Quack Fix: An Oregon fan's letter to Matt Barkley, and this weekend's matchup is eerily similar to 2007's
by PaulSF on Oct 28, 2009 7:00 AM PDT
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Two weeks ago was Bye Week. Last week was Hate Week. This week? It's Backhanded Compliment Week. Take it in stride, Matt Barkley. As the linked letter states, "Your eardrums are what we are after—and we will stop at nothing to get them. PS: Nice hair." Here's your Morning Quack Fix:
- The Oregonian's John Hunt has article on the similarities between this weekend's matchup with USC and the game in 2007. I'd forgotten how eerily similar the circumstances were two years ago. Just in time for Halloween.
- ESPN.com's Ted Miller runs through some quick facts about this weekend's upcoming Pac-10 matchups. Did you know the Ducks have the nation's No. 16 scoring offense and the Trojans the nation's No. 16 scoring defense? Something's gotta give.
- The Oregonian's Aaron Fentress discusses former Oregon center Enoka Lucas's fresh start in the United Football League with the Florida Tuskers. It's good to hear Lucas has found a place to play pro football after unsuccessfully pursuing a career in the NFL.
- If you watched Buffalo's win over Carolina on Sunday, you already know about Jairus Byrd's recent success in his rookie year in the NFL. In case you don't know, Sal Maiorana of the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle has a great piece on Byrd's budding stardom. Maiorana points out Byrd's on pace to take home the defensive rookie of the year award if he continues to play as well as he has.
- Bleacher Report scribe Fletcher Johnson issued his weekly Oregon Strategy Session, obviously discussing Oregon's ensuing matchup with USC. Always worth a read if you have time.
As always, leave any relevant links or comments below.
GO DUCKS!
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OH MY GOD!!!!
Now we (Chip Kelly included) are completely overlooking college football alltogether to wait for Byrd’s RDPOY honors! We are screwed! PANIC?
On Halloween; USC will die, Matt Barkley will cry, and all of the little bandwagoning Trojan fans will shout "WHY!?"
In the holy name of Juju, I am the humblest of servants
by CaDuck on Oct 28, 2009 7:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mcshay just picked the trojans on SC 5 mins ago
eh, always liked mel kiper and his superpowered hair more anyway :P
Q: How many OSU freshmen does it take to change a light bulb?
A: None, it's a sophomore course.
by axemen23 on Oct 28, 2009 7:57 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I have this vision of Kiper putting on that hair Darth Vader style before every TV appearance.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Oct 28, 2009 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.
by qrsouther on Oct 28, 2009 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the media will be pretty split on this game
I see more people picking Oregon than they did when we played Cal, but I also see a lot of people picking USC because they are ranked higher and believe they are a better team. Either way, who cares, no love now, means eating crow later
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
by haveasoda on Oct 28, 2009 8:16 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is kind of like USC 2007
But they are not as good on either side and although we are not quite as good on offense, our defense is much better.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
by skywaker9 on Oct 28, 2009 8:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me?
Or is Barkley getting a lot of credit for the tOSU game, even though he was pretty bad for three and a half quarters and then just okay on that last drive (seriously, he made one or two good passes, the rest was Joe McKnight running wild). I’m not doubting the kid’s ability; he’s obviously very talented and makes some very good plays. I’m just curious why USC people (and some Oregon people – see the above letter) are so eager to point to tOSU as the reason why Barkley can succeed in a hostile road environment like Autzen.
I don’t know about you guys, but if Barkley goes 15 for 31, 195, no TD’s, 1 INT, I will say we have a great shot to win the game.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Oct 28, 2009 9:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
if Barkley goes 15 for 31, 195, no TD’s, 1 INT, I will say we have a great shot to win the game.
so did tOSU
by echo31 on Oct 28, 2009 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All due respect to your point, Oregon’s offense/special teams are better than tOSU’s.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Oct 28, 2009 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think thats the point
if those are his numbers we should rock them
How many teams in the nation can say there holder is a legitimate threat? Amazing work podcast!
by trumpetduck on Oct 28, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
right, I was simply pointing out that tOSU was in that game until that final TD was scored
by echo31 on Oct 28, 2009 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, no prob, I just misunderstood you.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Oct 28, 2009 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Am the only who thinks their "V for Victory" sign is just a peace sign?
