By Dan Corcoran

Eugene, Ore.--

When Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli and former wide receiver Garrett Embry pleaded guilty to second degree burglary, they avoided any jail time.  But part of their sentence is to complete 140 hours of community service.  The District Attorney said the Lane County Sheriff's Work Crew is one place where Masoli and Embrey could find themselves fulfilling their service obligation.

Kim Wills, 22, is wrapping up a thirty day sentence.  Two weeks were spent behind bars the rest out clearing brush along a Lane County roads.  "I feel like this program is good because it gives people a chance, a second chance at that," she said.  The single mother says this is better than being behind bars, but it is still punishment.

Community Service Coordinator Clint Riley says in cases like that of Masoli and Embry, road crew is not the only option.  Instead, they could be assigned to a local non-profit and have their hours tracked confidentially.  "Nobody knows who's doing community service or who's doing volunteer work for the community," said Riley.

Masoli and Embry received their second degree burglary sentence Friday.  Each were sentenced to twelve months probation.  They were ordered to pay more than five thousand dollars in restitution and each must complete community service.

The pair has until April 2 to report to the Sherman Community Service Center for their assignments.  Each must complete their service within the next eight months.