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Last spring, we had no idea what was coming. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the nation to its knees with over 200,000 dead. Protests remind us of the seemingly inextricable inequities upon which this nation was built. A reckoning shows us how institutions have failed us. This includes the Daily Emerald — as well as newspapers around the country. But this doesn’t mean journalism can no longer hold the powerful accountable, illuminate mistreatment of marginalized groups nor encourage the public to do the same. On the contrary, this do-or-die moment for the industry — during which many independent reporters and news organizations have taken courageous moves to do better than their predecessors — allows us to become re-energized in our efforts for a better future for journalism. During the year I will be editor in chief, my plan for the Emerald centers around three pillars: diversity, engagement and transparency. Diversity It’s no secret that newsrooms do not reflect the diversity of the communities they cover. In 2018, a Pew Research Center study found that employees in newsrooms — a term covering print and online

reporters, photographers and editors, among others — are more likely to be White and male than all other U.S. workers. More than three-fourths of newsroom employees are White, for example, and about six in 10 are men. What do those numbers look like at the Emerald? We’re not sure yet. That’s why I want to begin tracking these statistics, so we can answer questions like: How many applicants are White men? How many students of color apply, and how many do we extend offers to? How many low-income or firstgeneration students apply, and how long do they stay in the newsroom? These kinds of questions have anecdotal, piecemeal answers, but we need quantifiable data if we want to gauge the impact of any potential initiatives. Few other student newspapers release diversity data, but I pledge to release a diversity report by Dec. 1. This report will be modeled after The Daily Bruin, UCLA’s independent, student-run newspaper, which has released an annual report for the past few years. Releasing a report like this aligns with our values of transparency and would hold us accountable for becoming more inclusive, and it is far past time for us to do so. To develop a plan of action, we need hard numbers for what the demographics of the Emerald look like so that we can improve upon it. Engagement This year, continuing to engage with our readers (including yourself, the person reading this) is critical in our mission to “serve the UO community with news, information and a marketplace.” Though the coronavirus pandemic means that we won’t be able to meet in person for events such as last year’s open house, having to physically distance ourselves from one another doesn’t mean the Emerald can’t tell community (Emerald Archives)

stories and build deeper relationships. Watchdog coverage of tuition and administration, profiles of UO athletes and examinations of Eugene’s vibrant arts scene will continue. Stories where we investigate the administration and illuminate wrongdoings — for example, late graduateemployee paychecks or moldy university housing — are also essential to our journalistic mission. Transparency In line with a diversity report is my plan to make the Emerald more transparent. One area we’re making strides is general newsroom standards: The correction log is a great addition and something that’s sorely needed. It keeps the Emerald accountable for our errors and lets us see where we need improvement. To continue this, I plan to publish our internal ethics and standards guide and allow you all to comment and ask questions. Our guide, created by 2019-20 Editor in Chief Michael Tobin, outlines our mission statement, newsroom values and expectations for our reporters, detailing our rules around instances of plagiarism, “no-surprises” policy for contacting sources and procedures for correcting errors in stories. When I started at the Emerald as a news reporter in fall 2017, I didn’t expect to spend all of my time in the newsroom. I didn’t expect to fall in love with journalism and to work more on the stories I wrote than my schoolwork. I didn’t expect to become the editor in chief. And just about no one expected a pandemic to turn our lives upside down. But this is when journalists need to step up and act courageously with reporting that both informs and empowers readers to hold their government officials accountable. Ryan Nguyen is the Emerald’s editor in chief for the 2020-21 school year.

Around OR REGIONAL AND STATE NEWS HOLIDAY FARM FIREFIGHTING EFFORTS CONTINUE: The Holiday Farm Fire has reached 55% containment, as last updated the morning of Sept. 28. Ranging from the west of McKenzie Bridge to the town of Vida, the blaze is just under 175,000 acres. Lane County has retracted all evacuation notices and partially reopened OR-126. Roughly 750 people are combatting the fire and the National Wildfire Coordinating Group estimates it will be contained by Oct. 29. – LEO BAUDHUIN

