Oregon freshman Brett Thomas slid safely into home plate avoiding the tag from Oregon State catcher Carter Bell during the Duck's 7-2 victory at Goss Stadium May 3, 2011.

Baylore senior Tiffany Townsend(left) won her heat of the 100m with a time of 11.30 at historic Hayward Field during the NCAA West Regional Championship Saturday May 28, 2011.

Melvin Echard of Texas A&M competes in the triple jump at the NCAA West Regionals at historic Hayward Field Saturday May 28, 2011.

Participants compete in at heat of the 110 meter hurdles at the NCAA West Regionals at historic Hayward Field Saturday May 28, 2011.

Oregon's Tyrone Nared throws up a shot while being fouled by UCLA's Josh Smith during the Bruin's 67-59 victory over the Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena January 15, 2011.

Freshman Josh Huff celebrates Oregon's victory over their arch rival Oregon State in the 114th edition of the Civil War. Huff was Oregon's second leading receiver in the game hauling in 5 passes for 64 yards and a touchdown. The stakes could not have been higher for the Ducks as the victory assured the Ducks a birth in the National Championship Game.

LaMichael James celebrates his first of three touchdowns against Stanford October 2, 2010. James accumulated 257 total rushing yards in a match-up featuring two top-10 teams at Autzen Stadium.

A powerful right-hand punch landed by Charles "Kid Khaos" Bennett opened up a wound near Gybels' right eye that covered both fighters in blood during Caged Combat 3 at Spirit Mountain Casino.