Dante Moore stands at ease, thrust into the role as the face of the game

Dante Moore is having a busy summer, and it's great for Ducks as long as he gets his work in, not that there's any doubt about that.

When EA Sports College Football 27 comes out on July 9th, the Oregon quarterback will be on the cover. This weekend he hosted a couple of football camps for kids at Marist and Ida B. Wells High School, sponsored by FlexWork Sports. Teammate and friend Bear Alexander joined him, signing autographs, coaching, posing for pictures.

Moore said, "I remember when I was a kid, I used to go to camps, I'd see people walk around that were in the NFL or in college, I said I'm going to be in their shoes one day. It's funny because, when they say those types of things it makes me enjoy and appreciate life."

Instead of a mere billboard in Manhattan, Moore and the Ducks embark on a world tour

Later this week he leaves along with six other teammates and head coach Dan Lanning on a goodwill and promotional tour to Japan.

Moore's growing comfort with the notoriety and the spotlight, coupled with his humility about it, is great news for the Ducks and Duck fans. When he talks about giving back to the community and enjoying the moment, he sounds a lot like Marcus Mariota in his Heisman year.

The similarity doesn't end with his tone and language. The two Duck greats share a similar kind of quiet poise and grace in a high profile role. Instead of ego, there's thankfulness and sharing credit. It's enormously refreshing in a era of chest-pumping, attention-seeking and acting out.

Football teams tend to take on the personality of their leader. Moore inspires a lot of trust with the way he carries himself, especially as he grows more secure in his role.

After delaying NFL millions to return to Oregon and continue to grow in the game, Moore's relaxed attitude is good preparation for a season high expectations and increasing attention.

He told Brenna Green of KOIN TV, "I love being around the community. I know the community loves being behind me with the game of football so I just want to give back and pour into them."

Moore is featured on a Tokoyo Billboard as the Heisman Trophy candidate at QB, Lanning, Dakorien Moore, Jamari Johnson, Jeremiah McClellan, Evan Stewart, Jordon Davison, and Dierre Hill Jr., prepare to leave for a 7-On-7 Showcase and goodwill tour in Japan, a cultural exchange and a unique way to promote Oregon football on a world stage.

It's PR work and brand promotion, but it's also an opportunity for the core of the Oregon offense to bond and grow as a unit. Lanning constantly stresses the power and value of a connected team. Traveling together on this mission, sharing the experience, can only add value for them.

It's a brilliant way to combine football, fellowship and growing the game. Along with the meals, the long plane ride and hanging out, it'll provide the group some opportunities to talk about what they want from this season.

With so much coming at him Moore seems to stay grounded and grateful, looking forward to what will likely be his last season of college football.

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