Devon Blackmon on his decision

[UOducksTK1]

I thought Tony DiFrancisco said it best via twitter: "Either 1. UCLA cap 2. Nike Shoes (UO) 3. Him laying on his back, suggesting UCLA "

Lol, well said.

[gofightingducks]

I don't think he will be a Duck but Oregon will be fine without him just like they have been fine without the numerous other recruits that have decided to go elsewhere. If he does become a Duck, great because he should play as a true freshman most likely and thrive inn Chip's offense.

[dthomas=ddixon]

I don't think you can completely ignore how he acts on twitter, mainly because we need help at WR right away. Its usually the mature, focused guys that are able to contribute right away. Look at Huff, he wasn't on twitter every 5 seconds dropping hints. He didn't even publicly switch to the Ducks, he just sent us his letter of intent on LOI day. And right away he stood out to the coaches with how mature & ahead of his age he was.

Not saying Blackmon has major issues & won't be able to contribute but I don't think anyone is wrong for being a little concerned over his twitter antics. Will he be the next Chris Harper? I don't think so at all but I also don't see him being the next Huff, which is something we could really use.

TCU probably isn't too impressed with Huff's antics. You guys are all looking about it from our point of view. These are all kids!

There were no "antics" though. He simply changed his mind & I'm sure let TCU's coaches know.

[Phenom]

I don't think you can completely ignore how he acts on twitter, mainly because we need help at WR right away. Its usually the mature, focused guys that are able to contribute right away. Look at Huff, he wasn't on twitter every 5 seconds dropping hints. He didn't even publicly switch to the Ducks, he just sent us his letter of intent on LOI day. And right away he stood out to the coaches with how mature & ahead of his age he was.

Not saying Blackmon has major issues & won't be able to contribute but I don't think anyone is wrong for being a little concerned over his twitter antics. Will he be the next Chris Harper? I don't think so at all but I also don't see him being the next Huff, which is something we could really use.

TCU probably isn't too impressed with Huff's antics. You guys are all looking about it from our point of view. These are all kids!

There were no "antics" though. He simply changed his mind & I'm sure let TCU's coaches know.

He remained committed to them until LOI day.

[UOducksTK1]

http://www.kyte.tv/ch/espnrecruit/20110 ... 089&l=2640

Nice hands. Having him and Sumler would be a luxurious set of WRs.

[Phalanx]

Haha right....so liking attention makes my lazy and a prima donna?

So you don't like Cliff Harris, I'm assuming?

That's funny, actually. My wife and her family are from Fresno, and we are always joking whenever Harris makes a great play and then proceeds to do his 'this is my house' monologue that 'he's putting his Fresno on'. No, I'm not a big fan of such antics. I never see LaMichael or Kenjon doing that kind of stuff. I get that 18-year-olds can grow and mature, but it isn't very auspicious to see this guy whoring for attention and playing games. Not my ideal recruit, but you have to forgive me - I grew up watching Joe Montana and Jerry Rice.

I will admit that sports for me is not all about winning - it's mostly about liking my team. A little lesson we learned from the Jail Blazers.

[dthomas=ddixon]

I don't think you can completely ignore how he acts on twitter, mainly because we need help at WR right away. Its usually the mature, focused guys that are able to contribute right away. Look at Huff, he wasn't on twitter every 5 seconds dropping hints. He didn't even publicly switch to the Ducks, he just sent us his letter of intent on LOI day. And right away he stood out to the coaches with how mature & ahead of his age he was.

Not saying Blackmon has major issues & won't be able to contribute but I don't think anyone is wrong for being a little concerned over his twitter antics. Will he be the next Chris Harper? I don't think so at all but I also don't see him being the next Huff, which is something we could really use.

TCU probably isn't too impressed with Huff's antics. You guys are all looking about it from our point of view. These are all kids!

There were no "antics" though. He simply changed his mind & I'm sure let TCU's coaches know.

He remained committed to them until LOI day.

Yeah I know. He didn't go on his twitter account & drop hints with pictures every single day up until LOI day. He took a visit out here, decided he wanted to be a Duck told both coaching staffs & sent us his LOI. Nothing public or attention getting.

