EUGENE, Ore. (AP) – Oregon has a proven ability to shut out distractions and play well, and the Ducks say this season should be no different.
Coming off a 12-1 season, their second straight conference championship and an appearance in the BCS championship game, the Ducks embark on this season under investigation by the NCAA.
At issue is a $25,000 payment Oregon made last year to Houston-based Willie Lyles and Complete Scouting Services for what appears to be outdated information about potential recruits. The payment was made shortly after Oregon received a letter of intent from Lache Seastrunk, a running back from Texas who had a mentoring relationship with Lyles.
If the Ducks themselves are worried in the least about the investigation, they’re not showing it. In fact, their main concern is rebounding from the 22-19 loss to Auburn for the national championship in January.
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