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In what was supposed to be a banner year for OL recruits, especially on the West Coast, we have no verbals so far. My memory is not great, but I don't recall us not having at least a couple OL verbal at this point in the process. My opinion is that great teams start on the OL and DL and that especially the OL is really hit or miss on a player panning out as projected or avoiding injuries. Any thoughts on why so slow there this year for us? I look at the roster and it doesn't seem that stacked to me.

bellsduck wrote:In what was supposed to be a banner year for OL recruits, especially on the West Coast, we have no verbals so far. My memory is not great, but I don't recall us not having at least a couple OL verbal at this point in the process. My opinion is that great teams start on the OL and DL and that especially the OL is really hit or miss on a player panning out as projected or avoiding injuries. Any thoughts on why so slow there this year for us? I look at the roster and it doesn't seem that stacked to me.

we brought in like 4-5 guys last year, not to mention getting Hamani back too. We all want to have that dominant OL, but very few guys just step in as true freshman, and even the highly touted ones are no sure thing to be able to play right away. The OL should be even better next year and we'll probably also focus on more OL next year in recruiting as well. Of course, there are others more in tune with what the coaches are doing in recruiting

Last years class was stacked... we still have plenty of time to sign some guys for this year. not worried at all.

Yah, IMO we are sitting pretty good at all positions as far as #'s go except for DT. The next couple of years "should" be good at the OL! Provided the kids we got last year play to their potential. When I say that we are good at #'s...I mean that we have a few kids that could play multiple positions, but you can't put French at the DT position.

And speaking of French...http://www.hulu.com/watch/206118/us-arm ... -bowl-2011 go past the 8th dot to 1:12:06 SPEED!

Sounds like Kyle long is visiting this weekend.

6-7,290lb. JC OT
http://florida.scout.com/a.z?s=168&p=8&c=1&nid=5807065

Boom wrote:Sounds like Kyle long is visiting this weekend.

6-7,290lb. JC OT
http://florida.scout.com/a.z?s=168&p=8&c=1&nid=5807065

Looking at his bio, son of Howie Long. Offers from Florida State (signed to play baseball at 6'7" and 286, pitcher and 1 base), Notre Dame, tOSU, USC. Also found this on a Tennessee board...
Kyle Long is the son of former NFL Hall Of Famer Howie Long, he says that Tennessee, UCLA, USC, Oregon State, Washington State, Washington, & SMU are showing him interest. SMU is the only school to offer at this point.

He was in the '08 recruiting class, signed w/ Florida State to play baseball. He quit school after a year & has been out of sports & college for the past year & a half. He is now enrolled at Saddleback College in Southern California where he is playing Offensive Tackle & he will play baseball in the Spring. He doesnt know when he will be able to graduate yet.

After our experience with former baseball players Matt Smith, Akili Smith, or even Dennis Dixon I say sign him up!

So he is a one to play one and he won't even be here in the Spring? Are we that desperate?

AugustDuck wrote:So he is a one to play one and he won't even be here in the Spring? Are we that desperate?

I think he'll have 2 years to play.

AugustDuck wrote:So he is a one to play one and he won't even be here in the Spring? Are we that desperate?

Desperate? Are you really that ignorant?

Long would be a solid pickup. He had some problems (loved to party, DUI .10 BAC), but that was 3+ years ago. Long has great genes and would be a nice replacement for Darrion Weems at LT. Realistically, we can't expect Andre Y, Johnstone, Prater, and Euscher to come in and be studs. Jake Fisher has been very good, but o-lineman don't usually develop that quickly. Oregon needs the depth.

Long is considered an NFL talent, so don't take him lightly. uostudent, don't forget about Clanton since he is my guess on who will be our LT next season.

Apparently Howie Long came with his son on the OV. Awesome. That definitely bodes well for Oregon. May also impress DeForest Buckner.

greenyellow wrote:

AugustDuck wrote:So he is a one to play one and he won't even be here in the Spring? Are we that desperate?

I think he'll have 2 years to play.

I read on an Oregon Live article that he only has 1 year. Can't find the link, though.

I read in an earlier article that KL also has spent time at DL... Any bets Azz would try to give him a shot?

French at DL? He's 225lbs and a TE, I don't think he will be a DL.

As for oline, we signed the #1 oline class in the country last year, maybe our coaches aren't seeing it as a big need this year and are being picky.