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January 22nd
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Oregon co-offensive coordinator to be fired after DUI arrest
From the Oregonian … Five days after his hiring was officially announced by the Oregon Ducks, co-offensive coordinator David Reaves is in the process of being fired after his arrest early Sunday on charges of DUII, reckless driving and reckless endangerment.
“Reaves has been placed on administrative leave and the process to terminate his employment with cause has commenced,” UO athletic director Rob Mullens said in a statement. “The University has high standards for the conduct of employees and is addressing this matter with the utmost of seriousness.”
The 38-year-old Reaves, who also was set to coach tight ends for the Ducks and carried the title of passing game coordinator under new coach Willie Taggart, was stopped at 2:12 a.m. Sunday with a passenger in downtown Eugene after “multiple traffic violations,” according to Eugene police. The responding officer suspected Reaves was impaired and after an investigation Reaves was charged and booked at Lane County jail at 5:18 a.m.
Reaves left after posting bail at 9:52 a.m., according to jail records. He must appear Jan. 25 in Eugene Municipal Court.
No UO recruits or current student-athletes were in the car with Reaves at the time of his arrest, UO senior associate athletic director Craig Pintens said.
Reaves, who was on a two-year contract worth $300,000 annually, was to share offensive coordinator duties with offensive line coach Mario Cristobal. A former three-year starting quarterback at Appalachian State, Reaves had previously worked at stops such as South Carolina, Tennessee, New Mexico and the IMG Academy before joining Taggart at South Florida in 2013.
… Continue reading story here …
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ESPN Top 25 returning Pac-12 players includes two Buffs
From ESPN … We gave you the top 25 players of the season in the Pac-12 about a month ago, but today we take a look forward and rank the top 25 players who will return next season.
13. Phillip Lindsay, RB, Colorado: Lindsay’s 1,579 yards from scrimmage ranked No. 2 in the Pac-12 in 2016 and his return is a big reason why the Buffaloes should be improved offensively next year.
20. Shay Fields, WR, Colorado: Fields’ 883 receiving yards last season are the most among returning receivers in the conference.
ESPN Top 25, by school … Washington: 8; USC: 4; Washington State: 3; Colorado: 2; UCLA: 2; Oregon: 2; Utah: 2; Arizona State: 1; Stanford: 1; Oregon State: 0; Cal: 0; Arizona: 0.
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January 21st
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Arizona State loses offensive coordinator to Auburn
From azcentral.com … Chip Lindsey is leaving Arizona State after one season as offensive coordinator for the same position at Auburn.
Lindsey came to ASU from Southern Mississippi to replace Mike Norvell when he became head coach at Memphis. In 2013, Lindsey was offensive analyst at Auburn when the Tigers reached the final BCS national title game.
He made $650,000 at ASU for 2016 and might be receiving a significant increase from Auburn after at first turning down the offer.
Lindsey was instrumental in recruiting quarterback Blake Barnett, a transfer from Alabama who already is signed and enrolled at ASU.
Lindsey’s departure is another in a series of staff changes under coach Todd Graham in the past two years.
… Other departures since the end of the 2016 season are Jay Norvell (now Nevada head coach), Chris Thomsen (to TCU) and DelVaughn Alexander (to Notre Dame).
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From ESPN … The Auburn Tigers have hired Chip Lindsey as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, head coach Gus Malzahn said Saturday.
Lindsey, who spent last season in the same job at Arizona State, replaces Rhett Lashlee, who left to become UConn’s offensive coordinator.
“I have the utmost confidence in his ability to lead our offense and his strength in developing quarterbacks makes him the perfect fit,” Malzahn said in a statement. “Chip is a man of integrity and character who will fit well within our staff. He has great knowledge and enthusiasm for the game and is a rising star in this profession.”
Auburn ranked 112th nationally in passing offense last season, averaging 169.5 yards per game. Former Baylor starter Jarrett Stidham will compete with returning starter Sean White at quarterback during the spring.
Arizona State averaged 33.3 points and 390.8 yards per game last season.
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January 20th
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NCAA votes to give student athletes another 21 days away from athletics each year
From CUBuffs.com … University of Colorado students who play sports will soon see changes to their schedule, giving them, in most cases, at least an additional 21 days away from athletics so they can study, pursue an internship, or get additional rest and recovery.
The changes result from a vote taken today at the annual NCAA Convention in Nashville, Tenn., by a group of fellow student representatives and administrators of the Autonomy Five conferences. The purpose of these reforms is to enhance the student experience so these individuals can spend more time engaging in non-athletic activities on campus.
“We are here to help students be successful in college and in life,” the five commissioners said in a statement. “In three years, we have taken many steps to further improve the experience of some 36,500 students in our five conferences. These students are great representatives of our schools and our goal is to help them earn their degree while playing the sport they love and, in many instances, graduate debt free thanks to the scholarships we provide.”
