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[UOducksTK1]

I heard his teammate Jackson is visiting this weekend

Where did you hear this? He's already been on an official to Eugene and if he's back on his own dime that is, indeed, a pretty big deal.
It would also reflect a great deal of confidence IMO in his ability to qualify academically.

Yeah that's not true. Texas Tech worries me for Jackson though. I think he ends up there.

[greenyellow]

I heard his teammate Jackson is visiting this weekend

Where did you hear this? He's already been on an official to Eugene and if he's back on his own dime that is, indeed, a pretty big deal.
It would also reflect a great deal of confidence IMO in his ability to qualify academically.

Yeah that's not true. Texas Tech worries me for Jackson though. I think he ends up there.

So TTU is still in it for both him and Simmons? They may be the team to beat for them if Simmons/Jackson are a package deal.

[WoodyDuck]

Simmons is visiting USC next weekend. That cannot be the best of news for Oregon.

[WoodyDuck]

How can he visit USC? I thought he had taken all 5 visits.

Rivals shows otherwise. His USC visit next weekend will be number five. Not the best news.

[UOducksTK1]

I heard his teammate Jackson is visiting this weekend

Where did you hear this? He's already been on an official to Eugene and if he's back on his own dime that is, indeed, a pretty big deal.
It would also reflect a great deal of confidence IMO in his ability to qualify academically.

Yeah that's not true. Texas Tech worries me for Jackson though. I think he ends up there.

So TTU is still in it for both him and Simmons? They may be the team to beat for them if Simmons/Jackson are a package deal.

Definitely a possibility. I remember hearing somewhere (I think scout), that Simmons wasn't as ecstatic as Texas Tech compared to Jackson. I have a feeling they may end up at different schools though, we'll see.

[greenyellow]

I heard his teammate Jackson is visiting this weekend

Where did you hear this? He's already been on an official to Eugene and if he's back on his own dime that is, indeed, a pretty big deal.
It would also reflect a great deal of confidence IMO in his ability to qualify academically.

Yeah that's not true. Texas Tech worries me for Jackson though. I think he ends up there.

So TTU is still in it for both him and Simmons? They may be the team to beat for them if Simmons/Jackson are a package deal.

Definitely a possibility. I remember hearing somewhere (I think scout), that Simmons wasn't as ecstatic as Texas Tech compared to Jackson. I have a feeling they may end up at different schools though, we'll see.

Out of those 2, I would rather have Simmons if both don't end up here.

[TheMaehlMan]

Out of those 2, I would rather have Simmons if both don't end up here.

Absolutely. Simmons is more of a need and doesn't have the grade issues that Jackson has(I may be confusing him with another recruit).

[wvduck34]

We get Heyward and we got it made in the shade!!!

[greenyellow]

Out of those 2, I would rather have Simmons if both don't end up here.

Absolutely. Simmons is more of a need and doesn't have the grade issues that Jackson has(I may be confusing him with another recruit).

You're not mistaken as Jackson does have some questions surrounding his academic situation.

[MacDuck]

Right now both Simmons and Jackson have work to do academically.

Jackson has stated very recently that TT has been his #1 choice most of the time and that he sometimes flips to Oregon. Simmons has been more closed in terms of ever naming a favorite. Actually, Simmons doesn't say a lot himself and leaves most of the talk to his HS coach. Some maintain that if DS would have kept his original announcement timing and declared at the USAAB he would have chosen Oregon. If you ask TT folks they would disagree. No matter, the fact that he decided to take the final trip anywhere indicates that whatever team was in the lead probably wasn't a big fave or he likely would not be taking this trip. I really think he's pretty torn between us & TT and wants to see if USC is so enticing to break up the logjam.

Either UF or USC is worrisome as a final visit due to how well they can close on recruits. Right now I truly think it will be a 3 way tie between Oregon, TT, & USC after he trips their next weekend. I know some are worried about Pitt, but I think they're on the outside looking in. 1 school is going to be very happy on 2/2.

[uostudent]

Right now both Simmons and Jackson have work to do academically.

Jackson has stated very recently that TT has been his #1 choice most of the time and that he sometimes flips to Oregon. Simmons has been more closed in terms of ever naming a favorite. Actually, Simmons doesn't say a lot himself and leaves most of the talk to his HS coach. Some maintain that if DS would have kept his original announcement timing and declared at the USAAB he would have chosen Oregon. If you ask TT folks they would disagree. No matter, the fact that he decided to take the final trip anywhere indicates that whatever team was in the lead probably wasn't a big fave or he likely would not be taking this trip. I really think he's pretty torn between us & TT and wants to see if USC is so enticing to break up the logjam.

Either UF or USC is worrisome as a final visit due to how well they can close on recruits. Right now I truly think it will be a 3 way tie between Oregon, TT, & USC after he trips their next weekend. I know some are worried about Pitt, but I think they're on the outside looking in. 1 school is going to be very happy on 2/2.

Good post. Texas Tech might be Jackson's only option, as Big 12 schools can take two prop 48 players per year. I haven't seen anything about Simmons' test scores, but it sounds like he should qualify. In some ways, I prefer Christian Heyward since he's an excellent student. Questionable students can sometimes make it in, but then they often struggle to stay eligible (Diante Jackson, Tyrece Gaines).

[buckmarkduck]

I don't know what Simmons got on his SAT or ACT, but he does have a 2.5 gpa so not the greatest but i think it's good enough for athletes to get in.

[sx1080]

I don't know what Simmons got on his SAT or ACT, but he does have a 2.5 gpa so not the greatest but i think it's good enough for athletes to get in.

Simmons retook his SAT recently. or was suppose to. 1st time..no dice.

I'm betting Tech for both.


all out press for Heyward.

Roderick Beyers is a fallback. I think.... or Chip may just take Beyers if he commits this weekend.

[karlhungis]

Reading between the lines on 247 and it sounds like things aren't looking good for Heyward. Hopefully Byers had a good time.

[MacDuck]

Justin did hear from his sources re Heyward's visit. He didn't speak to Christian directly as they funnel all stuff thru home, etc. Justin indicated that his source said the "vibe" from the coaches is Heyward may prefer to stay closer to home. He had a very good visit, but may be a home boy. He also said though that part of the problem with CH is he keeps things close to the vest, so reading him is hard. Too early to give up.

If he opts to stay in SoCal will it be USC or SDSU? Most would say USC, but if you add Lee, that puts them at 18 (unless LB Turene decomms). They're working very hard to get the OL Hobbi out of Arizona, but most feel he might go ASU. If USC gets to 20, and most feel they'll stay at that number, then Heyward is out unless he gets in soon. Now with Simmons tripping there next weekend they obviously want to save a spot for him. Would they accept a commit from Heyward if says he calls them in a few days and wants in? I bet they would take him anyway, but they're biggest priority right now is LB & OL.