Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 50 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Do Ducks need a center? This guy sounds good...zero sacks zero QB hits! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Fischer Administrator No. 51 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Boy...we could have a completely experienced offensive line, but boy--I don't know if there is a scholarship for him. 1 Mr. FishDuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Sousa No. 52 Share Posted January 5, 2023 On 1/4/2023 at 6:53 PM, Charles Fischer said: Boy...we could have a completely experienced offensive line, but boy--I don't know if there is a scholarship for him. Seems like we are totally in the dark as to how we are going to put so many guys on the team and still hold the total scholarships to 85. We keep guessing, but I think we are probably going to have to stay tuned to see how it all comes out in the end. I'm guessing that DL and the brain trust have at least some things figured out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevada Dawg No. 53 Share Posted January 5, 2023 I am seeing some smoke about former South Carolina DL Jordan Birch, someone who Georgia recruited hard out of high school, being a target of interest for the Ducks. The "smoke" was on the Georgia blogs. Anybody connected to the Ducks know anything about this? Jordan is a former 5-star and a very good college player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 54 Share Posted January 5, 2023 On 1/5/2023 at 1:26 AM, Nevada Dawg said: I am seeing some smoke about former South Carolina DL Jordan Birch, someone who Georgia recruited hard out of high school, being a target of interest for the Ducks. The "smoke" was on the Georgia blogs. Anybody connected to the Ducks know anything about this? Jordan is a former 5-star and a very good college player Not connected to any insight on this or whether Oregon Coach Dan Lanning will be going after Birch, but just saw this on DUCKSWIRE: Oregon Recruiting: Former 5-star Jordan Burch enters transfer portal DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM South Carolina’s Jordan Burch is now in the transfer portal. Burch has a strong connection with Dan Lanning, who recruited the 5-star hard at Georgia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 55 Share Posted January 5, 2023 Would Oregon want to go after another seasoned WR through the portal? Oregon Recruiting: California WR J.Michael Sturdivant enters portal DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Former Cal WR J.Michael Sturdivant, one of the leading WRs in the Pac-12 in 2022, is now available in the transfer portal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 56 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Fresno State safety Evan Williams on recruiting visit to Oregon Williams, who is the younger brother of former Oregon safety Bennett Williams, posted on his Instagram Story that he was in Eugene on Saturday afternoon. There is not yet a clear timeline for when he is expected to make a commitment or if he is planning on taking any other visits throughout the month, but this is a great early sign for the Ducks. Oregon currently has a need for depth and talent at the safety position, and Williams could be a massive addition to the roster. Oregon Recruiting: Fresno State S Evan Williams takes visit to Eugene DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Fresno State safety Evan Williams is in Eugene for a visit with the Ducks. He would be a big get at a position of need for Oregon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 57 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Keep your fingers crossed...This would be huge add for Ducks 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrw Moderator No. 58 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) On 1/10/2023 at 7:59 AM, Pennsylvania Duck said: Keep your fingers crossed...This would be huge add for Ducks Prediction that it will happen from Scoop Duck. Edited January 10, 2023 by jrw 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Funduck No. 59 Share Posted January 10, 2023 So, if Mr. Burch, a 5* LB, with a 6'5" frame and weighing 275lbs can be bought for ~$63,000.00....... Hmmm. I truly want a cultural roster not a mercenary one. I believe it's how you create said culture in the locker room and bring everyone to a specific mind set. But, if you can line the field for $2 million per year with top 5-10 player at any given position that truly wants to fight to get to The League??? Seems like getting a disgruntled player, that has already played at the Collegiate level and has some Adult growth on them, would be more of a predictable outcome. If you can get these Men to buy into 'High Motor' all the time then why not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 60 Share Posted January 10, 2023 On 1/10/2023 at 12:08 PM, 1Funduck said: So, if Mr. Burch, a 5* LB, with a 6'5" frame and weighing 275lbs can be bought for ~$63,000.00....... Just curious, where did you see that $$ amount? I hadn't run across that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 61 Share Posted January 10, 2023 On 1/10/2023 at 2:26 PM, Pennsylvania Duck said: On 1/10/2023 at 12:08 PM, 1Funduck said: So, if Mr. Burch, a 5* LB, with a 6'5" frame and weighing 275lbs can be bought for ~$63,000.00....... Just curious, where did you see that $$ amount? I hadn't run across that. Everywhere I looked on information about Burch, does not show $$ amount. The biggest news is what came from insider Justin Hopkins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Funduck No. 62 Share Posted January 10, 2023 (edited) On the picture that is in your link. It has NIL value. I'm guessing that is NOT the actual paid amount. Looks like prognostication by the web site. Edited January 10, 2023 by 1Funduck 