Open Thread: Oregon vs. Alabama @ Maui Invitational
Time: 9:00 p.m. PST (approximately)
Place: Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii
Telecast: ESPN2
The Oregon men's basketball team will take on Alabama tonight (it's actually happening at the time of this post, but my Internet connection has been out for the past hour) in the first round of the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational. In its 25th edition, the event features three top-8 teams, including the unanimous No. 1 Tarheels from the University of North Carolina (who the Ducks will have the pleasure of taking on tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. PST with a win over the Crimson Tide tonight).
I'll be commenting on this post throughout the first half, so if you're out there watching it, join me!
Also, the Ducks are rocking some brand new unis for the tourney, complete with new Nike kicks!
GO DUCKS!
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I was just going to put this up. I was watching it, and like, hey, I should have put a game thread up.
Thanks! Glad I hit refresh.
--www.AddictedToQuack.com, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on
Nov 24, 2008 9:12 PM PST
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My stupid Internet connection has been dwindling for the past hour! I would have had this up like 45 minutes ago.
I hate Comcast!
by PaulSF on
Nov 24, 2008 9:13 PM PST
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Uniforms
Okay, let’s get some thoughts on these bad boys. I’m on the fence, and need some coaxing and convincing.
by PaulSF on
Nov 24, 2008 9:14 PM PST
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the unis...
eh….could be worse.
Ernie is pimping it tonight though.
--www.AddictedToQuack.com, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on
Nov 24, 2008 9:19 PM PST
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Jay Bilas is wrong
That does NOT have to be an intentional foul, just because the foul occurred on a fast break. Thoughts?
by PaulSF on
Nov 24, 2008 9:20 PM PST
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Jay Bilas is a stupidhead.
That’s the only thing that comes to mind.
by grimc on
Nov 24, 2008 9:24 PM PST
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Initial thoughts...
This is the first I’ve seen of the team this year, and they look fast and athletic. Totally unpolished, but…they could surprise some people. They’ll definitely be fun to watch. And frustrating too.
Now, I’m off to bed. This is when Central Time is NOT a benefit. But DVR is great too.
GO DUCKS!
--www.AddictedToQuack.com, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on
Nov 24, 2008 9:24 PM PST
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Is Matt Humphrey
the next Bryce Taylor?
discuss.
They've gone to plaid!
by gribbit1 on
Nov 24, 2008 9:27 PM PST
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I think that’s a fair comparison, although I think Taylor had more talent. As I understand it, Humphrey is more of a shooter than a scorer.
by PaulSF on
Nov 24, 2008 9:30 PM PST
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I think he could develop the drive.
I seem to remember Bryce being a little shy when he came in, too.
They've gone to plaid!
by gribbit1 on
Nov 24, 2008 9:34 PM PST
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I think Taylor is a better athlete, but I could be wrong. Might be too early to tell.
by PaulSF on
Nov 24, 2008 9:37 PM PST
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Nash had an awful haircut
Wow. I mean…wow.
by grimc on
Nov 24, 2008 9:28 PM PST
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And then a GREAT pass by Catron to Dunigan for a score.
by PaulSF on
Nov 24, 2008 9:34 PM PST
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And then a nice fast break layup for Catron. Ducks closing the gap!
by PaulSF on
Nov 24, 2008 9:34 PM PST
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Dunigan needs to work on
earning the nickname “Dunkagain”. That should be the goal of his college career.
by grimc on
Nov 24, 2008 9:35 PM PST
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Well, that pass from Sim helped him with his newly appointed goal.
by PaulSF on
Nov 24, 2008 9:39 PM PST
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I have been saying that all year
Dunkigan- and igan and igan!!
Ducks Go!
by trumpetduck on
Nov 25, 2008 12:39 AM PST
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These guys are cardiac kids… they look terrible, until they do something totally awesome.
They've gone to plaid!
by gribbit1 on
Nov 24, 2008 9:39 PM PST
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That's the down side of Kent's style
Almost everybody has the green light to jack up threes
by grimc on
Nov 24, 2008 9:41 PM PST
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Down side?
I kind of look at it as an upside…D’Antoni-style!
by PaulSF on
Nov 24, 2008 9:42 PM PST
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Teondre Williams
Not sure anyone’s seen this, but if you haven’t, watch it now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri7QUcJvPMI
by PaulSF on
Nov 24, 2008 9:46 PM PST
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ouch
I’d never seen that
I know that you're thinking about making a Woodburn joke. Know that I will pummel you if you do.
