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I was at Autzen for this one, so I didn't take any notes.  But here are the things that stand out in my mind from the game:

  • All three QBs did a great job.  Roper was moving the ball and making good reads.  The only mistake was the pick where he inexplicably threw off his back foot.  Masoli came out a bit nervous, throwing passes that made me ask "when did Fife regain eligibility?", but he really settled down.  9/17 for 2 TDs and zero picks is not bad for your first D-1 action--and the TD laser to Maehl was one of the best passes I have ever seen.  And Harper was unstoppable running the ball.  He won't do that against a team with a real defense, and he'll have to throw it eventually, but you have to start gawking at the potential.
  • 16 completions were only to four receivers.  Terrance Scott was awesome, and J-Will and Maehl (despite a key drop in the first Q), we equally solid.  But I was surprised by the names I didn't hear.  No catches for Dickson.  I only saw Pflugrad once.  Did Holland even play?  I was a bit surprised by their silence.
  • JJ is back, and I like the fact that his carries were limited as well.  But he is looking fast, and had no issues cutting.  I was surprised Blount only had four carries, but the one where he drug everybody about ten yards was something to watch.
  • Speaking so something to watch, how about Jairus Byrd returning punts?  Freaking awesome.
  • It was a bit windy, but there was no excuse for Matt Evensen to miss a chip shot field goal and an extra point.  I have confidence that he'll figure it out, but he needs to do so in a hurry.
  • Where was Andre Crenshaw?  I saw him on one return, but was surprised that Alston was out there getting touches and Crenshaw wasn't.
  • Our defense is totally badass.  Period.  End of story.
  • Morgan Flint got a kick.  Yay.
  • In pregame introductions, Justin Roper got the biggest ovation of any Duck.
  • Only one thing really concerned me.  You know that Harper is going to get a few snaps every game.  But did Masoli's performance put us into dreaded two-QB (or, with Harper, 3 QB) system territory?

Not terribly insightful, I know, so post your observations.  Utah State is the perfect opponent for next week--Roper will have some time to get healthy.

GO DUCKS!!!

--Dave (addictedtoquack@gmail.com)

UPDATE:  A couple more I want to add:

Jake Locker is the real deal.  He is so elusive, and, even though his line wasn't great, I was very impressed with him live.

Also, the new scoreboard looks great, but the sound system is beyond awful.  Cut out about five times, and unintelligible the rest of the game.  I don't remember it being this bad in the past, but please, please fix it.

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I said the same thing

about Masoli’s TD pass. It was truly a thing of beauty, the way he led Maehl. I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a QB throw a pass like that one.

They've gone to plaid!

by gribbit1 on Aug 31, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ed Dickson

I was surprised he didn’t get any passes his way either seemed like last year he was unstoppable.But maybe UW was looking to take him out of the game I don’t know he should have a better game vs Utah state.

by go duckss on Sep 1, 2008 2:06 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rumor has it...

…that that was partly due to Masoli not knowing the full offense yet. He should get more involved as the season progesses and the QB’s get more comfortable with him

by inroywetrust on Sep 1, 2008 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Roper's ugly pick was the result

Of his concussion, which apparently occurred on the second play of the game. He got better quickly, but afterwards started to fade and got worse. So he was pulled for the game after the effect of his injury came to a crest.

Your friendly neighborhood placekicker.

by qrsouther on Sep 1, 2008 10:44 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jerseys

I agree with everyone, especially Dave’s comment about the defense being huge badasses…how fun is Patrick Chung to watch? One more comment: did everyone watching the game on tv notice the new way to wear a duck jersey? Showing a little stomach? Haha I first noticed on JJ and Thurmond,but I started noticing more and more…Oregon is bad ass!

by Benny B on Sep 1, 2008 1:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dave I agree and disagree

Yes. I fear the 2…3 QB system.
But the new scoreboard kind of sucked/was a joke. Yes, while showing full screen replays it was badass. Totally badass. But most of the time you look at it its covered in ads that make it look ridiculous, and the viewing area even smaller than the old screen. It would really do them well to lose the ads, and maintain the badassness throughout the game.

by coolconman on Sep 3, 2008 10:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep, I was definitely thinking the same thing

Your friendly neighborhood placekicker.

by qrsouther on Sep 7, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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