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Replacing Kent: Searching for the Oregon Ducks' next basketball coach

You're going to pay me how much to coach at Oregon?

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You're going to pay me how much to coach at Oregon?

So as the University begins its arduous journey towards finding a replacement for Ernie Kent I thought I would narrow the list for everyone and give some insight into a number of the guys who's name may come up over the next couple of weeks.

Here is my criteria for the next coach of the Oregon Men's Basketball team.

First, we have a new arena to fill, the guy needs to attract names and attention.  Some of the names you will see below at first may seem a little enigmatic, but if any of them have a decent tourney run this year, their notoriety can grow tremendously and could bring a whole host of good attention this program has lacked in the previous years.

Second, he needs to be able to coach.  Sure, you might be saying, "that's just dumb, of course he should be able to coach."  Well, what I mean is I want to see a track record of being able to take a team to the dance, not a flash in the pan.  As painful as this has been to go through of whether or not to fire Ernie, I have no desire to go through this again in 3 years.  I want a coach who can compete at the highest level, develop players, recruit, and do it consistently for the next 10 plus years.  Which leads me to...

Poll
Who has the best chance of being Oregon's next Men's Head Basketball Coach?
Mark Few – Gonzaga
87 votes
Brad Stevens - Butler
11 votes
Steve Alford – New Mexico
31 votes
Erik Spoelstra - Miami Heat
19 votes
Mark Turgeon – Texas A&M
30 votes
Scott Drew – Baylor
4 votes
Jamie Dixon - Pitt
24 votes
cougfan / Matt Daddy - ATQ
11 votes
Other - I'll explain in the comments
6 votes

223 votes

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Quack Fix: After 13 seasons, Kent's tenure at Oregon comes to an end

Let's dedicate this morning's Quack Fix to former Oregon head basketball coach Ernie Kent. Wow, that's weird reading that, isn't it? Anyway, here you go. Happy Wednesday:

  • After 13 seasons and a month (or more) of speculation, a statement regarding Ernie Kent's status as head coach of the Oregon men's basketball team was finally issued to the public yesterday, when Oregon Athletic Director Mike Bellotti announced that Kent's contract will not be renewed next season. Kent, the Ducks' all-time winningest coach, also spoke, once again showing his true professionalism, despite coming under fire multiple times in the last five years. Oregon President Richard Lariviere also issued a post from his blog in tribute of Kent's accomplishments.
  • LeKendric Longmire was at the press conference, and answered some questions afterwards. He had pretty standard answers across the board, though it seems like he's ready for a fresh start. Like many of the fans, he seems to be sad to see an era end, but excited for a new one to begin.
  • Of course, by the evening, the conversation had moved on to who will replace Kent as head coach. I'm putting my money on Texas A&M's Mark Turgeon.
  • The Oregon softball team cracked the ESPN.com/USA Softball poll, landing at No. 25 this week. Unfortunately, they're the lowest of the seven (SEVEN!) Pac-10 teams ranked.

As always, leave any relevant links or comments below.

GO DUCKS!

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Ernie Kent Terminated as Oregon Basketball Head Coach

In what is not surprising to anyone, Ernie Kent will no longer be the head coach of the Oregon Ducks. From the official statement just handed out:

The University of Oregon has terminated the contract of long-time men’s basketball head coach Ernie Kent, according to an announcement Tuesday by the school’s Director of Athletics Mike Bellotti.

"The accomplishments Ernie Kent has brought to the basketball program at the University of Oregon speak for themselves," said Bellotti. "No one can deny that this program stands in better shape today than when he took it over, and that’s a direct reflection on the passion he has displayed for this community, his alma mater and the players that he has brought into this program.

Bellotti's main concern seems to be consistency, and that just hasn't happened over the past two seasons. The team didn't show that improvement necessary this season. 

Good luck to Ernie in his future endeavors. He's the winningest coach in school history, and has given much to this school. 

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Around the Quack: Assessing the recent Oregon legal troubles

It's been a busy last few weeks for Oregon football, and not in a good way. With multiple arrests and dismissals, Chip Kelly and his players have been in the spotlight. Last week, Kelly dismissed team co-MVP Jeremiah Masoli after Masoli plead guilty to a misdemeanor second degree burglary charge. He also suspended LaMichael James and Rob Beard for the first game of the 2010 season after both plead guilty to harassment charges. 

So how did Kelly do during this time? Was he too harsh on Masoli? Did James get off easy?

