De'Anthony Thomas picks Oregon!

[woundedknees]

I think the thing that truly boggles the mind is how the diehard fans of USC, Texas, tOSU, and schools like that feel so entitled to this type of player... The idea that any rational person would choose a program like Oregon is inconceivable to many of them, and certainly unconscionable to the point that the only way it makes sense to them is if there is something seriously underhanded involved.

The funny thing is, the more things change, the more this crap stays the same.

[wheaton4prez]

Rivals compared him to jahvid best. Do you guys think he will be a running back at Oregon?

I hope so. From watching his tapes, it looks to me to be his strongest position.

He's built differently. But, runs with the extra-motor tenacity I remember out of Reggie Bush.

[TheMaehlMan]

I think the thing that truly boggles the mind is how the diehard fans of USC, Texas, tOSU, and schools like that feel so entitled to this type of player... The idea that any rational person would choose a program like Oregon is inconceivable to many of them, and certainly unconscionable to the point that the only way it makes sense to them is if there is something seriously underhanded involved.

The funny thing is, the more things change, the more this crap stays the same.

It is annoying, but if we continue to win more one-on-one battles against USC with players the caliber of Thomas, that should change. Well, and thrashing the Trojans again in Autzen should help out!

[headshottzzzz]

I think the thing that truly boggles the mind is how the diehard fans of USC, Texas, tOSU, and schools like that feel so entitled to this type of player... The idea that any rational person would choose a program like Oregon is inconceivable to many of them, and certainly unconscionable to the point that the only way it makes sense to them is if there is something seriously underhanded involved.

The funny thing is, the more things change, the more this crap stays the same.

It is annoying, but if we continue to win more one-on-one battles against USC with players the caliber of Thomas, that should change. Well, and thrashing the Trojans again in Autzen should help out!

Keep in mind though that USC won head to head battles with Heyward, Lee, Farmer, Dawson, and Townsend Jr. USC still has a lot of recruiting power. The key for Oregon isn't to get the highest rated guys, but the right guys. USC is going to win its share of recruiting battles (and more of them). It falls on CK and his staff to win the battles on the field though, like we have.

[TheMaehlMan]

I think the thing that truly boggles the mind is how the diehard fans of USC, Texas, tOSU, and schools like that feel so entitled to this type of player... The idea that any rational person would choose a program like Oregon is inconceivable to many of them, and certainly unconscionable to the point that the only way it makes sense to them is if there is something seriously underhanded involved.

The funny thing is, the more things change, the more this crap stays the same.

It is annoying, but if we continue to win more one-on-one battles against USC with players the caliber of Thomas, that should change. Well, and thrashing the Trojans again in Autzen should help out!

Keep in mind though that USC won head to head battles with Heyward, Lee, Farmer, Dawson, and Townsend Jr. USC still has a lot of recruiting power. The key for Oregon isn't to get the highest rated guys, but the right guys. USC is going to win its share of recruiting battles (and more of them). It falls on CK and his staff to win the battles on the field though, like we have.

I don't think anyone is saying that USC lacks recruiting power, just that signing a player like Thomas who is from LA does say something about Oregon. USC had a helluva class anyways..well duh

[headshottzzzz]

I think the thing that truly boggles the mind is how the diehard fans of USC, Texas, tOSU, and schools like that feel so entitled to this type of player... The idea that any rational person would choose a program like Oregon is inconceivable to many of them, and certainly unconscionable to the point that the only way it makes sense to them is if there is something seriously underhanded involved.

The funny thing is, the more things change, the more this crap stays the same.

It is annoying, but if we continue to win more one-on-one battles against USC with players the caliber of Thomas, that should change. Well, and thrashing the Trojans again in Autzen should help out!

Keep in mind though that USC won head to head battles with Heyward, Lee, Farmer, Dawson, and Townsend Jr. USC still has a lot of recruiting power. The key for Oregon isn't to get the highest rated guys, but the right guys. USC is going to win its share of recruiting battles (and more of them). It falls on CK and his staff to win the battles on the field though, like we have.

I don't think anyone is saying that USC lacks recruiting power, just that signing a player like Thomas who is from LA does say something about Oregon. USC had a helluva class anyways..well duh

Oh, definitely. This was a huge steal from USC's back yard. While USC is expected to dominate Southern California, Oregon poaching its best or second-best talent says a lot for where Oregon is as a program.

[headshottzzzz]

^^ I guess another thing I'm trying to say is that USC shouldn't be discounted or taken lightly. They might not be where they used to be, but they will definitely give us a game this upcoming season, and will beat us again, eventually.

[greenyellow]

I just don't think that Kiffin will be able to get the most out of his talent like Carroll did. USC has always been able to get talent; it's always been a matter of if they can use it.

[wheaton4prez]

I don't think Kiffin is the coach in 2012.

He appears to try and recruit stars rather than fit/purpose. That apparently was a factor with DAT.

[dthomas=ddixon]

I don't think Kiffin is the coach in 2012.

He appears to try and recruit stars rather than fit/purpose. That apparently was a factor with DAT.

IMO thats been USC's biggest problem. How can you have such a hard time finding a consistent RB when the roster is stacked with 5* RBs? They don't recruit guys that fit, just the highest rated guys they can get. LaMike fits what we do better than any 6'2 215 lb 5*. Thats why Chip is a good coach & Kiffen isn't.

[Supreme]

I don't think Kiffin is the coach in 2012.

He appears to try and recruit stars rather than fit/purpose. That apparently was a factor with DAT.

IMO thats been USC's biggest problem. How can you have such a hard time finding a consistent RB when the roster is stacked with 5* RBs? They don't recruit guys that fit, just the highest rated guys they can get. LaMike fits what we do better than any 6'2 215 lb 5*. Thats why Chip is a good coach & Kiffen isn't.

Like the fact that they added tons more RB's, WR's, and QB's?

[woundedknees]

I do think it's hilarious how much more upset the USC fan base was to lose 1 recruit to Oregon than Duck fans were to lose on multiple players that would have filled positions of need... especially DT candidates such as Simmons and Heyward.

Some of the conspiracy theories put forth by USC fans are ridiculous.

[Zyme]

I do think it's hilarious how much more upset the USC fan base was to lose 1 recruit to Oregon than Duck fans were to lose on multiple players that would have filled positions of need... especially DT candidates such as Simmons and Heyward.

Some of the conspiracy theories put forth by USC fans are ridiculous.

I think it has large part do with our expectations. We expect to have some attrition in the draft class. They assume that when they are on the final three, they will win

[UofO8]

Anyone still upset that Bigelow went to Cal?

[ducksvb6]

Uof08

Touche..Bigalow who?