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Dan Lanning Updates Injuries Ahead of Washington Showdown
The Geese have been fairly lucky on the damage entrance this season, except for offensive lineman Steven Jones, who’s missed prolonged time after getting banged up in opposition to Jap Washington.
Broad receiver Chase Cota and defensive deal with Taki Taimani additionally did not play in Oregon’s 49-10 win over Colorado final week. Cota missed the second half of the Cal sport with an undisclosed damage, and Taimani hasn’t performed since Oct. 22 in opposition to UCLA.
On Monday, head coach Dan Lanning expressed optimism that the Geese may see some injured gamers return to motion.
“Taki was in a position to get on the market and perform a little bit as we speak. We’ll see what he appears to be like like shifting ahead,” Lanning informed reporters. “Chase continues to be going by that course of however we’ll see.”
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Oregon’s sack chief, outdoors linebacker DJ Johnson, offensive lineman Steven Jones, true freshman working again Jordan James additionally did not play final week for the Geese. Johnson exited twice when the Geese performed Cal, Jones hasn’t performed since September, and it is unknown whether or not James’ lack of taking part in time was attributable to damage vs. Colorado.
“I really feel like all these guys will probably be accessible,” Lanning stated when requested in regards to the trio. “I do know Steven’s been working his approach again. Steve was in a position to get some work in as we speak.
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Johnson’s absence final week was a notable one, because the Oregon defensive entrance did not file a sack of Colorado quarterback J.T. Shrout, as getting constant stress within the backfield continues to be an space for enchancment.
A potential return of Cota, Johnson and Taimaini can be a fine addition for the Geese, notably on protection, as Washington boasts one of many high passing assaults in all of faculty soccer.
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