Former Oregon Duck running back Royce Freeman beams with pride when detailing how coach Dan Lanning is running the Ducks football program as they head into Big Ten conference competition.
Nov 18, 2017; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks running back Royce Freeman runs the ball in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Wildcats at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports / Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports. “He’s developing the guys that he wants and has the coaching staff around him to do the same. The team wants to win. Building that in the small community of Eugene, it really rallies behind the Ducks. It's only up from here.
Freeman understands the DNA of a winning football team. As a freshman, he led the Ducks to the first-ever College Football Playoff National Championship Game in 2014. Ironically, the Ducks faced the Ohio State Buckeyes and his now-Dallas teammate Ezekiel Elliott in his now-home stadium, AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Freeman feels bittersweet sentiment as the Pac-12 is dismantled but he recognized the benefits to Oregon’s games being featured in better time slots.
“Sometimes the Pac-12 gets overlooked because of the time of play,” Freeman told Amaranthus. “For Oregon to have more prime time games, I think that's a big positive. I'm excited for them to go show out and show everybody else in the Big Ten what they can do… The competitive nature of the Big Ten, I think it’s good for Oregon.”
Freeman’s love for the Ducks is reciprocated by fans who have enjoyed cheering him since barreling on the scene as a freshman All-American. During his time as a Duck, Freeman became Oregon's all-time leader in rushing yards, all-purpose yards, rushing touchdowns, total touchdowns, points scored, 100-yard games and carries.
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