Chris Young De-Commits
From OSU, to Arizona State.
Beavs lost their best LB signee. They'll now try to grab Mafi, who is not only half the player, but has grade issues.
Bad day to be a Beaver.
Rod Perry: New Oregon State DB Coach?
According to Eggers, the new hire has NFL experience as a player and coach.
Here's Perry's bio: Click me
Given that Riley was in Indiana last week (we thought for recruiting, but likely to meet with Perry) and loves former Rams, I think this is the best guess. We'll find out Monday.
If Perry is the guy, how do you feel about it? Personally, never liked the Colts secondary. Played very soft zone and a bend/don't break style for as long as I can remember. So, I'm not even convinced he's a great coach, never mind recruiter. It's just my initial reaction. But, to be fair, I don't know much about the guy, and it sounds as if he only played a bit part in the Colt's D schemes.
General Discussion
Well, that was a fun few hours. I have a feeling the Kelly stuff isn't done, but for now it's time to move on. Heck, I almost want him to stay because it just highlights how archaic OSU is, and also how passive Riley is…it's good to be reminded of this every day because it builds pressure for change. That being said, part of me was glad to see Kelly go because it would be nice to beat Oregon again at some point. The schadenfreude argument has some merit. That I need to eat some crow today has some merit. That I'm going to move on for now yet still believe something stinks in Eugene has merit, too.
That's all I have to say on that topic. Discuss anything you wish here. Chris Young's commit was glossed over. He's a good get. Hasty, too. Wallace has OSU in the lead still (pretty surprised at this one, actually). Caleb Smith set to decide soon, and he also received a 4th star from Rivals recently. In short, there's a lot going on with recruiting. Home stretch. If Riley can keep the class intact I'll be highly impressed. Right now, skeptical but optimistic.
Oregon Sanctions?
Darron Thomas to the NFL.
LaMichael James to the NFL.
Chip Kelly to the NFL.
Bellotti says he's not interested in the job.
Writing is on the wall, folks. Just wondering how bad it will be–probably somewhere between USC and the death penalty. Keep an eye out for freshman and sophomores transferring—that'll give a sign to length. My prediction is a 3 year bowl ban and scholarship reductions.
With regard to the Beavs, Glad to see him gone, even if I do like the idea of beating the best to be the best. The reality is the Beavs would never do that.
Kentrell Brice to Ole Miss
Beavs get the worse half (Noland) of a "package deal" once again.