– The much-anticipated arrival of quarterback Vernon Adams to Oregon football may have to wait a few more days. Adams is still working to finish an undergraduate math class before he can graduate from Eastern Washington University and enroll in a University of Oregon graduate program. Adams, who recently spoke to Ryan Thorburn of the Register-Guard, is aiming to finish the class by August 13, three days after Oregon’s fall camp begins. If Adams arrives on the 13th, that would give him 23 days to master the offense and claim the starting spot before the Sept. 5 season-opener against Eastern Washington.

– Washington Post sportswriter Kent Babb recently profiled former Oregon football head coach Chip Kelly through interviews with his ex-wife and former Oregon coaches and players. Kelly, according to his predecessor, Mike Bellotti, is a difficult man to define. “In terms of football, he’s awesome; he’s willing to talk about anything,” Bellotti says. “But beyond that, he does play things very close to the vest.”

– Oregon softball infielder Stevie Jo Knapp recounted her experience of traveling to the Dominican Republic with 19 other student athletes to build a sports court. The eight-day trip took place in Batey 7, a small community outside of Santo Domingo.

– Emerald sports reporter Ryan Kostecka shared his experience playing Oakway Golf Course, one of Eugene’s oldest. The par-61 course is great for beginners, but also offers challenging holes for more experienced golfers.

– The Eugene Emeralds dropped a series-opener against the Boise Hawks 6-4 on Sunday evening. Emeralds reliever Tyler Griggs allowed four runs in the decisive ninth inning.

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