2003 Football Roster
Roster
Rodney Woods
- Position:
- Cornerback
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 180
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Littlerock, Calif.
- High School:
- Littlerock HS
PERSONAL ? Born Rodney DeShawn Woods on July 15, 1982 in Lancaster, Calif. Parents: Mike and Delorse Woods. Family: One brother, one sister. High School (Coach): Littlerock (Jim Bauer) 2000. Junior College (Coach): Fresno City (Tony Caviglia) 2003. Major: Sociology. Redshirt: 2004.
JUNIOR COLLEGE/HIGH SCHOOL ? The second-team JC Grid-Wire All-American accumulated touchdowns as a punt returner, kickoff returner as well as on defense as a sophomore, returning one of three interceptions for a score (57 yards). The two-time first-team all-Valley League defensive back and 2002 all-California Region II choice ranked fourth in the state in punt returns a year ago, running back 21 punts for 363 yards (17.3 avg.) and one touchdown (66 yards) during the regular season. Also ran back four kickoffs for 145 yards (36.3 avg.) and one TD (86 yards) as a sophomore, with the Rams tallying a 19-3 ledger and one conference championship (2001) during his tenure.
Recorded 58 tackles (43 unassisted) last fall in addition to breaking up nine passes, causing three fumbles and recovering two loose footballs. Also a prep track & field standout, posted best long jump of 23-31/4 in 2000.
OREGON ? Has encountered misfortune of injuries just when it appears he may be ready to step up. Was given a good chance to see significant playing time at cornerback prior to last season when a knee injury early in fall camp sidelined him for the remainder of the year as well as the 2005 spring. Possesses proven ability yet seldom able to find a groove where he has felt comfortable. Physical skills more conducive to safety but a greater need existed on the perimeter in the past. Now that he may be able to move inside, only has one remaining year to re-learn the position.
2004 ? Sat out last year and all of the spring while recovering from a knee injury.
2003 ? Steadily progressed early in the season, playing in the first five games before eventually earning the starting job against Utah. Went on to open the next three games, but a shoulder injury suffered in the Stanford game forced him to miss Oregon’s final three outings. Came back in the Sun Bowl and posted two tackles in the finale to end the season with 17 tackles in the four- game stretch that he started. Had a season-high seven tackles (six solo) vs. Arizona State to finish second on the team. Had four tackles (one for loss) at Washington before leaving the game because of his shoulder. Had at least one pass deflection in two consecutive games (Nevada, Arizona) while adding his third at Utah. Will continue to progress and become familiar with the speed of the Pac-10 as he recovers from his injury and continues to play an expanded role.
