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USA Today
16 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Checking in with the Oregon Ducks DL room ahead of the 2025 season
We are less than 50 days away from the start of the 2025 college football season, and fewer than two weeks stand between us and the beginning of the Oregon Ducks' fall camp getting off the ground in Eugene. While coaches and players wrap up their final couple of offseason weeks, we're ready to jump back into things and take a deep dive into what's set to take place at Autzen Stadium this year. The Ducks are coming off of an incredible season that saw a 12-0 regular season, a Big Ten Championship, and the No. 1 seed in the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff. The offseason brought significant roster turnover as Oregon sent a program record 10 players into the 2025 NFL draft; however, those players have been replaced by a young yet incredibly talented group of players ready to uphold the standard in Eugene. Will they be able to complete the job? Expectations are high, but it won't be an easy task. Over the next few weeks, many questions will be asked, and a significant number of them will be answered. Once we get a look at things during fall camp, we will be able to predict more accurately how things shape up. However, we already have our depth chart projections for offense and defense from spring. As we continue our preview of the 2025 season, leading up to the kick-off vs. Montana State on August 30, let's take a deep dive, position by position. Previous Position Previews Now let's take a closer look at the defensive line as we prepare for fall camp. Overall Oregon Ducks Defensive Line Check-In The Ducks sent a lot of players to the NFL draft, but no position group was hit as hard as the defensive line. Derrick Harmon went in the first round to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Jamaree Caldwell went to the Los Angeles Chargers in the third round. While there are a lot of talented players returning to Eugene in 2025, not many have the production that was lost. Like many other positions on the roster, though, there's a sense that the standard is going to be upheld; we just need to see the young guys on the field and get a sense for what they're capable of. Departing Oregon Ducks Defensive Linemen Oregon Career Stats: 14 games, 45 tackles, 11 TFLs, 5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries Analysis: Oregon's most significant loss on the D-line is Derrick Harmon, who became a first-round pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers this past April. Harmon played just one season with the Ducks, but he wasted no time making an impact, and he was a significant factor in Oregon's 2024 success. Oregon Career Stats: 14 games, 29 tackles, 5 TFLs, 1 forced fumble Analysis: Harmon is the most significant loss, but Caldwell is a very close second. He may not have the stats Harmon does, but Caldwell clogs up the middle from the nose tackle spot as well as anyone, helping make plays for the rest of the defense. Caldwell landed with the Los Angeles Chargers in the third round of the NFL draft this past April. Oregon Career Stats: 60 games, 78 tackles, 11 TFLs, 4 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries Analysis: The Ducks' final graduation departure on the interior defensive line is Keyon-Ware Hudson, one of the last remaining recruits from the Mario Cristobal days. Hudson never was able to break into a starting role during his six-year Oregon career, but he made valuable impacts off of the bench. Oregon Career Stats: 3 games, 1 tackle Analysis: Last on the list is My'Keil Gardner, who announced his transfer to the Arizona State Sun Devils in January. Gardner played a bit in 2023 but was kept off the field for all of 2024 with an injury. Hopefully, he'll be back to full health in 2025 and hit the ground running in Tempe. Returning Oregon Ducks Defensive Linemen Oregon Career Stats: 22 games, 12 tackles, 2 TFLs Analysis: A'Mauri Washington is the returner Oregon Ducks fans should be most excited about on the D-line. A 4-star recruit two seasons ago, Washington hasn't seen many in-game reps, but the small sample he's earned has been exciting. I expect him to play a significant role for Oregon's defense this year and play it well. Oregon Career Stats: 2 QB pressures in 17 defensive snaps. Analysis: Even greener than Washington is Aydin Breland — the 5-star jewel of Oregon's 2024 recruiting class. Breland played just 17 defensive snaps as a freshman, but in year two, it's fair to assume