De'Anthony Thomas switching from USC to Oregon?

[greenyellow]

Looks like he's in one of the practice courts in Knight Arena and took a picture with his tour guide.

Is that where that is? I was trying to figure out where on campus the pic was taken.

I'm pretty sure that's where it is because the only other place on campus that has an area like that is the PE/intramural courts in the basement of Gerlinger Annex and I doubt they would take him into that kind of place.

[Duck07]

Def not Gerlinger and its not any of the courts at the Rec so its gotta be at Matt Court

[jeduck]

That pic is definitely taken at the practice courts at Matt Arena. I was an electrician on that project.

[ducksvb6]

The vertical window in the corner of the gym is the same configuration as the practice court gym at the Matt. He's at Matt Court.

[JTinKC]

So pull a Kiffin?

Um yes! It's just a coincidence that your tour guide is extremely hot wearing the tightest cloths possible.

[karlhungis]

Talefetters is saying that DT's godfather thinks he is sticking with USC. On a similar note, on the USC boards I saw them quoting JHop who is pretty adamant that DT will be a duck.

[nogerO]

I just want to know! Right now I feel like that kid a few days before Christmas that just wants to open up the presents and see what I got. I should probably learn to be more patient

haha, that's why I rarely enter this forum. I don't care a lick about recruiting, until I spend five minutes on here and then I can hardly handle it: where is he goooooing???! I can't standddddddddd the waiting!!!

Yep, every year I tell myself I'm not going to get sucked into the high school drama queens show, but dammit, here I am again...

[ducksvb6]

On the drive to work this morning I tuned in Chris Childers on Rival radio. He was interviewing Mike Farrell about anticipated commits. The talk was all SEC and east but then it jumped to USC and then Thomas. Farrell stated that Thomas may want to leave LA and is concerned about the depth at SC. HE also stated that it is known that Victor Blackwell and Thomas are a package deal.

Victor Blackwell Mater Dei HS #13 Scouts / WR 6’-2” 195 4.4 speed

They continued with Farrell naming other USC commits that are close to Thomas. Finally he stated that Grimble and USC parted ways Monday. They suggested that Miami might have a shot at Grimble and that “other” PAC 12 team might be in play.

This is turning into a Shakespearian play and we are on the eve of Act Four. Is it a USC or Oregon tragedy? Might it be Hamlet…are Fortinbras and Guildenstern standing on a USC rampart looking north as they watch several people in the distance head north…does Fortinbras say “ alas, Thomas I knew him well..before he decommitted”. Will it be a Mid-NSD Dream and will Kiffin playing Bottom ( the character the Fairy Queen turns into an ass in a Midsummer's Night Dream)?

IMO, Package deals are not good for us. The other commit(s) and their families have to be convinced to jump ship at the last minute. Will Chip take a recruit that hasn’t visited Oregon? Not so far.

SC must really be sweating this change of events. How sweet it is even if Thomas stays with SC.

[stromy]

What is coaches stance on not accepting a recruit that hasn't visited? Did he actually say he won't or is it that he hasn't? Would he make exceptions if warranted?

[greenyellow]

What is coaches stance on not accepting a recruit that hasn't visited? Did he actually say he won't or is it that he hasn't? Would he make exceptions if warranted?

Chip has said he won't officially accept a commitment until that player has visited.

[NCDucks09]

What is coaches stance on not accepting a recruit that hasn't visited? Did he actually say he won't or is it that he hasn't? Would he make exceptions if warranted?

CK's administrative policy is UO will not recognize a commit without a visit.

All of this talk sounds like fun, and I love seeing him in UO gear and tweeting about playing along side Cliff. He can see himself here, which is great for us. Now it's up to him.

[woundedknees]

Nothing says they can't trip this weekend.

[briarduck]

Crazy update guys...we will see tomorrow.

[UofO8]

Reports are saying that Blackwell (his god brother) is stating that Thomas isn't going anywhere. Just don't know how it could happen if they really are a package deal. Guess we will find out tomorrow.

[rjfrik]

Yeah the only way it could happen if they truly are a package deal is Blackwell visits after Wednesday. They could both prolong their commitment until after this upcoming weekend and make their decision then.

Man I really hope we get DT. Don' t know if I can stand another heartbreak, of we got him, oops no we don't