The changes, known as “Flex 21” will give these students, in most cases, at least an additional 21 days in which they are free from required athletic activities during the academic year. Flex 21 days are in addition to current rules related to time off.
Recognizing that every sport has different needs, the proposal includes flexibility so coaches, students and athletic directors can develop an appropriate student-athlete time management plan that best suits each sport. The changes are the result of in-person meetings and survey feedback from students, head coaches, faculty and athletics administrators.
Statement from Commissioner Scott:
On behalf of the Pac-12, our 7,000 student-athletes, coaches and administrators, I am very pleased with today’s actions to improve the experience of our student-athletes. This issue of time balance has been a big focus for us as we have worked with our campus leadership, including administrators, faculty, and coaches, in order to successfully reform the rules governing college athletics. College represents a period of major personal growth and opportunity for our students and as athletic administrators, it is incumbent on us that they have the necessary time and the flexibility to take full advantage of everything our universities have to offer.
… Continue reading story here …
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January 18th
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NCAA rejects June signing period; December signing period still in play
From ESPN … A proposed June signing period for college football recruits has been rejected by the NCAA’s Division I Council, but a possible December signing period remains very much in play.
The council modified a proposal for flexibility in the recruiting calendar at the NCAA’s annual convention on Wednesday by removing a request for a 72-hour signing period that would have started on the last Wednesday in June. The council acted on the recommendation of the NCAA’s football oversight committee.
At its convention last week, the American Football Coaches Association supported the December signing period but came out against the June date.
The proposed calendar, which still includes a 72-hour December signing period, awaits a vote from the council in April. That December signing period already serves as the time junior-college players can sign with a four-year program.
The proposed December signing period requires approval from the Collegiate Commissioners Association, which administers the national letter of intent.
The traditional national signing day takes place on the first Wednesday of February. That signing period would remain in place under the modified recruiting calendar.
… Continue reading story here …
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Oregon suspends strength and conditioning coach over hospitalization of players
From the Oregonian … The University of Oregon athletic department suspended its new football strength and conditioning coach without pay for a month while issuing an apology Tuesday in the wake of the hospitalization of three Ducks football players last week.
New UO football coach Willie Taggart offered his “sincere apologies” on behalf of his coaching staff and the UO athletic department at-large to offensive linemen Doug Brenner and Sam Poutasi, and tight end Cam McCormick. As of Tuesday evening, Poutasi and McCormick remained hospitalized, in good condition, at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend in Springfield, according to a hospital spokeswoman. Brenner was released earlier in the day.
No other players have “demonstrated negative effects at this time or have been admitted to the hospital” following a series of intensive workouts last week, a UO spokesman wrote by email.
“As the head football coach, I hold myself responsible for all of our football-related activities and the safety of our students must come first,” Taggart said in a news release. The coach said he has visited the athletes at the hospital.
… Continue reading story here …
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January 17th
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Oregon football players hospitalized after “grueling” workouts
… Related … “College Hotline: Pac-12 football analysis as Byrne departs, Klemm canned, Barnes arrives, Salave’a moves and more” (a good read) … from Jon Wilner at the San Jose Mercury News
From the Oregonian … At least three Oregon Ducks football players were hospitalized after enduring a series of grueling strength and conditioning workouts at UO last week, The Oregonian/OregonLive has learned.
Offensive linemen Doug Brenner and Sam Poutasi and tight end Cam McCormick are in fair condition and remained at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend in Springfield on Monday, a hospital spokeswoman said. They have been in the hospital since late last week after workouts that occurred during the team’s return from holiday break.
Poutasi’s mother, Oloka, said that her son complained of very sore arms after the workouts and had been diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, a syndrome in which soft muscle tissue is broken down with “leakage into the blood stream of muscle contents,” according to the NCAA medical handbook. Depending on the severity, it has the potential to lead to damaged kidneys.
“The safety and welfare of all of our student-athletes is paramount in all that we do,” Oregon wrote in a statement on behalf of the entire athletic department. “While we cannot comment on the health of our individual students, we have implemented modifications as we transition back into full training to prevent further occurrences.
“We thank our medical staff and trainers for their continued monitoring of the students and we will continue to support our young men as they recover.”
Oregon coach Willie Taggart visited Riverbend to meet with some of the hospitalized players before leaving the state to recruit.
Players this week were required to finish the same workouts, which were described by multiple sources as akin to military basic training, with one said to include up to an hour of continuous push-ups and up-downs. An Oregon official disputed a claim that some players had “passed out,” saying the training staff did not see any players faint; another UO official later said that athletic trainers were available to those who needed treatment during the workouts.
