Apparently, Chris Harper is the Man in Eugene
Aug. 21, 2008 @ 12:29 p.m. by jlongBy J. Long
No, not the starting quarterback.
But something even more special.
Jeff Martin passed me this article on Chris Harper. Oregon will supposedly use a three-quarterback-system this season, which means that as a freshman Chris Harper would see some PT.
But he might not need that three-quarterback-system.
Oregonian reporter John Hunter is convinced that Harper could be the key to the Ducks success offensively this season. Though Harper will be a quarterback at Oregon Hunter says he will play a more all-purpose roll.
Nagging injuries to other players have forced Bellotti to use Harper not only at quarterback this fall but also at running back and receiver. He is the X-factor. Wherever he lines up, he represents the biggest threat to score. The original plan was to use the dynamic Harper in goal-line situations, as Florida used Tim Tebow in his freshman season.
“He’s a little different package than the other young men at the position,” Bellotti said of Harper. “He’s a great runner. He’s able to not only set up blocks, but make people miss. He’s making progress (as a passer), not to the point where he’s going to scare records in passing, but he could get us through a game in that regard.”
I never saw Harper play, but from what I heard he was the truth. I was a little skeptical about him being the X-factor though. So I made a call to someone close to the situation and he cosigned. He said Harper made some spectacular plays during practice and that they loved what they saw. However, he will stay at the QB position.
Considering Harper’s size and speed, having him do some of everything is a good look. And looking at the rise of Tim Tebow - who Harper is often compared too - he could do some major things.
August 21st, 2008 at 12:51 pm
I remember the game where Northwest played Hutch in the 2006 playoffs, and Harper absolutely scared me to death every time he had the ball. I almost think he’s more dangerous with the ball in his hands than Bryce Brown. The difference in high school though, in my humble opinion, is that Harper played to not get hurt…Bryce Brown wasn’t/isn’t as worried about taking hits.
What I imagine is happening at Oregon is that Harper is playing as hard as he can, and is just wowing them. Good for him.
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August 21st, 2008 at 4:43 pm
I was at that hutch game too, and never heard of him before that. i was more impressed with him that game than the game i saw the brown brothers play (at heights last year). he’s one of the best pure athletes i’ve seen at the high school level. hopefully he can get the arm he needs to stay qb.
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August 21st, 2008 at 7:00 pm
And what did I say about this kid awhile back? oh yea the exact same thing Hunter just did
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August 22nd, 2008 at 4:56 am
Chris is a threat every time he touches the ball. Chris will be another bright spot for Wichita. Way to go. Keep it up.
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August 22nd, 2008 at 1:58 pm
I will take Bryce any and everyday if thats the ?. Good Luck “harp” im sure he will do well but i still dont see him as a QB but talented and explosive No Doubt!
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August 24th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
i saw garrett kraft throw him down twice in a row in the carroll game….
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August 25th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
cfootball what is your point because i dont think any of us know.
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