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Daigotsu said:
Plattenberg considering official to Oregon, a little odd if we are full at DB and told Lockett such.
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I heard that too and thought it odd for the same reason...they're about the same size. The possibilities that sprung to mind were A) Oregon isn't full at DB but didn't want Lockett B) they are full at DB but have interest in playing John Plattenburg elsewhere. Of the two, I'd guess A

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I wouldn't want to focus on Plattenberg. We grab him, we shy away Baker towards UCLA or Washington.
 
Zalsa said:
I wouldn't want to focus on Plattenberg. We grab him, we shy away Baker towards UCLA or Washington.
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what would make you think Budda is afraid of competition? Whatever quality D1 program a player chooses to go they're going up against lots of solid players who'll be competing for the same snaps. Competition is a given

btw... the Fuskies featured 5 DBs in their 2013 class and already have 3 for 2014. Oregon had 3 last year and 2 so far this year

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Zalsa said:
Hurray. Some big bodies up front
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He's 6'6" and 260 now, but only 16 years old. He'll likely be a RS his first year, but yet another tall line recruit. Whether he'll play OL or DL is yet to be determined.
 
I don't follow recruiting as much as some, so should I be concerned in any way that Oregon only has 9 commits so far?

I know they normally close strong, but 9?
 
Mediocre Man said:
I don't follow recruiting as much as some, so should I be concerned in any way that Oregon only has 9 commits so far?

I know they normally close strong, but 9?
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this time last year Oregon had 6 commits. Same time for the 2012 class they had 8... 2011, 7

feel better?

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Mediocre Man said:
I don't follow recruiting as much as some, so should I be concerned in any way that Oregon only has 9 commits so far?

I know they normally close strong, but 9?
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I've been following recruiting for close to a decade, and this is the best/earliest start to recruiting I can remember for the Ducks.

Kids cant even take OV's yet which is something to keep in mind. So 9 commits without being a stones throw away from recruiting hotbeds like USC, Texas, Bama, LSU, Florida, are is actually quite remarkable.
 
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Mediocre Man said:
I don't follow recruiting as much as some, so should I be concerned in any way that Oregon only has 9 commits so far?

I know they normally close strong, but 9?
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USC and Washington only have 7 commits. UCLA has 3 commits. ASU has 5 commits. Stanford has 9 commits. This will end up being the best overall class in Oregon history, I predict. A lot of players in recent years listened to the bullshit that Kiffin and Sarkisian were saying about bowl-bans. Plus, remember this ... Oregon doesn't recruit to 'star' ratings. The funny thing about Sark is that he is wasting time worried about recruits that USC is targeting, since he runs a similar offense.

http://www.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=14&yr=2014
 
Thanks guys. I never felt bad per say, just had no idea what was good or not. I see so many others with a ton of commits, so I thought I'd ask

Thanks again
 
it's all good and then some... 36 days until kickoff!

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McGraws up-down process seems to have caused us to possibly open up to recruiting other DB's again NSD not Aug 26th announcement more schools ect. (sorry lockett)

We're looking into Nick Watkins, and Keeping tabs with Plattenberg still. McGraw is probably still higher up on the board, but may lose his spot if someone else the staff gets high on convinces them they will be a solid commit.
 
yup, it's a game of musical chairs with 4-5 DB prospects holding committable offers and 2-3 spots left. The music has stopped playing, who wants a seat?

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I'd rather grab McGraw. Hope he commits ASAP and deters the other guys.

On that note, I hope we get another ILB, or is Joe Walker gonna play that? And whats the status on Demetrius Knox?
 
Zalsa said:
I'd rather grab McGraw. Hope he commits ASAP and deters the other guys.

On that note, I hope we get another ILB, or is Joe Walker gonna play that? And whats the status on Demetrius Knox?
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McGraw going hot and cold on the staff might make him waiting problematic to landing him. (hell we told lockett to go away for him.)

Lb targets are
Brandon lee
Jimmie Swain
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JC Edward Muldrow


All have interest
Muldrow's final 4 Arizona State, Oregon, Tennessee & West Virginia
Swains Michigan, Michigan State, Oregon, Stanford & TCU
Lee's Louisville, California, Oregon, Northwestern and Virginia Tech
 
woods to Arizona, good to know that the 247 guys are wrong with their predictions.

Also means we've pretty much wiffed on our TE targets barring offering Mondeaux as a TE or getting interest from I wanna be someplace sunny Dixon.

So we'll need a new set of offers out or possibly just skip a TE this cycle.
 
Don't forget about Pierce. He loves us apparently.
 
Daigotsu said:
McGraw going hot and cold on the staff might make him waiting problematic to landing him. (hell we told lockett to go away for him.)
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again, thats what Lockett relayed. Oregon may have passed on him for reasons (like personal character) unrelated to the kids they continue to pursue

Lb targets are
Brandon lee
Jimmie Swain
and
JC Edward Muldrow


All have interest
Muldrow's final 4 Arizona State, Oregon, Tennessee & West Virginia
Swains Michigan, Michigan State, Oregon, Stanford & TCU
Lee's Louisville, California, Oregon, Northwestern and Virginia Tech
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another LB prospect is Vincent Jackson who (according to him) the Ducks offered midway through his Soph year. He's had glowing things to say about the program, but we'll see if he makes it all the way out West for an official

woods to Arizona, good to know that the 247 guys are wrong with their predictions.
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new year, same results

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good on him for not being wishy washy and leaving both himself and the school out to dry. Hope he succeeds in whatever he wants to do!
 
Wheels said:
good on him for not being wishy washy and leaving both himself and the school out to dry. Hope he succeeds in whatever he wants to do!
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yup, best of luck to the kid finding his way in the world

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Hmmm. Wondered what happened? Health issue? Focusing on grades? Or another matter?

So, with Jordan gone, who are our prime OLB/DE hybrid targets?
 
Zalsa said:
Hmmm. Wondered what happened? Health issue? Focusing on grades? Or another matter?

So, with Jordan gone, who are our prime OLB/DE hybrid targets?
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Jelks is already on board, unless he quits, too.
 
Jesuit HS LB Joey Alfieri earns an offer. The talk is even though he's local, he's been a heavy Stanford lean which is why UO hadn't offered earlier. Reportedly he showed great at The Opening + testing out to be one of the elite athletes there, but I'm guessing he must have convinced Oregon that he's open

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Hopefully we can grab him. Can't let home state get poached.

Also could use an ILB as well.
 
having seen so many players switch positions as they transition from HS to college, I don't get too hung up on where the recruiting sites are projecting a kid at age 16-17. At that age guys are often still growing, and of course a good training & nutritional staff can further help a player hone in on a desired body type during their college years. At 6'3 and up to 20 pounds to 230 in the past 9 months with excellent athleticism, Alfieri sure seems like he could project inside... he's right about the same size as Kiko was when he was coming out of HS

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