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Florida State running backs coach Donte’ Pimpleton, left, directs Cam Akers during the team's first first spring NCAA college football practice, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Joe Reedy)

Fun bunch: Taggart’s first FSU practice sets different tone

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2017, file photo, Willie Taggart speaks as he is introduced as Florida State's new football coach during an NCAA college football news conference in Tallahassee, Fla. An active coaching carousel has added more uncertainty to this week’s early signing period and its impact on this year’s recruiting cycle. “It's difficult because of the relationships you have to build, which is so important in recruiting, and you have such a short time building those relationships,” Florida State coach Willie Taggart said. “So it's a challenge, but I look forward to it.” Those new coaches have plenty of ground to make up. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)

Taggart’s first 2 weeks at Florida St focused on recruiting

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal, left, instructs his players during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game against Boise State, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Oregon’s Willie Taggart era: a lone season of what-ifs

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Florida State hires Telly Lockette as tight ends coach

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In this Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017 photo, Willie Taggart, left, is greeted by Florida State University president John Thrasher before as Taggart is introduced as the Seminoles' coach during an NCAA college football news conference in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)

Florida State president opens up about facilities, Fisher

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2017, file photo, Oregon co-offensive coordinator Mario Cristobal watches a special team warmup drill before an NCAA college football game against Utah, in Eugene, Ore. A person with direct knowledge of the situation says Oregon will hire Mario Cristobal as its head coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because a deal and announcement were still being finalized. Cristobal was offensive coordinator at Oregon this past season and was named interim coach on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, when Willie Taggart left to become coach at Florida State. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)

Oregon promotes Mario Cristobal to head coach

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

Willie Taggart does the Seminole chop in front of Doak Campbell Stadium before being introduced as Florida State University's new NCAA college football coach in Tallahassee, Fla., Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)

Taggart makes favorable first impression with FSU players

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Willie Taggart gestures as he is introduced as Florida State's new football coach during an NCAA college football news conference in Tallahassee, Fla., Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)

Taggart reaches goal of returning home to lead Florida State

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2017, file photo, Oregon head coach Willie Taggart congratulates Oregon quarterback Braxton Burmeister after an Oregon score against Utah in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. Oregon and Oregon State head into the 121st Civil War game in Eugene, on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, looking very different than last season. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, file) **FILE**

Willie Taggart to be next Florida State football coach

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, Oregon head coach Willie Taggart, center, greets his players during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Arizona in Eugene, Ore. A person with direct knowledge of the situation says Willie Taggart has agreed to become Florida State's next football coach. The person says Taggart has called a team meeting to inform his Oregon players he is heading to Tallahassee to replace Jimbo Fisher. Florida State. The person spoke to The Associated Press Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, on condition of anonymity because neither school had announced the move. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)

Oregon searching for coach again after Taggart bolts

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

$FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2017, file photo, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert warms up before an NCAA college football game against California in Eugene, Ore. Herbert, who fractured his collarbone against California on Sept. 30, has been practicing lately and some say he appears ready to come back in their game against Arizona, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Eugene. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)$

Herbert could be back for Ducks against Arizona

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

$FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2017, file photo, Oregon quarterback Braxton Burmeister gets set to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA in Pasadena, Calif. With starting quarterback Justin Herbert out with a fractured collarbone, the Ducks have turned to true freshman Burmeister, who has had to learn on the job. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)$

Utah, Oregon face challenges heading into Saturday’s game

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 23, 2017, file photo, Oregon coach Willie Taggart gestures during an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, in Tempe, Ariz. At right, in a Sept. 9, 2017, file photo, Stanford coach David Shaw watches during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Southern California, in Los Angeles. Shaw and Taggart spent three seasons together at Stanford. Now they prepare to face each other as adversaries when Shaw's 23rd-ranked Cardinal host Taggart's Oregon Ducks. (AP Photo/File)

No. 23 Stanford hosts Oregon in coaching reunion

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 30 2017, file photo, Oregon's Justin Herbert, center, drives into the end zone for a touchdown against California's Quentin Tartabull, bottom, and Devante Downs during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. The Ducks are reeling from the aftermath of Saturday's game against California, with both quarterback Justin Herbert and running back Royce Freeman both injured in the victory (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)

Oregon QB Justin Herbert out with fractured collarbone

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California quarterback Ross Bowers, left, looks down field under pressure from Oregon's Justin Hollins as he battles California's Patrick Mekari, right, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 230, 2017, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)

Oregon plagued by injuries in 45-24 win over California

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2017, file photo, Oregon coach Willie Taggart, center, joins his team as they take the field for an NCAA college football game against Southern Utah in Eugene, Ore. Oregon faces California at home on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, File)

Cal and Oregon meet after losses in their Pac-12 openers

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Ducks, back in Top 25, open Pac-12 season at struggling ASU

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Oregon wide receiver Johnny Johnson III trips over runs past an attempted tackle from Wyoming linebacker Adam Pilapil (45) while Oregon wide receiver Darrian McNeal (89) blocks Wyoming cornerback Rico Gafford (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Laramie, Wyo., Saturday, Sept.16, 2017. (AP Photo/Shannon Broderick)

Freeman and Oregon rush past Wyoming as Allen struggles

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2017, file photo, Oregon coach Willie Taggart, center, throws the &quot;O&quot; to fans as he celebrates with his team after a 77-21 victory over Southern Utah in an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore. The Oregon Ducks have caught on to new coach Willie Taggart's infectious positivity with a new kickoff tradition--Swag Surfin'. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, file)

Proof of the Ducks new positive attitude? Swag Surfin’

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2016, file photo, Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert throws in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore. Herbert had what was essentially a two-pronged approach to the offseason: Become stronger and become a leader. Oregon opens the season at home on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 against Southern Utah. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez, File)

Oregon QB worked to become a leader in the offseason

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press