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By Sam Saig, October 12, 2009 12:37 pm

Oregon Ducks 5-1 Overall (3-0 Conference)

This Week’s Score: Oregon 24 – UCLA 10

Next Week’s Opponent: BYE


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By Dave Consolazio and Sam Saig, October 7, 2009 6:37 pm

Oregon Ducks (4-1) vs. UCLA Bruins (3-1)
Saturday, October 10, 12:30 PM PST
Las Vegas Favorite: Oregon -3.5
*AllPac10 Game of the Week*

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By Sam Saig, June 11, 2009 9:58 am

Oregon is looking to replace more starters than any other team in the Pac-10.  This is on top of replacing the legendary Mike Bellotti, who engineered more than a decade and a half of winning in Eugene. On the surface, that is a pretty daunting task, capable of causing great anxiety for Ducks fans as the 2009 season approaches.

However, two major components remain off of the 10-3 2008 Oregon team. Former offensive coordinator and now head coach Chip Kelly is one. The other is dual-threat quarterback Jeremiah Masoli. Between Kelly and Masoli, the identity of Oregon’s highly entertaining, fast-paced spread offense is still intact. Last year, Oregon produced more touchdowns of 50 yards or greater than any other Pac-10 team.

Unlike offensive line and especially wide receiver, the quarterback position will not be an open competition at Oregon. If anyone was going to challenge Masoli for significant time this season, it would have been Justin Roper, who transferred out less than a month ago.

Jeremiah Masoli having fun

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