defensive recruiting taking a back seat.

Nice to get some linebackers in early. Besides QB, it is by far the biggest position of need for next season.

1) Hotchkins- ILB

2) Briscoe- ILB or OLB

3) Kampmoyer- ILB or DE

4) Franklin- OLB

Good chance a couple of these guys can get into the rotation next season with a spring under their belt. I'm especially excited about Hotchkins and Franklin having a chance to play right away

Peter Sirmon has been named the new DC at Mississippi State! Completely out of no where. No experience as a DC and he goes to an SEC school?

From UTR

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Oregon football player Kirk Merritt is now on the Duck track roster.
He finished 2nd in 100m at the Louisiana State H.S. Championships.
I think that Kirk is a strong addition to the relay team.
It is hard for a football player to excel at track. Track athletes need more training than a two sport commitment allows. Also the track/football players usually have spring football obligations that compromise their track training. Football players weight lifting is different than the sprinters. However, that might be less true with receivers.

Having said all that, Kirk is fast. He has clocked a 10.44 100m. I'm looking forward to seeing him run!

Here are newcomers that will help the 4x100 relay team:

Kirk Merritt
Tatum Taylor
Travonn White

Returning After absence:
Devon Allen (not sure if he'll just focus on the hurdles because he's in training for the Olympic Trials)

Returning :
Tony James Brooks
Charles Nelson

It's going to be interesting

For some reason this get buried... thoughts on the hire of Yost...

Recruiting Impact: Dave Yost

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/13/s...t-to-bolster-its-defense.html?ref=sports&_r=0

Note the salary. Plus he said he wasn't taking over a rebuilding problem.

I feel sorry for this kid. His film shows a total absence of quickness, field sense and manoeuvrability. He will probably finish his career at JC.

Yost to Oregon as QB coach

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DB Taylor-Douglas also transferring out.

http://www.scout.com/college/michig...or-douglas-richardson-announce-transfer?s=143

More highlights from one of the QB's pledged to this year's class.

Senior film: Justin Herbert

go get him coaches:

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Down to KU and OU

Need to get Murphy back on board with a solid DC hire

And a little recruiting help from a certain future Duck nearby QB:

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http://www.sacbee.com/sports/high-school/joe-davidson/article54180390.html

Had a really good season. Buckner probably will as well.

Here is what Lubick saw in McDoom.

McDoom senior highlights

Goes until tomorrow at noon, then the Coaches will head home or on the recruiting trail:

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are out, and here is how they break down:

Stanford 15/1

Oregon 30/1
USC 30/1

UCLA 40/1

Utah 50/1

Washington 75/1

Washington State 100/1
Arizona State 100/1

Arizona 150/1

Cal 300/1

Oregon State - Field
Colorado - Field

USC mod on scout saying Sirmon was offered and accepted Oregon LB coaching position Thursday.

Anyone hearing this? Don pellum possibly retiring?

I don't really give a hoot, but am sick of Bama. Clemson steals recruits that rightfully belong at UNC, so not too fond of them either. I'll guess Clemson moves the ball enough to win 28/21.

Does anyone find it interesting that the the new Q.B. Coach has been reported by
multiple sources and not the University of Oregon and not its A.D. or Head Coach?
PMM

Here is my interview with 5-star LB Caleb Kelly from San Antonio. We discussed his three finalists...you figure out where he is going.

DSA exclusive: Caleb Kelly talks final three

Taking a look at Kampmoyer.

Senior film: Hunter Kampmoyer

http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-much-is-your-favorite-college-football-team-worth-1452473476

Second in the Pac behind the Fuskies, but ahead of USC.