BigDucksFan No. 1 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Loser: USC. Good news, Trojans! You’re back to producing NFL-ready talent at a level unsurpassed in the conference. (Fun fact: USC is losing more underclassmen to the draft than even Alabama.) All-American safety Talanoa Hufanga and star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown are the biggest names to depart, but the exodus will carry the greatest wallop up front, where USC loses offensive tackle Alijah Vera-Tucker and defensive lineman Marlon Tuipulotu (along with preseason opt-out Jay Tufele). Bad news, Trojans: Next season will be a struggle. Winner: Washington. Elijah Molden, the top nickel corner in the conference, is joining preseason opt-outs Joe Tryon and Levi Onwuzurike in the draft. But that’s the extent of the damage on Montlake as tight end Cade Otton, offensive tackle Jaxson Kirkland, center Luke Wattenberg and edge rusher Zion Tupuola-Fetui are all returning. The Huskies are well stocked on both sides of the ball for ’21, although we’re forever skeptical about the overall quality of play at receiver. Loser: Oregon. As expected, senior cornerback Deommodore Lenoir announced after the season that he’s moving on. (He had opted out initially, then reversed course.) But at this point, there’s no indication Oregon’s top juniors and draft-eligible sophomores are departing — at least, not the ones we watched this season. The Ducks suffered heavy losses prior to the Pac-12’s restart with Penei Sewell and three starting defensive backs opting out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Moderator No. 2 Share Posted January 19, 2021 14 minutes ago, BigDucksFan said: although we’re forever skeptical about the overall quality of play So is everybody else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 3 Share Posted January 19, 2021 The bottom line? There is more upside with Our Beloved Ducks than any team in the conference! Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
