The infatuation with Blount that has developed over the past two seasons has persisted through thick and thin, and has grown through tragedy.

He came to Oregon as a relative unknown, transferring from a tiny community college in Mississippi where he set himself apart from other junior college prospects.

Blount’s popularity skyrocketed as soon as he put on the Oregon uniform and began hurdling defenders. Several times during his inaugural season as a Duck, Blount danced around opposing players, ran through safeties, and leapt over the defense on his way to running for over a thousand yards.

Students clamored over the wa...

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