First, here’s a link to the story you already know about:
Jeremiah Masoli suspended for 2010 season. LaMichael James gets one game suspension.
It’s interesting that on Thursday John Canzano perfectly called the case results. Also interesting that he was so kind in his assessment of the punishments. Perhaps Chip and John made a deal…the scoop for leniency.
And while we’re throwing out theories, who’s excited for Jeremiah Masoli’s return to Autzen Stadium September 18 as the fearless leader of the Portland State Vikings? Anyone? Nah, probably won’t happen. Right?
Anyway, enough about quarterbacks that don’t play for Oregon. Let’s talk future!
Darron Thomas is now QB1. The Texan has an impressive high school resume and has performed well in limited opportunities through his first two seasons on campus. After redshirting in 2009, he will be a sophomore in 2010 and in position to lock down the quarterback role for the future.
Obviously, the company line is going to be that the job is wide open with Nate Costa in strong contention but anyone who’s being honest about the situation knows this is Thomas’ job to lose.
More on Thomas:
From ESPN.com Recruiting Profile:
“Thomas is a fantastic dual-threat quarterback who is perfect for the spread offense. He has nice size and a wiry frame to add bulk. He’s a sleek athlete who could easily play another position and could develop into a special wide out. He is an excellent athlete for the position. He can make plays on the move rolling right or left. He shows solid quickness getting to the throwing point and has a very good feel for front and backside pressure. He can make plays outside the pocket with his feet or with his arm. He is a “street-ball” type of quarterback –can make plays when everything around him breaks down and it looks like there is nothing there. He is a solid open-field runner — can make people miss.However, he will surprise you with his willingness to hang in the pocket prior to escaping. Shows decent patience and displays quality accuracy on a consistent basis.
http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=49862
From Scout.com
“‘I’m a good athlete. At quarterback I can drop back and throw with a lot of power and accuracy. I can run the ball too and take it the distance. I’m a real dual-threat, but I’d like to improve the basics…my fundamentals and reading coverages.’”
Scout lists his 40 yard dash at 4.50 seconds which is some blazing speed at just about any position.
http://oregon.scout.com/a.z?s=128&p=8&c=1&nid=2956047
From GoDucks.com Player Bio
Thomas is listed at 6′-3″, 205 lbs. If you look at his high school listings, that would suggest he’s added somewhere between 10 and 20 lbs. in two years at Oregon suggesting he’s more physically ready for the role he’s about to take on.
The site also note that Thomas ran for 900 yards as a senior and threw for 2,576.
http://www.goducks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=500&ATCLID=1550474
From Rivals.com
Darron Thomas was ranked as the country’s sixth best dual-threat quarterback.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/oregon/football/recruiting/rankings/rank-1819
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