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so it looks like we're done recruiting Brennan Scarlett.

Scarlett entertained USC's Lane Kiffin, California's Jeff Tedford and UCLA's Rick Neuheisel at his home. He expects Stanford's Jim Harbaugh and Notre Dame's Brian Kelly to visit in the coming week before he leaves for San Antonio.

“I've got it down to five – Notre Dame, Stanford, Cal-Berkeley, USC and UCLA,” Scarlett said.

Oregon was on his list, Scarlett said, “but I got a call and they told me that they had guys coming their way, so I'm guessing they have a lot of guys to commit to their scholarships.”

His father, Paul Scarlett, said Brennan is keeping an open mind about the Ducks.

“Oregon is still of interest to Brennan,” he said. “It's still an awesome place, and certainly that would be of consideration, at least on our end.”

http://highschoolsports.oregonlive....carlett-colt-lyerla-move-closer-to-decisions/
 
sadly it looks like Shelton has chosen/will choose UW

Following the Offense-Defense All-America Bowl on Friday night, Auburn (Wash.) Senior High defensive tackle Danny Shelton announced his verbal commitment to Washington, choosing the in-state Huskies over Oregon.
Washington coach Steve Sarkisian and his wife were both excited when Shelton gave his commitment on Friday.

“After going over it with my family, we just figured out everything. Both programs are great. Both D-line coaches are great, but in the end I had to go with the academics with Washington."

The 6-foot-3, 285-pound Shelton notified both staffs before the game. He had a great conversation with Steve Sarkisian, however the Washington coach might not have been the most excited person to hear the news.

“Coach Sark was ecstatic,” Shelton said. “He was actually with his wife and he was telling me his wife is really excited for me. They were just hanging out and he said he’s going to let everyone know.”

Despite giving his pledge to Washington, Shelton may not be done with the recruiting process. He could take an official visit to UCLA.

“It’s a possibility,” Shelton said. “I talk to UCLA a lot because they’re still trying to get me. I told them I’d think about taking another visit there.

“Right now, I’m just thinking about Washington and Oregon, and Oregon is still behind Washington and UCLA is still trying.”

Shelton also holds offers from the likes of California, Oregon State and Washington State.

http://footballrecruiting.247sports.com/Article/Shelton-staying-in-state-9909
 
Shelton seems like he flip flops some.. maybe he can be a late minute steal from UW like Keanon Lowe was for us last year :)
 
“Right now, I’m just thinking about Washington and Oregon, and Oregon is still behind Washington and UCLA is still trying.”

What a flip-floppy comment. :)

Is that a standard statement for a "commit"?

Ed O.
 
“Right now, I’m just thinking about Washington and Oregon, and Oregon is still behind Washington and UCLA is still trying.”

What a flip-floppy comment. :)

Is that a standard statement for a "commit"?

Ed O.

Not that I have seen, especially for a kid who just committed. Thats why I hold out hope we can still steal him like Keanon Lowe last year. It can be done :)
 
Colt Lyerla will announce at the US Army game this coming weekend... hats featured will be USC CAL & UO

in the article I read he stated a preference for playing DE/outside LB in college

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4* Pennsylvania D Lineman Delvon Simmons will also announce at the US Army game... Oregon, Florida and Texas Tech are the three finalists, Oregon is supposed to project him as a Strong Side DE.

The pro-Duck speculation is pretty strong. Texas Tech just lost their Defensive Coordinator (who was also his main recruiter) and he hasn't visited Florida

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Sounds like a big weekend coming up!

Ed O.
 
There's a blog going on ESPN.com over the U/A All American practices. Here's a link and some tidbits from each day.
http://espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/?topId=5982623

Day 1
Speedy Sumler
1:33 pm ET -- Ducks pledge Tacoi Sumler is really tough to handle in space. He's a very difficult matchup for linebackers, has made a few nice plays finding space on option routes, and is picking up additional yardage after the catch.

Blackmon for six
1:02 pm ET -- Devon Blackmon hauls in a touchdown during seven-on-seven's while Clowney uses a good speed rush and was active with his hands to dominate fellow five-star Cyrus Kouandjio in one-on-ones.

Getting a kick out of it 12:51 pm ET -- USC commit Andre Heidari and Texas A&M-bound Taylor Bertolet are both punting very well. Not surprising, Tacoi Sumler is a weapon in the kick return game and will likely contribute immediately there at Oregon

Catching on quickly
12:02 p.m. ET -- Devon Blackmon looking smooth at receiver. He was more of a jack-of-all trades in high school. Blackmon, who is expected to pick Oregon, UCLA or USC, looks very good for a kid without a ton of experience at receiver.

Making presence felt
12:30 pm ET -- Jadeveon Clowney's coach Bobby Carroll is really impressed with two linebackers who didn't come to Orlando with the most hype; Oregon pledge Anthony Wallace and future Tar Heel Travis Hughes.

Day 2
Tough to beat
2:45 pm ET -- Anthony Wallace continues to impress with his athleticism turning and running with polished pass-catching tight end Ben Koyack, who's headed to Notre Dame.

