Charles Fischer Administrator No. 1 Share Posted July 1, 2023 We are hoping that Edge-Rusher, Elijah Rushing commits to the Ducks on Thursday, as he is one of nation’s best--and would be an huge victory for this recruiting class if he announces his verbal to Oregon. Remember, Oregon has a massive stretch of recruiting announcements in the first two weeks of July that is a game-changer! Saturday, July 1 at 2:30 PST: Offensive Tackle, Jac’Qawn McRoy 6'8" 365 Rivals 3-Star (Verballed!) Monday, July 3 at 11:30 PST: Running Back, Da’Jaun Riggs Rivals 3-Star Thursday, July 6 at 2:00 PST: Edge Rusher, Elijah Rushing, Rivals 4-Star Friday, July 7 at TBD, Linebacker, Dylan Williams, Rivals 4-Star Monday, July 10 at TBD time: Linebacker Kamar Mothudi, Rivals 4-Star Sunday, July 16 at 10:30 AM PST: Offensive Lineman, Preston Taumua, Rivals 4-Star (The No. 1 player of all positions for the State of Hawaii) 1 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 2 Share Posted July 1, 2023 A Husky fan is feeling his oats...and an Oregon fan responds.... Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 3 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Isn't it wonderful that the Huskies have moved up to No. 43 in the recruiting rankings? 2024 Washington Huskies football commitment list WASHINGTON.RIVALS.COM The definitive source for all Washington news. Not a single player from the state of Washington yet because....the best ones are coming to Oregon! 1 1 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 4 Share Posted July 1, 2023 So, Jac’Qawn McRoy is ranked as the No. 3 Offensive Tackle in the nation by 247 Sports? 2024 Top Offensive Tackle Recruits 247SPORTS.COM The 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts. And yet No. 50 at Rivals? Whew! I'm going with the coaches on this one... Rivals.com 2024 Offensive tackle N.RIVALS.COM The definitive source for all Rivals news. Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontrollonshobbas No. 5 Share Posted July 1, 2023 On 7/1/2023 at 8:52 AM, Charles Fischer said: So, Jac’Qawn McRoy is ranked as the No. 3 Offensive Tackle in the nation by 247 Sports? 2024 Top Offensive Tackle Recruits 247SPORTS.COM The 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts. And yet No. 50 at Rivals? Whew! I'm going with the coaches on this one... Rivals.com 2024 Offensive tackle N.RIVALS.COM The definitive source for all Rivals news. I listened to the latest Duck Territory podcast yesterday and they were talking about these 4 recruits as all being 4 and 5 stars on 247? Prehm discussed how landing all 4 was possible, 3 was highly likely. And if so that Oregon's class would flirt with Top 5 in the country status. Megaphone MEGAPHONE.LINK Oregon heads into July with a chance at the best class in school history Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 6 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Da’Jaun Riggs, a Rivals 3-Star is up for his verbal today at about 11:30 AM PST, and this is a classic example of our coaches getting excited about a player when the rating services are meh about him. Coach Locklyn wants this guy, and considering the talent he has recruited to the running back room? I think we should pay heed to him. Remember that Noah Whittington was a 2-Star receiver originally at Western Kentucky when Locklyn brought him in there. He can evaluate talent... 1 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 7 Share Posted July 3, 2023 A hint? Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 8 Share Posted July 4, 2023 Hats off to DL and his staff who are bringing lots of talent to Oregon. Below is a ranking of Pac-12 recruiting over the recent years. Utah stands out as doing the most with the least while SC's recruiting success has not translated to the field of play. Interesting to see how many of the top-drawer recruits did not pan out at a given school and how many did not finish their college career at the original school to which they committed. Which Pac-12 school has dominated recruiting the most since 2010? DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM When it comes to recruiting in the Pac-12, USC has dominated the past 15 years. The race for second place is incredibly tight, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 9 Share Posted July 4, 2023 See the top post, as it has been updated for the next verbal announcement. Big one! 1 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirklandduck Moderator No. 10 Share Posted July 5, 2023 It seems that somehow Elijah Rushing is increasingly likely to commit to Arizona... https://www.si.com/college/oregon/recruiting/where-will-5-star-edge-elijah-rushing-commit 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augduck No. 11 Share Posted July 5, 2023 On 7/5/2023 at 1:46 PM, kirklandduck said: It seems that somehow Elijah Rushing is increasingly likely to commit to Arizona... https://www.si.com/college/oregon/recruiting/where-will-5-star-edge-elijah-rushing-commit Yep, that seems to be conventional wisdom. Apparently the opportunity to play with his brother and UA upping the ante on an NIL deal are playing a major role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirklandduck Moderator No. 12 Share Posted July 6, 2023 On 7/5/2023 at 2:48 PM, Augduck said: Yep, that seems to be conventional wisdom. Apparently the opportunity to play with his brother and UA upping the ante on an NIL deal are playing a major role. Seems to be short-sighted given that Arizona will struggle to get into a lower tier bowl at best and Oregon would give him the best development opportunities (and display them on bigger stages). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 13 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Fat lady hasn't even warmed up yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 14 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Elijah Rushing has committed to the Arizona Wildcats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirklandduck Moderator No. 15 Share Posted July 6, 2023 On 7/6/2023 at 2:40 PM, Pennsylvania Duck said: Elijah Rushing has committed to the Arizona Wildcats. Well good luck to him, after a season or two of mediocre team play he will probably have 2nd thoughts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 16 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Transfer portal era takes minor sting out of 5-star recruit runner-up finishes Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks are not unfamiliar with this feeling, unfortunately. Over the past 8-12 months, there have been a number of times where a highly-rated 5-star prospect flirted with the idea of committing to Oregon, and ended up choosing to go elsewhere. That’s what happened on Thursday afternoon when 5-star EDGE Elijah Rushing — the No. 8 player in the 2024 class — announced that he would commit to the hometown Arizona Wildcats, rather than the Oregon Ducks. For months, Rushing was thought to be a virtual lock to join Lanning and come to Eugene, but over the past 48 hours, something flipped, and he ended up staying close to home. What happened? Who knows, ultimately? Does it matter? Not really. The end result is the same: Oregon is left sitting as a silver medalist, rather than a gold medalist. However, in today’s era of college football, just because you missed out on a player once doesn’t mean that an opportunity to recruit him and sign him won’t present itself again. Oregon Recruiting: Ducks miss out on 5-star player yet again DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks are not unfamiliar with this feeling, unfortunately. Over the past 8-12 months, there have... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marsh No. 17 Share Posted July 6, 2023 On 7/5/2023 at 2:48 PM, Augduck said: Yep, that seems to be conventional wisdom. Apparently the opportunity to play with his brother and UA upping the ante on an NIL deal are playing a major role. Arizona seems like they are dumping all their NIL on Rushing. Division Street isn't going to over pay or get into a bidding war. Especially not in July. Doesn't mean recruiting is over just yet. It's not even over after they've signed with the portal these days. We may just have to wait and see here to see if Lanning can win him over by signing day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Log Haulin No. 18 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Good luck to the kid. Can't really blame him. Rushing would have been a great addition. Ducks need an elite pass rusher. DL will need to double down on his efforts there. Not over till the inks dry but I think Ducks and Lanning move on. Ducks are stacked in the trenches, both sides of the ball, for 23'. A ton of movement will take place between now and 24'. Again, good luck young man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augduck No. 19 Share Posted July 6, 2023 I did not watch his commitment but a friend of mine did and said Rushing did not look super happy during the announcement. Said he sort of had a nondescript expression but that both parents looked very happy. My friends 'arm chair' opinion was that Mom and Dad might have tipped the scales by playing the closer to home card. Just an observation. No special insights. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Author Administrator No. 20 Share Posted July 6, 2023 It is a long time before signing day in December.... 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred flintstone No. 21 Share Posted July 7, 2023 The story is that Rushing is getting one million per year for his services from Arizona. The Ducks appear set at DE for the next year or two anyway. Not a big deal. I'd be much more concerned if Baker goes any place else......doubt he will. I'd also be more interested in a nose tackle type that eats centers for dinner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
idontrollonshobbas No. 22 Share Posted July 7, 2023 (edited) Who knows, we may get him in the transfer portal in 2 years...... Edited July 7, 2023 by idontrollonshobbas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
