Neuheisel upheaval will distract Washington

Originally Published: July 2, 2003

Despite Washington's talent, the Rick Neuheisel situation will be a large distraction for the team.

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By By Mel Kiper Jr.
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Editor's Note: ESPN.com's Mel Kiper Jr. is previewing the 2003 college football season by taking a team-by-team look at the six major conferences. Following is Part II of the Pac-10.

Oregon
Incumbent starter Jason Fife enters the fall with the pressure on him to win the quarterback job decisively, because Kellen Clemens can come in and spark the team with his playmaking abilities. If they enter the season as equals, that could tip the scale in Clemens' favor.

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