KeiVarae Russell
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SeattleDuck
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KeiVarae Russell
Rumor from a Husky friend who closely follows recruiting in Washington and frequents the UW boards saying that Mariner High RB KeiVarae Russell is a silent commit to Oregon and has been for awhile. He's not really a guy to joke around about this stuff, and seemed genuinely upset about it.
Again, just a rumor, but it wouldn't shock me. I'd love to see him come here; he's an exciting playmaker.
Rivals 4* #4 All-Purpose Back, 112 player overall
Scout 4* #23 Running Back
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... ell-115195
http://oregon.scout.com/a.z?s=128&p=8&c=1&nid=4993554
Again, just a rumor, but it wouldn't shock me. I'd love to see him come here; he's an exciting playmaker.
Rivals 4* #4 All-Purpose Back, 112 player overall
Scout 4* #23 Running Back
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... ell-115195
http://oregon.scout.com/a.z?s=128&p=8&c=1&nid=4993554
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Re: KeiVarae Russell
Definitely not a name that's been tossed around but he doesn't look like that bad of a recruit and could easily be the type of RB Oregon want. Since it's a rumor from the UW recruiting boards, I won't believe anything until Russell actually does take an OV and then commit.

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Re: KeiVarae Russell
I haven't heard that he is a silent commit, but I have heard that his interest in Oregon has definitely picked up recently. It would be a great commit since it's always nice to stock our running back depth with a talented player. Imagine if we get him and Byron Marshall? That would be incredible considering we have Barner for another season, and Carson/DAT for the long haul.

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gogreen55
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Re: KeiVarae Russell
He certainly has a nice offer list, and definitely has some speed. Hopefully this rumor has some legs to it.
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Re: KeiVarae Russell
He's not that far away. It is certainly possible that he has visited before...greenyellow wrote:Definitely not a name that's been tossed around but he doesn't look like that bad of a recruit and could easily be the type of RB Oregon want. Since it's a rumor from the UW recruiting boards, I won't believe anything until Russell actually does take an OV and then commit.
Stewart Mandel-"From a purely aesthetic standpoint, I much prefer to watch a good spread-rushing offense over a traditional Power-I offense, and Oregon's has been the most fun by far for the past several years. It's fast, its precise, and when Chip Kelly has the right quarterback (Dixon, Masoli) at the helm, the possibility of someone ripping off a 60-yard run exists on nearly every play."
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Re: KeiVarae Russell
I had heard that the interest level had picked up too but this news would be outstanding! His video looks great, I wonder what thje level of competion is?SeattleDuck wrote:Rumor from a Husky friend who closely follows recruiting in Washington and frequents the UW boards saying that Mariner High RB KeiVarae Russell is a silent commit to Oregon and has been for awhile. He's not really a guy to joke around about this stuff, and seemed genuinely upset about it.
Again, just a rumor, but it wouldn't shock me. I'd love to see him come here; he's an exciting playmaker.
Rivals 4* #4 All-Purpose Back, 112 player overall
Scout 4* #23 Running Back
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/r ... ell-115195
http://oregon.scout.com/a.z?s=128&p=8&c=1&nid=4993554
KeiVarae Russell 2010 Recruiting Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C-6WDNtghU
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Re: KeiVarae Russell
Reminds me of Barner. Hope we get him.
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Re: KeiVarae Russell
I honestly think we need 2 RB's a year in our O. The way Kelly uses them if they have talent they will see the field somehow, and injuries happen, so you can never have to much depth. Would be a solid pickup for UO.
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Re: KeiVarae Russell
But would they take both Russell and Foster? Considering Foster is being recruited as a DAT-type RB/TZR, taking Russell as another full-time RB isn't that far-fetched.buckmarkduck wrote:I honestly think we need 2 RB's a year in our O. The way Kelly uses them if they have talent they will see the field somehow, and injuries happen, so you can never have to much depth. Would be a solid pickup for UO.

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Re: KeiVarae Russell
Now that we have Byron Marshall on board, would we take both Russell and Foster as well?
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Re: KeiVarae Russell
Dumbest question of the day--- you win!
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Re: KeiVarae Russell
He runs a lot like Reggie Bush. His out right speed and juke-on-a-dime isn't quite there, but I like it. Maybe a pit more than Marshall's.
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Re: KeiVarae Russell
Foster could probably play WRgreenyellow wrote:But would they take both Russell and Foster? Considering Foster is being recruited as a DAT-type RB/TZR, taking Russell as another full-time RB isn't that far-fetched.buckmarkduck wrote:I honestly think we need 2 RB's a year in our O. The way Kelly uses them if they have talent they will see the field somehow, and injuries happen, so you can never have to much depth. Would be a solid pickup for UO.
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Re: KeiVarae Russell
I really liked this guys video. Would be a fantastic back at oregon in my opinion..
Stewart Mandel-"From a purely aesthetic standpoint, I much prefer to watch a good spread-rushing offense over a traditional Power-I offense, and Oregon's has been the most fun by far for the past several years. It's fast, its precise, and when Chip Kelly has the right quarterback (Dixon, Masoli) at the helm, the possibility of someone ripping off a 60-yard run exists on nearly every play."
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Re: KeiVarae Russell
Stewart Mandel-"From a purely aesthetic standpoint, I much prefer to watch a good spread-rushing offense over a traditional Power-I offense, and Oregon's has been the most fun by far for the past several years. It's fast, its precise, and when Chip Kelly has the right quarterback (Dixon, Masoli) at the helm, the possibility of someone ripping off a 60-yard run exists on nearly every play."