SAN ANTONIO — Through injuries and other personnel changes, the UO football team has long preached a “next man up” mentality. The Oregon defense is expecting the same attitude from Texas Christian in Saturday’s Alamo Bowl.
Hours after TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin was suspended following an incident at a local bar, Oregon defensive coordinator Don Pellum said the Ducks “aren’t expecting any letdown” from the Horned Frogs in the absence of their prolific starting quarterback.
“I don’t think it changes our preparation at all,” sophomore safety Charles Nelson said. “It’s very unfortunate for him, but the show must go on.