Nick Reed has been named the GoDucks.com Student-Athlete of the Week for the week of October 8-14th.
DE Nick Reed, a junior lineman from Trabuco Canyon, CA., led the defense in Oregon's Homecoming victory over Washington State on Saturday. Reed recorded career highs with 3.5 sacks, 11 total tackles (6 solo), and 5.0 tackles for loss. He also assisted Cole Linehan in sacking Alex Brink in the endzone for a safety that made the score 19-0. Because of his stellar accomplishments on the field, Reed was named national defensive player of the week by the Walter Camp Football Foundation.
Reed currently ranks third nationally in sacks per game (1.25), and fourth nationally in tackles for loss per game (2.17)
The Reed File
OREGON ? While onlookers may wait for someone bigger
and stronger to come along and displace the stalwart who has played in all 25
games since playing as a true freshman, they underestimate his relentless
passion for the game. Exhibits a constant motor and can be counted on to always
be in the right place, which contributes to his ability as an outstanding pass
rusher. Displays a great work ethic and takes advantage of lessons learned from
his first two seasons, while he remains unsurpassed in productivity. Improved
his size and strength during the off season and remains as one of the unit’s most
consistent linemen. Posted defensive line’s top clean lift (330 lbs.) during
winter workouts and runs well, as evidenced by setting a record for players at
his position in the shuttle run.
2006
? Took advantage of
injuries along the defensive line to move into the starting lineup for Oregon’s
final 10 games, accumulating 26 of his tackles during that span. Team’s
second-leading tackler among down linemen (ninth overall) posted a career-high
five stops in the regular-season finale at Oregon
State
in addition to contributing four in the Las Vegas Bowl. Scored tackles for loss
vs. Stanford, UCLA, Portland State,
Arizona,
Oregon
State
and BYU, which included QB sacks against the Cardinal, Vikings and Cougars.
Also blocked a PAT at Washington
State
in addition to receiving team’s top weekly defensive accolades following his
final two regular season games of the year. Named to Pac-10’s second-team
academic all-conference unit.
2005
? Experienced playing
time in all 12 games, led by 25 snaps at Arizona.
Finished the year with all five of his tackles unassisted, including two stops
vs. Montana
as well as solo tackles in each of his last two games of the regular season. In
addition, posted a quarterback sack at Stanford as well as tackles for loss vs.
Montana
and Oregon
State.
Also blocked a punt at Arizona
that led to an Oregon
score.
2007-08 GoDucks.com Student Athletes of the Week
