Rodgers out for the year with a torn ACL

[tlongII]

That what my sources are telling me. Sucks. At least he's eligible for the medical hardship next year.

 

[bigbailes]

that sucks for the beavs ... was really hoping they could stand up and take down the ucks in the cw. still have a chance but losing a playmaker like that is tough to replace midseason. and getting those medical hardship years is tough ... ncaa doesn't really like to hand those out.

 

[tlongII]

that sucks for the beavs ... was really hoping they could stand up and take down the ucks in the cw. still have a chance but losing a playmaker like that is tough to replace midseason. and getting those medical hardship years is tough ... ncaa doesn't really like to hand those out.

I don't think he'll have any trouble getting the medical hardship. He meets the requirements and he never used a redshirt year.

 

[The Sebastian Express]

I figured it was when he mentioned tightness. I'll understand if he doesn't take his medical redshirt and enters the draft instead, as I believe he's already graduated. Selfishly I hope he does, but I'll understand if he doesn't want wants to move on to the next level.

 

[Eastoff]

I figured it was when he mentioned tightness. I'll understand if he doesn't take his medical redshirt and enters the draft instead, as I believe he's already graduated. Selfishly I hope he does, but I'll understand if he doesn't want wants to move on to the next level.

You know the more I think about it, and hear how short professional athletes careers are, why wouldn't he stick around and get at least another minor or something in like broadcasting or relations?

 

[tlongII]

You know the more I think about it, and hear how short professional athletes careers are, why wouldn't he stick around and get at least another minor or something in like broadcasting or relations?

Plus he could have a great season and alleviate any worries the pro teams have about his knee.

 

[The Sebastian Express]

You know the more I think about it, and hear how short professional athletes careers are, why wouldn't he stick around and get at least another minor or something in like broadcasting or relations?

Because as you said - professional athletes careers are short, and another year in college is just another season for him to possibly get injured in. As I said selfishly I hope he does take it, but I understand that he may not and wants to move on to the pros for a chance.

 

[THE HCP]

Man that sucks! What a blow for the Beavs!

 

[Wheels]

Sorry to hear. I really like him.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

And on a cheap shot to boot.

 

[Haakzilla]

And on a cheap shot to boot.

...Boise State started it, freakin' cheaters!

 

[Haakzilla]

Riley says Oregon State doesn't know yet if James Rodgers is out for the year:

http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindbeaversbeat/2010/10/riley_says_oregon_state_doesnt.html

 

[tlongII]

Riley says Oregon State doesn't know yet if James Rodgers is out for the year:

http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindbeaversbeat/2010/10/riley_says_oregon_state_doesnt.html

Yah I saw that. I'm just going by what my sources are telling me.

 

[MickZagger]

Yah I saw that. I'm just going by what my sources are telling me.

I've told you once, and I'll tell you again:

Hookers don't have any credibility when it comes to knowing about college football!

 

[ehizzy3]

hope it's not true. he is a playmaker. a lot of young recievers haven't had a problem filling in for him yet though.

 

[BGrantFan]

Because as you said - professional athletes careers are short, and another year in college is just another season for him to possibly get injured in. As I said selfishly I hope he does take it, but I understand that he may not and wants to move on to the pros for a chance.

There aren't a lot of 5'7" receivers in the NFL, especially those who miss their last season with a major knee injury. At best, he'd be a late-round pick, if even drafted. While healthy, he was projected in the 5th round.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings/TSX/2011_WR

James will be a Beaver next year.

 

[Natebishop3]

There aren't a lot of 5'7" receivers in the NFL, especially those who miss their last season with a major knee injury. At best, he'd be a late-round pick, if even drafted. While healthy, he was projected in the 5th round.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings/TSX/2011_WR

James will be a Beaver next year.

