Should T. Simon start at CB over T. Matheiu against Oregon?

I think it would benefit both and the team greatly. Obviously, it will get T-Raw back to the nickel position he wrecked havoc in last season, but it also takes away a slight advantage that Oregon would have had. That advantage was 6'5 216# Tunei. Tunei isn't a deep threat, but more or less a possesion guy who you know Thomas will look for on obvious passing downs because of his height. 6'5 on 5'9 T-Raw or 5'11 Mo. C could give us problems on quick hitches, out routes, and goal line fade situations, where Tunei could use that lanky frame and long arms to catch the ball. 6'4 Simon with his long arms and good ball skills and ability to 'rake' across the receiver's arms to get the ball out would negate that advantage. Add on to the fact that the receiving corps for Oregon is somewhat of a question mark for the first game(losing Maehl) and Huff went down with a knee injury in spring drills(although he is expected to be 10"% this fall, but with a knee you never know). In the spring game, they went to alot of 2 tight sets because of their weak receiving core, and strong TE Paulson, who had over 400 yards on 24 receptions.

With Maehl gone, and their height receiver Tunei being matched basically inch to inch with Simon, is going to make it rough on Thomas, as Huff on Claiborne is a better match up in our favor, we can really make Oregon a 1 dimensional offense.