Vernon Adams hits road to University of Oregon

For three years Vernon Adams had been off limits from being tackled by his Eastern Washington University football teammates in practice and scrimmages.

All that changed Feb. 9 when the All-American Eagles' quarterback announced his transfer to the University of Oregon. He hoped to assume the job that was held by Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariotta who decided to skip his senior season and enter last April's NFL draft.

EWU and Oregon would meet in Eugene to open their respective 2015 football seasons on Sept. 5. "It's going to be crazy," Adams said. "The defense can finally tackle me."

Adams,...