Oregon Ducks (NCAA 10)

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For Ducks, it's simple: win and you're in
Oregon's Rose Bowl dreams come down to the Civil War at Autzen

EUGENE, OR - It doesn't get much simpler for the Oregon Ducks, and this is the scenario every single team in every sport wants to be in. A home game, with a win clinching a championship.

That's what will be on the line Thursday night at Autzen Stadium in the 113th edition of college football's Civil War, as the Oregon State Beavers travel to Autzen to face the Ducks. With a win, Oregon will clinch the Pac-10 championship and end USC's reign as conference champion. If the Ducks lose, the Trojans will win the conference with a win against Arizona on Saturday.

There is plenty of motivation for the visitors from Corvallis, however. It was a year ago when Oregon State's own Rose Bowl dreams were on the line in front of their home fans in the Civil War, and the Ducks fire bombed them 694 yards of offense in a 65-38 rout, humilating the Beavers and conquering Reser Stadium. Oregon State would like nothing more than to return the favor.

Both teams enter the game relatively healthy. LaMichael James is questionable for the Ducks, while Jamere Holland is expected to start. Both are recovering from abdominal injuries. For the Beavers, DE Kevin Frahm was lost for the season in OSU's first game with a foot fracture, and WR James Rodgers is questionable as he recovers from a torn pectoral muscle.

"Everybody understands what's at stake," Oregon coach Chip Kelly said. "This is a huge deal. Emotions are at their highest in rivalry games like this, and they've got the added incentive of revenge on their side. Our kids have had a great two weeks of practice, and we're excited to get out on the field in front of our home fans for the last time this season."

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Oregon State @ #4 Oregon
Autzen Stadium
Eugene, OR
December 3, 2009



Ducks smell the roses
It's the fall of Troy as Oregon wins the Civil War and ends USC's reign atop the Pac-10

EUGENE, OR - Even though it was clear they were outgunned, the Beavers never made it easy for the Oregon Ducks.

For two and a half quarters, Oregon State's defense held down the fort against UO, forging a 3-3 stalemate. But the Ducks' resolve broke through, as Jeremiah Masoli threw two touchdowns late in the 3rd quarter. After that, Oregon held off the Beavers last gasp of desperation in the 4th and won, 24-17, to clinch the Pac-10 title and automatic BCS bid to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

"This is the culmination of all the hard work these young men have put in," head coach Chip Kelly said on the field afterward as the Ducks players danced around with roses in their mouths. "It's a great testament to the work ethic, drive and determination put in by these players to be called Pac-10 Champions."

While the Ducks are all but a lock for Pasadena (barring upsets in both the Big 12 and SEC title games), it is unlikely they will face the traditional Big 10 foe in the Rose Bowl. Big Ten champion Penn State is 12-0 and essentially assured of a bid in the National Championship Game, and the Big 10 does not have another BCS team this season.

	1	2	3	4	OT	F
	0	3	0	14	-	17
	3	0	14	7	-	24

Team	Quarter	Scoring Play	Score
	1	Morgan Flint, 45 yard FG, 7:21	3-0
	2	Justin Kahut, 32 yard FG, 5:50	3-3
	3	Jeremiah Masoli, 17 yard pass to Tyrece Gaines (Flint kick), 3:50	10-3
	3	Jeremiah Masoli, 57 yard pass to Andre Crenshaw (Flint kick), 1:36	17-3
	4	Lyle Moevao, 12 yard pass to Casey Kjos (Kahut kick), 8:20	17-10
	4	Kenjon Barner, 24 yard run (Flint kick), 6:04	24-10
	4	Jacquizz Rodgers, 2 yard run (Kahut kick), 0:51	24-17

Oregon Ducks

Team Stats
Passing Yards: 118
Rushing Yards: 224
Total Yards: 342
1st Downs: 15
3rd Downs: 8-19 (42%)
4th Downs: 1-3 (33%)
Turnovers: 2
Penalties-Yards: 1-5
Time of Possession: 19:23

Player Stats

Passing
J. Masoli: 10-14, 118 yards, 2 TDs

Rushing
A. Crenshaw: 26 carries, 94 yards
J. Masoli: 20 carries, 66 yards
K. Barner: 7 carries, 47 yards, TD
J. Holland: 7 carries, 14 yards
N. Costa: 1 carry, 3 yards

Receiving
T. Gaines: 4 receptions, 24 yards, TD
J. Holland: 3 receptions, 7 yards
J. Maehl: 2 receptions, 30 yards
A. Crenshaw: 1 reception, 57 yards, TD

Defense
C. Matthews: 11 tackles, TFL, sack
T. Ward: 10 tackles, TFL
S. Paysinger: 9 tackles, TFL
W. Tukuafu: 9 tackles, 2 TFL
M. Johnson: 9 tackles, FR
W. Thurmond III: 5 tackles, TFL

