Bear Down Wildcats

AV8RCAT wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 8:32 am I'd say the cryptic tweets confirm that we can have nice stuff here. Incredible to sign such a class. If we get Slovis too, we can attract the best out of the portal.

100%. Not to get ahead of ourselves, but I’m confident we will see things that we have only read about in books regarding recruiting next year! I will gladly take 4 & 5 star talent out of the Trinity League all day long!!!

According to some dude at insideusc Slovis is looking at Cal, AZ and Nebraska. Fisch needs to promise him a good Oline

I think I’m getting a little giddy…

Sid wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 8:43 am

AV8RCAT wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 8:32 am I'd say the cryptic tweets confirm that we can have nice stuff here. Incredible to sign such a class. If we get Slovis too, we can attract the best out of the portal.

100%. Not to get ahead of ourselves, but I’m confident we will see things that we have only read about in books regarding recruiting next year! I will gladly take 4 & 5 star talent out of the Trinity League all day long!!!

This possibly top 25 class, will turn heads of the recruits signing in Feb, but Fisch has to concentrate on the portal for immediate help.
There has got to be significant improvement on the field next year to keep this rebuild rolling.

How in the world is Fisch convincing a class like this to sign after arguably the worst season in Div 1?

Official now.

AV8RCAT wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:05 am

Sid wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 8:43 am

AV8RCAT wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 8:32 am I'd say the cryptic tweets confirm that we can have nice stuff here. Incredible to sign such a class. If we get Slovis too, we can attract the best out of the portal.

100%. Not to get ahead of ourselves, but I’m confident we will see things that we have only read about in books regarding recruiting next year! I will gladly take 4 & 5 star talent out of the Trinity League all day long!!!

This possibly top 25 class, will turn heads of the recruits signing in Feb, but Fisch has to concentrate on the portal for immediate help.
There has got to be significant improvement on the field next year to keep this rebuild rolling.

I agree completely… but at this point (considering we haven’t had any level of consistent success since Tomey),I would call this project new construction (or starting from scratch).

There is a limited window for a new regime to capitalize on the “up and coming” / “new direction” / “PT available” themes (coaching changes or turmoil at other P12 was an added bonus). Stoops did with his early classes but could not sustain it (and neither RR nor Sumlin EVER recruited for shit).

They show progress on the field and they can keep this momo going… and the portal will be key to accelerating that.

MAYBE we. Can have nice things, after all.

AV8RCAT wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:05 am
How in the world is Fisch convincing a class like this to sign after arguably the worst season in Div 1?

I have this same question. Inquiring minds want to know.

UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:18 am

AV8RCAT wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:05 am
How in the world is Fisch convincing a class like this to sign after arguably the worst season in Div 1?

I have this same question. Inquiring minds want to know.

The answer is actually obvious. He has convinced them that something so special is happening here that they don't want to miss being a part of it.
Not sure how, but how he did it is the reason why we should be excited.

Whoohoo!!!!

Jedd could probably convince most of us to buy a new set of encyclopedias

Alieberman wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:26 am Jedd could probably convince most of us to buy a new set of encyclopedias

…after purchasing some aluminum siding.

Or Jim Click threw a couple hundred G his way plus a car. Either way, awesome.

I'm good with that.

Now Jedd can concentrate on Slovis. He is the best option that won't alienate Fifita, whom we pretty much have to make the QB of the future now lol.

AV8RCAT wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:21 am

UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:18 am

AV8RCAT wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:05 am
How in the world is Fisch convincing a class like this to sign after arguably the worst season in Div 1?

I have this same question. Inquiring minds want to know.

The answer is actually obvious. He has convinced them that something so special is happening here that they don't want to miss being a part of it.
Not sure how, but how he did it is the reason why we should be excited.

He is using his NFL experience to his advantage… that he knows what it takes and can help kids get to the next level. It (along with Noah) was a huge factor in McMillan’s decision and he said as much directly.

All made possible by UO’s coaching change. There was a perfect storm, but Fisch & Co capitalized on the opportunity.

Wonder if he would have flipped TMac without the Oregon coaching change?

