Freddie Tagaloa visit for Cal game.

[thomas time]

From Greg Biggins espn insider

“I had a great visit, it really opened up my eyes,” Tagaloa said. “I think everyone always talks about the great facilities, the locker room and the crazy uniforms but what stood out to me the most was the academic support as well as the great coaching staff. The coaches are really involved with the players. It’s hard to explain, but the coaches live near campus and just seem to really develop close relationships with the guys on the team.

“As for the academics, honestly I was shocked what I saw. The academic center is incredible and I think that goes unnoticed by a lot of people. For me, academics are huge so I was really blown away by the academic support, the tutors and everything that goes with it.”

The Ducks play on the field was another thing that stood out for Tagaloa.

“Man, that offense is so explosive,” Tagaloa said. “It was close for a while and next thing you know, Oregon is up by three touchdowns. I think I would fit in well with the offensive scheme because they like athletic tackles that can move and I think that’s my strength.

“I’m pretty athletic for a big guy and the coaches were telling me how much they liked me and how well I would fit in. I haven’t set up any other visits but I want to check out Stanford, Cal and USC before I make my commitment anywhere.”

[karlhungis]

Sounds encouraging but if he is going to compare academics with Stanford, Cal and USC, I may not like our chances.

[UOducksTK1]

Yeah that's a good review. Usually when we miss out on gains to Cali schools, academics is generally one of the reasons. So to have him notice academics is a big plus for us.

[Quack_12]

Yeah will see. Keep your fingers crossed.

[uostudent]

From Greg Biggins espn insider

“I had a great visit, it really opened up my eyes,” Tagaloa said. “I think everyone always talks about the great facilities, the locker room and the crazy uniforms but what stood out to me the most was the academic support as well as the great coaching staff. The coaches are really involved with the players. It’s hard to explain, but the coaches live near campus and just seem to really develop close relationships with the guys on the team.

“As for the academics, honestly I was shocked what I saw. The academic center is incredible and I think that goes unnoticed by a lot of people. For me, academics are huge so I was really blown away by the academic support, the tutors and everything that goes with it.”

The Ducks play on the field was another thing that stood out for Tagaloa.

“Man, that offense is so explosive,” Tagaloa said. “It was close for a while and next thing you know, Oregon is up by three touchdowns. I think I would fit in well with the offensive scheme because they like athletic tackles that can move and I think that’s my strength.

“I’m pretty athletic for a big guy and the coaches were telling me how much they liked me and how well I would fit in. I haven’t set up any other visits but I want to check out Stanford, Cal and USC before I make my commitment anywhere.”

Awesome. Really smart of the coaches to pair him up with Koa Ka'ai too.

Still think he ends up at Cal or Stanford, but Oregon definitely has a shot after a visit like that.

[L Perry]

Sounds encouraging but if he is going to compare academics with Stanford, Cal and USC, I may not like our chances.

I think that depends on what a PSA is interested in as a major. Our SA academic support is second to none!

[Duck07]

When he mentions the academics here, what I'm thinking is "Jacqua. Jacqua. Jacqua." The quality of the education you receive (in college) is based upon your own participation and willingness to learn. He may certainly understand that the Biology departments at other schools may have better professors than we do, but he is probably (mostly) seeing Jacqua and the benefits to doing your schoolwork there. Ever since Jacqua was finished, we hear a lot more from trips about our academics and its certainly not because we've had an influx of top professors.

[L Perry]

When he mentions the academics here, what I'm thinking is "Jacqua. Jacqua. Jacqua." The quality of the education you receive (in college) is based upon your own participation and willingness to learn. He may certainly understand that the Biology departments at other schools may have better professors than we do, but he is probably (mostly) seeing Jacqua and the benefits to doing your schoolwork there. Ever since Jacqua was finished, we hear a lot more from trips about our academics and its certainly not because we've had an influx of top professors.

Zactly, academic support!

[Quack_12]

Anymore news on this kid? Hope so

[hines]

Anymore news on this kid? Hope so

nope. hard kid to get a hold of. btw, did you just notice that you were just given a free update? sheesh. don't get greedy.

[Quack_12]

Anymore news on this kid? Hope so

nope. hard kid to get a hold of. btw, did you just notice that you were just given a free update? sheesh. don't get greedy.

LOL I try really hard not to get greedy.

[Duffman57]

My friend just commented on this and i was wondering if this could be a plus for Tagaloa with us.

The Newly committed PG for the ducks BBall team Dominic Artis is quite good friends with and plays for the same Salseian basketball team as Tagaloa, and i'm wondering if this affects his recruitment at all. Tagaloa is a monster of a man and could possibly play both OL and PF or C for the ducks. I hope this is a good sign for us.

[Quack_12]

My friend just commented on this and i was wondering if this could be a plus for Tagaloa with us.

The Newly committed PG for the ducks BBall team Dominic Artis is quite good friends with and plays for the same Salseian basketball team as Tagaloa, and i'm wondering if this affects his recruitment at all. Tagaloa is a monster of a man and could possibly play both OL and PF or C for the ducks. I hope this is a good sign for us.

Well I think he would go just for Football if was going to come here. BBall not so much plus could could he play both. I don't Chip would like that very much if he was to commit here or sign with Oregon.

[karlhungis]

I don't Chip would like that very much if he was to commit here or sign with Oregon.

Run that one by me again......

[Duffman57]

My friend just commented on this and i was wondering if this could be a plus for Tagaloa with us.

The Newly committed PG for the ducks BBall team Dominic Artis is quite good friends with and plays for the same Salseian basketball team as Tagaloa, and i'm wondering if this affects his recruitment at all. Tagaloa is a monster of a man and could possibly play both OL and PF or C for the ducks. I hope this is a good sign for us.

Well I think he would go just for Football if was going to come here. BBall not so much plus could could he play both. I don't Chip would like that very much if he was to commit here or sign with Oregon.

I dont really think it matters much that he would play bball or not. But my friend, from that area, said that those two guys are good friends, so if anything its a friend egging him to go with him to UO. You think that could help at least?