Mark Helfrich fired at Oregon: 'We need to get that edge back'; full transcript from Rob Mullens' press conference

The University of Oregon fired head football coach Mark Helfrich on Tuesday after four seasons. Tuesday night, Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens met with the media for the first time regarding the matter

The Oregonian/OregonLive transcribed Mullens' entire press conference. It's below:

Opening statement:

Good evening, thank you all for coming on such short notice. A little while ago I met with Mark and informed him, that after much thought and careful consideration, I have decided to change leadership in our football program.

Mark is a quality person and he handled that decision with the same class, professionalism and character that we've come to know since he returned to Eugene in 2009.

I…