Diante Jackson

[fernandez5]

He popped up on my people I might know on fbook and I clicked on his profile and his profile pic was him in Oregon gear and had pictures of him playing at a jc and a comment or two saying he'll be back in Oregon soon enough. Any news on this guy? Is he planning on coming back to play here? Would we take him back? How long does he have to be at a jc before he could come back?

[Oregonian]

I can't remember if he burned bridges when he left.

[greenyellow]

I thought he said that he wanted to get away from Chip Kelly and the whole football program. Maybe things have changed or things weren't as bad as initially reported. I believe it when I see him on the field though.

[buckmarkduck]

Really I don't think we have ever heard anything directly from Diante, just 2nd hand info.

[ljginger]

When I hear that name I think playmaker! Hope he gets his grades up and get back to Eugene!

[Destroyer77]

Yeah there was nothing ever directly from him. He was a credit short and was, therefore, ineligible. I don't know how that happened, but if he went to a JC and got his act together, it would be great to have him back.

[hines]

i think the chances of him coming back are at damn near zero.

[woundedknees]

Jackson played this season for Diablo Valley College (The Vikings), whose main Campus is located in Pleasant Hill, Ca.

http://www.dvc.edu/news/successPostSeas ... 101209.htm



"The Vikings football team, coached by Mike Darr, had an 8-2 record overall, and was 4-1 in conference play. The team was invited to play in the Graffiti Bowl at Modesto Junior College vs Modesto. (Jackson's team lost 45-21, with the QB throwing 4 Ints, at least 2 of which were pick 6's.)"

"Joey Bradley, Vikings quarterback, was named the Offensive Player of the Year, and eight players were named all-conference selections. They were Nick Garitano, Greg Wilson, Chase Danska, and Diante Jackson on offense, and Morgan Breslin, Derek Goetting, Byron Richardson, and Chris Mamon on defense."

Jackson is considered a RS Freshman, so I am not sure if he would be eligible to return to the Ducks without graduating... However, if he managed to graduate from JC this spring, it does open up an intriguing set of possibilities, eh?

[greenyellow]

Jackson played this season for Diablo Valley College (The Vikings), whose main Campus is located in Pleasant Hill, Ca.

http://www.dvc.edu/news/successPostSeas ... 101209.htm



"The Vikings football team, coached by Mike Darr, had an 8-2 record overall, and was 4-1 in conference play. The team was invited to play in the Graffiti Bowl at Modesto Junior College vs Modesto. (Jackson's team lost 45-21, with the QB throwing 4 Ints, at least 2 of which were pick 6's.)"

"Joey Bradley, Vikings quarterback, was named the Offensive Player of the Year, and eight players were named all-conference selections. They were Nick Garitano, Greg Wilson, Chase Danska, and Diante Jackson on offense, and Morgan Breslin, Derek Goetting, Byron Richardson, and Chris Mamon on defense."

Jackson is considered a RS Freshman, so I am not sure if he would be eligible to return to the Ducks without graduating... However, if he managed to graduate from JC this spring, it does open up an intriguing set of possibilities, eh?

If, a big if at that, he came back, he would be a RS SO with 3 to play since he redshirted in 2009 and 2010 would have been his first year of playing.

[Phenom]

I saw his comments as well about a month ago as well, but didn't want to post something because I was afraid I would be called a stalker. He said something about can't wait to get back to Eugene.

[MacDuck]

This would be a shocking development since I believe there has been other Facebook type comments attributed to Diante where he clearly stated no interest in UO and expecting to play for ASU in his future. Like Hines said, I wouldn't be looking for DJ back at Oregon.

[buckmarkduck]

I would think, with this being his 2nd year of school, he would be eligible to be recruited by ASU or anyone else, and he hasn't signed with anyone. Remember he was only 1 credit shy last year so as long as he went to class and turned in his work he should be well on his way to an AA. Peppers failed out of UO and went to a JC and worked his way back on the team.

Also remember his grandma and mom loved UO and Chip Kelly, and his cousin is still on the team.

[Handsome Dan]

Perhaps that's why the coaching staff is apparently leaving a WR spot open we think they should be filling?

[greenyellow]

I would think, with this being his 2nd year of school, he would be eligible to be recruited by ASU or anyone else, and he hasn't signed with anyone. Remember he was only 1 credit shy last year so as long as he went to class and turned in his work he should be well on his way to an AA. Peppers failed out of UO and went to a JC and worked his way back on the team.

Also remember his grandma and mom loved UO and Chip Kelly, and his cousin is still on the team.

I'm thinking that coaches may allow him to walk-on, like Peppers did, and earn a scholarship again. The big question mark will be if he can pay for a year of school while also playing football. It can be done but it would be hard for him. That's why I sort of expect him to go elsewhere with a scholarship.

[dd10snoop28]

I saw a post on his FB a while back that said something like hell no I'm not going back there and he said something negative about Chip Kelly.He also said something about playing in the state of Arizona.

Take it for what it's worth.