2011 Oregon Football Team

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2011 FOOTBALL ALMANAC

Terrance Mitchell

PLAYER PROFILES

27 | defensive back redshirt freshman | 6-0 |189 Sacramento, Calif. Luther Burbank High School 2011 — Cleared 33.5 inches in the vertical leap ranking second among his position. Finished third in both the 20 yard electronic (2.82 seconds) and the shuttle (3.99 seconds). Had a team-high five solo tackles, one for loss, and one interception for the victorious Green Team in the spring game. 2010 — In line to battle for a starting spot as a true freshman after a stellar spring… Returned an interception 46 yards for a touchdown and made five tackles for the victorious White team in the Spring Game… Enrolled early in order to participate in spring practice. BEFORE OREGON — Played for head coach John Heffernan at Burbank High School of the Metropolitan League (Sac-Joaquin Section, North 1 Division)… Earned Metro League Offensive MVP honors in 2009… First-team All-City cornerback… CalHiSports.com All-State Football first team at defensive back… First-team All-Metro cornerback in 2008… 2008 Sacramento Bee All-Metro honorable mention… Had 2,360 all-purpose yards on 106 rushing attempts and 48 catches in his senior season… Scored 24 touchdowns while on offense… On defense, had six interceptions, a forced fumble and one blocked field goal… As a junior in 2008, had 38 tackles, two interceptions for touchdowns, a forced fumble and 10 pass breakups… Also played basketball where he was first-team All-Metro League as a sophomore and junior… Rated a three-star recruit and No. 31 cornerback in the nation by Scout.com… A threestar prospect and No. 33 cornerback in the country according to Rivals.com… A three-star and No. 51 corner by ESPN.com. PERSONAL — Born Terrance Mitchell II on May 17, 1992 in Sacramento, Calif. Parents: Terrance and Kepta Mitchell. Family: One sister. High School (Coach): Luther Burbank (John Heffernan), 2010.

Nick Morrison

97 | defensive line junior | 6-4 |250 Everett, Wash. Reedley C.C. | Cascade HS BEFORE OREGON — Earned the Associated Press All-State first team recognition as a linebacker … The Herald’s All-Area Defensive Football Player of the Year award in 2008 … Played in the East-West All-Star game … Earned three letters in football and two letters in baseball … Started as a linebacker in the NorCal championship game for Reedley Community College. PERSONAL — Born Nick Morrison on April 6, 1990 in Seattle, Wash. Parents: Jim and Mary Morrison. Family: One brother. High School (Coach): Cascade (Jake Huizinga), 2008. Major: Undeclared.

Will Murphy

89 | wide receiver redshirt junior | 6-2 | 183 Albany, Ore. West Albany High School 2011 — Clocked 2.81 seconds to tie for the lead among receivers in the electronic 20-yard during winter conditioning. 2010 — A regular member of the travel squad, appeared in seven games … Saw first collegiate action vs. New Mexico, making two receptions for 22 yards … Played 52 snaps against the Lobos, the second-most of any receiver on the team … Shared top honors among team’s wide receivers during winter workouts with a 31-inch vertical jump … Clocked at 4.82 in the electronic 40yard dash, tying for third at his position. 2009 — The second-year walk-on made two catches for 42 yards in the ‘09 Spring Game, including a 33-yarder for the victorious Green squad. 2008 — Worked as a member of the scout team during redshirt year. BEFORE OREGON — Earned three letters each in football, basketball and baseball at West Albany High School of the Mid-Willamette Conference … Earned first-team all-conference and first-team all-state honors for football in 2007 as a wide receiver and cornerback … Took home the 5A State Championship in football his senior season. PERSONAL — Born William L. Murphy on May 15, 1990 in Albany, Ore. Parents: Mark and Kristi Murphy. Family: One brother, one sister. High School (Coach): West Albany (Randy Nyquist). Major: Sociology. Note: Father Mark played baseball at Oregon and brother Andrew played football at UO. Redshirt: 2008. MURPHY’S CAREER STATISTICS Receiving G Rec Yds 2010 7 2 22

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Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G 13 0.3 11.0 3.1

MURPHY’S CAREER BESTS Receptions................................2, New Mexico, Sep 04, 2010 Receiving yards.......................22, New Mexico, Sep 04, 2010 (2 receptions) Long reception........................13, New Mexico, Sep 04, 2010 All-purpose yards...................22, New Mexico, Sep 04, 2010


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