Color photo of University of Oregon running back Royce Freeman (#21) rushing the ball for a 12-yard gain during the Pac-12 championship football game against Arizona on December 5, 2014 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Ducks won the game 51-13. Also pictured is Matt Pierson (#62).
Color photo of University of Oregon running back Taj Griffin (#5) being hoisted into the air by teammate Tyrell Crosby (#73) and congratulated by Matt Pierson (#62) and Bralon Addison (#2) after scoring a three-yard touchdown during a football game against Georgia State on September 19, 2015 at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks won the game 61-28.
Color photo of University of Oregon quarterback Vernon Adams (#3) calling a play during a football game against Eastern Washington on September 5, 2015 at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks won the game 61-42. Also pictured are Matt Hegarty (#72) and Matt Pierson (#62).
Color photo of University of Oregon offensive lineman Matt Pierson (#62) blocking a defender during a football game against Arizona on October 2, 2014 at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks lost the game 24-31.
Color photo of University of Oregon offensive linemen Matt Pierson (#62), Hroniss Grasu (#55), Hamani Stevens (#54), Tyrell Crosby (#73) and running back Byron Marshall (#9) at the line of scrimmage during a football game against UCLA on October 11, 2014 at Rose Bowl Stadium. The Ducks won the game 42-30.
Color photo of University of Oregon running back Thomas Tyner (#24) advancing the ball during a football game against UCLA on October 11, 2014 at Rose Bowl Stadium. The Ducks won the game 42-30. Also pictured is offensive lineman Matt Pierson (#62).