Not entirely sure where to put this post, because Scott has some terrific observations, information and updates about both recruiting AND the current team in today's Flock Talk. Some great stuff to unpack and chew on as the countdown to Duck football reaches 14 days. Some of the insights are stuff you won't get anywhere else, and it's all thoughtful with a wider perspective.

Link:

https://oregon.rivals.com/news/flock-talk-total-eclipse-of-the-soul

Highlights and topics:

Oregon coaches with a great sense of big moments and building excitement--Nebraska game looms as a recruiting showcase, a launching point for building energy and buzz around the new look Ducks.

Marcus Mariota and the gestures that reveal the character of a true hero.

Ducks support of Brenda Tracy and their commitment to a higher standard of conduct.

Oregon's top three remaining recruiting targets and how they are pursuing them.

If you only have time to read one article on Oregon football today, start with this one. You'll be up to speed.

Central Catholic's Silas Starr was recently rated the #62 national prospect for 2020. Hope the Ducks are doing their work here.

Edit to add: this is a 247 sports rating.

Following up on Coach Arroyo's comments yesterday, Taggart address the questions today.

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Good update from Coach Arroyo today on the status of the QB depth chart.

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Lots of humble greatness here:

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I'd take another project player with a big heart such as Aaron Faumui. Don't think he is quite getting the notice he should. Very athletic for a young man his size.
DT AARON FAUMUI - Kapolei, Hawaii All Poly Camp, June 2017 in Utah.
No one flashed a quicker first step among the defensive linemen than Faumui, who showed versatility by filling various spots along the front. The 6-foot-3, 285-pound prospect also displayed a good array of counter moves, adjusting well when offensive linemen reacted to his quickness. Faumui holds early offers from the likes of Fresno State, Hawaii, Utah State and Wisconsin, with Boise State also expressing interest lately.

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A lot can change over the next few months.

Coach did a good job being patient with us before practice today.

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Changed Jerseys:
Brenden Schooler::26 -> 86
Kyle Buckner::86 -> 26
Isaac Slade-Matautia::41 -> 43
Mattrell McGraw::27 -> 21

Kenyon Green: Rivals100 offensive lineman committed to LSU. Can play tackle or guard and is ranked 35th overall in the country. He also recently picked up an Alabama on a recent visit out there. His profile is linked in the tweet.

As far as I can tell it's Altman's first offer to a 2020 guy.

Ducks jump in on Josh Cristopher

Taking a look at the State's top players this year. Here are some names you are familiar with.

DSA Dozen: Oregon 10-12

Troy Dye from before today's question

• Goals for defense
  
• Leavitt's message to defense when he got here
• Scrimmage review
• Impressions of the freshmen

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Here is coach from before today's practice.

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Coach met with media before practice today and reviewed Saturday's scrimmage.

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Altman looking ahead to the Class of 2019.

Two top 2019 forwards land Duck offers

Anything yet available?

Good Morning.

You might not need that second cup of coffee this am to get fired up after reading this.

And have a nice day.

http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/or..._oregon_ducks_be_a_su.html#incart_river_index

I'm reminded annually about the passing of Terrance Kelly as my pup, Misty, was born on the day that TK passed away. Today she turned 13:

Phyllis Francis anchored the American women to an easy 4 X 400 relay win today. The victory was by nearly six seconds, as Phyllis picked up her second Gold of the London World Championships. With the win, current and former Ducks have now taken home three Golds at these championships. Congratulations for some incredible performances.

Converted OL is starting to feel good up front on defense. From before practice today.

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