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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2015 COLLEGE FOOTBALL 5A Oregon’s Carrington, Forde benched after positive drug tests By ANNE M. PETERSON Associated Press DALLAS — Oregon was forced to bench two players be- cause of failed drug tests days before the team competes in the - tle game, the latest hit to a roster already depleted by injuries. - rington and running back Ayele - gon for today’s national champi- onship game against Ohio State - - ed positive for marijuana; the AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi Oregon wide receiver Darren Carrington scores against Florida State during the Rose Bowl. Carrington will not play in today’s national championship because he was suspended after a positive drug test. disclosed. Oregon coach Mark Helfrich insisted Saturday that the team remained focused. “Unfortunately, we’ve been tested in the realm of guys not being available for whatever reason all season long,” Hel- frich said. “And our guys have stepped up.” - IF YOU WATCH Game: Oregon plays against Ohio State for the national title When: Today at 5:30 p.m. What channel: ESPN who are already short at receiver for Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Marcus Mariota. The players were tested be- fore the team’s Rose Bowl ap- pearance, a person with direct knowledge of the tests told The The Ducks weren’t only hit by injuries to receivers. They also were able to overcome a spate of injuries to their offen- sive line. “We have a bunch of highly skilled guys that are very con- spoke on condition of anonym- ity because of student privacy rules. - dom drug testing for champi- onship events and bowl games. Those tests can be done before or after an event and the school is given no notice about how many players will be tested. A failed test for recreational - quiring the school to declare the player ineligible. The penalty for a failed test is 50 percent of a Helfrich said. “Marcus is con- year. The national championship game. Oregon can appeal the Oregon coaches and players said they were moving forward “I think anytime you put something in your body that doesn’t belong there it’s a bad Oregon, which regularly uses three- and four-receiver forma- AP Photo/Jae C. Hong Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota throws against Florida State in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 1. decision,” Oregon offensive co- leaves the Ducks down two key wide receivers against Ohio 191-pound redshirt freshman, and two touchdowns in Ore- gon’s Rose Bowl victory over Mariota said the team was disappointed and that he hadn’t “I think a lot of guys feel guilty like they should have helped, including myself,” Mar- iota said. “It’s tough.” Last week, Oregon lost red- shirt freshman receiver Devon Allen on the opening kickoff with a knee injury. Allen had 41 touchdowns. The Ducks have also been playing for the last four games Brown, who went down with a season-ending leg injury against Utah. And before the season start- ed, junior receiver Bralon Ad- dison tore a ligament in his left knee. Although Addison said Saturday at the team’s media availability in Dallas that he could play in the championship game, Oregon’s coaches don’t want to burn his redshirt year. rely on. “We all know as receiv- ers that we’re going to have to step up. It’s the last game of the season. We’re going to have to make plays and play basically our best game ever,” Nelson said. matter. A team spokesman said it was for the same reason as who is a contributor on special teams, played in all 14 games this season, with three carries onship against Arizona. - at Oregon have faced allegations estimated that between 40 and used marijuana — which was - ly as inaccurate. The state approved a mea- sure last fall that legalizes cer- tain amounts of the drug for recreational use. However, that law does not take effect until July 1, and Oregon maintains an aggressive drug policy for its student athletes, which includes random testing. The program has not indicated that would change with legalization. “I think the biggest thing, from our standpoint, is there’s no study from a student athlete-type positive in any way,” Helfrich said at a news conference the day the measure passed. Though legalization efforts also have succeeded in Wash- against positive tests for drugs, including marijuana, at champi- onship events. Schools in those states have also maintained drug policies for athletes. Associated Press College Football Writer Ralph D. Russo and AP Sports Writer Stephen Hawkins contributed to this re- port. Oregon’s college sports history includes Astoria connection DALLAS — If any player can appreciate Oregon’s shared history with Ohio State, it’s Johnathan Loyd. He’s been around a while, but no, Loyd isn’t old enough to remember the Oregon Webfoots’ in school history to appear in Courtesy of Clatsop County Historical Society football national championship It’s cool to be a part of this.” Oregon’s victory against the several milestone matchups be- tween the two schools. Here are four memorable games between the Ducks and Bucks, leading up to today’s national champi- onship. Bobby Anet ment hardly resembled the March Madness phenomenon of today. Looking for an event to rival the new National In- vitation Tournament, a group of coaches led by