LaMichael James will return to Oregon in 2011

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  1. Tortimer

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    Fuck that! He should go pro! :wink:
     
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    Wow...... I actually have to say I'm surprised. Great news though. Hopefully the OL will be able to give him some holes.
     
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    He probably wants to break the school record. Maybe even get in another title game.
     
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    Great news!! :clap:

    Anyone know if this was a change of direction for him and why exactly he's coming back?

    :ghoti:
     
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    He probably wants the Heisman.
     
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    Good news for the Ducks.

    Maybe we can trade him in the offseason for a defensive line stud?

    Oh, wait... :)

    Ed O.
     
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    Hey, if Auburn can buy players and get away with it, why couldn't the Ducks trade for a DL stud? :grin:
     
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    I'm not entirely shocked. He seems too small to be an NFL running back right now. I know he's crazy quick and very shifty, but adding some strength wouldn't hurt his cause at all.
     
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    Yeah, better draft position might be another reason.
     
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    A few months ago I was convinced that LMJ would be a nice special teams and RB 2/3/4 NFL guy. Now, not so much... Seems to be a trend in the NFL to smaller/quicker backs. LMJ fits the bill with speed and strength (he's a beast in the weight room at UO).

    I know there are variables, but in the right system, I don't know why LMJ couldn't compete with:

    Westbrook 5-8, 200
    Dunn 5-9, 180
    MJD 5-7, 205
    Sproles 5-6, 180

    Tomlinson, Peterson, Johnson...and so on...

    Here's an interesting read that relates to the change in NFL game and how smaller, quicker RB's who are dual threat and can run routes like WR's, could be in high demand: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/commentary/news/story?id=5966355
     
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    My thoughts exactley. And, as another poster noted, if he gets the Heisman then it'll boost his stock that much more.
     
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    That's pretty much what I was saying in another thread.... he has the same body type of other smaller successful RBs in the NFL. I just don't know how much more he can improve his draft stock.
     
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    he still has a lot to work on route wise IMO. He is a threat out of the backfield, but there is a reason they dont use him more out of the backfield for pass plays.
     
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    I get what your saying.

    But, I have to add one thing. 20lbs is a big difference in an NFL back.
     
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    20 pounds IS a big difference. Even in that list, it's the difference between Dunn and Sproles and MJD... Dunn had some good years, but his career was a bit of a fluke. Most guys his size won't stay so healthy.

    Does anyone else think there's a good chance James's stats go DOWN next year? Not because he won't be as good (he should be better) nor because the offense will struggle (it should be at least as good) but because there will be more time-sharing?

    It'd be cool to see a Duck hoist the Heisman, but I think it'll have to be a QB if it's the foreseeable future because the system seems to run RBs in and out so often... and because the Ducks kick the crap out of teams, which means more bench time.

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    James would have to go over 2k yards to get the Heisman I think.
     

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