Oregon Ducks Recruiting Update: Ducks hits the home stretch before signing day
by nds500 on Jan 27, 2012 9:00 AM PST
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Print[This is the first post by Noah, who is going to be covering recruiting here at ATQ. Welcome Noah! Looking forward to your contributions. -jtlight]
Hello, Ducks fans. With a Rose Bowl victory, Chip Kelly's flirtations with the NFL, and signing day closing in, it's been an exciting month in the recruiting world. Oregon has already received verbal commitments from 18 talented players and remains in the hunt for some of the most highly regarded recruits in the country. With around 5-7 scholarships left, we take a look at some of the key targets on Oregon's radar as signing day closes in.
Arik Armstead (OL/DL) - Arik Armstead is an elite level linemen who can play on either side of the ball. Listed at 6'8" and 275 lbs by Scout.com, Armstead is the type of lineman that Oregon fans seem to clamor for every recruiting season. Tall, athletic, and beefy, Armstead would be the best lineman prospect to commit to the Ducks since Haloti Ngata (and like Ngata, he reportedly prefers to play on the defensive side of the ball). Listed as the #2 overall prospect by Scout.com, Armstead is considering Auburn, California, Notre Dame, Oregon, and USC. One thing going in Oregon's favor is that Armstead reportedly wants to enroll for Spring term, which may be difficult at schools like Cal and USC, where Spring semester is already underway. For what it's worth, the Scout.com recruiting team is currently guessing that Armstead will pick Oregon, though other recruiting outlets have contradicting predictions.
Armstead had an in-home visit from Chip Kelly yesterday. Apparently the visit went well, and he found Kelly witty. Kelly also told Arik that he could not promise that he would be at Oregon for his entire career. This sheds quite a bit of light on how Kelly recruits. Armstead is now done with his visits, and will be announcing on national signing day.
Shaquille Thompson (S) - Along with Armstead, Shaq represents the potential crown jewel of this recruiting class. Listed at 6'2" and 210 lbs by Scout, Shaq is widely regarded as the #1 safety in the nation, and a top 10 overall talent by various recruiting services. He is currently committed to Cal but has wavered since Tosh Lupoi's high profile departure to Washington. Before committing to Cal, Shaq also had Washington, Oregon, and UCLA at the top of his list. With Lupoi now on its staff, Washington would appear to be the frontrunner should Shaq decide to decommit from Cal, though Oregon certainly remains in the running. After his initial visit to Oregon Shaq complained that Eugene was too small. However, he has recently inquired with LaMichael James about academics at Oregon and life in Eugene, suggesting a renewed interest in the school.
With the turmoil at Cal, Shaq's recruiting has taken a very stressful turn, and he could end up anywhere. Chip Kelly will be in-home with Thompson and his family today..
More recruits after the jump.
Kyle Murphy (OT) - Kyle Murphy is an elite level offensive tackle and considered one of the top 50 prospects in the country by most recruiting outlets. Listed at 6'7" and 268 lbs by Scout.com, Murphy has the type of of frame that can add another 30 lbs without giving up much speed or agility. It is thought that Stanford is leading for Murphy, though Oregon and USC are right there, along with several other schools. Murphy has not announced when he will make his commitment. update: Murphy has reportedly eliminated Oregon from consideration, though anything can happen leading up to signing day.
Thomas Johnson (WR) - Johnson is one of the top wide receiver prospects in the country. Listed at 6'0" and 175 lbs, he has good size. With a 4.45 40 he also possesses good quickness, which is always a must in Oregon's offense. Johnson visited Eugene a couple weeks ago and has also taken a recent trip to Texas A&M. He will visit Cal this weekend and is set to make his announcement on signing day, February 1st. Scout.com predicts that he will choose Oregon, while other recruiting services have guessed otherwise.
Bralon Addison (WR) - Addison is another top wide receiver prospect who is currently committed to Texas A&M. He is listed at 5'10" and 180 lbs and like Johnson possesses good speed. While he has committed to Texas A&M, he is scheduled to visit Oregon this weekend, and may also be considering Oklahoma State and Arkansas.
Jeremiah (Cedrick) Poutasi (OL) - Listed at 6'5" 315 lbs, Poutasi is a massive offensive lineman, the kind of player that Ducks fans wished had been facing Nick Fairly during the NCG. Poutasi is a 4-star rated tackle by Scout.com and is currently committed to Utah. However, after making a visit to Oregon last weekend, he is reportedly reconsidering his options. In addition to size, Poutasi would also add nice depth to Oregon's rotation, with the potential to play right away, a la Jake Fisher.