Not that there's anything wrong with what Blackmon is doing, its always nice to have a few boisterous attention loving guys on the team. Those get me & everyone else fired up. Keith Lewis will always be one of my fave Ducks. But from what I've seen I wouldn't expect Blackmon to come in & have his s*** together from day one like Huff. He has some maturing to do.

[uostudent]

Brandon Huffman from scout:
-Meant to post this before leaving Orlando, but the rumor is that Devon Blackmon will pick UCLA on Weds over Oregon...
-This should be an interesting next day or so, to see where Blackmon does in fact end up. I said Oregon early in week, but now I'm 50-50
-And now I'm hearing on Blackmon that you can't count out USC at all for him...
-In other words, welcome to the stretch run of recruiting. Who knows.

I'm gonna stick with my original prediction: Blackmon to UCLA

I'd be shocked if he ended up at USC. They are absolutely stacked at WR. They need DB's and LB's more than anything.

[karlhungis]

Still guessing Ducks. We'll find out tomorrow.

[briarduck]

Brandon Huffman from scout:
-Meant to post this before leaving Orlando, but the rumor is that Devon Blackmon will pick UCLA on Weds over Oregon...
-This should be an interesting next day or so, to see where Blackmon does in fact end up. I said Oregon early in week, but now I'm 50-50
-And now I'm hearing on Blackmon that you can't count out USC at all for him...
-In other words, welcome to the stretch run of recruiting. Who knows.

I'm gonna stick with my original prediction: Blackmon to UCLA

I'd be shocked if he ended up at USC. They are absolutely stacked at WR. They need DB's and LB's more than anything.

Lets hope he was steering them...

This kid would be great in our offense, choosing UCLA would be a big mistake they suck and don't throw the ball well!

[greenyellow]

Brandon Huffman from scout:
-Meant to post this before leaving Orlando, but the rumor is that Devon Blackmon will pick UCLA on Weds over Oregon...
-This should be an interesting next day or so, to see where Blackmon does in fact end up. I said Oregon early in week, but now I'm 50-50
-And now I'm hearing on Blackmon that you can't count out USC at all for him...
-In other words, welcome to the stretch run of recruiting. Who knows.

I'm gonna stick with my original prediction: Blackmon to UCLA

I'd be shocked if he ended up at USC. They are absolutely stacked at WR. They need DB's and LB's more than anything.

Lets hope he was steering them...

This kid would be great in our offense, choosing UCLA would be a big mistake they suck and don't throw the ball well!

Being in the right offense doesn't always trump being close to home.

[Phenom]

Basically, Blackmon got what he wanted. We have no idea what the hell he's doing which means more suspense. Well played, bro.

[karlhungis]

Basically, Blackmon got what he wanted. We have no idea what the hell he's doing which means more suspense. Well played, bro.

Exactly.

[uostudent]

Brandon Huffman from scout:
-Meant to post this before leaving Orlando, but the rumor is that Devon Blackmon will pick UCLA on Weds over Oregon...
-This should be an interesting next day or so, to see where Blackmon does in fact end up. I said Oregon early in week, but now I'm 50-50
-And now I'm hearing on Blackmon that you can't count out USC at all for him...
-In other words, welcome to the stretch run of recruiting. Who knows.

I'm gonna stick with my original prediction: Blackmon to UCLA

I'd be shocked if he ended up at USC. They are absolutely stacked at WR. They need DB's and LB's more than anything.

Lets hope he was steering them...

This kid would be great in our offense, choosing UCLA would be a big mistake they suck and don't throw the ball well!

Being in the right offense doesn't always trump being close to home.

Which is why USC would be a better choice than UCLA.

Basically, Blackmon got what he wanted. We have no idea what the hell he's doing which means more suspense. Well played, bro.

Agree. Now watch him go to USC

[greenyellow]

If you had to give an award to the recruit who was the toughest to pin down on where they were going to school, I think Blackmon would have to be the hands-down favorite.