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One of his pieces, a Fridays 6-9 pm to Oregon defensive lineman collage titled “Roots,” features Complimentary Flight DeForest Buckner. the seal of American Samoa Eugene, Oregon “DeFo, are you going to surrounded with maps of the contribute to this?” Gillard Hawaiian and Polynesian islands Live Music 541-349-9463 asked him. from which Buckner draws Buckner looked up at the his heritage. camera, smiled, then looked back “He was very concerned with down at his project. making sure that the flag was “I got one mission: finish my there and that everyone had a art,” he said, then returned to his place on it,” Abia-Smith said. “It task at hand. was almost like a self-portrait Moments like this were why through pictures.” sweetcheekswinery.com Gillard and Lisa Abia-Smith, Art is also an outlet for the organizer of the program, Buckner to escape from the nicknamed Buckner “Dr. Defo.” grind and pressure that playing a Over the course of the four- collegiate sport brings. week program, student-athletes “It’s definitely a way to get learned simple art techniques, away from everything,” Buckner then created expressive works said. “It’s a good way to shut of art. everything out and focus on what Abia-Smith, who headed the you’re feeling in that moment.” program all four years of its The summer program includes existence, was blown away by several access workshops, in what she saw from Buckner. which athletes help children with She said the name “Dr. Defo” disabilities create works of art. originated from his passion for To Buckner, working with kids and patience with his pieces. was one of the most rewarding “I have never seen, even in my aspects of the class. art students, someone focus so “It was great being able to put a closely and precisely on their smile on the kids’ faces,” Buckner work,” Abia-Smith said at the said. “It makes a big difference opening of the exhibit on Oct. 21. in their lives and it makes it a big “My best friend is a surgeon and difference in mine.” Make reservations at city2cityshuttle.com or call 541-758-8001 PAGE 2 EMERALD GAMEDAY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015 ⚑ GAMEDAY OREGON VS ASU MATCHUPS TO LOOK Royce Freeman playing in the FORWARD TO game against Washington State (Adam Eberhardt). ➡ CHRISTOPHER KEIZUR, @CHRISKEIZUR PLAYERS TO WATCH: For the players having a short week of practice, it can be tough to switch schemes to match the opposition. Luckily, both Oregon (4-3, 2-2 Pac-12) and OREGON Arizona State (4-3, 2-2) had byes last week. Royce Freeman Oregon comes into the game with cautious optimism after the return of It should come as no surprise that Freeman is one of Vernon Adams, Jr. who helped hold off Washington for a 26-20 victory. The the players to watch for Oregon. The starting back has Oregon offense has seemingly bounced back, and averaging 39.3 points per had an impressive season so far, racking up 997 yards game. The defense is still, however, lagging. and nine touchdowns. He is a nice combination of Arizona State stumbled against then No. 4 Utah, falling 34-18. Similar to speed, power and balance. Pairing his athletic ability the Ducks, the Sun Devils are a team that can put points up on the board, but with his knack to read his blockers has resulted in a struggle on defense. strong sophomore season. Aiden Schneider The Oregon sophomore kicker from Portland, Oregon has had a strong season. So far, he has made MATCHUPS TO WATCH 11 field goals and 32 extra points for a total of 65 points. Schneider has been accurate from distance and has provided a nice outlet for when the Ducks THIS THURSDAY struggle to find the end zone. Look for him on Thursday to salvage what otherwise would have been Oregon wide receivers Oregon punt return empty Oregon possessions. vs. vs. ARIZONA STATE Arizona State secondary Arizona special teams Demario Richard Back from an injury that kept him out of the game The big storyline in Seattle was the return With two similar teams facing off, against Utah is running back Demario Richard. While of wide receiver Darren Carrington, who the game will likely boil down to a few most of his work is done on the ground, averaging helped bolster the lagging Ducks’ aerial attack. key moments. For Oregon, one of those 88.2 rushing yards per game, he also has an effect in Carrington is a big-bodied receiver who is moments could come during punt returns. the passing game — catching 18. In total, Richard has skilled at shaking open on his routes, resulting Addison has been the man to return them six touchdowns on the year. in big chunks of yards. Pairing him with the for Oregon all season, and he has the ability reliable Bralon Addison and talented Dwayne to read the field sometimes breaking one for Devin Lucien Stanford makes it likely that Oregon will big yards. ASU’s junior punter Matt Haack is It’s become something of a tradition that the have a target available on each play. Against no slouch kicking the ball. He has averaged opposing team’s top wideout becomes a player Washington, the three combined for 251 yards 42.6 yards per punt