More good DL News!!!

[glazeduck]

Not a commit but perhaps a big step closer to locking up our #1 remaining priority!

@BobLichtenfels @BrandonHuffman
RT @ScoutRecruiting Five-Star DT Simmons Eliminates Gators http://bit.ly/gKPcQl Oregon, Pitt, Texas Tech and USC remain in contention.

[TheMaehlMan]

Thats's great, take out another heavy-hitter and that always helps.

[uostudent]

Definitely good news. I don't like that Pitt is in there though.

[MacDuck]

Visiting USC is worrisome. Glad he eliminated UF, but Kiffin & EO are great recruiters despite how slimy they are.

[sx1080]

Not a commit but perhaps a big step closer to locking up our #1 remaining priority!

@BobLichtenfels @BrandonHuffman
RT @ScoutRecruiting Five-Star DT Simmons Eliminates Gators http://bit.ly/gKPcQl Oregon, Pitt, Texas Tech and USC remain in contention.

if Heyward commits..Ducks may be done at DT

[glazeduck]

Not a commit but perhaps a big step closer to locking up our #1 remaining priority!

@BobLichtenfels @BrandonHuffman
RT @ScoutRecruiting Five-Star DT Simmons Eliminates Gators http://bit.ly/gKPcQl Oregon, Pitt, Texas Tech and USC remain in contention.

if Heyward commits..Ducks may be done at DT

I would find that doubtful at best. We need DTs badly. We need talent badly. We need depth badly. And our current commits (plus Heyward) are versatile enough to find a way to take 2 big time DTs.

I would be absolutely dumbfounded if they didn't keep a spot open for Simmons, especially with SC becoming a competitor for him. No need to giftwrap a player of his talent level - especially one at a position of serious need like DT.

[Phenom]

How can he visit USC? I thought he had taken all 5 visits.

[uostudent]

Not a commit but perhaps a big step closer to locking up our #1 remaining priority!

@BobLichtenfels @BrandonHuffman
RT @ScoutRecruiting Five-Star DT Simmons Eliminates Gators http://bit.ly/gKPcQl Oregon, Pitt, Texas Tech and USC remain in contention.

if Byers and Heyward commits..Ducks may be done at DT

I still think that Oregon would take Simmons, but I doubt they'd take Branden Jackson if Byers commits. Honestly, I would take Byers over Jackson, due to Jackson's grades/test scores.

[Boom]

Not a commit but perhaps a big step closer to locking up our #1 remaining priority!

@BobLichtenfels @BrandonHuffman
RT @ScoutRecruiting Five-Star DT Simmons Eliminates Gators http://bit.ly/gKPcQl Oregon, Pitt, Texas Tech and USC remain in contention.

if Heyward commits..Ducks may be done at DT

I would find that doubtful at best. We need DTs badly. We need talent badly. We need depth badly. And our current commits (plus Heyward) are versatile enough to find a way to take 2 big time DTs.

I would be absolutely dumbfounded if they didn't keep a spot open for Simmons, especially with SC becoming a competitor for him. No need to giftwrap a player of his talent level - especially one at a position of serious need like DT.

Ricky Heimuli, Wade Keliikipi, & Taylor Hart will only be sophomores next year. Throw in Ebert & Remmington and our rotation is pretty solid for the next 2-3 yrs.

Sam Kamp and whoever else we get (Simmons and/or Heyward) will likely redshirt.

I think our biggest need has been DEs not DTs...... We don't really have any proven depth behind Jordan & Turner. I really hope they take a look at French here.

[rjfrik]

I heard his teammate Jackson is visiting this weekend, if he commits it would seem like he would be in the ear of his buddy and high school teammate. I would think they would be a package deal.

I still think he comes to Oregon.

[fecta23]

Tech is the team to beat here and I dont think we beat them. Hayward though...

[UOducksTK1]

Not a commit but perhaps a big step closer to locking up our #1 remaining priority!

@BobLichtenfels @BrandonHuffman
RT @ScoutRecruiting Five-Star DT Simmons Eliminates Gators http://bit.ly/gKPcQl Oregon, Pitt, Texas Tech and USC remain in contention.

if Heyward commits..Ducks may be done at DT

I would find that doubtful at best. We need DTs badly. We need talent badly. We need depth badly. And our current commits (plus Heyward) are versatile enough to find a way to take 2 big time DTs.

I would be absolutely dumbfounded if they didn't keep a spot open for Simmons, especially with SC becoming a competitor for him. No need to giftwrap a player of his talent level - especially one at a position of serious need like DT.

Ricky Heimuli, Wade Keliikipi, & Taylor Hart will only be sophomores next year. Throw in Ebert & Remmington and our rotation is pretty solid for the next 2-3 yrs.

