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With signing day a week away I figured why not get the discussion started early. I'll post a few topics to choose from and then my picks in those topics. I'm excited to see what everyone else thinks.
Favorite Recruit- Colt Lyerla-he's from Oregon and he's going to be an absolute beast before he leaves Oregon.
Under the Radar Recruit- Rahim Cassell- Anthony Wallace gets most of the hype out of the linebacker group but Cassell has a good body and after a redshirt year I expect him to make an impact on the field.
Strongest group- Wide Reciever- This group was a key to a successful recruiting class and Scott Frost definitely succeeded in reloading at wide receiver.
Weakest group- Running Back- This isn't a bad group but Oregon was most likely only going to take one running back and they tried to land one of the best but ended up missing out on there top targets. I am happy with the Tra Carson commit though I think he's going to end up being great.
The one that got away- Brendon Bigelow- I know he's injury prone but his highlight tape is something else and I would have loved to see him in an Oregon uniform.

idk man, calling Tra Carson out as being the "weakest group" seems a bit absurd when you consider that were inundated with speed backs and needed a big bruiser like him. as a "lower" rated guy, it makes it easier to redshirt him as well. we've never needed those "elite" rb's before because all Gary C does is pump out high quality back after high quality back.

even though we signed colt and christian, I'd say the TE group is our weakest link right now because neither projects long-term at the position and after this year, we've got Curtis White as the only one set at the position.

Favorite recruit: Colt Lyerla, Christian French.

Under the Radar: Marcus Mariota

Strongest group: Wide Reciever, Athlete

Weakest group: Not sure there is a real weakness in this class. We only landed one Running Back and One Corner as neither were positions of need for us.

The one that got away: Brennan Scarlet: Gotta keep in state talent like that at home.

Favorite Recruit - Marcus Mariota
Under the Radar Recruit - Carlyle Garrick
Strongest group - WR but if Colt ends up at LB...then LB
Weakest group - DT but I'll have to wait and see what happens signing day.
The one that got away - Todd Barr or George Farmer
Player with the most upside - Christian French or James Euscher

Favorite Recruit - Colt, because I have had him on the wish list the longest, since his SO year in HS.

Under the Radar Recruit - Hardrick and Prater, both commits seemed to come out of no where, both had strong senior years, 1st team South Section selections.

Strongest group - Athlete, because I am including Ifo, Coleman, Randall/Mariota in with Colt and French.

Weakest group - DT, subject to change by signing day.

The one that got away - Danny Shelton for now but will be Simmons if we lose him.

Player with the most upside - Mariota or Carson most likely to ever invited to the Heisman ceremony because of their positions. Future all Pac-10 possibilities ....ummm... too many to pick from ... pass

With the guys already in Oregon's stable of running backs, it's hard to think of that as a weakness except for lack of numbers on the incoming class... Carson is a 4 star on Scout, which is a surprise, since he committed to Oregon. If not getting Bigelow is the concern, I would rather have a guy like Tra with a better injury history, who wants to be here.

Mariota is a 3 star. Both of these guys are under-rated, IMO, at least partially because of where they played.

This is going to be a fun group to watch develop.

Favorite Recruit: Colt Lyerla, like everyone else I am thrilled with his athleticism and think he will be a huge difference maker in time.

Under the Radar: Tra Carson, this may be cheating since he is a 4 star on Scout, but I don't think he's getting nearly enough discussion. I think he will be a very good player by the end of his time with us.

Strongest Group: Wide Receiver, this group has a lot of depth and ability. I can't wait to see how Chip incorporates these guys into what we do.

Weakest Group: DT, but like others have said this has room to change. Sounds like we will get Byers, and I think we still have a shot at Simmons and/or Heyward. If we get two out of the three I am more than happy, if we get all three then this moves up to one of the(if not the strongest) recruited groups.

The One That Got Away: Todd Barr or Danny Shelton, take your pick. I thought we were going to get(was hoping) one or both of them, if we close out with 2 out of the three above then I'm fine but these guys would have been excellent gets.

Maxcw wrote:With signing day a week away I figured why not get the discussion started early. I'll post a few topics to choose from and then my picks in those topics. I'm excited to see what everyone else thinks.
Favorite Recruit- Colt Lyerla-he's from Oregon and he's going to be an absolute beast before he leaves Oregon.
Under the Radar Recruit- Rahim Cassell- Anthony Wallace gets most of the hype out of the linebacker group but Cassell has a good body and after a redshirt year I expect him to make an impact on the field.
Strongest group- Wide Reciever- This group was a key to a successful recruiting class and Scott Frost definitely succeeded in reloading at wide receiver.
Weakest group- Running Back- This isn't a bad group but Oregon was most likely only going to take one running back and they tried to land one of the best but ended up missing out on there top targets. I am happy with the Tra Carson commit though I think he's going to end up being great.
The one that got away- Brendon Bigelow- I know he's injury prone but his highlight tape is something else and I would have loved to see him in an Oregon uniform.

