Kyrie Wilson no longer Duck commit

[MacDuck]

According to the Duck Rivals guy who just spoke w/Kyrie, he was a commit, but had been told by the coaches all along that they had some reservations about him "making it in" and that other players had emerged as well. We'll likely take some flack for this on recruiting forums, etc. but it does sound like Wilson knew his situation wasn't 100% firm and he's taking it ok.

I think w/Hardrick firming up yesterday they knew they didn't want both guys and they liked Rodney better. This also leaves a little more room to pursue a WR like Cesar and hopefully have room for BJ Kelley as well. It always looked they they had quite a few LBs of similar size and it was a little puzzling. I don't think this implies anything re Lamar Dawson as he won't be deciding until NLI day or so.

[vagusnerve]

According to the Duck Rivals guy who just spoke w/Kyrie, he was a commit, but had been told by the coaches all along that they had some reservations about him "making it in" and that other players had emerged as well. We'll likely take some flack for this on recruiting forums, etc. but it does sound like Wilson knew his situation wasn't 100% firm and he's taking it ok.

I think w/Hardrick firming up yesterday they knew they didn't want both guys and they liked Rodney better. This also leaves a little more room to pursue a WR like Cesar and hopefully have room for BJ Kelley as well. It always looked they they had quite a few LBs of similar size and it was a little puzzling. I don't think this implies anything re Lamar Dawson as he won't be deciding until NLI day or so.

Going off of what you've said MacDuck, it looks like we have 20 commits.

I've heard 22-23 for this year which sounds about right.

Considering this, do we really take another WR with three guys coming in + a TE?

I can see saving a spot for Lee or Dawson even if they aren't at positions of need. Otherwise, take 2 DTs + 1 DE and we're sorted. That's what i'd say based on my knowledge anyway.

[Phalanx]

I remember Marty posting on this guy last fall that he would never be a duck, and that is why he was never listed as a commit. I thought the implication was that he had grade issues, but I'm not sure. Anyway, I wish him well, but we had too many linebackers anyway - he probably wouldn't have played much, so it's really a good thing for both parties.

[MacDuck]

According to the Duck Rivals guy who just spoke w/Kyrie, he was a commit, but had been told by the coaches all along that they had some reservations about him "making it in" and that other players had emerged as well. We'll likely take some flack for this on recruiting forums, etc. but it does sound like Wilson knew his situation wasn't 100% firm and he's taking it ok.

I think w/Hardrick firming up yesterday they knew they didn't want both guys and they liked Rodney better. This also leaves a little more room to pursue a WR like Cesar and hopefully have room for BJ Kelley as well. It always looked they they had quite a few LBs of similar size and it was a little puzzling. I don't think this implies anything re Lamar Dawson as he won't be deciding until NLI day or so.

Going off of what you've said MacDuck, it looks like we have 20 commits.

I've heard 22-23 for this year which sounds about right.

Considering this, do we really take another WR with three guys coming in + a TE?

I can see saving a spot for Lee or Dawson even if they aren't at positions of need. Otherwise, take 2 DTs + 1 DE and we're sorted. That's what i'd say based on my knowledge anyway.

I've heard closer to 25-26 is the more realistic figure due to some possible greyshirts; a possible transfer, etc. I think BJ Kelley is almost for sure in if he wants in. They'll probably continue after the new WR Cesar, but I bet he ends up in So Florida anyway. Heyward & Roderick Byers (DE) will be here this weekend, along w/Kelley and I think all have full offers. That leaves Koa Ka'ai, Simmons, and possbily 1-2 unknowns/surprises. We're done at TE as Andrew Peterson is not in the picture anymore. Marquis Lee will undoubtedly have a spot if he wants it, but most feel USC probably gets him anyway. Dawson could shock and pick us, but not counting on it

[uostudent]

According to the Duck Rivals guy who just spoke w/Kyrie, he was a commit, but had been told by the coaches all along that they had some reservations about him "making it in" and that other players had emerged as well. We'll likely take some flack for this on recruiting forums, etc. but it does sound like Wilson knew his situation wasn't 100% firm and he's taking it ok.

