De'Anthony Thomas switching from USC to Oregon?

[wvduck34]

It isn't uncommon for a high level players to change their mind. Something happens they feel they need a greater challenge to spur them on, Peyton Manning changed his mind from Ole Miss to Tennessee.

[ivegottabigduck]

What is hilarious is the random ad at the top of the war room as I entered this post was for USC. lol

[thomas time]

If he doesn't pick Oregon now, this would be the most well coordinated trick ever played in the recruiting world.

I couldn't agree anymore with you UOducksTK1, all those comments lead to the BIG SWITCH.

[wheaton4prez]

Well, if you believe that quote and the coaches keep their word... Would Lache really transfer? He would have to sit out a year. Why not just stay, get a couple carries a game next, and wait until LMJ declares?

What about starting out in CB rotation initially, then switching to RB rotation after James goes? Interesting possibilities.

Just watched the highlight tape. He either needs to play Huff's position at WR or play defense. At the tazr position he could line up all over the field on offense, but I don't see him carying the ball 15 to 20 times per game. That will remain the job of Seastrunk and Williams and Tra.

Looks like a Jamesish RB to me.

[Lightning Strikes]

I don't think guaranteed playing time is Chips style. DT's guaranteed a chance to earn a spot in the rotation, but a major selling point for the Ducks is how many guys they played on both sides of the ball this past season.

[wvduck34]

It will be interesting to see how Chip rotates all these guys.

[karlhungis]

Just watched the highlight tape. He either needs to play Huff's position at WR or play defense. At the tazr position he could line up all over the field on offense, but I don't see him carying the ball 15 to 20 times per game. That will remain the job of Seastrunk and Williams and Tra.

I can't remember who it was, but one of the recruiting service guys said that he watched just about every game that Thomas played this year and that he isn't an every down back. That he tends to get dinged up if he has to carry too much of the load.

[greenyellow]

Just watched the highlight tape. He either needs to play Huff's position at WR or play defense. At the tazr position he could line up all over the field on offense, but I don't see him carying the ball 15 to 20 times per game. That will remain the job of Seastrunk and Williams and Tra.

I can't remember who it was, but one of the recruiting service guys said that he watched just about every game that Thomas played this year and that he isn't an every down back. That he tends to get dinged up if he has to carry too much of the load.

He won't have to worry about that at Oregon since there are so many options on offense.

[karlhungis]

An interesting post on the SC board about how DT's recruitment went.

http://wearesc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=155773

[JTinKC]

Amazing how many inside sources there are. I can see where they would use the latest in visual technology to show the kid in our offense but I highly doubt they told him, "hey, screw Barner, Seastrunk, Williams, and Huff, you LMJ and Thomas will be running the show next year." The kids a great athlete but personally I don't see it.

[karlhungis]

I think he looks very impressive but I was not as blown away as I was when I saw seastrunks highlights.

[karlhungis]

Another take on Thomas and the significance of landing him.

http://oregon.247sports.com/Board/45/Co ... -DT-984130

Could mean great things down the road as well.

[UofDuck]

I love the talent. I mean he is a 5 star kid on three data bases. BUT what I really like is that he played high-school ball one mile from USC's campus AND is their highest rated recruit. Talk about going into USC's back yard??? AND this kind of crack in their foundation might mean some kids - Black Mamba's fans just might consider following him in future years. He is a bit of legend in LA. USC has simply taken whomever they want in LA for the most part and everyone else got leftovers. If this goes down, major blow to their fan base. There are only 2 five star kids in So Cal, and he is one of them.

[karlhungis]

I love the talent. I mean he is a 5 star kid on three data bases. BUT what I really like is that he played high-school ball one mile from USC's campus AND is their highest rated recruit. Talk about going into USC's back yard??? AND this kind of crack in their foundation might mean some kids - Black Mamba's fans just might consider following him in future years. He is a bit of legend in LA. USC has simply taken whomever they want in LA for the most part and everyone else got leftovers. If this goes down, major blow to their fan base. There are only 2 five star kids in So Cal, and he is one of them.

Read that article that I posted on him.... I am much more excited about landing him after reading it.

[UofDuck]

Yah Karl - great article, I was writing my post while you posted the article. That is exactly what I was detailing. This will be a mental and emotional blow to a fan group who is simply not used to it. This is going to cause SC and Kiffen squirm under additional pressure if they lose one of their own, especially if he loses a few games.