Apology to Masoli

by duckaroniandcheese on Dec 31, 2008 11:21 AM PST Comment 57 comments

Dear Jeremiah,

I want to congratulate you on your fantastic performance in the Holiday Bowl by offering a sincere apology. I sat through the deluge in Cal and then again the next week against Stanford, and yes; I was one of the boo birds. Between my boos I found time to make jokes that at least the Ducks will have a good point guard capable of crisp bounce passes this season. I remember seeing highlights and wondering where that guy went as the ball skipped across the turf.

The final drive against Stanford began to persuade me that you had "it" when it came to running the Oregon offense. I was still skeptical during the Arizona game and convinced by the end of the Civil War. Over the past couple months, I and the rest of the fan base have watched you become a capable and at times incredible quarterback.

During the Holiday Bowl, when you went down 17-7, the first thing that ran through my mind was "It's okay. We have Masoli." I was shocked at my reaction and it made me realize that what has taken place this year is special. I again offer my apology and rest assured, my lesson is learned. Here's to two more sensational years running the three headed monster.

Sincerely,

Jake

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I can honestly say I was onboard after UCLA.

"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."

by MarineCorpsDuck on Dec 31, 2008 12:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

For shame...

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by qrsouther on Dec 31, 2008 2:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

QB's take time and patience

Agreed that most of the Duck Nation owes Masoli an apology. Keep in mind that he was very low on the totem poll coming into the season and, after a series of injuries to multiple QB’s, he was thrust into the starting job. People have to be patient with young QB’s even though Masoli had led City College of SF to a national title, it was going to take him some time to adjust to the speed of the game.

A great win for the Ducks and a great way to wind down Belotti’s career if that’s the path he chooses.

by sports247365.wordpress on Dec 31, 2008 2:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Masoli caught my eye when he faxed his LOI

This was before Costa went down, looking at his raw stats it seemed like on paper he was the best QB we had. He was faster then Roper, More experience then Thomas or Harper, and had a slight advantage on paper with Costa who was a touch slower.

He was very green in the offense and it showed. He played well against Washington and Utah State, then I think they began to feed him more of the playbook and the learning curve was apparent on the field.

With more to digest Masoli slumped a touch in the middle of the season, his lack of experience with Oregon was apparent in USC, and he struggled against UCLA and Stanford when it came to throwing the ball. It wasn’t until the Zona game that he looked really comfortable and it took the Civil War to play well from Kickoff to the final whistle.

Given his sturdy frame, speed, and throwing ability it’s safe to say the job is his until he leaves, I hope we redshirt Thomas next year to maximize his eligibility.

by Cpassmore on Dec 31, 2008 2:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I was on the Masoli train from day one.

Sorry Mr. Roper, but I just didn’t have faith. I booed you from the first snap in game one, and wanted you to go back to working in the supermarket on Sesame Street. Masoli certainly earned his spot from his days in JC, and he certainly deserves to lead the pack in the “QB competition” for 09. As far as I’m concerned he’s set a high bar that everyone else needs to beat if they want his job.

by Squishy on Dec 31, 2008 2:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

...you booed Roper?

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by qrsouther on Dec 31, 2008 3:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Sigh

"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."

by MarineCorpsDuck on Dec 31, 2008 3:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry

*Ropert?

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by qrsouther on Dec 31, 2008 3:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I was just backing you up. I HATE when people boo the team. Boo the refs all day, but there is NOTHING to gain from booing the QB. These are 20 year old kids.

"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."

by MarineCorpsDuck on Dec 31, 2008 3:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

I love going to games win or loose, but nothing pisses me off more than hearing half ass fans boo our team. I boo the refs every bad call, but never do I boo the team. Like Marine duck said what good comes of that. Do you think that helps these kids become a better player by dealing with that? This is our team good and bad so deal with it or stay the hell home!

by ducksfan on Dec 31, 2008 4:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I hate "fans" who boo more than anything

They chose to go to your university above others and you boo them? Classless.

by gahnki on Dec 31, 2008 8:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Not that you’ll give a crap, but I booed him from the privacy of my own home and tv.

by Squishy on Jan 2, 2009 11:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Booing is classless

but I hate when people use the excuse for not booing someone in college that he doesn’t get paid. He gets a full ride scholarship that saves him and his family a ton of money.

by ConnorOSU on Jan 3, 2009 4:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

sorry

but his JUCO days didn’t earn him squat. his hard work during the year earned him the starting job for quite possibly the next 2 years

Everyone imposes his own system as far as his army can reach.
-Joe Stalin-

by WhiteRabbit on Dec 31, 2008 3:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I was one calling for DT

I am with the guy who started this thread, Im sorry also. I loved what I seen from DT and did not want to wait to get him on the field. I got impatient watching pass after pass drop to the ground. Once I could see him run the read option I did get hope. Still his passing game was still a few games away before it started to look good. Last night he looked great. If our recivers would be more consistant at catching the damn ball he would have even looked better. He wasent all that accurate, but most every ball was catchable by a D1 reciver. I am going to sink now into my 8 month depression with no duck football. I will sober up enough for spring ball.

by ducksfan on Dec 31, 2008 4:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

While I think it’s good they stuck with Masoli, I was also in the DT boat. I wasn’t really calling for his head.