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FILM FESTIVALS CONTINUE: Though many movie theaters remain closed, three film festivals will continue in Portland this fall. The 43rd Portland International Film Festival, cut short in March, will screen films virtually and at the Cinema Unbound Drive-In from Oct. 1-3. The Portland Latin American Film Festival offers streaming rentals of a film or two each month through November, and the Portland Oregon Women’s Film Festival will virtually deliver short films and Q&As on Oct. 1. – SARAH-MAE MCCULLOUGH PAC-12 OVERTURNS PREVIOUS DECISION TO CANCEL SEASONS: The Pac-12 announced Thursday that both football and basketball will play seasons in 2020 after having previously ruled to cancel the football season. Football will begin on Nov. 6 and will feature a seven-game slate. Fans, however, will not be allowed to attend the games. Basketball remains unchanged as of now and will begin on Nov. 25. – SHANE HOFFMANN

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‘YOU ARE YOUR SAFEST SEX PARTNER’

STAYING SAFE AND SATISFIED IN A PANDEMIC • BY ISABEL LEMUS KRISTENSEN •

HOW TO THE FOCUS ON ONLINE DATING AND DIGITAL CONSENT WHILE BEING SAFE ABOUT SEX AND KNOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS YOU CAN TAKE DURING COVID-19 The coronavirus pandemic has shaken up many aspects of people’s lives, and romance is no exception. After months of social distancing and quarantining, people want to seek out intimacy. However, COVID-19 has left people unsure of what risks sex and dating pose. Some people are turning to online dating as a result. Emily, a University of Oregon student who asked that her last name not be published, started an online relationship right after the pandemic began. For her, entering a relationship during the pandemic was both scary and comforting. “It was another person I could talk to about all my fears and, for that reason, it made the new relationship a lot more intimate than normal,” she said. Emily and her boyfriend talked over FaceTime and watched movies together. While they were not physically close to each other, Emily said they could connect over the shared trauma of living through a pandemic. “It was nice having someone as an anchor, even when I was up to my neck in the stress of unemployment, online classes and fear for my parents’ health,” Emily said. But after six months of online dating, Emily and her boyfriend broke up. Once physical distancing restrictions had loosened and the two were able to see more of each other, Emily realized their relationship “was a lot more ideal virtually than it was in reality,” she said. “I think my view of him was clouded by the fog of the pandemic,” she said, “and I was just hanging onto the last shred of intimacy from before the pandemic.” During such a stressful time, some crave social and physical connection. After all, humans are social creatures. Lydia Giersch, a student who works with UO’s Protection Connection program, said she recognizes the challenges many people, especially college students, face at a moment when restrictions on in-person gatherings are

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crucial to slowing the spread of COVID-19. “COVID definitely had a big impact because it seems like the polar opposite of things that we usually do, especially when you’re in college,” Giersch said, “which is seeking out new people and trying new things.” Despite the COVID-19 guidelines in place, “No one is under the assumption that sex isn’t happening between students right now,” said Giersch, a senior majoring in women’s, gender and sexuality studies. Giersch said sex education programs are adapting their approach to helping students make the healthiest choices for themselves. Protection Connection, for example, gives UO students free sexual health supplies through a delivery service in the residence halls and in spots across campus. The program is continuing its normal operations during the pandemic and is launching a pickup program for off-campus students this fall, Giersch said. COVID-19 has added new elements to sex and dating that people didn’t have to worry about before the pandemic began. How do you go on a date in a pandemic, for one? Giersch recommended scheduling virtual dates. However, she added that it’s important for people to communicate with their partners and have conversations about each partner’s boundaries. “When it comes to digital consent, the way we communicate is definitely based on body language and facial language,” Giersch said. “So when you take that out of the equation, it can definitely get trickier.” Cate Clegg-Thorp, a health promotion specialist at the UO Health Center, recommended that students reflect on their own boundaries before dating or being intimate. “It’s just going to position you in a much stronger place to be able to have those conversations,” she said. After online dating for six months, Emily

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offered similar advice. “I think a relationship during this time could really help people who are struggling with loneliness,” she said. “Just be transparent before you meet and establish boundaries early on.” More people have also been engaging in cybersex and sexting during the pandemic, said Fran Smith, co-director of the Organization Against Sexual Assault at UO. Smith emphasized the importance of digital consent. “Any photos sent or received must have confirmed consent from both parties,” Smith said. “Let’s say someone wants to send a lewd photo to

