George Farmer/Jason Gibson Talks UO Visit

[gofightingducks]

That is quite the visitor list. If Oregon can win the NC this season and put together a few more good/great seasons (NC/ Rose Bowls) the Ducks could have a visitor list close to that in a few years maybe! I would love to land the trio but if it didn't happen we of course would be disappointed, but we have been there before and things have turned out all right so the sky wouldn't be falling.

[glazeduck]

I just looked at Florida's vistor list for this weekend, and I'd rather the trio not be visiting...

As shocking as this is, it looks like scout may be out of the loop on their visitor list. They only show Florida having the 5* DE Lynch visiting this weekend.

http://oregon.scout.com/a.z?s=128&p=9&c ... -1&yr=2011

Scouts definitely off on this one. This is what I have so far.

2011 QB Teddy Bridgewater (Official)
2011 WR George Farmer (Official)
2011 ATH Marqise Lee (Official)
2011 TE Junior Pome'e (Official)
2011 OT Jordan Prestwood (Official?)
2011 DE Aaron Lynch (Official)
2011 RB Mike Blakely (Unofficial- COMMITTED)
2011 ATH De'Ante "Pop" Saunders (Official- COMMITTED)
2011 S Wayne Lyons (Unofficial)
2011 WR Sammy Watkins (Unofficial)
2011 WR Kelvin Benjamin (Unofficial)
2011 DE Clay Burton (Unofficial - COMMITTED)
2011 S Chris Johnson (Unofficial - COMMITTED)
2011 FB Hunter Joyer (Unofficial - COMMITTED)
2011 WR Ja'Juan Story (Unofficial - COMMITTED)
2011 OT Trip Thurman (Unofficial - COMMITTED)
2011 ATH Jerell Adams
2011 DE/LB A.J. Johnson
2011 LB Lateek Townsend
2012 OT Patrick Miller
2012 WR Jaquay Williams
2012 QB Clay Chastain
2012 ATH Daron Blaylock
2012 ATH Zack Blaylock
2012 TE Ricky Parks
2012 RB DiAndre Atwater
2012 K Marshall Morgan
2012 OL Omari Phillips (COMMITTED)
2013 RB Derrick Henry

As I said, I'd rather the trio not be visiting.

That's a huge list!

FWIW, totally agree on there not being a GOOD time for them to visit the swamp, but it seems to me that the "best" time for them to visit is when a ton of other recruits are visiting too. Less 1 on 1 time w/ the coaches, less individual attention from the players, boosters, fans and females at after parties... In short, with so many recruits there, they become less special. Maybe that'll help our chances given the likely greater amount of 1 on 1 time they had here, maybe it'll hurt our chances with them being able to hang out w/ a lot more guys like them... tough to say.

I think, knowing the typical athlete ethos, I'll take our chances with more attention visibility (not to mention our jaw-dropping offense)...

[Supreme]

I just looked at Florida's vistor list for this weekend, and I'd rather the trio not be visiting...

As shocking as this is, it looks like scout may be out of the loop on their visitor list. They only show Florida having the 5* DE Lynch visiting this weekend.

http://oregon.scout.com/a.z?s=128&p=9&c ... -1&yr=2011

Scouts definitely off on this one. This is what I have so far.

2011 QB Teddy Bridgewater (Official)
2011 WR George Farmer (Official)
2011 ATH Marqise Lee (Official)
2011 TE Junior Pome'e (Official)
2011 OT Jordan Prestwood (Official?)
2011 DE Aaron Lynch (Official)
2011 RB Mike Blakely (Unofficial- COMMITTED)
2011 ATH De'Ante "Pop" Saunders (Official- COMMITTED)
2011 S Wayne Lyons (Unofficial)
2011 WR Sammy Watkins (Unofficial)
2011 WR Kelvin Benjamin (Unofficial)
2011 DE Clay Burton (Unofficial - COMMITTED)
2011 S Chris Johnson (Unofficial - COMMITTED)
2011 FB Hunter Joyer (Unofficial - COMMITTED)
2011 WR Ja'Juan Story (Unofficial - COMMITTED)
2011 OT Trip Thurman (Unofficial - COMMITTED)
2011 ATH Jerell Adams
2011 DE/LB A.J. Johnson
2011 LB Lateek Townsend
2012 OT Patrick Miller
2012 WR Jaquay Williams
2012 QB Clay Chastain
2012 ATH Daron Blaylock
2012 ATH Zack Blaylock
2012 TE Ricky Parks
2012 RB DiAndre Atwater
2012 K Marshall Morgan
2012 OL Omari Phillips (COMMITTED)
2013 RB Derrick Henry

As I said, I'd rather the trio not be visiting.

