2. BIRTH: Oregon's Erickson has girl two days before Ducks' opener

• by Soccer America , Aug 23, 2006

Oregon women's head coach Tara Erickson gave birth this morning at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene, Ore., to daughter Taj Makena, weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and measuring 20 inches. Mom, dad Kraig and daughter (and big brother Maklain) are all doing well.

Baring any complications, Tara still plans on being on the sideline for Oregon's opener Friday night against Long Beach State. (Kraig is scheduled to participate in Ironman Canada on Sunday.)