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Willie Taggart reflects on leaving Florida home for opportunity at Oregon

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Duck Heisman Candidate
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http://www.bradenton.com/sports/article120765128.htmlIt does seem inevitable, though, that Taggart’s move to Oregon will establish some sort of pipeline for Florida high school talent to the West Coast. Taggart has already offered Cocoa High School quarterback Bruce Judson, Armwood High School athlete Darrian McNeal, Deerfield Beach High School wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, Palm Beach Gardens High School edge rusher VanDarius Cowan and Hillsborough High School defensive end Zachary Carter since joining the Ducks.
One of the last items he detailed before hanging up the phone Tuesday is his recruiting plan. At Oregon, recruiting is national, which means Florida — and particularly Manatee County — are ripe for scouting and signing.

It can still be a tie to home for Taggart, who begins to sign off in a way that should become familiar for as long as he spends in Oregon.

“Go Ducks,” Taggart said, and then he adds a specifically tailored message for the moment.

“And 941 for life.”

David Wilson: 941-745-7057, @DBWilson2


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