Oregon Ducks: Chris Seisay
It has been an eventful week already for the Oregon Ducks, preceded by a solid performance in Saturday's spring game. The Ducks hosted several recruits on the weekend and made a strong impression on each of them. On Tuesday, the momentum kept up as the Ducks nabbed their third commitment for the Class of 2014.
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Oregon recruiting: Safeties to watch 
February, 27, 2013
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Brandon P. Oliver | ESPN.com
With the impending departure of both of their starting safeties following the 2013 season, the Oregon Ducks will be looking to add at least a couple of standouts to the back end of their defense in the Class of 2014.
The Ducks have plenty of young talent at the position and will likely return the emerging Erick Dargan in 2013. The young and talented group, consisting of redshirt freshmen Reggie Daniels, Oshay Dunmore and Eric Amoako, is unproven on the field. The Ducks also didn't sign any true safeties in the Class of 2013. Incoming freshmen Tyree Robinson and Chris Seisay are both versatile athletes with good size that have unlimited potential as defensive backs. Like the group of redshirt freshmen ahead of them, Robinson and Seisay have a lot to prove before stepping in and maintaining the level of play the Ducks have enjoyed with T.J. Ward, Patrick Chung, John Boyett, Brian Jackson and Avery Patterson manning the deep third over the past few seasons.
Here is a look at some of the Ducks' top targets at the position in the Class of 2014.
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Recruits evoke memories of former Ducks
February, 13, 2013
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Brandon P. Oliver | ESPN.com
With the 19 players signed last week, Oregon landed some players who might remind their fans of former Ducks.
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The final countdown: Oregon's outlook
January, 30, 2013
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Brandon P. Oliver | ESPN.com
Recruits, their families, coaches and football programs from around the country are holding their breath in hopes the right decision is made on national signing day. The truth is, no one knows what will happen between now and the time the pen hits the paper at high schools nationwide next Wednesday. What we do know is that both publicly and privately, the biggest decisions of recruits' lives are about to be made official.
For the Oregon Ducks, it appears as if their current commits are locked into the decisions they already have made. Now, the Ducks hope that their latest recruiting efforts provide a boost to an already strong class.
Here is where things stand for the Ducks and what their class might look like by the end of the day on Feb. 6.
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Allen provides more versatility for Ducks
January, 28, 2013
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Brandon P. Oliver | ESPN.com
With Scott Frost being promoted to offensive coordinator and Matt Lubick being hired as the new wide receivers' coach, there has been plenty of news surrounding Oregon's WR recruiting lately.
Long-time Ducks WR commit Darren Carrington (San Diego/Horizon) is taking official visits elsewhere as he tries to decide on his future, the Ducks didn't waste any time in snatching up one of the top WR recruits in the West. After finally receiving a football scholarship offer from the Ducks, Semper Fidelis All-American WR Devon Allen (Phoenix/Brophy Prep) committed to the Ducks. Allen had offers from Florida State, Stanford, Texas, UCLA and many more due to his status as an elite hurdler along with his football talent. Similar to how Florida State handled Allen's recruitment, Allen was initially only given a track and field scholarship offer from Oregon. With Carrington looking around, new Ducks coach Mark Helfrich offered Allen a football scholarship to Oregon. Despite the delay, Allen pulled the trigger on Friday.
Allen's commitment was the first under Helfrich and gives the Ducks two commits at wide receiver. If Carrington decides to stick with his commitment, the Ducks will be thrilled to have the two on board as future weapons. The Ducks have a couple of commits in the class that could make the switch to WR if need be. Tyree Robinson (San Diego/Lincoln) is slotted to play defensive back in Eugene, but like his twin brother Tyrell Robinson (San Diego/Lincoln) and ATH Chris Seisay (American Canyon, Calif./American Canyon), the No. 273 player in the ESPN 300 can move to offense if the depth chart necessitates the move.
Long-time Ducks WR commit Darren Carrington (San Diego/Horizon) is taking official visits elsewhere as he tries to decide on his future, the Ducks didn't waste any time in snatching up one of the top WR recruits in the West. After finally receiving a football scholarship offer from the Ducks, Semper Fidelis All-American WR Devon Allen (Phoenix/Brophy Prep) committed to the Ducks. Allen had offers from Florida State, Stanford, Texas, UCLA and many more due to his status as an elite hurdler along with his football talent. Similar to how Florida State handled Allen's recruitment, Allen was initially only given a track and field scholarship offer from Oregon. With Carrington looking around, new Ducks coach Mark Helfrich offered Allen a football scholarship to Oregon. Despite the delay, Allen pulled the trigger on Friday.