I have to pretty much agree with everything, but I would add Andre Yruretagoyena as one of my favorites. I think he'll be a beast on the OL, opening holes for Tra Carson to run through

Fav: Colt Lyerla - Gotta love keeping top talent in-state.

Under the Radar: Tra Carson - Impressed with his senior highlight reel. Should be a 4* easy. Mariota as well.

Strongest Group: I like the way the receivers and linebackers shaped up in this class. Especially with either/or Lyerla and French at OLB/DE. The speed at WR is mind boggling in this class. I also like that Arizona connection on the offensive line with Yruretagoyena and Johnstone too.

Weakest Group: DT. Ebert is a nice start and should be able to help right away, but one or two more meaty bodies in the middle will make me very happy on 2/2. Byers today should help too as I could see him playing filling Zac Clark's role in a few years.

The one that got away: Even though Mariota and Randall both look like solid prospects, I'm still pretty bent out of shape about losing Hundley to UCLA. Especially since how nice he looked throwing that TD pass to Blackmon in the UnderArmour game. I'm sure I'll get over it though.

Actually I'm over it. Don't make me put your name here instead, Delvon...

Favorite Recruit: Mariota - It's my belief that after his redshirt year next year he will seriously challenge a senior DT or BB for the QB spot and after his RFR year will win the job. I think he goes down as the best QB to ever play for us and leads us to at least one NC.

Under the Radar: Mariota - According to scouts and coaches as of now he has the equivalent throwing mechanics of Andrew Luck. Add to that he runs like a deer and runs the read option like Dixon and you have the next big think in college football.

Strongest Group: WR - Sumler, Kelly and Blackman will immediately update a receiving corps.

Weakest Group: TE - Does French stay there?

The one that got away - Even though our chances were slim to none. I guess Farmer or Moala

Fave = Colt followed closely by Mariota - I honestly think he might be a Heisman winning QB when its all said and done - I know, crazy.

Under the radar = Roderick (assuming) He is only a 3 star and doesnt have top-end speed, but in 3 years he will be a run stuffing fool. Runs a 4.8 by the way.

Strongest Group = LB if you put Wallace and Colt +... That is a couple 5 stars (at least Wallace was for a while and still a high 4 star talent) thats awesome.

Got away = Farmer

rjfrik wrote:Favorite Recruit: Mariota - It's my belief that after his redshirt year next year he will seriously challenge a senior DT or BB for the QB spot and after his RFR year will win the job. I think he goes down as the best QB to ever play for us and leads us to at least one NC.

Under the Radar: Mariota - According to scouts and coaches as of now he has the equivalent throwing mechanics of Andrew Luck. Add to that he runs like a deer and runs the read option like Dixon and you have the next big think in college football.

Strongest Group: WR - Sumler, Kelly and Blackman will immediately update a receiving corps.

Weakest Group: TE - Does French stay there?

The one that got away - Even though our chances were slim to none. I guess Farmer or Moala

I don't know if I have that much confidence in Mariota though I do think he will be a good one.

Like the thread, but just have to ask how is a recruit "one who got away" if he was never a priority, and in fact our coaches pulled his offer (Scarlett) or was always going to Cal no matter what (Barr)? Not trying to be Hines though just curious. .

Now Wells, who was a silent to UO, would be the one example of one who got away.

buckmarkduck wrote:Like the thread, but just have to ask how is a recruit "one who got away" if he was never a priority, and in fact our coaches pulled his offer (Scarlett) or was always going to Cal no matter what (Barr)? Not trying to be Hines though just curious. .

Now Wells, who was a silent to UO, would be the one example of one who got away.

I would have to agree with you on this. There are only a couple recruits that Oregon had good shots with that they legitimately lost out on. Wells and Shelton are probably going to be the main names most will think we lost out on.

greenyellow wrote:

buckmarkduck wrote:Like the thread, but just have to ask how is a recruit "one who got away" if he was never a priority, and in fact our coaches pulled his offer (Scarlett) or was always going to Cal no matter what (Barr)? Not trying to be Hines though just curious. .

Now Wells, who was a silent to UO, would be the one example of one who got away.

I would have to agree with you on this. There are only a couple recruits that Oregon had good shots with that they legitimately lost out on. Wells and Shelton are probably going to be the main names most will think we lost out on.

I can't argue with these statements and I would add we really don't know who "got away" because we are not the coaches but to me this was the line for 'who do you think we had a shot at and really wanted' for us fans.

BTW There a couple on my wish list that I really wanted but knew we had no real shot at getting but this is a fan board so that's okay, right?