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Five Cal Players to Watch vs. Oregon
The Oregon Geese are coming off a robust 45-30 win over the UCLA Bruins. The win was the cherry on prime of the ESPN Faculty GameDay sundae that hit Eugene in week 8.
It additionally marks six straight wins for the Geese, and cements them because the workforce to beat within the Pac-12.
With all the thrill round Dan Lanning’s Geese, it may very well be simple to jot down off Oregon’s subsequent opponent, the 3-4 Cal Bears. However do not sleep on them.
Justin Wilcox, who reportedly declined the Oregon head teaching gig earlier than it was supplied to Lanning, has a observe document of gritty, low-scoring video games towards Oregon. Wanting on the final three video games between these two, none of them have a mixed rating of greater than 41 factors. Final season’s 24-17 win for Oregon got here down to at least one last play within the crimson zone for Cal.
Listed here are 5 gamers to look out for when the Geese journey to Berkeley this Saturday.
1. Jaydn Ott-Operating Again
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True freshman working again Jaydn Ott was a day-one starter for the Bears, and was a day-one baller. In his school debut, Ott went for 130 scrimmage yards and a rating — the primary Cal debutant to take action since Keenan Allen in 2010.
Since then, Ott has change into the third-best rusher within the Pac-12 with 617 speeding yards and 7 complete landing. In opposition to Arizona, Ott went off for 274 yards and three touchdowns on the bottom.
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Ott was a four-star prospect who stared at Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman. The gifted ballcarrier was dedicated to the Geese ate one level earlier than finally ending up at Cal.
The Geese’ robust run protection will now face one of many Pac’s greatest backs.
2. Jackson Sirmon-Linebacker
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The Golden Bears have not utilized the switch portal almost as a lot as another school packages. However Coach Wilcox has made some strong pick-ups, the foremost of them being inside linebacker Jackson Sirmon.
Sirmon is in his fifth yr of faculty ball, with the primary 4 being performed on the College of Washington. Final season with the Huskies was Sirmon’s greatest: beginning all 12 video games, recording a career-best 92 tackles, and being named an honorary All-Pac-12 choice.
As a Bear, Sirmon is on tempo to simply set a brand new profession greatest. His 62 tackles and 9 tackles per recreation are each third-best within the Pac. Sirmon is a giant motive why the Bears personal the third-best run protection within the Pac, ceding simply 120 speeding yards per contest.
3. Jack Plummer-Quarterback
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Whereas Sirmon could also be the most effective success from Cal’s ventures into the switch portal up to now, quarterback Jack Plummer stole the headlines within the low season.
Plummer is coming from Purdue, the place he solely began 13 video games over 4 years. Since arriving in Berkeley and beginning all seven video games this season, Plummer has been environment friendly.
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Regardless of rating within the back-half of the convention’s beginning quarterbacks in passing yards and touchdowns, Plummer has been good for the Bears. He is turned the ball over simply 4 occasions, and hasn’t thrown a couple of interception in a recreation since his 2019 freshman season at Purdue.
A exact short-passer, Plummer will not give the Geese many errors to capitalize on.
4. J. Michael Sturdivant-Huge Receiver
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J. Michael Sturdivant has had an unorthodox begin to his school profession. Sturdivant was redshirted as a freshman in 2021, and solely noticed the sphere as part of the particular groups unit.
However since incomes his begin at his most well-liked place of extensive receiver within the 2022 opener towards UC Davis, Sturdivant has gotten higher every recreation. Following that logic, Sturdivant had the most effective recreation of his younger profession final week towards Washington.
Sturdivant was the most effective Bears participant final weekend in Berkeley, main all receivers with 108 receiving yards and two touchdowns on eight receptions. His second landing was a 48-yard catch-and-run that tied the sport at 14.
His 37 receptions and 5.3 receptions per recreation are each seventh-best within the Pac, however are certain to rise as Plummer continues to see Sturdivant as his prime pass-catcher.
5. Daniel Scott-Security
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Cal has a duo of succesful safeties at their helm, with each sixth-year senior Daniel Scott and junior Craig Woodson. Each are neck-and-neck so far as statistics: Scott has 40 tackles, two passes defended, and two interceptions; Woodson has 37 tackles, three passes defended, and two interceptions.
The explanation Scott will get the nod from me is due to his observe document at Berkeley.
Scott is the one remaining Bear that was on the workforce when Wilcox took over as head coach six years in the past. As such, it is no massive shock that Scott is this system’s energetic profession chief in video games performed, begins, tackles and interceptions.
Coming off a First-Group All-Pac-12 season with 82 tackles and three interceptions, Scott is each a pacesetter and probably the most gifted gamers within the Cal locker room.
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The Oregon Ducks football team announced a unique and meaningful addition to its uniform closet on Sunday.
Oregon revealed a new yellow and black uniform combination known as the “Heroes” uniform, showing support for those who have battled or are battling cancer and raising awareness on the subject. The uniform, designed by the Lanning family, features a yellow jersey with black wings and diamond plating on the shoulders, along with “Stomp Out Cancer” on one shoulder and a “Flight + Fight” logo with a yellow ribbon on the other.
