Oregon daily emerald., November 21, 2003, Section B, Page 15B, Image 26

Mark McCambrtdge Photographer
Ducks like Justin Phinisee (31) who hail from outside of Oregon are taught the importance
of Civil War tradition by locals and older members of the team.
RIVALRY
continued from page 38
go to a game, you realize how hostile
and emotional it really is."
Matson also has an added incentive
to avenge last year's loss to Oregon
State. Matson's best friend and former
Kamiak High School teammate Pat
Loney is a tight end for the Beavers.
"It makes it a special rivalry," Mat
son said. "You never want to lose two
in a row, especially when you have to
hear about it for a year."
Mitchell may not be playing against
a Mater Dei High School teammate
Saturday, but his desire to win is still
there. The Orange, Calif., native said
once players move to Eugene, the
game's importance grows on them.
The true importance of the contest,
however, isn't realized until the Mon
day practice of Civil War week when
elder players share their thoughts.
"You pick it up that Monday," the
rr
senior linebacker said. "Once you fin
ish the game before, Monday practice
(is when) you pick it up real fast. You
realize what's going on, you start ask
ing questions and you realize what
this game is all .about and what it
means to the people here. You start
buying into it and realizing how im
portant it is to you as well because you
end up living here for a while."
Williams, a Pittsburg, Calif., native
and graduate of De La Salle High
School, said that while it's fun to play
against Stanford and California, his
passion burns brightest during the
Civil War. The sophomore wide re
ceiver hopes one day to be able to ex
plain the importance of the game to
incoming freshmen.
"Hopefully I can continue my ca
reer here," Williams said. "And as
the younger guys come in, just teach
them to go out there and play with a
lot of heart."
Contact the sports reporter
at jonroetman@dailyemerald.com.
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