Updates: Opening statements, witness testimony begin in Doug Brenner’s lawsuit against Oregon, NCAA and Willie Taggart; First week in trial of Doug Brenner against NCAA, University of Oregon, Willie Taggart concludes with some contention, discussion on strength and conditioning certification
EUGENE — Former Oregon Ducks football players Doug Brenner and Sam Poutasi are seeking $100 million in damages from the NCAA and $25.5 million in damages for pain and suffering from college sports’ governing body, the University of Oregon, former UO football coach Willie Taggart and former strength coach Irele Oderinde in a trial that begins Tuesday in Eugene.