After the 2022 season, the overwhelming sentiment for the Oregon Ducks was that in order for them to reach the highest level of success in the future, there would have to be some notable improvements on defense.
That starts with defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi.
Over the offseason, Lupoi and head coach Dan Lanning brought in a number of transfer players on that side of the ball, hoping to improve in what is expected to be an offensively dominant year in the Pac-12. While fall camp is still incredibly young, Lupoi told media members after practice on Thursday that he is starting to see some of the pieces come together.
Here are some of the most notable quotes from that interview after the Ducks’ second practice of the season: