they lose 4 defensive starters next season... DE Jordan, LB's Clay & Kiko, and S Boyette. Thats pretty average really & the kids who will take their places are already on the roster. In the last two classes they've signed 5-7 DEs (depending on where Armstead & Balducci project), 6 LBs, & 3 Safeties. The guys in this next class really start getting into the mix 2 seasons from now, so they'll be replacing next season's Jr class guys like DTs Hart, Heimuli, Keliikipi & Ebert, LB Lokombo, & Safeties Jackson & Patterson. really the most critical immediate need position for this class to fill is RB, probably next up is adding a stud DT or two. Quality depth they can develop is what they're going for... good kids who'll give their all to the program and be all that they can. They'll be focused on the summer camps and getting to know who has the character they're looking for. STOMP
So DT and a good RB, since we have 2 already in Wilson and Tyner. It'd be great if Green commits, but leaving Virginia for Oregon is a huge gamble, and he has Alabama and WVU considering too so I doubt Green would want to leave. Ryan Green And Alvin Kamara look great though. We'd be stacked with depth if we got either of those 2. Pagano, if he commits to Oregon would be stellar. John Hunt or Sam Smith would be nice as well. http://rivals.yahoo.com/troy/footba...4S8vaND1fI2uJB4?colleges=show#college_choices http://rivals.yahoo.com/troy/footba...tBH_RFYMDE2uJB4?colleges=show#college_choices
we are stacked with depth across the board. At least as long as Chip is on board they won't be rebuilding, they'll be reloading STOMP
My cousin who played ball for the Sooners and I have the same conversation weekly about recruiting... both our schools need fast and taller secondaries to combat the size of these receivers and TE's coming in to college today. For every kid that isn't offered a scholarship to FSU, UF, LSU, Bama, Auburn and Clemson they often go to small traditionally black schools because they can play. Many of these kids show up in the NFL because of their size and they filled out muscularly with a few years of college. I think we have a coach that can take a 3 * and make him a 4-5* by they time they graduate. In return we'll get a fast tall kid that can knock down balls and would die for the experience to be a DUCK!!! I know for a fact that many kids, me being one of them growing up thought Portland was Maine and that's a crime....Our recruiters need to start grooming that area, cause there are diamonds all over that region. USC grabbing Agholor should show they've noticed it too... BTW I still think OK and OK state should join the Pac-12..... The battle of the OU's would be epic especially for the PAC-14 title! Besides the Sooners would give USC a run for their money yearly for the Pac-12 south
for the NFTC, not for a visit to Oregon, thats later on. Here is an article about him doing well. Vanderdoes Dominates
[video=youtube;e5uAScf_lgs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=e5uAScf_lgs[/video] if you only watch one part of this vid make sure you start at :25
[video=youtube;e5uAScf_lgs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5uAScf_lgs&feature=youtube_gdata_player [/video] STOMP
Yep, this kid is only going to get bigger and stronger... Just imagine the complete destruction our D Line could be?
Illinois Safety Jalen Banks recently received his "dream offer" from Oregon. He'll be visiting the state and UO unofficially for a few days starting June 19 [video=youtube;5xNjG-qsGcI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xNjG-qsGcI[/video] *edit* check out his Twitter handle... http://twitter.com/#!/UaintknO_WTD STOMP
following the summer camps, rivals recognizes the best of the best across the country by naming a 1st and 2nd team... maybe Vanderduck makes one of those teams this year? Can anyone recall which DE commit earned 1st team honors last summer? btw, the Oregon coach's camp in July is supposed to feature far more of the prospects that the program is targeting then the just completed NFTC camp STOMP
My feeling if the Ducks didn't land AA, that this Vanderdoes discussion wouldn't even be happening. This kid will be a 5* by summer. Elite recruits have friends and AA did Oregon a huge favor if we land Evil Eddie!
In case you didn't know... Robert Nkemdiche commits to Clemson. I guess them Tigers have the second coming of Da'Quan Bowers.
That's huge for Clemson, good for them! It reminds me when Clowney picked South Carolina..... A little balance is a good thing! Just be greatful he didn't pick Bama or fucking USC! HAHAHA!
Effin Clemson. now THERE is a team who routinely pulls in some BIG name talent and underperforms. No I'm not bitter from when 99% of recruiting followers though Tahj Boyd was ours
new QB offer following a visit... meet Johnny Stanton the cheesiest intro/music eva, but he looks competent [video=youtube;CQOCDxzHS0E]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQOCDxzHS0E[/video] STOMP
