Re: 2012 Commits and Recruiting News I am really hoping the Ducks focus all their efforts in landing large DT's, LB's and RB's the rest of the way
Re: 2012 Commits and Recruiting News We now apparently leading for Ellis McCarthy according to Rivals. This is good news but it is still speculated that he wont leave the state of California.
Re: 2012 Commits and Recruiting News This kid is huge 6-5 310 pounds. [video=youtube;L06pcJQ44f8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L06pcJQ44f8[/video]
Re: 2012 Commits and Recruiting News Thomas Tyner said we're his top school. Also Tyner said that Oregon was recruiting Thompson as an athlete. Seems like the same situation in how we landed De'Anthony Thomas, because he wanted to play offense but USC wanted him as a defensive back.
Re: 2012 Commits and Recruiting News could be. I read Thompson said even though the offense here would be fun, he still wants to be a Safety.
Here is Shaq's trip report per ESPN's Greg Biggins: "Safety Shaq Thompson of Sacramento (Calif.) Grant took an official visit to Oregon last weekend and the Ducks are now a major player for the talented defensive back. The trip to Eugene was the second official visit Thompson has taken, after visiting Wasington a few weeks back. “Man, I loved it,” Thompson said. “Those were the craziest fans I’ve ever been around and they were in to the game from start to finish. I would say the whole game day experience was the best part of the visit for me. Seeing ESPN GameDay and hanging out with the other players at the game, it was really a lot of fun. Terrence Mitchell, who’s a NorCal guy like me, was my host and he was real cool and I clicked well with all the guys on the team. Thompson knew coming in that Oregon had some impressive facilities, but he said he didn't fully anticipate to be blown away like he was. “I heard a lot about the great facilities there and I was real impressed with that as well," he said. "The locker rooms were tight, and I love the jerseys. I also learned a lot about the academics, and I plan to major in Sports Marketing in college and Oregon has the No. 1 program in the country. They obviously have a great relationship with NIKE so that’s another huge plus for me.” Prior to the visit, Thompson said Cal and Washington were co-leaders but you can make room for a third school now. “Oregon is right there with them both at the top,” Thompson said. “They’re all even, and I like a lot about all three schools. I’m not ready to name a leader but Oregon definitely gave me a lot to think about. “I have an official visit with Notre Dame this weekend, and I also set up a trip to Michigan for November. I’m not sure on my last visit but it will probably be to Arizona State. After my trips are done, I’ll sit down with my family and hopefully make my decision sometime in January.”
Re: 2012 Commits and Recruiting News hmmm I like that Sports Marketing part. I still dont think we'll get him. I didnt realize his brother was Syd from Cal. But I like our chances a lot more now than I did last week.
ESPN tweet relayed that Ellis McCarthy showed up to Army All-American game selection ceremony wearing an Oregon sweatshirt also, Shaq and recent USC decommit Arik Armstead have been tweeting back and forth about how much ST loved his Oregon visit. STOMP
Re: 2012 Commits and Recruiting News damn, these two would be huge, if they start getting 5* defensive players, it could get ugly for the rest of the bcs in a hurry
Re: 2012 Commits and Recruiting News Oregon, Oklahoma, and Texas all have offered today to Arik Armstead.
Re: 2012 Commits and Recruiting News Hopkins says something about "Tyner update coming soon and its good news" but I'm not VIP on Duckterritory. http://oregon.247sports.com/Board/45/Thomas-Tyner-update-coming-4939469/1
Re: 2012 Commits and Recruiting News Okay so what I'm hearing from sources, is that Oregon is a serious contender for Arik Armstead along with several other programs. They also say that Oregon will "assuredly" be getting a visit. They also said his father is a fan of our staff and that Armstead was very impressed with Dana Altman. Also JH is saying that Oregon has a shot if they recruit him at a high level.
Re: 2012 Commits and Recruiting News Altman? I dont follow B-Ball recruiting much. Is Armstead wanting to play Basketball too?
