For Kyle Whittingham, the success of a Big Ten rival’s offensive line has become his own recruiting nightmare. The loss of two key prospects to Oregon echoes the very issues that have plagued Michigan’s star QB, Bryce Underwood. It signals a troubling new trend on the recruiting trail.
Anaheim Servite offensive lineman Drew Fielder committed to Dan Lanning’s program after making an official visit to Eugene. Despite major interest from Michigan and other teams like Utah, Arizona State, UCLA, Cal, Nebraska, and Boise State, just one visit changed his mind.
“Going in to the visit, I really wasn’t planning to commit,” Fielder said. “I didn’t have a timeframe, but after seeing and hearing everything about Oregon, I know it’s where I wanted to be. Oregon is everything I ever looked for in a program. Between the coaching staff, the player development, and the team culture, they are really second to none.”…