The pants are yellow, and the helmet is black with silver wings on the side. Several other small details throughout the uniform pay homage to design ideas from the Lannings.
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning’s wife, Sauphia, is a survivor of bone cancer. The cause is deeply important to their family, and this is the first time the family has had a say in designing a uniform for the Ducks.
The Oregon athletic department posted a touching video on social media of the design process, which involved contributions from Sauphia and her three sons.
Oregon will wear the uniforms for the first time on Friday night as it hosts Michigan State. The jerseys previously leaked on Nike’s website last Friday.
Oregon (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) vs. Michigan State (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten)
- When: Friday, Oct. 4
- Time: 6:00 p.m. PT
- Where: Autzen Stadium, Eugene
- Channel: Fox
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— Ryan Clarke covers the Oregon Ducks and Big Ten Conference. Listen to the Ducks Confidential podcast or subscribe to the Ducks Roundup newsletter.
Housing costs are high, but Oregon offers vast natural beauty, with forests and coastlines.
If you’re thinking of relocating in retirement, you might want to give Oregon serious consideration. It features abundant natural beauty, with Douglas fir and Western hemlock trees and many miles of coastline.
Oregon has a moderate climate, with temperatures usually not too cold or hot. It does get a lot of rain, though — averaging between 60 and 120 inches or so per year, which means there is less sunshine than in many other states. If you enjoy the great outdoors, you can swim, fish, ski, camp, hike, and more in Oregon — perhaps in its many national and state parks.
Those who enjoy cultural activities will find festivals for music, theater, flowers, and more.
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It’s worth noting that along with natural beauty, there are natural disaster risks — of wildfires, flooding, and earthquakes.
Oregon’s cost of living is a bit of a drawback, as it’s about 15% above the national average, per the World Population Review. Most spending categories are close to average, but not housing. The typical home price in Oregon was recently $511,513 — about 41% above the national average. Car insurance is on the low side, though, recently averaging $2,421 annually, about $596 below average.
Oregon is one of the 41 states that do not tax Social Security benefits — though withdrawals from 401(k) and IRA accounts and pension income are taxable. There is an estate tax in Oregon, for estates worth more than $1 million, and of course federal estate taxes still apply, too.
As you plan for your retirement, you should focus on the quality, availability, and cost of healthcare wherever you’ll be living. Oregon is far from the best or worst on that score, per MedicareGuide.com, which has rated it the 26th-best state in the nation for elderly healthcare.
Many cities and towns in Oregon have been recommended for retirees, such as Portland, Bend, Ashland, Eugene, Salem, Corvallis, and Hood River. Consider spending at least a few months in any location you’re thinking about, to make sure it’s a good fit.
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What’s The Drama: Oregon Quarterback Dillon Gabriel, Former Duck Bryan Addison Heated Exchange
The No. 8 Oregon Ducks are beating the UCLA Bruins (1-2) in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season. The 3-0 Ducks hope to stay undefeated in the late-night Big Ten conference clash in the Rose Bowl.
There are five former Ducks on the current UCLA team, including defensive back Bryan Addison. Addison has grabbed attention with two big plays vs. Oregon.
Oregon Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel had a heated exchange with Addison after Addison put a big hit Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson. Ferguson went to the locker room with an injury. Addison then intercepted Gabriel and returned the pick for 96 yard touchdown.
Late in the second quarter, Addison intercepted Gabriel and sprinted for a 96-yard touchdown to cut Oregon’s lead to 28-10. It was Gabriel’s first interception as a Duck.
How can Oregon grab back the momentum in the second half?
“Keep playing our game,” Oregon coach Dan Lanning told the Fox broadcast at halftime. “We’ve been able to stop them consistently. After that first series, we settled in defensively. We have to protect the ball on offense.”
Coach Lanning evaluatedGabriel’s play vs. UCLA, including his interception
“Really good decision making until that last one,” coach Lanning said. “That one is over with and we have to move to the next one.”
Gabriel had a heated exchange with Addison earlier in the second quarter.
Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson suffered a big hit from Addison. Ferguson took some time to get up. Ferguson walked off the field on his own power but had to go to the locker room before the half for further evaluation.
Ferguson’s quarterback and best friend, Gabriel, had some choice words for Addison after the hit.
Earlier this week, the senior Ferguson addressed playing some of his former teammates.
“I think it’s just really cool to be able to see those guys again,” Ferguson said. “I stay in touch with a lot of them. We’re really close as a class. Mo (Moliki Matavao) especially is one of my best friends still.”
Specifically, Addison impressed Ferguson.
“It’s the same thing we’ve seen,” Ferguson said of Addison. “He’s a good player. He flies around, he plays hard, and he’s lengthy, so he’s someone who can cause a lot of problems. It’s the same thing I’ve seen from since he practiced here and he was here, just he’s a good player.”
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Ferguson suffered a head injury and will not return to the game vs. UCLA, according to the FOX broadcast.
Ferguson chose to return to Oregon for his final season instead of entering his name in the 2024NFL Draft. In 2023, Ferguson finished with 414 receiving yards and six touchdowns, tied for sixth-most among all FBS tight ends. Five of Ferguson’s six touchdowns came in the final six games, including a two touchdowns in the Pac-12 Championship Game.
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