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LaMichael Is Carson's Link To Oregon

Dipping in to Texas for football talent is nothing new for the Oregon coaching staff. Sophomore running back LaMichael James is without a doubt the best example of the Ducks most recent pay-off from the Lone Star State. Texarkana (TX) Liberty-Eylau three-star running back Tra Carson attends the same high school that James did, stating he and James talk often about life, football, and Oregon.

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Has anyone heard anything more about Carson's recruitment? I know RB isn't exactly a priority for the 2011 recruiting cycle, but didn't Campbell say that if the Ducks were to take a RB it would most likely be a big back? 6'1 218lbs seems to fit the bill. And the other big RB possibilities I've heard about either seem like long-shots or better suited for defense (Wilder, Coe, etc.).

I like the looks of this guy. Hope Oregon offers. Please fill me in if someone has more info.

Highligh film:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhQBCeH3kwc

We've got plenty of fast scat backs. We need some bruisers like J. Stew and Blount.

Carson isn't a scat back. He is a big back. Unless you were just reinforcing that sentiment. It was unclear.

From his EPSN recruiting profile:

"Carson is your prototypical load-back; this guy has great size, power and durability to pound it consistently between the tackles. Falling under the radar for programs looking for a strong downhill runner who can handle high carries and wear down a defense."

It also says that he has offers as a DB. He says UO told him they want to see his first few games this year before offering him, so we won't know anything for a while on him. He also says he doesn't care what side of the ball he plays.

Here's his Rivlas profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/oregon/football ... rson-97361

I wouldn't mind seeing us offer him, he's exactly what we need at RB for this class. I really couldn't care less about his star rating.

buckmarkduck wrote:It also says that he has offers as a DB. He says UO told him they want to see his first few games this year before offering him, so we won't know anything for a while on him. He also says he doesn't care what side of the ball he plays.

good to know. thanks for the info.

Quackles wrote:Carson isn't a scat back. He is a big back. Unless you were just reinforcing that sentiment. It was unclear.

From his EPSN recruiting profile:

"Carson is your prototypical load-back; this guy has great size, power and durability to pound it consistently between the tackles. Falling under the radar for programs looking for a strong downhill runner who can handle high carries and wear down a defense."

For some reason I was thinking of a another back that was 5'8" 175.

It's really hard for me to get excited about RBs right now lol. Right now for me, it's Bigelow or nothing.

UOducksTK1 wrote:It's really hard for me to get excited about RBs right now lol. Right now for me, it's Bigelow or nothing.

I hear ya. I'm just thinking that this guy seemed intriguing if there is an extra schollie lying around come signing day.

UOducksTK1 wrote:It's really hard for me to get excited about RBs right now lol. Right now for me, it's Bigelow or nothing.

I would take Huggins if we would come.

His highlight video showed great vision, good cuts, and some power, but lacks break away speed.

AugustDuck wrote:

UOducksTK1 wrote:It's really hard for me to get excited about RBs right now lol. Right now for me, it's Bigelow or nothing.

I would take Huggins if we would come.

There are definitely other RBs out there that'd I'd take right now, but none of them are showing interest. Huggins already dropped Oregon, and Bigelow is the only RB showing interest that'd we'd take IMO.

[quote]There are definitely other RBs out there that'd I'd take right now, but none of them are showing interest. Huggins already dropped Oregon, and Bigelow is the only RB showing interest that'd we'd take IMO[/quote

I'd be happy with Bigelow. His highlight reel showed a great player at the high school level with the potential to be great at the next. He's got wheels too.

JTinKC wrote:

There are definitely other RBs out there that'd I'd take right now, but none of them are showing interest. Huggins already dropped Oregon, and Bigelow is the only RB showing interest that'd we'd take IMO[/quote

I'd be happy with Bigelow. His highlight reel showed a great player at the high school level with the potential to be great at the next. He's got wheels too.

Yeah he's a sweet prospect, I was impressed by him also. Plus, stealing him away from Washington would be big also.

Plays basketball, as well... District MVP, and averaged 25 PPG in the playoffs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx5oUSxQk6U