DUMAN'S SWEET RETURN.Byline: Shawn Miller The Register-Guard Derek Duman kissed a 180-pound pig on his summer vacation Summer vacation (also called summer holidays or summer break) is a vacation in the summertime between school years in which students are off for 3 months, depending on the country and district. . "I could kiss worse things," said Duman, sporting a wry grin. The senior quarterback for the Highlanders puckered up for the pig as part of a fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association The American Diabetes Association, or the ADA, is an American health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of - an organization that has a special place in his heart. Duman was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes type 1 diabetes n. See diabetes mellitus. in mid-November of his freshman year - a several-month period of difficulty for the 5-foot-8, 150-pound Student Body President. During basketball tryouts, Duman's quads seized up, barely allowing him to move. The school trainer, unable to identify the source, urged Duman to visit a doctor. After tests revealed his blood-sugar level in the mid-600s (80-120 is normal), Duman was hospitalized for two nights. It was only weeks after he suffered a broken collarbone col·lar·bone n. See clavicle. during football season and a few months before he underwent surgery cataracts Cataracts Definition A cataract is a cloudiness or opacity in the normally transparent crystalline lens of the eye. This cloudiness can cause a decrease in vision and may lead to eventual blindness. on both eyes, which developed during the baseball season. "I had probably the worst freshman year ever," Duman said. "I could have put my head down and said, 'Why is this happening to me?' I'm trying to look on the bright side to focus the attention on favorable aspects of a situation; to minimize attention to possible negative or unfavorable factors in a situation. See also: Bright and keep going." Instead of packing up his athletic gear, Duman simply fought through every bit of adversity tossed his way. He even developed a somewhat happy-go-lucky attitude about the ordeal. North Eugene coach Eric Johannsen, who was hired shortly after Duman's freshman season, noted that his senior quarterback - who is battling for the starting job with fellow senior Brandon Saboe - has developed into one of the team's sharpest minds and quickest bodies. "I've just seen him go from a guy who was pretty undersized undersized see dwarfism, runt. , lacked a lot of strength and speed because the diabetes hit him pretty hard ... to where he's now close to one of the fastest guys on the team," Johannsen said. "It speaks volumes about the type of person he is, the character he has. It's tough enough for a high school kid to feel as though they can fit in these days, to have to deal with that but also be a community leader and being out there trying to raise awareness." Duman spoke at an executive breakfast for local businesses early this summer, and he contributed more than $2,500 to the ADA Ada, city, United States Ada (ā`ə), city (1990 pop. 15,820), seat of Pontotoc co., S central Okla.; inc. 1904. It is a large cattle market and the center of a rich oil and ranch area. , via sponsorships from family and friends, during the Kiss-A-Pig Fundraiser. That's right, he donated money to kiss a pig on the top of its head. "They had just cleaned the pig so it wasn't that bad," he said. "I was a little nervous at first. The pig was extremely nice." Duman is soliciting sponsorships as ambassador for the ADA walk, scheduled Oct. 6 at Alton Baker Park Alton Baker Park is located in Eugene, Oregon, United States, near Autzen Stadium. It features duck ponds, bicycle trails, and a dog park, and directly touches the Ferry Street Bridge. . In the meantime Adv. 1. in the meantime - during the intervening time; "meanwhile I will not think about the problem"; "meantime he was attentive to his other interests"; "in the meantime the police were notified" meantime, meanwhile , Duman, finally healthy, is continuing to gain respect on the football as well as the admiration from teammates off of it. "Everyone is starting to respect him more," said senior receiver Shane Kirkpatrick, who met Duman when they played on the same fourth-grade basketball team. "They've seen what he's been through. They've seen him overcome it. Everyone respects him a lot because of that." 4-5 overall, 1-4 Midwestern League, fifth place in league Shane Kirkpatrick: 6-foot-3 WR also a returning 2nd-Team all-league DB. Scott Womack: Senior WR earned honorable mention all-league as sophomore. Chris Swartz: MVP (Multimedia Video Processor) A high-speed DSP chip from Texas Instruments, introduced in 1994. Officially introduced as the TMS320C80, it combines RISC technology with the functionality of four DSPs on one chip. for lineman at Southern Oregon This article is about the southern region of the U.S. state of Oregon. For the University, see Southern Oregon University. Southern Oregon is a region of the U.S. football camp during summer. Braxton Hale: Gets his shot at starting RB after graduation of Dan Winterstein. Tyler Vanderhoff: Another tall receiver from the state champion basketball team. Derek Duman: QB also won MVP at Southern Oregon football camp. Brandon Saboe: Fellow senior QB competing for starting position. David Krantz Krantz is the name of two persons:
Eight starters return to a team that ranked last in the Midwestern League in offense and defense last season. The matchup against Springfield on Oct. 12 could be a barometer of the Highlanders' progress. The Highlanders ranked last in the league in both offense and defense last season. ... North Eugene scored the fewest points in the league, averaging 14.8 points per game. ... The Highlanders allowed 33.8 points per league game, nearly three touchdowns more than league-leading Thurston. ... North Eugene had the fewest all-league members from last season with four. ... Senior Shane Kirkpatrick is the only all-league member returning. ... Only three of their nine opponents had a winning record last season. ... North Eugene hosts two league games, last season's top two teams, Churchill and Marshfield. ... Only once in their five losses last season did the Highlanders score in double digits Double Digits was a pricing game on the American television game show, The Price Is Right. Played from April 20, 1973 through May 18, 1973's show, it was played for a car and used small prizes. . 3 Passing touchdowns and completions last season for graduated wide receiver Cameron Kinkade 3-1 The Highlanders' record against nonleague opponents in the 2006 season 8 North Eugene's returning starters from last season's team, which finished fifth in league 78.8 Rushing yards per game for graduated Dan Winterstein, who ranked fourth in the Midwestern League Eric Johannsen Season: Third Overall record: 9-10 Record at school: 9-10 Playoff play·off also play-off n. Sports 1. A final game or series of games played to break a tie. 2. A series of games played to determine a championship. Noun 1. record: 0-0 Notable: Johannsen, who played only one season of high school football, was a receiver and placekicker for Oregon from 1990-94. His final game was the 1995 Rose Bowl against Penn State. He was elected into the UO Hall of Fame in 2005 as a member of the 1994 football team. JOHANNSEN SAYS: "(Duman) knows the offense probably better than any student in school and probably most of the coaching staff, too. He's extremely smart (and) pays great attention to detail." DEREK DUMAN A look at the North Eugene senior quarterback Freshman Year Injuries/Illnesses: Broken collarbone, type 1 diabetes, cataract surgery Cataract Surgery Definition Cataract surgery is a procedure performed to remove a cloudy lens from the eye; usually an intraocular lens is implanted at the same time. Purpose The purpose of cataract surgery is to restore clear vision. on both eyes Position: Quarterback Size: 5-foot-8, 150 pounds Quarterback Rating Last Season: 117.2 This is the third year in Johannsen's system, so the student-athletes should be very comfortable with the schemes and play-calling. It is imperative that the players eliminate mental errors and mistakes. Duman and Saboe combined to throw eight interceptions during league play last season. Smart decisions from the quarterback, whichever one is on the field at the time, will either guide or stall the offense. Creating and holding onto momentum in the nonleague schedule is critical because the Highlanders open the league schedule against Thurston, a team that will be vying vy·ing v. Present participle of vie. vying vie for the league title. The Highlanders were 3-1 in nonleague games last season, but earned only one league victory. "I had probably the worst freshman year ever." - DEREK DUMAN, NORTH EUGENE QUARTERBACK |
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