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Oregon recruiting quick hitters
Brandon P. OliverThe Ducks are a week into the first spring practice season of the Mark Helfrich era and it sounds, for the most part, as though things are moving along much as they were under Chip Kelly. Despite practices filling the schedule, the Ducks haven't slow...
Blog | April 10, 2013 -
Is program success important for recruits?
Brandon P. OliverIt isn't often that an athlete who has the ability to play multiple sports in college comes along. The Oregon Ducks are no stranger to that concept. Highly touted freshman Arik Armstead played a role on defense for the Fiesta Bowl champions, befor...
Blog | March 28, 2013 -
Five linebackers the Ducks should offer
Brandon P. OliverWith linebacker Jordan Hoeim (Waikuku, Hawaii/Baldwin) likely headed to a future at stand up defensive end, the Ducks will look to sign three pure linebackers in the Class of 2014. There are a number of elite targets available, including a solid g...
Blog | March 22, 2013 -
5 defensive linemen Ducks should offer
Brandon P. OliverWith the loss of Taylor Hart, Wake Keliikipi and Ricky Heimuli after the 2013 season, reloading the defensive line is one of the Ducks' primary objectives in the next 10 months. The Ducks landed a standout group of defensive linemen in the Class of 2...
Blog | March 21, 2013 -
Oregon recruiting mailbag: March 15
Brandon P. OliverThe Oregon Ducks landed their first commitment in the Class of 2014 on Tuesday, and it was a big one. ESPN Watch List LB Jordan Hoiem (Waikuku, Hawaii/Baldwin) got his "dream" offer when Ducks defensive coordinator Nick Aliotti offered him over the p...
Blog | March 15, 2013 -
Oregon targets shine at NFTC
Brandon P. OliverThe first Nike Football Training Camp of the year took place this past weekend and some of the top players from the region were on hand. There were a number of Oregon targets in attendance and plenty of players list Oregon among their top group of sc...
Blog | March 11, 2013 -
Oregon recruiting mailbag: March 8
Brandon P. OliverThe Ducks have been busy this week in issuing new offers to some of the elite prospects in the West and beyond. The topic of why the Ducks offer kids when they do was a popular one this week. This week's DuckNation mailbag touches on that and more as...
Blog | March 08, 2013 -
Oregon recruiting: Quick hitters
Brandon P. OliverOregon is done with the 2013 class and is in early pursuit of the Class of 2014. Like they did under Chip Kelly, the Ducks are going to take their time and do their due diligence in evaluating recruits with Mark Helfrich at the helm. The Ducks wil...
Blog | February 14, 2013 -
Recruits evoke memories of former Ducks
Brandon P. OliverWith the 19 players signed last week, Oregon landed some players who might remind their fans of former Ducks. Of all the great running backs the Ducks have had in the past twenty years, RB Thomas Tyner (Aloha, Ore./Aloha) has a skill set and frame...
Blog | February 13, 2013 -
Williams: Distance no matter, UO is home
Brandon P. OliverAfter visiting Oregon in early October, three-star ATH Juwaan Williams (Tucker, Ga./Tucker) took visits to Florida State, Notre Dame and Vanderbilt. He also heard from a number of SEC programs and other Southern powers, including Clemson and South Ca...
Blog | January 29, 2013 -
Ga. ATH Juwaan Williams makes call
Brandon P. OliverAfter weighing offers from Oregon, Vanderbilt, Florida State, Notre Dame and others, Juwaan Williams (Tucker, Ga./Tucker) made his decision during a live television broadcast Monday night. The nation's No. 110 athlete chose Oregon, helping the Duc...
Blog | January 28, 2013 -
Allen provides more versatility for Ducks
Brandon P. OliverWith Scott Frost being promoted to offensive coordinator and Matt Lubick being hired as the new wide receivers' coach, there has been plenty of news surrounding Oregon's WR recruiting lately. Long-time Ducks WR commit Darren Carrington (San Diego/...
Blog | January 28, 2013 -
Top Oregon Ducks recruit misses
Brandon P. OliverDespite all of Oregon's success on the field and the recruiting trail, like all other teams, the Ducks have had their share of misses. For a variety of reasons, some hyped recruits have not panned out. Here's a look at five recruiting misses from ...
Blog | January 22, 2013 -
Recruits react: Helfrich named head coach
Brandon P. OliverWhen rumors started flying about Mike Bellotti's impending departure, inside the Oregon program everything remained calm. Once Chip Kelly took over and had the immediate success that had other elite programs and NFL franchises sniffing around, the pr...
Blog | January 20, 2013 -
Oregon recruiting by state: Northeast
Brandon P. OliverOne of the more remarkable things about the steady rise the Oregon football program is that its home state is never going to be the place from which they stock their roster with talented recruits. The Ducks never have had the benefit of loading up...
Blog | January 15, 2013 -
Ga. ATH Juwaan Williams down to three
Brandon P. OliverThree of the fastest rising programs in the country are in the midst of a battle for one of the most dynamic players in the state of Georgia. All three of the finalists for ATH Juwaan Williams (Tucker, Ga./Tucker) have managed to keep their head c...
Blog | January 14, 2013