2012 FOOTBALL Commits and Recruiting News

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another rivals quote from Chance Allen... "When I found out he was staying it had an impact but by then I had already committed to Oklahoma State," stated Allen. "I was like, 'you never know, he might stay there one more year then leave'. But then he came on his house visit and we all talked about it. He gave me a whole other idea and opinion of my future. Now it is mostly about how Bralon and I feel about this weekend. If things play out like they should, most likely we will be in Duck uniforms."

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his parents are supposed to have pushed very hard for him to stay close to home. Besides that, I heard that Oregon pulled their offer to him a while back. I don't know exactly why that was, but I'll speculate that they feel pretty secure/good with the DLine guys they have verbally committed and don't want to overload the cupboards. Teams like Florida who continually sign a bunch of 4-5* DLine primadonnas who all expect to play immediately provide examples of what we want to avoid.



little news, lots of speculations. They are supposed to feel really good about the two receivers coming in this weekend (Allen & Addison). I've heard that their visiting this weekend was in the works for a long time and shouldn't be an indication of how they're doing with other WR options like Thomas Johnson. Btw, Allen & Addison are best friends and are thought to be a package deal for the Ducks... either both or neither

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Pulled their offer to McCarthy? I find that hard to believe. McCarthy is a stud and unlike Florida we don't have any 4-5* guys at that position for the cupboard to be overloaded.
 
MickZagger said:
Pulled their offer to McCarthy? I find that hard to believe. McCarthy is a stud and unlike Florida we don't have any 4-5* guys at that position for the cupboard to be overloaded.
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it really is possible with Chip in charge. Shittu is also very highly thought of, and a position of potential need/upgrade, but he wasnt even offered in the first place.
 
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Pulled their offer to McCarthy? I find that hard to believe. McCarthy is a stud and unlike Florida we don't have any 4-5* guys at that position for the cupboard to be overloaded.
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I think they did as well, not because they wouldn't have taken him but I've heard the coaches realized or got the feel that we had no real shot at him whatsoever. So they looked elsewhere.
 
Also to answer an earlier question on who would start right away, I see only Shaq starting as a true freshman if he were to come here.

Armstead is the top recruit in the nation on most sites as an offensive lineman. He's dropped in rivals rankings because they know he's going to play DE where ever he goes. He needs a redshirt year to develop and learn to be a starting Pac-12 DE.

That's again only speculating IF we got him. Kyle Long should start, but will have to beat out Clanton or possibly Fisher. I think he will, Long is extremely talented.
 
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another rivals quote from Chance Allen... "When I found out he was staying it had an impact but by then I had already committed to Oklahoma State," stated Allen. "I was like, 'you never know, he might stay there one more year then leave'. But then he came on his house visit and we all talked about it. He gave me a whole other idea and opinion of my future. Now it is mostly about how Bralon and I feel about this weekend. If things play out like they should, most likely we will be in Duck uniforms."

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There's a lot of speculation that Oregon has a silent WR commit. The reason speculation exists is because apparently Julian Brooks was going to visit, but Oregon stopped contacting him. Again, this is just optimism but guessing that we really like our chances with Johnson, Addison, and Allen.

This quote just reaffirms that.
 
I'm trying to not be too negative on Johnson. I really wish aTm wouldnt have come a calling though.
 
Wheels said:
I'm trying to not be too negative on Johnson. I really wish aTm wouldnt have come a calling though.
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I've got my fingers crossed, too, of course... but I think it's a GOOD sign that he didn't commit before he left his OV with Texas A&M.

He's heading to TCU today. Hopefully there's still a bit of uncertainty heading into Monday.

Ed O.
 
GregBiggins Arik Armstead will announce Sunday at 3:00 PST at The House Christian Church

To me, this says he is staying home and going to Cal. Just a gut feeling; either that or I am trying to prepare for the worst.
 
Hopkins247 After consideration, 5-star Shaq Thompson will not visit #UCLA this weekend he said. bit.ly/w6P4NN #Bruins

No surprise,
MJA
 
MJA said:
GregBiggins Arik Armstead will announce Sunday at 3:00 PST at The House Christian Church

To me, this says he is staying home and going to Cal. Just a gut feeling; either that or I am trying to prepare for the worst.
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If he goes to Cal, I don't think we ever had a shot. It's so hard to steal kids out of someones back yard when they want to stay close to home. I don't think that announcement time really says anything about where he will commit though.
 
