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Ducks Take Squad of 64 To UCLA
10/21/17 | @GoDucksMoseley
Oregon's travel squad for Saturday's game as been thinned by some injuries, but left tackle Tyrell Crosby is on hand.
PASADENA, Calif. — Oregon's travel squad for Saturday's game at UCLA is smaller than usual, as the Ducks deal with some lingering injuries from last week's game at Stanford.
The good news, as the 1:07 p.m. kickoff on Pac-12 Network approaches, is the inclusion of senior left tackle Tyrell Crosby. The Outland Trophy candidate missed the second half at Stanford after experiencing concussion symptoms.
But fellow seven-game starter Jake Pisarcik and backup running back Tony Brooks-James, who also experienced concussion symptoms at Stanford, did not travel to Los Angeles. Nor did two regulars in the rotation up front defensively, lineman Scott Pagano and linebacker Jonah Moi.
The Ducks have three inside linebackers available Saturday, with starters Troy Dye and Jimmie Swain backed up by freshman Isaac Slade-Matautia. The Ducks have used 13 true freshmen already in 2017, and Slade-Matautia would be No. 14. Fellow true freshman Sampson Niu, who made his debut at midseason, did not travel due to a suspension for a violation of team rules, and former starter Blake Rugraff — who hasn't played on defense since being injured against Cal — did not make the trip to Los Angeles.
The other true freshmen on hand but yet to play this season are quarterback Demetri Burch, running back CJ Verdell, center Alex Forsyth and offensive lineman Ryan Walk.
In all, the Ducks brought 64 players south:
Quarterback (4): Taylor Alie, Demetri Burch, Braxton Burmeister, Justin Herbert
Running back (4): Kani Benoit, Darrian Felix, Royce Freeman, CJ Verdell
Wide receiver (9): Taj Griffin, Johnny Johnson III, Malik Lovette, Darrian McNeal, Dillon Mitchell, Charles Nelson, Alex Ofodile, Jaylon Redd, Brenden Schooler
Tight end (3): Ryan Bay, Jacob Breeland, Cam McCormick
Offensive line (11): Brady Aiello, Logan Bathke, Jacob Capra, Tyrell Crosby, Alex Forsyth, Jake Hanson, Shane Lemieux, George Moore, Calvin Throckmorton, Evan Voeller, Ryan Walk
Defensive line (9): Gary Baker, Drayton Carlberg, Austin Faoliu, Elijah George, Jalen Jelks, Hunter Kampmoyer, Henry Mondeaux, Jordon Scott, Malik Young
Outside linebacker (5): Gus Cumberlander, Justin Hollins, Fotu T. Leiato II, La'Mar Winston Jr., Bryson Young
Inside linebacker (3): Troy Dye, Isaac Slade-Matautia, Jimmie Swain
Cornerback (5): Ugochukwu Amadi, Thomas Graham Jr., Ty Griffin, Deommodore Lenoir, Arrion Springs
Safety (6): Brady Breeze, Billy Gibson, Mattrell McGraw, Nick Pickett, Tyree Robinson, Juwaan Williams
Specialists (5): Tanner Carew, Blake Maimone, Devin Melendez, Aidan Schneider, Adam Stack
The good news, as the 1:07 p.m. kickoff on Pac-12 Network approaches, is the inclusion of senior left tackle Tyrell Crosby. The Outland Trophy candidate missed the second half at Stanford after experiencing concussion symptoms.
But fellow seven-game starter Jake Pisarcik and backup running back Tony Brooks-James, who also experienced concussion symptoms at Stanford, did not travel to Los Angeles. Nor did two regulars in the rotation up front defensively, lineman Scott Pagano and linebacker Jonah Moi.
The Ducks have three inside linebackers available Saturday, with starters Troy Dye and Jimmie Swain backed up by freshman Isaac Slade-Matautia. The Ducks have used 13 true freshmen already in 2017, and Slade-Matautia would be No. 14. Fellow true freshman Sampson Niu, who made his debut at midseason, did not travel due to a suspension for a violation of team rules, and former starter Blake Rugraff — who hasn't played on defense since being injured against Cal — did not make the trip to Los Angeles.
The other true freshmen on hand but yet to play this season are quarterback Demetri Burch, running back CJ Verdell, center Alex Forsyth and offensive lineman Ryan Walk.
In all, the Ducks brought 64 players south:
Quarterback (4): Taylor Alie, Demetri Burch, Braxton Burmeister, Justin Herbert
Running back (4): Kani Benoit, Darrian Felix, Royce Freeman, CJ Verdell
Wide receiver (9): Taj Griffin, Johnny Johnson III, Malik Lovette, Darrian McNeal, Dillon Mitchell, Charles Nelson, Alex Ofodile, Jaylon Redd, Brenden Schooler
Tight end (3): Ryan Bay, Jacob Breeland, Cam McCormick
Offensive line (11): Brady Aiello, Logan Bathke, Jacob Capra, Tyrell Crosby, Alex Forsyth, Jake Hanson, Shane Lemieux, George Moore, Calvin Throckmorton, Evan Voeller, Ryan Walk
Defensive line (9): Gary Baker, Drayton Carlberg, Austin Faoliu, Elijah George, Jalen Jelks, Hunter Kampmoyer, Henry Mondeaux, Jordon Scott, Malik Young
Outside linebacker (5): Gus Cumberlander, Justin Hollins, Fotu T. Leiato II, La'Mar Winston Jr., Bryson Young
Inside linebacker (3): Troy Dye, Isaac Slade-Matautia, Jimmie Swain
Cornerback (5): Ugochukwu Amadi, Thomas Graham Jr., Ty Griffin, Deommodore Lenoir, Arrion Springs
Safety (6): Brady Breeze, Billy Gibson, Mattrell McGraw, Nick Pickett, Tyree Robinson, Juwaan Williams
Specialists (5): Tanner Carew, Blake Maimone, Devin Melendez, Aidan Schneider, Adam Stack
