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Quack Fix 8-16-17: Mariota Competing at Tight End

Rose Bowl - Oregon v Florida State
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Quarterback Marcus Mariota #8 of the Oregon Ducks reacts after defeating the Florida State Seminoles 59-20 in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2015 in Pasadena, California.
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Matt Mariota discusses his switch to tight end and says it feels like a natural move after growing up catching passes from a pretty decent QB.

Practice report from yesterday: We learn about Ty Griffins development at corner back and refining technique. If he’s as fast as his brother he has tremendous potential.

Fox Sports previews the coming season with a new coach and a lot of questions to be answered. They wrap up with a bold prediction of improvement, a bowl game, but not national championship.

Coach Taggart says there is no intention currently to redshirt anyone and all spots are still open for competition. It sounds like we’ll see a lot of freshman playing this year.