Bleacher Report Top 10 2020 Recruiting classes after High School AA games
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DJDuck
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“The highest ranked linebacker recruit in school history, Funa is already making an impact and providing highlights for Oregon. The Mater Dei High School alum is the only freshman to have two sacks in a game this season in the FBS, leading the Ducks and nation’s freshmen in sacks (three) and tackles for loss (five).
He’s comfortable in Andy Avalos’ STUD position because it is a similar position to what he played in high school. Although, Funa played at 245 pounds in high school and is currently at 268 pounds after missing his senior season with an injury. His goal is to get closer to 255 pounds, which the 6-foot-2 freshman feels most natural at.
"He's got a lot pent up now," Cristobal said. "He missed his entire senior season due to injury. This is his first action in over a year. It's impressive to see what he's done so far, but again, his best football is ahead of him."
Already totaling nine tackles, I believe Funa will continue to have success this season in the hybrid linebacker/defensive end position backing up senior Bryson Young.“
And of course we know Bryson Young was injured.
He’s comfortable in Andy Avalos’ STUD position because it is a similar position to what he played in high school. Although, Funa played at 245 pounds in high school and is currently at 268 pounds after missing his senior season with an injury. His goal is to get closer to 255 pounds, which the 6-foot-2 freshman feels most natural at.
"He's got a lot pent up now," Cristobal said. "He missed his entire senior season due to injury. This is his first action in over a year. It's impressive to see what he's done so far, but again, his best football is ahead of him."
Already totaling nine tackles, I believe Funa will continue to have success this season in the hybrid linebacker/defensive end position backing up senior Bryson Young.“
And of course we know Bryson Young was injured.
DJDuck
New Fish
Niu was also a starter.
As a Sophomore
Made first four starts of his career and played in all 13 games … Totaled 23 tackles, including 11 solo, 3.0 tackles for loss and one sack … Had 22 of his 23 tackles over the final five regular season contests … at Arizona (Oct. 27): Made first career start … at Utah (Nov. 10): Made a career-high eight tackles, including four solo, despite playing in just the first half … at Oregon State (Nov. 23): Three tackles for loss were the most by an Oregon player in 2018 … Picked up first career sack and finished with five tackles
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As A Freshman (2017)
Played in six games … Made eight tackles, including one for loss … Had a season-high three tackles, including two solo, against No. 25 Boise State (Dec. 16) in the Las Vegas Bowl … Recorded a tackle in four of six games played.
As a Sophomore
Made first four starts of his career and played in all 13 games … Totaled 23 tackles, including 11 solo, 3.0 tackles for loss and one sack … Had 22 of his 23 tackles over the final five regular season contests … at Arizona (Oct. 27): Made first career start … at Utah (Nov. 10): Made a career-high eight tackles, including four solo, despite playing in just the first half … at Oregon State (Nov. 23): Three tackles for loss were the most by an Oregon player in 2018 … Picked up first career sack and finished with five tackles
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As A Freshman (2017)
Played in six games … Made eight tackles, including one for loss … Had a season-high three tackles, including two solo, against No. 25 Boise State (Dec. 16) in the Las Vegas Bowl … Recorded a tackle in four of six games played.
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DJDuck
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What a juvenile asshole. You couldn’t have any class and say Didn’t you mean Steve Jones. No you had to be childish and denigrate with your juvenile mouth. I would suggest you get some help. You are a good candidate for Zoloft/Prozac. Boy you sure caught me posting the wrong name mr internet tough guy. Try acting like an adult. In IMHO I would say you are bipolar.
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DJDuck
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Juvenile nuts like you are the reason I spend most of my time on Oregon boards. I don’t think you would fit in. We actually engage in interesting Duck athletic repartee without juvenile attacks. Actually the main reason I come to HH is Tug Tavern. Hell with nuts like you it’s not much different.
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DJDuck
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Sampson NIU
Profile:
“As stated above, Niu finished the rankings as one of the higher rated commits in this Oregon class. Niu was ranked as the No. 7 inside linebacker in the country, per 247Sports.
