Energy and passion has a tendency to rub off. Carroll has always had an archaic offense. But, players would run through a wall for him and he can coach up a defense.
Carroll would help his players off the field as much as on it...he's always been one to care/help in the community on his own and took special interest in players that struggle at home.
During his commitment ceremony on CBSSports HQ, 247Sports four-star running back Jordan James, an Adidas All-American Bowl selection, flipped his commitment from Georgia to Oregon: The 5-foot-10, 205-pound ball-carrier, out of Oakland High School (Murfreesboro, Tennessee), is rated the nation’s No. 162 overall prospect and No. 13 running back, but entered the late signing period as the No. 2 available running back nationally. Given his high school production, it’s not hard to see why. Over the past two seasons, James has rushed for 3,393 rushing yards and 50 touchdowns, including 1,653 yards and 24 scores this fall. 247Sports national recruiting analyst Cooper Petagna (a former Oregon recruiting director) projects James as a multi-year starter and future late-round NFL draft pick: https://www.oregonlive.com/recruiti...ps-from-georgia-bulldogs-to-oregon-ducks.html
"The Oregon Ducks entered Wednesday’s late signing period with a recruiting class that barely cracked the top-50 nationally. By day’s end, Dan Lanning may end up compiling a top-25 group. Just hours after flipping Georgia running back commit and All-American Bowl selection Jordan James, Oregon secured the commitment of Central Catholic four-star edge-rusher Emar’rion Winston: The 6-foot-4, 245-pound defensive end/outside linebacker chose the Ducks over fellow finalist Florida, and is rated the nation’s No. 491 overall prospect, No. 28 edge-rusher and No. 4 player in Oregon." https://www.oregonlive.com/recruiti...s-2022-national-signing-day-live-updates.html
caps a pretty big day. Ducks moved from 54 to 25 in team rankings on 247; and from 38 to 17 in the On3 rankings. As far as the Pac-12 rankings, on 247: and On3: can't just look at the total score though. Have to also gauge by quality of recruit or average ranking. USC leads there but Oregon is 2nd and, of course, this isn't complete because of the transfer portal. USC has taken 13 players from the portal including Caleb Williams and Travis Dye Ducks have used the portal too, but not as much: how On3 arrived at the NIL average, I have no idea Duck still have a shot at 5-star OT Josh Conerly, especially if Harbaugh leaves Michigan. But USC is pushing hard too....and just like that, Harbaugh back to Michigan by the way....LOL at the Huskies
Oregon men win for first time ever in Boulder, beating Colorado 66-51. Richardson and Young both good on D and O. Neither Dante or Kepnang showing much improvement over the season, so Altman brought Bittle in for the first time in a conference game when it counted. he didn't do much either.
Beaver fans, serious question. What has happened this year? They returned some key players from last year's deep run. 3-16.....how is that even possible? Injuries? coaching, or just bad chemistry? What did they lose that they did not replace? Edit: Never mind. I just Canzano's article
I thought Bittle was supposed to be NBA material. I remember reading so much hype regarding his recruiting. Oregon has a long history of recruiting really hyped players that never pan out in basketball though. Off the top of my head; Bryce Taylor, Malik Hairston, Dunnigan
I like what I see from Bittle. But Dana had to tighten his rotation early this season after a horrible start. They just have too many bigs right now. For once no one has gotten hurt. Bryce Taylor, Hairston, Dunigan.......all each with 12 years in the pros so far. Not horrible
He's very young and a little bit frail looking but I think he'll be fine. He's smart and a hard worker.
I think we caught lightning in a bottle last year and this year Tinkle missed on his transfer signings.
Yeah after reading Canzano's article I see that you lost a lot of leaders from last year. Talent you can replace, but leaders are harder to fine. (Which is why we should not trade Dame)
