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Bleav in Oregon

Bleav in Oregon

By: Zac Neel Bleav
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Bleav in Oregon takes an insider’s look at the world of Oregon Ducks sports With hosts Jonathan Stewart and Zachary Neel. We get an in-depth look at the world of Oregon football and recruiting with a Ducks reporter and University of Oregon alum. Basketball Football
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  • What's New With the Ducks? Previewing Oregon's 2025 Roster Ahead of Fall Camp
    Jul 21 2025

    Oregon Ducks legend Jonathan Stewart and USA Today's Zachary Neel come back from summer break and jump into the preview season for the 2025 season. The two take a "What's New?" approach, diving into each position on the roster and touching on who left, who arrived, and who returns, giving an assessment of which positions need to prove themselves this year.

    [00:01:41] - Show Preview & Fan Engagement The hosts discuss the plan to preview Oregon football for the upcoming season, encourage fans to ask questions, and explain their approach to analyzing the roster. [00:03:28] - Quarterback Preview Discussion about key departures (Dillon Gabriel), incoming talent (Dante Moore), and the importance of naming a confident starter. [00:08:35] - Running Back Situation Breakdown of the "stable" of running backs, who left for the NFL, what to expect from Makai Hughes, Noah Whittington, Dejuan Riggs, and more. [00:12:40] - Backfield Usage & Player Mentality Exploration of shared workloads, how running backs approach competition, and balancing carries. [00:15:42] - Wide Receivers Outlook Impact of losing Evan Stewart, the need for other receivers to step up, and excitement for new and returning talents. [00:19:36] - Tight Ends and Offensive Line Assessment of Kenyon Sadiq’s expanded role, transfer additions, and the state of the offensive line after departures and new recruits. [00:26:00] - Offense Overall Jonathan shares thoughts on each offensive position group, including strengths, weaknesses, and potential. [00:28:51] - Defensive Line Preview Zachary breaks down key losses (Derek Harmon, Jamari Caldwell), introduces new transfer Bear Alexander, and highlights the depth of young talent. 00:32:56] - Edge Rushers Outlook Confidence in Oregon’s edge rushers, especially Mateo Uyangalalei, and excitement for the group’s potential. [00:33:48] - Linebacker Depth Review of major departures, the return of Bryce Boettcher, and Lanning’s trust in developing homegrown recruits. [00:37:03] - Secondary & Corners Discussion about turnover in the defensive backfield, incoming transfers, and young players poised to step up. [00:39:35] - Safeties: Praise for transfer Dylan Thieneman, the depth of the safety group, and his NFL potential. [00:41:09] - Defensive Cohesion & Flexibility Talk on possible defensive schemes, depth across positions, and development priorities. [00:43:30] - Team Outlook & Season Expectations Debate on whether this is a championship season or more of a setup year, with optimism for Oregon’s long-term ceiling. [00:46:24] - Looking Ahead Schedule updates, what fans can expect from future episodes, and wrapping up the show.

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    48 mins
  • Ranking Oregon's Top Position Groups in 2025, and Ducks on College Football 27 Cover Candidates
    May 29 2025

    Oregon Ducks legend Jonathan Stewart and USA Today's Zachary Neel break down which position groups they think are the best on the team in 2025, and which ones need to do a bit of work to prove themselves before fans can completely buy in.

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    44 mins
  • Joey Harrington! Oregon's NFL Draft Record, Dillon Gabriel's Future, and a Ducks' Spring Game Breakdown
    Apr 29 2025

    Oregon Ducks legend Jonathan Stewart and USA Today's Zachary Neel are joined by Oregon legend Joey Harrington to talk about the 2025 NFL draft and the Ducks' record number of players selected before diving into the spring game and their biggest takeaways.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
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