Annie No. 1 Share Posted December 5, 2023 A surprise, to me, anyway. https://www.si.com/college/oregon/recruiting/oregon-ducks-cornerback-trikweze-bridges-enters-the-transfer-portal?fbclid=IwAR0Jg1z0vg3x1U-fricken-9Hgchibo6qlceZY8Ql-xmDjJwOMYrSkfEiYN8EfGHk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 2 Share Posted December 5, 2023 Not to me. Bridges was a starter who improved over 2022, and then played a minor role in 2023. In the latter part of the season--he only played late in garbage time, or when there was injury. He wants to be a starter somewhere, and I cannot blame him for that. Oregon has really good corner talent emerging.... Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic No. 3 Share Posted December 5, 2023 Holy Cow! The Transfer Portal's sucking the juice out of Oregon. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktmguy2018 No. 4 Share Posted December 6, 2023 I gotta say, Trikweze started to be a liability in passing coverage versus the other talent that we have. I love his size and match-up potential against tall receivers over someone like Dontae Manning, but he was not the best pass defender. I wish him the best of luck but we have a good stable to pull from. The freshman, Cole Martin, is gonna be special and with the Jahlil's (Jahlil Tucker and Jalil Florence), along with the 2024 commits put us in good shape!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Ducky No. 5 Share Posted December 6, 2023 I hear Cliff Harris is coming back. Lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemangi No. 6 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Tucker is not here anymore is he? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 7 Share Posted December 6, 2023 On 12/5/2023 at 4:53 PM, Jemangi said: Tucker is not here anymore is he? Nope. Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirklandduck Moderator No. 8 Share Posted December 6, 2023 On 12/5/2023 at 4:53 PM, Jemangi said: Tucker is not here anymore is he? Nope, he already transferred out. Just Florance now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJacksPlaidPants Moderator No. 9 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Rodrick Pleasant emerged late in the year and got some meaningful playing time. I’m excited to see him play more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 10 Share Posted December 6, 2023 We have a signing coming up for the 2024 recruiting class that was the No. 1 JC prospect at any position, and we see him at corner. Offered by Florida State, Miami, Oklahoma, Penn State and USC. Sione Laulea | DuckSportsAuthority N.RIVALS.COM Sione Laulea - 2024 4 Star Cornerback for College of San Mateo (San Mateo , CA) on Rivals.com 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Ducker1 No. 11 Share Posted December 6, 2023 On 12/5/2023 at 4:34 PM, Ktmguy2018 said: I gotta say, Trikweze started to be a liability in passing coverage versus the other talent that we have. I love his size and match-up potential against tall receivers over someone like Dontae Manning, but he was not the best pass defender. I wish him the best of luck but we have a good stable to pull from. The freshman, Cole Martin, is gonna be special and with the Jahlil's (Jahlil Tucker and Jalil Florence), along with the 2024 commits put us in good shape!! In 22 our pass defense wasnt the best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave23 No. 12 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Always like him and thought he was more of a natural fit at safety. He was never quick enough out of the break for the faster WRs. He did however have an eye for the ball, was good playing downhill, had good speed with a large catch radius. More of a free safety. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbmichaels No. 13 Share Posted December 6, 2023 A 6'4" corner... There aren't too many of those around. I hope he works out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EzDucksIt No. 14 Share Posted December 6, 2023 His reaction, looking back for the ball took sometime. He started off slow, I thought he finished 2022 off looking like he was adjusting, Same for Addison, he looked like he was picking balls was getting to where he needed. My issue was they lack speed, for the kind of Defense Oregon is Scheming, that falls on the Coaches. Not using the tools you have and adjusting accordingly. Defense, more improved this Year than last year. Yet still allowing teams with decent offense to get explosion plays and two deep safeties expected to be fast enough to cover. Won't change, Manning gets caught, like Florence, PI when they never look back for the ball. Recruits that do that or have speed and strength. Got to teach that COACH! Two guys you have invested in being pushed out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktmguy2018 No. 15 Share Posted December 6, 2023 On 12/5/2023 at 4:56 PM, kirklandduck said: Nope, he already transferred out. Just Florance now. Well, I was behind the curve on that one....I thought he was still here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirklandduck Moderator No. 16 Share Posted December 6, 2023 On 12/5/2023 at 8:41 PM, Ktmguy2018 said: Well, I was behind the curve on that one....I thought he was still here. Yeah, it was a rather quiet exit, easy to miss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherOD No. 17 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Tucker returned close to home to San Diego State and is listed as a WR. Caught 21 passes for 296 yards and 4 TDs as a high school senior (though doesn't look like he got on the field for SDS this season). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mic No. 18 Share Posted December 6, 2023 KPNW radio reported this morning that there are currently 1,184 athletes who have entered the transfer portal so far. This is > 400 more than at this same time last year. According to SportsDefinitions.com under the 85/25 rule college teams are allowed to have up to 85 scholarship players and up to 25 "others". The average number of players on collegiate football teams today are 118. This means there are enough athletes in the transfer portal to fully man 10 teams at the current average, or 14 teams at the 85 scholarship limit. Interestingly, the minimum number of players for a collegiate team is 63. So, 1,184 players in the portal could man almost 19 teams. Think of that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
