Adams, on the other hand, remembers the class he was in (budgeting), the time (11 a.m.), the building (Physical Education) and the Ducks assistant who called him (receivers coach Matt Lubick) in January.
"On the iPhone, it said, 'Eugene, Oregon,'" Adams said. "I was showing everybody in class. 'Look! Oregon called me!'"
Adams, on the other hand, remembers the class he was in (budgeting), the time (11 a.m.), the building (Physical Education) and the Ducks assistant who called him (receivers coach Matt Lubick) in January.
"On the iPhone, it said, 'Eugene, Oregon,'" Adams said. "I was showing everybody in class. 'Look! Oregon called me!'"
Maybe he's a rat and he's trying to take Oregon down from the inside?
Herrington floated the idea of a transfer to Adams at the end of last season. Herrington suggested UCLA, but Adams thought there would be too many distractions at home. Herrington called Oregon graduate assistant Joe Bernardi, who had played high school football for Herrington's brother. That moment is forever etched in Oregon head coach Mark Helfrich's memory. Or not.
"I don't remember," Helfrich said, laughing. Turns out his staff gets calls from players interested in transferring to Oregon almost every day.
I went back and re-read the story after the Vernon Adams quote. But he, or someone on his behalf, contacted the UO first.
But hey, throw it against the wall and see if it will HAMMER! us
I easily could be Doogin' but I still think VA won't be the panacea that Oregon fans think he will be. Comparing him to Wilson is FS because Wilson is:
1) Much more intelligent than VA
2) A Better runner than VA with a thicker build
3) Blessed with huge hands, especially for his size.
I also think some people are putting too much stock in what VA did last year against the Huskies. He has very good arm strength / accuracy and threw some awesome passes but the Husky D was in its 2nd game of a new scheme, injuries hit the CB position (Jermaine Kelly breaking his ankle), and Marcus Peters losing his mind.
Mariota also had better acceleration, escapability, and top-line speed than VA with no cramping problems while being in his 4th year of Oregon's offense (redshirt year and then was in his 3rd year starting).
I easily could be Doogin' but I still think VA won't be the panacea that Oregon fans think he will be. Comparing him to Wilson is FS because Wilson is:
1) Much more intelligent than VA
2) A Better runner than VA with a thicker build
3) Blessed with huge hands, especially for his size.
I also think some people are putting too much stock in what VA did last year against the Huskies. He has very good arm strength / accuracy and threw some awesome passes but the Husky D was in its 2nd game of a new scheme, injuries hit the CB position (Jermaine Kelly breaking his ankle), and Marcus Peters losing his mind.
Mariota also had better acceleration, escapability, and top-line speed than VA with no cramping problems while being in his 4th year of Oregon's offense (redshirt year and then was in his 3rd year starting).
Another important reminder to consider is that Wilson jumped from NCSt to Wisconsin or between two power 5 teams. VA is jumping from a DI-AA team to Oregon.
And yeah, we know how he played against Oregon State and UW... but... what about all the other games he played? Why did he struggle against some DI-AA teams? Is it because EWU played one Pac-12 school each year and got all their energy up for those games where they wanted to do their best to upset them?
Dunno about you guys, but I think it's too early to say anything about VA.
Vernon Adams is legit. That's what every source I have has been saying, and every coach is expressing he's above and beyond what they expected this week. He's not showing rust and I've been told more than a few times of how well he knows the playbook already.
A big thing that's been impressive is Adams' ability to throw the deep ball, something Oregon hasn't really done a lot of over the last few seasons. He's dropped more than his fair share of dimes in practice too. Two receivers told me this week he puts it perfectly in their pocket and is impressive in how well he understands where the ball needs to go.
One source said since Adams has been on campus and working with the team Lockie's play has also been elevated. My source said he isn't saying Lockie is better, but the arrival of Adams has lit a fire under Lockie to elevate his game even more.
Remember that Oregon has Royce Freeman, Bralon Addison, Darren Carrington, Byron Marshall and some others sharing the backfield. Ultimately what Oregon needs is for a QB to come in and be efficient. That could still be Lockie. But VA seems to be turning heads after the first few days.
It's a problem I'd rather have than the UW QB situation, let's just put it that way.