Bryan Harper (ATH) - Harper is an athlete who spent much of the last year on the sidelines with a broken collarbone. He is listed by Scout as 6'0" and 170 lbs and is the type of under the radar athlete that has flourished at Oregon in the past (see: Kenjon Barner). Harper could play defensive back, wide receiver, or running back at Oregon and is also being recruited by Arizona and UCLA. He is scheduled to visit Eugene on January 28.
Chance Allen (WR) - Allen is a big, physical wide receiver. He is listed at 6'2" and 188 lbs by Scout. Allen previously commited to Oklahoma State but is going forward with his scheduled visit to the Ducks on January 27 after hosting Chip Kelly at his home on Monday. One thing going in Oregon's favor is that Oklahoma State already has three other WR commitments, so Allen may be looking for a class with a little less competition for playing time.
Shane Brostek (OL/DL) - Brostek is a big lineman who has flown under the radar. It's uncertain whether he has an offer from Oregon but he's the type of player that can make an impact on either side of the ball. Listed at 6'3" and 300 lbs by Scout.com, Brostek is also being pursued by Washington, Hawaii, and Colorado.
Dylan Ausherman (P/K) - A last minute addition to the visit list this weekend, Oregon will be hosting this punter and kickoff specialist who is currently at College of the Sequioas Junior College. He has quite the leg, and is drawing a lot of attention nationally. He has 3 years to play 2, which would fit nicely with Jackson Rice graduating after the 2012 season.
With commitments very much in flux until signing day on February 1st, check back often for updates on these and other recruits.
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If I had to guess...
I’d say we end up with Johnson, Poutasi, and either Allen or Addison…and someone completely under the radar.
Think Armstead goes to Cal, Shaq to UW.
It would be awesome to get Johnson and Poutasi.
I just really hope that Shaq doesn’t to to Uw. Anywhere but there!
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Not sure where Armstead will land
but I would be really really surprised if it’s Cal now.
"Ain't no tuition for having no ambition." -Brandon Carswell
Thanks for the writeup! This is a great summary of all the bits and pieces of recruiting info that have been flying around.
At this point, nothing in recruiting would TRULY surprise me, but if Shaq Thompson winds up at Eugene, it will be pretty unexpected. I think he’s the longest shot.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
From reading the article that came out today, I wouldn’t be surprised by any decision that Shaq made. It doesn’t seem like anyone has an inside track with him.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I would disagree, some of the people closest to the situation have said it's pretty much a UW-Oregon battle at this point
Kelly has the last in-home visit and he was known as a Tosh level recruiter before switching to HC
Who are "some of the people closest to the situation"?
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 27, 2012 11:11 AM PST up reply actions
Is providing free bonerpillz a recruiting violation?
Because if so, we may be in trouble…
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And how about free medical advice? Because Shane Brostek looks in dire need of a stool softener.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Jan 27, 2012 9:47 AM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Wire Report: Following the administration of stool softener Shane Brostek has been reevaluated as being 6’5’’, 280 lbs, down from previously listed 6’5’’ 300lbs.
by OregonNYC on Jan 27, 2012 9:53 AM PST up reply actions 8 recs
Now that, ladies and gentlemen, is good comedy.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Jan 27, 2012 10:07 AM PST up reply actions
he is a recruit right?
i hope he doesn’t visit this site…
"i love my grandma, but bret (musburger) needs to retire.
by Quacker Backer on Jan 28, 2012 10:37 AM PST up reply actions
That's no shotput......
“Look what I made, coach!”
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 28, 2012 1:29 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
It is a sad statement to our kicking game when I actually got excited about seeing Ausherman the JC kid listed
a big leg for kickoffs and to back up Rice would really help address our position of greatest need if Beard still hasn’t recovered his length
I was sure we'd add a kicker at some point
Rice is a senior, Maldonado is a junior, Bear is a senior.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
You mean Bread, right?
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by HoodRiverDuck on Jan 27, 2012 10:34 AM PST up reply actions
Pou-ta-si, POU-taH-sI
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 27, 2012 11:13 AM PST up reply actions
I was distracted by this wonderful entry into the offseason innuendo contest
our position of greatest need if Beard still hasn’t recovered his length
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Ehh, you’re stretching it a bit to fit that in there. You should let the innuendo come naturally.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Jan 27, 2012 11:39 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
"You think that's air you're breathing?"
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 27, 2012 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
PELICAN!
You should let the innuendo come naturally.
