With news about wide receiver Bralon Addison’s injury, wide receiver Keanon Lowe took questions from many media members today after practice. The Oregon native who will be playing his last season with Ducks this fall talked about his hopes for spring practice and Addison’s injury. Lowe and Addison both shared time as kickoff returners last season, and Lowe finished last year with 22 receptions for 244 yards.

On his performance so far this spring?

“I feel like I have been able to get a little bit better every single day. Every day we have practice and weight room and that’s really what spring ball is all about for me. I just want to continue to compete and continue to get better, and I feel like I can get a lot better by the end of spring ball.”

On specific things he wants to improve on? 

“Specifically, not really because you can get better in every aspect whether it is catching the ball or route running or playing faster and getting in shape. Just everything I hope to improve on.”

About his leadership role this season.

“Yeah, I guess I have. Last year I feel like I stepped in as a leader, so I have just continued to build off of that. I have continued to be vocal and show good work habits.”

About what he said to Bralon Addison about his injury.

“That was just between me and him, but obviously Bralon is a great player and he’s gone through this and this is an athlete’s worst nightmare but he’s the type of guy that will work harder than anyone to get back.”

On his absence affecting the wide receivers. 

“He’s still there. He is one of the smartest football guys I know. He is still in the meeting room everyday. He coaches up in between the plays. His absence on the field will definitely be missed, but that is the beauty of football – the next guy just has to step up.”

On basketball player Johnathan Loyd joining the football roster.

“It’s awesome. He has a big learning curve. He hasn’t played football in four years, so definitely been there to help him. He’s a good friend of mine, so I’m excited to have him as a teammate now… I think he has as good of a chance of anyone in that room.”

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