Ducks With Spikes: Oregon Volleyball Tomorrow Night!
by Takimoto on Oct 29, 2009 3:53 PM PDT
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Happy USC Week everybody, but we're not here to talk about that. There are matters of nearly equal importance this weekend, mostly because the Beavers are involved. A recap of last week's volleyball action and an OSU preview after the jump. Plus, TINY SPANDEX SHORTS!!! TINY SPANDEX SHORTS!!! PICS IF YOU READ THE POST, I PROMISE!!!
Traveling to the LA schools is a tough task in basically any sport. Women's volleyball is no different, as the Ducks went 0-2 last week against UCLA and USC. Friday night at Pauley Pavilion, the Ducks found themselves down two sets to none against the Bruins, dropping the first set 26-24 and the second 25-18. The third set was a back and forth affair with eight lead changes before the Ducks, anchored by freshman Katherine Fischer's five kills, pulled away for a 25-22 win. The fourth set played out the same way, with Sonja Newcombe putting away her eighth and ninth kills of the set for the final two point in a 25-22 win. The Bruins simply proved too much in the fifth set, winning 15-9. As much as this loss hurts, the resiliency of the Ducks to come back from a 2-0 deficit on the road will pay dividends as the season progresses.
Coming off a five-set marathon, the Ducks simply couldn't finish off sets, losing by 2 points in all three sets to USC. Sonja Newcombe had a three-set season high 21 kills, but the Ducks lost in a sweep, 26-24, 25-23, and 30-28. Coach Jim Moore following the match:
"Our passing was OK, but we didn’t serve well the whole weekend. Sonja really stepped up – I can’t remember a player getting 20 kills and losing in three sets. Neticia also hit .460 today, but only got 15 swings so we have to do a better job of finding her."
The women's volleyball team needs all of our help tomorrow night at 7, when the Ducks continue the 2009 Civil War series with the Beavers of Oregon State. The Beavers are led by senior outside hitter Rachel Rourke, a 2008-2009 Under Armour All-American honorable mention player. They come in with an 11-10 record, 2-7 in Pac-10 play, and are currently nursing a 4 game losing streak. This should be a match the Ducks win handily, but with a rivalry game you never know. So, if you can, come out and support your Ducks tomorrow night at Mac Court. You can use this game as a warm up for your vocal chords.
Now that you've read the post, here are your obligatory spandex shorts pictures. Enjoy.
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May I suggest changing the title simply to the reason we are here...
TINY. SPANDEX. SHORTS.
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 29, 2009 3:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The image of ducks wielding big spikes was just too awesome.
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 29, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh my god. Dammit.
I feel like a moron, I just now got the title!
Why must you make me question my mental competence? WHY?
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 29, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it’s not mental incompetence when you were paying attention to other things in this post, besides the title… just saying
Kenny Wheaton #20; The Pick - 1994 v UW. Matthew Harper #20; The Pick #2 - 2007 - USC. John Boyett #20;...
by Matt Daddy on Oct 29, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You really shouldn’t patronize him like that, Matt.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Oct 29, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey, he’s 17, he can’t help it…
Kenny Wheaton #20; The Pick - 1994 v UW. Matthew Harper #20; The Pick #2 - 2007 - USC. John Boyett #20;...
by Matt Daddy on Oct 29, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think I like this vicarious scolding
I’m staying out of it…Neutrality baby!
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 29, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe a better headline would have been “Ducks Who Kill”?
Life is a sport: Watch other people play it.
by Al Orange on Oct 30, 2009 2:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Takimoto will singlehandedly get us excited for volleyball! If I lived in Eugene, I would definitely go to the game.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Oct 29, 2009 4:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously! Same here!
Tako, you should really become a professional promoter…You would be uncanny in your effectiveness!
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 29, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More effective than as a jersey contest picker, at least.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.
by qrsouther on Oct 29, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OH SNAP!
Oh no he di-in’t
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Oct 29, 2009 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooh, CALLED OUT!
It’s on now!
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 29, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Billie Jean, take a look at that SCOREBOARD!
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 29, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve regretted not majoring in Marketing or something like that.
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 29, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tako single-handedly got me excited!
Er…for volleyball, that is. Spandex shorts and all that.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Oct 29, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, mighty Juju, we thank you for the tiny Spandex shorts.
Life is a sport: Watch other people play it.
by Al Orange on Oct 29, 2009 4:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Best. Invention. Ever.
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 29, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Set the attendance record!
If you’re going to be in town, head over. We went to the game against Washington the Friday night before the Cal game. Great atmosphere! Totally worth going. They announced that was the 3rd largest crowd at Mac Court for a VB game ever.
This weekend:Eugene brimming with geeked Duck fans, Friday Night, Civil War, Pac-10 Volleyball, the record. The record can fall
"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 29, 2009 10:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Tak
How much you want to bet that I’m the only one here that actually read your post?
How in the world did the Ducks drop both in LA? I think I know. Same shit happened to us last year. (Plus I saw the UCLA match).
UCLA is a very tall team and will shut down your top hitter by assigning their tallest blocker to play man (Gill), not zone. They’re daring you to beat them with other hitters. How do I know? Even Fisher got into double-digit kills. How often does that happen? Usually it’s all Sonja and Enesi doing all the hitting right? You can’t shut down Sonja completely, but you can extend the match and get her tired…. tired enough to steal the match. In fact, the entire team was prob exhausted afterwards.
The next night you guys got beaten easily by one of the worse teams in the Pac, but USC didn’t beat you – UCLA did the night before. You girls’ legs got blown out during the epic five set match vs UCLA. Tall teams are great at creating long rallies.
Exact same shit happened to us last year.
by danzig on Oct 30, 2009 10:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn’t bet too much. I read it. I’m actually planning on going to the game tonight.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-H-I-M-S-E-L-F"
by JShufelt on Oct 30, 2009 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not worried, we beat them both in Eugene last year, we just need to do it again.
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 30, 2009 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How much you want to bet that I’m the only one here that actually read your post?
I’d take that bet. Really. I would.
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 30, 2009 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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