Mike Bellotti
Mike Bellotti
Robert Michael "Mike" Bellottiis an American college football analyst for ESPN and ABC. He was with the University of Oregon's football program for over 20 years serving as offensive coordinator for six years, head coach for 14 years, and athletic director for one year. Bellotti is the winningest coach in Oregon football history and is credited with building the program into a major football power. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2014...
position specific time
I think that we've probably, more than any other time than I've been here, addressed specific position needs.
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There aren't many guys in the NFL that are 350 pounds that can move like he can move, that possess both the strength and the athleticism.
capable felt oregon played state
Oregon State played well. We played poorly. I felt we were capable of more.
days hoping might
He could have practiced, but we're hoping two consecutive days off might put him over the hump.
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He kind of scooped up a pile of offensive linemen and just started shaking everybody until the guy with the ball fell out. It was like a cartoon.
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He is the real deal. He's a very strong back with the speed to go all the way. I think what he have to do is try to contain him. Obviously, he's going to get some yards, but the key is to not let him break the big plays.
carries coming forefront performers seniors weight
There are a lot of seniors and, as I've said before, those seniors are coming to the forefront because they are also our performers and our contributors. Their voice, their word, carries more weight because they are also doing it on the field.
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He is a tough, strong runner. He has to learn to run more with his eyes than his brute strength ... so he can avoid some of that contact because after you run over two or three guys, it can slow you down. He needs to use his eyes and make some people miss.
determination faith inner reservoir sees strong trial
He has that inner strength, a reservoir of determination inside. He has very strong faith and sees it as just another trial he has to face.
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He doesn't go down, he doesn't give up. He doesn't believe anybody can tackle him. ... You've got to gang-tackle him and you've got to hang on.
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But I do think overall they are probably more creative in finding ways to win and supporting each other -- offense, defense and special teams. It's a balanced football team because we can look a lot of places for people who will win this game.
based begin fall last might order practice spring week
That's a practice order. We begin spring and fall practice based on last year. Every day and every week they will be evaluated, and that practice order might change.
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He's just a fairly natural athlete. I'm actually the most pleased with his hands. He's got a lot to learn on the route running, but he has some natural ability that way. I'm excited.
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I didn't quite understand the Notre Dame deal. But obviously I have not been a student of the BCS.