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Football Practice Report: March 15
03/15/25 | Football
The Ducks held their second practice of spring workouts Saturday in Autzen Stadium.
Spring practice continued Saturday for the Oregon football team, which was inside Autzen Stadium in shells for the workout.
The Ducks now will have a break for final exams and spring break, resuming practice April 1.
Following Saturday's practice, coordinators Tosh Lupoi and Will Stein met with local media. Video of those sessions is embedded below.
Some highlights from Lupoi …
On returning production at edge from Matayo Uiagalelei and Teitum Tuioti: "Those guys have played a lot of good football, but they both have the mindset that they're here to improve and grow. You saw the jump from the production of Matayo from year one to year two, obviously leading the Big Ten Conference in sacks last season, that's simply just the reward to the work he's put in. And then the versatility of Teitum to play multiple positions for us on the edge and be a big contributor. These guys aren't slowing down one bit as far as their quest to improve."
On integrating new faces following departures in the secondary: "What these guys walk down the tunnel with is something different when it comes to length, speed and potential. The big challenge is, can we tap in and maximize the potential these guys have to offer? And that's really exciting. When it comes to coaching, you love that opportunity."
On the addition of DT Bear Alexander:Â "Bear has been, I'd say, one of the hardest workers in the entire defense, from an extra work and mental standpoint. So I really appreciate that. A lot of these things, we're going to find out a lot about each other once we return back and get the pads on."
The Ducks now will have a break for final exams and spring break, resuming practice April 1.
Following Saturday's practice, coordinators Tosh Lupoi and Will Stein met with local media. Video of those sessions is embedded below.
Some highlights from Lupoi …
On returning production at edge from Matayo Uiagalelei and Teitum Tuioti: "Those guys have played a lot of good football, but they both have the mindset that they're here to improve and grow. You saw the jump from the production of Matayo from year one to year two, obviously leading the Big Ten Conference in sacks last season, that's simply just the reward to the work he's put in. And then the versatility of Teitum to play multiple positions for us on the edge and be a big contributor. These guys aren't slowing down one bit as far as their quest to improve."
On integrating new faces following departures in the secondary: "What these guys walk down the tunnel with is something different when it comes to length, speed and potential. The big challenge is, can we tap in and maximize the potential these guys have to offer? And that's really exciting. When it comes to coaching, you love that opportunity."
On the addition of DT Bear Alexander:Â "Bear has been, I'd say, one of the hardest workers in the entire defense, from an extra work and mental standpoint. So I really appreciate that. A lot of these things, we're going to find out a lot about each other once we return back and get the pads on."
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