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Castro still solid with the Ducks

December, 19, 2011

By Greg Biggins
Linebacker Jeremy Castro (Murrieta, Calif./Vista Murrieta) committed to Oregon a few months ago but took an unofficial visit to UCLA over the weekend for the Bruins' meet and greet.

Castro originally committed to Washington last summer but switched to the Ducks after an official visit during the season.

“I’m still locked in with Oregon,” Castro said. “I wanted to go up to UCLA and meet the new coaches. My brother wanted me to take a look, and they have an awesome new staff. Coach Mora is a good guy, a high-energy guy and a defensive-minded coach. He’s going to do good things at UCLA, but Oregon is the best fit for me.

“UCLA has location going for it, and they’re going to be good, but Oregon is good right now. They’re one of the top programs around, and I just get a great vibe about them. I really think they have the coaches to make me better and maximize the kind of player I know I can become.”

I wouldn't really worry about him decommitting. The only way he does is if the Oregon coaches decide to go in another direction and I don't see them doing that.

Castro's recruitment has been strange though, so I wouldn't be shocked if something crazy happened before signing day.

But feeling fine about him right now.

There's some USC folks who think Kiffin might make a play for Castro as they want to bring in 1 rush DE. Castro's stock is climbing as he was named the south defensive MVP in the Cali North vs South AS game. He took the brief visit to UCLA about 2 wks ago and now says he's 100% Ducks and no more trips. Keepin my fingers crossed.

I am sure that Kiffin is going to be trying to poach Oregon recruits as long as he is coaching down there. I doubt he will forget the DaT recruitment and will always be looking for payback.

Kiffin has like 2 spots left, doubt this is a year he goes after players he doesn't have a need for.

buckmarkduck wrote:Kiffin has like 2 spots left, doubt this is a year he goes after players he doesn't have a need for.

Many of their faithful feel the need may be there due to Perry's exit. Of course he doesn't pursue someone they don't need. The concern is the opposite.

They can only take 15 players, it doesn't matter how many players leave.

They will use Early Enrollees though so expect their class to be around 17-19. They just signed two JC guys, they have one greyshirt coming in and had two guys already declare for the NFL instead of the expected four.

Last year they brought in 33 recruits and used the early entree things for few, I don't see how they can sneak anymore players into that full class. Besides what Ive seen is that the NCAA isn't going to allow them to sneak kids in around the limit. The NCAA already nixed the idea of bringing in kids on academic scholarships.

buckmarkduck wrote:Last year they brought in 33 recruits and used the early entree things for few, I don't see how they can sneak anymore players into that full class. Besides what Ive seen is that the NCAA isn't going to allow them to sneak kids in around the limit. The NCAA already nixed the idea of bringing in kids on academic scholarships.

Can't they like greyshirt some of them and have them not count against the roster that way?
There are plenty of ways to over recruit

Here's the Rivals link for their current class: Looks like they have three JC guys coming in early with Scott Starr as an EE.
http://usc.rivals.com/

I'm not sure how they're allowed to over sign again this year but everything I've seen on Wearesc has said 17-19. Like you mentioned though the NCAA could step in I guess but I doubt that will happen.

In other news it sounds like Ishmael Adams gave a verbal to UCLA today which is a surprise since everyone was thinking he was a silent to Cal.

They can only sign 15 that count against their 15 max for this 2012 class. Apparently there are still 2-4 that can count against the 2011 class and be earmarked as EEs. That's where the 17-19 totals are coming from. The more difficult task they face will come this Sept when the total # of kids they have on scholarship can't exceed 75. They either convince some new signees to greyshirt or some guys who are currently on schollie will be cut loose by then as the final # of early departures for the NFL looks set.

How last year they had 25 in the class and played the shell game with 7-8 other recruits to make it so they all got in. You are only allowed 25 in a class, how can they put anymore into the 2011 class?

If they grey shirt anyone, they are idiots. That would absolutely screw them next year. This year's class will be at the limit, and grey shirting will count against next year's class when they won't be able to use any EEs. If they grey shirt someone this year then they only get 14 next year.