De'Anthony Thomas switching from USC to Oregon?

[pezsez1]

Also, I could definitely see Thomas here at runningback, slot receiver or Taser. Heck, throw him in the wildcat formation every now and then.

As much as I love Cliff Harris, Thomas may be a more dependable choice of PR/KR, without losing that legitimate scoring threat on every return.

[UofO8]

Is it wrong that I'm not really excited about this because I'm too worried about trying to land a DT?

Yes, incredibly wrong.

[lukeyrid13]

At least it's saying something if one of us isn't excited about a top 5 player in the country

[RanDux]

http://recruiting.scout.com/2/1039395.html
Thomas was dubbed the "Black Mamba" dating back to his youth league days because of how he would slither in and out of defenses with the ball in his hands. One of my favorite phenomena of the last year was watching a small, skinny unassuming Thomas show up at various competitions, including the Army Bowl, and see the reaction from people seeing him for the first time. "That's the best player in the country???" Within minutes of players taking the field, the question is answered. Thomas is such a gifted athlete, he would be ranked a 5-Star at corner, running back, wide receiver, and safety. With his size, we feel his long term future would best be served as a corner/return man, but if it's my job on the line, I want the ball in his hands as often as possible.

[Elduderino]

This sounds too good to be true. We seem to have our fill at WR and I doubt he'd be coming here to play as a DB.

My bet is they'll find a spot for him somehow hahaha. This dude would be one of the biggest recruits in UO history.

Would be the biggest coup since Haloti, maybe even bigger. I'm going to side on him staying at SC until he actually signs his LOI.

It looks like your skepticism may be fair. People seem to be backing off the story some.

[karlhungis]

It is almost criminal to move the #1 rated CB to RB, but if that is what it takes to get him on the team then I support it.

[briarduck]

This sounds too good to be true. We seem to have our fill at WR and I doubt he'd be coming here to play as a DB.

My bet is they'll find a spot for him somehow hahaha. This dude would be one of the biggest recruits in UO history.

Would be the biggest coup since Haloti, maybe even bigger. I'm going to side on him staying at SC until he actually signs his LOI.

It looks like your skepticism may be fair. People seem to be backing off the story some.

Really, just when I was starting to get excited...well we will find out soon enough!

[dd10snoop28]

http://twitter.com/insidetroy

"Victor Blackwell talked to De'Anthony tonight and at no point did he tell his God Brother he was going to decommit from"

[Elduderino]

This sounds too good to be true. We seem to have our fill at WR and I doubt he'd be coming here to play as a DB.

My bet is they'll find a spot for him somehow hahaha. This dude would be one of the biggest recruits in UO history.

Would be the biggest coup since Haloti, maybe even bigger. I'm going to side on him staying at SC until he actually signs his LOI.

It looks like your skepticism may be fair. People seem to be backing off the story some.

Really, just when I was starting to get excited...well we will find out soon enough!

No kidding. Is it Wednesday yet?

[greenyellow]

http://twitter.com/insidetroy

"Victor Blackwell talked to De'Anthony tonight and at no point did he tell his God Brother he was going to decommit from"

That doesn't really clarify anything since he could not want to talk about it or it means he confirmed he was staying with SC.

[karlhungis]

If I was committed to USC and was about to switch to Oregon, I would be hesitant about telling my teammates as well. I don't think that means anything either way.

[UOducksTK1]

If I was committed to USC and was about to switch to Oregon, I would be hesitant about telling my teammates as well. I don't think that means anything either way.

This. If he did commit to the ORegon coaches over the visit, it's very likely he wants to wait until signing day to make it public.

[Supreme]

For what's it's worth, which is nothing, De'Anthony Thomas just posted this...

"What IF DEANTHONY THOMAS PLAYED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF CLIFF HARRIS. MOMBA AND CLIFF"

Post made Monday, Jan 10, 2011 at 9:35 pm. Now isn't that something?


Edit: Also, Thomas has become great friends with Lee and a few other Trojan prospects. I wouldn't be surprised to see a few surprises on NSD if this is indeed true.

[TheMaehlMan]

Holy s***! I hope this is true, because this would be truly amazing!!! Come to Oregon Mamba!

[karlhungis]

For what's it's worth, which is nothing, De'Anthony Thomas just posted this...

"What IF DEANTHONY THOMAS PLAYED ON THE OTHER SIDE OF CLIFF HARRIS. MOMBA AND CLIFF"

Post made Monday, Jan 10, 2011 at 9:35 pm. Now isn't that something?


Edit: Also, Thomas has become great friends with Lee and a few other Trojan prospects. I wouldn't be surprised to see a few surprises on NSD if this is indeed true.

Wow. We are kind of up against the class limit though aren't we? How many spots do we even have left? I would love it if he was able to sway Lee, but at this point just getting Thomas and nothing else would still make this a pretty good class. Obviously, the addition of a DT would be nice but......