jimmy12 wrote:Qulify that with with Cristobal and without Cristobal
Sorry— qualify.
Meaning— we recruited an OL candidate (and they had us in the final group) when we had Cristobal…. I think it may make a difference whether they choose the ducks (now without Cristobal)
StevensTechU wrote:I'd give a month's salary to Dillingham if he'd go after Jaxson Dart. We have a long-term project, a reliable backup, and Bo Nix. Dart looked like a future early round draft pick as a true frosh for USC and would give us a hell of a floor for the next 2-3 years.
The unfortunate part of todays game, if we did recruit him, another qb would likely transfer
StevensTechU wrote:I'd give a month's salary to Dillingham if he'd go after Jaxson Dart. We have a long-term project, a reliable backup, and Bo Nix. Dart looked like a future early round draft pick as a true frosh for USC and would give us a hell of a floor for the next 2-3 years.
This^^^^
I've been hoping the Ducks don't just settle with the QBs they have. There are better ones available than Bo Nix. We may lose him if we bring in someone else, but if the new guy is better than Nix it shouldn't matter.
StevensTechU wrote:I'd give a month's salary to Dillingham if he'd go after Jaxson Dart. We have a long-term project, a reliable backup, and Bo Nix. Dart looked like a future early round draft pick as a true frosh for USC and would give us a hell of a floor for the next 2-3 years.
The unfortunate part of todays game, if we did recruit him, another qb would likely transfer
I just don't see how this is a concern anymore. Now that everything is wide open and there are no transfer rules, just secure the best players you can get and let the others bolt.
I really don't care that much if a reliable backup (Butterfield), a project (Thompson - blasphemy, I know), or Bo were to transfer. None of them are getting Oregon a Natty, and isn't that what we're playing for? Plus, if none of those guys takes massive leap forward, the next transfers are gonna be named Thornton, Franklin, etc...
Where’s Dana Altman? Let’s get him in front of the classroom. He’s got this whole transfer thing down.
I hope this opens up the door for some mid majors to take down giants like it did in basketball. While all these 5 star divas are dancing from school to school, Loyola’s running with a line-up full of 5th-year seniors winning for Sister Hazel or whoever.
StevensTechU wrote:I really don't care that much if a reliable backup (Butterfield), a project (Thompson - blasphemy, I know), or Bo were to transfer. None of them are getting Oregon a Natty, and isn't that what we're playing for? Plus, if none of those guys takes massive leap forward, the next transfers are gonna be named Thornton, Franklin, etc...
^^^^This...just keep taking the best players available, especially since everything is wide open now.
jimmy12 wrote:It makes it tough to build. Players are impatient and leave when they sniff low playing tike for a year
I think the Altman model works well most years. Get the best players you can and if kids don't want to compete or wait their turn....see ya!
The days for recruiting all HS players and developing them to stay and contribute in year 3 or 4 is over.
as coach Boone said "the best players will play" ... bring in the best talent and let them sort it on the field. Dont pass on a better player because your project player has been there 3 years.