Allen's commitment was the first under Helfrich and gives the Ducks two commits at wide receiver. If Carrington decides to stick with his commitment, the Ducks will be thrilled to have the two on board as future weapons. The Ducks have a couple of commits in the class that could make the switch to WR if need be. Tyree Robinson (San Diego/Lincoln) is slotted to play defensive back in Eugene, but like his twin brother Tyrell Robinson (San Diego/Lincoln) and ATH Chris Seisay (American Canyon, Calif./American Canyon), the No. 273 player in the ESPN 300 can move to offense if the depth chart necessitates the move.
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Recruits react: Helfrich named head coach
January, 20, 2013
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Brandon P. Oliver | ESPN.com
When rumors started flying about Mike Bellotti's impending departure, inside the Oregon program everything remained calm. Once Chip Kelly took over and had the immediate success that had other elite programs and NFL franchises sniffing around, the program braced for another change.
But once again, things remained calm on the inside while everything on the outside seemed to spiral out of control. Just like they did in 2009, the Ducks acted quickly and promoted from within to keep everything in place. Today the school announced that former offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich would become the Ducks' new coach.
And recruiting was one of the reasons.
But once again, things remained calm on the inside while everything on the outside seemed to spiral out of control. Just like they did in 2009, the Ducks acted quickly and promoted from within to keep everything in place. Today the school announced that former offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich would become the Ducks' new coach.
And recruiting was one of the reasons.
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Will Ducks hold on to their commits?
January, 16, 2013
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Brandon P. Oliver | ESPN.com
With just three weeks to go until recruits from the class of 2013 are able to sign, things are as fluid as they ever have been with signing day approaching. The Oregon Ducks to this point have a small recruiting class, but their commitments all claim to be firm.
A look at the current Oregon commits, with the odds of them signing with the Ducks on signing day:
RB Thomas Tyner (Aloha, Ore./Aloha) -- 95%: The No. 54 player in the ESPN 150 is the Ducks' longest-standing commit. He decommitted in November -- for less than 24 hours -- after he informed the Ducks' staff that he wanted to visit UCLA. The U.S. Army All-American has caused Ducks' fans to bite their nails in the past, but he recently affirmed his commitment.
A look at the current Oregon commits, with the odds of them signing with the Ducks on signing day:
RB Thomas Tyner (Aloha, Ore./Aloha) -- 95%: The No. 54 player in the ESPN 150 is the Ducks' longest-standing commit. He decommitted in November -- for less than 24 hours -- after he informed the Ducks' staff that he wanted to visit UCLA. The U.S. Army All-American has caused Ducks' fans to bite their nails in the past, but he recently affirmed his commitment.
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Oregon recruiting mailbag: Jan. 11
January, 11, 2013
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Brandon P. Oliver | ESPN.com
With the decision by head coach Chip Kelly to return to Eugene after nearly leaving for the NFL for the second year in a row, the Ducks are settling in for the stretch run of the 2013 recruiting cycle.
The return of Kelly, a win in the Fiesta Bowl and a No. 2 ranking in the final BCS poll give the Ducks plenty of momentum as they look to close their recruiting class with a bang for the third year in a row.
Here are some of the best questions submitted to the DuckNation mailbag in the past week.
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Ducks regrouping from all-star weekend
January, 9, 2013
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Brandon P. Oliver | ESPN.com
The Oregon Ducks have heard their name called a number of times in recent years during all-star game declarations. With five of the Ducks' top targets announcing last week, Oregon coaches and fans were hoping for some good news. Unfortunately for the Ducks -- who won the Fiesta Bowl a day before the Under Armour All-American Game and the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl were played -- a second straight BCS win wasn't enough to convince any of the five recruits to announce in their favor.
So where exactly do the Oregon Ducks go from here?
Despite missing on some of their top targets, the Ducks are holding steady at No. 22 in the ESPN.com Class Rankings with 13 commits. If they want to stay in the rankings, they will need to add a few more recruits before signing day.
So where exactly do the Oregon Ducks go from here?
Despite missing on some of their top targets, the Ducks are holding steady at No. 22 in the ESPN.com Class Rankings with 13 commits. If they want to stay in the rankings, they will need to add a few more recruits before signing day.
