Putting a Bow on this Class...
Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2011 1:13 pm
Colt's a huge pickup, and with his ability to enroll early should allow us more flexibility.
Who's left? -- DISCLAIMER: As always, I have ZERO inside info. These are just my impressions (basically just using common sense and a long-term perspective.
Priority #1: DL - 'nuff said
-Kevin McReynolds - I think we've got a better than 50/50 chance for him. If you look at his top schools from the begining, we've always been there. tOSU was in it for awhile and dropped off, Florida was in it for a while, dropped off, UCLA sucks and really doesn't seem to be improving things, Syracuse doesn't seem like a big competitor and USC(e) is late to the party. For a kid from the east coast to have already taken 2 trips out to us - BEFORE HIS OV - I think it would be an upset if we don't get him with Arkansas as our main competition.
-Christian Heyward - Not going to guess percentage wise what our chances are here, but I like them. UCLA fans think he's eliminated them and is down to us and SC, SC fans think he's eliminated them and is down to us and UCLA, he's got hometown SDSU in the mix, but that seems like more of a favor than anything... Similarly to KMc, given our need for DL, recent success, and the mess down in LA, I think we've got a great shot at him. Would love to line him up at SDE some...
-Delvon Simmons - Chip is a legend in the Northeast so we've got that going for us. With Florida in the picture it's tough to tell, especially since he's going to wait to commit until he takes his OV, but he could play right away for us. With Florida's recent recruiting success on the DL, who knows when he'd play for them? Maybe 60/40 us depending on how his OV goes with UF and what Branden Jackson's thinking...
-Danny Shelton - I don't think we're done with him yet, although as we all know, it's basically down to what momma thinks. If we can get her to come down and visit us, see how close we actually are, see the facilities, etc. I think we've got a great chance at him. If not, he'll be a Dawg.
-Jon Lewis - Unless he decommits from TT I don't see him being much in play unless we completely strike out everywhere else.
-Branden Jackson - I'll be honest, I have no clue where he goes or what our chances are. I know we're in his final 4 schools, I know we have an (in my opinion) under-appreciated need at DE/Rush LB, I know Chip's a legend in his community, he's had an OV with us and reportedly loved it, we've visited him in home, and I know his teammate is looking seriously at us as well. Would I be shocked if we get him? Not in the slightest. Would I be shocked if we don't, not at all...
-Lake Koa-Kai - Another rarely talked about recruit. Seems like we still have a good shot for him, and certainly having Mariotta coming in can't hurt. Recruiting against Nebraska and USC is never easy though...
Priority #2: LB - Also an under-appreciated need (go look at what our LB depth will look like next year)
-Lamar Dawson - This kid is a stud and I'd LOVE to get him. Question is, does he want to stay close to home and go to Kentucky, or does he want to be a star on THE school of the present and future? 50/50 maybe? I could see him go either way.
Priority #3: Luxuries - Let's put some icing on this cake!
-Marquise Lee - The fact that he hasn't declared speaks volumes in my mind. He has EVERY reason to stay at home and go to school w/ his friends at SC, and, as of yet, has yet to commit to doing so. He's said he wants to leave the state, he's said he wants to make a name for himself, he's said he wants to play offense... we offer ALL of that to him. It's still going to be a really tough to pull him away from SC, but I think we still have a legit shot at him.
-Jujuan Story - It's apparent that Devon Blackmon's been a commit for awhile, so the coaches pursuit of Story, it would seem, is serious and legit. Does he have a commitable offer yet? Is he a 'plan B' for Lee? Does he have to officially decommit from Florida before we have a chance? This kid's a serious talent at a position that's STILL a need.
-BJ Kelley - Is he really still interested in us after all of our chain-yanking? Would be a very good commit if he is, but that would surprise me a bit. IF (big if) he actually comes for his visit and has a commitable offer, I think he'll still take it, but he's anything but a sure thing anymore...
Others:
Devin Lucien isn't announcing until the end of the month and has always loved us. If we miss elsewhere at WR it wouldn't blow me away for us to go hard after him.
Anyone know if we're still in play for guys like Junior Pomee or Brandon Fulse? Am I missing anyone reasonable?
