Twitter Reactions: Duck fans react to Oregon Spring Game
As you would expect with any spring game across the country, there were a lot of ups and downs for the Oregon Ducks on Saturday afternoon.
This is not a finished product, nor should it be after just 14 practices with this new roster. There were some really solid plays, including some great passes from Bo Nix to Troy Franklin, and some really nice running from Dante Dowdell and Bucky Irving. Tez Johnson provided the highlight of the day in the second half with a beautiful catch and run for a 63-yard TD.
There were also some plays that reminded everyone that we’re still months away from games that matter. Ty Thompson had a number of passes that could have been intercepted, and in general, the offense had far too many three-and-outs.
All in all, it was a great day for the Ducks, with the sun shining and a packed Autzen Stadium. Oregon fans took to Twitter to react to all of the action.
Highlight of the Day
63-yard house call!
Tez Johnson 🤝 @ty_thompson7
📺 @Pac12Network #GoDucks pic.twitter.com/c8pTCOJqWX
— Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) April 29, 2023
Puddles doesn't disappoint
flippin out pic.twitter.com/vwIOlkOjg5
— The Duck (@TheOregonDuck) April 29, 2023
We've seen enough
Sweet now take them both out of the game https://t.co/jXCtqyQkeS
— Oregon Recruiting (@duckscrootin) April 29, 2023
That first quarter was rough
More exciting than anything from the first quarter of the spring game. https://t.co/YsIgVUwljN
— Hayden Herrera (@haydenherrera) April 29, 2023
Fans needed something to cheer about
Wouldn't be shocked to see Will Stein dial up some deep shots on this drive with Bo Nix/Troy Franklin. Fans need something to cheer about.
— Zachary Neel (@zacharycneel) April 29, 2023
Couldn't be me
Imagine disliking the spring game pic.twitter.com/ukeIrjjiPx
— Tyson Alger (@tysonalger) April 29, 2023
Almost first play fireworks
First play of the Spring Game was *almost* a replay of Mase Funa's pick-six at WSU last season. #GoDucks
— Rob Moseley (@DuckFootball) April 29, 2023
Justius Lowe looked good
Redshirt freshman Justius Lowe getting involved early. He's working in the slot with Nix — a pair of catches already.
— Erik Skopil (@Erik_Skopil) April 29, 2023
Mariota will forever be King of Eugene
The reception for Marcus Mariota at Autzen Stadium for the opening coin toss is about what you expected.
Will be hard to dethrone him as Eugene's favorite son.
— Zachary Neel (@zacharycneel) April 29, 2023
Essig gets emotional
Don Essig about shed a tear when he introduced Marcus Mariota as an honorary head coach.
— Matt Prehm (@MattPrehm) April 29, 2023
Ty Thompson settles in
The Yellow team is doing a great job of getting some stats on paper in this final drive before the half.
Ty Thompson looks good. A few passes that were placed perfectly. This is what he needs to do consistently.
— Zachary Neel (@zacharycneel) April 29, 2023
Ty Thompson settles in
Ty Thompson has always had a cannon. That's never been up for debate. Beautiful deep ball to Kris Hutson. Tackled at the 2 to save the TD, but that was pretty.
— Zachary Neel (@zacharycneel) April 29, 2023
Eyeball Emoji
Matayo Uiagalelei was at TE for Yellow, blocking
— James Crepea (@JamesCrepea) April 29, 2023
Jamal Hill Looks Good at LB
Jamal Hill was one of the players I was most excited to see today given his move to linebacker. A nice tackle in space on Irving saves a potential touchdown.
— Erik Skopil (@Erik_Skopil) April 29, 2023
What a Day
Words I never thought I’d hear
“Ty Thompson looking awfully comfortable at quarterback”— Allison Marie (Taylor’s Version) (@allyduck79) April 29, 2023
Thompson to Hutson
.@ty_thompson7 hits @krishutson_1 for a huge gain to set up a @JordanJames24 touchdown!
Yellow takes a 14-10 lead in the 3rd.#GoDucks pic.twitter.com/5cHJDKa2oy
— Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) April 29, 2023
Why is Bo Nix still in?
Bo Nix deciding to come back into the game once his team fell behind is hilarious to me.
Even in the spring game, his desire to compete can't be held down.
— Zachary Neel (@zacharycneel) April 29, 2023
Bo and Tez
Bo Nix and Tez Johnson next year pic.twitter.com/NX8GwnKAVy
— jarred kelenic.ftx (@isancowboy) April 29, 2023
Estimated Attendance
Oregon has announced an estimated attendance of 45,000 at today's spring game.
— Zachary Neel (@zacharycneel) April 29, 2023
