I'm not really speculating, that is just the way it is, unless something has recently changed since I last spoke with a person that is in a position to know such things.
I wouldn't get too caught up in the statistics. There is a reason coaches tell recruits to send them their film, not their statistics. That is why Robert Bolden was Chip's #1 QB target for the 2010 class before he committed to Penn State, despite the unimpressive statistics he put up in high school. Bolden then proceeds to start at a true freshman at Penn State. Compare Bolden's stats to someone like Connor Kavanaugh (class 2007) and they are not even in the same ballpark, yet Kavanaugh's only offer was from Portland State.
I'm not really speculating, that is just the way it is, unless something has recently changed since I last spoke with a person that is in a position to know such things.
I wouldn't get too caught up in the statistics. There is a reason coaches tell recruits to send them their film, not their statistics. That is why Robert Bolden was Chip's #1 QB target for the 2010 class before he committed to Penn State, despite the unimpressive statistics he put up in high school. Bolden then proceeds to start at a true freshman at Penn State. Compare Bolden's stats to someone like Connor Kavanaugh (class 2007) and they are not even in the same ballpark, yet Kavanaugh's only offer was from Portland State.
Noted, but while he didn't pile up a ton of yards, Bolden was still a 60% passer. There is no doubt that Randall has the best physical tools of all our QB commits; maybe the best of any incoming QB Oregon's ever had. But you can't completely discount production; especially when it comes to accuracy. At this point, it seems that Manziel is further along as a QB. Doesn't guarantee future success, but doesn't hurt either.
Yeah, obviously it would be nice if Randall put up some decent stats his senior season. I would hope that he is not going to be 5-15 every game, but I really have no idea what his team is like. Maybe his offensive line is absolutely terrible, or maybe his receivers dropped 3 passes and then suddenly the completion percentage doesn't look as bad. I guess we will just have to wait and see how the rest of his season goes.
Regarding Bolden, he completed under 50% of his passes his senior season, at least according to this article...
The 6-foot-3 Bolden was 72 of 152 passing for 1,013 yards and seven touchdowns his senior year for St. Mary's Prep.
In CK I trust! It'd be nice if we got ALL 3 kids to come...but I'd rather have kid that WANTS to be here and wants to compete for the starting QB spot....end of story. They ALL know that in coming to Oregon they are going to have to compete and OUTPLAY DT the next couple of years and then Bennett after that! So.....if you wanna come to Oregon....and hold a clip board and L E A R N from the BEST....then BRING IT ON RANDALL/MANZIEL and MARIOTA!!!!
Destroyer77 wrote:Recent interviews suggest that Manziel is sticking with the Ducks.
Which recent interview are you referring to? I'm pretty sure I have read them all, but I would be interested in reading one that suggests he is sticking with the Ducks. At this moment, he is "committed" to the Ducks about the same way Brendon Bigelow is "committed" to the Huskies.
Interview with JHop of DT suggests Manziel is quite happy with Oregon.
Destroyer77 wrote:Recent interviews suggest that Manziel is sticking with the Ducks.
Which recent interview are you referring to? I'm pretty sure I have read them all, but I would be interested in reading one that suggests he is sticking with the Ducks. At this moment, he is "committed" to the Ducks about the same way Brendon Bigelow is "committed" to the Huskies.
Interview with JHop of DT suggests Manziel is quite happy with Oregon.
I am a DT subscriber, so I have read the things you are referring to. Unfortunately, that doesn't make me feel any better since he told jhop essentially the same thing as he told the writer of the article that started this thread. The issue isn't whether or not he is happy with Oregon. Of course he is happy with Oregon, but he is still exploring the possibility of staying closer to home so his parents can watch him play regularly. They don't have the financial means to make trips to Oregon. So, he visited A&M, the school he grew up rooting for, had a blast and plans on making repeated return visits to A&M with his family and friends. As he has intimated in his interviews, essentially the only reason he verbally committed to the Ducks over A&M in the first place is because the Ducks offered him first.
Personally, I would be pleasantly surprised if Manziel ultimately signs with the Ducks.
Let the college season play out & see how he feels then. We'll be top 10 most of the year, fighting for a BCS bid & DT will be tearing it up. Meanwhile A&M will be fighting for bowl eligibility & have another 7 - 8 win season.
