5-star DE Kayvon Thibodeaux, ESPN's No. 1 overall prospect nationally, has committed to Oregon over Alabama, Florida and Florida State. He is the highest-rated recruit in Oregon football history.
Five-star linebacker Noah Sewell has committed to Oregon over Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Ohio State and others. The Ducks have back-to-back classes with a 5-star defensive commitment for the first time in program history (Kayvon Thibodeaux, 2019).
Not enough is made of Oregon’s culture, athletic department-wide. Elite athletes returning: Justin Herbert, Sabrina Ionescu, Payton Pritchard, Bo Nix all elected to return. Different sports, vastly different financial situations, but Oregon’s infrastructure is elite.
What a week for the Oregon Ducks football program:
1 - Signed best recruiting class in program history
2 - Locked in Mario Cristobal with long-term deal
3 - Herbert vs. Mariota on NFL's TNF
4- Pac-12 Championship (over USC in L.A.)
No issue whatsoever w/
@CoachTaggart
taking FSU job. That's home. Can't blame him one bit! But he handled it terribly - poorly constructed coy answers, tweeting about recruiting class w/ foot out the door, left kids in the dark while claiming honesty.
It's an ugly business!
My dad had a heart attack over the weekend and is having open-heart surgery tomorrow morning. Prayers, thoughts, vibes... the Nemec family will take’em over the next 24 hours. (Doctors say he should be feeling better than before within a month if all goes well).
Oregon is projected to produce the next two NFL No. 1 overall draft picks: OT Penei Sewell (2021;
@nfldraftscout
) and DE Kayvon Thibodeaux (2022;
@walterfootball
)
Troy Franklin, the nation's No. 2 wide receiver, has committed to Oregon over fellow finalists Alabama, Arizona State and Washington. Oregon's class is expected to jump from No. 10 to No. 8 nationally.
In a short-prep season Oregon replaced an NFL record-setting rookie QB (Herbert), its entire OL, lost its star RB halfway through (Verdell), had 3 NFL DBs opt out, lost its D heart/soul (Dye), had youngest team in America + new OC. Won the conference. NY6 bowl game.
Pardon my language, but this is a fucking joke. Isaiah Hodgins, Hamilcar Rashed are all-Americans - didn't make 1st Tm. Oregon should have AT LEAST 3 OL on 1st/2nd Tm. Troy Dye only D player for Ducks on 1st/2nd Tm - no 1 from secondary? Embarrassing the conference put this out.
Oregon Ducks fans have to be loving the new normal in Eugene. Oregon women's basketball signed nation's No. 1 class in 2020, Oregon football has nation's No. 3 class in 2021 and Oregon men's basketball has No. 1 class in 2021.
#EverybodyWins
May take until tomorrow, but how can you not be excited overall as an Oregon fan (perspective required)? In Cristobal era, plan is to be physical. 4 games into first season, Oregon out-Stanford’ed Stanford up front. Imagine two years of system. Future is bright.
2023 5-star DL
@JaydenWayne8
visited Oregon with his mom, dad and sister. When the family comes, it often means recruit is quite serious.
He also loves the
@CoachDanLanning
/
@CoachLup
combo at Oregon.
Ducks are firmly in mix.
My dad had a heart attack over the weekend and is having open-heart surgery tomorrow morning. Prayers, thoughts, vibes... the Nemec family will take’em over the next 24 hours. (Doctors say he should be feeling better than before within a month if all goes well).
Consensus four-star cornerback Dontae Manning, the nation’s No. 30 overall prospect on
@247Sports
and No. 23 on ESPN, has committed to Oregon over Georgia, Oklahoma and others. He (silently) signed during the early signing period, he confirmed to
@Oregonian
.
I thought Oregon’s culture slipped past few years. Very me-first, lots of finger pointing among coaching staff, games were OVER early if things broke wrong. Was this Ducks W perfect? Nope. But I think it exorcized demons. Lanning’s crew is gonna battle every week to the end.
4-star linebacker Harrison Taggart (
@HarrisonTaggar4
) intends to sign with Oregon during the early signing period. UCLA had in-home visit with him recently, but he's a Duck.
Mariota left the Falcons recently and NO ONE knows why, so he's being painted as a quitter.
Hmm... anybody got a guess as to why he might be absent from the team?
