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USA Today
16-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ranking the 25 best Oregon Ducks since 2000: No. 16 — Jairus Byrd
Over the last 25 years, the Oregon Ducks have been one of the single best teams in all of college football, sitting near the top of the sport for the better part of a quarter-century. Since 2000, Oregon has compiled an overall record of 239-83 (.742), with just two losing seasons during that span. They've been to 24 bowl games, won three Rose Bowls, been to a pair of College Football Playoffs, and appeared in two National Championships. They've seen a Heisman Trophy winner in Marcus Mariota and had 99 players selected in the NFL Draft. It's safe to say that when looking at the nation's best in this millennium, Oregon belongs in the conversation. But who are the players who helped get Nike University into that conversation? That's a different question entirely. To celebrate the quarter-century mark, we're going to dive into that question over the next month as we approach the start of the 2025 season. The Ducks have had hundreds of memorable and beloved players over the years, many of whom will live on forever in some way. But who is the best of the best? That answer, of course, is subjective. When reviewing the numbers and conducting our research, we took several factors into account: career statistics, overall impact and success, legacy, fan adoration, and NFL success. Boiling 25 years of Oregon football down to 25 players is no easy task, and not one that we took lightly. Dozens of players were left on the cutting room floor who deserve a spot in the top 25, and at some point, subtracting names off the list started to feel like pulling teeth. But in the end, we were left with 25 players, whom we will honor over the next few weeks. If you want to catch up, let's take a look at how we've gotten to where we're at in the rankings: Today, let's continue with No. 16 — one of the beloved D-Boyz, Jairus Byrd Player Overview One could argue that Jairus Byrd was ahead of his time in the sense that he was a jack-of-all-trades defensive back who could play all over the field. As valuable as that would have been today, it hurt his recruiting stock nearly 20 years ago. He was not a major prospect when he entered Oregon, but his rare ball-hawking abilities allowed him to quickly rise to prominence and establish himself as a beloved member of the D-Boyz. Jairus Byrd Career Stats 39 Games — 204 tackles, 7 TFL, 1 sack, 17 INT Single Best Season 2007 - 13 games, 65 tackles, 7 interceptions, 4 tackles for loss, 1 fumble recovery touchdown Byrd was a star from the moment he took the field with the Ducks, but his best season was undoubtedly his sophomore campaign. He exuded talent throughout his three years at Eugene, but this season specifically highlighted Byrd's versatility as he wrecked games in multiple capacities, earning an All-Pac-10 honorable mention and helping the Ducks win the Sun Bowl. Jairus Byrd Historical Records Jairus Byrd NFL Draft The star defensive back had significantly more national recognition leaving college, being selected 42nd overall in the second round by the Buffalo Bills in the 2009 NFL Draft. Jairus Byrd NFL Success Byrd got off to a wildly successful start in the pros with two All-Pro and three Pro Bowl selections in his five seasons in Buffalo. Unfortunately, injuries derailed his career after he left the Bills, but not before he had accumulated 524 tackles, 25 interceptions, 18 tackles for loss, 13 forced fumbles, and 4 sacks during his career. Jairus Byrd's Lasting Legacy The Swiss army knife was one of the most electrifying players in Oregon history, with his knack for causing turnovers. He may not have been showered with awards during his time in Eugene, but the fanbase will always remember just how dominant he was in the secondary and celebrate him as a cornerstone of the D-Boyz. He helped revolutionize the complexity of the defensive backfield with his impact at multiple positions, an act that will always endear him to Duck fans worldwide. Contact/Follow @Ducks_Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinions.
USA Today
11-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
USC football countdown to kickoff—Solomon Byrd in focus
The countdown to USC's 2025 football season is officially on! The Trojans kick off their new campaign 51 days from today. You need something to help you while away the days and hours in the spring and summer. This is one way to do so. In this new series, countdown to kickoff, we will be counting down the days by highlighting a notable Trojan who wore each number. Today, we look at former USC defensive lineman Solomon Byrd. Position: Defensive line Years played at USC: 2022-2023 Career highlights: After spending the first four years of his college career at Wyoming, Byrd transferred to USC prior to the 2022 season. He spent the next two years with the Trojans, emerging as a key playmaker for USC at defensive end. During his two seasons in Cardinal and Gold, Byrd recorded 76 total tackles, 10.0 sacks, five forced fumbles, three fumbles recovered, and two passes defended. After USC: The Houston Texans selected Byrd in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft. After spending the majority of his rookie season on the practice squad, the team activated Byrd for their regular season finale and he impressed, recording two tackles, one pass defended, and one stuff. Byrd will look to play a bigger role with the team in 2025. Byrd is one of four Trojans that Houston has selected in the past two NFL Drafts. In addition to him, they have also taken safety Calen Bullock, cornerback Jaylin Smith, and running back Woody Marks. Perhaps some USC fans who did not previously have an NFL team to root for will be cheering for the Texans this fall.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Audiio Hires CD Baby Sync Industry Veteran Brett Byrd To Lead TV/Film
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- a leading music licensing platform powering millions of creative projects worldwide, today announced the hiring of Brett Byrd as Director of Creative Licensing. A seasoned veteran of the sync licensing industry, Byrd brings over 10 years of experience securing high-profile placements for music in film, television, advertising, and branded content. Byrd joins Audiio from CD Baby, where he led creative sync placements for clients such as Netflix, Apple, Nike, and Amazon Studios. Known for his deep industry relationships, creative instinct, and track record of championing artists, Byrd will help scale Audiio's growing presence in the film/TV sync and brand licensing space. "Brett's creative leadership and expertise in sync make him the perfect fit for this next chapter at Audiio," said Josh Read, CEO of Audiio. "As we expand our catalog, brand partnerships, and artist-first approach to licensing, Brett will play a pivotal role in shaping our creative strategy and driving meaningful opportunities for the artists and composers we represent." In his new role, Byrd will oversee all creative pitching across major sync verticals, manage relationships with music supervisors, and help lead Audiio's expansion into premium, high-touch sync opportunities for global brands and studios. "I'm thrilled to join the Audiio team and be part of such an innovative platform at the intersection of music and technology," said Byrd. "Audiio is building something incredibly special for creators, and I look forward to helping artists connect with iconic stories, campaigns, and content around the world." Byrd's hiring comes as Audiio continues to scale rapidly, with music now featured in over 3 million creative projects across 150+ countries, and recent product innovations like Hans AI and LinkMatch™ transforming how creators discover and license music. For more information, visit For media inquiries contact Tommy Swanson at tommy@ View original content: SOURCE Audiio