COVER someone they met on Tinder. That is a perfectly normal and healthy impulse, so long as the person on the receiving end of the message has confirmed that they would like to receive it.” When screenshotting or saving such content, Smith said there must also be a clear and enthusiastic “Yes!” to the question. Recording sexual acts without consent is also never okay, Giersch said. “If someone has been

“AND IF YOU DO MAKE THE DECISION TO ENGAGE IN INTIMATE RELATIONS OR MEET UP WITH SOMEONE, BE AWARE OF THE PRECAUTIONS YOU CAN TAKE.” Lydia Giersch, a student worker with UO’s Protection Connection program

violated this way, they definitely have the right to report it and seek legal action,” she said. Paulina Kuchepatova, an OASA co-director, said having open conversations about COVID-19 concerns and boundaries should be a “new extension” of the conversations that people already have with their partners. “A lot of sex-positive work focuses on destigmatizing topics that might be considered taboo or uncomfortable, and COVID is no exception,” said Kuchepatova, a senior studying public relations and Russian. Right now, it’s important for people to consider their risk of exposure to COVID-19 when it comes to sex and dating, Giersch said. “You are your safest sex partner,” she said. “And if you do make the decision to engage in intimate relations or meet up with someone, be aware of the precautions you can take.” A person’s next safest sex partner is someone they live with, according to guidance from the New York City Health department. NYC Health recommends that people skip sex if they or their partner is not feeling well, have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 or have an underlying medical condition that could worsen the effects of COVID-19. While many people may be abstaining from sex at the moment, Kuchepatova said this is a perfect opportunity for people to get in touch with themselves and their sexuality through masturbation. “Many studies have shown that masturbation also aids in stress relief by producing hormones such as dopamine, endorphins and oxytocin, among other things,” she said. Smith said that students should invest in sex toys and personal devices as a way to relax. “I think that pleasure is something that can fall to the wayside as we become busy,” they said. Giersch said Protection Connection has previously partnered with As You Like It, an environmentally conscious and genderinclusive sex-toy shop based in Eugene, and she

recommended it for students. “We do talk about sex toys beause it’s a normal part of someone’s sexuality and sexual life,” she said. Protection Connection publishes a weekly newsletter on intimacy, pleasure, relationships and sexual health. In the latest issue on intimacy, students can find tips for “Stay at Home Sensual Self-Care” such as exercising, breathing exercises, dancing and engaging in pleasure, “with or without the help of erotica, a partner or pornography.” Smith also recommended students routinely visit a sexual healthcare professional. “Making sure to get tested for COVID and STIs regularly is important to reduce the spread of the virus,” Smith said. “We don’t recommend group dating or any situation involving a gathering of ten or more people, to stay in accordance with state of Oregon Phase II recommended guidelines.” The UO Health Center has STI testing available to students amid the pandemic and students can access contraceptives through its pharmacy, Clegg-Thorp said. “Students can actually just consult with a pharmacist and get a birth control prescription for something like the pill or a few other options there at our pharmacy,” she said. Clegg-Thorp said students can access telehealth if they are reluctant to visit the Health Center. During such a challenging and uncertain time, Kuchepatova stressed the importance of selfcare. “Everyone’s sexual health journey is unique to them, just like everyone’s experience with the pandemic,” she said. “We understand that times are hard.” Smith said it is also okay for people to be single or to feel lonely right now. “It is human to want to be around others, and missing human contact is something that I even struggle with sometimes,” they said. “We are all in this together, and we are here to support students through their journey towards or through healthy sexuality.”

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» SOCIAL DISTANCING » WEARING A MASK » GETTING TESTED FOR COVID

Protection Connection Gives UO students free sexual health supplies through a delivery service in the residence halls and in spots across campus

The UO Health Center Has STI testing available to students amid the pandemic and students can access contraceptives through its pharmacy

