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2B ܂ WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2018 ܂ APPEAL TRIBUNE OSU form, combined with safeties David Morris and Jalen Moore, who tied for second in tackles last season with 75 apiece, OSU could have the makings of a solid secondary. Continued from Page 1B just 14 sacks to rank last in the Pac-12. OSU must do a better job pressuring quarterbacks to give the secondary a chance in a pass-oriented conference. Junior end Jeromy Reichner, a trans- fer from Los Angeles Valley College, could develop into the edge pass rusher OSU desperately needs. 3. Will Crawford and Williams return to form? Junior cornerback Xavier Crawford (shoulder), a freshman All-American in 2016, and senior corner Dwayne Wil- liams (knee) both missed more than half the 2017 season after opening the year as starters. If Crawford and Williams return to Heisman Continued from Page 1B playmakers for the Ducks this season who could step up and help Herbert win college football’s most prestigious award: 5 key teammates for QB Justin Herbert 1. Dillon Mitchell (ju- nior, WR) — As a sopho- more last season, Mitch- ell took a big step forward and led the team with 42 catches and 517 yards, and he was second on the team with four touch- downs. His numbers would have been better had Herbert not missed five starts — the passing game was nonexistent Frederick “Fred” Stephen Maurer BEND - Frederick “Fred” Stephen Maurer passed away at his home on July 16, 2018, with his wife by his side. He was born on Septem- ber 2, 1952. He is sur- vived by his wife Betsy Maurer (Ownbey), of Bend; son Shawn Mau- rer, also of Bend; and sister Darlene Maurer of Beaverton, Oregon. A Memorial Mass will be held at the St. Francis of Assisi Church, located at 2450 NE 27th Street in Bend, Oregon, 97701. The service will begin at 10 AM on Friday July 27, 2018, with a Rosary being held beforehand at 9:45 AM. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity in Fred’s memory; alterna- tively, please donate to Partners in Care Hos- pice of Bend, Oregon. Baird Funeral Home of Bend in charge of arrangements, www. bairdfh.com, 541-382- 0903. 4. Can the offense stretch the field? The downfield passing game, so prevalent during the Derek Anderson and Sean Mannion eras, has been miss- ing in recent years. That needs to change. Luton has the ability to make teams pay if they load the box. Wide receiver Trevon Bradford aver- aged 18.5 yards per catch last season and tight end Noah Togiai is another player to watch in the mid-range pass- ing game. OSU quarterbacks were only sacked 18 times last season and with four start- ers returning on the offensive line, pass with Braxton Burmeister at quarterback. Although Mitchell had a decent season, it feels like he has so much more potential to become a consistent stretch-the-field receiver. 2. Tony Brooks- James (senior, RB) — With Freeman now with the Denver Broncos, Brooks-James will be the lead back for the Ducks. Brooks-James led all Ore- gon running backs last season with 15 catches, and he trailed only Free- man among running backs with 144 receiving yards. Not only does he have the potential to be valuable catching the ball out of the backfield, but it will be important for the Ducks’ running game to be as potent as in the past to open up opportunities downfield for Herbert in the passing game. Oregon likely will use more of a rotation at running back than in the past, but they’ll need Brooks- James to be a dynamic starter at the position. 3. Jacob Breeland (ju- nior, TE) — Last season, Breeland became a favor- ite target for Herbert, catching 18 passes for 320 yards and a team-high five touchdowns. He’s like a security blanket for Herbert, a trustworthy go-to option, especially near or in the red zone. With a full season of a healthy Herbert, we could see Breeland have a big year. 4. Tabari Hines (sen- ior transfer, WR) — Hines is a graduate trans- fer from Wake Forest who is expected to play right away for the Ducks. Last season, he was tied for the team lead with 53 catches, and was second on the Demon Deacons with 683 yards. He also caught seven touch- downs. Hines should be a legit stretch-the-field re- ceiver for Herbert, and he could very quickly be- come an impact player for Oregon. 5. Jake Hanson (ju- nior, OL)— With Tyrell Crosby now with the De- troit Lions, Hanson is the leader of the offensive protection should be excellent. 5. Can the Beavers regain confidence OSU opens at perennial power Ohio State, which isn’t exactly an ideal oppo- nent for a program in rebuilding mode that has lost 19 consecutive road games. But if the Beavers are competitive, it would go a long way in building confi- dence. Last season former coach Gary An- dersen abandoned ship at mid-season, which was a blow to team morale. The 2018 Beavers have a leader in Smith who has strong ties to Beaver Na- tion and will stay the course. Oregon State football Coach: Jonathan Smith 2017 record: 1-11, 0-9 Pac-12 (last in North Division) Oregon Ducks tight end Jacob Breeland (27) catches a pass for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Arizona Wildcats at Autzen Stadium on Nov. 18. SCOTT OLMOS-USA TODAY SPORTS Wake Forest wide receiver Tabari Hines (1) catches a pass for a touchdown last season. Hines will play this season for Oregon as a graduate transfer. JEREMY BREVARD-USA TODAY SPORTS line. As an incoming ju- nior, Hanson has started in 25 consecutive games for the Ducks. He handles the ball on every play, and he's responsible for call- ing out blocking schemes. 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We're going in there, we're gonna put our best effort on the field and come out with a win." - OSU quarterback Jake Luton on opening at Ohio State Returning statistical leaders Passing: Jake Luton, 83-154 (61.5 percent), 853 yards, four TDs, four inter- ceptions Rushing: Artavis Pierce, 68 rushes, 323 yards (4.8 yards per carry), one TD Receiving: Noah Togiai, 34 recep- tions, 461 yards, two TDs Tackles: David Morris and Jalen Moore, 75 apiece Sacks: Jonathan Willis, three www.ANewTradition.com “That was a big boat, great for fish- ing,” Frank said, adding, “I really miss him. He was a great guy.” There’s a lot of that going around. Ever the journalist, Frank still writes a column for quarterly newsletter of the Lincoln City Senior Center where he oc- casionally goes to shoot pool. And he goes to swim almost daily at the com- munity pool. “I’m not doing much fishing,” Frank said. “I go and do my swimming in the morning, come back and practice my pi- ano a little bit, then I’m pretty wiped out.” Staying active has kept Frank’s mind tack-sharp. His pedigree helps. “My grandpa was a saddle- and har- ness-maker, and he ended up his career as a contract harness-maker at Santa Anita and Hollywood Park (Southern California horse-racing tracks, the latter defunct). He was fixing tack and jock- ey’s boots and that sort of thing. “He ended up doing that until he was about 90 years old. My grandpa died when he was 98, just short of his 99th birthday.” and Hanson will play a significant role in that. Frank grinned. “So I got the genes.” The passion for radios that he picked up in the service never has waned. Frank’s roof sports a massive ham ra- dio antenna that looks like an outsized wire clothesline. And he’s got another long-wire antenna that spans 120 feet off of his house. He has made replica World War II-era Paraset “spy” radios that were used by the resistance in occupied Europe. And Frank checks in nightly with the Oregon Emergency Network and serves with the Lincoln County Auxiliary Com- munications Service, the last best means of communication during disas- ters such as storm-caused power out- ages. Frank is among the most amazing and amusing people who I know. “I’m really grateful. I’ve had a good run, you know,” he said as I was getting ready to leave because Frank had an ap- pointment. “Life’s good. “I’m really happy, Henry. I’ve got a good family, and a lot of friends down here and everything.” Yes, you do. Henry Miller is a retired Statesman Journal outdoor columnist and writer. He can be reached via email at Henry- MillerSJ@gmail.com.