I think w/Hardrick firming up yesterday they knew they didn't want both guys and they liked Rodney better. This also leaves a little more room to pursue a WR like Cesar and hopefully have room for BJ Kelley as well. It always looked they they had quite a few LBs of similar size and it was a little puzzling. I don't think this implies anything re Lamar Dawson as he won't be deciding until NLI day or so.

Going off of what you've said MacDuck, it looks like we have 20 commits.

I've heard 22-23 for this year which sounds about right.

Considering this, do we really take another WR with three guys coming in + a TE?

I can see saving a spot for Lee or Dawson even if they aren't at positions of need. Otherwise, take 2 DTs + 1 DE and we're sorted. That's what i'd say based on my knowledge anyway.

I've heard closer to 25-26 is the more realistic figure due to some possible greyshirts; a possible transfer, etc. I think BJ Kelley is almost for sure in if he wants in. They'll probably continue after the new WR Cesar, but I bet he ends up in So Florida anyway. Heyward & Roderick Byers (DE) will be here this weekend, along w/Kelley and I think all have full offers. That leaves Koa Ka'ai, Simmons, and possbily 1-2 unknowns/surprises. We're done at TE as Andrew Peterson is not in the picture anymore. Marquis Lee will undoubtedly have a spot if he wants it, but most feel USC probably gets him anyway. Dawson could shock and pick us, but not counting on it

This post is spot on. It sounds like Oregon has a great shot at Heyward and Byers (assuming that Clemson doesn't offer him). Hopefully, Kelley will commit on his visit. Ka'ai would be a huge addition, but it sounds like he's very high on Nebraska. He also had a great trip to Stanford this weekend. I'm expecting Dawson to end up at Kentucky. At this point, Simmons is a mystery.

[vagusnerve]

According to the Duck Rivals guy who just spoke w/Kyrie, he was a commit, but had been told by the coaches all along that they had some reservations about him "making it in" and that other players had emerged as well. We'll likely take some flack for this on recruiting forums, etc. but it does sound like Wilson knew his situation wasn't 100% firm and he's taking it ok.

I think w/Hardrick firming up yesterday they knew they didn't want both guys and they liked Rodney better. This also leaves a little more room to pursue a WR like Cesar and hopefully have room for BJ Kelley as well. It always looked they they had quite a few LBs of similar size and it was a little puzzling. I don't think this implies anything re Lamar Dawson as he won't be deciding until NLI day or so.

Going off of what you've said MacDuck, it looks like we have 20 commits.

I've heard 22-23 for this year which sounds about right.

Considering this, do we really take another WR with three guys coming in + a TE?

I can see saving a spot for Lee or Dawson even if they aren't at positions of need. Otherwise, take 2 DTs + 1 DE and we're sorted. That's what i'd say based on my knowledge anyway.

I've heard closer to 25-26 is the more realistic figure due to some possible greyshirts; a possible transfer, etc. I think BJ Kelley is almost for sure in if he wants in. They'll probably continue after the new WR Cesar, but I bet he ends up in So Florida anyway. Heyward & Roderick Byers (DE) will be here this weekend, along w/Kelley and I think all have full offers. That leaves Koa Ka'ai, Simmons, and possbily 1-2 unknowns/surprises. We're done at TE as Andrew Peterson is not in the picture anymore. Marquis Lee will undoubtedly have a spot if he wants it, but most feel USC probably gets him anyway. Dawson could shock and pick us, but not counting on it

I hear what you're saying and it makes some sense.

Two questions though:

1 is the possible transfer seastrunk? would be a real shame given he just redshirted

2 why take 25-26 when next year we'll only get to offer like 15? by all accounts, we'll see a huge recruiting bump for the next season after the natty...