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 27, 2012 12:40 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah. And there's always HRD if all else fails...
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 27, 2012 3:42 PM PST up reply actions
Speaking of Rice.
Is there anyone in the pipeline to replace him?
I know Maldonado handled punting duty when he was injured, but event then. He’ll be a junior this year.
In the Tannen interview Chip mentioned how easy it is to recruit defensive players because they get to play so much. Can you imagine the struggle Osborne’s having trying to find punters?
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Jan 27, 2012 4:31 PM PST up reply actions
I think Rob’s mentioned that if Beard is healthy, Maldonado might redshirt. They were planning to this year but couldn’t with the injury. I can’t say anything either way about his prospects as a punter, but eligibility-wise, he might RS in ’12 and then have two more years.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
Wanted to 'shirt Maldo last year as well.
Rice got mono (as best as I’ve discerned) and Maldo had to take over the last 2 or 3 games.
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 27, 2012 9:10 PM PST up reply actions
Nice first article Noah, congratulations, and welcome to the ATQ team...
abandon all hope ye who enter here, for you are now entering ATQ.
"Stay the $#%& away from the Pelican’s PBJ!!!"
Go Fish, Get Hooked! www.FishDuck.com
daaannnttteee?
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by HoodRiverDuck on Jan 27, 2012 10:35 AM PST up reply actions
I must say I wasn't expecting a Dante slip into the recruiting thread
"I'm not into statements, I'm into winning games" -Chip Kelly
by Heaven's Calamity on Jan 27, 2012 1:10 PM PST up reply actions
Nice write up Noah!
Glad to see a recruiting specific person added to the ATQ team.
Dammit! I can't find my driving moccasins! - Schmidt
Nice job der laddy!
Really, I think we’ve had enough 2/3 star talent that now play on Sundays to confirm that at the end of the day, the people we need, who are right for Oregon, who get what we are about, and who arn’t driven by ego, are going to land here.
Chung / Paysinger both were 2* recruits and both are now in the Super Bowl, nuff said.
For Oregon, King Kelly, and St Quack!
This is such a silly argument
For some quantitative evidence see here
In short, 56% of all recruits are 2*, while only 1.3% are 5*. Of course with 43 times the number of 2* as 5* there will be many opportunities for a 2* to exceed expectations and become a stud. However, the first round of the NFL draft takes more 5* than 2* even with the 43x larger 2* population.
Another way to say it is that 1 in 6 5* players will go on to be a first round pick, meaning they were a huge stud in college ( ie Ngata, Snoop, Joey). One in 300 2* players are first round draft picks…
Ok, so I'm not going to win a statistical arguement...but...
I think the star system over emphasizes players fiiting in a pro-style of play. Example LMJ 3*. Now he’s not going to dominate in the pros like he did in college (but who knows with that guy) but no one can say he’s not one of the top 5 greatest players to ever play at Oregon.
He’s the perfect example of twhy the whole system promotes mainstream ball vs. recognizing skills that are just as great but played in a less traditional scheme.
Next you mention AAs, well see the same arguement above.
So, no in general, and especially lineman, the higher the star the better but oregon has excelled at getting talent and the right the player for the program. So, yes Shaq and Ariq maybe the real deal but I think Oregon takes a non traditional path and that ratings are less of a determinent to success here than they are at the majority of other programs.
Now picture some pretty graph that matches what I say.
For Oregon, King Kelly, and St Quack!
Chung had hardly any football experience, and Paysinger was primarily a WR in highschool.
There are reasons why they were 2* recruits.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
@GregBiggins: My gut is Shaq and Armstead comes down to #Cal & #UW, the two talk daily and want to play together, #Oregon still has shot
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Mr. Greg Bigginsworth could be right...but he's basing this on his ample gut solely by his own admission.
"Stay the $#%& away from the Pelican’s PBJ!!!"
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by keeerrrttt1 on Jan 27, 2012 1:20 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Great writeup Noah
And welcome to the team :)
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
Kyle Long
I just heard Howie Long on Dan Patrick, talking about his concern and disappointment when he thought Chip was leaving for the Bucs because his son Kyle had committed to play for him. I must have missed the news in Dec that he is going to be a Duck. Anybody know much about him? Is he a valuable recruit? 6’7", 290lbs OG…
Three star with 3 to play two and looks like he's serious
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
Y so srs, though.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Jan 27, 2012 3:15 PM PST up reply actions
Maybe that was just Howie acting, he's so horrible at it nobody can tell if he actually is doing it...
