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Chris Hampton Speaks Openly On Oregon’s Defensive Improvement
The Oregon Ducks have officially wrapped up their first week of spring practice as preparations for winning their first national championship in program history have begun. After finishing the 2025 season with a 13-2 overall record, the Ducks enter 2026 with two new coordinators on offense and defense.
One of those coordinators is Chris Hampton, who is set to lead the defensive playcalling for the Ducks next season. After the departure of Tosh Lupoi to the California Golden Bears, Hampton takes over as defensive coordinator and looks to keep the Ducks the most dominant group in college football this season.
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Following Saturday’s practice, Hampton spoke about how the Ducks’ defense has looked through the first few days of spring football and the strides they are taking to remain dominant heading into the 2026 season.
Getting Better On Defense:
“I think we can get better, we can obviously grow. We’ve been good on defense, but we want to be elite. I think there’s room for growth for sure. Putting my stamp on it, it’s really not about me and my opinions, it’s about tapping into the players and putting the players in a position to evaluate our talent and how can I utilize our talent to put guys in the right position to make plays,” said Hampton.
On Jett Washington:
“He’s obviously got a rare size-speed combination. He’s a guy who is every bit of 6-5, you know, and he looks the part, for sure. Anyone that comes out there and see him is like, ‘God, that guy’s huge.’ You know, he’s got the right mindset. He really does, man, I love this guy;s mental makeup. He is infatuated with the details. I mean, he watches a lot of film on his own, asks a lot of great questions. He’s a fast learner. I think he’s gonna have a very bright future here.”
Adjusting to New Changes In Secondary:
“Every year is new, especially in today’s age of college football with the transfer portal, you’ve got to be able to adapt and adjust. If you can’t adjust right now, you’re going to die as a coach. Your team may change year to year,” said Hampton.
“I think last season we had to replace five starters. This year, we’ve got a lot of guys coming back, but we lost a lot of guys as well. We’ve got a lot of youth that we’ve got to develop, so it’s just starting over each and every year,” Hampton continued.
Brandon Finney’s Improvement:
“Looking back on it with Brandon, and he and I did a study over the offseason, and all we talked about was how he can get better? I think everybody in social media and everybody’s patting him on the back for how great a season he had, and he did. He had a great season, but there’s a lot of room for growth for him, and a lot of room for improvement,” said Hampton.
“Brandon is the type of kid that wants to get better; he’s not really talking about what I did last season, he’s talking about what I didn’t do. What was I not good at? How can I improve, and that’s how you get better. Everybody likes to talk about their strengths and what they’re good at, but if you want to be elite, you’ve got to master your weaknesses, and he does that,” Hampton continued.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Department of Forestry is asking Oregonians to be careful when disposing of yard debris this spring.
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“There have already been 23 escaped debris burns for a total of 83 acres reported on ODF-protected land in 2026,” the agency said.
The agency said that at this time last year, it had responded to 37 escaped burns.
“More than 70% of wildfires every year in Oregon are human-caused, with escaped debris burns topping the list,” ODF said. “With record-low snowpack and an abnormally warm winter, forecasters are anticipating a hotter and drier summer than usual.”
The Central Oregon District of ODF has already declared the start of fire season.
On May 14, fire restrictions will go into effect for all Bureau of Land Management lands in Oregon and Washington.
“We are increasingly concerned that 2026 could rival the most extreme years on record for heat and dryness in the Pacific Northwest,” said Jeff Fedrizzi, assistant chief of operations for the Pacific Northwest, U.S. Wildland Fire Service. “Every visitor must understand that even one small spark can lead to a costly and destructive fire in these high-impact conditions.”
Officials say the restrictions will help reduce the risk of human-caused fires. BLM officials say anyone who violates the prohibition could be fined up to $100,000 and/or face up to 12 months in prison.
More information on fire season is available on the ODF website.
The Bureau of Land Management website has additional information on fire restrictions and closures.
The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 10 drawing
1PM: 8-2-8-4
4PM: 5-1-2-6
7PM: 1-5-9-6
10PM: 8-6-5-1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the Oregon Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 4: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
- Win for Life: 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Megabucks: 7:29 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Oregon editor. You can send feedback using this form.
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon DMV issued a warning for drivers, saying scammers are still sending out fake text messages trying to steal money from people.
State DMV officials say it is part of a nationwide scam that’s been happening for nearly two years.
The fake text messages often come from international phone numbers or non-government email addresses.
In the messages, the scammers threaten to suspend car registration or driving privileges if a person doesn’t pay.
If you get this message, the DMV asks that you don’t click on any links or respond. Simply report it to the Federal Trade Commission or delete it.
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