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Oregon assistant Ra'Shaad Samples charged with DUII, reckless driving
- Oregon assistant Ra’Shaad Samples was charged with DUII and reckless driving in connection with an April incident in Eugene.
- Police said Samples backed his Ford F-150 into a parked car, triggering the investigation.
- Samples is in his third season with Oregon, serving as assistant head coach and running backs coach.
- The Ducks relied on Samples for recruiting and development of their running backs, including true freshmen and steady production.
- The report notes Samples previously coached running backs with the Los Angeles Rams and held roles at Arizona State.
- The incident occurred in mid-April near Willamette and West Broadway streets in Eugene.
- OregonLive and The Oregonian/OregonLive provided DMV crash report details used in the reporting.
- Samples has publicly discussed balancing accountability with relationships as part of his role with players.
- The report emphasizes Samples’ impact on Oregon’s running back unit and depth in past seasons.
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