Oregon football kicked off the start of early fall practices / pre-season camp with a media day event. Sports journalists and photographers flocked to the Casanova Center for an early peak at both the new look Helfrich-led Ducks and Hatfield-Dowlin Complex.

Sophomore running back Byron Marshall and senior defensive end Taylor Hart are interviewed prior to practice after Media Day. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Marcus Mariota responds to a question from the media audience. Mariota was interviewed by the media directly after head coach Mark Helfrich. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Head coach Mark Helfrich looks into the press crowd for questions at Oregon Ducks football Media Day. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Senior Josh Huff talks to the media about his leadership role as a wide receiver and his plans after college. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Junior De’Anthony Thomas discusses his roles between being a running back and a receiver for the upcoming Ducks’ football season. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Boseko Lokombo talks about his position as a returning linebacker with the media. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Byron Marshall listens to questions by local media about his role for the year. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)