Tra Carson commits

[UOducksTK1]

As someone else astutely pointed out earlier, he is reminiscent of Blount in 2008.

I actually think he is already a little more agile and shifty than Blount was in 08

I don't know, Blount was pretty agile also, don't forget those ridiculous hurdles.. They are definitely similar though, they are built big, and both have slow acceleration but solid speed once they got going.

[UOducksTK1]

btw up to #14 on Rivals.com, and I'm sure we land a few more 4/5 star recruits. I think a top 10 class is looking like a solid possibility.

[gofightingducks]

Just saw his Youtube highlights, the competition seems a little lacking as he's a giant out there and only 6'2", but he seems to have great vision which is LMJ's best attribute and is key in our offense.

I think that is why both he and LMJ were/are not rated higher but LMJ is not doing too bad at the college level against bigger stronger BCS competition. I am glad bigger programs overlook these guys.

[polyduck]

...this will do nothing but RAISE the level of competition between Seastrunk, Williams and Carson for the upcoming 2011 Spring Game! It's a beautiful thing.....welcome aboard Tra!

[MFRDuckFan]

Wow.........kid is a man among boys in his film. So glad he's a Duck!!!

[Hoagduck]

I keep reading about how he broke some of LMJ's HS records. Any details or a link? Thanks.

[hjpop]

Any idea how we use his skills, though? LMJ and Barner return the speed but is Lache and/or Dontae supposed to be the "thunder" part? Lache looked more shifty and small and Dontae's stats don't scream "power back" like some of our past players. If Tra can come in and really kick some ass during the fall, it wouldn't hurt to have him in the rotation somewhere.

[duckgrad99]

Any idea how we use his skills, though? LMJ and Barner return the speed but is Lache and/or Dontae supposed to be the "thunder" part? Lache looked more shifty and small and Dontae's stats don't scream "power back" like some of our past players. If Tra can come in and really kick some ass during the fall, it wouldn't hurt to have him in the rotation somewhere.

I would be shocked if Carson doesn't redshirt next season.

[gofightingducks]

Any idea how we use his skills, though? LMJ and Barner return the speed but is Lache and/or Dontae supposed to be the "thunder" part? Lache looked more shifty and small and Dontae's stats don't scream "power back" like some of our past players. If Tra can come in and really kick some ass during the fall, it wouldn't hurt to have him in the rotation somewhere.

With the depth if LMJ stays it is likely Tra redshirts but it would be great to see him push Lache and Dontae. It will probably be a pretty steady rotation of LMJ, Barner and Williams if you went off of the way everyone is playing right now but things could click for Lache and he could do some great things, he could also be used like Barner because of his speed. It is a nice problem to have, now if Chip and Co. can close on some WR's and DT's Oregon will be looking good at pretty much every position.

[woundedknees]

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Single season record for yardage, at 2204, and career TD record.