shane Lemieux has eased the transition for him. e two developed a friendship when they arrived on campus in 2015, and now for the first time are lining up right next to each other on the line. “It’s been nice because we’ve been together so long. Even though I wasn’t playing right next to him, we still have a lot of chemistry,� rockmorton said. “We can kind of predict what each other are going to be doing on each play, and how each other are going to play certain looks or how we’re gonna block certain plays. So it’s been an easy transition.� roughout his collegiate career, rockmorton has started 33 consecutive games at three of the five offensive line positions (left tackle, right guard and right tackle) and also spent the spring at center when starter Jake Hanson was injured. “I have full confidence that I could play all five positions on the offensive line,� rockmorton

Oregon’s Calvin rockmorton (54) is known for his versatility along the offensive line. rockmorton has started 33 consecutive games, rotating between three of the five offensive line positions.

THE LINE AND IN THE CLASSROOM said. “ e only position that I haven’t played in practice or a game is left guard, but I have no doubt in my mind that I’d be able to slide down there if I needed.�

With the change, rockmorton has not lost a step. In fact, his streak of 1,934 snaps without allowing a sack is only growing. “He’s a beast,â€? Lemieux said. “He can really do it all. His confidence and maturity and the way he carries himself at every single position is awesome. ‌ He could probably be an all league Pac-12 guy at guard, center or tackle. His level of athletic ability and his level of performance is incredible.â€?

In order to improve his technique, rockmorton has spent an inordinate amount of time studying others in his positions. He has an extensive knowledge of NFL talent and watches film of Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson, Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith and Green Bay Packers left

tackle David Bakhtiari. “I’m still trying to cover all my bases,� rockmorton said. “I mean, even before I switched to left tackle, I was still trying to look at all of the best tackles in the league.�

He also studies more than just football. e pre-med student, now in his fourth year of college, has been shadowing an orthopedic surgeon this fall as he prepares for medical school. “It was great,� rockmorton said. “I’m moving more away from it now just because, as midterms roll around, school work got a little bit heavier.

I’m focusing on that along with studying up for the games ahead.�

Clearly the studying is paying off. rockmorton won last season’s team award for academic excellence and was named Academic All-Pac-12 first team in his first two seasons.

Because Lemieux, a fellow two-time Academic All-Pac-12 first team lineman, has a secure grip

on left guard, the likelihood of rockmorton adding the position to his list of talents is low, but quarterback Justin Herbert sees others as possibilities. “We joked about that in one of the media meetings after the game, that he could probably play seven or eight positions on the field, not just five,� Herbert said. “He could play quarterback, tight end, I don’t know about receiver or running back. He throws the ball pretty well.� rockmorton does not have as much confidence as Herbert. “I think he gives me a lot of credit and I appreciate it,� rockmorton said. “I think I’m going to stick to offensive line, maybe be able to slide out to tight end. Other than that, I’m not gonna push my luck.�

When asked about the possibility of his tackle getting some snaps or catches, head coach Mario Cristobal was not as excited. “Good luck,� Cristobal said with a smile.

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CHIP KELLY’S RETURN TO AUTZEN BY: Maggie Vanoni @maggie_vanoni e name Chip Kelly needs no introduction in Pac-12 country.

For four seasons, Oregon fans watched as a man in a visor brought the Ducks into the national spotlight. ree consecutive Pac-12 titles, four trips to BCS Bowl games — including a National Championship game appearance and a Rose Bowl victory, on top of the program’s first undefeated regular season since 1948 are the highlights of his career at Oregon.

Kelly will make his return to Autzen Stadium this Saturday; however, instead of green and yellow, he’ll be wearing blue and gold as he leads the UCLA Bruins through the visiting team’s tunnel.

“It will be difficult to be honest with you because it is a special place,” Kelly said at the Pac-12 Football Media Day this July in Hollywood. “It’s one of the real hallowed grounds of college football. I think if you have ever played a game in Autzen Stadium, whether you were the home team or the visitor, you’ll remember it.”

With today’s Oregon team full of athletes who never played under Kelly, nor were even in high school at the time, former Ducks have spoken about their experiences playing in the Kelly era and their reactions on his return to collegiate football.

“He had a vision,” said Curtis White, who played under Kelly at Oregon for two seasons. “Maybe it wasn’t so common back then, the spread offense or the high-flying, high-speed offense, but he wanted to change the game — and he did.”

After originally being offered a scholarship by former Oregon coach Mike Bellotti during high school, Kelly still recruited White when he took over the program in 2009.

A ruptured Achilles just weeks away from what would have been the start to his redshirt freshman season capped White’s Oregon career.

Despite being stuck in Eugene on the day of the season opener (against LSU at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas), Kelly made sure White still felt a part of the team.

