The Oregonian did exactly what it should have done and is to be commended. No one feels good about this situation, and that includes the reporters and editors who worked on this story. This was a felony conviction. Had the player met his legal obligation to keep his registration up-to-date in Oregon, his name wouldn't have appeared on a routine court database check done by the reporter per Oregonian policy. The player, his coach and the OSU administration were contacted before the story was published; all declined to comment.
The Oregonian is no doubt taking a great deal of criticism for this correct decision. It also no doubt appreciates your condoning their timing of releasing this information, especially under your real name. That tells them, and us, all we need to know.