Harvey Specter wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:50 am

He is using his NFL experience to his advantage… that he knows what it takes and can help kids get to the next level. It (along with Noah) was a huge factor in McMillan’s decision and he said as much directly.

All made possible by UO’s coaching change. There was a perfect storm, but Fisch & Co capitalized on the opportunity.

Make the same pitch to Slovis. Offer him a one year prep for the draft. I think that's what he's looking for.

Yep, unlimited playing time and NFL coaches. It's all we got

UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:57 am Wonder if he would have flipped TMac without the Oregon coaching change?

My guess is no.

AV8RCAT wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:41 am Now Jedd can concentrate on Slovis. He is the best option that won't alienate Fifita, whom we pretty much have to make the QB of the future now lol.

I don't know if Jedd will be looking at bringing in a qb from the transfer portal this year. Mike Luke had Fifita on his show the other day and Fifita said Jeff promised him he was going to be the only qb in this recruiting class.

Irish27 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 10:16 am

AV8RCAT wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:41 am Now Jedd can concentrate on Slovis. He is the best option that won't alienate Fifita, whom we pretty much have to make the QB of the future now lol.

I don't know if Jedd will be looking at bringing in a qb from the transfer portal this year. Mike Luke had Fifita on his show the other day and Fifita said Jeff promised him he was going to be the only qb in this recruiting class.

I think players coming through the transfer portal are a different category than the actual recruiting class. That may be the semantic technicality. I know Fisch has been talking to Slovis and he's said if he brings in a qb through the portal it has to be someone that can help immediately. I have mixed feelings about it all and actually don't mind if they don't ge Slovis

Jedd can convince me to keep my cable tv subscription for all I care.

If we can get Slovis, we absolutely should. McCloud's injury was ugly, just don't think we should count on him. I like Plummer, but business is business. Fifita shouldn't be expecting to start as a Freshman anyway

it's a good day to have a good day.

If I do my math right we should have two spots left for signing plus 7 spots through the portal. Is that right?

No math on the weekend please

Is Jedd a witch yet?

Slovis just followed our recruits on Twitter.

Someone with skills (not me) please repost Noah’s moms tweet….you might get a little teary eyed.

Sid wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 11:48 am Someone with skills (not me) please repost Noah’s moms tweet….you might get a little teary eyed.

This one?

azgreg wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 12:02 pm

Sid wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 11:48 am Someone with skills (not me) please repost Noah’s moms tweet….you might get a little teary eyed.

This one?

You’re awesome Greg, yes!!! I think it provides a little perspective on how close these two are.

I’m so freaking happy!!!

According to 247 Arizona landed 11 of the top 100 kids in California.

https://247sports.com/Season/2022-Footb ... /&State=CA

Holy shit!!!! Yaaaaaaay! Welcome T Mac !!!!

azgreg wrote: ↑Sat Dec 18, 2021 11:28 am

Well? We're waiting.
Since Luke isn't expected to announce til January, I'm predicting Slovis.

Rivals has Luke going to AZ, 247 has him going to Louisville.
Perhaps this class will inspire him to join it.

Luke will announce for AZ. In fact he may have already signed his LOI but I am not sure on that

That would be sprinkles on the icing on the cake. I can't but think the signing of a class like this puts us in a position to lure the best of whatever linemen are in the portal.

I still worry about QB. McCloud and Cruz won't even be ready for spring ball.

Cal just signed a transfer QB so they're out of the running for Slovis.

I don't normally like a one year answer, but if I was Fisch, I think I would pursue him. I love how the future is looking, but to keep this project on track, we just can't have another season like this one.

I think Slovis has 2 years of eligibility left.

Slovis has the 2 years but he wants to have a good year and declare for the draft if possible. He is leaning to Pitt because his girlfriend goes there

azcat49 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 20, 2021 2:04 am Slovis has the 2 years but he wants to have a good year and declare for the draft if possible. He is leaning to Pitt because his girlfriend goes there

Fisch needs to sell him that a year in his pro-style offense is just what he needs to go high in the draft.
Alas, we probably can't compete with a formerly hairy triangle.