Rose Bowl Presser: Oregon Defense Speaks to Helfrich’s Impact on Team

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The Ducks began a series of interviews and press conferences this morning at the L.A. Downtown Hotel in anticipation for the Rose Bowl semi-final game against Florida State. In a video interview posted by Comcast SportNet, defensive coordinator Don Pellum, senior outside linebacker Tony Washington, and senior safety Erick Dargan all spoke to Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich’s “Men of Oregon” philosophy …

Does Jameis Winston Know How to Lose a Ball Game?

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Now that the selection committee has determined its final four teams for the first-ever College Football Playoff, the only thing left to do is to look deeper into each matchup. With the Ohio State Buckeyes trouncing Wisconsin 59-0 and cementing themselves into the No. 4 spot, and a Sugar Bowl berth against No. 1 Alabama, Ducks fans got their wish. …