Ducks adding a beast defensive back

[hendrg]

Ah, almost forgot: WELCOME MARCUS!

We'll all be pulling for you! You're gonna love the support you receive from Duck Nation!

[eagleduck]

He decided on Oregon because his relation with defensive backs coach Neal. Neal, would always fly down to visit him and loved what he saw here. Marcus is aware of all the success of former db's here such as Pat Chung, Byrd and Thurmond had. He thinks he can be on the same level as Pat. If he were so play a postition, it would most likely be safety. Davis says he hopes to help by bringing some "bling" to the ducks...that is winning the national title. As many know, he wouldve been able to see some play time in the title game last year, if it wasn't for is legal issues. He was able to travel with the team though and saw what it was like to play for the title. He says theres nothing like it! Man, i'v been in the hall of all the 2010 class, and all i can say is wow! I'm really excited to see this group play. I watched some UFC with Ricky Heimuli last night and he says hes thinking on postponing his mission and play through college. Lache and Eric Dungy are rooming together. I chilled with those two guys lots of the night and just had a long conversation with Tony Dungy. He got a house here and is excited to watch his son play. I helped Josh and Dontae unpack. they have seriously like 500 bucks of food on them so it seems lol. We went down to the basement and made some pizza last night. It's been a real good night with the players. Curtis called me upstairs to meet keenan Lowe. He's a real chill guy as well. Nick Rowland and i talked for like 30 mins about recruiting and what not. He was talking about how it was to play infront of scouts and take part in camps. I'll have more info tonight when i go back to my dorm to see them. Marcus and I are going to the mall after the visit with coach kelly.

What dorm are you in? Only reason that I ask is that my son is down there this week in the dorms for the football camp. You have my permission to mess with him if you run across him. "lol" This is his first extended trip away from mom and dad on his own and he thinks he's king sh*t.

Haha for sure man! We are all staying in Young for the summer. How long is the Oregon camp going on for? I wanted to go stop by to watch it.

Great. I'll send you a PM with some personal "stalking" info. They're just starting dinner at Hamilton right now. They're free until 7:30 when they have some passing league/line drills before they have to report in to the dorms. He's been working with Coach Frost (loves him) and says that he's caught a few passes from Marcus Mariota.

The camp goes through Thursday morning. They're working out at the Mo Ctr and the grass fields outside. As far as I know all the campers are being put up in Hamilton. He tells me that he's been spending his free time running at Hayward. (He's a much better track prospect than football but football is his first love). I wish I could have stayed down to watch but I couldn't get free from work this week. I'll be down early for the scrimmages on Thursday before they're done though.


BTW, thanks for all the info. Its great to hear about the newly arrived players and whats been going on!

[quackfu]

Ah, almost forgot: WELCOME MARCUS!

We'll all be pulling for you! You're gonna love the support you receive from Duck Nation!

please do not ever refer to duck fans as "duck nation" ever again

[uostudent]

Yeah, he's going to be sitting out this upcoming year. He wants to go to the mall after we get outta class, so we'll be there if any of you wanna come say whats good. I showed him the comments everyones leaving him. He's loving it lol! You all don't need to worry about him getting DUI's of caught with any illgal substance anymore. His heads on straight and he knows this is his last opportunity to make bank for his family (getting to the NFL). This is a cool dude! He's real relaxed and has that southern laid back presence to him if you all know what I'm trying to say. Grades aren't going to be an issue with him either. He's actually very smart!

Sounds like a good kid, who made a regrettable mistake. I'm very excited to see him play in two years. Is there any chance that he could get some playing time at WR?

He decided on Oregon because his relation with defensive backs coach Neal. Neal, would always fly down to visit him and loved what he saw here. Marcus is aware of all the success of former db's here such as Pat Chung, Byrd and Thurmond had. He thinks he can be on the same level as Pat. If he were so play a postition, it would most likely be safety. Davis says he hopes to help by bringing some "bling" to the ducks...that is winning the national title. As many know, he wouldve been able to see some play time in the title game last year, if it wasn't for is legal issues. He was able to travel with the team though and saw what it was like to play for the title. He says theres nothing like it! Man, i'v been in the hall of all the 2010 class, and all i can say is wow! I'm really excited to see this group play. I watched some UFC with Ricky Heimuli last night and he says hes thinking on postponing his mission and play through college. Lache and Eric Dungy are rooming together. I chilled with those two guys lots of the night and just had a long conversation with Tony Dungy. He got a house here and is excited to watch his son play. I helped Josh and Dontae unpack. they have seriously like 500 bucks of food on them so it seems lol. We went down to the basement and made some pizza last night. It's been a real good night with the players. Curtis called me upstairs to meet keenan Lowe. He's a real chill guy as well. Nick Rowland and i talked for like 30 mins about recruiting and what not. He was talking about how it was to play infront of scouts and take part in camps. I'll have more info tonight when i go back to my dorm to see them. Marcus and I are going to the mall after the visit with coach kelly.

