Jonah Tauanu'u Quacks!
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Jonah Tauanu'u Quacks!
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Re: Jonah Tauanu'u Quacks!
And with his commitment, the Ducks are now likely done recruiting OL for this class. Only other one they sound willing to accept is Logan Sagopolu because he's taking his LDS mission out of HS so won't need a scholarship for a couple seasons.

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Re: Jonah Tauanu'u Quacks!
The new mountain range forming in Oregon adds another peak.
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Re: Jonah Tauanu'u Quacks!
Makes me wonder why they took Capra then?greenyellow wrote:And with his commitment, the Ducks are now likely done recruiting OL for this class. Only other one they sound willing to accept is Logan Sagopolu because he's taking his LDS mission out of HS so won't need a scholarship for a couple seasons.
Sure, Maybe they like him but there are better players
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Re: Jonah Tauanu'u Quacks!
I'm sorry, but that statement is just stupid. Do you seriously believe 247 (or whatever ranking service) is the ultimate arbiter of OL talent, the most difficult position group to rank?Duckenstein wrote:Makes me wonder why they took Capra then?greenyellow wrote:And with his commitment, the Ducks are now likely done recruiting OL for this class. Only other one they sound willing to accept is Logan Sagopolu because he's taking his LDS mission out of HS so won't need a scholarship for a couple seasons.
Sure, Maybe they like him but there are better players
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Re: Jonah Tauanu'u Quacks!
They need a center in this class and he's one of the top ones on the West Coast this year.Duckenstein wrote:Makes me wonder why they took Capra then?greenyellow wrote:And with his commitment, the Ducks are now likely done recruiting OL for this class. Only other one they sound willing to accept is Logan Sagopolu because he's taking his LDS mission out of HS so won't need a scholarship for a couple seasons.
Sure, Maybe they like him but there are better players

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Re: Jonah Tauanu'u Quacks!
Well, the coaches apparently like what they are seeing out of his brother (considering he is a projected starter), and many view Joey as a better prospect (based on film). I would much rather error on the side of offering brothers and other legacy recruits that appear to be Pac-12 level players, rather than completely dropping the ball like they did with Colin Schooler.Duckenstein wrote:Makes me wonder why they took Capra then?
Sure, Maybe they like him but there are better players
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Awesome!
Our OL talent is going to be obnoxious.
Our OL talent is going to be obnoxious.
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Re: Jonah Tauanu'u Quacks!
Dang! Cristobal’s OL is nasty. I mean, this whole close is getting stacked, but getting guys like Jonah is really gonna help push us over the top in the trenches.

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Re: Jonah Tauanu'u Quacks!
According to Nemec (https://www.oregonlive.com/recruiting/i ... iver_index), he's a 4* and the third-highest rated recruit for the Ducks in this class who also had a terrific offer list.
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Re: Jonah Tauanu'u Quacks!
Got itgreenyellow wrote:They need a center in this class and he's one of the top ones on the West Coast this year.Duckenstein wrote:Makes me wonder why they took Capra then?greenyellow wrote:And with his commitment, the Ducks are now likely done recruiting OL for this class. Only other one they sound willing to accept is Logan Sagopolu because he's taking his LDS mission out of HS so won't need a scholarship for a couple seasons.
Sure, Maybe they like him but there are better players
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Re: Jonah Tauanu'u Quacks!
No, but I've seen a few people say they aren't impressedmaxduck wrote:I'm sorry, but that statement is just stupid. Do you seriously believe 247 (or whatever ranking service) is the ultimate arbiter of OL talent, the most difficult position group to rank?Duckenstein wrote:Makes me wonder why they took Capra then?greenyellow wrote:And with his commitment, the Ducks are now likely done recruiting OL for this class. Only other one they sound willing to accept is Logan Sagopolu because he's taking his LDS mission out of HS so won't need a scholarship for a couple seasons.
Sure, Maybe they like him but there are better players
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Re: Jonah Tauanu'u Quacks!
I have no inside information, but it seems as though Capra got his offer after Grant Trieber committed to Iowa State. So Capra was seemingly the backup plan.Duckenstein wrote:Makes me wonder why they took Capra then?greenyellow wrote:And with his commitment, the Ducks are now likely done recruiting OL for this class. Only other one they sound willing to accept is Logan Sagopolu because he's taking his LDS mission out of HS so won't need a scholarship for a couple seasons.
Sure, Maybe they like him but there are better players
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Re: Jonah Tauanu'u Quacks!
We just landed the top tackle.on the west coast, why are people stuck on Capra?
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I don't think anyone is stuck on him. If Cristobal loves Capra that's good enough for mebuckmarkduck wrote:We just landed the top tackle.on the west coast, why are people stuck on Capra?
I questioned why we wouldn't accept another elite ol commitment