Virginia is less then half the size of Oregon yet has more then double the people... so no. Population and having more population density matters for having vibrant HS programs. You have a point that HS football in Oregon isn't Friday Night Lights, but people do care. Also factor in the racial makeup of the states. African Americans make up a disproportionate percentage of college & pro football rosters compared to their national demographics. The State of Oregon's population is made up of only 2% African Americans. Compare that to Virginia's 20% http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/41000.html http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/51000.html STOMP
Nebraska did a fine job for many years under Osborne with huge mostly all white offensive and defensive lines.... Why? Amazing strength and weight room facilities that Oregons are better then now! Notably the most famous lineman the Huskers have had in 10 years came out of Ptown and he was of course of color in Suh! Of course this is splitting hairs but Oregon can do better and must and Tyner may be a great start! FYI- FUMA, Hargrave and Oak Hill kids that attend these school aren't all from Virginia! Half of my high school team was from all over the south.... Oregon can do the same with a school much like Jesuit or OES and devolop these programs.....get them here middle to high school and install Ducks into them early on.
Virginia has 8 million people. Oregon has what, 3.6 million at best? Plus, Virginia has the DC area, Baltimore, and other huge metro areas like Raleigh/Durham and Charlotte bordering it to pull from for recruits. Oregon and Washington combined aren't much bigger population wise than Virginia, which geographically is a much smaller state.
"Virginia has 8 million people. Oregon has what, 3.6 million at best? Plus, Virginia has the DC area, Baltimore, and other huge metro areas like Raleigh/Durham and Charlotte bordering it to pull from for recruits. Oregon and Washington combined aren't much bigger population wise than Virginia, which geographically is a much smaller state. " If that were true UVA would be a powerhouse and growing up in the Ville I can honestly tell you they were NOT! North Carolina is no help because their kids stay Carolina or Clemson...... Baltimore is Maryland and oddly Penn St.'s turf..... So you've got Richmond, Hampton, the Tidewater areas and parts of northern Virginia for UVA and Tech to battle over and Tech usually wins that war. I just think Oregon can create some great Prep Schools out here. No violence and gangs like where I grew up, good schools, no racism and better food and air here too. I know that can sound trivial but Oregon has some perks kids from the south would love!
It's strange but from Norfolk to Richmond to all the Ville's south of Faquirier county, Portland seems like a giant city in comparison..... It's funny that my home state is double the size population wise cause it sure doesn't seem like it! Course the government areas up north from Quantico to DC have exploded people wise in the last 15 years.... I will say this with extreme joy.... Ptown and Oregon in general is soooooooo much less violent than DC and Virginia! Sorry.... now back to our original broadcast DUCKS RECRUITING NEWS!!
Anyone know if Carrington and tyner are still solid? I saw something that said the coaches have not been communicating much with Carrington since his commitment.
hadnt heard that. I assume that there would always be less to no communication while camp is going on. Thanks for the heads up Ike! re Tyner: I read something to the extent of Tyner telling UCLA or someone that he is a Duck and always will be though. Cant remember where though sorry.
No need for communication because Carrington is staying committed to the elite D1 school that offered to him.
here's a good read on Duck recruiting from ESPN http://espn.go.com/blog/colleges/oregon/post?id=843 STOMP
following his team's first game of the season last Friday night, James listed off this top 5 again placing Oregon 3rd behind Louisville & tOSU. He stated that he's being recruited by Chip & Frost & that he plans to take an OV. My speculation...it would be great if he could make it out for a game, but logistics make that unlikely. With connections, it's a 10-12 hour ordeal to go from Louisville to Eugene. Imagine what sort of impression he'd gather of UO if he did that first leg of the flight Saturday morning and then returned home Sunday If he makes it out West, my guess is that it will be over the holidays so the travel won't be so overwhelming. STOMP
Clearly for Quick, distance is the factor. Also, why haven't we offered Jaynard yet? And whats up with the love for Florida anyway?
And why haven't we offered Reeve Koehler form Hawaii yet? He's the 4th best Guard in the nation. http://rivals.yahoo.com/footballrec...iMRKyMf1FNGPZB4?colleges=show#college_choices
Maybe he's not interested in being a Duck? Not everyone is you know, and I'm sure you're also aware that Oregon handles it's offers differently then most. btw... Jaynard is still planning on taking an OV according to a rivals article I read this week...it's the only one he's sure he's taking. And as expected Alex Redmond got his 4th star http://rivals.yahoo.com/oregon/foot...mond-139120;_ylt=An5jg_l_f.Hg44ZJdlgEVYMitZB4 STOMP
How so? Like, they only take in players that fit in Chip's system for Offense? Still don't get why we haven't offered him though, we gotta take him before an SEC power or Miami does. Awesome for Alex. Still don't get why we haven't offered Goodman yet either. He's the only uncommitted prospect in California in the top 10 not committed to USC.
typically they don't offer a PSA until they've visited and even then they might not offer if they don't get a sense that the kid will fit with their hard working, team first culture (see Aziz Shittu last year). They definitely don't offer a kid unless they're very interested in UO. I've only guesses as to why they haven't offered Goodman, but maybe having offers out to McQuay & the Robinsons has something to do with it? STOMP
Shittu was more a of a selfish guy? I don't think McQuay will come out to Eugene. He's too far out, though him having Oregon in his top 6/7 is nice. The brothers Robinson would be awesome. They can also play Basketball here as well.
5* 2012 DT who visited and left town without an offer. He obviously had the talent but for some reason Oregon decided against. btw... he got very butt hurt over the slight and talked a bunch of trash about UO and has vowed to never lose to the Ducks. as of the end of July he stated he's taking an OV to Eugene... perhaps he'll come with Jaynard STOMP
Wait so he took an official to Oregon yet they didn't offer him? That's just odd of them , or were they just wary of her personality and character issues before he took the OV? He's been in contact with him? It's gonna be tough trying to wrestle him away from Vanderbilt or Michigan. Speaking of, Michigan is having their last few spots for high end prospects, mainly Derrick Green and Laquon Treadwell so that Shane Morris will have weapons.
rivals lists Leon's interest in Vandy, Florida St., & USC as High. Oregon and Notre Dame enjoy Medium status, while Michigan and a bunch of others are listed as low http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Leon-McQuay III-100111 STOMP