Thomas has me excited for his potential. Chris Harper still does too.

We’ve got some amazing weapons going for us.

It's spelled ""S-H-U-Y-O-U-V-E-D-O-N-E-S-O-M-E-N-I-C-E-T-H-I-N-G-S-W-I-T-H-T-H-E-P-L-A-C-E"

by JShufelt on Dec 31, 2008 4:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm one of those people who still wants Chris Harper to get looked at at QB.

Just the incredible athleticism is so promising… Thomas and Masoli both have it and the arms, but Harper has just the most explosive player mentality we’ve seen on our team in a long time.

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by qrsouther on Dec 31, 2008 6:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Harper

I think the arm thing is an issue with Harper. I like him in the slot catching some passes in space – maybe some bubble screens or middle screens like an H-back – and also running a Duck version of the fly sweep with a very dangerous possibility of him pulling up to throw.

Masoli takes the snap, hands to Harper on the sweep, Harper running right now pulls up…it’s a throwback to Masoli and he’s got room down the sideline… Have fun defending that one boys.

Get Harper’s athleticism on the field, no doubt.

The ATQer formerly known as Seattle Quacker...oh yeah, I hate the wings.

by JConant on Dec 31, 2008 6:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

It's just so appealing at QB... how could he ever be stopped?

But you are right. We need him way more at WR, and we need to get DT and Masoli on the field too.

I feel absolutely balls terrible for Ropert though. Ropert is god!

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by qrsouther on Dec 31, 2008 6:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Masoli

I like Masoli more and more every time I see him play. I know that it is easier to say that after a big bowl win, but it is a true statement. I even think to the point of being disappointed that he went out so early in the BSU game. I wonder what he could have done had he stayed in?

If Masoli keeps improving over the summer, I would like to see him go into next year as the #1. I love all the other guys, but right now I am loving Masoli more.

Time to head out for some trash talking. I live in Boise so it should be a lippy night. Plus I demanded my buddy get a keg of ANY Oregon beer for his party.

Go Ducks!

I bleed grellow. Maybe I should get that checked out.

by spaceman21 on Dec 31, 2008 6:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

One more thing...

Just like Pat Chung this year, and J. Stewart the year before, I am going to be putting Mr. Masoli on the cover of my NCAA Football 2010 when it comes out. I’ve already decided, its just a matter of what picture to use.

I bleed grellow. Maybe I should get that checked out.

by spaceman21 on Dec 31, 2008 6:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

One with the new black jersey and black/dark green helmet would be sick.

"When Bellotti attempted to shake the hand of Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson after the game, Robinson offered his left hand. His right was swollen and battered from the Ducks' defense."

by MarineCorpsDuck on Dec 31, 2008 8:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You are right,

That would be sick. If I can get a picture with the right angle…I’ll do it. 100%.

I bleed grellow. Maybe I should get that checked out.

by spaceman21 on Jan 1, 2009 1:11 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

This one is pretty good. Looks like a cover to me.

by RipCityRoyCity on Jan 1, 2009 2:52 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

http://www.goducks.com/PhotoAlbum.dbml?ATCLID=1626063&SPSID=3383&SPID=233&PALBID=24310&DB_OEM_ID=500&PAGE_ID=&ZID=1411885

just copy the URL i couldn’t get it to copy right.

by RipCityRoyCity on Jan 1, 2009 2:52 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Here you go!

It's spelled ""S-H-U-Y-O-U-V-E-D-O-N-E-S-O-M-E-N-I-C-E-T-H-I-N-G-S-W-I-T-H-T-H-E-P-L-A-C-E"

by JShufelt on Jan 1, 2009 8:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Or

Is a mancrush on LeGarrette Blount considered beastiality?

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by qrsouther on Jan 1, 2009 10:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

This isn't really a candidate but look at Nick Reed!

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by qrsouther on Jan 1, 2009 10:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

hey!

where did you get those pictures butthol? those are mine! im not mad or anything just wanted to know how you got them.

"It was like some sort of crazy torture in the movies. How do people do that so long without taking a breath? I think my ears are still ringing."
-Adrian Peterson, describing Autzen

by dougall5505 on Jan 1, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You're Max?

Is a mancrush on LeGarrette Blount considered beastiality?

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by qrsouther on Jan 1, 2009 7:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i'm alex

those two of masoli are mine. i meant to respond to the post above this one.

"It was like some sort of crazy torture in the movies. How do people do that so long without taking a breath? I think my ears are still ringing."
-Adrian Peterson, describing Autzen

by dougall5505 on Jan 1, 2009 8:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

er ya i ment to respond to this one. sry

"It was like some sort of crazy torture in the movies. How do people do that so long without taking a breath? I think my ears are still ringing."
-Adrian Peterson, describing Autzen

by dougall5505 on Jan 1, 2009 8:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I got them from the Oregon Football Pictures group on Facebook, did you host them there?

