Jackson Powers-Johnson on Offensive Focus in Pac-12 Championship

Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson discusses the offensive emphasis ahead of facing Washington in the Pac-12 Championship.

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00:00 >> The defense just talked about getting after pennix, defending Rome,

00:03 those are the big keys for them.

00:04 What do you think is the biggest emphasis for the offense right now from last game,

00:08 the way it went to this one, correcting what went wrong?

00:11 >> I think just starting fast, trying to fire on all cylinders and

00:15 don't beat ourselves.

00:16 And they have a wonderful defense, they have elite coaches and elite players.

00:21 And we're just excited to play them and it's a great opportunity.

00:24 >> Since that last time you played them, you guys have kind of gone in opposite

00:27 directions.

00:28 You haven't really been in a close game, they've been in some battles.

00:31 What do you think you guys are more equipped to handle this time around and

00:33 maybe be in a close game despite not being in the front here for a while?

00:38 >> I think it's a test to our coaching and a test to our players,

00:41 really taking the challenge and stepping up.

00:43 We've had a couple of great games and we've been having fun.

00:47 And they've been doing great too.

00:50 And people say they have only won by a couple points, but

00:53 it's hard to win in this league.

00:55 And they played some great teams and have some great opponents.

00:58 But I think it's gonna be a great game.

01:00 And all I can really say is we're gonna step out, we're gonna have fun, and

01:04 we're gonna come out with 100% effort, so.

01:07 >> The matchups for you in this game, what is it about to tell a 99 and 52?

01:12 What is it about those guys, defense attack, what's the challenge?

01:15 >> They're big guys, they're fast, they're quick.

01:19 52, I went against him in high school, so we're gonna go against him again.

01:23 But there's really strong guys and there's sound and they're a veteran group.

01:29 So it's just exciting, another great opportunity.

01:32 >> Trice, you guys limited him the first time around,

01:34 NCTF for that matter.

01:36 Trice has really taken off the last six games.

01:37 What do you see from him that's different, that you have to be more cognizant of

01:42 to help out Josh and Ajani in particular off the edge?

01:45 >> Just me being, communicating where we're going and when we're going there.

01:49 And he's had a hell of a year and he's done a really great job.

01:53 And a hell of a rusher.

01:55 And just slowing him down in different ways.

01:58 And I think he's gotten so much quicker off the ball too.

02:02 And it'll be exciting.

02:03 I think our tackles are excited for the challenge as well.