Scales has a #1

[gofightingducks]

http://www.oregon.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=978020

"Right now my No. 1 is Oregon. My teammates, Keenan Allen and I really like Oregon and it's a good atmosphere. We all took a trip out there and everyone liked it. If we come in and work hard, we all could see the field early."

It also says he is close to making a decision, probably the 3rd game of the season...... which for Oregon would be Utah. I think Oregon will get him and therefore most likely get Allen as well. Scales offers are from Oregon, Duke, Louisville, Kentucky and Ohio with interest from UConn and Virginia.

[bigsugarduck]

What is the celling for a player like Scales? He's got some offers but none from any big boys. If getting scales means getting a big-time safety in Allen, then I think its a good move by the coaching staff.

[briarduck]

Great news and I completely agree Bigsugar!

GO DUCKS!!

[gosterman01]

Scales has a offer for a reason, he is a great athlete with a huge upside.

[gofightingducks]

I think he is one of those under the radar players

[UOducksTK1]

This is awesome news. Scales is a very solid recruit, but what's even more enticing is that this increases our chances with a few NC guys. Imagine if Scales and McCain chose "O" within a few weeks?

We still shouldn't get ahead of ourselves here, but this recruiting class has the potential to be dangerously great.

[RanDux]

Scout shows him with a 4.93 40 yard time. Is that accurate. Are there any concerns in that area?

[Tray Dub]

Scout shows him with a 4.93 40 yard time. Is that accurate. Are there any concerns in that area?

If it is, yes. I don't care what people say, 40 times are important. There's a reason they always run them at combines. You can be good with that 40 time, but you need to be great in some other areas.

[woundedknees]

Rivals shows him with a 4.6. I can't imagine a CB getting 3 stars from anybody with a 4.93.

Scout also shows Louisville leading for Scales services, so that tears it... The Ducks haven't got a chance!

ESPN had this to say:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recruitin ... eason=2010

However, we do question his top-end speed at the major college level, quicker than fast and more effective with bursts in the short-area. Needs technique refinement at both receiver and cornerback, actually may be more naturally ready to make the jump to safety, particularly if he continues to fill out. Scales is a very good under the radar prospects with some intangibles; should be a team's best coverage guy in the kicking game adding to his upside.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfkEONcemPc