Morning Quack Fix: 1.28.09

by PaulSF on Jan 28, 2009 7:00 AM PST in Morning Quack Fix

Tyrone Biggums

Yes, Tyrone. It's time for today's Free Quack Giveaway. Here's your daily fix:

Two pieces of bad news on the football recruiting front, and both involve Clemson. First, 5-star quarterback recruit Tajh Boyd announced yesterday he's picked the Tigers over Oregon and Ohio State. The Oregonian's John Hunt has more on Boyd's decision. And to add insult to injury, Under Armour All-American defensive end Sam Montgomery canceled his trip to Eugene and has eliminated the Ducks from consideration. And to top it off, Clemson is part of the reason, reportedly pushing hard for Montgomery. Ouch! I think we need to get Clemson on the 2011 schedule for a little payback.
This is relatively old news, but I might as well kick you while you're down. Last week, ntrebon posted this tid bit in the comments of the Fix's Jan. 23 edition, but I thought it was worth a more formal announcement: Standout prep WR Markus Wheaton has verbally committed to Oregon State. Hmm, Wheaton...that name sounds really familiar, doesn't it? Yeah, it does (they're cousins). I think I just threw up in my mouth.
The Oregonian's Ken Goe thinks the Scott Frost hiring is more than just a potentially great addition to the Oregon coaching staff, it's an indication that Bellotti is still in charge.
Let's end on a positive note: Former Oregon hoops standout Luke Jackson, who is currently playing for the NBA D-League's Idaho Stampede, has been named NBA D-League Performer of the Week. And another former Duck has been in the news: Fred(dy) Jones is back in an NBA uniform, amid a 10-day contract with the LA Clippers.

Sorry for all the negative headlines. But, as with any addiction, Quack isn't always a walk in the park. Feel free to post any other links that come up during the day.

GO DUCKS!

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How much would one like to bet that Civil War 2010

There is a clip of Mike Parker going “MARKUS WHEATON’S GONNA SCORE! MARKUS WHEATON’S GONNA SCORE!” played before the game

I support Takimoto in his effort to support Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.

by The VD Special on Jan 28, 2009 12:25 PM PST reply actions

Civil War Smack?

I wish good luck and godspeed to Markus. If he scores five times in that game the Beavs might be within a few touchdowns of the 70+ points Masoli’s going to put up in his final Civil War.

It’s his cousin and we’ve got plenty of firepower on offense. Markus going to OSU = no big deal.

At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

by JConant on Jan 28, 2009 2:04 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

Best. Paragraph. Ever.

Is a mancrush on LeGarrette Blount considered beastiality?

Addicted To Quack [dot] com; !Holy Masoli!

by qrsouther on Jan 30, 2009 12:39 PM PST up reply actions

Freddy

looked great against the Blazers the other night. Started at PG, got 19 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists. Even shot the 3, 3-5.

by pualo on Jan 28, 2009 12:28 PM PST reply actions

Tyrone says what!!

Yeah that pic fits perfect! But its only a year or two more before the Ducks start landing the 4-5 stars consistently. Especially after we start off the new season beating on Boise St. and Utah in the first few weeks!
Read an article about Bryce Brown that was disturbing this afternoon.
http://www.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=905423
Didnt even mention Oregon in the running this time.

by DWilk on Jan 28, 2009 5:14 PM PST reply actions

no more boyd to entice him. Too bad. I he would awesome to have but loosing him wouldn’t be the end of the world.

Ducks Go!
694, bam!

by trumpetduck on Jan 28, 2009 6:35 PM PST up reply actions

Am I the only one who feels like Bryce Brown's kind of a POS?

I mean, he’s basically letting other people decide for him. He committed to Miami just because his brother’s there. He’s talking about seeing which recruits go where and making his decision based on that. I don’t know if I even want a player who doesn’t have a mind of his own. Or do I?

Hmmmm…

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

I support inroywetrust in his support of The VD Special in his support of me supporting Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.

by Takimoto on Jan 29, 2009 10:50 AM PST reply actions