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Oregon Quarterback Ty Thompson Says Bo Nix Has 'Been a Blessing' Since Arriving in Eugene

How Bo Nix and Ty Thompson push each other for the better.
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Oregon Quarterback Ty Thompson Says Bo Nix Has 'Been a Blessing' Since Arriving in Eugene
Oregon Quarterback Ty Thompson Says Bo Nix Has 'Been a Blessing' Since Arriving in Eugene

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When the news of former Auburn quarterback Bo Nix joining the Ducks rang through the anxious halls of Oregon social media, uncertainty chimed back. Fans voiced concern of the transfer not living up to the lofty ceiling of quarterback expectations established in Eugene, and with that the potential threat of redshirt freshman Ty Thompson getting pushed to the bench. 

However, Thompson assured in a recent media availability that Nix is not his foe, but a friend.

“He does a great job making things relatable to how I think," Thompson told reporters over the weekend. "We think very similar. I really like Bo. Bo has been a blessing to me these past couple months."

During spring practice, Nix, Thompson, and redshirt freshman Jay Butterfield seem to build each others’ confidence. Each starting candidate points out unseen routes and areas of improvement for their peers and hypes them up.

Furthermore, the competition this spring has if anything, only straightened their sense of camaraderie.  

Bo Nix and Ty Thompson at Oregon spring practice

Thompson and Nix throwing at Oregon spring practice

“I mean, everyone likes to pin the quarterbacks against each other especially for competing and it'll never be like that with me and Bo," he said. "He's done a great job. Leading the team, coming in humble and hardworking, so I have nothing but good things to say about Bo."

While the offseason continues and each starting under-center hopeful grinds for the main spotlight in Autzen, Thompson remembers the advice he’s gleaning from Nix, and keeps perfecting his craft.

“I think something a quarterback can always work on is accuracy and decision making. I think lock into the film room, being comfortable with what you're doing with the ball can always make everything easier on yourself."

Oregon's quarterback battle doesn't figure to be decided by the end of spring practice, but the team's talented arms are pushing each other and striving for improvement with every rep.

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Ally Osborne
ALLY OSBORNE

A reporter for Oregon Ducks on SI, Ally Osborne is a born and raised Oregonian. She graduated from the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communications in 2021 after interning for the Oregon Sports Network with experience working on live sporting broadcasts for ESPN, FOX Sports, the PAC 12 Network, and Runnerspace. Osborne continued her career in Bend, Oregon as a broadcast reporter in 2021 for Central Oregon Daily News while writing for Oregon Ducks on SI. Since then, Osborne is entering her third season reporting for the publication and is frequently the on-site reporter for home games at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. She is currently the host of lifestyle shows "Everyday Northwest" and "Tower Talk Live" for KOIN 6 News in Portland, Oregon. Osborne also works as a sports reporter for KOIN 6's "Game On" sports department. In her free time, Osborne is an avid graphic designer, making art commissions for athletes across her home state. Osborne's designs have even become tattoos for a few Duck athletes.

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