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Oregon Football Coach Mark Helfrich spoke on Newsradio 1120 KPNW in Eugene recently with Wake Up Call hosts Bill Lundun and Robb Holloway. He was asked about being the new head coach, if he plans to change the Duck offense at all, and what kind of music he listens to.

It’s been great so far, fast and furious going through recruiting, the rest is part of the territory. – Helfrich on his new role

He has been with the Ducks for four years and after watching Chip Kelly as head coach, he said the plan isn’t to mess too much with a good thing when it comes to the Offense and speed of the Ducks.

It’s Foolish to change up what we’re doing, every year, tweak, fix this or adjust this.

He is also working with Defensive Coordinator Nick Aliotti to make sure the Defensive transition is smooth moving forward. The Ducks lost some key players to graduation, including Kiko Alonso and Michael Clay.

We’re a 3-4 Defense, an attacking defense and we’ve lost some defense starters, that’s where the Spring game comes in and it’s exciting to see who will fill those roles.

A fast aside away from football. As the new head coach, in his first week he was asked a lot of questions about the job, what he plans to do, etc. But there was one he didn’t see coming.

First question when I was hired as head coach was what color do I want the wall painted. I’ve never thought of that kind of stuff before.

The 2013 Recruting Class, Helfrich’s first as Head Coach, was a big one. Nineteen athletes signed letters of intent to play for Oregon. Aside from the name that will become a household one by fall in Thomas Tyner, he said it was the process that made him and his assistant coaches excited.

Were excited about every one, biggest thing about the finish(in recruiting) was how many times we walked out of a high school  or house and said that’s our type of guy.

In hiring some new coaches to replace a few that departed, Helfrich picked Matt Lubick as Wide Receivers Coach, also one of the best recruiters in the country. Ron Aiken, an NFL experienced Defensive Line coach was also added to the Ducks roster.

“Those kind of guys can really mesh well with anybody.” Helfrich on Lubick and Aiken

Finally there were a few ‘get to know you’ questions. What kind of music does Oregon’s new head coach listen to?

Little bit of everything. I’m a big Pandora fan, I’ll just hit some channel everyday and go to work. From Rock, to Rap, to Classical to whatever.

The interview wrapped up with a simple question, and whether you like it black or with cream and sugar, one of his guilty pleasures is one most of us share(in radio anyway).

Is coffee a guilty pleasure, I drink too much coffee.

If you have a few minutes I suggest you check out the full interview. Mark Helfrich may not be new to Oregon, but his philosophy and lack of wearing a visor is new to us. The full interview is here:

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August 18, 2011; Pittsburgh,PA, USA: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dennis Dixon (10) passes against pressure by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Trevard Lindley (35) during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 24-14. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USPRESSWIRE

We reported back on January 30th that Dennis Dixon may have interest from his former coach, Chip Kelly who is now with the Philadelphia Eagles. This was true, so true that today Dixon has signed a two year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles(as reported by NFL Breaking News Guru Adam Schefter on Twitter).

After resigning Michael Vick to a one year deal last week, Kelly said there will be an open competition in camp for who will lead the team. It looks like Dixon will get an opportunity for some playing time with his former coach.

Now coming off a one year deal with the Baltimore Ravens and running while running the practice squad played the part of RGIII before the Ravens played the Washington Redskins, Dixon may have the chance to run an offense to a Super Bowl.

“We are excited to bring in Dennis Dixon to compete at the quarterback position. Dennis is a veteran in this league that has been a part of two Super Bowl-winning teams in his career. He’s also very familiar with Chip Kelly and how he operates.”  Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman

The former Oregon signal caller injured his left knee against Arizona in 2007, his Senior season with the Ducks and tore his ACL ending the Championship run. Dixon has played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens and has now been signed to a two year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. Before the injury in 2007 Dixon threw for 29 touchdowns.

Dixon is happy to be in Philadelphia with his former coach,

‘If everybody buys into what Chip Kelly is selling, the sky’s the limit’

In speaking recently with Philly.com, Dixon added he is going to put his best foot forward and let the chips fall where they may. If nothing else, the Eugene/Springfield area will get to see a lot of Philadelphia Eagles football over the next few years and more eyes will now be on Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp from the Willamette Valley and beyond.

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