Charles Fischer Administrator No. 1 Share Posted February 7 I got this below from an OregonLive article, and from another site. Looks like he is really going to be a weapon for us from the start! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “He’s a dog, point blank,” said Louisville quarterback Tyler Shough, formerly of UO. “What really stood out is in my career I think he’s probably had the best hands I’ve ever seen. I think coaches will see that, fans will see whenever he starts playing. He snagged almost every single ball, at least within his framework. Out of his framework, he’s got really good hands and he’s really athletic and big.” Tight ends coach Drew Mehringer also remarked about Johnson’s huge hands, which will be a weapon in the passing game and as a blocker. Shough guessed Johnson’s hands would measure between 10 and 11 inches. “He kind of started out bigger; he slimmed down and he’s always been athletic for his size,” Shough said. “He’s almost like a power forward. Now he’s running 21 miles an hour. He’s making these down the field plays where you expect a receiver to be go extending. Plus that with his hands. He was one of our best blockers too. I think he’s going to shock a lot of people." “He’s a freak and he was still a young kid, he was like 19 years old. I think for him, getting to a new spot, growing some more and learning that offense and I think it’s going to be huge. He was like our main guy we were trying to feed some stuff to until he got the (broken) fibula, which was similar to me. I was really close with him throughout that whole process and he was a huge loss for us.” With Terrance Ferguson and Patrick Herbert each moving on it was imperative for Oregon to add a tight end and Jamari Johnson is a former four-star recruit with three years of eligibility remaining. The 6-foot-5, 258-pound Johnson had 13 catches for 158 yards and one touchdown in seven games this season. “He was a kid that was really highly recruited out of high school that we wanted,” tight ends coach Drew Mehringer said. “Super excited he’s here. He’s enormous. Did a really good job over his first two seasons at Louisville at changing his body, becoming more athletic. Runs well; you can go watch him hurdle a guy in high school. Catches the ball really well." “Honestly has the biggest hands of anybody that I’ve ever met, maybe. When you shake his hand it like engulfs you, it’ll catch you off guard. ... It’s going to be a really good compliment to Kenyon (Sadiq). Roger (Saleapaga)’s banged up right now so it’s going to give Roger a little bit of time to heal and develop. Roger’s right on track and pace to be a really, really good player here. Jamari is going to be a really good player here too, but also help that gap bridge.” 1 3 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 2 Share Posted February 7 Thank you, Charles. Tyler Shough moved up in the NFL draft this season and in the Senior Bowl. Projected to go in the 4th or 5th round he could be a steal. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marsh No. 3 Share Posted February 9 On 2/7/2025 at 7:56 AM, Jon Joseph said: Thank you, Charles. Tyler Shough moved up in the NFL draft this season and in the Senior Bowl. Projected to go in the 4th or 5th round he could be a steal. It's a pity that Cristobal didn't have any patience for him and his development as he could have been something special at Oregon. However, those what ifs always trickle down as if Shough was a star at Oregon we might not have gotten Nix. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirklandduck Moderator No. 4 Share Posted February 11 On 2/9/2025 at 8:31 AM, David Marsh said: It's a pity that Cristobal didn't have any patience for him and his development as he could have been something special at Oregon. However, those what ifs always trickle down as if Shough was a star at Oregon we might not have gotten Nix. If Shough developed into a star then Mari0 might not have left...*uncomfortable shiver* 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Marsh No. 5 Share Posted February 11 On 2/10/2025 at 5:39 PM, kirklandduck said: If Shough developed into a star then Mari0 might not have left...*uncomfortable shiver* Nahh I think he would have left. It was the destination, timing and money. MC didn't even consider the Miami job at the end of the 2018 season when it opened up. But when it opened up before Diaz was even fired it was only for Cristobal and it was served up in such a way that he couldn't say no. MC wasnt leaving for anything else than this particular opportunity served up especially for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 6 Share Posted February 11 On 2/10/2025 at 6:35 PM, David Marsh said: MC wasnt leaving for anything else than this particular opportunity served up especially for him. We really owe a lot of thanks to The U & MC! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitnessczar No. 7 Share Posted February 11 But lest we forget. No Willie Taggart. No Mario Cristobal. And Willie did inherit a dumpster fire. Four wins the year before.FOUR. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
