Carson expects to be a duck

[duckfan96]

Yeah I think LMJ does pretty good on short yardage downs. Big back? If CK wants one then fine. If not I am more than happy to watch LMJ continue to pile up yards, wins and awards. And last but not least a National Championship Trophy

[nogerO]

to this board Whines? Take it back to the "other" board where it seems to be commonplace. You don't need to bring that vitriole here. Please stop your "holier than thou-condescending crap".

I'm not being a smart ass but why is this guy such a great pick up? All I have is that highlight real above. I guess I'm wondering if this guy is worth filling a spot for considering we have needs in other areas. We're already pretty stacked at RB.

this is what a true, tried and blue message board coach would post. congrats message board coach, you are stellar. golf clap all around.

[NCDucks09]

I've seen 4 and 5 star RBs that had less impressive reels. Pretty sure he'll turn out to be a steal at 3 stars, whoever gets him.

Ditto. I'm glad this guy is coming to Oregon.

I think if it was 4th and Goal from the 1, coaches would play J-Stew over Blount, LMJ, or Barner. The best case scenario would be Masoli and J-Stew.

[buckmarkduck]

The guy just made 1st team all state in TEXAS, that seems like a pretty legit recruit to me.

[mijaha]

The guy just made 1st team all state in TEXAS, that seems like a pretty legit recruit to me.

And he WANTS to play for the Ducks, he hasn't had two ACL injuries, LMJ is a good friend which helps with the homesick problem, what is the downside to Carson??

[bellsduck]

The guy just made 1st team all state in TEXAS, that seems like a pretty legit recruit to me.

I agree.
Plus, people keep saying we're stacked at RB. I don't know if we're all that stacked at RB. We don't know if LMJ is going to the NFL or not. If he does, we've got Barner with Seastrunk, Williams, and walk-ons. That also assumes that everyone stays academically eligible, doesn't get homesick and want to transfer, etc. In my opinion, RB is a position we need to recruit 1-2 every year.

[GrandpaDuck]

I think Carson has great potential. Terrific change of direction, strength to run through arm tackles but most of all great vision, can run both right and left.

Even though he won't have the huge size advantage he has against 3A high school kids, most of his success is through his cuts and vision not just running over kids 50 pounds lighter than him.

I'll be thrilled if he becomes a Duck.

[woundedknees]

While Bigelow may look like he has potential, the two knees surgeries should be very concerning for any Duck fan, especially with the saga of Nate Costa still fresh in the not so rear view mirror.

RB is a far more punishing role than QB, and every injury to a knee makes it more difficult to come back to former levels of performance.

Carson looks like just what the doctor ordered... Powerful, agile, fast, and healthy.

Plus, as a bonus, his academics are good as well.

http://iowa.scout.com/2/1031640.html

Liberty-Eylau (TX) head coach Pat Brady has had some great running backs go through his program, including Heisman finalist LaMichael James. His senior running back Tra Carson, ranks right up with the best.

"Carson finished his senior season with an impressive 1,964 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns."

"If you watch him on the basketball court, you can understand what type of athlete he is.He plays point guard for us and can play down low or outside. He's just an all around athlete. Some college is going to get a great asset."

"He's a good strong leader by example, because he is a quiet reserved kid. He's everything you want in a student athlete. He has great grades, no discipline problems, high character and morals, I can't say enough about him. He was truly a pleasure. The school and community was lucky to have him."

http://focusdailynews.com/ealy-named-fo ... 2379-1.htm

Class 3A: Tra Carson, Sr., Running Back-Linebacker, Liberty-Eylau HS, Texarkana

Tra Carson’s area of expertise is making something out of nothing. Just when a play appears to be over, Tra finds a way to create something special for the Liberty-Eylau Leopards. Even by his standards, however, last week’s game, a 36-21 win over Paris, was extraordinary. The 6-0, 220-pounder set a school single-game mark with 337 rushing yards and three TDs on only 17 carries, including scoring runs of 18, 88, and 46 yards. The old school record? Just 322 yards, by the University of Oregon’s superback, LaMichael James.

