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Despite speculation that he may leave after losing out on the starting QB job, sophomore Bryan Bennett will stay at Oregon.
Redshirt freshman Mark Mariota was named the Ducks' starter, so unless he fails to hold on to the job due to injury or play, Bennett may never see the field in a starting capacity. The sophomore apparently did not practice on Tuesday but had a change of heart during a meeting with head coach Chip Kelly and told teammates he would stay with the program. "I'll say this: I think Bryan Bennett would start for a lot of universities in the country," Kelly added. "We're very fortunate to have him on our team." Wed, Aug 29, 2012 09:44:00 AM
Source: The Oregonian

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Bryan Bennett - QB - Ducks

Aaron Fentress of the Oregonian suggested that the loser of Oregon's QB battle between sophomore Bryan Bennett and redshirt freshman Marcus Mariota may decide to transfer.

"Assuming the newly-named starter remains in that position for the duration of his career, the No. 2 quarteback could have incentive to leave Eugene," Fentress said. It makes sense, because if Bennett wins the competition, as expected, Mariota would likely not claim the starting job until his senior year, withholding injury. Head coach Chip Kelly will likely wait until the last minute to name his starting quarterback, and has even said he could be open to a rotation.
Source: The Oregonian
Fri, Aug 24, 2012 10:48:00 AM
Bryan Bennett - QB - Ducks

Oregon offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich says "there's no urgency" to name a starting QB at this time.

The competition is between sophomore Bryan Bennett and redshirt freshman Marcus Mariota and head coach Chip Kelly says the staff will use all 22 practices in order to make a decision. Bennett has more experience after playing in last year's game versus Arizona and winning as a starter against Colorado, but Mariota looked very impressive this spring. Chip Kelly has never willingly rotated quarterbacks in-season, but he did not shut the door on the possibility.
Source: The Oregonian
Tue, Aug 7, 2012 11:58:00 AM
Bryan Bennett - QB - Ducks

Bryan Bennett started at quarterback for Oregon and he threw a pair of touchdown passes during a 29-point first quarter in Boulder.

As we have mentioned before, there was no need to rush Darron Thomas back into the lineup – and LaMichael James for that matter – against a depleted Colorado squad. The Ducks have more than enough depth in the offensive back field. Bennett, who was very relaxed at ASU, has De’Anthony Thomas -- who caught one of the TD passes -- and Kenjon Barner lined up behind him. There is plenty to go around until Thomas and James return.
Sat, Oct 22, 2011 04:55:00 PM
Bryan Bennett - QB - Ducks

Oregon redshirt freshman quarterback Bryan Bennett is impressing teammates with how he is handling the offense.

Bennett may get his first career starting assignment against Colorado on Saturday if Darron Thomas’ knees are not ready to take a pounding. Bennett displayed authority in the huddle Saturday against Arizona State and led the Ducks on scoring drives in each of the first two possessions following Thomas’ exit.
Source: oregonlive.com
Wed, Oct 19, 2011 11:29:00 AM