Kyle Long was at Florida State for a season, then chose to pursue a baseball career spending the last few years in the minors as a pitcher. Now he’s decided to give football another go first at a JC and now coming to Oregon.
So he has ACC game experience, which means there won’t be quite the same adjustment time frame it takes most JCs to pick up the game. He’s certainly got a good frame to play guard, though he could end up on the defensive line as well.
"Stay the $#%& away from the Pelican’s PBJ!!!"
Go Fish, Get Hooked! www.FishDuck.com
Did he redshirt at FSU?
"I thought we were going to see an @ESPN highlight where (DT) was gonna rip the knee brace off...like Forrest Gump running down the field." Chip Kelly
1 year of eligibility
I think he only has one year of eligibility left. May apply for a waiver from the NCAA.
Yeah, that was my understanding too. I didn’t hear the interview, but now that Chip’s staying Howie shouldn’t have a problem since his son won’t be affected.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
I've read several places that Oregon may apply for a waiver to allow him another RS year.
Obviously, it depends on if it’s even possible and if he even wants to stay for another year. With his pedigree, he should have no problem getting a secondary invite to the combine.
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 27, 2012 4:57 PM PST up reply actions
Like DT
If he doesn’t get an official (“first round”?) one.
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 27, 2012 4:58 PM PST up reply actions
Thanks
Thanks for the positive feedback, everyone! I’m excited to be writing about recruiting. Here’s hoping there’s something shiny under the tree on Feb. 1st…
Welcome to the group Noah
By the way, did anyone warn you yet about Tako on the blog get aways? Let’s just say, keep your drink covered and don’t be the first to go to sleep at night.
The All I Saw Was Green Blog, that's it I'm telling SBN legal
I never did find my thong
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Sorry, after that night, I had to burn it
The All I Saw Was Green Blog, that's it I'm telling SBN legal
You know, someday you'll have to deal with two teenage daughters with boyfriends
and this subthread’s not going to be nearly as funny to you as it is right now.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
WTF do you know about being a teenage daughter with a boyfriend?
/I kid, I kid.
Winners of the Platypus trophy!
I have to deal with a young adult daughter with a boyfriend..
and it’s still funny. ;P
Come along now, Cabot!
Shaq & Arik could both start for us next year
and could easily be the keys to us beating USC, whether it be conference champ or reg season, or both.
"We gotta get this $#!^ together guys!" - Phil
I think it's an incredibly long shot
to get one of them, much less both. If we end up with both, it’d be an incredible class that would definitely answer some of our graduation-caused “question positions”. As is, I think Shaq goes either Uw or Cal, and who knows with Armstead.
15-yard penalty for my avatar. /Pereira'd
by Brass-billed on Jan 27, 2012 7:08 PM PST up reply actions
booooooooo
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
From what I’ve read it sounds like Arik & Shaq will be going to the same school. It also sounds like we also really impressed Arik’s dad since we didn’t neg recruit
The Legend
neg recruit?
15-yard penalty for my avatar. /Pereira'd
by Brass-billed on Jan 27, 2012 7:09 PM PST up reply actions
negative recruit
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
There's a blood type joke in here somewhere.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Jan 27, 2012 7:18 PM PST up reply actions
I'm going with AB un-negative.
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
like bashing the other schools?
I’m surprised more schools don’t try Kelly’s approach. Most parents should be able to see through the “they suck, we’re awesome” babble, shouldn’t they? I like that Kelly recruits based on Oregon’s strength as a program, rather than the weaknesses of the opposition.
15-yard penalty for my avatar. /Pereira'd
by Brass-billed on Jan 27, 2012 7:20 PM PST up reply actions
The only thing I can think they can bash us on is the Lyles situation, besides that what? I think it was Washington that was doing it so in there case that the last time they beat us was 3000+ days ago?
The Legend
But But But!
Oregon is a gimmick offense that will never prepare anyone for the pros! We don’t have defensive stars that play an entire game and we don’t prepare people for the pros! We don’t prepare people for the pros! No one notices Oregon players and they don’t go pro! Panic!
Come along now, Cabot!
But I thought one of the keys to picking up was to neg your target?
Please tell me that Chip was at least Peacocking during this recruiting trip.
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Jan 27, 2012 7:21 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Predictions anyone? Meet back here on Wednesday to eat crow?
Arik Armstead – Oregon
Based on the massive amounts of recruiting information I receive from recruiting websites, tweets and “other” sources, I am usually able to objectively judge Oregon’s chances of landing a given Prospective Student Athlete. I am not able to do this with Arik Armstead. This post would be too long if I explained why he would be a Duck. He’s just going to be.
