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Serra Trio Recruiting News
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 5:19 am
by Supreme
Serra making news
The rumors surrounding Gardena (Calif.) Serra teammates George Farmer, Marqise Lee and Jason Gibson never seem to end so here's a fresh recap on the latest rumblings about three of the top uncommitted players in Southern California.
USC still remains the favorite for Farmer, a five-star wide receiver, but don't count out Oregon just yet. The Ducks are pushing hard for Farmer and Lee, a four-star athlete who keeps climbing the rankings.
Reports that Farmer and Lee are set on playing in college together are a little overblown, according to a source. Lee still wants to leave Southern California and with his athleticism and playmaking ability could be a perfect fit at Oregon. Apparently, that's what the Ducks are selling.
Miami has been mentioned by Lee and Florida is seemingly in the mix but does Lee want to travel that far to play? That could be a problem.
Farmer planned to wait until the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in January to announce his decision - and that still might happen - but he's grown weary about the recruiting process and might announce sooner.
We still believe Farmer has USC as his leader. Lee is a wild card. If they absolutely want to play together - which we're not sold on - would Lee be willing to stay in-state and play for the Trojans? Would Farmer be willing to leave? Oregon is gaining ground for both, according to a source, but it's still tough to tell where things are headed.
As for Gibson, Cal and UCLA are believed to be the frontrunners. Gibson has said all along that the Golden Bears and Bruins are his favorites even with USC and Oregon pushing.
http://wearesc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=145001
Being the optimist that I am, I say we land Farmer and Lee, but Gibson goes elsewhere depending on how SC closes out the season. In reference to Lee, I'm not sure he wants to attend SC. My belief is that Florida will wind up being the primary competition for his talents. I'll ask about em on another board to find out what Gator "insiders" think. As for Farmer? I think the Ducks are making up ground and making it up fast. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be able to get much info on him, so I'm pretty much in the dark as far as that goes.
As for Blackmon(not a part of the serra trio, but still a premier talent), he was excited for yesterdays visits. The Ducks were his first visit, and as he put it, "the hottest program in the country". Speaking of, Gibson was impressed by yesterdays crowd.
I understand most have opposing opinions about the matter, but it's my belief that we need the aid of Arizona, Oregon State, and UCLA to help us with USC on the recruiting front. If the Trojans continue losing, they can't spin this season as a positive, and it kills all "returning to prominence" claims. The more of a mess they are, the better. Not only does it help the Ducks on recruiting front, but it'll prolong Oregon's dominance over the conference. Depending upon how USC closes out this season, it could put the Ducks in a position the Trojans were in when Pete arrived early last decade.
Re: Serra Trio Recruiting News
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 7:45 am
by UofDuck
Regarding the SC issue BUMI, I 100% agree. When interviewed, the overwhelming reason recruits pick schools are that they want to play for a winner. Everything else plays a part, but takes a back seat with highly ranked kids. Superstars want to play for a powerhouse. You can't say it is the only reason, but it is the main point of focus. SC's tradition of winning keeps them alive AND the sell job the current coaches do to explain that they will be back is sure to work with some. The reason SC gets so many recruits is that the kids feel that they can play for a winner and stay home and rub shoulders with hollywood and... HOWEVER, if winner the piece starts to crumble for several years, their stronghold is lessened. It might take 4 or 5 years of mediocracy, but it will have an effect on kids right now. IF SC tanks, they will lose a few recruits. Current players will start bitching about things...etc and you will see a bit of a shift. SC will still get theirs, but not all that they are used too.
Re: Serra Trio Recruiting News
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:51 am
by karlhungis
I really hope we leave a good impression on these guys. This trio would be a huge boost to our recruiting class.
Re: Serra Trio Recruiting News
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:07 am
by hines
they ain't coming. let'em go.
Re: Serra Trio Recruiting News
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:23 am
by vagusnerve
hines wrote:they ain't coming. let'em go.
how do you know that? these are 18 year kids that change their minds on a daily basis! hehehehehe
Re: Serra Trio Recruiting News
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:40 am
by nehalem
vagusnerve wrote:hines wrote:they ain't coming. let'em go.
how do you know that? these are 18 year kids that change their minds on a daily basis! hehehehehe
Unfortunately hines, "Eyore", is right more than he's wrong.
Re: Serra Trio Recruiting News
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:51 am
by Supreme
hines wrote:they ain't coming. let'em go.
Can we allow the visit to sink in and get word on how it went before downing the staffs efforts?
Re: Serra Trio Recruiting News
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 11:02 am
by briarduck
Sounds great but our team is still in Eugene and competing with USC will always be difficult because of LA, its local, the weather and its LA! With that being said we are a different program than in the past so maybe we turn the recruiting corner and snag more than our fair share of high level of recruits than we have in the past...time will tell but like you, I'm optimistic!
Re: Serra Trio Recruiting News
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 11:08 am
by Supreme
briarduck wrote:Sounds great but our team is still in Eugene and competing with USC will always be difficult because of LA, its local, the weather and its LA! With that being said we are a different program than in the past so maybe we turn the recruiting corner and snag more than our fair share of high level of recruits than we have in the past...time will tell but like you, I'm optimistic!
Look at Miami's class. That's what mediocrity gets you.
Re: Serra Trio Recruiting News
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 11:28 am
by Supreme
Rivals has photos of the recruits who attended. I don't have an account though, so I don't have access to them. If anyone does, I'm sure everyone would appreciate you posting them.
http://oregon.rivals.com/
Re: Serra Trio Recruiting News
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 11:44 am
by sx1080
vagusnerve wrote:hines wrote:they ain't coming. let'em go.
how do you know that? these are 18 year kids that change their minds on a daily basis! hehehehehe
yeah,people said Huff wasn't comming here last yr either. said he was fully commited to TCU. hmmm, guess he changed his mind.
Re: Serra Trio Recruiting News
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 12:45 pm
by uostudent
Farmer is supposed to be a heavy USC lean. I'd be pretty surprised if we got him.
Previously, I thought we had no shot at Blackmon (UCLA lean) but he seems to be having a great visit. From his twitter:
"Oregon show me whts up!!?,?! I'm out here!! Sitting field side at the Game!"
"First day of MY official visit! Was awesome!!!!!!!"
Blackmon would be amazing in our offense.
Re: Serra Trio Recruiting News
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 1:05 pm
by greenyellow
uostudent wrote:Farmer is supposed to be a heavy USC lean. I'd be pretty surprised if we got him.
Previously, I thought we had no shot at Blackmon (UCLA lean) but he seems to be having a great visit. From his twitter:
"Oregon show me whts up!!?,?! I'm out here!! Sitting field side at the Game!"
"First day of MY official visit! Was awesome!!!!!!!"
Blackmon would be amazing in our offense.
I've always thought that Oregon had a shot at Blackmon since we've been up in his top 3 for some time now and has always had glowing things to say about Oregon (although all recruits do this in the recruiting process).
Re: Serra Trio Recruiting News
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 2:31 pm
by Supreme
Thought you guys might like this.
Re: Serra Trio Recruiting News
Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 3:09 pm
by Howry
I would be happy with Blackmon and Sumler at WR in this class. Would like one more but I think it needs to be a bigger/physical WR that blocks well as our offense relies so much on it.