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Alec Dietz

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Reporter with the Eugene Register-Guard covering Oregon Ducks football, women’s hoops, baseball, etc. https://www.registerguard.com/staff/12236933002/alec-dietz/

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Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · Jul 31

Heading into the season, CB Jahlil Florence met with Dan Lanning, with Florence coming to the conclusion that he would have to "re-prove" himself to the coaching staff after a knee injury forced him to miss all of 2024

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Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · Jul 28

The highlights from Dan Lanning's first press conference with local media ahead of 2025 fall camp, which begins Wednesday. Including comments about building on last season and the need for WR room to step up without Evan Stewart

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What Oregon football's Dan Lanning said ahead of Ducks' 2025 fall camp

Oregon coach Dan Lanning spoke to local media for the first time before the Ducks start fall camp July 30 ahead of the 2025 season.

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Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · Jul 14

Through three rounds of the MLB Draft no Ducks that played last season have been selected. No. 35 overall prospect Mason Neville is a headscratcher. Oregon commit Taitn Gray the only player with a UO connection picked, 86th overall

Draft resumes tomorrow

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MLB draft tracker: Which Oregon Ducks were selected in this year's draft?

Outfielder Mason Neville, who mashed 26 homers for the Ducks this season, is expected to hear his name called early in this year's draft.

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Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · Jul 14

Oregon catcher commit Taitn Gray drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the third round with the 86th overall pick. Pick value just north of $900,000. Would need to turn that down to sign and play for the Ducks next season.

Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · Jul 14

Through two rounds of the MLB Draft, no Ducks or UO signees have been drafted. Mason Neville has fallen quite a bit from where he was projected to be picked. The consensus top-50 prospect hasn't been drafted through the first 80 picks

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MLB draft tracker: Which Oregon Ducks were selected in this year's draft?

Outfielder Mason Neville, who mashed 26 homers for the Ducks this season, is expected to hear his name called early in this year's draft.

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Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · Jul 13

It's MLB Draft day! Mason Neville has a shot to be the first Duck taken in the first two rounds since 2022. See below for other prospects that could hear their names called relatively early in the 20-round draft, starting today at 3 p.m. PT

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Which Oregon baseball players could get selected in 2025 MLB Draft?

Mason Neville, who broke Oregon's single-season home run record in 2025, is among the Ducks that could potentially be picked in the 2025 MLB Draft.

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Tyson Alger @tysonalger.bsky.social · Jul 6

Silence turns to triumph at the 50th Pre Classic.

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Silence turns to triumph at the 50th Pre Classic

Two world records fell on a day that began on a winding road east of Hayward.

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Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · Jul 6

Chatted with Will Stein about heading into Year 3 at Oregon, coaching Bo Nix and Dillon Gabriel, the QB competition in 2025, what he's learned, and what he wants to continue to learn as Ducks' OC.

"If you're not growing, you're dying."

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'If you're not growing, you're dying': Will Stein enters Year 3 as Oregon football's OC

Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein says he's fully embraced Dan Lanning and Oregon football's "growth mindset" entering his third year in Eugene.

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Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · Jul 3

In terms of average rank of recruit, Oregon ranks second in the country behind LSU. Ducks have three five-star commits and seven four-stars. Only Alabama has the same number of five-star commitments as Oregon.

Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · Jul 3

Big morning for Oregon football recruiting. Five-star OT and top-10 recruit nationally Immanuel Iheanacho (MD) and four-star safety Devin Jackson (FL) announced their commitments to the Ducks. UO ranks No. 10 in composite recruiting rankings with just 14 commits in 2026 class

Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · Jun 28

Been working on this story for a bit. Chatted with Austin Novosad’s high school coaches at Dripping Springs about what makes UO’s third-year QB special, why he embraces competition, and why others gravitate to him

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What Austin Novosad's coaches say about Oregon football QB

Redshirt sophomore Austin Novosad is competing with Dante Moore to be Oregon football's starting QB in 2025. Here's what his coaches said about him.

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Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · Jun 25

Ducks finally get their 2026 QB after missing on other targets. Currently a three-star recruit, Beaver has drastically risen up ranking boards and has picked up five offers since Oregon offered June 12. Boise State commit before the Ducks' offer

Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · Jun 25

Oregon gets a commitment from QB Bryson Beaver, a three-star recruit from CA who wowed Elite 11 coaches last week: “I loved him. Him and Henderson (are) guys you want to go coach because of their personality and charisma and how guys want to follow them.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/643...

Bruce Feldman's Elite 11 thoughts: Dia Bell, Keisean Henderson stand out at QB camp

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Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · Jun 25

La'u Pele Falatea, the sister of one-year Oregon guard Nani, has committed to Oregon WBB. The 2026 prospect averaged roughly 20/5/5 at West High in Salt Lake City, Utah last year as a junior.

