Football is such a war of attrition. To win it all a team has to have luck on it's side as far as injuries which can happen on any play. So far this season, luck has been on Oregon's side. Even the starters they had sidelined are expected to be back for the Fusky game. In the 30+ years I've been a rabid Duck fan, I don't think Oregon has ever had a season where all their dudes were there at the end of the season. *edit- I forgot CB Jalil Florence who has been out all year but there are rumblings he's almost back too. Also OG Mathew Bedford who has also been out all year and as a transfer, never taken a snap as a Duck 8 other teams as good as Oregon? Really? I thought tOSU was the better team entering the big clash with the Ducks, but then they lost two starting OTs and weren't able to run the ball much. Since then they've lost their Center for the season too. Check out their injury list... https://www.covers.com/sport/football/ncaaf/teams/main/ohio-state-buckeyes/injuries Anything can happen which is part of why sports is so great, but unless things start going sideways with player losses I like UO's chances STOMP
He could end up on the Raiders with his son. They both love AP. Shedeur has a tight relationship with Brady.
The Ducks are getting a visit next week from a very intriguing DE prospect. Tobi Haastrup is a recent Texan who was raised primarily in England. His Senior year in HS was the first time he played or even learned the most basic rules of the game, like how the whole downs system works. However, being 6'4 240 and able to run a 10.7 100M is very helpful and eleven D1 offers came in following his very first game which he had 5 sacks in. For a size/speed comparison, Oregon OLB Devon Jackson is said to maybe be the fastest LB in college football. His Senior year of HS he was listed 6'1 200 lbs and ran a 10.54 100M Part of the draw to Eugene may be that Tobi is also a top track athlete throwing the shot put. His educational goal is to become a MD. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/c...trup-texas-high-school-football-prospect.html In the highlights below, some of the reactions of the OLineman he destroys are enjoyable STOMP
Exciting game last night with the Beaves. Great atmosphere and finish on the road. The Beaves look like they have a lot of decent international talent. The Ducks are off to their usual slow start, looking like they have never played together. Dana has a lot of new pieces to mold together. I wonder why Evans only got 8 minutes off the bench.
DE Tobi Haastrup will have some company this weekend as the top DE prospect in the country Jahkeem Stewart is also visiting Eugene. Each is expected to announce their choice within the next two weeks https://n.rivals.com/content/athletes/jahkeem-stewart-277095?view=pv https://n.rivals.com/content/athletes/tobi-haastrup-324802?view=pv STOMP
Verbally making a commitment tomorrow is 2026 TE Kendre Harrison. The 6'7 North Carolina 5* has been offered by Oregon in both football and hoops and are thought to be the favorite. STOMP
I went back and confirmed the rivals source from last Monday saying that he'd be committing "next Saturday" which I took to mean tomorrow. Since every other source seems to be saying Saturday the 3oth, that must have been what was meant... my bad! STOMP
So anyhoo to recap... 5* TE Kendre Harrison announces on the 30th, 4* WSDE Tobi Haapstrup on 12/2, & 5* SSDE Jahkeem Stewart on 12/4 They very well could go 3 for 3 STOMP
