After introducing Eric Amoako, it is now time to profile his oh-so-talented twin brother Stephen Amoako. You may not have heard of either of these guys; however, being that they were offered scholarships by Chip Kelly and spent a year under his watch warrants them some credibility right off the bat. Stephen specifically was one of the first commits of …
Are There First Round Draft Picks in the 2013 Signing Class?
If there was ever a way-too-early poll or mock draft, this is it. Oregon’s 2013 recruiting class was fantastic and boasts some of the unique features that the Duck coaches are looking for in a player. Many of those players are bound to get drafted, so when might they get drafted. Speed and athleticism are the name of the game …
Meet Your New Ducks: Another Set of Superstar Twins!
Eric Amoako is the first of the two Amoako brothers to be introduced here on FishDuck (Stephen Amoako, also a Duck, is his twin brother). Now, some Duck fans may not have heard of either of these guys for a couple of reasons. One, they both redshirted their freshman year and stayed out of trouble. Two, the recent commitment of the …
Recruiting Update: Oregon Commit Mahalak King of Elite 11
Football Recruiting News Quarterback and recent Oregon commit Morgan Mahalak (3-Star/Kentfield, CA) is quickly gaining fame around the summer circuit camp water cooler. At the latest edition of Nike’s Elite 11 showcase, Mahalak was named top performer and garnered praise from Super Bowl winning signal-caller Trent Dilfer. “Morgan had a very good day. Lots of energy in his body. My …
Recruiting Update: Oregon’s Frontcourt Tops Overnight?
Basketball Recruiting Visits Head coach Dana Altman is at it again. The fourth-year coach has secured heavy interest from one of, if not, the top big man transfer in that of Tarik Black. The 6-foot-9, 262-pound center will transfer from Memphis this spring and will be eligible to play next season due to academic graduation. Black recently visited Altman and …
Oregon Recruiting Blueprint: The Sales Pitch
This is the conclusion of a 9-part recruiting manifesto. This piece looks at the sales pitch, an important piece to any recruiting blueprint. Below are the previous parts of this manifesto: Part 1: What Happened in 2012-2013 Part 2: What Went Wrong Part 3: What Went Right: The Oregon Brand Part 4: A Philosophical Shift Part 5: What the Future …
Recruiting Update: Smooth Sailing on the Horizon
Football Recruiting Update News Vaunted tailback Royce Freeman (4-Star/Imperial, CA) recently indicated that the Ducks have garnered his increased attention. “Oregon is a well-established program with a high powered offense,” said Freeman. “I really like coach (Gary) Campbell. I feel like he gives you every opportunity to earn playing time.” Currently holding an Oregon offer, Freeman will journey to Eugene …
Oregon Recruiting Blueprint: Logistics
Under the new regime, one can only hope that the logistical challenges of recruiting are met head on with an efficient and effective strategy. What follows is a look into the logistics involved with my “ideal recruiting blueprint.” It’s easy to forget that recruiting takes time and that the best recruiters are tireless workers. Scheduling a time to talk, organizing …
Meet Your New Ducks: 4-Star from Texas…Enough Said
There’s always tons of hype surrounding football recruits out of Texas. It’s the mecca of high school football and has consistently produced an elite level of talent. As Oregon has emerged as a national title contender year in and year out, they’re finding themselves on the hot-lists of these kinds of highly touted recruits. Some of these players have turned …
Recruiting Update: Spring Game Weekend Leaves Recruits Awestruck
Football Recruiting Visits While the Class of 2012 made their mark on the field, members of the 2014 recruiting pool looked on with amazement at the latest edition of the military-themed Oregon spring game. Tabbed athlete Devante Downs (4-Star/Lynnwood, WA/Rivals250), quarterback Morgan Mahalak (3-Star/Kentfield, CA), linebacker Zach Brown (3-Star/San Deigo, CA), and lineman Sam Jones (3-Star/Highlands Ranch, CO) all visited and …
Recruiting Update: Helfrich Outdueling SEC for Prime Preps
Football Recruiting Visits With anticipation for Oregon’s annual spring game reaching a fevered pitch, safety Mattrell McGraw (3-Star/River Ridge, LA) quietly made his way into Eugene this past week. “It was beautiful, it was more than I could have thought of,” said McGraw. “I can’t even describe how at home I felt with this whole visit… I felt like I …
Oregon Recruiting Manifesto Part 7: Recruiting Blueprint – The Social Demands
This multi-week series will attempt to take a reasonable, logical and unbiased look at Oregon’s recent recruiting successes and failures while analyzing the program’s recruiting philosophy under Chip Kelly. The series will then look at how that philosophy already has and may continue to evolve under Mark Helfrich before ending with a detailed breakdown of the author’s ideal recruiting blueprint. …
