Are we making a move on Westerman?

[Oregonian]

...by the way guys, I go to school with some people that are friends with Westerman, and it sounds like his family is actually making the move to Texas shortly, I think it would take a ridiculous push to pull this off if that's the case.

[karlhungis]

I'm fine with the OL recruits that we already have. That being said, Westerman would be a fantastic grab.

[maxduck]

With the departure of Texas' offensive line coach, Chandler Hamilton offensive tackle Christian Westerman is welcoming other colleges to come in and pursue him, even though he says he hasn't decommitted from Texas.

Westerman, a 6-foot-5, 295-pound senior All-American, is visiting Auburn this weekend. He will likely also visit Oregon and Southern California and take his official recruiting trip to Texas. Westerman committed last spring to Texas.

http://www.azcentral.com/members/Blog/R ... ert/110903

[greenyellow]

It would be huge if Oregon could get someone like Westerman. I don't know how much room is left, but I doubt the coaches would turn him down. Plus, with Johnstone being a HS teammate, he would at least know 1 person up here.

[buckmarkduck]

ASU fans claim his best friend is Nick Rowland, so maybe we have a shot. They also claim he didn't live in Hamilton HS territory and only went there to win championships and that's how he will make his college choice; the school has to give him a good chance at winning a MNC.

[liberalduck]

What's this about Randall maybe not qualifying? I hadn't heard that.

Meh, it was a rumor sent out by JHop on 247 a few weeks back. More of a blip on the radar than anything else. Reading between the lines (literally and figuratively), it sounds like Hop's pretty confident that Randall is having some serious grade issues and looks JC bound. It's JHop so take it fwiw...

Could be something, could be nothing.

No, I started this "rumor" and it is not a rumor, it is true ( not that he WONT qualify, but that he is going to have a HARD time qualifying). My source on this is good.

Clearly crucial details to the overall story. Thanks for the imperative correction there Fecta.

In all seriousness, I don't think this is a surprise. Randall's the type of athlete that you take a chance on and overbook (if possible) in case he can't qualify. Even if he does and you oversign, SOMETHING beyond Chip or anyone elses' control will inevitably happen in the offseason opening up a spot or two...

I hope Randall qualifies and that we get him. That being said, I really feel good about Mariota, the kid out of Hawaii. I think he may even end up giving Bennett a run for his money down the line sometime. That is, if he can continue to develop his passing game. And I don't say this lightly. I think highly of Bennett. In fact, when all is said and done, he may end up being better than Thomas. We haven't seen how he performs in games and there are always intangibles that make a great QB, but if he has them, he could become a very good QB for the Ducks. Everything I have heard indicates that he is the best passer on the team and is faster than Thomas. He is also very familiar with our type of offense. In regards to recruiting multiple QBs, you have to keep the cupboards full. One never knows how a high school player is going to transition to college ball and develop or how injuries might change the order on the roster.

[dthomas=ddixon]

Westerman wide open now
http://oregon.rivals.com/barrier_noentr ... &mid=&rid=

The number one rated prospect in Arizona is 6-foot-5, 288 pounder Christian Westerman. The 4* recruit is highly coveted and until recently was thought to be a solid commit to the Texas Longhorns. That however, appears to have changed.

[maxduck]

By visiting both Auburn and Oregon some speculate this Arizona kid is trying to get a sideline pass in Glendale.

[hualalai06]

By visiting both Auburn and Oregon some speculate this Arizona kid is trying to get a sideline pass in Glendale.

Smart kid.

[UOducksTK1]

ASU fans claim his best friend is Nick Rowland, so maybe we have a shot. They also claim he didn't live in Hamilton HS territory and only went there to win championships and that's how he will make his college choice; the school has to give him a good chance at winning a MNC.

Well not too surprised, especially since Oregon and Auburn are two teams he's considering.

[RebelDuck]

By visiting both Auburn and Oregon some speculate this Arizona kid is trying to get a sideline pass in Glendale.

Would be funny if true but that would constitute a recruiting violation.

[southernoregonduck]

Westerman wide open now
http://oregon.rivals.com/barrier_noentr ... &mid=&rid=

The number one rated prospect in Arizona is 6-foot-5, 288 pounder Christian Westerman. The 4* recruit is highly coveted and until recently was thought to be a solid commit to the Texas Longhorns. That however, appears to have changed.

According to that article Westerman's father says he's talked to coach Greatwood a couple of times. They talked about getting together in January most likely after the Under Armour all star game. As far as the rumor about them buying a house in Austin, it is not true. He says they've talked about it but nothing solid yet. He says "We could live in Austin or we could live in Eugene."

[Bigducker]

Westerman wide open now
http://oregon.rivals.com/barrier_noentr ... &mid=&rid=

The number one rated prospect in Arizona is 6-foot-5, 288 pounder Christian Westerman. The 4* recruit is highly coveted and until recently was thought to be a solid commit to the Texas Longhorns. That however, appears to have changed.

According to that article Westerman's father says he's talked to coach Greatwood a couple of times. They talked about getting together in January most likely after the Under Armour all star game. As far as the rumor about them buying a house in Austin, it is not true. He says they've talked about it but nothing solid yet. He says "We could live in Austin or we could live in Eugene."

I think that is very good news that his father has talked to Greatwood, The former OL coach of the year. That's a very telling piece of info IMO. At least we a very much in the pic.

[hines]

he ain't comin. next.

[ncduck]

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