Does Oregon specifically want Gabriel, or are they just after an elite QB in general? If we start a bidding war, at what point do they cut bait and go after Ward or whoever instead?
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Does Oregon specifically want Gabriel, or are they just after an elite QB in general? If we start a bidding war, at what point do they cut bait and go after Ward or whoever instead?
They want an elite QB. I think Gabriel has just been linked to them from the start because of the Mariota stuff. There is a price where they back out and go after Ward or Dante Moore. I have been led to believe they actually want Moore more than Gabriel. They recruited him out of HS and he was committed to them for a long time. I think that is who they end up with.Quote:
Originally Posted by Quaoarsking
We aren't getting in any bidding war. Much less winning one against OregonQuote:
Originally Posted by Quaoarsking
I think that makes more sense for them to try and get a guy with a couple years of eligibility as opposed to a 1 year patch like we need badlyQuote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
I do not think that is what he was asking. Anyone with common sense and a bit of knowledge knows we cannot win a bidding war against Phil Knight. I think what he was asking is if we make a better offer to Gabriel does Oregon counter or move on. Basically how high would they be willing to go, especially for a one year guy when the guy they wanted out of HS is transferring with 3 years of eligibility.Quote:
Originally Posted by Homedawg
I agree with this. That's the question ...what is Oregon willing to pay for Gabriel. Not WHAT they can pay.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
Agree, though a wild card factor is whether he would choose Oregon over us even if we offer more, as long as the Oregon NIL offer is strong and "close enough". He was an Oregon fan as a kid and they will be a Playoff contender. That path might be more appealing for his last year, even leaving a couple hundred thousand on the table.Quote:
Originally Posted by DLGDawg
Absolutely! That is the million dollar question (literally lol)Quote:
Originally Posted by RiverCityDawg
Exactly. If Oregon (or someone else) is determined to get Gabriel in particular, we're probably SOL, but if there is a price where they move on to a different QB even though they could theoretically afford to match the offer, we have a shot to get him.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
It makes sense for us to overpay because of the Lebby connection, but does it make sense for anyone else to overpay when there are other elite QBs available?
He is set to come in mid week next week
Its going the route of soccer in Europe. A "Premier League" will form consisting of the top 10 biggest programs and the rest of us will accept peasanthood.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
Also sounds like DJ Icantspellhislastname is very interested in us and there is mutual interest on our part.
Well Hell! Peasanthood would be a move up for Po' Ol' State!Quote:
Originally Posted by OhGee
I know some of our fans are leery of him, but the kid really improved at OSU and he would be a major upgrade in the QB room over what we have now, especially if Gabriel is off the board.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
I still think we are in the thick of it with Gabriel. If he doesn't commit to Oregon this weekend, I think we are in good shape.
Could Nix or would Nix potentially come back for another year? That definitely weighs in on the situation as well.
He's supposed to go to Notre Dame on MondayQuote:
Originally Posted by HancockCountyDog
Are you talking about Gabriel or DJQuote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
Out of eligibility……finally. He has been in college since the Harding administration.Quote:
Originally Posted by mparkerfd20
Rosebowl now reporting the same that Gabriel is visiting here next week for a midweek visit. I had heard Monday but it could be more middle of the week.
I'm still hearing Monday Tuesday next week like stated yesterday. I know they want him by himself to work without a big group of other recruits.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
Gabriel. Hopefully we can swing him. Going against Oregon is toughQuote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
I think ND gets their guy today or tomorrow in Leonard. I know Auburn is pushing hard but ND is the only visit he's scheduled so far. We will see if he leaves without committing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
So if we get Gabriel are we going to sign someone else for insurance or just roll with Parson?
We've gotta have more than two, right?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgface
The want is 2 portal QB's and a HS signeeQuote:
Originally Posted by Catfish
We will have Wright and Parson on the roster, plus a HS signee. If we add Gabriel, that is a very good QB room.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catfish
Can't we do better than Wright?
It’s looking more and more like van dyke is gonna be our guy
I wish he would agree to be something other than QB. He's got speed..... put him in a position to utilize it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catfish
TE would be greatQuote:
Originally Posted by Dawgface
Too early to say. We would have to miss on a couple guys first who we are in play forQuote:
Originally Posted by preachermatt83
If we get Gabriel, a big IF, I can't see another portal guy. Roll with Gabriel, Parson, Wright and HS signee.Quote:
Originally Posted by Really Clark?
We would have to miss on at least 4 others before Van Dyke. All that talk is coming from his people. I do think he has talked to Lebby but no visit has been set.Quote:
Originally Posted by DEDawg
Got to agree with you here. We are getting there monetarily, but they got F-U money lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
But again, do they really want to use all their FU money on a one year rental their first year in a new conference. Or would you go get a guy like Dante Moore who has multiple years of eligibility left that would give you something to build on in the Big 10.Quote:
Originally Posted by C&DDAWG32
We MUST have an interim portal QB or it will be a long 2024 season.
Better put him on a weight program or his blocking ability will be worse than Goede or Tulu.*** BTW, regarding TE's for 2024, is Spivey eligible after being ruled ineligible for 2023? May not be any available glasses for him as he was enrolled at both TCU and State (How in the world did our last "staff" not know this? Great recruiting.). He must have more hrs passed now than Dontae Jones!*****Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackSailsDawg