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| 2008 Oregon Ducks football | |
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Holiday Bowl champion | |
Holiday Bowl, W 42–31 vs. Oklahoma State | |
| Conference | Pacific-10 Conference |
| Ranking | |
| Coaches | No. 9 |
| AP | No. 10 |
| Record | 10–3 (7–2 Pac-10) |
| Head coach |
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| Offensive coordinator | Chip Kelly (2nd season) |
| Offensive scheme | Spread |
| Defensive coordinator | Nick Aliotti (12th season) |
| Base defense | 4–3 |
| Captains | |
| Home stadium | Autzen Stadium |
Uniform | |
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| Team | W | L | W | L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 3 USC $ | 8 | – | 1 | 12 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 10 Oregon | 7 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 18 Oregon State | 7 | – | 2 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| California | 6 | – | 3 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Arizona | 5 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Arizona State | 4 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stanford | 4 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| UCLA | 3 | – | 6 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington State | 1 | – | 8 | 2 | – | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington | 0 | – | 9 | 0 | – | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2008 Oregon Ducks football team represented the University of Oregon as a member of the Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10) during the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by Mike Bellotti in his 14th and final season as head coach, the Ducks compiled an overall record of 10–3 with a mark of 7–2 in conference play, tying for second place in the Pac-10. Oregon was invited to the Holiday Bowl, where the Ducks defeated Oklahoma State, 42–31. The team played home games at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
Bellotti promoted to become the school's athletic director after the season.
Preseason
February 2 – Gary Zimmerman, offensive lineman for the Oregon Ducks from 1980 to 1983, was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. This induction marks the sixth former Oregon player to be selected into the Hall of Fame.[1]
April 4 – Nick Reed named to the Lott Trophy watch list. The trophy is awarded to the best collegiate defensive player each year.[2]
April 18 – Fenuki Tupou and Max Unger named to the Outland Trophy watch list. The trophy is awarded to the best interior lineman each year.[3]
April 27 – In the University of Oregon spring game the white team defeated the green team 36–3. The game featured breakout plays by Justin Roper, Ed Dickson and LeGarrette Blount.[4]
April 30 – In the NFL draft, three players are selected, Jonathan Stewart selected 13th overall to the Carolina Panthers, Dennis Dixon selected in the 5th round by the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Geoff Schwartz also going to the Panthers in the 7th round. Two other players were signed as free agents, Cameron Colvin with the San Francisco 49ers and David Faaeteete with the Chicago Bears.[5]
May 12 – Patrick Chung and Nick Reed named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy pre-season watch list. The award is given to the best defensive player in college football each year.[6]
May 13 – Max Unger named to the Dave Rimington Trophy pre-season watch list. The award is given to the outstanding NCAA Division I-A offensive center.[7]
June 30 – Jaison Williams was named to the Maxwell Football Club Award watch list. The Maxwell Award is presented to the most outstanding player of the year. Also, Jairus Byrd, Patrick Chung and Walter Thurmond III were named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list. The award is given to the best defensive player of the year.[8]
July 7 – Jairus Byrd, Patrick Chung, and Walter Thurmond III named to the Jim Thorpe Award pre-season watch list. The award is given to the best defensive back in college football each year. Oregon is the only school to have more than two nominees.[9]
July 13 – While swimming in the McKenzie River with some of his teammates, redshirt freshman defensive back Todd Doxey drowned. The accident occurred around 3:15 in the afternoon near the Marcola Road Bridge and he was pronounced dead at Sacred Heart Medical Center at 8:06 PM.[10]
July 26 – Junior linebacker Kevin Garrett was suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules. Garrett finished the 2007 season with 21 tackles with 5.5 for a loss.[11]
July 31 – Junior Ed Dickson has been named to the John Mackey Award watchlist, Dickson is one of 30 players named. The award is given to the Tight End who better exemplifies play, academics and sportsmanship.[12]
August 18 – Senior Nick Reed has been named to the Walter Camp Football Foundation Player of the Year award list. The Walter Camp Football Foundation has named 35 player for consideration.[13]
August 25 – It was announced by GoDucks.com that sophomore quarterback Nate Costa had re-injured his left knee during a practice on the preceding Wednesday. Current estimates place his recovery at eight to ten weeks, however the status of his ACL and MCL will be determined at the time of his surgery. This news means that redshirt sophomore Justin Roper will more than likely be the starter, and is expected to be challenged by sophomore transfer Jeremiah Masoli.[14]
Recruiting class
As of July 11, 2008, the University of Oregon had signed four junior college transfers and 16 high school seniors.[15]
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
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| Justin Thompson DT |
Torrance, California | El Camino CC | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 285 lb (129 kg) | 5.2 | Dec 12, 2007 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: --
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| Chris Harper ATH |
Wichita, Kansas | Northwest HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 226 lb (103 kg) | 4.5 | Jan 18, 2008 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 81
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| Darron Thomas QB |
Houston, Texas | Aldine HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 193 lb (88 kg) | 4.5 | Dec 13, 2007 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 80
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| Dion Jordan TE |
Chandler, Arizona | Chandler HS | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | 4.6 | Jan 9, 2008 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 78
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| LeGarrette Blount RB |
Scooba, Mississippi | East Mississippi CC | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 233 lb (106 kg) | 4.5 | Dec 19, 2007 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: --
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| Dewitt Stuckey OLB |
Stockton, California | Lincoln HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 214 lb (97 kg) | 4.6 | Nov 29, 2007 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 77
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| John Boyett S |
Napa, California | Napa HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 189 lb (86 kg) | NA | Jun 8, 2007 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 72
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| LaMichael James RB |
Texarkana, Texas | Liberty Eylau HS | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 4.4 | Feb 6, 2008 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 80
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| Hamani Stevens C |
Hemet, California | Hemet Senior HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 290 lb (130 kg) | 5.3 | Feb 6, 2008 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 78
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| Nick Cody OT |
Brush Prairie, Washington | Hockinson HS | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 290 lb (130 kg) | 5.0 | Jul 3, 2007 |