That's a huge list!

FWIW, totally agree on there not being a GOOD time for them to visit the swamp, but it seems to me that the "best" time for them to visit is when a ton of other recruits are visiting too. Less 1 on 1 time w/ the coaches, less individual attention from the players, boosters, fans and females at after parties... In short, with so many recruits there, they become less special. Maybe that'll help our chances given the likely greater amount of 1 on 1 time they had here, maybe it'll hurt our chances with them being able to hang out w/ a lot more guys like them... tough to say.

I think, knowing the typical athlete ethos, I'll take our chances with more attention visibility (not to mention our jaw-dropping offense)...

My hope is that they come back for another visit after the season. Well, basically any time before signing day.

[uostudent]

I just looked at Florida's vistor list for this weekend, and I'd rather the trio not be visiting...

As shocking as this is, it looks like scout may be out of the loop on their visitor list. They only show Florida having the 5* DE Lynch visiting this weekend.

http://oregon.scout.com/a.z?s=128&p=9&c ... -1&yr=2011

Scouts definitely off on this one. This is what I have so far.

2011 QB Teddy Bridgewater (Official)
2011 WR George Farmer (Official)
2011 ATH Marqise Lee (Official)
2011 TE Junior Pome'e (Official)
2011 OT Jordan Prestwood (Official?)
2011 DE Aaron Lynch (Official)
2011 RB Mike Blakely (Unofficial- COMMITTED)
2011 ATH De'Ante "Pop" Saunders (Official- COMMITTED)
2011 S Wayne Lyons (Unofficial)
2011 WR Sammy Watkins (Unofficial)
2011 WR Kelvin Benjamin (Unofficial)
2011 DE Clay Burton (Unofficial - COMMITTED)
2011 S Chris Johnson (Unofficial - COMMITTED)
2011 FB Hunter Joyer (Unofficial - COMMITTED)
2011 WR Ja'Juan Story (Unofficial - COMMITTED)
2011 OT Trip Thurman (Unofficial - COMMITTED)
2011 ATH Jerell Adams
2011 DE/LB A.J. Johnson
2011 LB Lateek Townsend
2012 OT Patrick Miller
2012 WR Jaquay Williams
2012 QB Clay Chastain
2012 ATH Daron Blaylock
2012 ATH Zack Blaylock
2012 TE Ricky Parks
2012 RB DiAndre Atwater
2012 K Marshall Morgan
2012 OL Omari Phillips (COMMITTED)
2013 RB Derrick Henry

As I said, I'd rather the trio not be visiting.

That's a huge list!

FWIW, totally agree on there not being a GOOD time for them to visit the swamp, but it seems to me that the "best" time for them to visit is when a ton of other recruits are visiting too. Less 1 on 1 time w/ the coaches, less individual attention from the players, boosters, fans and females at after parties... In short, with so many recruits there, they become less special. Maybe that'll help our chances given the likely greater amount of 1 on 1 time they had here, maybe it'll hurt our chances with them being able to hang out w/ a lot more guys like them... tough to say.

I think, knowing the typical athlete ethos, I'll take our chances with more attention visibility (not to mention our jaw-dropping offense)...

My hope is that they come back for another visit after the season. Well, basically any time before signing day.

Aren't you a Florida fan?

I can't see any of the three going to Florida with having the option to play anywhere on the West Coast.

[NCDucks09]

I'm happy with just Blackmon. He's the kind of kid that has skills and is more than super excited to play at Oregon. His personality is intoxicating and his energy will infect other recruits.

Farmer is a future NFL player, he's big time, odds are he will go to the school the the most tradition for turning players at his position Pro at a high draft pick. Ala, USC or Florida.

I'll take an Oregon NC over Farmer, Lee, and Gibson any day.

[briarduck]

I'm happy with just Blackmon. He's the kind of kid that has skills and is more than super excited to play at Oregon. His personality is intoxicating and his energy will infect other recruits.

Farmer is a future NFL player, he's big time, odds are he will go to the school the the most tradition for turning players at his position Pro at a high draft pick. Ala, USC or Florida.

I'll take an Oregon NC over Farmer, Lee, and Gibson any day.

True but to win more we will need these "type" of players to keep winning NC's and remain a elite team...(but lets win this one first)

Love the news we are hearing on these guys...go get em coaches!

[NCDucks09]

True but to win more we will need these "type" of players to keep winning NC's and remain a elite team...(but lets win this one first)

Love the news we are hearing on these guys...go get em coaches!

I disagree, we don't need these types of players, look, we have been top 10 going on 3 years now, looking at a potential title, all with 2-4 star guys.

