Oregon daily emerald., November 19, 2003, Page 8, Image 8

FOOTBALL
continued from page 5
Perhaps, in a statement of the
team's resurgence, Kenny Washing
ton's 97-yard kickoff return Satur
day against UCLA brought the
Ducks' special teams into the spot
light.
It couldn't have happened at a
better time.
"It started out real rough," sopho
more Justin Phinisee said. "We had a
lot of rookies on the special teams
squad, which we usually have, but all in
all I believe we came along very well.
From the first game, we couldn't even
get blocks on kickoff returns to last
week's game (where) everybody had
probably a tremendous block. Not
only did you get to see the touchdown
from it, but on film we went over and
we watched it everybody executed a
good block."
The injuries that have claimed
Duck players one-by-one have af
fected Oregon's special teams the
most. Where the Ducks started the
season with backups at key posi
tions, they now are thin. Little
depth at key positions can make or
break a game, and in turn, maybe
even a season.
"I think our special teams has
helped us more than its hurt us, and
its been the difference maker in a
couple games so far,' junior kicker
Jared Siegel said.
Siegel made a 51-yard field goal in
the win over the Bruins, his first this
season of 50-yards or more. That,
however, hasn't overshadowed his
inconsistency this season.
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He's made two field goals in the last
five games, missing three. He started
off the season by connecting on 4 of
6, but like the team, suffered in his
production when the Ducks went on
a three-game slide.
Siegel's prominence Saturday
against the Beavers could be key in
what some expect to a dose-scoring
affair.
Special teams, "I think it's the
only thing where statistically we
rank ahead of Oregon State," Ore
gon head coach Mike Bellotti said.
"Certainly, it has to be something
that we want to utilize — the field
position, the opportunity to score
and the momentum is there. Every
body's going to point to the offense
and defense and I think they all do
their jobs and show up, but I think
special teams — certainly, in a big
game — in rivalry games — can
make a difference."
Contact the sports editor
at hankhageri@daifyemerald.com.
Senior sports reporter Mindi Rice
contributed to this report
CLUB SPORTS
continued from page 5
mentally," Yioulos said. "Sailing is
just as much of a mental battle as it is
a physical battle, especially in the de
manding conditions. We did tremen
dously well in both of these aspects."
The sailing team is not only excited
about their performance in Seattle,
however. It is also excited to test its
skills in the upcoming months.
"We are definitely happy with how
this weekend turned out," Dubuc
said. "We are psyched to be compet
ing with the top guys in the district."
Until then, the Ducks will continue
to practice three days a week, but not
at their usual spot. Fern Ridge, the
lake the team practiced on during the
fall, has been drained. The team's new
training spot as of now is unknown.
For now, the team will enjoy their
best finish ever and use the North
North Regatta as a stepping stone to
bigger and better things.
"Hopefully after this regatta we can
look to compete for more top finishes
in the future," Dubuc said.
A Victory
Oregon Club soccer played its first
and only home game of the season
this past Saturday against Portland.
The Ducks recorded their fourth
straight shutout and came away with
a 2-0 win against the Pilots. Emily
McLain and Natasha Crook each had
a goal apiece and Annie Loney assist
ed on both goals.
The Ducks take on Oregon State in
Corvallis on Sunday and look to im
prove their record to 4-1 -1 overall.
Kirsten McEwen is a freelance
reporter for the Emerald.
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