I was going through all the major Ducks who were drafted in the past ten or so years and the shortness of their careers was staggering. Most of them were lucky to play three or four years before they were out of the NFL. Some of them only got a year or two. College is just a different game, similarly to hoops where a 5'7 guy who can shoot has a shot at starting, but almost zero chance of going to the NBA.

 

[Wheels]

I was going through all the major Ducks who were drafted in the past ten or so years and the shortness of their careers was staggering. Most of them were lucky to play three or four years before they were out of the NFL. Some of them only got a year or two. College is just a different game, similarly to hoops where a 5'7 guy who can shoot has a shot at starting, but almost zero chance of going to the NBA.

yeah hopefully that changes now that bigger recruits are starting to notice Oregon. and the successes of Chung, Byrd, Stewart, Ngata and hopefully Dickson, Thurmond, and Ward will possibly help too. I can tell the secondary HS kids are starting to notice Oregon and the success their DB's are getting in the NFL.

 

[MickZagger]

I was sure that Rashad Bauman and Steve Smith were going to be decent NFL players, neither lasted long. Even Sammie Parker and Keenan Howry, I was sure would make it somewhere. The guy to stick the longest in the NFL during the Harrington era, is probably Justin Peele, who woulda thunk?

UO has definitely had its fair share of key contributors to NFL teams in the past 5 years though, especially D-lineman.

 

[Natebishop3]

I was sure that Rashad Bauman and Steve Smith were going to be decent NFL players, neither lasted long. Even Sammie Parker and Keenan Howry, I was sure would make it somewhere. The guy to stick the longest in the NFL during the Harrington era, is probably Justin Peele, who woulda thunk?

UO has definitely had its fair share of key contributors to NFL teams in the past 5 years though, especially D-lineman.

How about AJ Feeley for pete's sake.... Who would have thought that guy would have had an NFL career?

The Ducks also pumped out some good kickers. Longwell is still playing.

I didn't think Howry would make it because he was so short, but I thought Bauman and Smith would at least have good careers. I never thought Harrington would suck so bad. Sammie Parker was a speed demon. I remember him having a couple good returns his rookie season, but he didn't last long either. I think Ngata will have longevity.

 

[MickZagger]

How about AJ Feeley for pete's sake.... Who would have thought that guy would have had an NFL career?

The Ducks also pumped out some good kickers. Longwell is still playing.

I didn't think Howry would make it because he was so short, but I thought Bauman and Smith would at least have good careers. I never thought Harrington would suck so bad. Sammie Parker was a speed demon. I remember him having a couple good returns his rookie season, but he didn't last long either. I think Ngata will have longevity.

Longwell played for Cal. Your probably thinking of Bidwell, who was a pro bowler.

Parker actually was decent there for a couple years with KC. He was probably my favorite receiver to this day.

Ngata and Olshanski are both pro bowl level D-Lineman, and Junior Siavii had a couple good years with the Cheifs. It seems as of late the Ducks have been churning out great Tight Ends.

Reuben Droughns is another that has caught on in the league.

 

[MrJayremmie]

Well lately, the Ducks DBs have been really good in the NFL. Byrd, Ward, and Chung are pimps.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Plus he could have a great season and alleviate any worries the pro teams have about his knee.

And play another year with his brother. His chances of having a great season next year increase because Katz and the O-line should hopefully improve.

Sammie Stroughter has had a few good games with the Bucs. He's only 5'10'' and 189 pounds.

 

[tlongII]

He's officially out for the year now. O-Live has the press release. Sucks big time for James. The silver lining is we're going to be damn good next year.

 

[espn_hall_of_famer]

He's officially out for the year now. O-Live has the press release. Sucks big time for James. The silver lining is we're going to be damn good next year.

You think is younger Bro Jaquizz will declare? Or come back if James gets a red shirt exemption?

 

[tlongII]

You think is younger Bro Jaquizz will declare? Or come back if James gets a red shirt exemption?

I think they will both be back. They're roommates and very close. If James didn't get hurt I think there would have been a greater chance of Quizz going pro early.