– Former Oregon cornerback Terrance Mitchell completed his NFL Combine workouts in Indianapolis, Ind., on Tuesday. Mitchell didn’t rank in the top 15 among defensive backs in the 40-yard dash (4.63 seconds), vertical jump (34 inches) or broad jump (117 inches) but recorded the fastest time in the 3-cone drill (6.57 seconds) and tied for the best time in the 20-yard shuttle (4 seconds). Mitchell elected to forgo his senior season at Oregon and declare for the NFL Draft on Jan. 2 and is projected to be selected in the third round by Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller.
– The ninth ranked Oregon baseball team defeated the University of Portland 8-2 last night to improve to 8-0 on the season. The Ducks were sparked by a six-run first inning which included a three-run home run off the bat of junior catcher Shaun Chase, his first hit of the season. Starting pitcher Jeff Gold (2-0) threw five innings, allowing two runs on three hits with no walks and seven strikeouts. The home opener was the first of a 15-game home stand for Oregon. Next up is head coach George Horton’s old team, No. 5 Cal State Fullerton.
– Former Oregon tight end Colt Lyerla was awarded $10,000 by Adidas at the NFL Combine. Lyerla recorded the fastest 40-yard dash time while wearing the Adidas adizero 5-star 40 cleat model. Former Oregon State wideout Brandin Cooks was also given prize money and was later awarded $100,000 by Adidas for running the fastest overall 40-yard dash in the cleats.
– The Oregon softball team has been on a roll and has an improved ranking in two major collegiate softball polls. The Ducks climbed from No. 6 to No. 4 in the USA Today/NFCA poll, and from No.8 to No. 6 in the ESPN.com/USA Softball poll. They have won 14 straight games and are now 14-1 on the season after going a perfect 5-0 in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Cathedral City, Calif.
– Emerald sports reporter Hayden Kim was a guest on KWVA‘s Quack Smack last night to discuss Oregon men’s basketball and the Ducks’ upcoming Los Angeles road trip, as well as suspended sophomore guard Damyean Dotson. Kim’s complete audio session can be heard here. KWVA’s Quack Smack airs from 6-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and will feature an Emerald sports reporter every Tuesday. KWVA also airs Friday Night Spotlight from 7-9 p.m. each week.
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