Shaq Thompson – Cal
I don’t even want to include Shaq on this but if I left him out, my post would be discredited SOLELY because I left Shaq out. I will be providing you with actual reasons to discredit my post below.
Reasoning for Cal? Guys like Shaq don’t end up at Oregon; pure and simple. He’s a Cal guy – big city guy. Word is that Shaq is down to us and Uw and that Chip killed it in his in-home this afternoon. I believe Chip killed it but I don’t believe that he eliminated Kal – the team he grew up a fan of. Shaq and AA’s families are meeting as I type this (Friday night) and it is likely AA is trying to persuade Shaq to come up to Eugene. Even when AA announces for Oregon on Sunday @ 3p.m., Shaq will sign his Kal LOI 2 weeks after signing day. Don’t believe anyone who thinks they know where Shaq will end up because they don’t. Kid is all over the map and is now in a hush period.
Murphy – Not us. +1 for me here.
Thomas Johnson – #aggswag
While optimists believe TJ is a silent commit to us, I can fucking promise you we are out of the TJ sweepstakes. Why else are we making a push for Chance Allen AND Bralon Addison? We’d been holding out on Chance Allen throughout the entire recruiting period until we finally learned that Thomas Johnson was visiting A&M. See below, getting the last visit is key!
Bralon Addison – Oregon
If you subscribe to Rivals, you’ll agree here. Chance Allen and Bralon Addison are best friends. Allen basically told AJ Jacobson that if everything goes well on their visit, they will switch to Oregon. You don’t say that kind of shit while committed elsewhere unless you’re absolutely positive you’re going to switch your commitment. Everyone enjoys their Oregon visit and signing day is in 5 days. An emotional decision is inevitable which I’m fine with because it is in my favor. Besides, and if you’ve read his twitter you’ll understand this, how could someone not want to come to Oregon with their BFF and pimp deez wite hoez uf Ugene? lol bro
Jeremiah Poutasi – Utah
Not much knowledge here. Just that he’s Mormon. Easy call. +1
Bryan Harper – Oregon
Underestimated talent here. Kid has impressive tape and has said in interviews he’s being recruited as a DB. Common knowledge that he’s a Duck. +1
Chance Allen – Oregon
See above.
Shane Brostek – Oregon
Just a guess. He’s been the most quiet of all above. He has to have an offer because Chip flew all the way out there on the final recruiting weekend. Uw has a pretty good shot too I believe.
I’ll tally the points up for everyone Wednesday.
Jeremiah Poutasi – Utah
Not much knowledge here. Just that he’s Mormon. Easy call. +1
IIRC, Haloti Ngata was/is a Mormon, too, as in + 2.
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
Of course and, we've got a nice group of Mormon men here too and i think that young man could be VERY happy here.
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
Yeah, it's cool. I really appreciate that you wrote all that out; nice work.
The Addison/Chance combo, I am quite excited about the possi high probabliity that they’ll be Ducks.
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
And, I hope Shaq has got his Quack on, too!!!!!!
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
Then why not BYU?
He’s a “cultural Mormon?”
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 27, 2012 9:13 PM PST up reply actions
Umm just a guess but
having lived in Utah, Utah BYU rivalry is far more heated than Oregon Oregon State rivalry. If the kid was interested in going to Utah, chances are great that he probably fucking hates BYU. It would be like that son of the Oregon State assistant coach having Oregon on his list of schools, along with Oregon State, that he really, really loved and was considering.
Come along now, Cabot!
Brent Musberger's career was made by collecting nuggets like this
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 29, 2012 7:49 PM PST up reply actions
I read that as "cultural Moron" at first.....smiling
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
I'd love Shaq but having a monster in the middle is more important to me.
Any word on AA’s brother? There are those who doubt (with reason) that USC will grant him a full release if he goes to a P12 school. That being said, his brother could sit out a year and still play a couple with Arik.
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 27, 2012 9:15 PM PST up reply actions
his brother is going to either ND or Auburn.....
that’s all i’ve ever heard. have you heard differently?
"i love my grandma, but bret (musburger) needs to retire.
by Quacker Backer on Jan 28, 2012 10:35 AM PST up reply actions
USC can't release him from sitting out a year if he transfers within the conference
which, because he will be a redshirt senior, he cannot do. He only has one year left.
