Oregon cuts loose QB Masoli

The (Portland) Oregonian reported Masoli was stopped by Springfield police at 9:17 p.m. local time Monday after exiting a driveway without stopping. Masoli also was cited for driving with a suspended license and possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana.

Coach Chip Kelly dismissed Masoli for failing to meet his obligations to the program. The two-year starter previously was suspended for the 2010 season after he and teammate Garrett Embry were accused of stealing two laptop computers and a guitar from a campus fraternity house in late January.

Masoli helped the Ducks to the Rose Bowl last season, throwing for 2,147 yards and 15 touchdowns while rushing for 668 yards and 13 scores.

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