Basketball Recruiting Visits While Oregon’s 63-14 thrashing of “the lesser Tennessee” led the weekend headlines, basketball head coach Dana Altman quietly placed the Ducks in the lead to secure combo guard Darin Johnson (3-Star/Sacramento, CA/Rivals150). “After this visit, Oregon (is) definitely my number one school,” said Johnson. “The visit was great.” A 6’4″ hybrid wing, Johnson’s shooting ability, mixed with …
Recruiting Update: Top Lineman Commits and 6’11” Center Wants Pac-12 Title
Football Recruiting Commits/Visits Sunday, Oregon landed its third offensive line recruit in hybrid-athlete Doug Brenner (NR/Portland, OR). Brenner joins the likes of Alex Redmond (4-Star/Los Alamitos, CA) and Evan Voeller (4-Star/West Linn, OR/Rivals250) in what could be one of the most athletic lines ever assembled in college football. “My first official visit will be to Oregon on September 22,” said Oser. “I’ve …
Recruiting Update: Tyner Tweets, Ragin Speaks
Football Recruiting Visits/News Last Saturday night, Oregon flexed its muscle like few have ever seen. Several key recruits joined we, The Duck Faithful, in our first lengthy exposure to what could be one of the greatest (and balanced) Oregon units to ever grace the field at Autzen Stadium. (In case you missed any of Saturday night’s action, see below!) Running back Thomas …
Recruiting Update: Top JC Hoop Center Eyes Oregon & Twin Tandem Schedules Visit
Basketball Recruiting Visits/News Oregon’s recruiting trail endeavors appear to be paying off with two exciting announcements over the past week; vaunted small forward Semi Ojeleye (5-Star/Ottawa, KN/Rivals150) included the Ducks in his program shortlist, and top junior college center Waverly Austin (JC/Martinsville, VA) is said to be very close to moving cross country and suiting up for Head Coach Dana …
Recruiting Update: Pair of 5-Star Hoopsters have serious Oregon Interest
Basketball Recruiting Visits/News It was reported last week that power forward Aaron Gordon (5-Star/San Jose, CA/Rivals150) holds Dana Altman and Oregon in high regard. That esteem may be rising with Gordon’s recent announcement that he intends to officially visit the Ducks. “I like the coach there, Dana Altman, because he is a great coach who knows a lot about the …
Recruiting Update: 5-Star PF has Oregon on Shortlist
Basketball Recruiting Interest/Visits Incoming freshman point guard Dominic Artis (4-Star/Henderson, NV/Rivals150) may provide Oregon an inside route to land power forward Aaron Gordon (5-Star/San Jose, CA/Rivals150). Both preps shared the jersey of the famed AAU squad Oakland Soldiers, and the summer ball connection could prove valuable for a Dana Altman team on the rise. “I am going to try to get …
Recruiting Update: Fall Camp Begins, Big Names Trim Lists
It’s almost here… A mere 24 days separate us, the Duck Faithful, from our first pilgrimage to Autzen Stadium. Monday saw the opening of fall camp where storylines, both longstanding and newly exposed, will ever-increase our anticipation leading up to the 2012-13 season opener. Apparently there’s a quarterback battle taking place? Where will veteran wideout Josh Huff fit into an offense …
Recruiting Update: Ballhawks, Corners, and Twins, Oh My!
Football Recruiting News/Visits Oregon’s incoming twin tandem of Stephen (3-Star/Arlington, TX) and Eric Amoako (3-Star/Arlington, TX) might have future second level company coming by way of family athlete duo Tyree (4-Star/San Diego, CA/Rivals150) and Tyrell Robinson (3-Star/ San Diego, CA/Rivals150). The “Killer T’s,” nationally known for dual sport prowess (basketball) are in the process of trimming their program shortlist. Currently, both …
Recruiting Update: Holy Bostwick Batman!
Football Recruiting News/Visits Landing a marquee 2013 defensive line prospect gained new significance for Oregon with Eddie Vanderdoes‘ (4-Star/Placer, CA/Rivals100) decision to become a “Kiffin-lackey.” With that door closed, the Ducks may look cross-country to now address their needs in the trenches. Mammoth defensive force Jaynard Bostwick (4-Star/Port St. Lucie, FL/Rivals250) considers Oregon the only program outside his home state …
Recruiting Update: Running Backs You Say?
Football Recruiting News Indicators of prep interest in Oregon continues to trickle out after the conclusion of Nike’s “The Opening.” Recently named Rivals’ Top 2013 running back Derrick Green (5-Star/Richmond, VA/Rival’s100) was on-hand in Beaverton to “get a feel for Oregon.” A 6’0, 215 lb. bruiser with 4.4 speed, Green is anxious to visit the Ducks in person. “
Recruiting Update: Oregon Commit Redmond Opens a Can!!!
Football Recruiting News At Nike’s recent The Opening showcase, rising offensive lineman and new Oregon commit Alex Redmond (3-Star/Los Alamitos, CA) accomplished what few have: block vaunted defensive force and Opening MVP Eddie Vanderdoes (4-Star/Placer, CA/Rivals100). According to various onlookers, the 6’5, 300 lb. Redmond not only stuffed the highly-publicized defensive end, but blocked him so violently that the equally-large Vanderdoes …
Recruiting Update: Surging O-Lineman, Kicker commit to Oregon.
Football Recruiting Commitments The latter half of June saw Oregon pick up commitments from several preps: tight end Johnny Mundt (3-Star/Modesto, CA) as well as wide receivers Darren Carrington (3-Star/San Diego, CA) and Chris Seisay (3-Star/American Canyon, CA). With a foundation of future skill position players esyablished, the Ducks added blocking power and special teams prowess in newly committed high …