2006: The 11-game starter jumped out to a dazzling start, accumulating career bests in each of his first three appearances of the season. Was tied for seventh in the country in total offense (290.8 ypg) and ranked 11th in passing (21.8 completions per game) after five games. Also carved out one of the program’s better errorless streaks by a quarterback, accumulating 161 consecutive passes without an interception, dating back to his sophomore season, that was snapped during the third week of 2006. Yet struggled with his efficiency the latter half of the year, tossing two touchdowns and nine interceptions in his final six appearances while averaging 117.3 yards per game passing and completing 59 percent of his attempts. Finished the regular season fourth in the Pac-10 in total offense (219.3) and sixth in the league in passing efficiency. Also encountered more success in Autzen Stadium than on the road, completing 62 percent of his passes at home compared to 54.9 percent on the road. Averaged one TD pass for every 27.5 attempts for the season. Possesses the dual threat as one of the team’s most dangerous runners, as squad’s third-leading rusher ran for 442 yards and two scores in addition to averaging 4.7 yards per carry. Also excels in the classroom as he was chosen the league’s second-team academic all-conference quarterback with a 3.27 cumulative GPA in sociology.

2005: Following a less than auspicious debut as the team’s top quarterback in relief of an injured Kellen Clemens, he emerged to help the Ducks to wins in each of his first three collegiate starts. Experience limited to only 57 plays through the first seven games while playing in only six plays or less in four of them. Awarded academic all-conference honorable mention honors following the season.

2004: Played in six of 11 games, including 29 snaps against Idaho, which only wetted the appetite for greater things to come. Completed six of 15 passes for 73 yards in addition to carrying the football 10 times for 40 yards, but still awaiting his first touchdown.

High School: Possesses all-around intangibles reminiscent of new age of athletic quarterbacks who are threats as both a passer and a runner. He threw for 2,736 yards and 30 touchdowns his senior season, leading team to wins in 11 of its last 12 games. Completed 164 of 268 passes (61.2%) in 2002 to complete his varsity career, passing for 5,951 yards and 79 scoring strikes. The three-year starter helped guide the Pirates to a 36-3 record. Ranked as a tremendous baseball prospect as the outfielder was chosen in the 20th round of the 2003 Amateur Baseball Draft by Cincinnati.

Personal: Born Dennis Lee Dixon Jr. on Jan. 11, 1985 in Oakland, Calif. Parent: Dennis Dixon Sr. Family: One sister. High School (Coach): Leandro (Danny Calcagno) 2003. Major: Has completed requirements for degree in sociology. Note: Spent the summer of 2007 playing baseball in the Atlanta Braves’ organization after the outfielder was drafted in the fifth round of this year’s Amateur Baseball Draft.