Found January 07, 2012 on Wines Family:
• Rob Moseley shares the LaMichael James press conference where he officially announces he will be going to the NFL. Rob also shares his feature article that is in the R-G today. [Personally, I understand his decision and wish him the best of luck at the next level. He will always remain a true Oregon legend.]James announced a decision he’s been mulling for a year or more — the greatest career ever by an Oregon football player has come to an end, prematurely.James, who holds UO records for rushing yards in a game, a single season and a career, intends to hire an agent and make himself available for April’s NFL draft. A player whose career was marked by record-setting performances, breath-taking runs but also painful injuries will now be earning a paycheck for taking all that punishment.• Ken Goe talks about LMJ's decision and lists his accomplishments. Ken also shares a short statement from Chip Kelly.Kelly said: “I’m 100 percent behind LaMichael. He is a very special person and...
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