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NEW PODCAST DETAILS PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM’S RACE ISSUES BY AUDREY KALMAN When people think of the Brown v. Board of Education decision of 1954, they often think of an end to segregation in schools. The U.S. Supreme Court decision stated that the idea of “separate but equal” in public education was inherently racist in how it denied Black children the equal opportunity they are guaranteed under the Fourteenth Amendment. Brown v. Board of Education meant progress — but it certainly did not mean resolution. The current American public school system is ridden with problems, and many of those problems revolve around race. De facto segregation is very much still happening, as is the subject of the bestselling book “Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?” Students of color are also “especially vulnerable” to the school-to-prison pipeline, as the American Civil Liberties Union wrote. Folks of color still don’t have the same educational experiences that White folks do. This is the topic of a new podcast from The New York Times and Serial Productions, released in mid-July. The title of the five-episode series clearly states who is largely responsible for these differing experiences: “nice white parents.” The podcast starts conversations that White people need to be having to understand their role in the problems of America’s public schools. Chana Joffe-Walt, a producer for “This American Life,” is the main voice of the podcast. Joffe-Walt’s narration is supplemented by some archival footage and a lot of recorded interviews. The archival footage is primarily from the era immediately after Brown v. Board anchors the contemporary interviews in the long history of the problems of America’s public schools. In 2015, Joffe-Walt was part of a team that won a Peabody Award in 2015 for a radio story on school desegregation. She has also worked as a reporter for NPR, and her years of experience come across in “Nice White Parents,” which The New York Times referred to as a “five-year process.” “Nice White Parents” looks at a specific school in Brooklyn, New York City: the School for International Studies. SIS was made up mainly of students of color, but then a group of White parents decided to enroll their children there. The school then fell into conflict between the longtime community members and the newbies. The addition of White students, with their more privileged backgrounds, ends up taking opportunities away from students of color, often by way of budget cuts and discontinued extracurricular activities. Joffe-Walt skillfully tells the saga of SIS which entails everything from Parent-Teacher Association drama to a French embassy. Essentially, the well-intentioned — and well-off — White families caused the school’s formerly close-knit community to unravel. Like many of Serial Productions’ podcasts —

including the original Serial and also S-Town — “Nice White Parents” looks at one specific instance and uses it to analyze society more broadly. Joffe-Walt’s reporting is on a school in New York City, but it’s relevant to the public school systems across the country. If White people want to begin to truly address problems that revolve around race, they must educate themselves on their role in creating those problems. There are overt instances of White racism,

but there are also more subtle acts, such as messing with the public school system. “Nice White Parents” is a superb way for White people to begin the work of understanding the subtle, yet crucial effects that even the friendliest of White folks can instigate. Even when White folks think their actions are going to improve the education system for all students, they often wind up ruining things, and this disproportionately harms students of color.

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IS THERE A BAD WAY TO PROTEST? Since the police killing of George Floyd this summer, the United States has been reckoning with systemic racial inequality. This has led to many conversations among activists and commentators about which tactics are most effective in creating change. One camp might say the best way is to vote or get involved in party politics, another might say mass peaceful demonstrations are the way, while yet another says peaceful means have been exhausted without bearing fruit. President Kennedy said in 1962, “Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.” Nearly 60 years later, has the country reached that point?

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CALLOWAY: DESTRUCTION DISTRACTS FROM PROTESTERS’ GOALS While some may see violence and looting as acceptable methods of fighting racism in capitalism, I see it as a distraction from what the fight is really for: to acknowledge and destroy systemic racism. I see no problem with calling out big corporations and businesses for their persistent acts of racial discrimination. I want these companies to take accountability, change and become a part of the solution. But the looting and property damage has broadened its target from just megacorporations to smaller and local businesses. It is no longer targeted civil misconduct and has instead become an opportunity for individuals to steal whatever they want for fun. Wrecking property creates yet another distraction right-wing politicians use to diverge away from the actual problem. People who sit in a position of power

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purposely overlook systemic racism and instead draw attention to the looters and the destruction. I agree that merchandise can be replaced but lives cannot. I get that. But real change starts with education. Education leads us to understand the problem, see where it stems from and find the right steps to make change happen. Peaceful protests show unity. Signing petitions and donating to organizations shows support. Looting and destruction shows irresponsible anger.

“No justice, no peace” is a common chant at protests for racial justice, but what does “no peace” mean? (Madi Mather/Emerald)

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AGHEL: CONTROLLING PROTEST TACTICS DOES NOTHING BUT RUIN ITS PURPOSE As several protesters smashed windows and sprayed paint at Wells Fargo in downtown Eugene during a July 25 protest, other protesters stepped in to try to prevent the vandalism. “Stop trying to please the white man,” a woman cried at the so-called protest police. “These banks don’t care about you.” The woman and I agree: fear-mongering the threat of looking like “bad protesters” to muzzle protesters’ expression of anger compromises the purpose of the protest.

