Oregon HC Dan Lanning will not punish Ber Alexander for injuring UCLA’s Nico Iamaleava

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning has confirmed that defensive lineman Bear Alexander will not face team discipline for an apparent punch to UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava during the Ducks’ 17-15 loss on Saturday. Speaking to reporters Monday night, Lanning explained that Alexander was attempting to knock the football loose rather than deliberately strike the Bruins quarterback. The incident occurred in the second quarter at Autzen Stadium, when Iamaleava scrambled before being brought down by Alexander and Oregon linebacker Jerry Mixon.