Oregon is looking to take the next step this season, and is turning to a time-honored Hawks mantra to do so.

After snapping a six-year playoff drought with back-to-back 5-5 seasons, the Hawks hope to build on that foundation of success. Senior running back and defensive back Cooper Johnson succinctly summed up how they want to go about that.

“Play fast and hit hard,” he said.

That’s the style Oregon used during a run of 12 playoff berths in a 16-year span during John Bothe’s tenure, and with head coach Broc Kundert now entering his fourth season, the Hawks’ familiarity with the system and style of play should help with that.

“It makes it a lot smoother,” Johnson said. “We don’t have to start from Day 1. It’s already like we’re on Day 30. We just keep on growing and getting better. I t

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