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Legislator Wants to Force Oregon Schools To Interview Minority Coaches

A member of the Oregon legislature plans to introduce a bill that would require the state's public universities, including Oregon and Oregon State, to interview at least one minority before hiring a head football coach.The law would be modeled on the NFL's "Rooney Rule," which has been in place for six years and has...

Mike Bellotti Names Chip Kelly Oregon's 'Coach In Waiting'

In a trend that seems to be sweeping through this potentially-heated offseason hiring period like a jam band through downtown Eugene, Mike Bellotti of Oregon announced on Tuesday his plans to step aside as Oregon head coach and pass the reigns to current offensive coordinator (and rumored head coach candidate for a couple...

Oregon Football Suffers Summer Tragedy

While programs all over the country are in the midst of off-season workouts, the players also take time to cool off and enjoy the summer. But with that, unfortunately the Oregon Ducks lost a member of the family over the weekend. Redshirt freshman safety Todd Doxey, 19, drowned in Oregon's McKenzie River on Sunday.Doxey...

Recruiting: Sometimes Sons Say Sorry, Dad

Few things in life are as heartwarming as a lifelong bond between father and son. Playing catch in the backyard. Going fishing. Hell, getting a little homework help. But then young men eventually grow up and gain independence and make decisions that take them away from their fathers.Nowhere is that more public than in...

Colleen Bellotti (and Her Nanny) Uncork Their Own Brand of Celebration

Your ex-husband's team is in BCS contention, playing a heated conference rival who they haven't beaten since 2001. Despite a relatively close score, they're pretty thoroughly dominating said rival and are well on their way to a key victory for the program. Your mind is focused on the celebration plans for that evening,...

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04/18/12 Report: Marijuana drug use prevalent among Oregon... Source: Sporting News A marijuana drug culture prevalent throughout college football is an especially big issue at Oregon, where a number of former and current players say that 40 to 60 percent of the football team's athletes smoke weed, ESPN The Magazine reported.