Brandon Huffman of Scout was the guest this week and talked about recruiting, Dan Rubenstein is one of the hosts, Oregon grad and huge Duck fan asked about how Oregon was doing.
Brandon basically said Kelly was doing an amazing job, getting the best player out of Arizona last year (Rowland) getting one of the best this year with Andre and having a shot at Hundley. He also said he'd be very surprised if Colt Lyerla didn't sign with the Ducks, saying he was either an Oregon or Oklahoma lock at this point and calling him the best player to come out of Oregon in the last 10 years (guess that excludes Joey )
Needless to say that's some very exciting news and seems like the most credible source we can get at this point. He's gotta be fairly sure about that info to include it, right?
If you don't want to listen to the whole podcast (you should though, it's good stuff), the part I'm talking about is around min. 37 or 38.
Brandon Huffman of Scout was the guest this week and talked about recruiting, Dan Rubenstein is one of the hosts, Oregon grad and huge Duck fan asked about how Oregon was doing.
Brandon basically said Kelly was doing an amazing job, getting the best player out of Arizona last year (Rowland) getting one of the best this year with Andre and having a shot at Hundley. He also said he'd be very surprised if Colt Lyerla didn't sign with the Ducks, saying he was either an Oregon or Oklahoma lock at this point and calling him the best player to come out of Oregon in the last 10 years (guess that excludes Joey )
Needless to say that's some very exciting news and seems like the most credible source we can get at this point. He's gotta be fairly sure about that info to include it, right?
If you don't want to listen to the whole podcast (you should though, it's good stuff), the part I'm talking about is around min. 37 or 38.
Well, Joey graduated from Central Catholic in like 1997 so saying something like "the best player to come out Oregon in the last 10 years" would be accurate. As far as Lyerla, I thought there were some issues that may make him want to get out of the state, but may be those were just a bunch of unsubstantiated rumors.
Colt if you are reading this! Come to Oregon, we want you BAAAAAAAAD. You are an athletic freak not a cheat! The Ducks want your god given abilities....I hope colt pulls the trigger before the season starts...
Stewart Mandel-"From a purely aesthetic standpoint, I much prefer to watch a good spread-rushing offense over a traditional Power-I offense, and Oregon's has been the most fun by far for the past several years. It's fast, its precise, and when Chip Kelly has the right quarterback (Dixon, Masoli) at the helm, the possibility of someone ripping off a 60-yard run exists on nearly every play."
I've been wondering when there'd be an update on Colt. He's probably my #1 want of this class, he's just such an insane talent. Getting a player like him can make a class. Kinda like Seastrunk or Heimuli did last year.
Brandon Huffman of Scout was the guest this week and talked about recruiting, Dan Rubenstein is one of the hosts, Oregon grad and huge Duck fan asked about how Oregon was doing.
Brandon basically said Kelly was doing an amazing job, getting the best player out of Arizona last year (Rowland) getting one of the best this year with Andre and having a shot at Hundley. He also said he'd be very surprised if Colt Lyerla didn't sign with the Ducks, saying he was either an Oregon or Oklahoma lock at this point and calling him the best player to come out of Oregon in the last 10 years (guess that excludes Joey )
Needless to say that's some very exciting news and seems like the most credible source we can get at this point. He's gotta be fairly sure about that info to include it, right?
If you don't want to listen to the whole podcast (you should though, it's good stuff), the part I'm talking about is around min. 37 or 38.
Well, Joey graduated from Central Catholic in like 1997 so saying something like "the best player to come out Oregon in the last 10 years" would be accurate. As far as Lyerla, I thought there were some issues that may make him want to get out of the state, but may be those were just a bunch of unsubstantiated rumors.
1996 so your point is even more valid. I'm sure we're all glad John indoctrinated Joey properly growing up
Anyway I hope we snag Lyerla because I'd consider our chances with Brennan Scarlett to be somewhere between pigs flying and hell freezing......at least at this point.
Brandon Huffman of Scout was the guest this week and talked about recruiting, Dan Rubenstein is one of the hosts, Oregon grad and huge Duck fan asked about how Oregon was doing.
Brandon basically said Kelly was doing an amazing job, getting the best player out of Arizona last year (Rowland) getting one of the best this year with Andre and having a shot at Hundley. He also said he'd be very surprised if Colt Lyerla didn't sign with the Ducks, saying he was either an Oregon or Oklahoma lock at this point and calling him the best player to come out of Oregon in the last 10 years (guess that excludes Joey )
Needless to say that's some very exciting news and seems like the most credible source we can get at this point. He's gotta be fairly sure about that info to include it, right?
If you don't want to listen to the whole podcast (you should though, it's good stuff), the part I'm talking about is around min. 37 or 38.
Well, Joey graduated from Central Catholic in like 1997 so saying something like "the best player to come out Oregon in the last 10 years" would be accurate. As far as Lyerla, I thought there were some issues that may make him want to get out of the state, but may be those were just a bunch of unsubstantiated rumors.
1996 so your point is even more valid. I'm sure we're all glad John indoctrinated Joey properly growing up
Anyway I hope we snag Lyerla because I'd consider our chances with Brennan Scarlett to be somewhere between pigs flying and hell freezing......at least at this point.
It had to be 1997 since his final year would was during the 2001-02 year and had redshirted. That makes him a 1997 graduate. Still makes the starting post valid.
