BYU Football Pays Tribute To Fallen Oregon Player Spencer Webb

EUGENE, Ore. – The BYU soccer program honored the late Spencer Webb by inserting flowers on the sector previous to the Cougars’ recreation towards the Oregon Geese.

The Geese hosted the Cougars at Autzen Stadium on Saturday, September 17.

Earlier than the sport, BYU paid tribute to Webb, who handed away in July, by inserting a bouquet of flowers on the four-yard line.

Webb handed away on the age of twenty-two following a leisure accident.

Along with the flowers, former Geese and present BYU offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia carried an Oregon flag into the stadium in Webb’s honor. “As soon as once more, thanks to BYU for the sort gesture. Respect it very a lot,” Oregon public tackle announcer stated of Suamataia carrying the flag for Webb.

In response to the Lane County Sheriff’s Workplace by way of ESPN, Webb handed away after falling and hitting his head close to Triangle Lake, a well-liked spot for cliff leaping close to the College of Oregon.

“We’re deeply saddened to be taught of the passing of Spencer Webb,” Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens and head coach Dan Lanning stated in an announcement following Webb’s passing. “Our hearts exit to his household, teammates, and buddies at such a troublesome time. We’ll miss Spencer tremendously.”

“So vigorous in each second of the day,” Lanning added with a post on Twitter. “Your smile and power shall be missed Spencer. I like you!”

Webb, a local of Sacramento, California, was a junior tight finish for the Geese and a member of Oregon’s program since 2018. Throughout his 4 seasons with Oregon, Webb had 31 catches for 296 yards and 4 touchdowns in 29 contests.

No. 12 BYU vs. No. 25 Oregon

The Cougars as soon as once more begin off their season within the nationwide highlight after knocking off no. 9 Baylor in Provo final Saturday. BYU is as much as no. 12 within the AP ballot and awaits one other Prime 25 matchup, this week on the street towards no. 25 Oregon.

It’s one other alternative for a signature win for BYU, who’s garnering buzz from the school soccer world. Head coach Kalani Sitake will hope his group stays centered on the duty forward and not any postseason potential.

BYU is off to a 2-0 begin on the season with wins over South Florida and Baylor. Oregon opened the season with an embarrassing 49-3 loss to Georgia. They responded properly final week towards FCS Japanese Washington, thrashing the Eagles 70-14.

The Cougars face one other robust take a look at with a gifted and athletic Oregon squad. Dan Lanning took over as head coach this offseason, having helped lead the Georgia Bulldogs to Nationwide Championship in 2021. Switch quarterback Bo Nix, the previous Auburn Tiger, leads the offense for the Geese. He has 450 yards, 5 touchdowns and two interceptions on 70% completion for the season thus far. Linebackers Justin Flowe and Noah Sewell lead a difficult protection with dimension and pace.

BYU shall be with out extensive receivers Puka Nacua and Gunner Romney but once more. Nevertheless, as we noticed final week this group has loads of expertise ready within the wings. Chase Roberts broke out with eight receptions and 122 yards final week towards Baylor.

The BYU protection was the MVP in final week’s win, stifling the Bears and holding robust time and again down the stretch. The Cougars may even be with out two key items on the line of defense: Tyler Batty and Earl Tuioti-Mariner.

Finally, the distinction within the win over Baylor and the distinction this week shall be quarterback Jaren Corridor. Corridor got here up large when it was wanted, main the Cougars on two totally different two-minute drills per week in the past. He confirmed his management after the sport with his embrace of kicker Jake Oldroyd. His poise and management of the offense is obvious early on this 2022 season and he has a possibility for a breakout efficiency towards Oregon.

BYU’s recreation towards Oregon is broadcast on FOX and KSL NewsRadio.

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