Thomas Tyner Decommits from Oregon
-Rivals100 RB decommitted from Oregon last night. He is currently second in the entire country in rushing this season.
-How does this affect Michigan? Derrick Green. Oregon is looking for three RB's in the class. Now that Tyner decommitted, they're at one RB. Many believe that they will now pursue Green much harder. Experts do think Oregon has much to do to surpass Michigan and Auburn, but it just got a lot more interesting.
-Tyner didn't mention anything about Michigan. UCLA is a school he definitely wants to visit though, among other California schools.
Plenty of links about this story, but here is one that summarizes nicely: LINK
October 17th, 2012 at 1:09 PM ^
That school and their fancy uniforms, high ranking and Nike $$$ scares me
October 17th, 2012 at 1:11 PM ^
/hypocrits!
October 17th, 2012 at 3:02 PM ^
And their fancy schmancy neomodern facilities. But I guess that could be categorized under Nike $$$.
October 17th, 2012 at 4:18 PM ^
I was lumping the pretty facilities into Nike $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
October 17th, 2012 at 1:09 PM ^
He must be an Adidas or Puma man...
October 17th, 2012 at 1:13 PM ^
You underestimate the pull of ROOS.
October 17th, 2012 at 1:23 PM ^
I swear I've got no less than $52,000 in loose change stil stuck in the pockets of those shoes.
October 17th, 2012 at 1:44 PM ^
Never underestimate the pull of British Knights.
October 17th, 2012 at 1:52 PM ^
You get to that Aggro-Crag and you get a free pair of Dymacels, yo.
October 17th, 2012 at 3:01 PM ^
No love for L.A. Gear?
October 17th, 2012 at 1:11 PM ^
One of the chief reasons why he backed away from his pledge was because he had not visited other schools and, in following Chip Kelly's policy toward commits not taking visits, it was only a matter of time before the two parted ways.
Looks like Brady's far from alone in his "if we're engaged you cant keep dating" policy for recruits.
October 17th, 2012 at 1:12 PM ^
There's no way a big back like that wants to play in a spread offense like Oregon.
/Looks over at Br'onte Dunn
Oh. I see.
October 17th, 2012 at 1:20 PM ^
October 17th, 2012 at 2:25 PM ^
He hardly played for Chip Kelly. He played, for Oregon, when Mike Bellotti was still coaching (2008 I think).
October 17th, 2012 at 6:15 PM ^
October 17th, 2012 at 1:19 PM ^
Or are we totally off his radar?
October 17th, 2012 at 1:47 PM ^
We are off his radar. That might change if we offer.
October 17th, 2012 at 5:05 PM ^
FWIW out here in Oregon it seems like the Ducks are still the favorites to get him, but he just wants to look around and make sure. Can't really blame him for wanting to make sure. UCLA seems to be the main threat and word is that former Washington QB Marques Tuiasosopo, who is now on the UCLA staff, is the catalyst behind the decommitment. As some of you know, UW and Oregon are bitter rivals, so I'm sure Ducks fans are not thrilled to hear about this for a few reasons.
October 17th, 2012 at 1:29 PM ^
Why would that kid decommit for Oregon? They make small speedy guys like him look like superstars. Plus there are the bonus elements. Sweel facilities, ridiculous uniforms, 3 wardrobes full of free Nike gear, ect. Plus he can make that O with his hands when he scores a touchdown which is ever so popular nowadays. That being said, hope he goes Blue!
October 17th, 2012 at 1:35 PM ^
This was mentioned above, but the reason for decommitting was because Chip Kelly uses the "Hoke Policy" for committed recruits. Tyner wanted to take visits, but Kelly's rules wouldn't allow him. The parting of ways then occurred.
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October 17th, 2012 at 1:31 PM ^
I'm surprised Ohio isn't a Roo School, the pockets would give the boosters somewhere to put their "spare" change.
October 17th, 2012 at 1:34 PM ^
So you are saying we have a chance.....
October 17th, 2012 at 1:47 PM ^
http://midnightmaize.blogspot.com/2011/08/introducing-thomas-tyner-class-of-2013.html
PS. I know the guy that wrote this article.
October 17th, 2012 at 1:51 PM ^
Offtopic, but why does the Bo quote in your signature have a question mark at the end?
October 17th, 2012 at 10:07 PM ^
I'm more bothered by the missing "h" in Schembec[h]ler
October 17th, 2012 at 1:56 PM ^
October 17th, 2012 at 2:34 PM ^
They like to have both, just like Rodriguez liked to have tiny guys (Vincent Smith, Demetrius Hart) and big guys (Stephen Hopkins, Kay-Jay Harris).
October 17th, 2012 at 2:43 PM ^
I cannot see Derrick Green in the Oregon offense..Even if blount was the #1 rb on Oregon his senior yr. ( Before he threw the Punch)
October 17th, 2012 at 2:58 PM ^
There's too much talk about Blount proving that Oregon is a good system for a power-back. Blount has been benched in the NFL for not being able to block on passing downs and not being able to run simple RB routes to catch the ball out of the backfield. He's quite limited in his capabilities and it's likely due to a lack of proper RB coaching.
October 18th, 2012 at 8:15 AM ^
Oregon's offense isn't much different from a bunch of other spread/zone read teams'. Jonathan Stewart was a pretty stout running back, and he had success at Oregon in a slightly different (but not too much) scheme.
Besides, Oregon is giving some run to tight end Colt Lyerla as a running back. If they can put a tight end at running back and make it work, I think they can put someone like Derrick Green back there.
October 17th, 2012 at 3:45 PM ^
Tyner is the kids who ran for over 650 yards and 10 touchdowns in one game. It was hilarious because he did it against my kid's high school's main rival.
October 17th, 2012 at 4:16 PM ^
Tyner didn't mention anything about Michigan.
Then why is this a post make, hmmmm!
October 17th, 2012 at 6:32 PM ^
I guess USC made room for yet another 5-star running back.....
Lets hope these guys don't room together in their underclassmen years.... talk about AWKWARD!