The 247Sports Composite had him lower at No. 347 overall and No. 18 inside backer.
At 6-foot-1, 220-pounds he's not as big as he should be to play inside. It doesn't mean he can't play there, he's already just about the same size as Troy Dye. But realistically he's a guy that's probably going to add 5 or 10 pounds before September.
Niu is a shot out of a cannon when the ball is snapped. He anchored his state championship defense all season long. When you watch his film he literally just starts hitting anything that moves when the ball is hiked.
Which is not a bad trait to have in your inside linebacker.
The four-star is not a one-trick pony. He's not a blind missile out there just running wild.
Niu does a great job of keeping his eyes on the quarterback and hitting his lane. He's able to turn his body and change direction as the play develops.
He not only makes plays of his own, but players feed off the energy and passion Niu leads them with.
Play after play on his film is players trying to chip block and disrupt Niu but he blasts through those would-be blocks resulting in big plays.
Impact:
I think it's abundantly clear to me, this is quite possibly one of the biggest signings of this class for Oregon. The Ducks were absolutely razor thin at linebacker and defensive line. Come to think of it defensive back wasn't much better either. But linebacker is a make-shift hodge podge group of walk-ons and undersized players.
There is almost no way Sampson Niu doesn't get on campus and start working in the two-deep rotation immediately.
Not just because of his skillset, but his mentality overall. This isn't a me-first kind of guy. Niu is going to come in and grind for this team. He's the kind of guy Jim Leavitt is going to make a monster out of.
It will be hard, but not impossible for Niu to be a starter by the season opener. However I will wager that very early this season he is sprinkled into the starting lineup at Oregon.”...........which turned out to be very prescient.
Profile:
“As stated above, Niu finished the rankings as one of the higher rated commits in this Oregon class. Niu was ranked as the No. 7 inside linebacker in the country, per 247Sports.
The 247Sports Composite had him lower at No. 347 overall and No. 18 inside backer.
At 6-foot-1, 220-pounds he's not as big as he should be to play inside. It doesn't mean he can't play there, he's already just about the same size as Troy Dye. But realistically he's a guy that's probably going to add 5 or 10 pounds before September.
Niu is a shot out of a cannon when the ball is snapped. He anchored his state championship defense all season long. When you watch his film he literally just starts hitting anything that moves when the ball is hiked.
Which is not a bad trait to have in your inside linebacker.
The four-star is not a one-trick pony. He's not a blind missile out there just running wild.
Niu does a great job of keeping his eyes on the quarterback and hitting his lane. He's able to turn his body and change direction as the play develops.
He not only makes plays of his own, but players feed off the energy and passion Niu leads them with.
Play after play on his film is players trying to chip block and disrupt Niu but he blasts through those would-be blocks resulting in big plays.
Impact:
I think it's abundantly clear to me, this is quite possibly one of the biggest signings of this class for Oregon. The Ducks were absolutely razor thin at linebacker and defensive line. Come to think of it defensive back wasn't much better either. But linebacker is a make-shift hodge podge group of walk-ons and undersized players.
There is almost no way Sampson Niu doesn't get on campus and start working in the two-deep rotation immediately.
Not just because of his skillset, but his mentality overall. This isn't a me-first kind of guy. Niu is going to come in and grind for this team. He's the kind of guy Jim Leavitt is going to make a monster out of.
It will be hard, but not impossible for Niu to be a starter by the season opener. However I will wager that very early this season he is sprinkled into the starting lineup at Oregon.”...........which turned out to be very prescient.
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DJDuck
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You’re just a little to smart for your own good moron. That quote was taken from Goducks AND IT DIDN’T say anything about THIS year smartass.
Here is a damned video of Oregon’s game against UCLA, you might notice Steve Jones playing on the offensive line.
MAY I SUGGEST SOME SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS.........THEY ARE YOUR FRIEND.
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