To Rivals150 SG Tyler Herro

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This is not Duck track related, but I am putting it up in order to make a point and because it is historic.
Kentucky Wildcat Kendra Harrison finished 6th at the US Trials a couple weeks ago. A couple of days ago at the London Diamond League Meet, she broke a 12 year old world record. How tough is it to make the US track and field Olympic team? Ask Kendra. Notice the size of the crowd...think track is a minor sport? It's all over the world.
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It is with a great pride that I'll mention that when you see the name Mary Solari on this video that Mary lives in the same little town where I live. Go Ducks!

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Talking to Los Angeles HS DT Martin Andrus it sounds like the Ducks are serious players.

Andrus talks Ducks

I know we already have a similar thread, but here's more head scratching sports literature to ponder. With the all the hype favoring U Dub how are they a "dark horse?" Nebraska? Idk, but what have they done lately? After all this, I'll take Oregon as a neon green and yellow horse "dark horse.
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http://www.cbssports.com/college-fo...dark-horses-to-win-their-conferences-in-2016/

I just saw The Sporting News College Football preview...a pretty good one, and it had the Ducks 3rd in the North behind Stanford and UW.

I wonder how Helfrich and company will spin this with the kids. However, it is different being picked somewhat in the middle of the pack as opposed to at the top and I hope it motivates them.

I have yet to see Athlon, Lindy's, or any of the others.

I recently caught up with Rivals250 LB Jacob Phillips out of Tennessee to get his final five schools as well as break down his official visit schedule.

Here's a link to the full story.

I'll answer questions related to this topic in this thread.

Terrible news. Young folks, slow down, ease up. Just too bad.

http://www.oregonlive.com/collegefo...ls_nebraska_punter_fo.html#incart_river_index

New name emerges...

4-star DB getting more Oregon interest

I ran across this list on a forum of an SEC team where they were lamenting the success of Alabama. These are recruiting class rankings:

2016 class ranking #1
2015 class ranking #2
2014 class ranking #1
2013 class ranking #1
2012 class ranking #1

Little wonder that Saban wins so effortlessly every year.

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Laying down a real grass field for the PSG vs. Inter match

Wondering what everyone's thoughts are on the possibility of adding Houston to the Pac12.

-I can't imagine they would be the only one. Someone from the "North" will need to be added.
-4th largest TV market in the US.
-Recruits galore.
-Texas in general isn't a bad thing.
-Travel is a negative.
-Time zone difference can't help.
-How good are their other sports or would they only be invited for football?

Any other thoughts?

Ducks make the first cut for Jared Vanderbilt, 13th overall in the 2017 class.

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Has two visits scheduled...one of them to Oregon.

Martin Andrus update

Destrehan WR Michael Young says he will be announcing today. His final three are Oregon, Notre Dame and Texas A&M.

He didn't say what time he was going to announce so stay tuned.

Michael Young profile

Current DSA odds: 27.997%

I took stock of the current class in this report card.

DSA recruiting report card

Adam Gorney caught up with Josh and got his thoughts on his recent Alabama visit, and his newest offer from the Tide. Falo has 3 in mind for officials right now:

Falo recruiting heating up

Hezekiah Jones is indicating that he will announce prior to the start of this season.

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With him not having taken a visit yet, doesn't bode well for the Ducks chances. A recent article (3 weeks ago) said the coaches weren't in contact with him as much, but he was still hoping to visit:

Jones readying for final visits

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Hope he heals up ok. HE probably over trained trying to make the nba after a long season....

http://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/ind...ooks_held_out_of_summ.html#incart_river_index

The larder is full of talent rt now, but next year...what is up coach's sleeve? Anyone know?

Can someone give a update on Canton, and his progress. Such high expectations coming in, I'm hoping after a year in the program he has matured and gained valuable experience as a freshman. I would think he could be a difference maker, but haven't heard much about him. I hope he exceeds the high expectations placed on him as a recruit.

Riddle me this:

According to conventional wisdom on this board, we are waiting for some "mystery" QB to switch his allegiance and de-commit from one school and then commit to the Ducks.

So what is holding up this other, mystery, kid? Get it done son.

Meanwhile, we had a kid from Hawaii in Portland this last weekend, who may well want to be a Duck and his only claims to fame are that:

1. He's good enough for Alabama and USC among others
2. He was apparently the best QB at the Opening last weekend.

Now, I get that I am not a talent evaluator and that the coaches are, but, to my simple mind......well...I still don't get it.

Corey

State of Washington 2018 guy who holds two offers: Oregon and UW.

Kyler Gordan update