When Justin Herbert throws a touchdown pass in Autzen Stadium, some 50,000 fans are in attendance to cheer him on. Every time Sabrina Ionescu pads her NCAA record for triple-doubles in Matthew Knight Arena, it's celebrated by seven or eight thousand people.
Thousands of fans also pack MKA to cheer on all-America middle blocker Ronika Stone and the UO volleyball team. Last spring, Hayward Field was full as Jessica Hull brought home the NCAA title in the 1,500 meters.
Those student-athletes are among the elite of the elite in the UO athletic department, and they are justly celebrated.