2010 recruit Dontae Williams

[Porkahontas]

RB from Texas that the Hogs pursued big time, rated the #13 RB in the nation and ended up signing with Oregon, has decided to leave the University of Oregon according to a tweet earlier from Bruce Feldman.

Since we're needing RB's is there any way to find out the story why Dontae is leaving Oregon? He redshirted last year so he hasn't played a down yet. If the Hogs wanted him that bad then he might be someone we see more about in the near future as a target for the staff.

[mmhogs17]

Maybe, we'll see..

[hs6]

It probably has to do with depth. LaMichael James is the starter. Also, Oregon signed 5* Lache Seastrunk in the same class as Williams, who was a consensus top 3 RB along with Dyer and Lattimore. Dontae would be a good grab. Could redshirt again and come in with 3? years to play.

[jackflash]

not sure he could reshirt again. Would need someone who knows more about this.

[Amityvillehogger]

Can't redshirt again.

[bigt05]

He would have to sit out a year due to transfer rules and have 3yrs to play 3 as a RS Soph starting in 2012, unless he's given a very unlikely waiver...

[mmhogs17]

Any update on this? Did he transfer anywhere?

[VenturaHog]

Read on this TX board that some speculate he might transfer to a JUCO for his sit out year.
http://texas.247sports.com/Board/21/RB-Dontae-Williams-Transferring-From-Oregon-1153035/1

[The Hogfather]

RB from Texas that the Hogs pursued big time, rated the #13 RB in the nation and ended up signing with Oregon, has decided to leave the University of Oregon according to a tweet earlier from Bruce Feldman.

Since we're needing RB's is there any way to find out the story why Dontae is leaving Oregon? He redshirted last year so he hasn't played a down yet. If the Hogs wanted him that bad then he might be someone we see more about in the near future as a target for the staff.

Oregon is like Auburn to me.  They are both gimmicky programs that won't be solid for the long run.  Last year was the perfect storm for both of them.  Oregon might be able to stick around a little longer due to the fact that they're in the Pac 10 and USC has had some recent troubles.

They sell all this other stuff besides development on the football field and kids buy into it (probably a lot of the wrong types of kids---the ones who care about flash (and money) over substance).

Anyway, I'll be happy to have Dontae if he wants to come here.

[beansandtaters]

Dontae needs to come to AR. He could sit out this season and come in as a RS SO in a backfield with 4 senior RBs, if all stay for next season, and 1 true SO. In 2013, it would be his time.

Is it okay if I slobber for a moment over the thought of a big 3 of B. Allen, D. Williams, and D. Green-Beckham with Wade and Funderburke as the other WRs?

[ChicoHog]

Oregon is very gimmicky but will be there for the long run because of Nike.  They have the facilities and the "wow" factor that the younger generation likes nowadays.  Just like Auburn atmosphere.  Not my style but kids like it and it's all about "me" and how to have fun and be a star vs the slow, steady work atmosphere of Saban, Petrino, etc., 

[The Hogfather]

Oregon is very gimmicky but will be there for the long run because of Nike.  They have the facilities and the "wow" factor that the younger generation likes nowadays.  Just like Auburn atmosphere.  Not my style but kids like it and it's all about "me" and how to have fun and be a star vs the slow, steady work atmosphere of Saban, Petrino, etc., 

That doesn't mean they'll sustain a winning program.  Petrino and Saban will because they develop ON THE FIELD and don't just make hollow promises/tell kids what they want to hear/shower them with money and gifts.

[Pragmatic PiG]

Lol, doesn't mean they won't either. Chip Kelly is no slouch, the Ducks aren't going away anytime soon

[Razorhawg09]

Oregon has been good for a long time. They aren't going away, especially with their recruiting taking off. They have the best facilities in the country and a top 5 coach. Sometimes I wonder if you people watch any team but your own.

[The_Boot_stops_here]

Oregon has been good for a long time. They aren't going away, especially with their recruiting taking off. They have the best facilities in the country and a top 5 coach. Sometimes I wonder if you people watch any team but your own.

while I agree that Oregon is no fluke, sometimes I wonder if you actually watch or pay attention to whats going on up on The Hill as you are only able to point out the negative side of things

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Chip Kelly ain't a top 5 coach. 

Both programs certainly have a "gimmicky" offense...especially OR.  it was painful watching that offense in the NCG.  Hokus-Pokus stuff...couldnt figure out who had the ball, which i know is by design.

  OR will be good going forward because they are the trendy program with a trendy offense playing in a conference that doesn't play defense. 

[VenturaHog]

Oregon's success is directly related to USC's massive sanctions. Once USC is back to full strength, Oregon will fall down a bit.

[Razorhawg09]

Oregon has six 10+ win seasons in the past eleven years. They were good before the USC sanctions and they will be good after. It's particularly impressive considering they have to go out of state for nearly all of their recruits. And the Pac is a better conference than people on here give them credit for. Kelly is absolutely a top 5 coach.

[Oklahawg]

Oregon has been good for a long time. They aren't going away, especially with their recruiting taking off. They have the best facilities in the country and a top 5 coach. Sometimes I wonder if you people watch any team but your own.

Sometimes, I wonder if you've ever watched football.

[ChicoHog]

I don't see how you can say someone is top 5 coach when they have only been a head coach for a couple of years.  5 years minimum as head coach is necessary in my opinion to make any kind of ranking system.