… Continue reading story here …
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January 22nd
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Oregon co-offensive coordinator to be fired after DUI arrest
From the Oregonian … Five days after his hiring was officially announced by the Oregon Ducks, co-offensive coordinator David Reaves is in the process of being fired after his arrest early Sunday on charges of DUII, reckless driving and reckless endangerment.
“Reaves has been placed on administrative leave and the process to terminate his employment with cause has commenced,” UO athletic director Rob Mullens said in a statement. “The University has high standards for the conduct of employees and is addressing this matter with the utmost of seriousness.”
The 38-year-old Reaves, who also was set to coach tight ends for the Ducks and carried the title of passing game coordinator under new coach Willie Taggart, was stopped at 2:12 a.m. Sunday with a passenger in downtown Eugene after “multiple traffic violations,” according to Eugene police. The responding officer suspected Reaves was impaired and after an investigation Reaves was charged and booked at Lane County jail at 5:18 a.m.
Reaves left after posting bail at 9:52 a.m., according to jail records. He must appear Jan. 25 in Eugene Municipal Court.
No UO recruits or current student-athletes were in the car with Reaves at the time of his arrest, UO senior associate athletic director Craig Pintens said.
Reaves, who was on a two-year contract worth $300,000 annually, was to share offensive coordinator duties with offensive line coach Mario Cristobal. A former three-year starting quarterback at Appalachian State, Reaves had previously worked at stops such as South Carolina, Tennessee, New Mexico and the IMG Academy before joining Taggart at South Florida in 2013.
… Continue reading story here …
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ESPN Top 25 returning Pac-12 players includes two Buffs
From ESPN … We gave you the top 25 players of the season in the Pac-12 about a month ago, but today we take a look forward and rank the top 25 players who will return next season.
13. Phillip Lindsay, RB, Colorado: Lindsay’s 1,579 yards from scrimmage ranked No. 2 in the Pac-12 in 2016 and his return is a big reason why the Buffaloes should be improved offensively next year.
20. Shay Fields, WR, Colorado: Fields’ 883 receiving yards last season are the most among returning receivers in the conference.
ESPN Top 25, by school … Washington: 8; USC: 4; Washington State: 3; Colorado: 2; UCLA: 2; Oregon: 2; Utah: 2; Arizona State: 1; Stanford: 1; Oregon State: 0; Cal: 0; Arizona: 0.
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January 21st
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Arizona State loses offensive coordinator to Auburn
From azcentral.com … Chip Lindsey is leaving Arizona State after one season as offensive coordinator for the same position at Auburn.
Lindsey came to ASU from Southern Mississippi to replace Mike Norvell when he became head coach at Memphis. In 2013, Lindsey was offensive analyst at Auburn when the Tigers reached the final BCS national title game.
He made $650,000 at ASU for 2016 and might be receiving a significant increase from Auburn after at first turning down the offer.
Lindsey was instrumental in recruiting quarterback Blake Barnett, a transfer from Alabama who already is signed and enrolled at ASU.
Lindsey’s departure is another in a series of staff changes under coach Todd Graham in the past two years.
… Other departures since the end of the 2016 season are Jay Norvell (now Nevada head coach), Chris Thomsen (to TCU) and DelVaughn Alexander (to Notre Dame).
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From ESPN … The Auburn Tigers have hired Chip Lindsey as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, head coach Gus Malzahn said Saturday.
Lindsey, who spent last season in the same job at Arizona State, replaces Rhett Lashlee, who left to become UConn’s offensive coordinator.
“I have the utmost confidence in his ability to lead our offense and his strength in developing quarterbacks makes him the perfect fit,” Malzahn said in a statement. “Chip is a man of integrity and character who will fit well within our staff. He has great knowledge and enthusiasm for the game and is a rising star in this profession.”
Auburn ranked 112th nationally in passing offense last season, averaging 169.5 yards per game. Former Baylor starter Jarrett Stidham will compete with returning starter Sean White at quarterback during the spring.
Arizona State averaged 33.3 points and 390.8 yards per game last season.
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January 20th
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NCAA votes to give student athletes another 21 days away from athletics each year
From CUBuffs.com … University of Colorado students who play sports will soon see changes to their schedule, giving them, in most cases, at least an additional 21 days away from athletics so they can study, pursue an internship, or get additional rest and recovery.
The changes result from a vote taken today at the annual NCAA Convention in Nashville, Tenn., by a group of fellow student representatives and administrators of the Autonomy Five conferences. The purpose of these reforms is to enhance the student experience so these individuals can spend more time engaging in non-athletic activities on campus.
“We are here to help students be successful in college and in life,” the five commissioners said in a statement. “In three years, we have taken many steps to further improve the experience of some 36,500 students in our five conferences. These students are great representatives of our schools and our goal is to help them earn their degree while playing the sport they love and, in many instances, graduate debt free thanks to the scholarships we provide.”
