Sounds like Buckner is a Duck!

[TheMaehlMan]

Buckner is a beast, simply put. At "The Opening" this Summer, the elite offensive linemen like Banner-Murphy-Garnett talked about how strong Buckner was and said he was one of the toughest players to block that day. This is a huge get, and Buckner's ceiling is very high.

[maxduck]

But I though coach Azz couldn't recruit

Can he recruit defensive tackles?

Does Ricky Heimuli, Isaac Remington, Jared Ebert, and Stetson Bair count?

Also, it isn't easy recruiting when every player at that position is an underclassman, and the starters are both sophomores? Remington is the only DT that doesn't have at least two years remaining.

[andreezy]

Why doesn't Remington count? I've been pretty happy with how he's played this year...I'm all for stars, but I'll take production over stars. A previous poster is right, doesn't fit within the story line of your rant.

[Duck24]

I asked this question previously and I've tried to find it on my own, to no avail. Is he the son of former NFL DL Brentson Buckner?

[maxduck]

I asked this question previously and I've tried to find it on my own, to no avail. Is he the son of former NFL DL Brentson Buckner?

This website (http://www.ncsasports.org/football-recr ... st-buckner) lists his parents as George and Maria but a lot could happen in the 18 years since he was born.

[Boom]

But I though coach Azz couldn't recruit

Can he recruit defensive tackles?

Does Ricky Heimuli, Isaac Remington, Jared Ebert, and Stetson Bair count?

In terms of recruiting ranking, Heimuli and Ebert yes. That's two DT's and Heimuli hasn't developed and Ebert hasn't seen the field yet.

So how or what has Heimuli not developed?

How many DT's has Coach Azz struck out with?

seems like a small handful... the same could be said for many of the position coaches.

He really dropped the ball with Kevin McReynolds last year...

And yet Isaac Remington has made the bigger impact out of the two... funny how that happens.

I'm obviously willing to give him time, but right now he's the worst recruiter on Chip's staff.

Well luckily the guy can coach! Chip has stated many times this year that our D-line has been the biggest strength on our defense this year. Is he blowing smoke?

[TheMaehlMan]

As for the development of Heimuli, I think some are a bit hard on him. For starters, he has been battling injuries all season long which have limited his practice time. As well, he transitioned to a position that he had never played before. Rather than being a 1-gap DT, he's playing the role of either a 2-gap NT or 5-technique depending on the down. Rather than just finding a gap and stuffing it, he needs to maintain 2-gap responsibilities which can be very frustrating until it clicks. Don't forget that the development rate of interior defensive linemen from high school to college generally is a bit more steep than most other positions, which is why many emerge in their 3rd season out of nowhere. Ricky has also looked better in recent weeks, and doesn't look as lost as he did earlier this season. Next season could be a special one for him..

[UOducksTK1]

Buckner will be a good commitment, another great class shaping up for the Ducks.

[uostudent]

Back on topic...Buckner is a great pickup if he picks Oregon. The guy is a tremendous DE and I'm very happy with the DE's that Coach Azz is bringing in.

[RanDux]

Quack!!!

[pdxduck]

Back on topic...Buckner is a great pickup if he picks Oregon. The guy is a tremendous DE and I'm very happy with the DE's that Coach Azz is bringing in.

Trying to give Hines a run for his money in the negativity department? Among those already mentioned Balducci figures to play DT. Azz may not be in Tosh's territory but he's a huge step up from Coach Gray. At least Azz's guys have managed to stay in the program.

[Howry]

Someone buy Azz an Xbox

[Duck24]

I asked this question previously and I've tried to find it on my own, to no avail. Is he the son of former NFL DL Brentson Buckner?

This website (http://www.ncsasports.org/football-recr ... st-buckner) lists his parents as George and Maria but a lot could happen in the 18 years since he was born.

Ok cool, thanks for that. Last name just sounded familiar then saw his size and wondered.

[buckmarkduck]

What a great dline class! DE Buckner 4*, Daniels 3*, Castro 4* and Carriger 3*. DT Stetzen Bair 3* and Balducci 3* (but Army AA, and I put him a DT because he's up aroun 280 now). Also every coach I've talked to who coached against Balducci tell me his is a much better player than Scarlett last year.

[Pontius]

He really dropped the ball with Kevin McReynolds last year...

I'm pretty sure the staff soured on him as the year went on. That's how I perceived it, maybe I'm wrong.