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by qrsouther on Jan 1, 2009 9:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i put them up on facebook.

someone must have seen them somehow? can you link to the group?

"It was like some sort of crazy torture in the movies. How do people do that so long without taking a breath? I think my ears are still ringing."
-Adrian Peterson, describing Autzen

by dougall5505 on Jan 1, 2009 9:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Gahhh I can't stop!

Alright, I should probably be done.

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by qrsouther on Jan 1, 2009 10:08 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'm in.

One with the blackout jersey would look great. The white jerseys are sometimes a little hard to see. I was even a little hesitant to use Chung wearing a yellow one this year. If I could get the right shot of one of Blounts many leaps this year…that might make a good one too. I just plain love Oregon football.

I bleed grellow. Maybe I should get that checked out.

by spaceman21 on Jan 1, 2009 11:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You can find all of those here.

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by qrsouther on Jan 1, 2009 11:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I get a lot of my photos here
http://photos.oregonlive.com/category/4450/ducks

--Dominic

Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.

by dvieira on Jan 1, 2009 12:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Nice.

I appreciate the input too. Once I get mine all set up I will change my picture so you crazies can check it out. That wont be till June or July though, soooooooo stay tuned.

I bleed grellow. Maybe I should get that checked out.

by spaceman21 on Jan 2, 2009 4:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey! Joe Montana was at the UCLA game!

Looks like he’s sporting an Oregon track jacket too.

It's spelled ""S-H-U-Y-O-U-V-E-D-O-N-E-S-O-M-E-N-I-C-E-T-H-I-N-G-S-W-I-T-H-T-H-E-P-L-A-C-E"

by JShufelt on Jan 1, 2009 12:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Kelly's next QB coach?

Never happen, but I can dream.

by bradLL99 on Jan 1, 2009 1:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Wait, what?

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by qrsouther on Jan 1, 2009 1:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Why Montana was there...

His son is a pretty touted dual threat QB and he’s strongly considering Oregon. That’s right, we could have the son of Joe Montana vs the son of John Elway in a Pac 10 battle soon.

by Cpassmore on Jan 1, 2009 3:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

don’t forget the son of Neil Lomax who committed to Oregon State

--Dominic

Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.

by dvieira on Jan 1, 2009 3:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I think I prefer the son of the father of Jeremiah Masoli

My HDTV is a JustinTV streamer who doesn't just use a webcam :(

by inroywetrust on Jan 1, 2009 3:53 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

Where is the son of Dennis Dixon?

It's spelled ""S-H-U-Y-O-U-V-E-D-O-N-E-S-O-M-E-N-I-C-E-T-H-I-N-G-S-W-I-T-H-T-H-E-P-L-A-C-E"

by JShufelt on Jan 1, 2009 3:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

He's at DeLeSalle too

The Aliotti connection

by bradLL99 on Jan 1, 2009 4:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

this kid is the varsity qb for some high school in LA

will smith’s and wayne gretzky’s sons are both also on the team.

"It was like some sort of crazy torture in the movies. How do people do that so long without taking a breath? I think my ears are still ringing."
-Adrian Peterson, describing Autzen

by dougall5505 on Jan 1, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Goes to Oaks Christian now, DLS before.

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by qrsouther on Jan 1, 2009 7:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

ah darn

I have random DLS pride just because I’m from near there and once lied and told a guy I went there because he was bragging about going to Poly, it was the only thing that would shut him up.

by bradLL99 on Jan 1, 2009 9:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Did anyone see The Perfect Effort?

I only saw trailers and I was really stoked for the movie…

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by qrsouther on Jan 4, 2009 2:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That sounds like the worst ‘Friday Night Lights’ spinoff ever

My HDTV is a JustinTV streamer who doesn't just use a webcam :(

by inroywetrust on Jan 2, 2009 6:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

This:

After 13 games, the Ducks had set school records for points and yards per game, exceeding the averages from the historic 1998 season, while also surpassing last year’s rushing record. At midseason, however, boos were common in Autzen Stadium, in response to the play of Masoli, the decision to leave him in and the plays being called for him. The lack of faith clearly irks Bellotti, still.

"We practice and work with these men every single day," Bellotti said. "To think we may not see the big picture or know what we’re doing, I have to laugh at that, in all honesty."

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by qrsouther on Jan 5, 2009 9:43 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Is it just me or does Montana look kinda like the new James Bond?

by duckaroniandcheese on Jan 5, 2009 11:19 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

It's spelled ""S-H-U-Y-O-U-V-E-D-O-N-E-S-O-M-E-N-I-C-E-T-H-I-N-G-S-W-I-T-H-T-H-E-P-L-A-C-E"

by JShufelt on Jan 5, 2009 11:38 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

ill buy it

It's spelled "M-A-R-C-H-I-N-G-B-A-N-D."

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