Oregon Defeats Eastern Washington, 86-48 Nov 17, 2009
Courtesy of Oregon Athletics. EUGENE, Oregon - The Paul Westhead era officially tipped off with a bang as Oregon unloaded an 86-48 season-opening victory over visiting Eastern Washington at McArthur Court on Monday night. (Pac-10.org)
Blount reinstated by Oregon Ducks Nov 11, 2009
He said he was pleased with the decision and thought it "made a statement about Oregon athletics and what we expect of our athletes.". Your Turn. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Blount Reinstated Nov 11, 2009
Kelly said he forwarded his recommendation for Blounts reinstatement to Oregon Athletics Director Sunday night, who in turn passed it along to University President Richard Lariviere and Pacific-10 Conference Commissioner Larry Scott. Blounts suspension was originally announced to encompass the entire 2009 season, but Kelly announced on Oct. 2 the potential for reinstatement contingent upon the running back completing a series of conditions to the satisfaction of athletics department,... (eDuck.com)
Oregon suspends RB LeGarrette Blount for season Sep 6, 2009
"The University of Oregon Athletics Department is reviewing the situation and will take appropriate action, reflecting the seriousness of the player's behavior.". In February, Blount was suspended indefinitely from the team for "failure to fulfill team obligations." Bellotti did not share any details, elaborate at the time, but Blount reportedly missed offseason team meetings. (FindLaw News)
Ducks' Blount suspended for season after punch Sep 5, 2009
The University of Oregon Athletics Department is reviewing the situation and will take appropriate action, reflecting the seriousness of the player s behavior. We then hope to put this incident behind us and look forward to the rest of the season. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Oregon suspends Blount for remainder of seasonRunning back punched Boise State player after game Thursday Sep 5, 2009
"The University of Oregon Athletics Department is reviewing the situation and will take appropriate action, reflecting the seriousness of the player's behavior.". Blount, a 6-foot-2, 240-pound transfer from East Mississippi CC, rushed for 1,002 yards and a school-record 17 touchdowns last season. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Oregon suspends running back for season for post-game outburst Sep 5, 2009
"The University of Oregon Athletics Department is reviewing the situation and will take appropriate action, reflecting the seriousness of the player's behavior.". HonoluluAdvertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Money matters May 21, 2009
"You hate to characterize it as such, but the times actually bring reason to the table," says Oregon athletics director Pat Kilkenny, who'll take part in the Pacific-10's spring meetings starting June 4 in San Francisco. "With a lot of people really suffering, for us to not look at some of these things that at least some of us perceive as excesses shame on us if we don't get them done.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Track & Field Travels To Eugene For The Pac-10 Championships May 14, 2009
Live results will be available on the Oregon Athletics website at: http://www. goducks. (Gostanford.com)
Smith Out At Oregon Mar 17, 2009
"Bev is a wonderful person and is one of our greatest student-athletes of all- time, and this decision was not easy nor taken lightly," said Oregon athletics director Pat Kilkenny. "She always had the best interests of the University of Oregon first on her agenda, and always represented our university in a first- class manner." ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
It's Official Mar 15, 2009
Outgoing Athletic Director, Pat Kilkenny, said that he "couldn't be more thrilled for Oregon athletics and our Oregon football program. We couldn't have had a better outcome; the future is bright.". In Bellotti's mind, he will be called upon to provide "leadership and guidance" in his new role as Athletic Director. (eDuck.com)