I feel like I’m taking crazy pills here!!!
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.
by qrsouther on Oct 28, 2009 9:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Obey my dog!
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Oct 28, 2009 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately, no. That will always remind me of this picture.
Now 2-0 in Husky Stadium with a win each for LSU and Oregon.
I support Sonja Newcombe for Heisman.
All Saints Day 1966: the NFL awards New Orleans a franchise. WHODAT!
by AllSaintsDay on Oct 28, 2009 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's awesome.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.
by qrsouther on Oct 28, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I feel like I'm taking crazy pills"
Mugatu? Is that really you?
On Halloween; USC will die, Matt Barkley will cry, and all of the little bandwagoning Trojan fans will shout "WHY!?"
In the holy name of Juju, I am the humblest of servants
by CaDuck on Oct 28, 2009 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it also means "2 please"
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
by haveasoda on Oct 28, 2009 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or it’s being really cocky towards someone that doesn’t have two fingers.
“Look what I’ve got, bitch! These things are useful!”
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-H-I-M-S-E-L-F"
by JShufelt on Oct 28, 2009 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its how they say fuck you in england
for the reason, useful for long bowmen that is.
Is it Saturday yet?
by trumpetduck on Oct 28, 2009 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figured you of all would get the reference. :-)
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-H-I-M-S-E-L-F"
by JShufelt on Oct 28, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shu, I think you are right
and Oregon fans make the hand sign of how big their “manhood” is
by Matt Daddy on Oct 28, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn straight we do!
On Halloween; USC will die, Matt Barkley will cry, and all of the little bandwagoning Trojan fans will shout "WHY!?"
In the holy name of Juju, I am the humblest of servants
by CaDuck on Oct 28, 2009 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stunts and Gymnastics Media Day
Got a shot of Jerry Allen atop the pyramid
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
by dvieira on Oct 28, 2009 9:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Clever point Hunt and all BUT
…can we not talk about 2007?! I have already sensed the similarities and am already getting really nervous that we have to go play @Arizona. I hate that damn field for being the place our beloved Dennis Dixon went down and I really, sincerely hope nothing like what happened to him happens to our boys this year. It’s bad enough that ESPN.com’s college football main page has an article about Autzen’s noise that has a picture of Dennis. WE DO NOT WANT TO RISK THE JINX TOO MUCH HERE PEOPLE!
I’m sorry to writing-shout and get paranoid, but dear Heaven even thinking about Dennis still breaks my damn heart.
GO DUCKS!
by KTClovestheducks on Oct 28, 2009 11:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
dont for get about Kellen
he is good friends with Juju
How many teams in the nation can say there holder is a legitimate threat? Amazing work podcast!
by trumpetduck on Oct 28, 2009 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Compound words are overrated anyway. I'm with you on this one Kyle.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.
by qrsouther on Oct 28, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
*Over rated.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.
by qrsouther on Oct 28, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
clap clap clap-clap-clap
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-H-I-M-S-E-L-F"
by JShufelt on Oct 28, 2009 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are you guys doing? You’re only making our victory over compound words look worse…
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Oct 28, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well that’s subjective.
It's spelled "T-A-K-O-T-U-E-S-D-A-Y-S-!-!-!."
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 Oct 28, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh crap… you’re right… PANIC!
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-H-I-M-S-E-L-F"
by JShufelt on Oct 28, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never PANIC! for I know that Juju is with me always
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
by dvieira on Oct 28, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is a great article about autzen
How many teams in the nation can say there holder is a legitimate threat? Amazing work podcast!
by trumpetduck on Oct 28, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like this...I hate Duke, but I like this
Cameron Outdoor Stadium = Autzen
by Matt Daddy on Oct 28, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that was a pretty great line.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Oct 28, 2009 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES!
Phil Steele picks against the Ducks again!
Again, he goes against his computers…..