I miss you, ATQ.
by WoodburnDave on
Nov 24, 2008 10:08 PM PST
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Ha! That’s going to be my new catch-phrase.
by PaulSF on
Nov 24, 2008 10:10 PM PST
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Catron is amazing
I’m loving the press. Its pushing the pace big time.
I know that you're thinking about making a Woodburn joke. Know that I will pummel you if you do.
I miss you, ATQ.
by WoodburnDave on
Nov 24, 2008 10:07 PM PST
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'tis I
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I miss you, ATQ.
by WoodburnDave on
Nov 24, 2008 10:11 PM PST
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catron spincycle. i’m loving the intensity
by stone86 on
Nov 24, 2008 10:09 PM PST
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First-half thoughts...
1. Catron has somehow transformed into a guard, “dribblin’ to ecstacy.”
2. We are ath-uh-let-ick. Period.
3. Where is Tajuan Porter? It appears ‘Bama is smothering him as far out as the time-line.
4. Dunigan brings a rare inside presence to this Oregon squad, and it’s showing. We’re still getting out-rebounded 15 to 13, but the size is opening up shots for everyone on the outside. We’re shooting 33% from behind the arc after a half.
5. Kent looks great in a Hawaiian shirt.
by PaulSF on
Nov 24, 2008 10:09 PM PST
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the play that really stands out as a sign of our potential was the sweet high-low
I can’t tell you how good it feels to have a halfway competent big man
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by WoodburnDave on
Nov 24, 2008 10:12 PM PST
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No kidding. I can’t remember the last time we had an athletic big man like Dunigan. Christopherson? Not so much. Crosswhite? He was a better pot smoker than he was an athlete. Robert Johnson? Hardly. A.D. Smith? Maybe. But Dunigan is a 6’10" dynamic big man, something Kent has not yet seen.
by PaulSF on
Nov 24, 2008 10:20 PM PST
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young teams are inconsistent
but we are starting to see the potential of these guys right now.
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I miss you, ATQ.
by WoodburnDave on
Nov 24, 2008 10:29 PM PST
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Dunigan = Man
I’m excited for this guy. He’s the real deal, at 6’10" with a lot of room for muscle.
by PaulSF on
Nov 24, 2008 10:29 PM PST
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Followed by a three by LeKendric. And the Ducks are up 13 all of a sudden.
by PaulSF on
Nov 24, 2008 10:38 PM PST
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its a gorgeous thing to watch
its just sweet, easy, free-flowing basketball
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I miss you, ATQ.
by WoodburnDave on
Nov 24, 2008 10:39 PM PST
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I'm diggin the jerseys
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by WoodburnDave on
Nov 24, 2008 10:38 PM PST
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this game is
very fun to watch. I didn’t like the refs calling all the fouls in the first half but is looking like it is helping us out more than Bama.
Joe
by pointguard10 on
Nov 24, 2008 10:40 PM PST
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I am a bit concerned about TP
his start to the season has been putrid. 0-10. Yuk.
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by WoodburnDave on
Nov 24, 2008 10:44 PM PST
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agreed.
at this point you might want to sit him down. he is looking flustered tonight, and we need a stronger defensive presence..
by stone86 on
Nov 24, 2008 10:46 PM PST
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and as soon as I say it he hits two in a row.
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by WoodburnDave on
Nov 24, 2008 10:53 PM PST
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agree
sixth man anyone? can we please bring him off the bench. Ot would make him better, he can play the bench 2 guard and roll.
Ducks Go!
by trumpetduck on
Nov 25, 2008 12:43 AM PST
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GREAT WIN!
Probably get our asses kicked by UNC tomorrow but it’ll be a good game for them to play…
Proud member of Duck nation!
by skywaker9 on
Nov 24, 2008 11:04 PM PST
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Dunnegan is awesome
He really is.
Proud member of Duck nation!
by skywaker9 on
Nov 24, 2008 11:05 PM PST
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Are they really talking about how much of a matchup problem Catron is for #1 North Carolina? Outstanding!
Ducks Go!
by trumpetduck on
Nov 24, 2008 11:18 PM PST
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