Oregon receiver sits out spring ball to focus on Olympic dream

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EUGENE, Ore. — This August, Oregon Ducks wide receiver Devon Allen could be racking up some major airline miles.

Allen, who hopes to be competing at the 2016 Olympics in the 110-meter hurdles, joked about flying back and forth between Eugene and Rio in order to make sure he didn’t miss too many football practices during the Olympic track events, which run from Aug. 12-21.

And while that kind of an adventure might put plenty of miles into his frequent flier account, it would be a bit too much for the athlete, who has spent the spring focusing on track as he tunes up for the NCAA championships (June 8-11) and the U.S. Olympic Team Trials (July 1-10).

“I’m real confident coming off the indoor season,” said Allen, who has attended football practices once a week as a student coach. “I’m feeling pretty fast and I feel good. This keeps me excited and confident that I’ll be able to run really fast and make the Olympic team.”

Devon Allen said he isn’t quite 100 percent recovered from a knee injury, but he still has had a great season in track. Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports

Allen not only holds the fastest 110-meter hurdle time (13.40) of any collegian so far this outdoor season, but he also has clocked the fastest time among any American …

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