Color photo of University of Oregon punt coverage players Rahim Cassell (#34) and Rodney Hardrick (#48) tackling a punt returner during a football game against Washington State on October 19, 2013 at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks won the game 62-38.
Color photo of University of Oregon linebacker Rodney Hardrick (#48) hitting the quarterback as he releases a pass during a football game against Oregon State on November 29, 2013 at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks won the game 36-35. Also pictured is Taylor Hart (#66).
Color photo of University of Oregon linebacker Rodney Hardrick (#48) wrapping up the opposing quarterback for a sack during a football game against Nicholls on August 31, 2013 at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks won the game 66-3. Also pictured is Tony Washington (#91) pursuing the play.
Color photo of University of Oregon football player Rodney Hardrick (#48) rushing the ball for a 66-yard gain on a fake punt during a game against UCLA on October 26, 2013 at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks won the game 42-14.
Color photo of University of Oregon football player Rodney Hardrick (#48) running the ball for a 66-yard gain on a fake punt during a game against UCLA on October 26, 2013 at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks won the game 42-14.
Color photo of University of Oregon defenders DeForest Buckner (#44) and Rodney Hardrick (#48) getting the play signal from the sidelines during a football game against Utah on November 16, 2013 at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks won the game 44-21.
Color photo of University of Oregon linebacker Rodney Hardrick (#48) causing a ball carrier to fumble the ball during a football game against UCLA on October 26, 2013 at Autzen Stadium. The Bruins recovered the ball but Ducks went on to win the game 42-14. Also pictured is Brian Jackson (#12).
Color photo of University of Oregon cornerback Troy Hill (#13) tackling a ball carrier during a football game against Nicholls on August 31, 2013 at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks won the game 66-3. Also pictured are Rodney Hardrick (#48) and Wade Keliikipi (#92).
Color photo of University of Oregon football player Rodney Hardrick (second from left) with Special Olympics athletes (from left) Craig Norris, Rickey Petray and Joshua Edmunds on November 7, 2011 at Emerald Lanes as part of the University of Oregon's O Heroes program.
Color photo of University of Oregon linebacker Rodney Hardrick (#48) tackling a ball carrier during a football game against California on September 28, 2013 at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks won the game 55-16. Also pictured are Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (#14) and Terrance Mitchell (#27).