This will be an interesting time over the course of the next few weeks to see how much the ‘juice’ from Spring and the subsequent commitment parade carries over into recruiting. Willie Taggart specifically designed the commitments to have maximal impact. It worked as there are definitely some people who may have been on the fence that jumped in right away.
Will that ‘mojo’ be carried forward around the country? Recruit reactions so far sure make it seem like the energy and positive vibe surrounding the program are attracting some who might not otherwise have noticed the program.
But I think it is going to take much more than just that energy. Willie Taggart is going to have to show some progress on the field came September to keep that vibe flowing. I don’t think he has to win 10+ games or contend for the North title to keep it going – but the team must show progress.
There cannot be 70-21 blowouts, dysfunction in the locker room and another non-bowl season.
Personally, I think it is very likely that Taggart has the ship pointed in the right direction and that the 2017 season will be a very good rebound season. If the Ducks can win eight games this year, I think that they can reel in a top-10 recruiting class. If they do that, it might be the best class ever – even better than Chip Kelly.
Now that is how you do something!
Will that ‘mojo’ be carried forward around the country? Recruit reactions so far sure make it seem like the energy and positive vibe surrounding the program are attracting some who might not otherwise have noticed the program.
But I think it is going to take much more than just that energy. Willie Taggart is going to have to show some progress on the field came September to keep that vibe flowing. I don’t think he has to win 10+ games or contend for the North title to keep it going – but the team must show progress.
There cannot be 70-21 blowouts, dysfunction in the locker room and another non-bowl season.
Personally, I think it is very likely that Taggart has the ship pointed in the right direction and that the 2017 season will be a very good rebound season. If the Ducks can win eight games this year, I think that they can reel in a top-10 recruiting class. If they do that, it might be the best class ever – even better than Chip Kelly.
Now that is how you do something!
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