"Adams bought sweats and shorts for himself and T-shirts for his family at the Duck Store in the athletic complex. Addison gave him a couple of pairs of cleats to take back to Washington and work out in. And Adams began to soak up the Oregon offense."
"Adams bought sweats and shorts for himself and T-shirts for his family at the Duck Store in the athletic complex. Addison gave him a couple of pairs of cleats to take back to Washington and work out in. And Adams began to soak up the Oregon offense."
Vernon Adams is legit. That's what every source I have has been saying, and every coach is expressing he's above and beyond what they expected this week. He's not showing rust and I've been told more than a few times of how well he knows the playbook already.
A big thing that's been impressive is Adams' ability to throw the deep ball, something Oregon hasn't really done a lot of over the last few seasons. He's dropped more than his fair share of dimes in practice too. Two receivers told me this week he puts it perfectly in their pocket and is impressive in how well he understands where the ball needs to go.
One source said since Adams has been on campus and working with the team Lockie's play has also been elevated. My source said he isn't saying Lockie is better, but the arrival of Adams has lit a fire under Lockie to elevate his game even more.
Remember that Oregon has Royce Freeman, Bralon Addison, Darren Carrington, Byron Marshall and some others sharing the backfield. Ultimately what Oregon needs is for a QB to come in and be efficient. That could still be Lockie. But VA seems to be turning heads after the first few days.
It's a problem I'd rather have than the UW QB situation, let's just put it that way.
Vernon Adams is legit. That's what every source I have has been saying, and every coach is expressing he's above and beyond what they expected this week. He's not showing rust and I've been told more than a few times of how well he knows the playbook already.
A big thing that's been impressive is Adams' ability to throw the deep ball, something Oregon hasn't really done a lot of over the last few seasons. He's dropped more than his fair share of dimes in practice too. Two receivers told me this week he puts it perfectly in their pocket and is impressive in how well he understands where the ball needs to go.
One source said since Adams has been on campus and working with the team Lockie's play has also been elevated. My source said he isn't saying Lockie is better, but the arrival of Adams has lit a fire under Lockie to elevate his game even more.
Remember that Oregon has Royce Freeman, Bralon Addison, Darren Carrington, Byron Marshall and some others sharing the backfield. Ultimately what Oregon needs is for a QB to come in and be efficient. That could still be Lockie. But VA seems to be turning heads after the first few days.
It's a problem I'd rather have than the UW QB situation, let's just put it that way.
Who gives a fuck? If VA is efficient, we go back to the playoffs. If not, he's better than Lockie, who is better than whatever stiff is under center in Seattle.
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Did anyone think of that?
But hey, throw it against the wall and see if it will HAMMER! us
1) Much more intelligent than VA
2) A Better runner than VA with a thicker build
3) Blessed with huge hands, especially for his size.
I also think some people are putting too much stock in what VA did last year against the Huskies. He has very good arm strength / accuracy and threw some awesome passes but the Husky D was in its 2nd game of a new scheme, injuries hit the CB position (Jermaine Kelly breaking his ankle), and Marcus Peters losing his mind.
Mariota also had better acceleration, escapability, and top-line speed than VA with no cramping problems while being in his 4th year of Oregon's offense (redshirt year and then was in his 3rd year starting).
And yeah, we know how he played against Oregon State and UW... but... what about all the other games he played? Why did he struggle against some DI-AA teams? Is it because EWU played one Pac-12 school each year and got all their energy up for those games where they wanted to do their best to upset them?
Dunno about you guys, but I think it's too early to say anything about VA.
It's a problem I'd rather have than the UW QB situation, let's just put it that way.
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Also, Rob Rang has him as a his #24 rated NFL QB prospect for next year's draft. Can't remember where Mariota was but he had to be in his top 3. Remember that Oregon has Royce Freeman, Bralon Addison, Darren Carrington, Byron Marshall and some others sharing the backfield. Ultimately what Oregon needs is for a QB to come in and be efficient. That could still be Lockie. But VA seems to be turning heads after the first few days.
It's a problem I'd rather have than the UW QB situation, let's just put it that way.
Who gives a fuck? If VA is efficient, we go back to the playoffs. If not, he's better than Lockie, who is better than whatever stiff is under center in Seattle.