EUGENE, Ore. -- "It" would be "The Pick" - the interception Huard threw to Oregon freshman Kenny Wheaton that sealed the Ducks' 31-20 upset over the 9th-ranked Huskies at Autzen Stadium, and helped propel Oregon to a Pac-10 Championship and a Rose Bowl berth.
Wheaton still basks in the admiration of Duck fans who constantly tell him how much joy his 97-yard touchdown has brought them.
"They tell me what they were doing on that day," Wheaton said. "That's the number one thing is to hear the stories and how it affected them."
The effect his play has had on the Oregon athletic department has only snowballed since that day.
Autzen has gone from seating 41,698 to 54,000, and there's usually at least 58,000 fans who show up every week. The Ducks built the first indoor practice facility on the west coast. Oregon also has upgraded its weight room, treatment center and locker room to the point where many claim the Ducks now own the best facilities in college football.
