How do you define success for Oregon football in 2011?

In his article Schroeder quotes Urban Meyer, who told the Spring Game ESPN audience, "I'd rather replace a quarterback," than three offensive linemen.  Ducks also lost a ton of senior leadership in Thran, Holmes, Kaiser, Maehl, Davis, Bair, Clark,  Matthews, Rowe, Paysinger, and T. Jackson III.

In this week's Sports Illustrated, the R-G's George Schroeder suggests expectations might be too high for the Ducks. Losing 3 starters on the o-line too much.

Blackmon says he's already learning the formations and plays. "I just want to fit in and contribute however I can." Check 95.5 The Game website for a podcast.

John Lund of 95.5 just interviewed Devon Blackmon. Confident, enthusiastic, he's scheduled to reach campus on June 17th, in time for six weeks of pass routes.

Alonso Accepts a Plea; Burglary Charge Dropped

John Hunt of the Oregonian reported that Kiko Alonso pleaded guilty this morning to one count of criminal mischief, and took diversion on a charge of  criminal trespass.  It's a misdemeanor.  Alcohol was not involved in the charges, but KVAL reported Judge Maurice Merten sentenced Alsonso to two years probation, 200 hours community service and "intensive alcohol treatment."

Now Chip Kelly will have to rule on the appropriate discipline within the football team.  A statement from the athletic department is expected later this afternoon.

The Real Secret of Chip Kelly's Genius

LaMichael James and Kenjon Barner run fast, and Darrion Weems, Mark Asper, Ramsen Golpashin, Carson York, Karrington Armstrong and David Paulson are good at knocking people out of the way.