Oregon Ducks NCAA Football News

When the #AskEmmert call went out on Twitter Friday morning, social media gave the NCAA president the digital equivalent of an earful of scorn .

Last season, the most well-known Oregon Ducks cornerback was Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, and he was viewed as a first-round prospect in the 2014 NFL Draft before ultimately deciding to stay in school for another year.

We're past the halfway point of Oregon spring football, so let's take a look at the biggest storylines of the spring season thus far.

The beauty of college football is the fact that each and every year teams must replace players who have moved on.

The 49ers may be willing to part ways with a player who was regarded as one of the most exciting prospects heading into the 2012 NFL Draft.

Oregon's eighth practice is over, meaning spring football has moved past the halfway point until the May 3 spring game.

The injury Oregon wide receiver Bralon Addison sustained last week could hold the talented junior out of action for the duration of the 2014 season.

A team is only as good as its twos and threes -- or so says Oregon wide receiver coach Matt Lubick.

After injured players and implemented plays held back Oregon from operating at full speed during the first half of spring football practices, coach Mark Helfrich expects the pace and performance to gradually increase until the May 3 spring game after a slow start.

The job description includes safeguarding their leader from defensive players coming after the quarterback with bad intentions.

Aug 9, 2013; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive end Dion Jordan during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Everbank Field.

Sep 22, 2013; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive end Dion Jordan reacts after defeating the Atlanta Falcons at Sun Life Stadium.

When Marcus Mariota needed to deliver a clutch throw last season, Oregon's star quarterback usually put his trust in Josh Huff to make a big catch.

On a recent sunny morning, Dior Mathis slipped out of a side door from Oregon's football complex and strolled to a nearby parking lot by weaving behind a row of cameras focused on teammates.

The Eagles' need for an outside linebacker has been discussed at length this offseason , and when it comes to ideal fits to fill the need, two names consistently pop up -- UCLA linebacker Anthony Barr and Miami Dolphins linebacker/defensive end Dion Jordan.

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Running back Joe Bergeron #24 of the Longhorns carries the ball as defensive tackle Taylor Hart #66 of the Ducks defends.

For instance, Tra Carson 's role primarily consisted of short-yardage situations, including third downs and goal-to-go scenarios.

Addison was the team's top returning receiver with the loss of senior Josh Huff, who led Oregon in catches, receiving yards and touchdowns last season, to the NFL.

Nov 16, 2013; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Bralon Addison runs with the ball against the Utah Utes at Autzen Stadium.