EUGENE -- Mario Cristobal couldn't hide his displeasure with Oregon's kick coverage after beating Cal last week and improving on special teams has been one of the major points of emphasis for the Ducks during their bye week.
Cal had seven kickoff returns for 187 yards and a 35-yard punt return in the 42-24 Oregon win. The Ducks rank 11th in the Pac-12 and 114th nationally in kickoff return defense (25.58 yards per return), up more than three yards from last season and five yards from 2016.
Cristobal said all but one assistant coach was "involved and running down there with them" and stressing the finer points of kick coverage during practice Tuesday and Wednesday.