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Also to answer an earlier question on who would start right away, I see only Shaq starting as a true freshman if he were to come here.

Armstead is the top recruit in the nation on most sites as an offensive lineman. He's dropped in rivals rankings because they know he's going to play DE where ever he goes. He needs a redshirt year to develop and learn to be a starting Pac-12 DE.

That's again only speculating IF we got him. Kyle Long should start, but will have to beat out Clanton or possibly Fisher. I think he will, Long is extremely talented.
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Kyle Long did start for 3 years at the colleges he went to(I go to Saddleback, same as Long's, and he did spectactular proctecting Ben Gomez, the QB, who overpassed Colt Brennan's records there despite losing 3 straight, including the bowl game to end the season). I have a feeling he'll start. He has only 1 year left of eligibilty after all.

I think for Arik it will be down between UW and Ducks, and Shaq may follow him. If not, it's gonna be Cal since he went lolno at UCLA
 
was it a surprise when Balducci Bafaro & Tyner declared for Oregon? Sacramento is actually closer to Berkeley then Portland is to Eugene. I still feel that Cal is the school to beat for Arik and Shaq because kids tend to stay close to home but time is going to tick a little slower between now and 3PM Sunday.

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was it a surprise when Balducci Bafaro & Tyner declared for Oregon? Sacramento is actually closer to Berkeley then Portland is to Eugene. I still feel that Cal is the school to beat for Arik and Shaq because kids tend to stay close to home but time is going to tick a little slower between now and 3PM Sunday.

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Part of me hopes Thompson and Armstead end up at Cal (if UO doesn't get them), compared to UW, simply because Sark is basically in panic mode at UW.

If those two end up at UW, then his gamble paid off, for now. I still think that Lupoi's #calgang shtick is going to work against him so long as he stays at UW, though. In another conference, that stuff won't matter, but in the Pac-12, the circle of recruits is pretty small in terms of schools going after them.
 
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Zalsa said:
Kyle Long did start for 3 years at the colleges he went to(I go to Saddleback, same as Long's, and he did spectactular proctecting Ben Gomez, the QB, who overpassed Colt Brennan's records there despite losing 3 straight, including the bowl game to end the season). I have a feeling he'll start. He has only 1 year left of eligibilty after all.

I think for Arik it will be down between UW and Ducks, and Shaq may follow him. If not, it's gonna be Cal since he went lolno at UCLA
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I'm reading that UW has no shot at Arik.

I'm also reading that Shaq and Arik met up today after Shaq's visit with Chip Kelly. Wonder what they talked about hmmm.
 
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I'm reading that UW has no shot at Arik.

I'm also reading that Shaq and Arik met up today after Shaq's visit with Chip Kelly. Wonder what they talked about hmmm.
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Dawgman.com is having a meltdown right now. They are convinced that they're getting Shaq, and that there is no way that Armstead would pick UO over UW.

Delusional. If UW gets them both, I admit I'll be shocked, though.
 
PapaG said:
Dawgman.com is having a meltdown right now. They are convinced that they're getting Shaq, and that there is no way that Armstead would pick UO over UW.

Delusional. If UW gets them both, I admit I'll be shocked, though.
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If the unthinkable for those Puppies happen, give a link to their comments and stuff. I wanna see their rage.

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I'm reading that UW has no shot at Arik.

I'm also reading that Shaq and Arik met up today after Shaq's visit with Chip Kelly. Wonder what they talked about hmmm.
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Oh boy oh boy oh boy.
 
Da_O said:
I'm reading that UW has no shot at Arik.

I'm also reading that Shaq and Arik met up today after Shaq's visit with Chip Kelly. Wonder what they talked about hmmm.
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Where'd you read that?
 
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was it a surprise when Balducci Bafaro & Tyner declared for Oregon? Sacramento is actually closer to Berkeley then Portland is to Eugene. I still feel that Cal is the school to beat for Arik and Shaq because kids tend to stay close to home but time is going to tick a little slower between now and 3PM Sunday.