that Breland will climb the ladder by a few rungs. Oregon Career Stats: 4 games, 1 tackle Analysis: Next up is Tionne Gray, another member of Oregon's 2024 recruiting class. Gray wasn't rated as highly in the recruiting process as Breland, but in four games this season he played a similar amount of snaps to Breland. Both will have big opportunities and chances to make major impacts in 2025. Oregon Career Stats: 10 games, 7 tackles, 2 TFLs, 1 sack Analysis: Terrance Green is another name that could rise this fall. Entering his third season as a redshirt sophomore, Green has the necessary experience to play D-line, and this could be the season where he breaks out. This will be a competitive position, but no one's role is guaranteed. Oregon Career Stats: N/A Analysis: Next up is Jericho Johnson, a former 4-star recruit who was a freshman in 2024. Johnson played just two games and six snaps last fall, but that's typical of a D-line freshman. With all the young talent in this room, it seems like at least one young D-lineman is primed for a breakout season in 2025. Maybe it will be Johnson. Oregon Career Stats: N/A Analysis: Another 4-star tackle from the 2024 class, Xadavien Sims played just three snaps in as a freshman last fall. Sims is a bit undersized for his position, but he doesn't lack the necessary strength to play D-line. Just like Johnson, Sims could be one of the players primed to break out this fall. Incoming Oregon Ducks Defensive Linemen Career Stats: (Georgia and USC): 28 games, 61 tackles, 10 TFLS, 3.5 sacks Analysis: Oregon's sole newcomer on the defensive line is Bear Alexander, a transfer from USC who Dan Lanning helped bring to Georgia out of high school when he was the Bulldogs defensive coordinator. Alexander has immense talent and potential, but he has yet to utilize either in college football. A transfer to Oregon could be precisely what Alexander needed, and if he can realize his potential, he'll be exactly what the Ducks need. Projection Oregon Ducks Defensive Lineman Starters Defensive Tackle: A'Mauri Washington Nose Tackle: Bear Alexander I see the starters shaking out with Washington at DT and Alexander NT. Those two feel like the most game-ready players on the line, though there are a lot of talented guys who will rotate in early and often. I expect guys like Breland, Gray, Johnson, and Green to get a lot of playing time. Overall Oregon Ducks Defensive Line Outlook Oregon has recruited very well at this position over the past few years under Dan Lanning, and there are some big bodies in the trenches, just waiting for an opportunity. With guys like Aydin Breland, A'mauri Washington, and Jericho Johnson primed and ready, the future is bright at this position. We will see how quickly they can click in 2025 and get down to business, but there should be a lot of optimism among the fans that the Ducks will be dominant in the trenches for years to come. 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
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Lady Vols schedule two-game basketball series with Big Ten opponent
Tennessee will play a home-and-home women's basketball series against UCLA in 2025-26. The Lady Vols will play at UCLA on Nov. 23 during the 2025-26 campaign. The nonconference contest will take place at Pauley Pavillion in Los Angeles, California. Tennessee is slated to host the Bruins during the 2026-27 basketball season at Food City Center. A tipoff time and date will be announced at a later time. The Lady Vols lead the all time women's basketball series against UCLA, 18-3, dating to Jan. 5, 1979. UCLA recorded wins in 1981, 2019 and 2022 during the series. Tennessee last played at UCLA on Dec. 17, 2011. The Bruins' last game at Food City Center took place Nov. 28, 2009. More: Lady Vols' SEC opponents announced for 2025-26 basketball season The 2025-26 campaign will mark Tennessee's second season under head coach Kim Caldwell. Caldwell guided the Lady Vols to a 24-10 (8-8 SEC) record and advanced to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in the 2024-25 season. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
The Hill
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Hegseth's high-profile staff departures: a timeline
