Masoli Suspended For 2011, James Suspended One Game

((HT: KVAL-TV/KMTR-TV Eugene))

University of Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli and former backup wide receiver Garrett Embry will not face jail time after pleading guilty to second-degree burglary charges.

In a court hearing Friday afternoon, Masoli and Embry received 12 months probation and 140 hours of community service. In a plea deal, the charges were reduced to misdemeanors.

Masoli and Embry were alleged to have been involved a theft at the SAE fraternity house near the Oregon campus. A fraternity member reported that Masoli and Embry stole two computers and a guitar from the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house.

In addition to probation and community service, Masoli and Embry are required to pay at least $5000 in restitution.

Here's KMTR's coverage of the Masoli case...


Chip Kelly then chose to dole out his punishments...


From the university their ownselves...

"I am extremely disappointed anytime any of our players fall short of our expectations that have been clearly outlined for them in advance on numerous occasions, and this is especially true regarding their roles within the community,” University of Oregon head football coach Chip Kelly said. “Their accountability for their actions is paramount and any tainting of the reputation of the University of Oregon and this football program will not be tolerated.

“I have consistently stated that I will weigh every situation on its individual merits and will determine the consequences after carefully reviewing all the facts available to me. Frequently there are variables involved that I am unable to share in regards to the decisions I make that preclude me from discussing individual cases but I want to eliminate any uncertainly that our level of expectations are the same for all our student-athletes regardless of the role they play on this team.”

James and kicker Rob Beard are suspended for the season opener against New Mexico, and may be eligible to play depending on whether or not they meet Kelly's standards for rehabilitation...

Oregon Kicker Beaten Defending Fellow Kicker In Brawl

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A Saturday evening brawl in Eugene, Oregon led to a Ducks kicker being taken to intensive care at a local hospital.

When one Ducks kicker came to the aid of another kicker after people thought here was a lull in the action, he ended up getting beaten fairly severely. One ended up with a broken nose and the other had severe internal injuries.

There is a suspect in the case, and he's still on the loose...

Jennifer Winters tosses to her own anchor package...