Excellent news on Heimuli. Thanks for all of the info.

Did Rowland tell you why he didn't pick Stanford? Stanford hands out a lot of offers, but many of their commits do not get admitted. Rowland had excellent grades and test scores and would have certainly gotten in. I'm just curious what his reasoning behind choosing Oregon was. I expect to see Rowland as a regular on the academic all Pac 10 team and think that he's going to be a big addition to the team. There hasn't been a lot of talk about him, but he's one of my favorite recruits from this class.

Btw, try Sweet Basil Express on Alder between 12th and 13th. Surprising good thai food.

[UOducksTK1]

Man if Ricky decides to stay at UO and postpone his mission, that would be huge. We need a DT clogger like him.

[bigsugarduck]

NIce work Nate! Love the liaison sort of service you provide. Though I cant help but notice, and I'm not trying to be a jerk or anything, you seem to be a "jersey chaser" in some sense. Why and how have you intertwined yourself so closely with the team?

Keep it up man whatever it is that you do!

[uostudent]

NIce work Nate! Love the liaison sort of service you provide. Though I cant help but notice, and I'm not trying to be a jerk or anything, you seem to be a "jersey chaser" in some sense. Why and how have you intertwined yourself so closely with the team?

Keep it up man whatever it is that you do!

Nate is a Ducks groupie....

Just kidding. If I remember correctly, he's on the team (as a walkon?)

[UOducksTK1]

NIce work Nate! Love the liaison sort of service you provide. Though I cant help but notice, and I'm not trying to be a jerk or anything, you seem to be a "jersey chaser" in some sense. Why and how have you intertwined yourself so closely with the team?

Keep it up man whatever it is that you do!

Nate has some connection with the coaches too. He was with Dontae when he visited, as well as McCain. Not exactly sure what his roll is, but hey let's be grateful he's in with the players and coaches. His information has been better then all these pay sites.

Me on the other hand, I don't have that much inside information, I'm just very good at finding people with connections. First mops and jhop, they both went to ESPN. Now Nate, maybe he'll run for president?

[greenyellow]

NIce work Nate! Love the liaison sort of service you provide. Though I cant help but notice, and I'm not trying to be a jerk or anything, you seem to be a "jersey chaser" in some sense. Why and how have you intertwined yourself so closely with the team?

Keep it up man whatever it is that you do!

Nate is a Ducks groupie....

Just kidding. If I remember correctly, he's on the team (as a walkon?)

Only real explanation is that he's Nate Costa.

[duckgrad99]

NIce work Nate! Love the liaison sort of service you provide. Though I cant help but notice, and I'm not trying to be a jerk or anything, you seem to be a "jersey chaser" in some sense. Why and how have you intertwined yourself so closely with the team?

Keep it up man whatever it is that you do!

Nate is a Ducks groupie....

Just kidding. If I remember correctly, he's on the team (as a walkon?)

Only real explanation is that he's Nate Costa.

That would be funny if he was. Hey nate, can you get me a football autographed by every member of the 2010 ducks?

[UofO8]

Looks like a really nice grab. Our secondary should be killer in a year or so. And thanks for all the fun info Nate.

[Destroyer77]

I really like this info from Nate, but I urge caution. I could see some negative things coming out of such inside info if we aren't very careful. As a wise man once said, "With great power comes great responsibility."

[dthomas=ddixon]

You are the man nate. I don't know how you're this connected but I'm way jealous haha. Thats awesome news on Heimuli too. I would love for him to pull a Haloti & just play his 3 years & go pro.

[goducks]

Great info, Nate! Thanks! And, yes... Welcome Marcus! May you find much success at Oregon! We are so fortunate to have you on our team!

[TheJuice]

He goes to school at U of O.. and facebooks them... and then meets them when they get to campus or fly in to the Eugene airport. Kind of weird.