30Duck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted January 8 In the article it says he's likely to end up at Ohio State. don't go from red to red! Georgia Bulldogs LB ranked as top player in transfer portal SPORTS.YAHOO.COM Georgia Bulldogs sophomore pass rusher Damon Wilson has officially entered the transfer portal. Wilson is the top ranked... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevada Dawg No. 2 Share Posted January 8 Yeah this one hurts a bit, Out of high school, it was Georgia vs. OSU and Georgia won that one on signing day. Wilson played behind a sure fire first round pick this year and would have been the guy had he chosen to stick around next year. Now he will go to Columbus and have to learn a new defensive scheme which may slow his development further and necessitate a return for a fourth year to get where he ultimately wants to be. I'm told he is a good kid though and wish him all the best. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa Rosa Duck No. 3 Share Posted January 8 My guess is that if he was going to start at Georgia next year yet leaves to go to Ohio State, this is probably a pure example of a financial bidding war. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 4 Share Posted January 8 (edited) This one doesn’t make a lot of sense to me. By all accounts, he would be the projected starter next year for a team that puts a lot of players in the NFL, for what I would assume would be a national title contender. I’m sure Georgia pays as much NIL as any team. He’s also from Florida, so it’s not like he’s transferring to play closer to home. Edited January 8 by OregonDucks 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevada Dawg No. 5 Share Posted January 9 On 1/8/2025 at 8:45 AM, Santa Rosa Duck said: My guess is that if he was going to start at Georgia next year yet leaves to go to Ohio State, this is probably a pure example of a financial bidding war. The sources I have tell me no. But I agree this is a puzzling move for a guy who would have been a surefire starter at a program that puts mucho defenders on NFL rosters, often 2-3 a year. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 6 Share Posted January 9 (edited) On 1/9/2025 at 1:20 AM, Nevada Dawg said: The sources I have tell me no. But I agree this is a puzzling move for a guy who would have been a surefire starter at a program that puts mucho defenders on NFL rosters, often 2-3 a year. Maybe he had a falling out with someone on the coaching staff (e.g., his position coach)? Please report back if you learn the reason because this one is puzzling. Just more reason for you to hate Ohio State and root for the Ducks! Edited January 9 by OregonDucks 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike West No. 7 Share Posted January 9 He has the kind of size and speed we lack. Only Devon Jackson is close to this guy’s talent level and size. ‘’That is exactly why I don’t like the defense Lupoi and Lanning run. They don’t have the prototypes to execute that type of system. OBD LBs -played well this year. Especially for what they are expected to do. Better use of their skill sets would make them even more productive in my opinion. They are not capable of what this guy can do. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Author Moderator No. 8 Share Posted January 9 On 1/9/2025 at 10:37 AM, Mike West said: Better use of their skill sets...they are not capable of what this guy can do. Boettcher is an all time Duck, he left it all on the field. He says he has "unfinished business". We saw what Cody Simon , LB, Ohio State can do in the Rose Bowl. It's what, it looks like Wilson will be doing at Ohio State next year. If Devon Jackson is close to matching Simon & Wilson, OBD will be getting closer to where Ohio State and Georgia are. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike West No. 9 Share Posted January 9 I love Boettcher. And he might scale up to Simon’s level. If he is used properly. He’s a heat seeking missile. Now if he does exactly what he did to get his one interception this year (watch the tape-you know what I’m talking about), the only time a QB will go his way if he is a step slow like he was in that exact play. However, if he does cover the guy ‘properly’ like that, QBs will hardly throw his way because BB will take away that option. And he already has the instinct to cover well. He just need to keep his eyes off the QB. I thought BB and Jackson were by far our best LBs this year. Now we need four more with their skill level and performance ability. Tweak the defense to suit their strengths and voila, we’ll have a top five defense for real ( if and only if they straighten out their coverage rules-which Penn State and Ohio State exposed for the universe to see-those players are better than the instructions they are given to cover guys). 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevada Dawg No. 10 Share Posted January 11 On 1/9/2025 at 6:09 AM, OregonDucks said: Maybe he had a falling out with someone on the coaching staff (e.g., his position coach)? Please report back if you learn the reason because this one is puzzling. Just more reason for you to hate Ohio State and root for the Ducks! No further information but, believe me, I have no problem rooting against he Bucks no matter who they are playing and virtually always root for the Ducks! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevada Dawg No. 11 Share Posted Sunday at 06:14 AM I got some information tonight that the separation from Georgia was a little salty and may well have been NIL related after all. It is also unclear where he might end up as Damon wants guarantees about usage and playing time that some schools are not willing to sign off on. I have to admit that I don't know how reliable his information is, but it is surprising to me at least that he hasn't found a new home yet given his upside as a player. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 12 Share Posted Sunday at 06:43 AM Now that Bryce Boettcher is returning to pair with veteran Devon Jackson at inside linebacker, I'd be surprised if Oregon pursues a linebacker now. 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike West No. 13 Share Posted Sunday at 11:31 PM On 1/11/2025 at 10:14 PM, Nevada Dawg said: I got some information tonight that the separation from Georgia was a little salty and may well have been NIL related after all. It is also unclear where he might end up as Damon wants guarantees about usage and playing time that some schools are not willing to sign off on. I have to admit that I don't know how reliable his information is, but it is surprising to me at least that he hasn't found a new home yet given his upside as a player. Well, let’s hope it sticks. Kids getting ‘stupid’ with demands can take that to the NFL. This guy is good, but damn, does he really think this is really NFL land. I don’t want T to hear that Latree Spreewell nonsense (I got kids to feed). This isn’t Wall Street. Get your agent to sign some contracts for you outside NIL ( make him earn his money damn it). Greed is not good… 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 14 Share Posted Monday at 12:09 AM When a group of folks are willing to pay Carson Beck $4M, a guy who kind of went MIA in 2024, is there a ceiling? The House Settlement establishes a 'NIL Clearing House.' Seven Deloitte employees will determine whether an NIL deal is within 'Market Value.' THIS will end lawsuits? Sorry, but market value = what you can wring out of the 'market'. The market includes savvy folk and idiots. It's a CFB transfer 'seller's market" and in such a market you will find many the sucker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoGaDawg No. 15 Share Posted Monday at 12:40 AM (edited) On 1/12/2025 at 7:09 PM, Jon Joseph said: When a group of folks are willing to pay Carson Beck $4M, a guy who kind of went MIA in 2024, is there a ceiling? The House Settlement establishes a 'NIL Clearing House.' Seven Deloitte employees will determine whether an NIL deal is within 'Market Value.' THIS will end lawsuits? Sorry, but market value = what you can wring out of the 'market'. The market includes savvy folk and idiots. It's a CFB transfer 'seller's market" and in such a market you will find many the sucker. Yep, it goes back to the long used cliche saying, “something is worth what someone else is willing to pay for it”. Every situation is unique, but it’s hard to blame a talented kid for trying to take advantage his earning potential. A bird in hand and all that. Edited Monday at 12:44 AM by SoGaDawg 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