Kicking
M. Flint: 1-1 FG, 3-3 PAT

Oregon State Beavers

Team Stats
Passing Yards: 211
Rushing Yards: 148
Total Yards: 359
1st Downs: 16
3rd Downs: 1-14 (7%)
4th Downs: 1-3 (33%)
Turnovers: 1
Penalties-Yards: 3-31
Time of Possession: 16:47

Player Stats

Passing
L. Moevao: 11-25, 152 yards, TD
S. Canfield: 4-4, 59 yards

Rushing
Jac. Rodgers: 24 carries, 126 yards, TD
L. Moevao: 8 carries, 0 yards
J. Stevenson: 3 carries, 9 yards
R. McCants: 2 carries, 9 yards
Jam. Rodgers: 1 carry, -2 yards
S. Tuimanuei: 1 carry, 6 yards

Receiving
C. Kjos: 6 receptions, 66 yards, TD
H. Croom: 3 receptions, 57 yards
Jac. Rodgers: 2 receptions, 7 yards
D. Catchings: 2 receptions, 46 yards
J. Reese: 1 reception, 16 yards
Jam. Rodgers: 1 reception, 19 yards

Defense
S. Tuimaneui: 15 tackles, 3 TFL
L. Mitchell: 12 tackles
M. Hunt: 10 tackles, TFL
P. Henderson: 10 tackles, 2 TFL, FR
K. Pankey: 8 tackles, 2 TFL
T. Clark: 7 tackles, TFL, FR
D. Pa'aluhi: 7 tackles, 2 TFL
K. Kristic: 6 tackles, TFL

Kicking
J. Kahut: 1-1 FG, 2-2 PAT

Record: 11-1, 8-1

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Please tell me that Oklahoma and Florida lost!!!

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So you're going to the Rose Bowl!

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Week 14 Recap

Top 25 Action
#4 Oregon 24, Oregon State 17
#5 USC 40, Arizona 16
#10 Rutgers 21, #13 West Virginia 17
Hawaii 30, #11 Wisconsin 24
Cincinnati 29, #12 Pittsburgh 24
#15 Boise State 40, New Mexico State 17
California 34, #18 Washington 16
#21 South Florida 31, Connecticut 24

National Players of the Week
Offense: Andre Byrd, HB, Navy: 210 rushing yards, 2 TDs; 42 receiving yards, TD
Defense: LJ Harbison, MLB, Western Kentucky: 14 tackles, 5 TFL, 2 sacks, FF

Pac-10 Players of the Week
Offense: Ronald Johnson, WR, USC: 211 all-purpose yards, 2 total TDs
Defense: Armond Armstead, DE, USC: 13 tackles, 4 TFL, 2 sacks

Heisman Watch

1. Tim Tebow, QB, Florida: 3960 passing yards, 43 TDs, 7 INTs, 741 rushing yards, 4 TDs
2. Graham Zug, WR, Penn State: 112 receptions, 1519 yards, 18 TDs
3. Daryll Clark, QB, Penn State: 4056 passing yards, 39 TDs, 6 INTs
4. Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma: 3047 passing yards, 31 TDs, 9 INTs
5. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State: 4324 passing yards, 35 TDs, 6 INTs

Conference Championship Week Top 25

1. Oklahoma (33) 12-0; next: Big 12 CG vs. #13 Kansas State (10-2)
2. Penn State (28) 12-0; next: IDLE
3. Florida 11-1; next: SEC CG vs. #6 Alabama (10-2)
4. Oregon 11-1; next: IDLE
5. USC 11-1; next: IDLE
6. Alabama 10-2; next: SEC CG vs. #3 Florida (11-1)
7. Utah 11-1; next: IDLE
8. Texas 10-2; next: IDLE
9. Oklahoma State 10-2; next: IDLE
10. Rutgers 10-2; next: IDLE
11. Georgia Tech 9-3; next: IDLE
12. Boise State 10-2; next: IDLE
13. Kansas State 10-2; next: Big 12 CG vs. #1 Oklahoma (12-0)
14. Tennessee 9-3; next: IDLE
15. Kansas 9-3; next: IDLE
16. West Virginia 9-3; next: IDLE
17. Notre Dame 10-2; next: IDLE
18. South Florida 9-3; next: IDLE
19. Iowa 9-3; next: IDLE
20. Pittsburgh 9-3; next: IDLE
21. North Carolina 9-3; next: ACC CG vs. Clemson (8-4)
22. Ohio State 8-4; next: IDLE
23. Wisconsin 9-3; next: IDLE
24. LSU 8-4; next: IDLE
25. Miami-FL 8-4; next: IDLE

Conference Championship Week BCS Top 15

1. Oklahoma 1.000
2. Penn State 0.994
3. Florida 0.989
4. Oregon 0.983
5. USC 0.978
6. Alabama 0.972
7. Texas 0.964
8. Utah 0.956
9. Oklahoma State 0.944
10. Rutgers 0.940
11. Boise State 0.936
12. Georgia Tech 0.920
13. Kansas 0.913
14. Notre Dame 0.912
15. Tennessee 0.908