DT = 4 star
LMJ = 3 star (Heisman Canidate)
Maehl 3 star, Tuinei 2 star, DJ 4 star
Huff = 4 star
Harris = 4 star
Most of the O-line = 2-3 stars

The difference is, we are deeper with these quality players, rather than flush with some super-stars...

Actually, the true difference besides Depth is a man named Chip Kelly.

[wheaton4prez]

A giant visiting list like that is exciting for fans. But, I'm not sure if it would be good from a recruits perspective. With that many kids to get through, I don't see how the coaching staff would be able to give the same kind of time and consideration to each. Also, being there with a zillion other players at the same position might give the impression that the team doesn't have a strong role in mind for the player.

[Supreme]

Aren't you a Florida fan?

I can't see any of the three going to Florida with having the option to play anywhere on the West Coast.

Yes. But as I said, I'd prefer the trio go to Oregon. Florida will finish with a top 10 class regardless, they'll get theirs. This could end up being the Ducks most prolific recruiting class ever.

Florida pulled 2 of the 5 top rated Californian prospects last year, one being the top recruit in the nation. Id rather the trio not visit.

[uostudent]

Aren't you a Florida fan?

I can't see any of the three going to Florida with having the option to play anywhere on the West Coast.

Yes. But as I said, I'd prefer the trio go to Oregon. Florida will finish with a top 10 class regardless, they'll get theirs. This could end up being the Ducks most prolific recruiting class ever.

Florida pulled 2 of the 5 top rated Californian prospects last year, one being the top recruit in the nation. Id rather the trio not visit.

I'm not saying that Florida isn't capable of pulling West Coast recruits. From everything I've read, these three will be playing in the Pac 10 next season - Farmer most likely at USC.

[Supreme]

A giant visiting list like that is exciting for fans. But, I'm not sure if it would be good from a recruits perspective. With that many kids to get through, I don't see how the coaching staff would be able to give the same kind of time and consideration to each. Also, being there with a zillion other players at the same position might give the impression that the team doesn't have a strong role in mind for the player.

Well, there was a very similar recruiting weekend last season. Afterward, they ended up leading for quite a few players. Ronald Powell and Sharrif Floyd.

Anytime schools like Texas, Florida, and USC have huge recruiting weekends, they tend to turn a ton of recruits. Hence, I'd rather the trio not be visiting.

[greenyellow]

A giant visiting list like that is exciting for fans. But, I'm not sure if it would be good from a recruits perspective. With that many kids to get through, I don't see how the coaching staff would be able to give the same kind of time and consideration to each. Also, being there with a zillion other players at the same position might give the impression that the team doesn't have a strong role in mind for the player.

Well, there was a very similar recruiting weekend last season. Afterward, they ended up leading for quite a few players. Ronald Powell and Sharrif Floyd.

Anytime schools like Texas, Florida, and USC have huge recruiting weekends, they tend to turn a ton of recruits. Hence, I'd rather the trio not be visiting.

Oregon's had similar success with large visiting groups in the past. The 2004 class got a lot of it players after one big visit in January. I think there were others but that one is the one that stands out in my mind.

[UofO8]

Well, I can't think of a good time for them to visit Florida. My hopes are pretty low on the trio anyway.

Never.

But I think the Ducks land at least 1 of the trio.

Lee? It seems like he had the most praise of the three. Farmer and Gibson seem to be pretty well linked, so if we were going to land one of them, I would expect to land the entire trio.

Gibson or Lee. We're now in Gibson's top two, and from what I've gathered he was leaning towards Cal prior to the visit. Blowing out Cal at their place could go a long way for the Ducks chances, especially if they have some coaching turnover at seasons end. He's never really been big on SC, so I'm not too worried about them.

Lee, as I've been told, wants to leave Southern California. They didn't offer until about a month back, he doesn't have the option to play basketball, and they're recruiting him strictly as a safety. I think Lee likes us a lot, but I'm worried about Florida in his case. Miami is Miami. They don't pose much of a threat.

Now Farmer's the one I'm unsure of. I think it's finally hitting him that he can be successful outside of Southern California, and that attending SC isn't a must. I think he's still leaning that way, but he's no longer a lock in my opinion. If Kelly and company can turn Farmer, I think they get all three. Florida negative recruiting SC could do wonders for the Ducks chances.

If we we're to land one, I'd say it'd be Lee. But as I said, Florida worries me.(I'd rather they land at Oregon than Florida. Florida's going to get there's regardless. I'm pulling for Oregon to bring in an elite class)

Well, if we can pull Lee and Gibson, maybe it will sway Farmer to come with them.

[woundedknees]

IIRC, UW had 18 players visiting the weekend they actually swayed James Johnson away from the Ducks...