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agreed, Barr would be sweet.UOducksTK1 wrote:Winning is apparently everything. Barr would be a tremendous pick up. I mean we are talking about a top 10 DT with big time smarts (3.7 GPA).brich75 wrote:WOW I DONT THINK i HAVE EVER SEEN A LIST OF GUYS LIKE THAT SO HIGH ON OREGON AT THE SAME TIME!?!?
I love it
Ever consider maybe it is not that they think his style would not fit, but maybe they just think he is a little overrated? If they really never went that hard after him, that would be the most logical explanation. Either that or they are worried about him qualifying.Bigducker wrote:Don't think it's coach NA at all . I think it's coach Azz and maybe Chip, who prefers the taller more athletic DT's.Duck07 wrote:This is why I don't like NA. You take a guy like Vili and make packages around him. Just like the Ravens actually utilize the unreal strengths of Haloti (not saying Vili = HN), when you've got a guy that excels in eating up blockers, (especially with a heavy fire zone team like we are) you fricking use him! This isn't a case of building around a player instead of the team concept, but my goodness, in 2 of CK's 3 losses, a major component was not being able to stop the run right up the middle. You can put him in multiple schemes in our current D without having to sacrifice anything imo as the big knock would be fatigue but we already rotate so many guys period.glazeduck wrote:I've felt that way too and I think you're right...PDXShogun wrote:Is it just me or does it seem like our staff never made Moala a priority? I'm not even sure he ever got a legitimate offer from us and I know our staff prefers quicker attacking lineman over the hulking space-eater types. Despite being a 5* I'm not sure how well he fits our scheme.
Still, scheme or no scheme, it's hard to deny that one of our weaknesses, maybe our biggest weakness on D, is our ability to stuff the run, specifically up the middle. That's not likely to improve with Paysinger, Matthews, Bair, Clark, Turner, and Rowe all leaving... Also, say what you want about his deficiencies (not hard to see or diagnose) but TJax the 3rd is our best corner against the run, he's gone as well...
It's probably a fan- and video game-esque fantasy, but I'd have to think Vili's size and strength would help stop the run and open lanes for our other, more athletic DLmen and LBs
While there will be some disappointments this recruiting cycle, I have a feeling that there just won't be as many as in past years.thomas time wrote:I'm as excited about all these recruits having so much interest in Oregon, but at the same time I don't what get my hopes up. It seems like last year there was alot of talk about getting tons of top players and not getting most of them outside of Rickey. I know this year is different with being undeafted and I trust all the insiders, but maybe it's just me and not get too excited until its offical.
The longer he delay's his commitment the stronger the Ducks chances are IMO. As long as the Ducks go to the NC game.Boom wrote:http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/blog?nam ... id=5876077
Also visiting the Bears is national recruit and Under Armour All-American Todd Barr (Lakewood, Calif.). Barr has taken several unofficial visits to Berkeley and has come close to committing to the Bears multiple times.
He has also officially visited Washington, Florida and Oregon and was set to visit Miami in two weeks but will no longer take that visit. Getting Barr to take an official visit is huge for Cal as it will allow them one last shot to land the talented defensive tackle.
Following his visit to Florida, Barr was ready to commit to the Gators. He had a home visit Wednesday night with Gator coach Brian White and although the visit went very well, the general feeling from those close to Barr is this will come down to the Bears and Ducks.
Barr's official visit to Oregon a few weeks back was eye-opening and, like his Florida trip, the athlete was ready to commit to the Ducks a few days after he returned. So far in his recruitment, the general theme seems to be whoever talks to Barr last is the new leader, which could put the Bears in good shape if he decides to commit shortly after his weekend visit.
I would be pretty surprised if he doesn't commit to Cal this time.
I personally think that Tedford was completely aware of what was going on there and just used Tosh as the scapegoat. To me, that speaks volumes about the integrity of both coaches.ncduck wrote:^^^ The only thing about Cal he's gonna hear on ESPN is that their Dline coach had his players fake injuries because he didn't believe in his players enough. For all of the good things that Tosh does, this should speak volumes to recruits.
Sometimes its easy to forget that these recruits are only 17 and 18 years old... until you read something like this.Boom wrote:http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/blog?nam ... id=5876077
Also visiting the Bears is national recruit and Under Armour All-American Todd Barr (Lakewood, Calif.). Barr has taken several unofficial visits to Berkeley and has come close to committing to the Bears multiple times.
He has also officially visited Washington, Florida and Oregon and was set to visit Miami in two weeks but will no longer take that visit. Getting Barr to take an official visit is huge for Cal as it will allow them one last shot to land the talented defensive tackle.
Following his visit to Florida, Barr was ready to commit to the Gators. He had a home visit Wednesday night with Gator coach Brian White and although the visit went very well, the general feeling from those close to Barr is this will come down to the Bears and Ducks.
Barr's official visit to Oregon a few weeks back was eye-opening and, like his Florida trip, the athlete was ready to commit to the Ducks a few days after he returned. So far in his recruitment, the general theme seems to be whoever talks to Barr last is the new leader, which could put the Bears in good shape if he decides to commit shortly after his weekend visit.
I would be pretty surprised if he doesn't commit to Cal this time.
It sometimes is since once they hit the football field, we don't notice it. At this age, they don't all have the reasoning and decision-making skills yet to be fully aware of the impacts one decision will make. This is where good parents and/or advisers comes into play.uo2010 wrote:Sometimes its easy to forget that these recruits are only 17 and 18 years old... until you read something like this.Boom wrote:http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/blog?nam ... id=5876077
Also visiting the Bears is national recruit and Under Armour All-American Todd Barr (Lakewood, Calif.). Barr has taken several unofficial visits to Berkeley and has come close to committing to the Bears multiple times.
He has also officially visited Washington, Florida and Oregon and was set to visit Miami in two weeks but will no longer take that visit. Getting Barr to take an official visit is huge for Cal as it will allow them one last shot to land the talented defensive tackle.
Following his visit to Florida, Barr was ready to commit to the Gators. He had a home visit Wednesday night with Gator coach Brian White and although the visit went very well, the general feeling from those close to Barr is this will come down to the Bears and Ducks.
Barr's official visit to Oregon a few weeks back was eye-opening and, like his Florida trip, the athlete was ready to commit to the Ducks a few days after he returned. So far in his recruitment, the general theme seems to be whoever talks to Barr last is the new leader, which could put the Bears in good shape if he decides to commit shortly after his weekend visit.
I would be pretty surprised if he doesn't commit to Cal this time.
Seriously, how often does a recruit not enjoy an official visit visit? Probably in the 5-10% category.duckydoug wrote:sounds like had a good time at Cal according Biggins.
*sigh*
