the end of last football season I was unsure about the future of the quarterback position for Ducks during 2007 season, due the deteriorated play and psyche of Dennis Dixon. After starting the season so well, he really feel of the charts, and you could tell from his play that he was very unsure of his skills and it effected his leadership of the team.
This year has been a complete turn around of the skills and leadership of Dixon. I'm so proud of the character and values that he has displayed throughout this great run. As we all know, Oregon's National Championship chances have been eliminated with the loss of a second game to Arizona and Dixon for the remainder of the season.
Nothing shows the passion, desire and team nature that Dennis instills better then him attempting to play the remainder of the season with a completely torn ACL. It has now been announced, by Mike Bellotti, that Dixon actually torn his knee on a fourth quarter hit suffered against Arizona State. The next day Dennis was diagnosed with a completely torn ligament in his knee, but due to the feel and lack of swelling, Dixon was able to talk the coaches and training staff into keeping this a secret to everyone, including his teammates. Most players wouldn't have ever attempt to do this but Dixon instead opted to delay surgery and try and contribute as much as he could to his team.
It was evident how badly Dixon wanted to be on the field by the tears that he shed on the sidelines in frustration. Additionally, the true character of Oregon's stellar QB was on display in his post game interview. When asked about how he though his injury was going to effect his Heisman chances, he replayed by saying that he was never worried about personal achievement and only wanted to help his team win.
Dixon has had his ups and downs at the University of Oregon but I can't remember the last time I have been so proud of a player, and I wish him the best with whatever the future hold for him, football or baseball.
Good luck Dennis!
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