Rumor about Oher

Redbluedude · Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:20 pm

Lots of talk on the Spirit saying that he may return for his Senior year. Anyone with any info about this???

POPSREB · Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:51 pm

Just heard he probably will be back his senior year.

Redbluedude · Wed Jan 16, 2008 3:02 pm

From the Commercial Appeal:

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/20 ... aft-entry/

oxfordrebel · Wed Jan 16, 2008 3:59 pm

Is it possible the Austin hire has changed his mind a little perhaps? I don't really see how given that his position coach has already been know for a while, but perhaps?

guidree · Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:33 pm

I may be wrong, but the ESPN mock draft did not project Oher to go in the first round. Maybe not being garaunteed being chosen in the 1st round would cause him to stay. Plus, why not go out with a winning season after three years of losing seasons.

BigTrev34 · Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:06 pm

It's official. Oher is staying.
http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/vi ... p?t=338197[/youtube]

ekmjr1 · Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:29 am

This is good news. I was really bummed that he was leaving early. We need him next year!

OMNOB · Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:54 am

This news is beyond outstanding. With a new QB and a new backfield, Oher staying is HUGE news!!

BigTrev34 · Fri Jan 18, 2008 12:21 am

It said on the OM sports that Patrick Willis influenced his decision. Wow, I love P Willie just a little bit more. Also read about Snead, who also met with the media.

On his decision to return to school:

"From Monday to Wednesday, I was out of here. Patrick Willis gave me a call, and I talked to him a little bit. I just started thinking, and I felt it was the right thing to do; to come back and give it another shot."

On his conversation with Patrick Willis:

"He just told me that I would be alright. He said if I was to come out, I would be one of the best out there. But if I was to come back, that I would have a chance to go a lot higher. He felt I could possibly be a top five or 10 selection next year. He was a good guy to talk to. I think he would have been a high draft choice his junior year, but he was hurt that year. He was a good voice to hear. Everyday I was to the NFL, until one day.

http://www.olemisssports.com/ViewArticl ... ID=1370389

maroby001 · Fri Jan 18, 2008 1:27 am

Your right P Wille is the man in so many ways. I love the fact that he spoke to him and got him to stay for his last year. This is huge and I think it's best for him to stay.

oxfordrebel · Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:25 am

I liked this quote by Jevan:

On Michael Oher returning to school:

"Not having to worry about not getting killed is the best thing. It gives you a lot of confidence back there knowing you have time to throw."

And everyone Oher talked to is right. Go to the NFL now, or next season, either way he'll be just fine. The NFL will still be there waiting on him in a year.