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Bhec's avatar

This kid ran 10.67 100 meters and has soft hands. Jayden Ott's best time in the 100-meter dash is 11.20 seconds in high school. What is that word called "upgrade"....

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Finn's avatar

It looks like we just picked up RB Kendrick Raphael too! Keep'em coming ;-)

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NGOBears26's avatar

“Running back by committee”. This perhaps explains why Ott and Thomas entered the portal: late. That and of course money : at least in Ott’s case

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O.Overall's avatar

Well, personnel dictates scheme though. If we had a healthy Ott and Jet, there would be no running back by committee. But whatever, welcome to Cal, Brandon! Go Bears!!!!

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NGOBears26's avatar

Just doing some fun speculation. But if I’m Ott and my running backs coach indicates he wants a “committee” then I’m thinking maybe not so good for my nfl prospects. Since he went to Oklahoma I’ve listened to some OK podcasts, who say that OK has a lousy O line. So good luck to J. Ott. Certainly a fine young man who already has a Cal degree (smart). There no reason to blame anyone in this crazy NIL/transfer portal era. The portal gives and takes away. It’s what the coaches do with the players they have that dictates the outcome of games (no matter what the sport)……unless of course we’re playing Ohio State etc where we are overwhelmed with superior talent plus good coaching.

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Rae Moulton's avatar

Hmm. It seems like Oklahoma has done very well in the portal re. OL. Their additions rate well, anyway. We’ll see.

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Toohandy's avatar

Good get but we also need more big, quick, aggressive O linemen.

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Finn's avatar

Texas running backs are high-level, and the high school competition is intense. Excellent pickup! Roll on you BEARS!

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