Oregon coaches and athletes wrapped up the last day of week two of preseason camp practices by answering questions for the media on Saturday Aug. 17. Topics of discussion this week included: Freshmen running back Thomas Tyner’s injury, Marcus Mariota’s Sports Illustrated cover, Ifo Ekpre-Olomu being selected as ESPN’s preseason All-American cornerback and much more.
Coach Mark Helfrich talks with the media after the last day of week 2 preseason camp practices. Coach Helfrich praised cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu for being selected as ESPN’s preseason All-American cornerback. Helfrich also still remains undecided on who will become the backup quarterback behind Marcus Mariota. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Sophomore tight end Pharaoh Brown leaves Saturday’s practice with a boot. Brown sustained a minor injury to his left foot earlier this week and expects to recover before the season opener on Aug. 31. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Marcus Mariota responds to questions on Aug. 15 about his recent Sports Illustrated cover and his progression as the Ducks’ lead quarterback. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Junior running back Ayele Forde talks about incorporating new players to the Ducks’ football program during the second week of preseason camp practices. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Redshirt transfer Dylan Ausherman talks with the media about replacing punter Jackson Rice. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Junior running back De’Anthony Thomas and junior cornerback Dior Mathis leave the last day of week 2 preseason camp practices on Saturday. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Senior place kicker Alejandro Maldonado talks with the media after the last day of week two preseason camp practices. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Marcus Mariota leaves the last day of week two preseason camp practices on Saturday. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Coach Helfrich talks to the media about special teams and real-game situational practices during the second week of preseason camp. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Junior running backs Ayele Forde and Kenny Bassett pose for a picture after the last day of week two preseason camp practices on Saturday. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)
Senior wide receiver Josh Huff talks with the media after the last day of week 2 preseason camp practices. Huff is now a graduating student and attended the summer commencement ceremony this morning at the Memorial Quad. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)