Good Lord... Oregon tied with UW for Shaq Thompson?

[TheMaehlMan]

Definitely sounds like he isn't going to end up at Oregon (not that he ever was going to). I still think that he's going to Cal and is trying to push offer recruits to come with him (this is pretty common in recruiting).

Agreed with the last point in particular. There are too many factors in his recruitment that lead him toward going to Cal.

-His brother Sydquan(spelling?) Thompson was a stud at Cal a few years back.
-Most of his friends like Treggs and Kline are going to Cal
-His high-school has been a pipeline to Cal lately
-Proximity
-And of course the rumors that he only de-committed from Cal to get recruiters to come to his high school to scout his teammates(what you said pretty much).

Of course we could be over-thinking this, but these actions are common with recruits and he still seems destined for Cal. I still have hope that I'm wrong, but I would be more surprised if he bolted for Washington/Oregon than if he chose Cal.

[L Perry]

I just can't shake the feeling that games are being played.

[wheaton4prez]

It could be that he's trying to make his trips seem genuine since they are on someone elses dime.

However, if he really is a lock for Cal, would he knock on the QB like that? Pretty harsh to say about a potential team-mate.

[justducky0]

this kid sounds like a chump

[duckz]

Where the heck did that come from?

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/co ... ID=1282508

"Oregon and Washington are tied," Thompson said. "There is no leader, nothing like that. I like Oregon, I like Washington and I like Cal.

"Both schools (Oregon and Washington) have great coaches and a great program. I love both programs. Washington's stadium is crazy and I love it there because it's just like San Francisco and that feels just like home to me.

"I liked Oregon but the only bad thing is it's a little too small. It's like a box and you have to jam things in there but I love Oregon. They have a nice program there."

"They're Ba-ack!", to being a pain in the backside...

a little more info from sources: Via Rivals - to -Scout - to "TdubDog" on Cal Scout Board (how's that !?)




here's Tdub's post (yes, it's a dog so beware; pay attention to what is in quotes and what is conjecture from the puppy):





Dunno if there are rules on your board like there is on dawgman about not posting links to rivals site but here are some snippets.

"Oregon and Washington are tied," Thompson said. "There is no leader, nothing like that. I like Oregon, I like Washington and I like Cal.

"Both schools (Oregon and Washington) have great coaches and a great program. I love both programs. Washington's stadium is crazy and I love it there because it's just like San Francisco and that feels just like home to me.

"I liked Oregon but the only bad thing is it's a little too small. It's like a box and you have to jam things in there but I love Oregon. They have a nice program there."

Cal is right behind the Ducks and the Huskies for Thompson, who said his only concern is that the Golden Bears are having a tough time at quarterback. That might be an issue as Thompson, whose brother Syd'Quan played in Berkeley, examines all the schools remaining on his list.

"Cal is No. 2 because Oregon and Washington are tied for first," Thompson said. "I love Cal but it's really just the way they're playing. They're doing good on defense but it's like the quarterback spot is where they're struggling. Cal needs a good quarterback because they have every other spot there."


Looks like Cal's on field struggles have finally caught up to them in recruiting. Thank god because it really sucks to lose recruiting battles to you guys all the time when we are always beating you. I know Tupoi (sp?) is one hell of a recruiter but maybe we are starting to get a little more consideration from these Cali guys now. We also have his Grant teammate Sample already here playing safety, maybe they would like to re-form their tandem in our defensive backfield

No hate intended with these posts, was just hoping for some input as to why he is seen as a Cal lock besides the fact his brother played there.

[pezsez1]

Love how he complains about Oregon being to small, and his only compliment about UW is the stadium that's about to be torn down.

Sounds like Cal.

[woundedknees]

Oh, well.

We didn't want him anyway... (Thought I'd save time and get that out of the way for the rest of you. )

[woundedknees]

Apparently ND is off the table...

https://twitter.com/#!/sb_joedavidson/s ... 4549371905

@sb_joedavidson
Joe Davidson
Shaq Thompson says Notre Dame likely not for him;still likes Oregon,Washington,Cal.Seems clear he will remain on West Coast & wants 2 play S

[headshottzzzz]

I'd be shocked if Thompson went anywhere but Cal.

[Quack_12]

I'd be shocked if Thompson went anywhere but Cal.

I'd be shocked if Thompson went anywhere but Oregon

[headshottzzzz]

I'd be shocked if Thompson went anywhere but Cal.

I'd be shocked if Thompson went anywhere but Oregon

Don't let him play you. He's going to Cal.

[UofO8]

I'd be shocked if Thompson went anywhere but Cal.

I'd be shocked if Thompson went anywhere but Oregon

Then you're delusional. With how many ties he has with Cal, someone would have to be fooling themselves to think he is headed anywhere other than there right now.

[greenyellow]

I'd be shocked if Thompson went anywhere but Cal.

I'd be shocked if Thompson went anywhere but Oregon

Then you're delusional. With how many ties he has with Cal, someone would have to be fooling themselves to think he is headed anywhere other than there right now.

I think he's sort of being the sarcastic anti-Hines right now by saying Thompson will end up here. He said he would do that on another thread.