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Spring Practice Day 10 (April 17, 2008)
EUGENE,
OREGON--In the Sunshine, we had good enough weather this
afternoon to do something outside at Pape Field....it's
great.
Todays focus was on some of the WR's on the team along with
Geoff (getting ready for the NFL draft)Schwartz.
It has been a spirited
workout today with some minor dings but otherwise ok. It's somewhat of a
toss up for the WR's as far as who's going to sit with the first team.
Consistancy is a factor but what the hey...it's
spring.
#91 is Rory Cavaille, 6'3" he is a Jr this
year and has shown flashes of good.
2007
The sure-handed walk-on played a big role in bolstering the Ducks
receiving corps as well as becoming a special teams stalwart. Playing in
all 13 games, caught two passes for 17 yards against Washington State.
Took part in 22 plays against both Houston and UCLA, as well as 20 snaps
at Stanford. Recovered an on-sides kick and earned teams special teams
player of the week for his play at Washington.
Andre Crenshaw #22 has been a steady
eddie and is consistant if the ball gets to him. He is a RB and a Jr
this year showing improvment.
2007 third-leading rusher served as Oregons
primary back-up at running back the latter half of the season, lining up
everywhere from a slot receiver to taking direct snaps from center at
UCLA. Ran for a career-high 133 yards and two touchdowns at Washington and
finished with 169 all-purpose yards. Rushed for 52 yards on eight carries
during UO's Sun Bowl victory over South Florida. Also added 45 yards on
three carries at Michigan. Accumulated four catches for 17 yards in 13
games as well as returned six kickoffs for 122 yards, including a long
return of 35 yards in Seattle. Finished with a trio of tackles covering on
special teams, including two at Stanford.
#10 is Drew Davis, a 6'1" Sophmore from Denver, Co
He is
improving this year.
2007
Enhancing his contribution by graduating from high school early in order
to take part in spring drills, the true freshman caught three passes for
35 yards and one touchdown in 12 games. Included were two catches for 28
yards and one score during extensive action (26 plays) in front of ESPNs
Game Day crew and a national audience in the win vs. Arizona
Stat
Jamere
Holland #18
BEFORE OREGON Arguably
USC's fastest reciever before transferring to the Pacific Northwest, he
redshirted during the 2006 season after breaking his collarbone in fall
camp, but recovered in time to run track for the Trojans in the spring.
The No. 4 athlete in the country, according to Rivals.com, he was rated as
the No. 11 receiver overall by Scout.com.
#24 Jeremiah
Johnson
2007 His season was cut short
due to injury after six games, but he still made his mark in helping the
Ducks to a 5-1 start as the co-No. 1 running back along with All-American
Jonathan Stewart. Increased his yards per carry for a third consecutive
year (6.4) in rushing for 344 yards and five touchdowns. Also caught seven
passes for 98 yards (14.0 avg.), including a 35-yard score vs. Fresno
State. Opened the season with a two-touchdown performance vs. Houston and
racked up 89 yards on 13 carries at Michigan. Caught four balls for 48
yards while totaling 88 all-purpose yards vs. California. Was having a
monster day with 63 yards on four carries with a pair of touchdowns before
succumbing to a knee injury in the first half vs. Washington
State.
#23 Jeff
Maehl
2007
Little was expected of him as a true freshman at the start of
fall camp, yet he evolved from a reserve in the defensive secondary to a
solid special teams performer and then into the starting lineup at wide
receiver for the final three games of the season. Playing in all 13 games,
didn't make his way onto the offensive side of the ball in a game until
November. In that short span, finished the year with nine catches for 118
yards, including a team-high four receptions for 86 yards and one
touchdown against Oregon State. Also grabbed two catches for 30 yards in
his collegiate debut at his new position. Rushed three times for 34 yards,
including an 18-yard sprint in the Sun Bowl vs. South Florida. Posted 11
of his 14 tackles as one of the leaders on special teams during his first
10 outings, including three tackles each vs. Stanford and Washington
State.
#86 Kevin
Oberding
Kevin is a Sophmore looking to contribute
this year from Clackamas Oregon, he has improved this year and is a
warrior.
#4
Jaison Williams
No Oregon receiver offers greater
potential to elevate himself to another level than last years leader.
Perhaps the only deterrent standing in his way is his self-confidence and
his realization that he could be on the verge of something special with
continued hard work and refining his mental focus. Encountered a
phenomenal 2006 campaign, emerging from under the radar and developing a
knack for taking over a game, as witnessed by him catching seven of
Oregon eight first-quarter
completions at Arizona
State. Now he needs to work on
improving his concentration catching the long pass as well as utilizing
his size to his advantage. Once he masters a grasp of offenses new
intricacies, he is expected to take up where he left off in the midst of
last year.
Geoff Schwatrz is NFL bound and I wished him all the luck with the
NFL draft
GO
DUCKS!
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