Oregon Ducks: Fresno State Bulldogs
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -– Team Nitro and Team Highlight took to the fields at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports on Monday for Day 1 of practice for Friday’s Under Armour All-America Game (5 p.m. ET, ESPN). Two powerhouse programs in the Southeastern Conference look to battle it out for one of the standout running backs, and one of the top uncommitted offensive linemen is out with an injury.
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Trips on tap for 2014 QB Jake Young 
October, 25, 2012
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When looking for high school football prospects in California, the quarterback position is usually a good place to start. Six signal-callers are ESPN Watch List members, with several more looking to play their way into the discussion. One of those quarterbacks is Jake Young, a 6-foot, 192-pound athlete at Hanford (Calif.) High School.
It has been a tough season for the Bullpups -- 1-8 on the season with one game remaining -- but the dual-threat Young is catching the eyes of college coaches. He has been to several Fresno State home games and made the trip to UCLA's early home win against Nebraska. Boise State, Michigan, Oregon and Utah are several programs that have expressed early interest as well. Young said Boise State, Fresno State and UCLA have been favorites of his for some time.
"Those are schools I've had interest in since I was a little kid," Young said. "Fresno is just 30 minutes north and I love the Boise program. I have a couple of cousins and uncles who went to UCLA. I love the atmosphere of their games."
It has been a tough season for the Bullpups -- 1-8 on the season with one game remaining -- but the dual-threat Young is catching the eyes of college coaches. He has been to several Fresno State home games and made the trip to UCLA's early home win against Nebraska. Boise State, Michigan, Oregon and Utah are several programs that have expressed early interest as well. Young said Boise State, Fresno State and UCLA have been favorites of his for some time.
"Those are schools I've had interest in since I was a little kid," Young said. "Fresno is just 30 minutes north and I love the Boise program. I have a couple of cousins and uncles who went to UCLA. I love the atmosphere of their games."
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Video: Oregon rolls past Fresno State
September, 8, 2012
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De'Anthony Thomas and Kenjon Barner combine to rush for over 300 yards and five touchdowns in 42-25 win over Fresno State.
Oregon recruiting: Quick Hitters
August, 29, 2012
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Brandon P. Oliver | ESPN.com
Things have been quiet on the recruiting side of things for the Oregon Ducks in recent weeks as they have been preparing for the upcoming season.
As the season kicks off this weekend, the Ducks will pay close attention to the start of the high school football season as they try to identify emerging prospects from around the country.
A number of recruits -- defensive prospects in particular -- will be evaluated by the Oregon staff in the coming weeks as their senior film makes its way into the hands of recruiters.
As the season kicks off this weekend, the Ducks will pay close attention to the start of the high school football season as they try to identify emerging prospects from around the country.
A number of recruits -- defensive prospects in particular -- will be evaluated by the Oregon staff in the coming weeks as their senior film makes its way into the hands of recruiters.
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Oregon Recruiting: Quick Hitters
August, 14, 2012
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Brandon P. Oliver | ESPN.com
The Oregon Ducks are working to implement new plays on the field and new players onto the roster. They are also beginning to look at some new targets for their 2013 recruiting class.
The Ducks are holding steady at eight commitments, but a few new offers could be extended in the coming weeks. At least one of those scholarship offers would likely result in another commitment soon after it is issued.
Linebacker Johnny Ragin (Wilsonville, Ore./Wilsonville) remains in touch with the Ducks and is still waiting on an offer from the in-state school.
The Ducks are holding steady at eight commitments, but a few new offers could be extended in the coming weeks. At least one of those scholarship offers would likely result in another commitment soon after it is issued.
Linebacker Johnny Ragin (Wilsonville, Ore./Wilsonville) remains in touch with the Ducks and is still waiting on an offer from the in-state school.
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California DB Henderson favors Oregon
July, 7, 2012
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Attending a school like Sacramento, Calif., powerhouse Grant High School has many benefits and few drawbacks. For defensive back Trayvon Henderson (Sacramento, Calif./Grant) it has been a little of both.
After being overshadowed by several of top prospects over the past two years, including U.S. Army All-American and Washington signee Shaq Thompson last year, Henderson is looking to leave his mark in 2012.
With a solid career to date, Henderson is now the man at the Northern California powerhouse. After a solid camp circuit this spring, Henderson received offers from Hawaii, Nevada and Colorado State and has heard from Colorado, Fresno State, Oregon and Washington State.
After being overshadowed by several of top prospects over the past two years, including U.S. Army All-American and Washington signee Shaq Thompson last year, Henderson is looking to leave his mark in 2012.
With a solid career to date, Henderson is now the man at the Northern California powerhouse. After a solid camp circuit this spring, Henderson received offers from Hawaii, Nevada and Colorado State and has heard from Colorado, Fresno State, Oregon and Washington State.
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Ducks reloading for another Pac-12 run
July, 2, 2012
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Brandon P. Oliver | ESPN.com
Jonathan Ferrey/Getty ImagesThe presence of dynamic young playmakers like De'Anthony Thomas are why expectations are still high for the Oregon Ducks despite key personnel losses.After a third straight conference title in Eugene, many people are expecting the Oregon Ducks to be knocked off their place atop the Pac-12 in 2012. With USC returning the majority of their lettermen, the prevailing thought is that the only team to leave Autzen Stadium with a victory in the Chip Kelly era is the clear favorite in 2012. While Oregon has handled itself very nicely with a target on their back in recent years, longtime Oregon fans know that the Ducks have a history of blossoming when others expect them to take a step back.
Is this the year the Ducks prove that they truly belong among the truly elite programs? Another run to the BCS after the loss of some of the best players in program history will speak volumes about where the Ducks truly stand.
The Ducks have to travel to Los Angeles to face USC in November, but the early season schedule sets up very nicely for the defending Rose Bowl champions. In seasons past, any double-digit-win campaign was considered a great season in Eugene, but times have changed and the Ducks have bigger plans.
An early look at the schedule makes the USC game the obvious choice as the game of the year out West, if not nationally. Both teams should be undefeated heading into the match up at the Coliseum, but a lot can happen between now and then. So what exactly will make the 2012 season a success for the Ducks?