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's tenure has seen a series of high-profile staff departures, leaving the Pentagon head without a chief of staff and other key advisers. Hegseth's inner circle saw another shakeup on Saturday with the departure of senior adviser Justin Fulcher. Fulcher said in a statement to NewsNation Saturday that he had only planned to work six months in government. The exit came three months after four top officials departed in quick succession amid infighting and an investigation into leaks. Hegseth's chief of staff was moved elsewhere within the Pentagon days later. Here are the top advisers to Hegseth who have left so far. April 15 Dan Caldwell, one of Hegseth's senior advisers, was escorted out of the Pentagon on April 15 and put on administrative leave amid a probe into information leaks at the department. Darin Selnick, the department's deputy chief of staff, was suspended the same day, and Colin Caroll, the chief of staff to Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg, was also placed on leave the next day. All three were fired on April 18. after being placed on administrative leave earlier that week. Caldwell, a senior adviser to Hegseth, and Selnick, the department's chief of staff, had been out of the building over a leak probe. The leaks under investigation included a visit by Elon Musk to the Pentagon and military operational plans in Panama, Politico reported at the time. The three ousted officials later said in a joint statement that they were 'incredibly disappointed' in the way they had been forced out of the Pentagon. 'At this time, we still have not been told what exactly we were investigated for, if there is still an active investigation, or if there was even a real investigation of 'leaks' to begin with,' they wrote. They said they had been subject to 'baseless attacks' by anonymous Pentagon officials. April 17 Following the suspensions of Caldwell, Selnick and Carroll, John Ullyot, a press assistant to Hegseth, said on April 17 that he had been asked to resign. Ullyot characterized the situation at the Pentagon as a 'full-blown meltdown' in an opinion piece for Politico and contested claims that the three men had been ousted for leaking information. 'In the aftermath, Defense Department officials working for Hegseth tried to smear the aides anonymously to reporters, claiming they were fired for leaking sensitive information as part of an investigation ordered earlier this month,' he wrote. Ullyot said at the time it was 'hard to see' Hegseth remaining in his position long-term after repeated scandals. The Atlantic reported that the secretary had shared secret plans to strike Houthi rebels in Yemen in a Signal chat that included the magazine's editor-in-chief. Then, reports emerged that Elon Musk had been invited to a top-secret Pentagon briefing on China, which was later canceled. Reports also circulated of Hegseth inviting his wife to sensitive briefings. President Trump has continued to back Hegseth, saying in late April that he thought the defense secretary would 'get it together.' April 22 Hegseth said in an April 22 interview that Joe Kasper, his chief of staff, would move to a different role. News of the shift was first reported by Politico on April 18, the same day that Caldwell, Selnick and Carroll were fired. At the time, a senior U.S. defense official told The Hill that Kasper would stay at the Department of Defense as a special government employee, a position that lasts a maximum of 130 days. Kasper would handle 'special projects,' the official said. In March, Kasper had reportedly kick-started the probe into leaks of classified and sensitive information. Politico reported on April 22 that Kasper was seen as playing a key role in pushing out Caldwell, Selnick and Carroll. Kasper said in an interview with the outlet that he had been following Hegseth's directive to investigate leaks. July 19 Fulcher, who announced his departure from the Pentagon on Saturday, was appointed in late April as part of a wave of new aides. He was later promoted to senior advisor to Hegseth, and in April was named to a new Pentagon leadership team. Fulcher had previously worked for the Department of Government Efficiency on defense matters. A March Forbes article raised questions about his business credentials, with one business partner claiming Fulcher owed him hundreds of thousands of dollars. Fulcher said Saturday that he had completed six months of government work 'as planned.' The Washington Post reported Saturday that Fulcher's desk had been relocated from outside Hegseth's office to further down the hall. The Pentagon has cast his departure as amicable. 'The Department of Defense is grateful to Justin Fulcher for his work on behalf of President Trump and Secretary Hegseth. We wish him well in his future endeavors,' Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell told NewsNation, the Hill's sister network.
