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Oregon DBs hope to show growth against Luke Falk, Wazzu

With an Oregon defense that still seems to be searching for its identity in Brady Hoke’s scheme and an angry Washington State Air Raid offense coming off a bye week, the Ducks defensive backs know they’re in for a lot of action on Saturday night in the Palouse.

“Their system is their system; they’re so ingrained and entrenched in what they do,” Oregon coach Mark Helfrich said. “Coach Leach [Mike] Leach has done it so long and in so many facets.”

And their system, with its many facets, is based on one thing -- throw, throw and throw the ball, to the point that some might worry whether or not their quarterback will still have his arm attached the next morning.