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Quack Fix 10-18-19: Cross Country to Wisconsin

By Akili's Heel
Washington v Oregon
EUGENE, OR - OCTOBER 13: Quarterback Jake Browning #3 of the Washington Huskies runs with the ball as linebacker Isaac Slade-Matautia #41 of the Oregon Ducks closes in during the second half of the game at Autzen Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Eugene, Oregon. The Ducks won the game in overtime 30-27.
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Oreognlive asks how well the Oregon defense can contain the running back group from Uw. The fuskies use three running backs that all rank int he top 20 of the conference and according to Oregon DC Avalos will require strong eye discipline to contain.

Cross country is traveling to Wisconsin to compete in a race loaded with the nations top teams. In total there will be 29 ranked teams, with 20 in the women’s race and 19 in the men’s. Men’s cross country is ranked 7th and the women are ranked 14th.

The Daily Emerald talks to Isaac Slade-Matautia about his time at Oregon and his emergence as one of the centerpieces of the Oregon defense. Slade-Matautia emerged last year as a strong contributor prior to breaking his collar bone against Washington State.

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