Takimoto

Should we start writing the "We're sorry we doubted you Lear Pilot, clearly we should have listened back in 2010" post now, for when we need it in three years after Chip gets fired? /sarcasm

My guess was between 3-6 games for James, season for Masoli. Trust is extremely important to Chip Kelly, that is incredibly clear. If he can trust you, he will give you the benefit of the doubt.

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Quack Fix: Bellotti meeting with Kent, indoor track All-Americans announced and the release of the Masoli/Embry 9-1-1 call

Former University of Oregon wide receiver Garrett Embry, left,  and quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, right, appear in a Lane County Circuit Court to plead guilty to a misdemeanor burglary charge Friday March 12, 2010 in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, Pool)

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4 days ago: Former University of Oregon wide receiver Garrett Embry, left, and quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, right, appear in a Lane County Circuit Court to plead guilty to a misdemeanor burglary charge Friday March 12, 2010 in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch, Pool)

Sorry I am a little later than usual with the Tuesday quack -- let's get straight to it.

  • We'll start today's quack with a few quick announcements: Takimoto wanted me to pass along that it will be a Tako Thursday this week.  Also, make sure you sign up for the ATQ Tourney Challenge.  We'll be offering some prizes as well as the opportunity to beat axemen23.  
  • The men's basketball season is finally over after the Ducks were not extended an invitation to either the NIT or CBI.  While the benefits of playing in the CBI can be argued, John Hunt writes that Oregon just wasn't good enough to get invited.  In related news, Ernie Kent and Mike Bellotti will meet this morning to discuss this year's performance. I expect official word on Kent's firing to follow shortly. 
  • In football-related quack, Nick Daschel talks about team chemistry as Pac-10 teams head into spring.  Oregon was ranked with the top group of teams based on all the returning starters, but with Masoli's suspension, Daschel bumped them down a group.  It seems that Daschel is using returning starters and coaching turnover as the main indicators of team chemistry -- which seems like "team experience" might be a more apt descriptor of what he's trying to measure.  
  • Greg Bolt of the Register-Guard has an article discussing the release of the Jeremiah Masoli - Garrett Embry 9-1-1 call (for the audio, check out the video after the jump). 
  • Coming off the women's 2010 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championship and the men's second place performances this past weekend, it was announced yesterday that Oregon led the nation with a total of 31 All-Americans (17 women, 14 men).  Congrats again to both teams on their outstanding seasons.
  • Unlike their male counterparts, the women's basketball team did earn an invite for postseason play as they will host Eastern Washington in the WNIT on Thursday.  A nice accomplishment for the Lady Ducks and first-year coach Westhead. 

And, in case you missed it, there's the audio from the Jeremiah Masoli / Garrett Embry 9-1-1 call after the jump.  Also included is a interview with new World Record holder Ashton Eaton.

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ATQ Tourney Challenge

Okie dokie artichokie, here's the details on the ATQ Tourney Challenge.  I am creating this as a fanpost also, so that it will stay on the sidebar for a while this week.  

First of all we are doing the ATQ Challenge through Sobe Lifewater's Fanhouse Site.  You will have to create a log in and join the ATQ group.

Here is the info you will need to do that:

Website: http://sobe.fanhouse.com/
Group Name: Addicted to Quack
Password: ATQ (it's in all caps, make sure to get that right)

Once you are in and have joined the group, go ahead and make your picks.

ATQ Rules and Prizes after the jump

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Quack Fix: Oregon women bring home a national championship, Eaton sets a world record, baseball wins series

Lots of quack to get to after a busy weekend. But let's hope the future is a bit quieter than recent weeks, as it seems that the Ducks legal problems are in the past.

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The Oregon Situation From an Opposing Fan's View

[Editor's Note - dvieira]: Another creative take to go with our theme this weekend. You guys are making it easy on me. Go Ducks!

Having read the FanPosts about the current events in the Oregon Athletic Department, there has been one missing perspective.  We've had the old fart, we've had JonathonPDX, but you're missing the most important perspective: the opposing fan.  Never fear, though, for I am here to shed light on the situation.  What follows is the opinion from fans around the country because as a fan of an opposing school, I am on the pulse of The Situation.

Strap yourselves in and prepare to have your mind blown, because i won't be holding back.  What follows is a mad-lib.  I'm a generous fan, so I thought I'd make it easier for other fans to put their own stamp on the situation.  For you younger fans that don't know what a mad-lib is, following along and you'll get the hang of it.

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