"Ain't no tuition for having no ambition." -Brandon Carswell
Screw it he's called multiple things that we thought were nuts this month
I’ll consider all of this carved in stone.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
by axemen23 on Jan 27, 2012 9:43 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
"Bob! Oh Bob, do I have any openings this man might fit?"
But seriously, how do your predictions match up with our available slots? The past two years, Chip has delivered each PSA who signed an LOI to school in September. Pretty cool, if you ask me.
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 27, 2012 11:00 PM PST up reply actions
This is a guess
but I think we have 18 guys signed right now. If you include the 5 I’m totally guessing we sign, plus the punter I forgot that will be a Duck, that leaves us with 24 with a limit of 25. It’s possible we lose LB Bryce Cottrell to Texas this weekend.
We’ve turned down some pretty solid guys due to grades. ATH Jaydon Mickens, WR Darreus Rogers and some others I can’t remember. All the guys here should make grades considering the talent that’s been turned down. Let’s hope they all make it…
If he gets a majority of these right can we promote him to the official ATQ predictor position?
Because if Tosh Lupoi can be Defensive Run Coordinator I think we can find him some job title here.
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 28, 2012 1:24 AM PST up reply actions
How is Murphy a +1 for you when everyone was saying a couple days ago that we were out of it
The Legend
My thoughts on recruiting
ah, Screw it.
Whoever signs up to be a Duck, well, I’ll be cheering for them come September.
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 27, 2012 11:03 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I take every recruit's decision extremely hard.
I enter into a downwards spiral lasting the same number of days as big-name recruits not choosing Oregon. I imagine as each recruit left me at the altar and act accordingly.
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 28, 2012 12:40 AM PST up reply actions 3 recs
yess
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
same here friend, same here.
"i love my grandma, but bret (musburger) needs to retire.
by Quacker Backer on Jan 28, 2012 10:35 AM PST up reply actions
It's bound to attract them, right? amirite?
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
A reason why we shouldn't be pissed if we don't finish great?
@BFeldmanCBS Close
2 yrs ago USC landed 5 “5-stars”: K.Prater, D.Baxter, Robert Woods, S.Henderson & M.Ambles. Only 1 is still at SC, altho he’s a great one.
The Legend
Latest on Armstead
As Jared mentioned yesterday, Armstead is set to announce tomorrow (Sunday) at 3 pm. Here’s the latest on his recruitment, from the Sacramento Bee. Sounds like he was impressed by Chip’s candor during his in-home visit and that the Ducks are right in it for his commitment.
Dylan Ausherman enjoyed his visit
Rob Moseley retweeted a pic from Dylan Ausherman. Looks like he enjoyed his visit!
If anything, this would push me away.
The Huskies had seven coaches and rented a nearby hotel ballroom for a power-point display and to showcase a jersey with Armstead’s preferred No. 9, in honor of his late uncle, Willie “Buggy” Armstead.
Nothing is more annoying than a try hard.
"I thought we were going to see an @ESPN highlight where (DT) was gonna rip the knee brace off...like Forrest Gump running down the field." Chip Kelly
Washington can make jerseys with names and numbers on them?
however are we and everyone else going to compete with that?
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
How desperate do you have to be, to send the whole coaching staff with a powerpoint.
“For the the next two minutes our hydration specalist will tell you about the exciting crystal clear water we serve athletes.”
“Take it away Jim”
"I thought we were going to see an @ESPN highlight where (DT) was gonna rip the knee brace off...like Forrest Gump running down the field." Chip Kelly
by PondJunky on Jan 28, 2012 8:00 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
dats dats high quality H2o!
/Waterboy FTW!!
"My carpet is made of velcro."
by Chewbacca5000 on Jan 28, 2012 8:10 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I recall under Ty they touted the switch from water or Gatorade to chocolate milk
As the stone faced reporter on FSN said, “they aren’t hydrating, they’re lactating!”
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
It's been awhile
GOOOOOOOOOO
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKKKKKKKKKS!!!!!!!!
"My carpet is made of velcro."
by Chewbacca5000 on Jan 28, 2012 8:54 PM PST up reply actions
It is interesting to see the recruiting game through another's eyes
You Ducks have been spoiled lately in some ways; your current coaching staff are brilliant (recrutiting, schemes/X’s&O’s/game planning/adjustmets) and every honest college football fan knows it.
Best Regards,
Huskies are definitely struggling this year recruiting wise and it doesn't seem like any big names are coming by signing day
Coming off the last couple years the dropoff is a bug surprise
I think this is probably true.
