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Oregon football coach evaluates recruits with simple question about desserts

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The Ducks are different from others.

Oregon football coach evaluates recruits with simple question about desserts originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . There's something in the air in the heart of the Pacific Northwest.

It's just different and one of the reasons why the Oregon Ducks football program has a cult-like following. From the iconic jersey combinations to one of the best mascots in sports, there's another detail about what's happening in Eugene most people didn't know. In the midst of spring practices, Oregon QB coach Koa Ka’ai was asked about evaluating the position and how he determines who's ready.

The answer was weird, but really genius when you think about it. “Chocolate or vanilla ice cream? ” That's what Ka'ai wants to know from his signal-callers without hesitation.

“If you pause on ice cream, what are you going to do on third down in front of 110,000 fans? ,” Ka'ai told reporter about his process this week. NEW: Oregon QB coach Koa Ka’ai evaluates recruits with a simple question: “Chocolate or vanilla ice cream?