Connection’ evident as Oregon Ducks players gather at Hayward Field
The Oregon Ducks showed their deep connection as players gathered at Hayward Field to cheer on Dakorien Moore in the Oregon Team Invitational.
When Dan Lanning came to the Oregon Ducks in the winter of 2021, he established four pillars of the program that the team's philosophy would be built from. Connection. Growth.
Toughness. Sacrifice. If you follow the Ducks, then you've undoubtedly heard these words preached endlessly over the years, and in looking at the team's success, you've seen them each display themselves in different ways, typically on the field.
This past weekend, though, one of Lanning's biggest pillars, connection, showed itself off the field for his players. On Friday afternoon, Oregon star wide receiver Dakorien Moore lined up at Hayward Field, taking part in the long jump for the first time since his junior year in high school as part of the Oregon Team Invitational. He made it to the finals and finished sixth in the event — not bad for someone who hasn't competed in three years and has a different primary sport.
While the result was impressive, what was more notable to Lanning and fans in attendance was the large contingent of Oregon football players in the stands cheering their brother on. "It's just the connection is something we talk about," Lanning said on Saturday. Family🤞🏾 https://t.