Tosh is a great recruiter and will help immensely going forward. That said, getting a new d coordinator was also pretty huge.
by builds character on Jan 29, 2012 10:30 AM PST up reply actions
Tosh won't be the superstar recruiter that he was at Cal
He will still be pretty damn good, but his best recruiting pitches won’t work anymore.
He'll find out
That it’s a lot tougher to recruit guys away from California and into the NW. I think it’s nothing short of extraordinary what our staff has been able to do the last few years.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
For _ashington, anything better than 0-12 is considered winning.
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
I'm liking our chances for a big finish
Word is that we’re in the final 2 for sure with Arik Armstead. He’s announcing at 3 pm PST today. Shaq has been wide open, but it’s thought that we are his final 2 as well. He’s announcing on signing day. We are in very good shape with Allen, Brostek, Harper, and Ausherman. I’ve heard Harper in particular is a lock, and he’s an underrated get for us. Brostek’s been quiet, but I’ve heard his in-home with Chip went really well. And he’s really a guy we need on the interior line. Allen had a great visit to UO this weekend and he’s a solid Duck lean.
As far as Thomas Johnson, likely A&M for him. Addison is a tough call and could go either way. But Chip absolutely killed it this week. He might be singlehandedly responsible for 6 or 7 players committing in the next few days.
If you hear stories about how Chip recruits, you’d have a lot of respect for him. No negative talk, no guarantees that he’ll be at Oregon in the future, just selling the program’s success and continuity. As Chip says, if nobody wants to hire you as a coach, your program probably isn’t good.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Several stories earlier in the week stated Shaq Thompson would announce after (up to two weeks after) NSD.
Do you have a credible source stating Thompson changed his mind?
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 29, 2012 11:28 AM PST up reply actions
Yep
Justin Hopkins (DuckTerritory) mentioned on Twitter yesterday that Shaq would announce on NSD.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
A guy said this morning that we get the Big Four, all of 'em.
Another said that Brostek was soo under the radar (3 star) that its ridiculous. In some ways that he is bigger and better a recruit than AA because his technique and discipline are so refined, and, he’s gonna be a Duck. Addison/Chance are Ducks, the visit went super.
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
by Famous Duck on Jan 29, 2012 12:32 PM PST up reply actions
Isn't Brostek the son of an NFL lineman?
Doesn’t surprise me that he would have great technique. And some of the Hawaii guys are super underrated, that state has some serious talent and isn’t scouted thoroughly by the recruiting sites.
I heard the visit went super as well, that’s good news! I really like Allen as a big, strong receiver. He’s kind of in the DJ Davis mold, and would be a killer blocker.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Yup, that's the guy, Dad is his coach (same as Max Unger's) not just a pro but 8-9 years NFL
And on another really important note, it is said that Addison and Chance’s parents came with…..
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
Is he related to
GLEN! UNGER!
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 29, 2012 7:50 PM PST up reply actions
No, he's the unger younger Unger.
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
Recruting wars
What is: Things that make us go bump in the night.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Great sex?
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
by Famous Duck on Jan 29, 2012 12:28 PM PST up reply actions
Sex that makes you wish you where dating someone older?
"I thought we were going to see an @ESPN highlight where (DT) was gonna rip the knee brace off...like Forrest Gump running down the field." Chip Kelly
*were.
Damn you dyslexia
"I thought we were going to see an @ESPN highlight where (DT) was gonna rip the knee brace off...like Forrest Gump running down the field." Chip Kelly
Right. D.A.M. = Mothers Against Dyslexia
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
I'm going to drop these off before I shower and head to MKA
@GregBiggins
There has been a lot off buzz today about Arik Arnstead putting on a Duck hat and I’m hearing there is definitely legs to the rumor as well
@GregBiggins
Also hearing it’s not 100% that Shaq will pick the same school as Armstead, they each had a diff favorite after their meeting
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Also of fun note
Uw’s class is falling apart at the seams. They look like they’ll strike out on their remaining big 5 targets (Armstead, Thompson, Banner, Brostek and Dozier). They recruiting in-state worse than anyone I’ve seen in the last few years, especially with the big talent in the state this year.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Apparently they had Joffre and Maginot design their border defenses.
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 29, 2012 1:49 PM PST up reply actions
They may wind up getting the WR Jordan Payton from the Cal debacle
but really, look at the in state talent there. And they’ll hold exactly none of it.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
It's not even a rivalry jab, in that sense
it’s an abysmal job if ANY staff at a state’s flagship university fails to recruit in state.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Reply fail?