The changes, known as “Flex 21” will give these students, in most cases, at least an additional 21 days in which they are free from required athletic activities during the academic year. Flex 21 days are in addition to current rules related to time off.
Recognizing that every sport has different needs, the proposal includes flexibility so coaches, students and athletic directors can develop an appropriate student-athlete time management plan that best suits each sport. The changes are the result of in-person meetings and survey feedback from students, head coaches, faculty and athletics administrators.
Statement from Commissioner Scott:
On behalf of the Pac-12, our 7,000 student-athletes, coaches and administrators, I am very pleased with today’s actions to improve the experience of our student-athletes. This issue of time balance has been a big focus for us as we have worked with our campus leadership, including administrators, faculty, and coaches, in order to successfully reform the rules governing college athletics. College represents a period of major personal growth and opportunity for our students and as athletic administrators, it is incumbent on us that they have the necessary time and the flexibility to take full advantage of everything our universities have to offer.
… Continue reading story here …
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January 18th
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NCAA rejects June signing period; December signing period still in play
From ESPN … A proposed June signing period for college football recruits has been rejected by the NCAA’s Division I Council, but a possible December signing period remains very much in play.
The council modified a proposal for flexibility in the recruiting calendar at the NCAA’s annual convention on Wednesday by removing a request for a 72-hour signing period that would have started on the last Wednesday in June. The council acted on the recommendation of the NCAA’s football oversight committee.
At its convention last week, the American Football Coaches Association supported the December signing period but came out against the June date.
The proposed calendar, which still includes a 72-hour December signing period, awaits a vote from the council in April. That December signing period already serves as the time junior-college players can sign with a four-year program.
The proposed December signing period requires approval from the Collegiate Commissioners Association, which administers the national letter of intent.
The traditional national signing day takes place on the first Wednesday of February. That signing period would remain in place under the modified recruiting calendar.
… Continue reading story here …
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Oregon suspends strength and conditioning coach over hospitalization of players
From the Oregonian … The University of Oregon athletic department suspended its new football strength and conditioning coach without pay for a month while issuing an apology Tuesday in the wake of the hospitalization of three Ducks football players last week.
New UO football coach Willie Taggart offered his “sincere apologies” on behalf of his coaching staff and the UO athletic department at-large to offensive linemen Doug Brenner and Sam Poutasi, and tight end Cam McCormick. As of Tuesday evening, Poutasi and McCormick remained hospitalized, in good condition, at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend in Springfield, according to a hospital spokeswoman. Brenner was released earlier in the day.
No other players have “demonstrated negative effects at this time or have been admitted to the hospital” following a series of intensive workouts last week, a UO spokesman wrote by email.
“As the head football coach, I hold myself responsible for all of our football-related activities and the safety of our students must come first,” Taggart said in a news release. The coach said he has visited the athletes at the hospital.
… Continue reading story here …
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January 17th
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Oregon football players hospitalized after “grueling” workouts
… Related … “College Hotline: Pac-12 football analysis as Byrne departs, Klemm canned, Barnes arrives, Salave’a moves and more” (a good read) … from Jon Wilner at the San Jose Mercury News
From the Oregonian … At least three Oregon Ducks football players were hospitalized after enduring a series of grueling strength and conditioning workouts at UO last week, The Oregonian/OregonLive has learned.
Offensive linemen Doug Brenner and Sam Poutasi and tight end Cam McCormick are in fair condition and remained at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend in Springfield on Monday, a hospital spokeswoman said. They have been in the hospital since late last week after workouts that occurred during the team’s return from holiday break.
Poutasi’s mother, Oloka, said that her son complained of very sore arms after the workouts and had been diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, a syndrome in which soft muscle tissue is broken down with “leakage into the blood stream of muscle contents,” according to the NCAA medical handbook. Depending on the severity, it has the potential to lead to damaged kidneys.
“The safety and welfare of all of our student-athletes is paramount in all that we do,” Oregon wrote in a statement on behalf of the entire athletic department. “While we cannot comment on the health of our individual students, we have implemented modifications as we transition back into full training to prevent further occurrences.
“We thank our medical staff and trainers for their continued monitoring of the students and we will continue to support our young men as they recover.”
Oregon coach Willie Taggart visited Riverbend to meet with some of the hospitalized players before leaving the state to recruit.
Players this week were required to finish the same workouts, which were described by multiple sources as akin to military basic training, with one said to include up to an hour of continuous push-ups and up-downs. An Oregon official disputed a claim that some players had “passed out,” saying the training staff did not see any players faint; another UO official later said that athletic trainers were available to those who needed treatment during the workouts.
… Continue reading story here …
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