SPORTS 11-12
COLLEGE FOOTBALL:
Number 16 Oregon is back home against the struggling Michigan Wolverines this Saturday.
This week Tight End Jamari Johnson was named a semifinalist for the John Mackey Award, given to the country’s best tight end.
The winner will be announced on December 11th.
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Reports say Oregon State quarterback Braden Atkinson is not expected to play against 17th ranked Boise State Saturday.
The Davey O’Brien semifinalist is dealing with an injured hand suffered in the loss to Texas State last week.
Atkinson leads the nation in passing yards.
That means the Beavers would likely turn to backup QB Maalik Murphy to get the start.
The Broncos also have a quarterback trying to come back from injury.
BLAZERS:
The Trail Blazers trounced the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-108 from Moda Center. Deni Avdija led the Blazers in scoring with 28 points. Portland has now won back to back games and will visit the Sacramento Kings tomorrow.