Advocating for a “diversity of tactics” isn’t a call to violence; it’s merely a call to place control of protesters’ actions in their own hands. They get to choose how they express their anger. After all, spray paint and a broken glass can be replaced in just a couple of days. Human lives, though, cannot. If you support the Black Lives Matter movement, then you must acknowledge that no change has been effective or implemented. That is cause for anger. That is cause to place pressure on institutions, businesses and officials. Diversity of tactics creates that pressure. If our form of protest is dictated by what media and officials characterize as good and bad, then the protest does nothing but merely appease and solidify the existing hegemony. Anti-racist groups must undergo a paradigm shift. They must support each other in whatever protest tactic they choose, not tear each other apart.

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plan for fall term The University of Oregon will hold the bulk of its classes online this fall term, but what about religious services and events for students? Here is what a few student religious groups have planned for fall term, safely and spiritually. Chi Alpha Campus Ministries Oregon Chi Alpha is a Christianaffiliated group, but all students are welcome in this space, regardless of their

religious beliefs, said Karen Hillyer, director of Chi Alpha Internationals. The group is a part of the greater Chi Alpha, and while many international students will be video-conferencing in from their home countries this term, Hillyer said she still intends to provide everyone with a meaningful UO experience. “We basically just try to provide social, emotional and spiritual support for international students while they’re on campus,” Hillyer said. “People have come so far, and we want to make sure they feel welcome.” On Friday of Week 1,

Both American and International Chi Alpha students will have the opportunity to attend a Zoom worship service called The Gathering every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. this term. More information about Chi Alpha events is available on its website and Instagram account @oregonchialpha. Oregon Hillel Oregon Hillel, the center for Jewish life on campus, has some COVID-19friendly plans for fall term as well. Every Friday night for Shabbat this term, Hillel will provide a free home-cooked meal for any student who signs up. Students can pick up the meal or have it delivered. As for Shabbat services, Leah Burian, the Jewish life intern, said Hillel will livestream services every Friday at 6:30 p.m. on Facebook, led by student volunteers. The Jewish holiday Sukkot is from Oct. 2 through Oct. 9. Oregon Hillel plans to continue its annual tradition of building a Sukkah, a hut-like structure topped with branches, in which students can eat and celebrate the holiday. Hillel will put out a sign-up sheet with times for students to enter the Sukkah so as not to overcrowd it. The Matzo Ball Soup hotline is always available for students who need some hot soup delivered for free during flu season. For more information about upcoming Oregon Hillel events, visit Hillel’s website.

“ I just care about people and I care they they feel loved and supported in their life.” JOURDAN CERILLO Student leader in the Black and Christian Ministry

Chi Alpha will host an outdoor Welcome Reception on the patio behind the law school, socially distanced and with masks required. Each Thursday at 9 p.m. this fall quarter, the group will hold a Zoom event called the Common Table, where students can have conversations about culture and values and play games. It’s a way for international students to mingle with American students, even if it’s not face to face in the traditional sense, Hillyer said.

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Jourdan Cerillo, a student leader in the Black and Christian Ministry, said she is doing her best to make sure students feel involved and engaged in her community this term. Usually, the group meets on Monday evenings, and Cerillo hopes to keep it that way over Zoom. “We want to make sure we have some sort of weekly engagement with our community, whether it’s a weekly Bible study or a social gathering,” Cerillo said. “We want to do things beyond a traditional Christian group.”

Cerillo said she struggled last year with keeping membership up in BCM. Now that the term is remote and many students will not be returning to campus, she said people have even less of a motivation to show up. “I noticed that it’s not appealing for students to be in a Christian community right now, which makes sense because of what Christians have done to certain minorities in the past,” she said. “But I just care about people and I care that they feel loved and supported in their life. I would just like to be there for them.” Cerillo said she plans to host some type of in person community meal or Sabbath at her apartment once a month for those who are willing and able to attend. “I do recognize that we still are in a pandemic and I don’t want to force people into doing something they’re uncomfortable with,” Cerillo said. “But if people are in the Eugene area and do want community, I am opening up my space to that.” More information about InterVarsity’s events can be found on their Instagram account @ivducks. InterVarsity Queer and Christian Ministry Student Leader Emily Hunt said she has plans for the Queer & Christian community this fall. The group will meet virtually every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Over the summer, Hunt held virtual Netflix watch parties for the show “Pose,” a series about the ballroom dance scene in 1970s New York. During fall term, Q and C will alternate between these Netflix watch parties and virtual Bible study, group discussions or some spiritual exercise. Hunt said she hopes to hold some in-person events like pumpkin carving, hot chocolate drinking and other fall-related activities. “I haven’t even begun to consider how to reach freshmen,” Hunt said. “We have a good group of returning members, so I am really focused on making sure that they have a place to bring their whole selves and feel supported this fall term.” For more information about Q and C’s upcoming plans, students can check for updates on its Instagram account @qcintervarsity.