[greenyellow]

According to the Duck Rivals guy who just spoke w/Kyrie, he was a commit, but had been told by the coaches all along that they had some reservations about him "making it in" and that other players had emerged as well. We'll likely take some flack for this on recruiting forums, etc. but it does sound like Wilson knew his situation wasn't 100% firm and he's taking it ok.

I think w/Hardrick firming up yesterday they knew they didn't want both guys and they liked Rodney better. This also leaves a little more room to pursue a WR like Cesar and hopefully have room for BJ Kelley as well. It always looked they they had quite a few LBs of similar size and it was a little puzzling. I don't think this implies anything re Lamar Dawson as he won't be deciding until NLI day or so.

Going off of what you've said MacDuck, it looks like we have 20 commits.

I've heard 22-23 for this year which sounds about right.

Considering this, do we really take another WR with three guys coming in + a TE?

I can see saving a spot for Lee or Dawson even if they aren't at positions of need. Otherwise, take 2 DTs + 1 DE and we're sorted. That's what i'd say based on my knowledge anyway.

I've heard closer to 25-26 is the more realistic figure due to some possible greyshirts; a possible transfer, etc. I think BJ Kelley is almost for sure in if he wants in. They'll probably continue after the new WR Cesar, but I bet he ends up in So Florida anyway. Heyward & Roderick Byers (DE) will be here this weekend, along w/Kelley and I think all have full offers. That leaves Koa Ka'ai, Simmons, and possbily 1-2 unknowns/surprises. We're done at TE as Andrew Peterson is not in the picture anymore. Marquis Lee will undoubtedly have a spot if he wants it, but most feel USC probably gets him anyway. Dawson could shock and pick us, but not counting on it

I hear what you're saying and it makes some sense.

Two questions though:

1 is the possible transfer seastrunk? would be a real shame given he just redshirted

2 why take 25-26 when next year we'll only get to offer like 15? by all accounts, we'll see a huge recruiting bump for the next season after the natty...

I doubt Seastrunk transfers at this point since he would have to sit out another year if he decided to go to another FBS school and he probably wouldn't want to go down to the FCS just to play sooner. Most players aren't going to want to sit out 2 full seasons.

[buckmarkduck]

Why does so many around here think Lache is unhappy and leaving? He's said he's happy multiple times, the only thing he didn't like was sitting this year. Guess what if he leaves he will just sit another year.

[UOducksTK1]

Hopefully this isn't like the Ramos situation.. My guess is grades could have been an issue?

Sucks though for Kyrie, wish him luck wherever he ends up.

[greenyellow]

Hopefully this isn't like the Ramos situation.. My guess is grades could have been an issue?

Sucks though for Kyrie, wish him luck wherever he ends up.

I would suspect that grades may be an issue. If it's his grades, I think he ends up at a JC or a school like Fresno State.

[vagusnerve]

Why does so many around here think Lache is unhappy and leaving? He's said he's happy multiple times, the only thing he didn't like was sitting this year. Guess what if he leaves he will just sit another year.

I don't know. I've read on every Ducks blog that he is unhappy right now and there is supposedly a video of him talking about how he wants to go to auburn or some crap. Who knows, I'm sure it's overblown but that's the buzz. I'll try to find the video and see it.

[uodux1212]

Why does so many around here think Lache is unhappy and leaving? He's said he's happy multiple times, the only thing he didn't like was sitting this year. Guess what if he leaves he will just sit another year.

I don't know. I've read on every Ducks blog that he is unhappy right now and there is supposedly a video of him talking about how he wants to go to auburn or some crap. Who knows, I'm sure it's overblown but that's the buzz. I'll try to find the video and see it.

Here's the interview....
http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/college-f ... ing-997507

There's a whole thread on the video/subject in Kelly's Heroes viewtopic.php?f=5&t=9389

[briarduck]

You have to feel for the kid but as far as our Ducks, I just hope we fill his spot with someone with more talent that contributes!