Primary returner
2:37 pm ET -- Red Team using Devon Blackmon as the primary return man during a kickoff drill.

Heated Bellamy
2:27 p.m. ET -- Clemson commit Mike Bellamy is having a spirited "conversation" with his running backs coach after he missed him with a pass. Bellamy wanted the ball because he can make plays. Bellamy backed up his talk on the next rep beating Anthony Wallace, a future Duck, on a fly route. Bellamy remains visibly upset during inside run drills.

Day 3
Devon's diving catch
Devon Blackmon beats Nick Waisome for a touchdown with a diving catch.

Sunseri showing good instincts
11:19 am ET -- Alabama linebacker commit Vinnie Sunseri is showing great instincts and the ability to quickly plug a running lane. Oregon commit Tacoi Sumler's hands and route running are extremely underrated.

Blackmon keeping everyone in suspense
10:12 a.m. ET -- Blackmon, one of the standouts so far this week, says he knows which school he will select during Wednesday's game but is going to "wait to tell everyone". USC, UCLA and Oregon are his finalists.
 
I really hope Sumler doesnt get pulled away when taking other visits like its rumored he is doing. Thanks for the updates!
 
Sounds like a big weekend coming up!
the first of the two All-American games is on this Wednesday night...Duck prospects listed below

Under Armour (Wednesday January 5th, 4PM Pacific ESPN)
LB Anthony Wallace (Commit)
WR Tacoi Sumler (Commit)
WR Devon Blackmon (Game Announcement)
WR Ju'Juan Story
OL Andre Yruretagoyena (Commit)
OL Christian Westerman
DT Christian Heyward
DT Kevin McReynolds
ATH Marqise Lee

U.S. Army All-American Bowl (Saturday January 8th, 10 AM Pacific, NBC)
TE Christian French (Commit)
OL Tyler Johnstone (Commit)
DT Viliami Moala (Game Announcement)
DE Delvon Simmons
LB Lamar Dawson
ATH Colt Lyerla (Game Announcement)

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If we get Sumler and Blackmon, I'll be pretty psyched about our future receiving corp.
 
We're the perfect program to fully utilize Sumler's strengths.
 
If we get Sumler and Blackmon, I'll be pretty psyched about our future receiving corp.
don't forget they've also 4* WR Rahsaan Vaughn and 4* TE Christian French... things are already good enough to be pretty psyched about the future receivers

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Well as of today UCLA is letting go of Norm Chow their offensive coordinator. They also let go their receivers coach according to Justin Hopkins from Duckterritory. In my opinion, that is huge for us if we're going to get Blackmon, as UCLA seemed to be his number 2. I don't think he goes to USC now that Farmer is there.
 
Blackmon's Wednesday morning tweet to an obnoxious Bruins fan.... UCLA stands for u clowns lose again

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That tweet could eliminate UCLA, but also could mean that he is choosing USC and just working the UCLA/USC rivalry, no?
 
his tweet 47 min ago

D_BLACK12 Devon Blackmon
Life is moving Fast, where do all these minutes Go, DUCKS forever I bet tacori and darren agree! S/O tot he hater tht just attack me, :-)
 
but now this literally a minute ago lol

D_BLACK12 Devon Blackmon
Usc usc is on my mind!
 
the UA game will be at 4:00 I believe? I wont be home till like 5:45 tonight.. if anyone sees any Ducks targets announce until then, if they have a chance to post on here would be greatly appreciated :) thanks!
 
If he goes to the Trojans I'm going to be pissed.
for me anyway, it's not worth getting worked up over losing out on any kid's decision as they are just kids after all. The Oregon experience isn't for everyone... thats going to continue to be the case.

Besides, if it's between USC and UCLA I'd rather see him go to USC and get lost in shuffle of their deep talented receivers then give Hundley a gamebreaker.

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for me anyway, it's not worth getting worked up over losing out on any kid's decision as they are just kids after all. The Oregon experience isn't for everyone... thats going to continue to be the case.

Besides, if it's between USC and UCLA I'd rather see him go to USC and get lost in shuffle of their deep talented receivers then give Hundley a gamebreaker.

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It's more about how he led on the Duck fanbase. I'll be pissed only because I think it will be fucked up how played with us (if he chooses USC).
 
Guys, it's been this way for a long time and will continue to be. Having commitments is kinda like going steady. The marriage doesn't happen until LOI Day, and even then there is no guarantee the FR will ever see the field (competition, drop outs, eligibility, injury, etc.)
 
yep... its hard to remember sometimes.. these are 18 and sometimes 17 year old High School kids.. they will act like it at times.
 
Yeah, but it couldn't have been like this in the past because there was no twitter or facebook. The fact that these kids can get so much exposure simply of their own accord is what's driving someone like Blackmon to seek so much attention. He does because he can.
 
I guess we are just waiting on Blackmon. I'm watching currently. Will keep ya'll up to date if i see something.
 

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