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)
Brian Jackson speaks optimistically about the upcoming season. (Nate Barrett/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)
Head coach Mark Helfrich smiles after making a joke to the press at Oregon Ducks football Media Day. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)
Junior cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu reacts to a question by local media. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)
Number 41 Alejandro Maldonado, Oregon’s place kicker, talks with members of the media during the 2013 Oregon football media day. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)