Zone Read PM: Latest looks at Oregon football’s draft class; softball dominates in Palm Springs

Originally Posted on Emerald Media via UWIRE

Prospects for incoming class — While departed Ducks are proving their worth at the 2013 NFL Combine, college football recruiting websites are still trying to sift through the settling dust of National Signing Day. Braden Gall at Athlon Sports took a look at Oregon’s incoming draft class Monday, which the website considers the fourth best in the Pac-12.

As usual, Thomas Tyner was given the lion’s share of the praise, but Gall also pointed out Oregon’s apparent desire to strengthen wide receiver, an otherwise sleepy position on the team last season.

Of course, much of that is contingent on which position the class’s “athletes” end up playing. San Diego twins Tyree and Tyrell Robinson could play either side of the ball, as could Juwaan Williams.

Oregon softball dominates in California — With excellent pitching and solid defense, the Ducks (14-3) upped its win streak to six during the final day of the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Palm Springs, Calif. Oregon dropped UNLV 4-2 and San Diego State 3-1 on the tournament’s final day. Here’s a closer look by the numbers:

10 — Strikeouts for Oregon senior pitcher Jessica Moore (7-2) in the team’s win over SDS. It was her second complete game of the season.

145 — Career appearances for Moore, a program-record. The All-American also became the first Duck to reach 80 career wins and moved into second all-time in innings (750.1).

2 — Ducks who hit over .400 with 6-for-15 weekends: Senior Kaylan Howard and junior Courtney Ceo. The two combined for one home run, seven RBI, three walks and three stolen bases.

0.00 — Tournament ERA for freshman pitcher Cheridan Hawkins. The lefty racked up 15 strikeouts while posting a 2-0 record.

5 — Days until Oregon hits the field again. The Ducks travel to Orlando, Fla., to play LSU, Long Island, Boston College, Temple, Michigan and Pittsburgh in the Citrus Classic starting March 1.

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