Jerrard Randall can't wait to be a Duck
Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 1:34 pm
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It's been difficult to catch up with Oregon commit Jerrard Randall (Hollywood, Fla./Chaminade-Madonna) but the usually low-key senior was full of smiles after tying the Broward County passing record this past week with 432 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-41 victory over Archbishop Carroll (Miami, Fla.).
The 6-foot-1, 180-pounder never knew he was close to the record, much less having the chance to best it.
"I can't believe I tied it on the number," Randall said. "I really didn't think I had that many yards. I figured I was around 300, but 432 is pretty good."
The dual-threat quarterback committed to the Ducks in June and remains firm and excited about his future in coach Chip Kelly's offense.
"I watch all the games, I've been watching them since Dennis Dixon was there," Randall said. "Every time I watch it just reminds me of how much closer I am to getting there."
During his time visiting the program Randall said he was especially impressed with the way the Ducks practice and their business-like attitude to the game.
"Everything is fast, probably even faster than you think," Randall explained. "They move at a quick tempo and you have to move fast, you have to think on the fly. That's why I like Oregon because I think I'm the type of player that can think like that.
"And they score so much it's not even a big deal. You watch a game and you see them get down the field and score like it was nothing. The crowd gets crazy but the players understand that once you score, the goal is to score again."
If there were any questions about whether a teenager from South Florida could adapt to the lifestyle on the West Coast, it's not a concern for Randall.
In actuality he says he is excited for the change.
"I think the West Coast fits me more as a person," said Randall. "It's much more relaxed and the people are so warm and friendly.
"It's much different than down South here but it's a good change."
Randall even talks to other Pac-10 (soon to be Pac-12) quarterbacks.
"I've chatted with Nick Montana and Max Wittek, who is committed to USC," Randall said. "We all talk about our schools and what we see. It's good conversation."
On the receiving end of 301 of Randall's yards Friday was teammate Curt Evans. The 5-11, 170-pounder remains undecided but if Randall had his way that wouldn't be the case.
"I'd love to have Curt here with me but that's probably not going to happen," Randall said. "He and I talk about what's going on with his recruiting everyday.
"I don't think he knows yet but Curt is really into academics and I know he's looking at Vanderbilt and Boston College and some other places. I'll support him wherever he goes."
It's been difficult to catch up with Oregon commit Jerrard Randall (Hollywood, Fla./Chaminade-Madonna) but the usually low-key senior was full of smiles after tying the Broward County passing record this past week with 432 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-41 victory over Archbishop Carroll (Miami, Fla.).
The 6-foot-1, 180-pounder never knew he was close to the record, much less having the chance to best it.
"I can't believe I tied it on the number," Randall said. "I really didn't think I had that many yards. I figured I was around 300, but 432 is pretty good."
The dual-threat quarterback committed to the Ducks in June and remains firm and excited about his future in coach Chip Kelly's offense.
"I watch all the games, I've been watching them since Dennis Dixon was there," Randall said. "Every time I watch it just reminds me of how much closer I am to getting there."
During his time visiting the program Randall said he was especially impressed with the way the Ducks practice and their business-like attitude to the game.
"Everything is fast, probably even faster than you think," Randall explained. "They move at a quick tempo and you have to move fast, you have to think on the fly. That's why I like Oregon because I think I'm the type of player that can think like that.
"And they score so much it's not even a big deal. You watch a game and you see them get down the field and score like it was nothing. The crowd gets crazy but the players understand that once you score, the goal is to score again."
If there were any questions about whether a teenager from South Florida could adapt to the lifestyle on the West Coast, it's not a concern for Randall.
In actuality he says he is excited for the change.
"I think the West Coast fits me more as a person," said Randall. "It's much more relaxed and the people are so warm and friendly.
"It's much different than down South here but it's a good change."
Randall even talks to other Pac-10 (soon to be Pac-12) quarterbacks.
"I've chatted with Nick Montana and Max Wittek, who is committed to USC," Randall said. "We all talk about our schools and what we see. It's good conversation."
On the receiving end of 301 of Randall's yards Friday was teammate Curt Evans. The 5-11, 170-pounder remains undecided but if Randall had his way that wouldn't be the case.
"I'd love to have Curt here with me but that's probably not going to happen," Randall said. "He and I talk about what's going on with his recruiting everyday.
"I don't think he knows yet but Curt is really into academics and I know he's looking at Vanderbilt and Boston College and some other places. I'll support him wherever he goes."