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Chip Kelly decision has recruits excited
January, 7, 2013
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Brandon P. Oliver | ESPN.com
Some might look back and laugh about it. Others might look back and question the motives or the commitment.
But to the Ducks and their fans, there's no way to look at Chip Kelly's reported decision to turn down the NFL and return to Eugene as anything but a massive win.
You can have all the talent in the world and get undone by poor coaching. Great coaching and little talent will only take you so far. Examples at both ends of the spectrum are everywhere. With Kelly's return to Eugene and the No. 22 recruiting class in the country, the Ducks are a great example of what happens when you have great coaching and a talented roster.
But to the Ducks and their fans, there's no way to look at Chip Kelly's reported decision to turn down the NFL and return to Eugene as anything but a massive win.
You can have all the talent in the world and get undone by poor coaching. Great coaching and little talent will only take you so far. Examples at both ends of the spectrum are everywhere. With Kelly's return to Eugene and the No. 22 recruiting class in the country, the Ducks are a great example of what happens when you have great coaching and a talented roster.
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Ducks face questions on recruiting trail
December, 16, 2012
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Brandon P. Oliver | ESPN.com
When you have one of the nation's most exciting offenses, top-notch facilities and fashion-forward uniforms, other programs have to combat those advantages. For those programs competing for recruits with the Oregon Ducks, it even means negative recruiting against a team that will appear in its fourth straight BCS bowl next month.
In the past, programs have used Oregon's high-flying offense against them by telling offensive linemen that the zone-blocking scheme and the up-tempo pace won't be as fun or rewarding to play in. They have told wide receiver recruits that they will block more than they will catch the ball.
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Oregon recruiting: Wide receivers
December, 13, 2012
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Brandon P. Oliver | ESPN.com
With one current commit locked in at the wide receiver position and two athletes that could potentially wind up on the offensive side of the ball, the Oregon Ducks are still in search of another pass catcher in the Class of 2013.
Depending on who they are able to land between now and signing day could play a big role in where some recruits wind up for the Ducks. If the Ducks are able to land S Leon McQuay III (Seffner, Fla./Armwood) and ATH Juwaan Williams (Tucker, Ga./Tucker), it could result in the Ducks moving either Tyree Robinson (San Diego, Calif./Lincoln) or Chris Seisay (American Canyon, Calif./American Canyon) to wide receiver instead of defensive back, where they are currently projected to play.
Who will play at WR
Depending on who they are able to land between now and signing day could play a big role in where some recruits wind up for the Ducks. If the Ducks are able to land S Leon McQuay III (Seffner, Fla./Armwood) and ATH Juwaan Williams (Tucker, Ga./Tucker), it could result in the Ducks moving either Tyree Robinson (San Diego, Calif./Lincoln) or Chris Seisay (American Canyon, Calif./American Canyon) to wide receiver instead of defensive back, where they are currently projected to play.
Who will play at WR
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Oregon recruiting mailbag: Dec. 7
December, 7, 2012
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Brandon P. Oliver | ESPN.com
There has been a high volume of activity surrounding the Ducks' recruiting efforts in the past week. Some good, some bad and some, just plain weird. The Ducks dropped two of their top targets, added three new offers and reached out to USC CB commit Chris Hawkins (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif./Rancho Cucamonga) once again.
You asked. We'll answer. It's time once again for the Oregon Ducks recruiting mailbag.
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Oregon commits: High school highlights
November, 25, 2012
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Brandon P. Oliver | ESPN.com
The Ducks bounced back from a devastating loss to Stanford with a resounding victory over in-state rival Oregon State on Saturday. The Ducks' commits also had some resounding wins as high school playoffs around the country are approaching the state championship rounds.
Two versatile stars had their seasons -- and high school careers -- come to an end as their teams each lost to the No. 1 seed in their respective playoff brackets. On the flip side, two future Ducks put on a show, leading their team to a huge upset of the top seed in their bracket.
Overall, the commits helped their teams to a 5-2 record in the latest round of the state playoffs. Two of them will lead their teams into state championship games next week.
Stars of the week
Darren Carrington Jr. (San Diego, Calif./Horizon)
The four-star wide receiver did everything he could to extend his high school football career, but it wasn't enough as Horizon fell to Santa Fe Christian (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.), 49-35, in the San Diego Division V semifinals.
After being blown out the last time the two teams met, Horizon put Carrington at quarterback on Friday night, where he proved he really can do it all. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound wide receiver was 27-of-45 for 413 yards, a touchdown and a two-point conversion through the air. On the ground, the Semper Fi All-American rushed 24 times for 96 yards and four touchdowns.
