With the departure of Oregon and PAC-12 record rusher Royce Freeman to the NFL and the expectation of a physically imposing offensive front, the 2018 running backs’ room may have some of the most pressure on them entering week one. A familiar face returns to lead the group in Tony Brooks-James, combined with a new voice Jim Mastro who left the same position as RB coach at Washington State to lead the Ducks this season. In order to cope with the absence of Freeman, Brooks-James personally has added weight while the others behind him have stepped up throughout the fall, listen below to full interviews with the Oregon running back and coach Mastro for an update on their progress so far.

Running Backs Coach Jim Mastro

Running Back Tony Brooks-James