Thomas Tyner 4-Star/Beaverton, OR/Rivals#6RB) receives his invitation to play in the U.S. Army All-American Game.
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Last Tuesday night, I was catching up on some reading when I received a report alert via my iPhone.
“Thomas Tyner decommits…”
I was floored. Yet, after the initial 10 seconds of shock, I thought, “Oh, he’ll be back.”
That moment of peaceful wisdom was confirmed not two days later when Tyner (4-Star/Beaverton, OR/Rivals#6RB) recommitted after taking some time to examine what he called “the biggest decision” of his life.
Tyner, who was recently named to the U.S. Army All-American Game roster, went on to say, “Oregon has always been my dream school. Everyone knows I love track and they have a great track program, (and) the offense is perfect for a running back like me. I’m so excited to be a Duck.”
We, the Duck Faithful can rest easy. This one’s not going anywhere. (Click here to see Tyner’s U.S. Army All-American Jersey Presentation).
Prospects
While retaining Tyner, Running Backs Coach Gary Campbell remains in hot pursuit of prospects to fill out the 2013 backfield. Both slashing runners, tailbacks Tarean Folston (4-Star/Cocoa, FL/Rivals#14RB) and Marquette Washington (2-Star/Fontana, CA) have recently garnered attention from Eugene. “I’m really looking for… Oregon to offer,” said Washington. “Oregon just started showing interest this past week.” The higher-rated prospect of the two, Folston, indicated through his prep coach that Oregon is on his visit shortlist. “From what I understand, he wants to set a visit to Oregon,” said Cocoa headman John Wilkinson.
While Folston’s nationally-rated credentials immediately stand out, don’t sleep on Washington, as he appears to fit Oregon’s style. Expect Folston to receive an offer if he makes a trip to visit the Ducks, as there is no denying his talent and commitment to academics (3.57GPA).
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Mark Flores, a Salem, OR resident, is a Firefighter/Paramedic and an avid Oregon Ducks fan. Prior to the fire service, Flores, a graduate of nearby Corban University, spent over seven years in professional journalism including a stint at the Statesman Journal in Salem and held the position of Sports Editor for the Hilltop News (Corban). A career transition however never dampened his love of writing and FishDuck is now his source to share his love of Mighty Oregon. Flores brings detailed knowledge of Oregon recruiting to the FishDuck team and welcomes your feedback.