Dontre Wilson (DeSoto, Texas, DeSoto)
Wilson once again led DeSoto to a blowout win as it continues to roll deeper into the 5A Texas playoffs. The No. 52 player in the ESPN 150 rushed 24 times for 204 yards and three scores on the ground. The 5-foot-10, 185-pound Wilson added a 46-yard TD reception as DeSoto rolled past Coppell (Texas), 42-14.
Honorable mention
Matt Wogan (Indian Trail, NC/Porter Ridge)
The nation's No. 4 kicker made all four of his extra points and hit two of three field goals to push Porter Ridge into the state championship game next week. Wogan hit a 51-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to help Porter Ridge get past North Davidson (N.C.), 34-27. Wogan did miss another 51-yard attempt, but his career-long 58-yarder in the second quarter gave Porter Ridge the lead for good.
Two versatile stars had their seasons -- and high school careers -- come to an end as their teams each lost to the No. 1 seed in their respective playoff brackets. On the flip side, two future Ducks put on a show, leading their team to a huge upset of the top seed in their bracket.
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William Wilkerson/ESPN.comOregon-bound Dontre Wilson and DeSoto keep rolling in the Texas state playoffs.
Stars of the week
Darren Carrington Jr. (San Diego, Calif./Horizon)
The four-star wide receiver did everything he could to extend his high school football career, but it wasn't enough as Horizon fell to Santa Fe Christian (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.), 49-35, in the San Diego Division V semifinals.
After being blown out the last time the two teams met, Horizon put Carrington at quarterback on Friday night, where he proved he really can do it all. The 6-foot-2, 185-pound wide receiver was 27-of-45 for 413 yards, a touchdown and a two-point conversion through the air. On the ground, the Semper Fi All-American rushed 24 times for 96 yards and four touchdowns.
Dontre Wilson (DeSoto, Texas, DeSoto)
Wilson once again led DeSoto to a blowout win as it continues to roll deeper into the 5A Texas playoffs. The No. 52 player in the ESPN 150 rushed 24 times for 204 yards and three scores on the ground. The 5-foot-10, 185-pound Wilson added a 46-yard TD reception as DeSoto rolled past Coppell (Texas), 42-14.
Honorable mention
Matt Wogan (Indian Trail, NC/Porter Ridge)
The nation's No. 4 kicker made all four of his extra points and hit two of three field goals to push Porter Ridge into the state championship game next week. Wogan hit a 51-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to help Porter Ridge get past North Davidson (N.C.), 34-27. Wogan did miss another 51-yard attempt, but his career-long 58-yarder in the second quarter gave Porter Ridge the lead for good.
Oregon recruits react to Stanford loss
November, 19, 2012
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Brandon P. Oliver | ESPN.com
It was senior day in Eugene on Saturday when the Ducks hosted the Stanford Cardinal. A day that was supposed to be the statement game in a season full of resounding wins for a team on its way to a second BCS National Championship Game in three years. With ESPN's College GameDay in town, it was a big showcase for Oregon to show the nation it was the favorite to become the first non-SEC team to win the national championship in seven years.
There were a handful of recruits on hand -- including a Stanford commit -- to watch what was supposed to be the moment that helped the Ducks solidify their place among the top programs in the country. The Ducks had momentum on the field and on the recruiting trail going into the weekend. After a tough overtime loss, some Oregon fans may feel like the sky is falling, but that isn't necessarily so.
Despite the loss to Stanford, the Ducks are still likely in control of their own destiny for a BCS bowl berth. While the loss put a damper on things for fans, it didn't seem to dampen the spirits of Oregon's recruits. DuckNation caught up with some of the Ducks' commits -- and targets -- to get their thoughts on the game.
There were a handful of recruits on hand -- including a Stanford commit -- to watch what was supposed to be the moment that helped the Ducks solidify their place among the top programs in the country. The Ducks had momentum on the field and on the recruiting trail going into the weekend. After a tough overtime loss, some Oregon fans may feel like the sky is falling, but that isn't necessarily so.
Despite the loss to Stanford, the Ducks are still likely in control of their own destiny for a BCS bowl berth. While the loss put a damper on things for fans, it didn't seem to dampen the spirits of Oregon's recruits. DuckNation caught up with some of the Ducks' commits -- and targets -- to get their thoughts on the game.
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