Like it or not, youth will be served at cornerback for Oregon


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Kermit said it best – it’s not easy being green. It’s particularly true if you’re less than four months removed from high school and are expected to step in immediately to provide much needed depth at one of the most critical positions in all of football. Yet, for Oregon true freshmen Verone McKinley and Kahlef […]

August 10, 2018

WFOD’s Preseason Superlatives: Cornerback Preview


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The anticipation in the air can only mean one thing: The onset of fall camp is upon us! August 3 is the date circled on the calendars of Duck fans near and far, as that is the day fall camp officially opens at the University of Oregon. The month of practices that follow will not […]

August 1, 2018

What are the Ducks getting in Elijah Blades?


Recruiting

The Ducks have officially rebounded from the two de-commitments they suffered in June. On the heels of Monday’s verbal commitment from Lanett (Ala.) four-star safety Trikweze Bridges, Wednesday saw the Ducks fill their recruiting void at defensive back completely, as they landed a verbal commitment from four-star JUCO cornerback Elijah Blades. The commitment from Blades gives […]

July 25, 2018

Could Oregon’s depth at safety buoy their lack of depth at corner?


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You guys remember that scene in Home Alone when Kevin sneaks into Buzz’s room to nose through his things before stumbling across a picture of Buzz’s girlfriend? Admittedly, it’s a dramatic parallel to make when considering Oregon’s depth at cornerback, but I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t pretty much the first thing that […]

July 9, 2018