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Final 2009 Pac-10 Standings

			Pac-10	Overall	PF	PA
1.		Oregon	8-1	11-1	463	312
2.		USC	8-1	11-1	387	220
3.		Washington	6-3	9-3	339	250
4.		Arizona	5-4	7-5	335	271
5.		Oregon State	5-4	7-5	288	222
6.		UCLA	5-4	6-6	305	335
7.		California	4-5	7-5	343	242
8.		Washington State	2-7	4-8	269	319
9.		Arizona State	2-7	4-8	257	337
10.		Stanford	0-9	0-12	174	472

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Pac-10 Champions invade California
As they prepare to showcase their program on the grandest stage, the Ducks shine in the Golden State once again

EUGENE, OR - The word is spreading, possibly faster than anyone could have anticipated. But the grand vision Chip Kelly has for the Oregon program is quickly moving toward reality. The Ducks have supplanted USC as Pac-10 champion and will look to show out in Pasadena in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day. Meanwhile, the other part to that equation - becoming an elite recruiting power in the nation - is becoming reality as well, as in the wake of their emotional victory over Oregon State, the Ducks secured verbal commitments from three elite defensive prospects, all California natives, and one at each level of defense.

4-star defensive tackle Kenton Montgomery of Long Beach, 4-star cornerback Ray Webb of Tracy, and 4-star inside linebacker Rob Givens of Lompoc all made it official after the Civil War, committing to ace recruiter and co-defensive coordinator Brian Kudron, who made it his personal mission to go into California and pull out stars. All three players definitely qualify as stars, all ranked in the top 100 nationally. Montgomery, the #4 DT in the country, is #83 nationally. Givens is the #5 middle linebacker and #64 overall, and Webb is the #5 corner and #38 overall.

"I just felt really comfortable up there at Oregon," the 6'5, 322-pound Montgomery said. "There is a buzz around the program, you can sense the momentum increasing, and I wanted to be a part of that." As a star at Long Beach Polytechnic High School, Montgomery was an elite national recruit and turned down USC and UCLA to pick the Ducks.

The Ducks targeted several linebackers this year, and while many fell off the board, Rob Givens stuck around, and the Ducks fought off Arizona State, USC (no offer) and Notre Dame (no offer) to secure his services. At 6'1, 226 pounds, Givens is physically ready to play, but will get a year of tutelage under star MLB Casey Matthews, assuming he returns for his senior year.

Webb was perhaps the biggest surprise. The 5'11, 182-pound cornerback had been considered a strong lean to California, but the Ducks' strong finish combined with Cal faltering badly to a 7-5 finish turned the tide.

"I grew up a Cal fan," Webb admitted. "I always thought I'd end up going there, but the way the season played out, I think Oregon's on the rise, and I want to play in the Rose Bowl, and I think they're gonna be there a lot." Webb turned down scholarship offers from Cal, USC and Texas to choose Oregon.

Despite the commitment of Webb, the Ducks remain in hot pursuit of fellow 4-star, top 100 cornerback Mario Hill of Anaheim, who will also choose between the Ducks, Trojans and Bears.

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Will King crown the Ducks?
#1 DE visits Eugene once again, begins to formulate a process

EUGENE, OR - This is, unquestionably, becoming the best recruiting class in Oregon history. They have assembled a deadly quartet of playmakers on offense (QB Jarrett Jones, HB Patrick Jackson, WR Denzel Jefferson and TE James Johnson) and are collecting the elite defensive difference makers needed to stay at the top (defensive linemen Kenton Montgomery, Jesse Johnson and Brett Thompson, linebacker Rob Givens, cornerback Ray Webb and safeties James Alston and Lionel Holland).

But the cherry on top, the crown jewel, remains at large.

5-star Portland defensive end Michael King made his third trip to Eugene for the Civil War, this time on an official visit. Considering his numerous trips in the past, it isn't surprising that he didn't have anything overly new to report.

"It was more of the same," King said. "That's not a bad thing. I love everything Oregon has to offer, and I feel comfortable there since I've been there a few times now. There are no surprises."

One thing that has changed is the addition of 4-star defensive ends Jesse Johnson and Brett Thompson to the Oregon class.

"I talked about that with the coaches," the 6'7, 242-pound King said. "They said the addition of those guys doesn't change how they feel about me. They told me I've got a spot whenever I want to take it, and I don't mind them recruiting other guys. I believe in my own abilities, and there's competition everywhere. I don't want anything to be handed to me."

As for when he will actually make a decision, King is starting to zero in.

"I'll announce either sometime in January or at Signing Day in February. I like Oregon, Texas, Oklahoma, Michigan and USC, and I'm going to give all those coaches time to do in-home visits and stuff like that. I want to make sure everyone on my final five has a fair shot."