Oregon QB commit Cale Millen (
@millen_10
) drinks raw eggs with
@coach_cristobal
to celebrate his commitment. That’s dedication - for player and coach
Dana Altman is a basketball genius. His teams are ALWAYS at their best late in the season. Tinkers with the pieces all season, then knows how to use them when it counts. Truly incredible.
HUGE ASSIST to Oregon RB Cyrus Habibi-Likio (
@cyri3e
), who hosted Kayvon Thibodeaux on his official visit. He's become a secret weapon for Oregon. Undefeated.
Incredible run by an Oregon team that looked dead in the water less a month ago. One of Altman’s best showings as a coach given the injuries this year.
Just got a message from a current Oregon player saying “(Lanning’s) not there” in regards to reports he’s in Alabama.
There were laughing emojis involved.
Byron Cardwell, No. 1 RB in West and No. 8 RB in nation, commits to Oregon over Auburn, Cal and Texas A&M. W/ his commitment Oregon has all-but-guaranteed the No. 1 spot in the Pac-12 recruiting race over USC (No. 6 nationally).
The player development of
@OregonMBB
is on full display early this NBA season. Former Oregon guards Dillon Brooks, Payton Pritchard are tough, gritty + know how to play. Bol Bol, Chris Boucher are modern NBA bigs. Only one carried "sure-fire" NBA projection arriving at Oregon.
Player empowerment era has jumped the shark.
This is getting ugly quick.
How is this not tampering - not by current rules, but by meaning of word?
NBA needs rule where players can't sign multi-year deals, then ask out to only 1-2 teams w/ agents spreading word to other teams.
Damian Lillard's agent, Aaron Goodwin, has warned potential trade partners against trading for his client, per
@wojespn
.
Goodwin has reportedly told organizations outside of Miami that trading for Dame is trading for an unhappy player.
Oregon hasn't been able to host official visits for 2021 class and replaced both their offensive coordinator and WRs coach. They still have the nation's No. 1 collection of wide receivers AND tight ends. And they'll be catching passes from a 5-star QB. Stunning!
Future 5-star recruit and Clackamas freshman
@jazz_davidson6
with the 🐐
@sabrina_i20
. Jazzy was in attendance during Oregon’s win over Team USA and now the Ducks’ epic comeback win over Arizona this weekend.
4-star DE
@GracenHalton1
remains committed to Oregon, isn't talking to other schools and intends to sign in February.
"Just want to build relationships (and) feel comfortable with the new coaches."
Reminder: During the early signing period, please don't tweet at teenagers calling them names or sending them negativity. They are kids. Adults should not be harassing them over social media.
#Recruiting
5-star DL David Hicks commits to Texas A&M over Oklahoma, others. In the NIL era, Texas A&M, Miami and Louisville seem to lead the nation in late come-from-behind/surprise commitments. Make of that what you will.
The next three NFL drafts will have an
@oregonfootball
player in the discussion for the No. 1 overall pick - QB Justin Herbert (2020), LT Penei Sewell (2021) and DE Kayvon Thibodeaux (2022)
Did we just watch the President of the United States wiggle out of condemning white supremacy during a presidential debate? Yes, yes we did. Unfathomable.
My thoughts are with
@CoachDonJ
and both his family and football family. He’s helped hundreds of young men in Portland (and beyond) better themselves. He has been, and continues to be, a force with which to be reckoned.
Oregon State played like a top-20 team all year.
It sucks that this season - a special one - ends like this.
The Beavers deserve so much better than what modern college football has done to them over the past month or so.
Oregon's hiring of
@CoachDonJ
was a savvy move when it happened. He's been worth his weight in gold holding this class together. Very well connected along West Coast.
Oregon Ducks signed nation's No. 3 2018 basketball recruiting class and currently has nation's No. 4 2019 football recruiting class. Best combined average ranking in the country. ( rankings)
Oregon lands 5* PG Te-Hina PaoPao, who chose the Ducks over Oregon State, UCLA and others. When PaoPao was 14, NCAA all-time leading scorer Kelsey Plum said she could start in Pac-12. Being discussed as best ever to come out of San Diego.
With the heart of Much Thanksgiving and tears. I humbly want to share with all my loved ones. That after my student/athlete journey is over @ LJCD High School In 2020. I will be attending the University Of Oregon.
@OregonWBB
#SCODUCKS
. 🦆
Lov T 💚💛