“I was down. I was thinking there was no way I could ever come back from that,” White said. “But even though he had the whole team head down to Texas, he still took the time to give me a call and tell me, ‘You’ll be back. You’ll make it.’ at kind of stuff sticks with you forever.”

Along with White, inside linebacker Derrick Malone Jr. was also a part of Kelly’s first recruiting class at Oregon. Malone played under Kelly for three of his five seasons as a Duck and refers to his former coach as the first authoritative figure to believe in both him and his dreams.

“He was the first figure to really, really believe in me,” Malone said. “ e fact that he didn’t brush me off or try to dwindle my dreams or downplay them at all … really spoke volumes and really allowed me to think broader and realize that the sky really is the limit.”

When Kelly left the program after the 2012 season to coach the Philadelphia Eagles, Malone understood that Kelly had to go and follow

his dreams onto the professional stage. e former Duck said he’s curious to see how Kelly will continue to change the sport.

“I’m excited to see what he brings forth,” Malone said. “He literally changed the entire game of college, as well as NFL, football. So, I’m really interested in how innovative he’s going to be this time around.”

As former players and long-time Oregon fans travel into Eugene to watch Saturday’s game at Autzen, there’s bound to be a mix of emotions.

“I think there is going to be of course the booers out there, but I think for the most part people are going to cheer because he gave a lot. We all gave a lot,” White said. “We won a lot of games, we did some amazing stuff. We can’t forget that.”

Former Ducks football head coach Chip Kelly returns to Autzen Stadium this Saturday as the head coach for the UCLA Bruins. Kelly led the Ducks to the 2011 BCS National Championships, only to lose to Auburn 19-22. (Creative Commons)

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Tom Snee (38) kicks the ball during the game against Stanford on Sept. 22, 2018. Snee, a true freshman from Australia, is competing with Adam Stack and Blake Maimone for the starting punter role.

It’s no secret Oregon’s recruiting power stretches far and wide. e Ducks needed depth at the punting position, so they looked to a program based in Melbourne, Australia, with a proven track record of success. ey found Tom Snee, who grew up in Melbourne, the capital of the Australian Football League, commonly known as “Aussie rules football.”

Snee, a true freshman on a fouryear scholarship, is competing for the starting punter job, and his background playing Aussie rules gives him a unique skill set. Snee, who has said he expects at least 45 yards on each punt, is competing with Adam Stack and Blake Maimone for the starting job.

In 2016, Snee joined the program ProKick Australia. e program takes players accustomed to

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the AFL and capitalizes on their kicking abilities, making them ready to play American-style football at the collegiate and professional level. Specifically, it’s the rollout and crosskick punting techniques that are widely used by Australian punters. ere are multiple ProKick alumni playing on Division-I teams, as well as in the NFL. Cameron Johnston of the Philadelphia Eagles completed the same program as Snee, as did Jordan Berry of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Special teams coordinator Bobby Williams was one of the first Oregon coaches to reach out to Snee and was heavily involved in making Snee comfortable at Oregon.

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rugby style of playing. He has the ability to do a lot of different things with the ball.”

Aussie rules football is extremely physical, and every player has to be able to kick the ball. At 6-foot-3, 210 pounds, Snee is accustomed to the physicality; however, one of the more challenging aspects was getting used to live rushes with multiple defenders coming at him at once. Australian football doesn’t allow an entire team to leave a zone and attack a kicker; it’s just too spread out.

“At first it honestly did phase me,” Snee said. “As soon as you catch the ball, you just gotta have eyes on the ball, and that’s all you can really look at.”

Snee, a sports business major, leapt at the opportunity to play football in the states because of two primary reasons: the scale of

football and his education. When he announced his commitment to Oregon via Twitter in the summer, Snee thanked Williams and head coach Mario Cristobal for giving him “the opportunity of a lifetime.”

While Aussie rules is the most popular and successful sport in Australia, Snee said the long-term possibilities at Oregon were a huge draw for him.

“Just the size of everything in America and college football — it’s really incomparable to back home,” Snee said. “You don’t get that at all with AFL.” Snee’s family traveled to watch him play against Arizona and will be in Eugene when the Ducks take on UCLA on Saturday. “ e fact that I’m here playing football, as well as getting an education, is just a dream situation.”

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The thing that makes us effective is that we're funded by all of you! Every two years students at UO vote to reaffirm our funding. We're funded by students chipping-in a small fee per term, and two years ago over 85% of Ducks voted yes for OSPIRG—so thanks! We pool this money statewide and hire professional staff to work for students. Expert staff give students the skills and resources to make a difference here on campus, and also in Salem and Washington D.C. where decisions are made.

OSPIRG will refund any UO student who does not wish to fund OSPIRG. Students may request a refund between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Thursday 11/1 and Friday 11/2 at our table in front of the EMU. Please bring your student ID. Feel free to also stop by to learn about volunteering, interning for course credit, or to sign our petition to save the bees.

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