Sports Episode 7 Fall ’13 – November 27, 2013

On this episode of Duck TV Sports, The Ducks and Beavers look to bounce back in the Civil War, Avery Patterson’s road to recovery has come full circle and Shea Rowe is becoming a leader of the women’s basketball team as a freshman.

All that and more with Chris Brooklier, Ryan Rouillard and Ronald Clark analyzing all the action.

Oregon Dons Pink Helmets in 62-38 Victory Over Washington State

In an effort to support October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Oregon donned pink helmets, gloves, socks and cleats against Washington State Saturday night at Autzen Stadium. After weathering a Pac-12 record in pass attempts (89) and completions (58) from Cougars QB Connor Halliday, Oregon came out on top 62-38 to advance to 7-0 (4-0) in 2013.

RB Byron Marshall turned in his most complete game of the season, rushing 21 times for 192 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Oregon hosts UCLA next week, which is coming off a 24-10 loss to Stanford. ESPN’s College GameDay has announced that it will be on hand in Eugene in anticipation of Oregon’s game against the Bruins.

Ducks Defeat Huskies 45-24 Behind Strong Performances From Mariota And Huff

Behind strong performances from Marcus Mariota and Josh Huff the Ducks went into Husky Stadium and took down Washington 45-24.

After returning from a leg injury he sustained in the second quarter, Huff shot some life into the Ducks with over 200 total yards and a touchdown. Marcus Mariota also put his foot clearly in the Heisman door with his dominating four touchdown performance.

The win was the Ducks first this season over a ranked opponent and they’ll look to keep when they play Washington State Saturday at Autzen Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m.

Oregon vs. Cal: 1st Quarter Summary

Oregon leads Cal 27-0, but the monsoon that has taken over Autzen Stadium is the real victor thus far.

There have been nine fumbles if you include a botched PAT hold. Nine, in one quarter! Byron Marshall fumbled twice on the opening possession of the game but he still managed to cap off the drive with a short touchdown run. A botched PAT later, the Ducks led 6-0. Marshall fumbled again on Oregon’s next possession, and Cal lost fumbles on its first three possessions of the game. The Ducks scored via two touchdown runs from Byron Marshall and two passes from Mariota, one to Huff and the other to Hawkins. Ifo Ekpre-Olomu also touched the ball for the first time this year on defense, snagging an INT in the end zone courtesy of Cal backup quarterback Zach Kline. Finally – and it was bound to happen – Oregon turned the ball over for the first time this year. On its fourth fumble of the game, freshman Thomas Tyner put the ball on the carpet in Oregon territory and Cal pounced.

Though, if it’s possible to look impressive while fumbling four times and botching a PAT in one quarter, the Ducks are doing it up four scores.