Though football is Carson’s #1 sport (more than 20 major programs are seeking his services), he’s also a four-year basketball starter (district Player of the Year last season) and runs track. In the classroom, he’s just as good, carrying a sparkling 3.79 grade-point average (good for #14 in his class) and earning a spot in the National Honor Society. He’s also active in the Polly Chapel Baptist Church and as a youth football volunteer coach.

“You can count on Tra every day; he’s one player you don’t have to check up on,” said Assistant Coach Jason Hooker. “Tra is a powerful runner with great vision and quickness. He doesn’t need to have everything go exactly right to make something happen. He gets the big picture!”

[mijaha]

While Bigelow may look like he has potential, the two knees surgeries should be very concerning for any Duck fan, especially with the saga of Nate Costa still fresh in the not so rear view mirror.

RB is a far more punishing role than QB, and every injury to a knee makes it more difficult to come back to former levels of performance.

Carson looks like just what the doctor ordered... Powerful, agile, fast, and healthy.

Plus, as a bonus, his academics are good as well.

http://iowa.scout.com/2/1031640.html

Liberty-Eylau (TX) head coach Pat Brady has had some great running backs go through his program, including Heisman finalist LaMichael James. His senior running back Tra Carson, ranks right up with the best.

"Carson finished his senior season with an impressive 1,964 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns."

"If you watch him on the basketball court, you can understand what type of athlete he is.He plays point guard for us and can play down low or outside. He's just an all around athlete. Some college is going to get a great asset."

"He's a good strong leader by example, because he is a quiet reserved kid. He's everything you want in a student athlete. He has great grades, no discipline problems, high character and morals, I can't say enough about him. He was truly a pleasure. The school and community was lucky to have him."

http://focusdailynews.com/ealy-named-fo ... 2379-1.htm

Class 3A: Tra Carson, Sr., Running Back-Linebacker, Liberty-Eylau HS, Texarkana

Tra Carson’s area of expertise is making something out of nothing. Just when a play appears to be over, Tra finds a way to create something special for the Liberty-Eylau Leopards. Even by his standards, however, last week’s game, a 36-21 win over Paris, was extraordinary. The 6-0, 220-pounder set a school single-game mark with 337 rushing yards and three TDs on only 17 carries, including scoring runs of 18, 88, and 46 yards. The old school record? Just 322 yards, by the University of Oregon’s superback, LaMichael James.

Though football is Carson’s #1 sport (more than 20 major programs are seeking his services), he’s also a four-year basketball starter (district Player of the Year last season) and runs track. In the classroom, he’s just as good, carrying a sparkling 3.79 grade-point average (good for #14 in his class) and earning a spot in the National Honor Society. He’s also active in the Polly Chapel Baptist Church and as a youth football volunteer coach.

“You can count on Tra every day; he’s one player you don’t have to check up on,” said Assistant Coach Jason Hooker. “Tra is a powerful runner with great vision and quickness. He doesn’t need to have everything go exactly right to make something happen. He gets the big picture!”

I've got a man crush on this kid, sounds too good to be true

[RebelDuck]

I was very impressed with Carson's running ability. After watching his videos, I was hoping Oregon would take him over Bigelow. If he commits during/after his visit then I hope he will stick with us up to LOI day.

[woundedknees]

If Carson is as tough and committed to excellence as LMJ, he may end up being the steal of the class for whatever team manages to "Win The Day" for his signature.

[Bigducker]

Love those kids that are also good in basketball which creates a lot of agility. Also great to get honor roll kids. Big bonus. Really hope he signs on the dotted line for the Ducks.

[greenyellow]

The guy just made 1st team all state in TEXAS, that seems like a pretty legit recruit to me.

And he WANTS to play for the Ducks, he hasn't had two ACL injuries, LMJ is a good friend which helps with the homesick problem, what is the downside to Carson??

With all those positives, plus good grades and being a solid citizen, Chip seems to have found a good fit for the program.

[ducksvb6]

Tra runs track! Is it possdible we could field two relay teams next year composed of only Duck football players?

[uostudent]

3.8 GPA, National Honor Society, Northwestern offer?

Yes please.