Ohio State’s team tournament that would draw 5,500 fans for its champi- onship game at Northwestern’s The Webfoots, champions - ence, were known as the Tall 1939 NCAA Basketball Championship Oregon 46, Ohio State 33 and Oklahoma propelled them to the championship game, right to face the Buckeyes in the National Association of If Loyd plays a snap tonight, “It’s kind of fate,” said Loyd, a wide receiver who has four recep- tions and a touchdown after join- ing the football team last spring. Bowl the previous season, Len scorers. He’s heard the stories, though, and the former point guard recognizes the symmetry of the Ducks play- ing Ohio State in the inaugural Ohio State, the team defeated by from Astoria, including Bobby achieved little national rec- ognition. Oregon fans gave their team a hero’s welcome, though, waiting at train stations throughout the state to greet the Webfoots. The Buckeyes were ham- pered by an injury to All-Ameri- can Jimmy Hull and the defense of Oregon guard Bobby Anet, who, according to an anecdote captured in Sports Illustrated, crashed into the scorer’s table - ship trophy. 1958 Rose Bowl Ohio State 10, Oregon 7 Bidding for their second national title in four years un- der coach Woody Hayes, the Buckeyes were heavy favorites against an Oregon team making The Ducks, picked seventh Dick. Most of the team was Buckeyes in front in the fourth quarter, and a fourth-down pass BASKETBALL TUESDAY Girls Basketball — Molalla at Astoria, 7 p.m.; Seaside at Es- tacada, 5:30 p.m.; Rainier at War- renton, 6 p.m.; Vernonia at Knap- pa, 6 p.m.; C.S. Lewis at Jewell, 5:30 p.m.; North Beach at Ilwaco, 7 p.m. Boys Basketball — Astoria at Molalla, 7 p.m.; Seaside at Estaca- da, 7:15 p.m.; Rainier at Warrenton, 7:45 p.m.; Vernonia at Knappa, 7:45 p.m.; C.S. Lewis at Jewell, 7 p.m. Swimming — Valley Catholic at Astoria, 4 p.m. Wrestling — Seaside at Nestuc- ca, 4 p.m.; Ilwaco at Toledo, 5 p.m. HIGH SCHOOLS Weekend results Boys North Marion 60, Astoria 51 AST (51): Morgan Fruiht 17, Jarrett 15, Palek 9, Fremstad 4, Strange 4, Johnson 2, Scroup, Keating. NM (60): Josh Umbenhower 23, Scanlon 15, Ramon, Torian 8, Ver- astegui 3, Barrow 2. 1967 Autzen Stadium Ohio State 30, Oregon 0 According to Mike Ritchey, the son of former Oregon ath- letic director Norv Ritchey, the of a handshake agreement be- tween the Ducks and Buckeyes Oregon hoped to build a new stadium, and the Buckeyes agreed to visit for the dedication ceremony. It took almost 10 State came to Eugene for the christening of Autzen Stadium. 2010 Rose Bowl Ohio State 26, Oregon 17 at Oregon culminated in a trip Beavers had played in the Rose State’s Willamette VC 41, Jewell 30 JWL (30): Trystan Silva 10, Berg 9, Murry 2, Ritchie, Munk, Stahly, Meehan. Willamette VC 15 12 7 7—41 Jewell 6 8 9 7—30 NM (46): Kiley Florez 20, Henry 10, Rodriguez 10, Umbenhower 3, Kinniburgh 2, Morgan 1. Astoria 9 6 10 7—32 North Marion 9 15 11 11—46 WEDNESDAY Wrestling — Astoria/Banks at Seaside, 5:30 p.m. Delphian 52, Knappa 47 KNA (47): Tyson Burnard 20, Severson 12, Takalo 7, Weirup 6, Dragoo 2, Rusinovich 2, J.Miller, Rubus, Goodman. DEL (52): Tom Chiang 19, Tomak 12, Rivera 10, Gonzalez 8, Chou 2. Knappa 16 11 5 10 5—47 Delphian 9 9 10 14 10—52 Ilwaco 62, Tacoma Baptist 56 TB (56): Dayton Pascua 27, McGe- hee 7, Peterson 6, Jensen 5, Talen 5, Leaman 4, Kliewer 2. ILW (62): Ethan Bannister 14, Nick Griffitt 14, Sheldon 12, Tapio 10, Mendoza 10, Schenk 2. T.Baptist 12 13 12 19—56 Ilwaco 17 15 14 16—62 Girls North Marion 46, Astoria 32 AST (32): Taylor Mickle 7, Hunt 6, DiBartolomeo 6, Abrahams 5, DeMander 5, Mitchell 2, Israel 1, Wallace. we were just a little bit off,” Oregon. In historic champion- ship games, though, the Ducks have history on their side. ‘The Way to Wellville’ seconds remaining. defense dominated, SCOREBOARD PREP SCHEDULE possessing the ball for more than 41 minutes. Masoli said. “We didn’t really open up the playbook regarding the air attack. I don’t know why. I wasn’t calling the plays.” With that victory, Ohio State one of two players to earn Rose were favored against Terrelle - - Ohio State scored a touch- yards. Quarterback Jeremiah Maso- Willamette VC 31, Jewell 23 JWL (23): Gabi Morales 8, H.Lit- tlepage 7, Stahly 4, A.Littlepage 4, Thurston, Guillen. Willamette VC 8 10 7 6—31 Jewell 5 9 8 6—23 Ilwaco 75, Tacoma Baptist 37 TB (37): Jennifer Brooks 12, Rachael VanLiew 12, Pascua 6, A.Brooks 3, Stokes 2, Crone 2. ILW (75): Madeline Jacobson 18, Kaech 17, McMillan 12, Ellsworth 10, Coffin 6, Bentley 5, Bannister 4, Lindstrom 2, Tapio. T.Baptist 10 6 11 10—37 Ilwaco 12 22 18 23—70 THE JOURNEY BEGINS WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT A KICKOFF EVENT TUESDAY, JAN. 13 SEASIDE HIGH SCHOOL 1901 North Holladay Dr WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14 WARRENTON HIGH SCHOOL 1700 SW Main St 5:30 - 7p.m. IN THE LIBRARY ENJOY DOOR PRIZES AND REFRESHMENTS After a nationwide application and selection process, Clatsop County was chosen as one of five communities in the U.S. invited to participate in the five-year ‘The Way to Wellville’ challenge to improve the health of our community. We will be joined at the kickoff by a representative of challenge’s sponsor, Health Initiative Coordinating Council (HICCup), as well as invitees from the local agencies and organizations working together on this challenge.
