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Kelly's long day continued when he decided to suspend tailback LaMichael James, another of the team's offensive stars, for at least one game during the 2010 season. In the same courthouse, James pleaded guilty Friday to a misdemeanor physical harassment charge after a recent domestic incident with his now former girlfriend.
This is a huge hit for the Oregon program, considered an early Pac-10 favorite thanks in large part to the presence of Masoli and James.
There is plenty of hope for the 2010 season, but going it without Masoli could be trouble. The Ducks will likely look to sophomore Darron Thomas at quarterback, who has some experience and even led a near-comeback against Boise State two seasons ago. However, unproven quarterbacks are an easy and immediate concern for any team, particularly one whose offensive system thrives on smart decisions and play-making from its quarterback.
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