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Oct 28, 2009 11:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You know, I’m beginning to think this Steele fellow might actually be a secret Duck who is using his apparent “opposite powers” (along with the Rand Corporation and in conjunction with the Reverse Vampires) to help the Ducks along.
That being said, he’s still a giant d-bag. (wink wink)
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Oct 28, 2009 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Either that or CK kicked his hypothetical dog.
"It amazes me that you understand (...) the number one play of what their offense is and what they do best, AND you still can't stop it!" - Craig James
by AcadianTraverse on Oct 28, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that a euphemism?
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-H-I-M-S-E-L-F"
by JShufelt on Oct 28, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just to Chip doing away with more hypotheticals.
"It amazes me that you understand (...) the number one play of what their offense is and what they do best, AND you still can't stop it!" - Craig James
by AcadianTraverse on Oct 28, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chip Kelly doesn’t deal in hypotheticals. Nor does he kick them.
It's spelled "T-A-K-O-T-U-E-S-D-A-Y-S-!-!-!."
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 Oct 28, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hypotheticals are distractions.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.
by qrsouther on Oct 28, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And just like that my theory is bunk
"It amazes me that you understand (...) the number one play of what their offense is and what they do best, AND you still can't stop it!" - Craig James
by AcadianTraverse on Oct 28, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and the Saucer People. Forgot about them.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Oct 28, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he's a Huskie
Or married to one.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
by skywaker9 on Oct 28, 2009 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In seriousness, I’m beginning to wonder if his computer just can’t handle special teams success. Is their evidence that the Ducks’ success on turnovers and special teams is unsustainable? Are those points too unpredictable so he doesn’t include them in his calculations?
On some level, I agree, a blocked punt isn’t something you can rely on every week. But special teams success isn’t an accident, either. The Ducks are doing something right, and Steele’s machine isn’t giving them enough credit for that.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Oct 28, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been saying this to folks
Once or twice is a fluke, as often as we’re doing it means that it is a real trend.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
by skywaker9 on Oct 28, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dixon to be on Gameday as celebrity pick’em guest?
The place will go nuts….
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Oct 28, 2009 11:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just when I thought I couldn’t get any more excited…
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-H-I-M-S-E-L-F"
by JShufelt on Oct 28, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There will literally be riots. Seriously, they will riot
On Halloween; USC will die, Matt Barkley will cry, and all of the little bandwagoning Trojan fans will shout "WHY!?"
In the holy name of Juju, I am the humblest of servants
by CaDuck on Oct 28, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
even if it is not Dixon
from MB quotes we are going to love it. Is it Saturday yet?
How many teams in the nation can say there holder is a legitimate threat? Amazing work podcast!
by trumpetduck on Oct 28, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damnit!
I was trying to go the whole year without peeing myself in front of a bunch of strangers and TV cameras. Thanks Dennis Dixon…
It's spelled "T-A-K-O-T-U-E-S-D-A-Y-S-!-!-!."
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 Oct 28, 2009 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Look on the bright side
Once you get the first one out of the way, you can go wild the rest of the year. You’ve got 2+ months of uninhibited public urination.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Oct 28, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
God, you’re so right. This is gonna be fantastic!
It's spelled "T-A-K-O-T-U-E-S-D-A-Y-S-!-!-!."
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 Oct 28, 2009 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Basketball Media
Here is Kent’s TINY schpeel (spelling?)
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
by haveasoda on Oct 28, 2009 12:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
CFL Shelly SMith talks about talking with Masoli
He is feeling 100% and the coaches are trying to show each other up with the creative game planning.
Darn, that sounds terrible.
Is it Saturday yet?
by trumpetduck on Oct 28, 2009 12:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
PANIC!
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-H-I-M-S-E-L-F"
by JShufelt on Oct 28, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This car looks an awful lot like our black football helmets…
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Oct 28, 2009 1:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lotus Exige? Just a rich mans mid life crisis (Miata)!
On Halloween; USC will die, Matt Barkley will cry, and all of the little bandwagoning Trojan fans will shout "WHY!?"
In the holy name of Juju, I am the humblest of servants
by CaDuck on Oct 28, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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