Politico
08-07-2025
- Business
- Politico
Wedding bells for Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
House Budget Chair Jodey Arrington says Republicans shouldn't give up on advancing certain priorities that were cut out of their 'big, beautiful bill' for not complying with Senate rules, telling reporters Tuesday that lawmakers will try again in follow-up budget reconciliation packages. 'There may be a longer list of things that were kicked out by the Senate parliamentarian as non-compliant with the Byrd rule — I think we should make another run at that and look for ways to structure the provisions so that it's more fundamentally budgetary in impact and policy,' the Texas Republican said during the press call Tuesday afternoon. 'I suspect that's why they were kicked out.' The so-called Byrd rule limits what provisions can be included in a bill moving through Congress through the reconciliation process, which allows lawmakers to skirt the 60-vote filibuster threshold in the Senate. Arrington specifically pointed to one provision stripped in the Senate from the House-passed megabill that would have prohibited Medicaid coverage for gender affirming surgeries, and another that would have banned noncitizens from tapping into Medicaid resources. 'I think those — we need to spend more time' crafting the provisions to pass muster with the parliamentarian, Arrington said. 'I don't think we spent enough time to look for a pathway to success on them, and that's sort of the landscape, as I see it, of the opportunities in another reconciliation bill.' Echoing Speaker Mike Johnson 's recent comments, Arrington said he suspects GOP leaders will attempt to do two more party-line packages in the 119th Congress, with the next one slated for the fall. Arrington added members would likely demand that those additional measures be drafted under circumstances where both chambers adhere to the same budget framework, avoiding a repeat of the most recent scenario where House and Senate Republicans each gave their committees different deficit reduction targets. He lamented the fact that the Senate did not comply with the House's aggressive instructions for writing iits version of the megabill, but credited fiscal hawks for helping secure $1.5 trillion in savings in a final product, and noted that it was not 'feasible' to expect the full magnitude of cost savings would be acheived in a single reconciliation bill — 'politically, at least.' As it currently stands, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which President Donald Trump signed into law over the weekend, is 'front loaded with costs and back-end loaded with savings,' which Arrington said should compel Republicans to make sure the administration follows through in 'mak[ing] sure the savings actually happen.' 'That was a concern among conservative budget hawks,' Arrington said. 'When I think about the Budget Committee's role going forward, one of the things that we need to do … is keep the pressure on the Senate, on the House and the administration to be diligent in implementation and enforcement.'
Politico
08-07-2025
- Business
- Politico
Senate Judiciary eyes next week for votes on two contentious judicial nominees
House Budget Chair Jodey Arrington says Republicans shouldn't give up on advancing certain priorities that were cut out of their 'big, beautiful bill' for not complying with Senate rules, telling reporters Tuesday that lawmakers will try again in follow-up budget reconciliation packages. 'There may be a longer list of things that were kicked out by the Senate parliamentarian as non-compliant with the Byrd rule — I think we should make another run at that and look for ways to structure the provisions so that it's more fundamentally budgetary in impact and policy,' the Texas Republican said during the press call Tuesday afternoon. 'I suspect that's why they were kicked out.' The so-called Byrd rule limits what provisions can be included in a bill moving through Congress through the reconciliation process, which allows lawmakers to skirt the 60-vote filibuster threshold in the Senate. Arrington specifically pointed to one provision stripped in the Senate from the House-passed megabill that would have prohibited Medicaid coverage for gender affirming surgeries, and another that would have banned noncitizens from tapping into Medicaid resources. 'I think those — we need to spend more time' crafting the provisions to pass muster with the parliamentarian, Arrington said. 'I don't think we spent enough time to look for a pathway to success on them, and that's sort of the landscape, as I see it, of the opportunities in another reconciliation bill.' Echoing Speaker Mike Johnson 's recent comments, Arrington said he suspects GOP leaders will attempt to do two more party-line packages in the 119th Congress, with the next one slated for the fall. Arrington added members would likely demand that those additional measures be drafted under circumstances where both chambers adhere to the same budget framework, avoiding a repeat of the most recent scenario where House and Senate Republicans each gave their committees different deficit reduction targets. He lamented the fact that the Senate did not comply with the House's aggressive instructions for writing iits version of the megabill, but credited fiscal hawks for helping secure $1.5 trillion in savings in a final product, and noted that it was not 'feasible' to expect the full magnitude of cost savings would be acheived in a single reconciliation bill — 'politically, at least.' As it currently stands, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which President Donald Trump signed into law over the weekend, is 'front loaded with costs and back-end loaded with savings,' which Arrington said should compel Republicans to make sure the administration follows through in 'mak[ing] sure the savings actually happen.' 'That was a concern among conservative budget hawks,' Arrington said. 'When I think about the Budget Committee's role going forward, one of the things that we need to do … is keep the pressure on the Senate, on the House and the administration to be diligent in implementation and enforcement.'