Talked with Falatea about committing to the Ducks here:

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La'u Pele Falatea, sister of Nani, commits to Oregon women's basketball

The Oregon women's basketball team picked up a verbal commitment from former player Nani Falatea's sister, La'u Pele.

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Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · Jun 23

UO Board of Trustees approves athletic director Rob Mullens' contract extension, which now ties him to Oregon through 2033 and will pay him $1.15 million with $50,000 raises yearly, excluding bonuses for team and academic performance

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Oregon AD Rob Mullens contract extended through 2033: Here's how big his raise is

The University of Oregon Board of Trustees voted June 23 to extend athletic director Rob Mullens' contract through 2033 and give him a sizeable raise.

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Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · May 19

Ducks win twice Sunday and advance to the super regional round after a walk off three-run homer by Dezianna Patmon over Stanford

Oregon will host a super regional next weekend against Liberty after the Flames upset No. 1 Texas A&M

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Oregon softball vs. Stanford live score updates, how to watch NCAA regional finale

The Ducks defeated Stanford, 15-5, to force a winner-take-all finale at the Eugene Regional at Jane Sanders Stadium.

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Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · May 19

Liberty upsets No. 1 Texas A&M ... wow. If Oregon somehow pulls this out it would host a super regional next week against Liberty. Ducks trail 7-3 in the third.

Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · May 19

Ducks force a Game 7 thanks to a 15-5 run-rule win in six innings. First pitch for winner-take-all game between Oregon-Stanford at 6:55 p.m.

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Oregon softball vs. Stanford live score updates, highlights, how to watch NCAA regional

The Ducks need two wins against the Cardinal to advance in the NCAA tournament.

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Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · May 18

Oregon softball looking for revenge against Stanford with backs against the wall at Eugene Regional. Ducks need to win twice if they want to advance to supers next weekend, first pitch coming up in 15. Follow along below

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Oregon softball vs. Stanford live score updates, highlights, how to watch NCAA regional

The Ducks need two wins against the Cardinal to advance in the NCAA tournament.

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Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · May 18

Same live updates link for Oregon softball's elimination game vs. Weber State, coming up at 7:35 p.m. Win and the Ducks get a rematch against Stanford tomorrow at 3:30. Follow along

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Oregon softball vs. Weber State live updates, highlights for NCAA elimination game

The Oregon and Stanford softball teams play in the winner's bracket of the NCAA Eugene Regional.

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Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · May 17

Oregon falls 14-1 in six innings. It’s the first time the Ducks have ever lost in a home regional. They were 21-0 before today

They play the winner of Binghamton and Weber State tonight to keep their season alive

Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · May 17

No. 5 Oregon baseball sweeps Iowa, ends regular season on 10-game winning streak, and wins regular-season Big Ten title all in one weekend

Up next: Big Ten tournament pool play Thursday

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How Oregon baseball clinched a regular-season Big Ten title and No. 1 tournament seed

The No. 5 Oregon baseball team won its 10th straight game to close the regular season to clinch a Big Ten regular-season title

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Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · May 17

Back at the Jane for No. 16 Oregon's (48-7) winner's bracket game vs. Stanford (41-11) at 1 p.m. for NCAA regionals. Win and the Ducks are one win away from Supers. A loss means they'll play the winner of Binghamton/Weber State tonight. Follow live updates ⤵️

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Oregon vs. Stanford live score updates, highlights, how to watch NCAA softball regional

The Oregon and Stanford softball teams play in the winner's bracket of the NCAA Eugene Regional

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Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · May 17

Rylee McCoy solo bomb. The freshman swings at the first pitch she sees and the Ducks lead the Wildcats, 1-0, after one

2nd | Ducks 1, Wildcats 0

Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · May 17

Packed house at the Jane before No. 16 Oregon softball hosts its first NCAA regional since 2018. I'm filling in on softball coverage this week. Ducks take on Weber State first in a few minutes, follow along below

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Oregon softball vs. Weber State live updates: Time, streaming for NCAA Tournament game

The Oregon softball team opens its NCAA Tournament run with a regional game against Weber State at Jane Sanders Stadium. Follow for live updates.

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Alec Dietz @alecdietz.bsky.social · May 13

"Something in my career that I will never forget"

Sabrina Ionescu revels in return to Matthew Knight Arena in front of sellout crowd in Eugene

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Sabrina Ionescu revels in return to Matthew Knight Arena with New York Liberty

Sabrina Ionescu graced the court at Matthew Knight Arena like she never left, scoring a game-high 25 points in the New York Liberty's preseason win.

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