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Friday Night Spotlight: 9/14/18

7:00-9:15 Friday Night Spotlight 
  • 6A High School Football: West Linn vs. Sheldon
    • 88.1FM
  • 5A High School Football: North Bend vs. South Eugene
    • KWVA 2 ( kwva.uoregon.edu/listen-live )
9:15 Oregon Soccer Recap
  • First ever win over Portland for the Ducks - are they for real?
  • Quick look at Idaho
9:30 Oregon Football vs. San Jose State Final Thoughts
  • What needs to happen for Ducks to lose
  • Where Oregon can make a statement before Stanford game
9:45 Previewing Oregon Volleyball vs. Hawaii, Rd. 2 
  • Ducks 2nd set struggles reason for Hawaii optimism?
  • Brooke Nuneviller changing Oregon's identity
  • Predictions
   

STORY: Travis Dye was Born to Play College Football

Entering Eugene as a true freshman, running back Travis Dye already had his work cut out for him with the standard his older brother, Troy, has set. But with those higher expectations has come a greater support system that has allowed Travis Dye to adjust quicker than most, and he's seen the results showing on the field through the first two weeks for Oregon football. With his first career touchdown a week ago, Travis Dye is hungry for improvement and has a fellow back, redshirt freshman CJ Verdell to lean on as both work to carve out roles in the Ducks' backfield. Listen below to the full story on the true freshman running back that's opened eyes with his play in his young career. Travis Dye Brings Football Blood to Eugene (by Alex Castle)… Continue with STORY: Travis Dye was Born to Play College Football.

STORY: Travis Dye was Born to Play College Football

Entering Eugene as a true freshman, running back Travis Dye already had his work cut out for him with the standard his older brother, Troy, has set. But with those higher expectations has come a greater support system that has allowed Travis Dye to adjust quicker than most, and he's seen the results showing on the field through the first two weeks for Oregon football. With his first career touchdown a week ago, Travis Dye is hungry for improvement and has a fellow back, redshirt freshman CJ Verdell to lean on as both work to carve out roles in the Ducks' backfield. Listen below to the full story on the true freshman running back that's opened eyes with his play in his young career. Travis Dye Brings Football Blood to Eugene (by Alex Castle)… Continue with STORY: Travis Dye was Born to Play College Football.

AUDIO: Oregon soccer prepares for Portland and last nonconference weekend

Ahead of Oregon soccer's trip to Portland on Friday, head coach Kat Mertz and defender Mia Palmer gave their thoughts about the matchup with the Pilots and spoke about the team's extended time off since its last games. Listen below to the full interviews below. Head coach Kat Mertz  Defender Mia Palmer -- Shawn Medow 

AUDIO: Oregon soccer prepares for Portland and last nonconference weekend

Ahead of Oregon soccer's trip to Portland on Friday, head coach Kat Mertz and defender Mia Palmer gave their thoughts about the matchup with the Pilots and spoke about the team's extended time off since its last games. Listen below to the full interviews below. Head coach Kat Mertz  Defender Mia Palmer -- Shawn Medow 

STORY: Oregon's Safety Battle Rages On Heading Into Week Three

The Ducks' final defensive starting spot up for grabs is the strong safety position. Sophomores, Nick Pickett and Jevon Holland, as well as Senior, Mattrell McGraw have seen ample playing time early in the season. With conference play looming, all three have received praise from the coaching staff. Listen below to the full story. Oregon's Strong Safety Still Lacks Clear Starter (by Jordan Brenner)

STORY: Oregon's Safety Battle Rages On Heading Into Week Three

The Ducks' final defensive starting spot up for grabs is the strong safety position. Sophomores, Nick Pickett and Jevon Holland, as well as Senior, Mattrell McGraw have seen ample playing time early in the season. With conference play looming, all three have received praise from the coaching staff. Listen below to the full story. Oregon's Strong Safety Still Lacks Clear Starter (by Jordan Brenner)

QuackSmack: Thursday, 9/13/18

QuackSmack is live from the Valley River Inn  Hosts: Alex Castle, Matt Tyra and Jordan Brenner 6:03 Oregon Football in Non-Conference Finale 
  • Previewing San Jose State
  • What are you watching for on Saturday?
  • What are your biggest concerns for this team right now?
  • Game predictions
6:30 Oregon Volleyball Heads to Hawaii for Double-Header
  • Another tough road environment for the Ducks
  • Importance of winning the weekend, keys to…
Continue with QuackSmack: Thursday, 9/13/18.

AUDIO: Oregon Football's Secondary Finding its Stride

With their week three matchup with San Jose State approaching, the Oregon defense spoke with the media after Wednesday morning's practice. Entering year two under defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt, the Ducks have already seen improvement in the front seven and run defense, which had been a strength in 2017 as well. But the group that remains untested is the secondary, who will look to make more strides in their progression this Saturday. Listen below to the full interviews below. Head Coach Mario Cristobal Continue with AUDIO: Oregon Football's Secondary Finding its Stride.

AUDIO: Oregon Football's Secondary Finding its Stride

With their week three matchup with San Jose State approaching, the Oregon defense spoke with the media after Wednesday morning's practice. Entering year two under defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt, the Ducks have already seen improvement in the front seven and run defense, which had been a strength in 2017 as well. But the group that remains untested is the secondary, who will look to make more strides in their progression this Saturday. Listen below to the full interviews below. Head Coach Mario Cristobal Continue with AUDIO: Oregon Football's Secondary Finding its Stride.