manager and for entrusting me to start rebuilding the club

EUGENE, Ore. -- Colorado defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt is joining new head coach Willie Taggarts staff at Oregon, according to reports.FoxSports.com first reported Wednesday that Leavitt, a former head coach at South Florida like Taggart, would be the Ducks defensive coordinator. Oregon would not confirm the report, which cited anonymous sources.But Leavitt posted to Twitter Wednesday evening: I love CU, players, Boulder and all alum! Been great to me! Couldnt pass up opportunity for family! South Champs! Been a great ride!!Leavitt has spent the past two seasons with the Buffaloes. This season Colorado is ranked 17th nationally for total defense, allowing an average of 328.3 yards per game, and 18th for scoring defense, allowing 20.5 yards per game.The No. 11 Buffaloes (10-3) will play Oklahoma State in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 29. It is Colorados first bowl game since 2007.Surprised by the announcement, but thankful for what (at)CoachJimLeavitt has done for the program. Good luck in the future coach, Colorado quarterback Sefo Liufau posted on Twitter.Leavitt also spent four seasons with the San Francisco 49ers under coach Jim Harbaugh. Leavitt was the first head coach at South Florida, from 1997-2009.Taggart, who spent the past four seasons at South Florida, was hired last week to take over the Ducks following a disappointing 4-8 season and the dismissal of coach Mark Helfrich.Taggart and Leavitt share a connection to Harbaugh. As a player Taggart was recruited to Western Kentucky by Harbaugh, whose father Jack was coach of the Hilltoppers. Later Taggart was an assistant under Harbaugh at Stanford.Leavitt will have his work cut out for him at Oregon. Former Michigan coach Brady Hoke attempted to install a new 4-3 defensive scheme and the Ducks finished the season ranked 126th out of the 128 FBS-level teams for total defense, allowing opponents an average of 528.4 yards per game. Oregon allowed an average of 41.4 points per game, ranked 125th nationally.When Oregon President Michael Schill introduced Taggart at a news conference last Thursday, he said his only advice to the new coach was to go find a great defensive coordinator. Wil Lutz Jersey . Darren Helm scored on Detroits sixth attempt in the shootout and then Jonas Gustavsson stopped Andrew Shaws shot, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night. Cameron Jordan Saints Jersey . -- Nathan Pancel scored twice as the Sudbury Wolves defeated the North Bay Battalion 4-2 on Saturday in Ontario Hockey League action. http://www.saintsrookiestore.com/Saints-Taysom-Hill-Jersey/ . Vettel, who has already clinched his fourth straight F1 title, enters the finale with a chance to equal Michael Schumachers 13 victories in a year and match the record of nine consecutive wins by Alberto Ascari in the 1952 and 1953 seasons. Sheldon Rankins Youth Jersey . -- Aaron Murray threw for 408 yards and three touchdowns, ran for another score, and led No. Wil Lutz Womens Jersey . Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.Gary Caldwell has released a statement expressing his great sadness that he was not given the time to finish the job he started at Wigan. Caldwell was sacked by the Sky Bet Championship strugglers after just 18 months in charge at the DW Stadium.The 34-year-old former defender led the Latics to the League One title last season in his first managerial position. However, a poor start to the season saw him pick up just two wins in 14 matches and he paid the price on Tuesday when he was axed with the club second-from-bottom in the table.I am obviously incredibly disappointed to be leaving Wigan Athletic after more than seven years at the club, said Caldwell. No approach for Uniteds Joyce No Wigan approach for Manchester United U21 boss Warren Joyce Having led the team to promotion in my first full season in charge as manager I was hopeful of being given the time necessary to turn results around and so it is with great sadness that I will now not be able to finish the job I started.I am fully aware that the results recently havent been good enough but having not lost by more than one goal all season, I truly believed that we were not far away from getting things right and turning the corner.During my time at the club, both as a player and a manager, Ive experienced some amazing highs and some crushing lows both personally and professionally. However, it is those experiences, both good and bad, that have helped to make my time at the club so special and I will always hold Wigan Athletic close to my heart.As a player, there are a number of moments that will stay with me forever. I will always remember the games at Stoke and Blackburn that led to us staying up in the Premier League as well as beating Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal and scoring the winning goal at Anfield. On top of those great matches, being involved in the squad for the FA Cup Final and then lifting the trophy was a truly magical and proud moment for all of us.There were lows too that were tough to take, including the injuries that I suffered durring my playing days as well as relegation from the Premier League.ddddddddddddHowever, I enjoyed every minute and feel lucky to have forged bonds and friendships with team mates and staff alike over the years that will last with me forever. Warburton dismisses Wigan link Mark Warburton is absolutely bemused by reports linking him with the managerial vacancy at Wigan It was Wigan who enabled me to start my coaching career, firstly with the academy before then becoming manager, and I will therefore always hold a huge debt of gratitude to the chairman for giving me the opportunity to become manager and for entrusting me to start rebuilding the club from what was its lowest point in recent history.The celebrations we all enjoyed at Blackpool last season upon getting promoted were fantastic moments and were a reward for all the hard work everyone at the club put in. Following that, I genuinely believe that there is a great squad of players at the club and I am sure they will continue to give everything they have to progress this season. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. From a personal perspective, I am still very young in coaching terms and am hungry to succeed. I believe that all of the experiences of the past 18 months will help me in that quest. Finally, last but definitely not least, a huge thank you to the Latics faithful, whose support over the years has meant the world to me.You can watch Premier League football plus Englands tour of Bangladesh and the Mexican Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy six months at half price! Also See: Ollies predictions LISTEN: EFL weekly podcast WATCH Championship goals Championship news ' ' '