Unfortunately, one of the best names in college football retired Thursday.
Andre Yruretagoyena won’t return to the Oregon Ducks football program this year. An exact reason wasn’t provided, but the redshirt senior decided it was time to leave.Best of luck to @ayruretagoyena, who won’t return to the UO football team for personal reasons. Helf: “We wish him all the best.” #GoDucks
— Rob Moseley (@DuckFootball) February 26, 2015
With his final year of eligibility coming up, Yruretagoyena said he will “focus on getting my body healthy and graduating.” #GoDucks
— Rob Moseley (@DuckFootball) February 26, 2015
Yruretagoyena finally found his way into the Ducks’ starting lineup last year, but it was short-lived as he dealt with a lingering foot injury.
After the amount of injuries Oregon suffered along the offensive line a season ago, Yruretagoyena’s loss hurts the team’s depth at offensive tackle.
Tyler Johnstone is expected to return from a torn ACL he suffered last summer to start at left tackle, while sophomore Tyrell Crosby should prove to be the team’s bookend at right tackle.