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 29, 2012 1:53 PM PST up reply actions
1/2 of one
it fits in the thread, but should have been one comment up.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
So who else is ready for the twitter explosion that will happen in half an hour?
I got my popcorn and my soda. This is going to be fun!
The All I Saw Was Green Blog, that's it I'm telling SBN legal
Amazingly, everything I see is in 3D
The All I Saw Was Green Blog, that's it I'm telling SBN legal
by Matt Daddy on Jan 29, 2012 2:42 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
"How much like it?
“Was it the same cat?”
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 29, 2012 7:54 PM PST up reply actions
"How much like it?
“Was it the same cat?”
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
All set for the fun
And then watch the Ducks beat the beavers.
Lots of hats on the table
https://twitter.com/#!/DanGreenspan/status/163752897052540928/photo/1
"Ain't no tuition for having no ambition." -Brandon Carswell
Dislike the theatricality of "anncouncements" these days
Especially if they try to fake anyone out.
Carson York tweeted:
Much more respect for recruits who have the maturity to realize they have proved nothing and quietly send a LOI to where they will prove it
I tend to agree. But I will be happy if he puts on an Oregon hat.
My parents believed in me.
I enjoyed what DAT last year. Just came in dressed in Oregon gear.
I don’t begrude these kids a moment. I just hope they make the best decision for themselves.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
You know
Choosing a college is exciting, you only get to do it once. The whole process is exciting. I don’t really care what these guys do and how much fanfare is involved. It’s a big deal, it’s good for the kids, it’s good for the high school, and these players should be rewarded for their hard work in high school. I have no problem with it.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Via Geoff Schwartz
he better be some stud to have a commitment this over the top.
I think, while it’s drawing attention to himself, his setup isn’t all that over the top.
My parents believed in me.
No, it's not
I think the coverage is making it over the top more than anything, the announcement itself isn’t really.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Better to do it on a Sunday after church like Arik
than in a school assembly.
"Ain't no tuition for having no ambition." -Brandon Carswell
Ugh
This announcement is taking forever. I need to know whether or not I’m annoyed that he didn’t choose USC or not.
"Ain't no tuition for having no ambition." -Brandon Carswell
by RabbitSC on Jan 29, 2012 3:15 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Is it on the telly?
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 29, 2012 3:16 PM PST up reply actions
I don't think so, I'm just following twitter.
He’s at the podium explaining his interest in each school.
"Ain't no tuition for having no ambition." -Brandon Carswell
Are those all Oregon hats?
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
So how do you say his name, anyway?
Is it just like “Eric”, or is it like “Ah-REEK” with an emphasis on the second syllable?
Autzen Stadium: "The stadium with an L.A. face, but an Oakland Booty, if you will." -Spencer Hall
Wow. You got him.
"Ain't no tuition for having no ambition." -Brandon Carswell
by RabbitSC on Jan 29, 2012 3:26 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
AA to Oregon
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
by benzduck on Jan 29, 2012 3:26 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
per a zillion tweets, that is
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
No, we did not, Haloti left in 2006, Kelly's first year was 2007
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 29, 2012 7:06 PM PST up reply actions
The answer is, "Ngata."
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
and here comes the butthurt:
@ArashMarkazi: Sorry football tradition, cool uniforms win again.
My parents believed in me.
WOOT!!!
"I thought we were going to see an @ESPN highlight where (DT) was gonna rip the knee brace off...like Forrest Gump running down the field." Chip Kelly
ARIKWACK
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
Love this tweet
"@McNamaraUO: Go Ducks. Or is it QUACK? I’m confused how this works #goducks"
by Duckfreak on Jan 29, 2012 3:47 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Apparently
he’s put on a Duck hat, then 4 hours later he’ll put on a Cal hat. The next day he’ll say that he never changed his mind and he was always for Cal.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
This does tend to happen.
"I thought we were going to see an @ESPN highlight where (DT) was gonna rip the knee brace off...like Forrest Gump running down the field." Chip Kelly
He will be a beast.
"I thought we were going to see an @ESPN highlight where (DT) was gonna rip the knee brace off...like Forrest Gump running down the field." Chip Kelly
Holly shit!
I just watched his video and that guy is a monster. So excited!
"I thought we were going to see an @ESPN highlight where (DT) was gonna rip the knee brace off...like Forrest Gump running down the field." Chip Kelly
Let's not be negative about recruits in anyway, ok?
They might do stupid things, say stupid things, but they’re kids, and haven’t had the benefit of the Oregon coaching staff’s tough love yet :).
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 29, 2012 7:08 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
Rec on, brother.
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
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