Oregon assistant Ra'Shaad Samples addresses DUII and reckless driving charges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 11:48 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Oregon Ducks football assistant coach Ra'Shaad Samples spoke publicly on August 12 about his DUII and reckless driving charges stemming from an incident in April. The charges came to light in June after footage showed Samples backing into a parked car and leaving the scene. He expressed regret for his actions and stated that he is working to regain the trust of his players and colleagues. Coach Dan Lanning confirmed that the program addressed the matter internally and that accountability measures were taken. The Ducks are currently in fall camp as the football season approaches.
- •Samples spoke after practice during fall camp on August 12.
- •He acknowledged making poor decisions and regrets his actions.
- •The incident involved a parked Dodge Ram and led to unsatisfactory exchanges over insurance information.
- •Head coach Dan Lanning stated the program took appropriate internal disciplinary measures.
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Oregon assistant Ra'Shaad Samples speaks on driving charges
"Oregon Ducks football assistant coach Ra'Shaad Samples spoke to the media for the first time since his criminal charges in April were exposed.
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