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 63 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Prediction: Oregon Poised for Big Transfer Portal Addition From Max Torres (going along with what Justin Hopkins is saying): "After receiving recent intel from insider sources, I'm predicting the Oregon Ducks will land South Carolina transfer Jordan Burch. The highly-coveted transfer took an official visit to Oregon over the weekend." https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/article271011312.html#storylink=rss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 64 Share Posted January 10, 2023 On 1/10/2023 at 3:54 PM, 1Funduck said: On the picture that is in your link. It has NIL value. I'm guessing that is NOT the actual paid amount. Looks like prognostication by the web site. You're right, it is not an amount paid to the player. According to ON3 (the originating site of the author), the NIL Valuation establishes the overall NIL market and projected 12-month growth rate by measuring two categories, Brand Value Index and Roster Value Index. It goes into detail at this site: About On3 NIL Valuation, Brand Value, Roster Value - On3 WWW.ON3.COM The On3 NIL Valuation, Post Value and the NIL 100 set the standard market value for student-athletes and their NIL deals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioDuck No. 65 Share Posted January 11, 2023 On 1/10/2023 at 12:08 PM, 1Funduck said: So, if Mr. Burch, a 5* LB, with a 6'5" frame and weighing 275lbs can be bought for ~$63,000.00....... Hmmm. I truly want a cultural roster not a mercenary one. I believe it's how you create said culture in the locker room and bring everyone to a specific mind set. But, if you can line the field for $2 million per year with top 5-10 player at any given position that truly wants to fight to get to The League??? Seems like getting a disgruntled player, that has already played at the Collegiate level and has some Adult growth on them, would be more of a predictable outcome. If you can get these Men to buy into 'High Motor' all the time then why not? Everything I've heard about Burch, he will fit the culture just fine. We need talent on D now, develop culture guys for later and win now with guys like Burch. I'm okay with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 66 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Tracking which Oregon football players have entered the transfer portal 247SPORTS.COM The Transfer Portal season is officially upon the college football landscape. FBS-level players can officially enter the transfer portal starting December 5th, and Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 67 Share Posted January 13, 2023 This was originally posted by NJ Duck in another thread. "Former 5-star Georgia CB Jaheim Singletary could be interesting transfer target for Ducks." "Georgia Bulldogs true freshman cornerback Jaheim Singletary, a former 5-star commit from the 2022 class, announced that he would be entering the transfer portal and looking for a new school. Singletary committed to the Bulldogs as the No. 5 CB in the nation, and No. 27 overall player in the 2022 class." "This is interesting for Oregon fans for two reasons; the Ducks have a need to fill at the cornerback position, even after adding Alabama transfer Khyree Jackson earlier in the offseason, and Lanning has a relationship with Singletary already." Oregon Football: 5-star UGA CB Jaheim Singletary could be Ducks target DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Former 5-star Georgia CB Jaheim Singletary is headed to the transfer portal. He committed to the Bulldogs when Lanning was... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 68 Share Posted January 13, 2023 This was originally posted by 1Funduck in reference to post above regarding Georgia CB Jaheim Singletary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 69 Share Posted January 13, 2023 All-conference LB enters portal...Omar Speights Oregon State inside linebacker Omar Speights, the Beavers’ most experienced defender, enters transfer portal Oregon State inside linebacker Omar Speights, the Beavers’ most experienced defender, enters transfer portal WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Speights, who has 39 career starts, is among OSU's top 10 in career tackles and is a three-time all-conference linebacker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagefund No. 70 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Speights would be a great pick up. Hear his name mentioned in game time and time again. Don't know who is courting him or where he is interested in going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan2785 No. 71 Share Posted January 13, 2023 On 1/13/2023 at 10:50 AM, savagefund said: Speights would be a great pick up. Hear his name mentioned in game time and time again. Don't know who is courting him or where he is interested in going. Honestly it seems like a players you guys might go for, I just hope he isn't going to USC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagefund No. 72 Share Posted January 13, 2023 On 1/13/2023 at 1:32 PM, spartan2785 said: Honestly it seems like a players you guys might go for, I just hope he isn't going to USC. Totally like your way of thinking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 73 Share Posted January 13, 2023 On Thursday afternoon, an interesting name popped up in the transfer portal when it was reported that Georgia Bulldogs’ former 5-star cornerback Jaheim Singletary was looking to leave Athens and find a new school to play for. Another intriguing name popped up in the portal on Friday morning, with Georgia edge defender MJ Sherman announcing that he would enter the portal as well. Both of these players are worth noting for Oregon Duck fans for a couple of reasons; they both fill positions of need for the Ducks, and they both have close ties to Oregon coach Dan Lanning. Oregon Recruiting: Former UGA OLB MJ Sherman enters transfer portal DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM MJ Sherman struggled to find a role with Georgia, but he is a former top-50 recruit with close ties to Dan Lanning, looking for a new home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 74 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Defensive lineman Keanu Williams enters the transfer portal DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Former four-star defensive lineman recruit Keanu Williams has announced he will enter the transfer portal, ending his time in Eugene. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDuck No. 75 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Interesting timing for Keanu Williams, the portal window closes Wednesday and doesn't reopen until May. Is a player allowed to sign outside the authorized portal dates? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 76 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Oregon Recruiting: Near misses could pay off for Ducks down the road DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM In this new world of the transfer portal, building and maintaining relationships can pay off down the road. Nobody knows that as well as Dan Lanning. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Funduck No. 77 Share Posted February 5, 2023 I see David Hicks and Peyton Bowen at Oregon in 24 months. You heard it here first!! When the kid wants to go to a specific school and that's what's in his heart, it's not just going to wither away. Of course, girlfriends and the like will have an impact. But, in this day and age, an NIL deal provides enough cash to support a girlfriend transfer as well. Bowen clearly wanted to go to Oregon. But that look on his mom's face when he mentioned Oregon told the whole story. Putting my Duck glasses down for a second, parents who push their kids towards the parent's dream, and not the kids, are planting the seeds of regret by the parents and animosity by the kid. I realize that having a child be this good and having Nationwide options is a dream come true for the entire family. How often does this happen? Definitely a point to ponder. Do you want to live vicariously through your children and overshadow their dreams, or do you prefer that they live out their dreams and you become a part their journey? At some point, when you move out of your bedroom and under the direction of your parents, you will realize that you are growing into an adult and need to make decisions that benefit your life. After all, these kids must live with the consequences of their actions. It's only fair that they should get the final say of how it's lived without the guilt trip from one's parents. I don't care what school we are talking or what course in life we are talking. IMO, guide your children with the values you have adopted. Hope that they see the wisdom with which you have guided. Communicate well even if you have to go back and apologize. Be their advocate, and then let them make their own decision and support them as the final say, even if you don't agree. It's OK to voice it but let them know you support their decision anyway. I know this is in the weeds a bit. I just look a little deeper than NLI day. These are real kids trying to make everyone happy. Hearts are involved. Hopefully, unnecessary family division is avoided. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Funduck No. 78 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Is it just me or Did the PAC just pick up 2 of the top WR and 3 of the top 10 QB's? I know we are early, but I foresee the PAC, -U$C and UCLA, AA making a large jump in 2024 recruiting. Top to bottom, the PAC will be the best conference for 2023 season including bowls. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 79 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Oregon Football: Which transfer has biggest impact on Ducks in 2023 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Ducks have added some of the top transfers in the nation this offseason. Which ones will have the biggest impact in 2023? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 80 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Aren't the Ducks thin at TE? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 81 Share Posted March 1, 2023 One of the more secretive recruitments in the transfer portal involves former USC wide receiver Gary Bryant Jr. The 5-foot-11, 164-pounder announced his intent to transfer on January 9 and has yet to reveal many details about a future destination. Highly coveted WR Transfer @Gary_Bryant01 will visit Oregon in March according to @Scott_Schrader ahead of a decision by the end of the month. Visiting Oregon (3/16) and Texas A&M (3/24) before announcing transfer destination at the end of March. Ducks to Host Former USC WR Gary Bryant Jr. WWW.ON3.COM . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 82 Share Posted March 1, 2023 The Ducks most certainly could use an addition(s) to the TE room. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDuck No. 83 Share Posted March 1, 2023 On 3/1/2023 at 10:30 AM, Jon Joseph said: The Ducks most certainly could use an addition(s) to the TE room. Always tempered with which team member do you run off to make room. