Dungy's son picks Oregon

[swashbuccaler]

With national signing day coming on Wednesday, the child of one of our NBC colleagues has made his selection of a college football program.

Eric Dungy, the son of former Bucs and Colts coach Tony Dungy, has given a verbal commitment to Oregon.

Eric had received offers from South Florida, Central Florida, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Louisville.  He selected Oregon after a weekend visit to the school.

Technically, verbal commitments aren't binding on the player, who can change his mind until inking a letter of intent.

[swashbuccaler]

I didnt know he was even playing football to be honest..

I remember reading Tony autobiography and he has a son that doesnt have any sense of pain.. Meaning he could put his hand on a stove and not know he did it.. Anyways, that son should play ball too..

[oregonbucfan]

From what I understand its more to do with "Dungy". But the guy who recruited him usually finds diamonds in the rough (Jarius Byrd, Patrick Chung, Walter Thurmmond, TJ Ward) all 2 stars or lower. So we'll see, hes being recruited as an athlete.

[Skull and Bones]

http://oregon.scout.com/2/943029.html

[Morgan]

He was in the Tampa newspapers a lot this past season  - not sure if it was because he was Dungy's son, or because he was a good player for Plant City.

[olafberserker]

He was in the Tampa newspapers a lot this past season - not sure if it was because he was Dungy's son, or because he was a good player for Plant City.

Plant, not Plant City and it's because they were the state champions

[oregonbucfan]

I just hope Kelly asks Tony about defense... we could use the help. Hell I wish he would become DC.

[oregonbucfan]

From what I understand its more to do with "Dungy". But the guy who recruited him usually finds diamonds in the rough (Jarius Byrd, Patrick Chung, Walter Thurmmond, TJ Ward) all 2 stars or lower. So we'll see, hes being recruited as an athlete.

Byrd was a 2 star? DAMN

yep believe only offer was Oregon

[oregonbucfan]

That's crazy, never knew that. What were the knocks on him, do you remember?

no. He was from Missouri. I didnt follow recruiting as closely. I just know him and Thurrmmond, and Max Unger only offers were basically Oregon from that class

[Pulling Guard]

Dungy's an ok player but not a Oregon or FSU caliber starter, IMO. Doesn't like contact at all.

[oregonbucfan]

Dungy's an ok player but not a Oregon or FSU caliber starter, IMO. Doesn't like contact at all.

from what Chip said most his videos are from when he weight 150, said hes around 180ish. Oregon recruited him as an "athlete" so he may not have to like contact.

We'll see.

[oregonbucfan]

seems like a good kid...
http://www.registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/sports/24424702-41/dungy-kelly-coach-eric-oregon.csp

[Ladyfan]

I think Dungy's kid is too small to play football.  He's short and very thin.  I forget what position he plays but he's not an impact player at this stage of the game anyhow.

[oregonbucfan]

I think Dungy's kid is too small to play football.  He's short and very thin.  I forget what position he plays but he's not an impact player at this stage of the game anyhow.

6'1, 185 is small? Sounds like a large CB, and a good sized WR. Of course hes not an impact player right now, 85% of freshmen arent. Chip Kelly evaluating talent is what I trust

[swashbuccaler]

I think Dungy's kid is too small to play football.  He's short and very thin.  I forget what position he plays but he's not an impact player at this stage of the game anyhow.

6'1, 185 is small? Sounds like a large CB, and a good sized WR. Of course hes not an impact player right now, 85% of freshmen arent. Chip Kelly evaluating talent is what I trust

She just remembers the kid on the sidelines I bet..