Gabriel

[Quaoarsking]

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?

[StarkVegasSteve]

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.

[Homedawg]

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?

We aren't getting in any bidding war. Much less winning one against Oregon

[chef dixon]

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.

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 badly

[StarkVegasSteve]

We aren't getting in any bidding war. Much less winning one against Oregon

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.

[DLGDawg]

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.

I agree with this. That's the question ...what is Oregon willing to pay for Gabriel. Not WHAT they can pay.

[RiverCityDawg]

I agree with this. That's the question ...what is Oregon willing to pay for Gabriel. Not WHAT they can pay.

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.

[DLGDawg]

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.

Absolutely! That is the million dollar question (literally lol)

[Quaoarsking]

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.

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.

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?

[BlackSailsDawg]

He is set to come in mid week next week

[OhGee]

That's probably where all this is headed in the next 10 years anyway.

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.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Also sounds like DJ Icantspellhislastname is very interested in us and there is mutual interest on our part.

[CaptainObvious]

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.

Well Hell! Peasanthood would be a move up for Po' Ol' State!

[HancockCountyDog]

Also sounds like DJ Icantspellhislastname is very interested in us and there is mutual interest on our part.

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.

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.

[mparkerfd20]

Could Nix or would Nix potentially come back for another year? That definitely weighs in on the situation as well.

[Coach34]

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.

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.

He's supposed to go to Notre Dame on Monday

[StarkVegasSteve]

He's supposed to go to Notre Dame on Monday

Are you talking about Gabriel or DJ

[StarkVegasSteve]

Could Nix or would Nix potentially come back for another year? That definitely weighs in on the situation as well.

Out of eligibility……finally. He has been in college since the Harding administration.

[StarkVegasSteve]

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.

[Really Clark?]

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.