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 84 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Oregon Linebacker Jestin Jacobs Tabbed a Top 2024 NFL Draft Prospect Jacobs transferred in from Iowa this offseason and is looking to bounce back from injury in a big way in 2023. https://www.si.com/college/oregon/football/oregon-lb-jestin-jacobs-tabbed-a-top-2024-nfl-draft-prospect Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 85 Share Posted March 7, 2023 Despite that, it appears that Oregon coaches and players are still working hard to try and get Bryant into the mix, according to Greg Biggens. “Junior Adams (WR coach) wants Gary really bad,” Bryant said. “Bo Nix has been reaching out all the time, recruiting Gary and telling him how much they need him. “They have some good receivers already there but they said they don’t really have a guy like Gary who can do what he does and return punts and kicks as well.” Bryant had a great season in 2021, scoring 7 touchdowns in total, but the increased competition in 2022 with Jordan Addison and Brenden Rice in the picture caused his target share to drop. Now he’s looking for a new team to play for. Might that be the Ducks? They will get a chance to try and convince him of that next week. Oregon Football: USC transfer WR Gary Bryant to visit Oregon DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM It looks like the Ducks aren’t done trying to add to the WR depth chart this offseason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 86 Share Posted March 9, 2023 ESPN names Oregon's 'newcomer to watch' prior to the start of spring practice ESPN previewed spring practice for every Pac-12 team on Wednesday. That included Oregon, which is looking to build off of a 9-3 campaign in Dan Lanning’s first season at the helm. The Ducks were rolling until a late-season injury to quarterback Bo Nix preceded losses in two of their last three regular-season games. A big reason for the success up to that point was Oregon’s ability to keep Nix upright and free from any danger. With a huge piece of that offensive line moving on from the program, Oregon’s strength up front will be a major storyline throughout the offseason. ESPN’s writers seem to feel the same. ESPN analysts picked a “newcomer to watch” for each team in the league. For the Ducks, it’s a transfer on the offensive line. Here’s what Kyle Bonagura wrote: Offensive lineman Ajani Cornelius is one of the more interesting offseason transfers. An unheralded recruit coming out of high school in New York, he blossomed into one of the most sought-after players in the portal over the last two seasons at FCS Rhode Island. Cornelius was one of two transfer offensive linemen to join the program this offseason, alongside former Texas lineman Junior Angilau. ESPN names Oregon’s ‘newcomer to watch’ prior to the start of spring practice SATURDAYOUTWEST.COM ESPN previewed spring ball for teams throughout the Pac-12, and named the top newcomer to watch for the Oregon Ducks. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 87 Share Posted March 9, 2023 Where Oregon's 2023 transfers rank among the nation's top 150 Do you remember back to the end of the 2022 calendar year when the transfer portal window opened up and Oregon Duck fans started to feel a bit uneasy? It’s understandable why, as a number of players on the current roster — like Byron Cardwell, Dont’e Thornton, Justin Flowe, and so on — announced they would be entering the transfer portal. Some thought that it showed players didn’t want to play at Oregon, while others realized that the Ducks were simply making way for a crop of players better suited to Dan Lanning’s system to come to Eugene. It appears now that the latter half of thinkers were correct, with a birds-eye-view showing us that the talent level on Oregon’s roster has vastly improved this offseason. The best way to see this is by looking at the latest transfer portal rankings from 247Sports. Of the 10 transfers that the Ducks added this offseason, 6 ranked inside the top 150. Contrarily, of the 22 players who transferred out of Eugene, only 2 ranked inside the top 150. It’s not hard to do the math and see that Oregon got better. So where did all of the Oregon players, both outgoing and incoming, rank among the 247Sports top 150? Let’s take a look. Oregon Football: Where Oregon’s 2023 transfers rank among the top 150 DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Ducks are well represented when it comes to the latest Top 150 transfer portal rankings from 247Sports. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 88 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Analyzing Oregon’s Chances With USC Transfer Gary Bryant Jr. The Ducks are battling to add a top wide receiver from the transfer portal. The Oregon Ducks are no strangers to the transfer portal. Whether it's players joining the Ducks or leaving the program, head coach Dan Lanning is well aware of the role the portal plays in overhauling or retooling your roster. Oregon hasn't been as active as other schools in leveraging the portal, but the Ducks have signed 10 players this offseason, including a pair of wide receivers in Traeshon Holden (Alabama) and Tez Johnson (Troy). Might they add another? https://www.heraldonline.com/sports/college/article273755730.html#storylink=rss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 89 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Former USC WR Gary Bryant finished with visits, eyes May decision as three schools stand out Oregon continues to push hard and remains a serious contender. “Gary feels really comfortable with Junior Adams (WR coach),” Bryant said. “He has known him since high school and he’s a very genuine person that we like and trust. “Oregon has a lot of receivers but Troy Franklin is the main guy who has established himself and they feel Gary would be a great complement to him. Plus they want Gary returning punts and kicks and that’s something he really wants to do to showcase that part of his game. Coach Lanning reaches out as well and the whole staff is coming hard and being very aggressive.” Former USC WR Gary Bryant finished with visits, eyes May decision as three schools stand out 247SPORTS.COM Following his final official visit to Texas A&M, there has been some shuffling at the top of the board for the top uncommitted player in the 2023 transfer portal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
