Thirty minutes after the NFL draft, former SOU wide receiver Cole McKenzie was at his home in Red Bluff, CA. when he received a telephone call from the Jacksonville Jaguars. They asked him if he’d like to sign with the team as an undrafted free agent. We caught up with him on the phone shortly … Continue reading »
Web Extra: Aliotti, Mariota, Lokombo
Oregon Defensive Coordinator Nick Aliotti: Oregon Quarterback Marcus Mariota: Oregon Linebacker Boseko Lokombo:
SOU Defense Wins Round Two
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The Southern Oregon spring tour through the Rogue Valley made its way to Grants Pass for the Raiders’ second scrimmage. SOU played a night scrimmage at Mel Ingram Stadium at Grants Pass High School. Last week at Spiegelberg Stadium in Medford, the Raiders offense stole the show. Austin Dodge and Chris … Continue reading »
SOU’s Dodge Takes the Microphone
MEDFORD, Ore. – Austin Dodge is only entering his junior season at Southern Oregon University, but his legacy as the Raiders’ quarterback is well-established. Dodge, however, set out to prove that he was more than just a jock in pads. After the Raiders’ first spring scrimmage on Saturday, Dodge took the NewsWatch 12 microphone and … Continue reading »
Former Grizzly Coach Returns to Ashland
AHLAND, Ore. – Jim Nagel is a legend in Ashland after taking the Ashland High School’s football team to 16 straight state tournaments, five title games and winning three state championships during his tenure from 1983-2002. Since his time at Ashland, Nagel’s worked as an assistant coach at NCAA Div. III’s Linfield College. After deciding … Continue reading »
Web Extra: Helfrich, Armstead, Addison
Oregon Head Coach Mark Helfrich: Oregon Defensive End Arik Armstead: Oregon Wide Receiver Bralon Addison: Oregon Defensive End DeForest Buckner: Oregon Center Hroniss Grasu: Oregon Quarterback Dustin Haines:
Web Extra: Riley, Woods, Cooks, Murphy
Oregon State head coach Mike Riley: Oregon State running back Storm Woods: Oregon State wide receiver Brandin Cooks: Oregon State safety Ryan Murphy: Oregon State left tackle Michael Phillip:
Web Extra: Lyerla, Ekpre-Olomu, Jackson
Oregon Tight End Colt Lyerla: Oregon Safety Brian Jackson: Oregon Cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu: Oregon Head Coach Mark Helfrich:
Local Athlete Focuses on Concussions
MEDFORD, Ore. – Garrett Watson is only 18 year-old, but a life in contact sports caused approximately nine concussions, and the South Medford football star is constantly dealing with the lasting symptoms. “There will be days where I’ll wake up in the morning and I’ll forget what happened the night before, what I ate the … Continue reading »
Ducks to Announce Head Coach at 1PM
EUGENE, Ore. — After losing head coach Chip Kelly to the Philadelphia Eagles earlier in the week the University of Oregon’s football program is set to enter the headlines once again. They will be announcing their new head football coach today at 1:00 PM. Newswatch 12 will air the coverage of the press conference from … Continue reading »