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FROM PITTSBURH TO EUGENE AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN THE JOURNEY OF JOE MOORHEAD BY CHARLES GEARING • TWITTER @GEARINGCHARLIE In the wake of the Pac-12’s cancellation of 2020 fall sports, Ducks fans should realize that not all is lost. Football will return, and when it does, the Ducks will host a plethora of new personalities on the sideline and the field alike. One of the most notable additions comes with the hiring of offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead. The former Mississippi State head coach will offer even more experience and depth to the Ducks’ already-strong coaching staff. Moorhead began his journey as a graduate assistant at the University of Pittsburgh. His one season with the Panthers was followed closely by stints at Georgetown, Akron, Connecticut and his alma mater, Fordham University. In 2015, Moorhead received his first power-five coaching opportunity at Penn State University, filling the offensive coordinator position under head coach James Franklin. In the year before, the Nittany Lion offense generated 348.4 yards per game. In 2016, with the help of Moorhead, the Penn State offense boosted itself to an average of 432.6 yards per game. Two seasons later, Moorhead replaced Dan Mullen as the head coach at Mississippi State, beginning a period of his career fraught with ups and downs. Moorhead led the 2017 team to 8-4 and tied the school record for most wins under a first-year coach. The following season, Moorhead’s Bulldogs struggled after the team’s depth took a major hit when 10 players faced eightgame suspensions for academic violations. After finishing 6-7 in 2019, Moorhead was relieved of his duties as head coach. On January 21, 2020, the University of Oregon Ducks Football takes on the Trojans at The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Nov. 2, 2019. (DL Young/Emerald)

Oregon brought Moorhead on as the offensive offense could lead a fast paced, multi-faceted attack coordinator and quarterback coach. to flatten any defense in the Pac-12. With his arrival in Eugene, Moorhead is faced with Even with the loss of former receiver Juwan a unique opportunity. Losing several key offensive Johnson, the Oregon offense will still have plenty of players to the draft, including former quarterback weapons out wide. In addition to returners Jaylon Justin Herbert and four starting linemen, the Ducks Redd, Mycah Pittman and Johnny Johnson III, the can expect some holes on the offensive side. Ducks added four-star recruit Kris Hutson and USC It will be Moorhead’s prerogative to rebuild transfer Devon Williams, leaving no doubt about the team, but with a deep class of returners and their ability to punish opponents through the air. recruits alike, he will have many of the tools “He’s got a lot of length, a lot of speed,” Moorhead necessary to do so. said about Williams. “He’s a guy that can get open “It’s just exciting to be around a group of and create separation and he catches the ball very kids who embrace coaching, who love the well, so he’ll certainly have ample opportunity.” process and come out and work hard every When Pac-12 Saturdays return in November, day,” Moorhead said. Moorhead’s offense will be at center stage. The first step will be settling the quarterback dispute. Sophomore Tyler Shough, Cale Millen, dual-threat Boston College transfer Anthony Brown and four-star recruits Robby Ashford and Jay Butterfield will be fierce competitors in pursuit of the keys to the offense. “They’re all very eager. There’s a lot of talent,” Moorhead said. “And they’re intelligent and very coachable,” said Moorhead. Filling the gaps on the offensive line will be equally important. With the departure of all five starting linemen, including Outland Trophy winner Penei Sewell, Moorhead will need to start from scratch. If the offensive line rebuild is successful, the run game will continue to be a threat as well. With the help of returning running backs CJ Verdell and Travis Ducks running back CJ Verdell sets up pre snap. Oregon Ducks Football takes on the University Dye, the Oregon of Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Wash. on Oct. 19, 2019. (DL Young/ Emerald)

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