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Not really. It's as you said, they would rather take a D1 team close to home, same deal with DJ Foster or any recruits in Orange County going to USC.

But, considering how important those 2 are, they should pick the program they think they will improve to go play in the NFL.
 
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But, considering how important those 2 are, they should pick the program they think they will improve to go play in the NFL.
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they both seem like good kids so I'll root for them to succeed regardless of where they go

...except Seattle (fill in the blank)

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Where'd you read that?
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http://oregon.247sports.com/Board/45/Armstead-set-to-announce-7276507/3#a7281159

This site I subscribe to. Division1a on there isn't staff but he said he used to work for Rivals, and gives out tons of information on there that has so far been pretty accurate. He says he has a relationship with both Arik and Shaq and talks to them on a regular basis.

Here are some of his quotes.

"AA and Shaq are meeting right now..."

"Sorry for the delay guys. As you know, the Armsteads are family to me. So there is only so much I can say. I'm not the type to cross boundaries and ruin relationships over breaking news that the family wants to stay confidential.

What I can tell you is that Chip Kelly wowed the family last night. They also liked Pellum a lot. Chip was very honest and set out a game plan that he had for Arik. In my opinion, Oregon is in the lead with Cal. I have no idea who it will be. Oregon has a great chance here...But this is recruiting, and Cal is the home school.

The Armsteads will take a few days to think things over. I'd expect Arik to reach a decision in a few days.

In regards to the visit with UW, that also went well. But as I've said many times, they aren't a real player here.

This is either Oregon or Cal."
 
Coming down the wire here folks.

Your parents will always be happy with your choice! And Oregon has a rather pristine Education(I've walked around campus up there). It's not like your mom is like that mom whose kid was a Louisana-ian and picked Alabama. Go with what you think would be your best chance to harness your skills and talent as a football player. Look at Chip Kelly, he turned a program that was so-so into a National power and was able to upthrone both USC and Stanford twice in the same year(almost this year...).

And besides, many football players like it up there. As long as you keep a good and moral head on your shoulders, you will have an amazing time there!
 
Da_O said:
http://oregon.247sports.com/Board/45/Armstead-set-to-announce-7276507/3#a7281159

This site I subscribe to. Division1a on there isn't staff but he said he used to work for Rivals, and gives out tons of information on there that has so far been pretty accurate. He says he has a relationship with both Arik and Shaq and talks to them on a regular basis.

Here are some of his quotes.

"AA and Shaq are meeting right now..."

"Sorry for the delay guys. As you know, the Armsteads are family to me. So there is only so much I can say. I'm not the type to cross boundaries and ruin relationships over breaking news that the family wants to stay confidential.

What I can tell you is that Chip Kelly wowed the family last night. They also liked Pellum a lot. Chip was very honest and set out a game plan that he had for Arik. In my opinion, Oregon is in the lead with Cal. I have no idea who it will be. Oregon has a great chance here...But this is recruiting, and Cal is the home school.

The Armsteads will take a few days to think things over. I'd expect Arik to reach a decision in a few days.

In regards to the visit with UW, that also went well. But as I've said many times, they aren't a real player here.

This is either Oregon or Cal."
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my first impression was that this sounded like a Dear John letter to Oregon fans with the apologies about having to keep stuff in house... :lovemenot:

the bolded part is just funny how he's going back and forth contradicting himself

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my first impression was that this sounded like a Dear John letter to Oregon fans with the apologies about having to keep stuff in house... :lovemenot:

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I really have no idea, but to be honest I can understand if they do decide for Cal. It's a great school in a great town. I think UW would be a sign that they are gullible, falling for sleazy sales pitches and empty promises. These guys seem brighter than that.

However, I do sincerely believe heading to Oregon would be best for their careers as football players. Berkeley is great, but Oregon is a real football town and for college football I'll take Autzen any day over nearly any place in the country. Not to mention, they will get the chance to win a national championship. I'm supremely confident that will never happen at Cal or UW! ZERO CHANCE!!!

I also think that without AA we don't have a chance with Shaq. My bet is that without him Shaq goes elsewhere. Interesting since I think most of us thought AA would follow Shaq.

MJA
 
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Cottrell to stick with the Ducks.
 
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