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"I'm 100% committed to Oregon and nothing's going to change that,"

.....I hate USC

Right before Rodrigues initially committed to Oregon there were reports that USC was pushing hard for him already. I'm not worried about him sticking with us, but it does show just how good people think Rodrigues could be.

TheMaehlMan wrote:Right before Rodrigues initially committed to Oregon there were reports that USC was pushing hard for him already. I'm not worried about him sticking with us, but it does show just how good people think Rodrigues could be.

Especially when you consider that USC has limited schollys and they already have Jesse Scroggins(RFR), Max Wittek(FR), & Cody Kessler(FR) in the pipeline.

Rodrigues is All Oregon, But if something happens with Oregon's fill in the blank then he would have to reconsider and open back up his recruitment.

Lane Kiffin would love to get Rodrigues being what happened with DAT. payback to Oregon.

Good QB's to back up Thomas! Go ducks

USC offered today

yeahboyd wrote:USC offered today

Does that means an automatic +1 star upgrade on his Scout/Rivals ratings?

GrandpaDuck wrote:

yeahboyd wrote:USC offered today

Does that means an automatic +1 star upgrade on his Scout/Rivals ratings?

I think that primarily works with UW and Scout.

He is Oregon bound and I don't think the kid is going anywhere with how he was talking about the school etc and the city sounded like he had a very good connection here in Eugene, OR. Sounds like he has a good work ethic and how he said he already wants to graduate early in January and get up here early. Excited for him to get here.

Hopefully he stays committed but look at Ethan Grant...He was solid for a year with glowing remarks about Oregon at every turn and then finally succumbed and de-commit so you never know

lukeyrid13 wrote:Hopefully he stays committed but look at Ethan Grant...He was solid for a year with glowing remarks about Oregon at every turn and then finally succumbed and de-commit so you never know

Grant was more of a Mid-level recruit trying to get a spot where the DUCKs had TOP-Tier talent. He saw the writing on the wall and knew playing time would be tough to come by. I think QB's look at it a little differently. They are generally spread out between clasess. Also, The ducks do not have a slam-dunk "Future QB" as of yet (though I think Bennet will establish himself as just that by years end). Mariota was a 3* and Bennet was a low 4*. Not the most intimidating depth chart from an outsiders perspective....but regarless, hope he sticks with the DUCKS! And I hope it is publicized how badly USC wanted him, serving notice that maybe, just maybe, USC can't cherry pick recruits like they use to (at least from the Ducks)...

Getting the SC offer probably will push his ranking to 4 stars across the board.

http://oregon.scout.com/2/1086620.html
Oregon commit Jake Rodrigues is the popular quarterback you watch in movies. He has the perfect 6-3, 215 frame. He has the picture perfect, cheerleader girlfriend with blonde hair and a bright smile. However, one thing that isn’t so movie typical is his four-month old son, Brody.

“It has not been easy,” said four-star quarterback Rodrigues. “But my love for him is indescribable. He is such a good baby. My girlfriend and I have tremendous support from both of our families. I am blessed with that. Things would be a lot different without them. I am so thankful we have such supportive parents. ”

Rodrigues admits that balancing football and a baby has been heavy, but he manages to be with Brody as much as possible.

“When I don’t have football, I am with him,” said Rodrigues. “When I am not with him, I am at practice.”

Rodrigues and his girlfriend raise Brody together. Rodrigues said they switch off between his parents house and his girlfriend’s house so that they can all be together as much as possible.

“Moving away from Brody in January is going to be difficult,” said Rodrigues. “It is going to be tough, but he is my motivation and that is how I have to look at it.”

Rodrigues said Oregon was a little hesitant to have him as their number one guy at first when he mentioned he had a son.

Well that's interesting...

It doesn't sound like that his girlfriend & son are moving up with him. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing, but it could potentially make USC a more desirable option for him.

Thanks for posting that Boom, I had no idea about that. I couldn't imagine going to college while having a kid, let alone playing football as well. I will admit that if he goes to USC to be closer to his son that I won't be angry with him, that makes his decision much more difficult. With that being said, he has sounded all-Duck in his interviews.