Pac 10 recruiting so far

[Tray Dub]

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Pretty interesting list. We have one of the smallest number of commits but we have more ESPN 150 players than anyone but USC. So, basically, we're on pace for a ridiculous class (not that it's a sure thing) AND it looks like we won't have so much Pac 10 competition for recruits come February since so many schools are filling up so early. USC, Stanford, Washington, Arizona, and Wazzu are each already about half full. It's still really early, but things are looking good.

[akili1133]

I agree...I think we could be looking at a similar finish as last year. keep it up chip!

[ChipKellyKapowski]

There's no reason we shouldn't pull our strongest (by the ratings) class of all time this recruiting cycle. Honestly to fail to do that would be a bit of a disappointment - presuming you buy the legitimacy of the recruiting service rankings. Oregon over the past year has been engaged with the highest profile collection of PSAs ever.

[bigsugarduck]

I'm with Kapowski....I'll be disappointed if this is not our highest average rating class ever. A top 3 recruiting finish in the Pac is a must along with a top 10 nationally rated class is what I'd like to see. If the Ducks finish the season like I think they will (1st or 2nd in the Pac and a top 10 national finish), anything less than a top 10 finish would be puzzling given the circumstances. Though I'm sure we'd do just fine with our usual top 25 recruiting class.

[gofightingducks]

I thing we will have a stronger recruiting class than last year. We will probably finish similar to last year where we pull in some top talent late with some surprises. Chip is doing things right all around, recruiting, marketing, performance, etc. The only thing that needs to happen now is these kids get it in their head to quit doing stupid crap and getting into trouble. I think Chip has done the right thing as far as holding these kids accountable, punishment, giving them a 2nd chance, etc. Hopefully other players will look at that and not get into trouble. Oregon recruiting has become very exciting to follow. I hope Chip and company stay around for a long time!

[greenyellow]

This class could actually be stronger than last year's since they say the current recruiting year is heavily influenced by the previous year's success. That's not to say the that last year's class was any less stellar, but that a conference title is an improvement on a Holiday Bowl win.

[hendrg]

I thing we will have a stronger recruiting class than last year. We will probably finish similar to last year where we pull in some top talent late with some surprises. Chip is doing things right all around, recruiting, marketing, performance, etc. The only thing that needs to happen now is these kids get it in their head to quit doing stupid crap and getting into trouble. I think Chip has done the right thing as far as holding these kids accountable, punishment, giving them a 2nd chance, etc. Hopefully other players will look at that and not get into trouble. Oregon recruiting has become very exciting to follow. I hope Chip and company stay around for a long time!

+ 1 x 1000

If I were a parent and sending my kid off a long ways from home, I'd definitely want a coach who takes an interest in the person my child becomes and gives him a 2nd chance to make things right if the kid deserves it. At the same time, I can see (as the parent) that when someone finally does cross that last line, the coach isn't afraid to pull the trigger and let the trouble maker go. Thus I can conclude that my kid's going to be in a positive environment.

I imagine that when parent's accompany their kids on kids on recruiting trips they ask the current players about the coaches and I bet this is where the guy's love for Chip really shines through, probably a lot more than with Bellotti and I bet that makes quite a difference come decision time.

[pdxduck]

I'll feel a lot better when I see a few more DT and DE's committed. Not to mention WR's. I have faith though. It seems like they've offered a bunch of kids at those positions.

[Sooth]

I could see this class ending up somewhere behind the Huskies this year (according to scout).

[gofightingducks]

I could see this class ending up somewhere behind the Huskies this year (according to scout).

That's ok because we will finish ahead of them in the rankings and conference standings and will continue to beat them every year!

[Bigducker]

I could see this class ending up somewhere behind the Huskies this year (according to scout).

The Ducks will blow them away in recruiting this year. They have 14 commits, but only one really had any real offers. Most of their offers are coming from idaho, wash St, SanJose St, Unlv, Byu, N. Arizona, sprinkled with a few Pac 10 schools.

[Sooth]

That's why I almost wish Mariota could've committed to Washington first, so scout could bump him up to 8 stars or something and then he could de-commit and come to Oregon. Not that it really matters, but it looks nice on their recruiting profiles.