It’s one thing for two conference teams to watch one transfer switch to the other. That happens plenty of times, and it’s regularly notable when it happens. However, one of the more unique and potent transfer portal scenarios is when an in-conference transfer involves two championship contenders.
That’s what happened with Gary Bryant transferring from USC to Oregon.
This isn’t an Arizona-to-USC transfer, in which a player with zero championship hopes goes to a program with national title expectations. This isn’t an Oregon-to-Arizona transfer, either, in which a player in a crowded position group wants to go to a lower-pressure situation in which he can focus on his game.
Gary Bryant wants the added playing time with Oregon, but it’s not as though there’s less pressure in Eugene compared to Los Angeles. Maybe the media scrutiny isn’t as intense, but Bryant is going to a program which thinks it’s a title contender on par with USC.
Let’s dive into the dynamics of this situation a little more:
ROUTE RUNNING
Oct 9, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Gary Bryant Jr. (1) tries to break away fromm Utah Utes safety Zemaiah Vaughn (16) during the fourth quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
One impressive tool for Bryant is his route running, and Bo Nox and Dan Lanning will be thrilled about that. Here’s what Miles Dwyer of Ducks Wire wrote about Bryant’s skills:
One of the strongest parts of Bryant’s game is his route-running and ability to get into open spots in the secondary when the opposing defense employs zone coverage. The combination of those two strengths could make Bryant useful for Will Stein in 3rd and 4th down situations next season, much like Cota was in…
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