Vernon Adams was the correct choice for Oregon
Adams was named the starting quarterback for Oregon’s program by head coach Mark Helfrich after joining the team just two weeks ago as a graduate transfer. He went through a crash course to learn the team’s offense, leading many to wonder if he’d be able to make a smooth transition on Saturday night against his former team, Eastern Washington.
Nobody need wonder any longer. Adams was clearly the correct choice over Jeff Lockie.
Oregon’s offense is just as explosive with him behind center as it was with Mariota before him. The Ducks cruised to victory, winning 61-42. Adams passed for 246 yards, completing 19 of 25 throws with two touchdowns and zero interceptions. He also added 94 yards on the ground, and the Ducks ran for an astounding 485 yards as a team.
The Ducks needed all those points, too, because the defense struggled to keep Eastern Washington’s passing attack at bay. Whether or not the defense is going to be a liability going forward is a question that will need to answered, but at least Oregon knows Adams and the vaunted rushing attack will keep the offense moving like a well-oiled machine for the foreseeable future.