New Facilities & More

If you haven't been to Oregongridiron.com for a while you probably haven't noticed there are some new videos up.

• One video shows some of the construction and renovation going on the Oregon campus right now.
• There are also a few new motivational videos that were prepared for the games this season and a focus on Oregon's D and LaMichael James.
• Of course there is a (somewhat) new video regarding Oregon's uniforms... 720 combos.

First 2011 Ducks Recruit

Ducks just picked up their first recruit for 2011 recruiting class. Running back Tyson Coleman is 6'2", 200lbs and from Lake Oswego High School. He is considered a 4 star on scout and has yet to be rated on Rivals. He already had offers from Oregon State and Washington.

This is only a week after picking up Nick Rowland last week. He's a 6'5", 300lb 4 star (on both Rivals and Scout) offensive guard from Peoria, Arizona. Ranked as the 3rd (Scout) or 7th (Rivals) best player at his position.

Huge Commitment Today

Chris McCain, a 4 star (rivals)/3 star (scout) linebacker recruit from Greensboro, NC, committed to the Ducks today on national TV. McCain is from the same school as Remene Alston. See the video here.

Cliff Harris a Duck

Cliff Harris has apparently passed through the NCAA clearinghouse and is now a Duck!

Bryce Brown Investigation

The fact that Bryce Brown is now being investigated to see if his amateur status has been violated does not surprise me in the least... Especially considering his relationship with Brian Butler. The article doesn't quite describe the consequences for Brown if he were found ineligible. However, Butler does say he'd take responsibility and feel "terrible" if Brown was ineligibile for any games... So don't worry Bryce, you'll be ok.

Motivational Videos

If you haven't taken a look at Oregongridiron.com recently, they uploaded a bunch of motivational videos... If these don't get you ready for football season... I don't know what would.

Week 2 of Fall Practice

Week 2 of fall practice ended with scrimmage and Addicted to Quack had another "Oregon Ducks Elevator" to explain the "ups and downs". According to Addicted to Quack, Blount's been knocking on the penthouse door, check out this video from the scrimmage...


Also, Curtis White, an Oregon DE recruit for 2010 just got his 5th star.

Another Running Back

According to both Scout and Rivals Dontae Williams, a running back from Aldine, Texas is ready to commit to the Ducks. Williams is listed as a 1 star (which means he hasn't been evaluated yet) on Scout and a 4 star on Rivals. Dontae and Darron Thomas played together in high school and it's said Dontae is one of the top 3 running backs out of Texas this year.

Oregon's Facilities

If you haven't been to see Oregongridiron.com, they recently added some videos to their facilities page. Oregon players give you a tour of the facilities they use on an everyday basis.

The Correct Decision?

So did Bryce Brown make the right decision? No, not according to his reason for selecting a school.

More Bryce Brown

Rickert elaborated on Bryce Brown's possible decision tomorrow and why Chris Harper might be in attendance. He's correct, it is both encouraging yet frightening that Harper will be in attendance. We'll know more in less than 12 hours.

Brown and Harper

One more day before Bryce Brown, the nations #1 recruit, makes his decision. According to Rickert at the Oregonian, it looks like Brown will likely choose Oregon or Kansas State tomorrow. It's also rumored that Chris Harper may be there for the press conference. If there hadn't been past rumors of Harper considering a transfer to KSU this rumor of his presence at the press conference would be nothing but encouraging. Though Harper did come out and say that those past rumors were false.

Though Buster Sports believes it's down to Oregon and Tennessee. Even goes so far to link a blog that said Bryce attended a Tennessee practice on Friday. Not sure why anyone would want to play someone like Kiffin but I guess nothing surprises me these days.

Either way I just love the fact that Oregon is mentioned in both of those. Big day tomorrow

Rivals 100

Oregon started off it's 2010 class well. The Rivals 100 was just released for the 2010 class and Curtis White, an Oregon commit from over a year ago, comes in at #72. Oregon's second recruit, Ethan Grant, comes in at #175 on the Rivals 250.

Which School Will Provide the Better Food?

Bryce Brown, the number one recruit in the nation, will be announcing what school he plans to attend on Monday. According to Brown's mentor, Brian Butler, Bryce will fast for an undetermined length of time to let God point him in the right direction. Bryce will likely choose between LSU, Oregon, Tennessee, Kansas State and Florida State. Clemson and Missouri appear to be out of the mix.

Some ESPN Links

Greg Biggins from ESPN believe that Oregon is making some good impressions early for the 2010 recruiting class.

Bruce Feldman has LaMichael James as #5 of the top 10 newcomers to remeber for the 2009 season. Tate Forcier whom Oregon recruited heavily is #1 and Vaughn Telemaque (Safety @ Miami) whom was said to be an Oregon lock before Oregon stopped recruiting him coming in at #3.

Brown Interview

Hear what Bryce Brown had to say in him most recent interview about Oregon and the other schools currently recruiting him. Bryce will decide on March 12th.

Juco Cup

Oregon came in at #1 in the 4th annual Juco cup. That's even with Justin Thompson, Anthony Leon and Miles Wade having some eligibility issues (I think there was more behind the Wade and Oregon saga).

Recruiting Stories

• Here is a position-by-position look at Oregon's 2009 recruiting class (not final until letters come in tomorrow) and future needs in 2010.
• A recruiting update from Bob Rickert at Oregonlive regarding some recent commits to UofO.
• Moseley posted a blog entry how recruiting websites (and ratings) don't always get it right and another one talking about the Ducks most recent commits.
• What do recruiting rankings really mean? That apparently the Ducks achieve with less.
• Here is Oregon's current class (so far) that is expecting to sign their letters of intent tomorrow (Scout & Rivals)

Holding Pattern

Some have considered the coaching situation in Eugene to be a holding pattern but it hasn't stopped the Ducks from trying to recruit the big name players.

Cream of the Crop

Take a look at this years Cream of the Crop, a list of the Bay Area's top 20 players based on their college potential, not for high school accomplishments. Currently there are 3 Oregon recruits and possibly 1 more depending how the Diante Jackson situation ends up.

In other recruiting news one of the nation's top cover corners, Cliff Harris, committed to Oregon yesterday. Here is some more info on his commitment and some coaching developments.