Daily Record
7 days ago
- Daily Record
Drug dealer caught with £6,000 worth of cocaine in Paisley "given a chance"
Cops snared Charles Caldwell using 'counter surveillance' moves while officers followed his car. A drug dealer caught after cops spotted him using 'counter surveillance techniques' while driving has been 'given a chance' by a sheriff. Charles Caldwell was snared by police driving out of a Paisley street in his black BMW on January 18 last year. Officers, in their unmarked car, followed the 32-year-old as he drove from the town to Hillington – changing lanes, slowing his speed and speeding off. When stopped, Caldwell's passenger got out of the car with a strong stench of cannabis subsequently detected. Procurator fiscal depute Jason Stark previously told Paisley Sheriff Court cops found cocaine within Caldwell's car and stashed in his underwear. He explained: 'Officers on plain-clothes patrol in an unmarked vehicle observed a black BMW exiting Dee Crescent in Paisley. 'Officers followed the vehicle to outside The Wheel Specialist in Hillington. Throughout the journey, police observed the vehicle to change lanes on a number of occasions, slow speed and then accelerate sporadically which police believed was counter surveillance techniques. 'Police approached the vehicle and observed the accused as the driver and another male as the front seat passenger. The passenger exited the vehicle and police detected a strong smell of cannabis emanating from within. 'Both males were informed they were being detained and cautioned at common law and a search of the accused was carried out.' The court heard officers discovered a knotted white bag containing a 'white rock substance' from Caldwell's jacket pocket, two mobile phones from his trousers pocket and a white knotted bag containing white powder within his underwear. A search of the car was carried out with two white bags containing numerous white knotted bags which had white powder discovered. The court heard a forensic drug expert estimated that, should the Class A drug that was recovered in Caldwell's car be sub-divided into the 'lowest recovered recognised street deal of 1g', it has the potential to generate approximately £6,190. Mr Stark added: 'The officers confirmed that it is their opinion that the cocaine in this case is excessive for personal use with the majority of which being sub-divided into recognised street deals and would be for sale or supply.' Caldwell admitted to being concerned in the supply of cocaine, a Class A drug. His defence agent told the town's court he became involved in supply to 'repay drug debt'. She added: 'He accepts this type of offending impacts the community and wants nothing more to do with drugs. He accrued drug debt due to his own drug use and made the wrong decision to sell drugs. 'He was given the phones from those who he was in debt to, and they told him how to wrap the drugs and how to sell them.' But Sheriff Brian Mohan blasted: 'You want me to believe this when you've got previous for drugs? 'I'm not entirely sure if you have the difficulties you say you do or if you just say the first thing that comes into your head. 'You offer £5 per week which is nowhere near enough to recognise the significance of this. I'm going to give you a chance. If you're not playing ball, you'll go to jail.' As a 'direct alternative' to custody, Caldwell, of Castlegreen Street, Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, was ordered to carry out 250 hours of unpaid work in the community. In addition he was made subject to supervision of the social work department for 12 months. A review hearing of the order was assigned for October 13.
BBC News
27-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Exeter make 'historic' offer to keep teenager Richards
Exeter City have made a 'historic' offer to highly rated teenage midfielder Jake 17-year-old is out of contract and the Devon side have been in talks over a senior deal for some time with the academy who made his debut on his 16th birthday in August 2023, has featured 32 times for the club in all competitions. "We've made him the biggest offer we've made any 17-year-old in the history of the football club, so we're doing everything we can to try and keep him," Caldwell told BBC Radio Devon."He's a young player who we believe has a really bright future."We've given him a fantastic pathway from a 16-year-old kid making his debut to where he is now."He played a great number of games last season in League One, he was Academy Player of the Year in League One last season, which was a brilliant achievement for him, so obviously we want to keep him." Mitchell considering offers Meanwhile winger Demetri Mitchell is weighing up a new offer from the 28-year-old former Manchester United player missed the start and end of last season through missed much of 2024 after suffering a serious knee ligament injury and while he is training with Exeter, has had offers from other clubs. "He's been brilliant since he came to this club," said Caldwell. "We invited him in because we felt it was fair, he was coming back from an injury and we wanted to see his fitness levels and we weren't in a position to offer him a contract that was what he had last season because of the injuries."But Demi Mitchell, if he stays if he goes, is brilliant for this football club and has been a great part of what we've done in the last few seasons, but as yet I don't know what's happening."