So I was just cruising around on rivals, checking out some of the guys we're going after. I was looking at Colt's profile & realized they have a scouting report up on him. Check it out only if you're ready to want this kid more than anything in the world:
On the Hoof: Lyerla's frame could hold another 25 pounds. He has to be the spitting image of Brian Urlacher when he was a senior at the University of New Mexico. Needs Improvement: He plays running back in high school, which is one of the few positions he does not project at in college. Getting reps at tight end, defensive end or linebacker is a necessity for the mental part of the game to take hold. Most Impressive: He is an athletic anomaly who can test off the charts - even at the NFL combine - right now. Lyerla has superior overall body structure and could project at several positions at the next level. He is athletic enough to play receiver or safety at some colleges. Conclusion: The last athlete that had this much physical size and talent while playing running back in high school was Julius Peppers. Lyerla could excel at multiple positions. Which position he'll play in college will really depend on how quickly he can have an impact for his team at a certain spot.
dthomas=ddixon wrote:So I was just cruising around on rivals, checking out some of the guys we're going after. I was looking at Colt's profile & realized they have a scouting report up on him. Check it out only if you're ready to want this kid more than anything in the world:
On the Hoof: Lyerla's frame could hold another 25 pounds. He has to be the spitting image of Brian Urlacher when he was a senior at the University of New Mexico. Needs Improvement: He plays running back in high school, which is one of the few positions he does not project at in college. Getting reps at tight end, defensive end or linebacker is a necessity for the mental part of the game to take hold. Most Impressive: He is an athletic anomaly who can test off the charts - even at the NFL combine - right now. Lyerla has superior overall body structure and could project at several positions at the next level. He is athletic enough to play receiver or safety at some colleges. Conclusion: The last athlete that had this much physical size and talent while playing running back in high school was Julius Peppers. Lyerla could excel at multiple positions. Which position he'll play in college will really depend on how quickly he can have an impact for his team at a certain spot.
dthomas=ddixon wrote:So I was just cruising around on rivals, checking out some of the guys we're going after. I was looking at Colt's profile & realized they have a scouting report up on him. Check it out only if you're ready to want this kid more than anything in the world:
On the Hoof: Lyerla's frame could hold another 25 pounds. He has to be the spitting image of Brian Urlacher when he was a senior at the University of New Mexico. Needs Improvement: He plays running back in high school, which is one of the few positions he does not project at in college. Getting reps at tight end, defensive end or linebacker is a necessity for the mental part of the game to take hold. Most Impressive: He is an athletic anomaly who can test off the charts - even at the NFL combine - right now. Lyerla has superior overall body structure and could project at several positions at the next level. He is athletic enough to play receiver or safety at some colleges. Conclusion: The last athlete that had this much physical size and talent while playing running back in high school was Julius Peppers. Lyerla could excel at multiple positions. Which position he'll play in college will really depend on how quickly he can have an impact for his team at a certain spot.
Brandon Huffman of Scout was the guest this week and talked about recruiting, Dan Rubenstein is one of the hosts, Oregon grad and huge Duck fan asked about how Oregon was doing.
Brandon basically said Kelly was doing an amazing job, getting the best player out of Arizona last year (Rowland) getting one of the best this year with Andre and having a shot at Hundley. He also said he'd be very surprised if Colt Lyerla didn't sign with the Ducks, saying he was either an Oregon or Oklahoma lock at this point and calling him the best player to come out of Oregon in the last 10 years (guess that excludes Joey )
Needless to say that's some very exciting news and seems like the most credible source we can get at this point. He's gotta be fairly sure about that info to include it, right?
If you don't want to listen to the whole podcast (you should though, it's good stuff), the part I'm talking about is around min. 37 or 38.
Well, Joey graduated from Central Catholic in like 1997 so saying something like "the best player to come out Oregon in the last 10 years" would be accurate. As far as Lyerla, I thought there were some issues that may make him want to get out of the state, but may be those were just a bunch of unsubstantiated rumors.
1996 so your point is even more valid. I'm sure we're all glad John indoctrinated Joey properly growing up
Anyway I hope we snag Lyerla because I'd consider our chances with Brennan Scarlett to be somewhere between pigs flying and hell freezing......at least at this point.
It had to be 1997 since his final year would was during the 2001-02 year and had redshirted. That makes him a 1997 graduate. Still makes the starting post valid.
Yeah I keep thinking '96 because that was his last season at CC but you're right.
dthomas=ddixon wrote:So I was just cruising around on rivals, checking out some of the guys we're going after. I was looking at Colt's profile & realized they have a scouting report up on him. Check it out only if you're ready to want this kid more than anything in the world:
On the Hoof: Lyerla's frame could hold another 25 pounds. He has to be the spitting image of Brian Urlacher when he was a senior at the University of New Mexico. Needs Improvement: He plays running back in high school, which is one of the few positions he does not project at in college. Getting reps at tight end, defensive end or linebacker is a necessity for the mental part of the game to take hold. Most Impressive: He is an athletic anomaly who can test off the charts - even at the NFL combine - right now. Lyerla has superior overall body structure and could project at several positions at the next level. He is athletic enough to play receiver or safety at some colleges. Conclusion: The last athlete that had this much physical size and talent while playing running back in high school was Julius Peppers. Lyerla could excel at multiple positions. Which position he'll play in college will really depend on how quickly he can have an impact for his team at a certain spot.
Interesting that although his offer list is very good it doesn't include a lot of the traditional powers.
He's got enough BCS school offers to make him look very good. If you have an offer from Oklahoma and are from Oregon, it really says something about the player. Oklahoma doesn't typically come up here for a recruit. As far as other traditional powers not offering, it's still fairly early and schools back east probably don't want to waste their time on a player who's not going to be considering a East Coast school more than likely.
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