Mariota visiting Oregon next week

[buckmarkduck]

Well I get the feeling (though just rumor right now) he likes the depth chart at UW a little better then the one here. From seeing both Bennett and Montana in HS, if I were him I feel a lot better about my chances to beat out Montana over Bennett. Also add Randle and possibly Huntley to the equation along with Thomas, he may just want a chance to play rather than competing for the job with 3 or 4 guys who are the quality that UO has or will have.

[briarduck]

That is clearly what is going through his mind but does he want to play for a team that may turn things around and become bowl eligible or play a team that will win and play for major bowl game every year?

UW sucks and are still trying to turn the program around and I can't wait to KEEP beating them!

IF MM shy's away from us because of competition do we really want him? I want guys who know they can compete and are up to the challenge!

GO DUCKS!!

[dthomas=ddixon]

The MM situation has nothing to do with UW, his discion hinges all on what happens with the Ducks. We already have Randall so if Hundley comes here, MM will be a dog. If Hundley doesn't, MM will stick with the Ducks. He's obviously a little afraid of the competition but I can't blame him.

We are in a total win-win. We'll be getting 2 of the 3. I'd prefer Randall & Hundley at this point but as many have stated, I would be very happy with any 3 of the 3. Win-win.

[Destroyer77]

I wouldn't go so far as to say that he's "scared of competition" just by the fact that he's looking at his position being filled by so many high quality QB's. IMO it's more so that he's being smart rather than scared. There's nothing wrong with seeing a traffic jam and going around it.

[sx1080]

The MM situation has nothing to do with UW, his discion hinges all on what happens with the Ducks. We already have Randall so if Hundley comes here, MM will be a dog. If Hundley doesn't, MM will stick with the Ducks. He's obviously a little afraid of the competition but I can't blame him.

We are in a total win-win. We'll be getting 2 of the 3. I'd prefer Randall & Hundley at this point but as many have stated, I would be very happy with any 3 of the 3. Win-win.

is this conjecture? or you have inside info

[UofDuck]

That is clearly what is going through his mind but does he want to play for a team that may turn things around and become bowl eligible or play a team that will win and play for major bowl game every year?

UW sucks and are still trying to turn the program around and I can't wait to KEEP beating them!

IF MM shy's away from us because of competition do we really want him? I want guys who know they can compete and are up to the challenge!

GO DUCKS!!

I hear you briar, but this is exactly what we say SC recruits are crazy for chosing SC, "why chose SC, they already have four 4-star backs, don't you know you will just ride the pine....Silly choice..."

[maxduck]

Remember, this is a kid who a couple weeks ago only had an offer from Memphis. Now that he is attracting interest from the "big boy" programs it is only natural that he wants to look around a bit. Personally I'm glad he is, it allows him to make a better choice and be more comfortable with his decision.

[briarduck]

That is clearly what is going through his mind but does he want to play for a team that may turn things around and become bowl eligible or play a team that will win and play for major bowl game every year?

UW sucks and are still trying to turn the program around and I can't wait to KEEP beating them!

IF MM shy's away from us because of competition do we really want him? I want guys who know they can compete and are up to the challenge!

GO DUCKS!!

I hear you briar, but this is exactly what we say SC recruits are crazy for chosing SC, "why chose SC, they already have four 4-star backs, don't you know you will just ride the pine....Silly choice..."

I would make the same argument but at the end of the day I want guys that aren't afraid of competition...but at least go to a team that is a winner!

MM is one of my favorites of what I've seen at QB (recruits) so I hope he chooses us because he's right there with the rest of them IMHO!

[dthomas=ddixon]

The MM situation has nothing to do with UW, his discion hinges all on what happens with the Ducks. We already have Randall so if Hundley comes here, MM will be a dog. If Hundley doesn't, MM will stick with the Ducks. He's obviously a little afraid of the competition but I can't blame him.

We are in a total win-win. We'll be getting 2 of the 3. I'd prefer Randall & Hundley at this point but as many have stated, I would be very happy with any 3 of the 3. Win-win.

is this conjecture? or you have inside info

Oh thats just my assesment of the situation. The Huskies aren't going to be stealing anyone from us, they'll be getting our left overs.

[hjpop]

Any updates? From the wonderful scout site, they no longer have him as a commit but as "prospect". (he's also off the commit list.)

[jhopduck]

Should never have been listed as a commit in the first place. He's saying the same things as Randall right now and for some reason everyone thinks Randall is a lock. He visits in September, you know how long that is in recruiting, not to mention a 3,000 mile obstacle to overcome.

[sx1080]

Any updates? From the wonderful scout site, they no longer have him as a commit but as "prospect". (he's also off the commit list.)

WOW. remember when Ethan Grant played this game last yr.

[dthomas=ddixon]

Should never have been listed as a commit in the first place. He's saying the same things as Randall right now and for some reason everyone thinks Randall is a lock. He visits in September, you know how long that is in recruiting, not to mention a 3,000 mile obstacle to overcome.

Totally. There's a reason Chip doesn't let em commit till they've visited. To try to avoid all this drama.

[greenyellow]

Should never have been listed as a commit in the first place. He's saying the same things as Randall right now and for some reason everyone thinks Randall is a lock. He visits in September, you know how long that is in recruiting, not to mention a 3,000 mile obstacle to overcome.

Totally. There's a reason Chip doesn't let em commit till they've visited. To try to avoid all this drama.

Even if Mariota doesn't commit, the Ducks will be fine at QB since the program is attractive to enough high-level QBs.