Buildingthedam.com reported last week that Rod Perry was the apparent choice to be Oregon St.'s new defensive backs coach, replacing Keith Heyward, who left to take that position at Washington, and today head football coach Mike Riley announced Perry's hiring, and introduced him at a news conference.

"I targeted Coach Perry as a possibility to join our staff from the beginning of my search, and I feel fortunate to have somebody of his caliber coming to Oregon State," Riley said. "He has coached in the professional ranks for 22 years and has college experience as well. He will be a tremendous asset in the development of our secondary and our team overall."