Sam Kamp and whoever else we get (Simmons and/or Heyward) will likely redshirt.

I think our biggest need has been DEs not DTs...... We don't really have any proven depth behind Jordan & Turner. I really hope they take a look at French here.

We rotate a lot though, so having a strong 6-8 guys is important. Adding 2 DTs this class would be preferable.

And as for DEs, we are a little thin, but keep in mind we have guys like Lyerla and French who could switch to DE fairly easily. Add in Koa Ka'ai + Sam Kamp and things are looking good again. Also I really think we land Byers as well.

[Boom]

Not a commit but perhaps a big step closer to locking up our #1 remaining priority!

@BobLichtenfels @BrandonHuffman
RT @ScoutRecruiting Five-Star DT Simmons Eliminates Gators http://bit.ly/gKPcQl Oregon, Pitt, Texas Tech and USC remain in contention.

if Heyward commits..Ducks may be done at DT

I would find that doubtful at best. We need DTs badly. We need talent badly. We need depth badly. And our current commits (plus Heyward) are versatile enough to find a way to take 2 big time DTs.

I would be absolutely dumbfounded if they didn't keep a spot open for Simmons, especially with SC becoming a competitor for him. No need to giftwrap a player of his talent level - especially one at a position of serious need like DT.

Ricky Heimuli, Wade Keliikipi, & Taylor Hart will only be sophomores next year. Throw in Ebert & Remmington and our rotation is pretty solid for the next 2-3 yrs.

Sam Kamp and whoever else we get (Simmons and/or Heyward) will likely redshirt.

I think our biggest need has been DEs not DTs...... We don't really have any proven depth behind Jordan & Turner. I really hope they take a look at French here.

We rotate a lot though, so having a strong 6-8 guys is important. Adding 2 DTs this class would be preferable.

And as for DEs, we are a little thin, but keep in mind we have guys like Lyerla and French who could switch to DE fairly easily. Add in Koa Ka'ai + Sam Kamp and things are looking good again. Also I really think we land Byers as well.

I agree, I just think people tend to over react when it comes to the quality of our defensive tackle depth chart. As is we are looking solid for the next 2-3 years. Anyone we get will most likely be redshirted and not counted on to contribute any time soon.

I think the pickups of Koa, French, & Lyerla are huge and will likely have a bigger immediate impact than any remaining DT still on the board.

[UOducksTK1]

Not a commit but perhaps a big step closer to locking up our #1 remaining priority!

@BobLichtenfels @BrandonHuffman
RT @ScoutRecruiting Five-Star DT Simmons Eliminates Gators http://bit.ly/gKPcQl Oregon, Pitt, Texas Tech and USC remain in contention.

if Heyward commits..Ducks may be done at DT

I would find that doubtful at best. We need DTs badly. We need talent badly. We need depth badly. And our current commits (plus Heyward) are versatile enough to find a way to take 2 big time DTs.

I would be absolutely dumbfounded if they didn't keep a spot open for Simmons, especially with SC becoming a competitor for him. No need to giftwrap a player of his talent level - especially one at a position of serious need like DT.

Ricky Heimuli, Wade Keliikipi, & Taylor Hart will only be sophomores next year. Throw in Ebert & Remmington and our rotation is pretty solid for the next 2-3 yrs.

Sam Kamp and whoever else we get (Simmons and/or Heyward) will likely redshirt.

I think our biggest need has been DEs not DTs...... We don't really have any proven depth behind Jordan & Turner. I really hope they take a look at French here.

We rotate a lot though, so having a strong 6-8 guys is important. Adding 2 DTs this class would be preferable.

And as for DEs, we are a little thin, but keep in mind we have guys like Lyerla and French who could switch to DE fairly easily. Add in Koa Ka'ai + Sam Kamp and things are looking good again. Also I really think we land Byers as well.

I agree, I just think people tend to over react when it comes to the quality of our defensive tackle depth chart. As is we are looking solid for the next 2-3 years. Anyone we get will most likely be redshirted and not counted on to contribute any time soon.

I think the pickups of Koa, French, & Lyerla are huge and will likely have a bigger immediate impact than any remaining DT still on the board.

That's true, I'm definitely not stressing about the D-line anymore. We have 4 guys we are pursing, as long as we can land or two, we should be fine. And also, there's always the 2012 class! It's unlikely that these guys will be contributing as freshmen anyway, outside of maybe Simmons. I think Ebert will contribute a lot this season.

I keep forgetting Turner is still with this team. I swear he was a senior.. That helps having another body of experience on the line.

[ChipKellyKapowski]

I heard his teammate Jackson is visiting this weekend

Where did you hear this? He's already been on an official to Eugene and if he's back on his own dime that is, indeed, a pretty big deal.
It would also reflect a great deal of confidence IMO in his ability to qualify academically.