Lots of talent still looking our way. Good things still ahead for the Ducks! Oh yeah, and I guess there's that whole "natty" thing too...
Who's left? -- DISCLAIMER: As always, I have ZERO inside info. These are just my impressions (basically just using common sense and a long-term perspective.
Priority #1: DL - 'nuff said
-Kevin McReynolds - I think we've got a better than 50/50 chance for him. If you look at his top schools from the begining, we've always been there. tOSU was in it for awhile and dropped off, Florida was in it for a while, dropped off, UCLA sucks and really doesn't seem to be improving things, Syracuse doesn't seem like a big competitor and USC(e) is late to the party. For a kid from the east coast to have already taken 2 trips out to us - BEFORE HIS OV - I think it would be an upset if we don't get him with Arkansas as our main competition.
-Christian Heyward - Not going to guess percentage wise what our chances are here, but I like them. UCLA fans think he's eliminated them and is down to us and SC, SC fans think he's eliminated them and is down to us and UCLA, he's got hometown SDSU in the mix, but that seems like more of a favor than anything... Similarly to KMc, given our need for DL, recent success, and the mess down in LA, I think we've got a great shot at him. Would love to line him up at SDE some...
-Delvon Simmons - Chip is a legend in the Northeast so we've got that going for us. With Florida in the picture it's tough to tell, especially since he's going to wait to commit until he takes his OV, but he could play right away for us. With Florida's recent recruiting success on the DL, who knows when he'd play for them? Maybe 60/40 us depending on how his OV goes with UF and what Branden Jackson's thinking...
-Danny Shelton - I don't think we're done with him yet, although as we all know, it's basically down to what momma thinks. If we can get her to come down and visit us, see how close we actually are, see the facilities, etc. I think we've got a great chance at him. If not, he'll be a Dawg.
-Jon Lewis - Unless he decommits from TT I don't see him being much in play unless we completely strike out everywhere else.
-Branden Jackson - I'll be honest, I have no clue where he goes or what our chances are. I know we're in his final 4 schools, I know we have an (in my opinion) under-appreciated need at DE/Rush LB, I know Chip's a legend in his community, he's had an OV with us and reportedly loved it, we've visited him in home, and I know his teammate is looking seriously at us as well. Would I be shocked if we get him? Not in the slightest. Would I be shocked if we don't, not at all...
-Lake Koa-Kai - Another rarely talked about recruit. Seems like we still have a good shot for him, and certainly having Mariotta coming in can't hurt. Recruiting against Nebraska and USC is never easy though...
Priority #2: LB - Also an under-appreciated need (go look at what our LB depth will look like next year)
-Lamar Dawson - This kid is a stud and I'd LOVE to get him. Question is, does he want to stay close to home and go to Kentucky, or does he want to be a star on THE school of the present and future? 50/50 maybe? I could see him go either way.
Priority #3: Luxuries - Let's put some icing on this cake!
-Marquise Lee - The fact that he hasn't declared speaks volumes in my mind. He has EVERY reason to stay at home and go to school w/ his friends at SC, and, as of yet, has yet to commit to doing so. He's said he wants to leave the state, he's said he wants to make a name for himself, he's said he wants to play offense... we offer ALL of that to him. It's still going to be a really tough to pull him away from SC, but I think we still have a legit shot at him.
-Jujuan Story - It's apparent that Devon Blackmon's been a commit for awhile, so the coaches pursuit of Story, it would seem, is serious and legit. Does he have a commitable offer yet? Is he a 'plan B' for Lee? Does he have to officially decommit from Florida before we have a chance? This kid's a serious talent at a position that's STILL a need.
-BJ Kelley - Is he really still interested in us after all of our chain-yanking? Would be a very good commit if he is, but that would surprise me a bit. IF (big if) he actually comes for his visit and has a commitable offer, I think he'll still take it, but he's anything but a sure thing anymore...
Others:
Devin Lucien isn't announcing until the end of the month and has always loved us. If we miss elsewhere at WR it wouldn't blow me away for us to go hard after him.
Anyone know if we're still in play for guys like Junior Pomee or Brandon Fulse? Am I missing anyone reasonable?
Lots of talent still looking our way. Good things still ahead for the Ducks! Oh yeah, and I guess there's that whole "natty" thing too...
