Unfinished Bu21ness - Kenyon Yovan

Ashley Conklin Register-Guard Published 1:29 p.m. PT October 30, 2020 | Updated 10:14 a.m. PT October 31, 2020 Mark Wasikowski has spent more time on the practice field this fall than ever before. And that's fine with the second-year Oregon baseball coach. Because of COVID-19 protocols, Wasikowski and his coaching staff have had to change their practices significantly. The Ducks have begun fall practice and sometimes have as many as five practices a day in the era of physical distancing. While there are NCAA-mandated limits on how much practice time a player can have, there are no such limits for coaches. "From our standpoint, it's real simple," Wasikowski said during a recent Zoom call with the media. "Whatever they tell us to do, they tell us to wear masks, we wear masks. It's not a debate. Whether we believe in it or don't believe in it and all that kind of stuff." The Ducks were 8-7 last year as Wasikowski returned to the program he was an assist...

 

Mojo Hill Ot 20, 2020 Updated Oct 20, 2020 It’s been a long, restless offseason for the Ducks baseball team, but after persevering through quarantine, they’ve come out the other side and are finally getting to play some fall ball. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic of course, their activity hasn’t been without its limitations. “It’s pretty extreme,” head coach Mark Wasikowski said. “We’ve gone to lengths of even having five different practices a day...We’re not able to scrimmage, we’re not able to do a lot of live baserunning at all.” Despite the limitations and the guidelines they’re required to follow, Wasikowski is grateful for what they’re able to do and is excited to get rolling with this year’s group of guys. “The great news is we’re able to practice,” he said. “And we’re able to be outside, and we’re able to be with our student-athletes.” Wasikowski admitted to some mental fatigue for both him and the players due to the abnormally long break from playing. “This six-seven month...