The intrigue and competitive nature of the Civil War recruiting battle between the Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers was on full display at Madison High School during the Northwest Best Collegiate Showcase this summer.
Oregon defensive back coach John Neal pulled aside five elite prospects at the camp and seemed to take particular interest in Sherwood linebacker/safety David Morris, who had committed to Oregon State just days before.
Oregon State coaches looked on, seemingly frustrated by the special attention being given to their prized in-state pledge.
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That sentiment likely grew the following week when the 6-foot-3, 215-pound defensive standout received an offer from the Ducks and decided he'd visit both before making a lasting decision.