Quack Fix: Blount back as fifth string, race for the roses will be as exciting as ever
Apparently some running back was reinstated yesterday, or something. My RSS reader for OregonLive had nine new stories from last night. Every single one related to Blount. I'm ignoring all that indignation crap. We'll have some reaction on how Blount's reinstatement will affect the team in later today.
- The first main question will be how LeGarrette Blount fits into the gameplan. Blount practiced yesterday as the fifth string back, which should be no surprise. If he has playing time, he'll have to earn it. RB Coach Gary Cambell also stated later: "We're going to work [Blount] in to do everything he's done in the past...If a short yardage situation came up where I felt like I felt like we needed his size as an advantage, then yeah, we'll probably put him in there for that." For more from Campbell on the football situation, check out this video. But no matter what Blount does, LaMichael James is clear the #1 back.
- Well, the Pac-10 race could get really interesting. If Oregon and Arizona drop another game, things will become a huge mess. Rob Moseley rounds up how people are ranking the Pac-10 (such as Bob Clark), and I am really surprised at how many people are putting Stanford at the top of the Pac-10. Yes, I know they beat Oregon. But their gameplan worked out perfectly, and they don't match up that well against other conference teams. They executed against an Oregon team against whom they had some significant matchup advantages. That doesn't make them the best team in the conference over the entire season. Whatever happens, this Pac-10 race will be very exciting, and will come down to the final weekend.
- The Arizona game has been picked up by ABC, though the time is not yet known (it will be either 12:30 or 5 PST). If both Oregon and Arizona, I assume that it will be an evening game.
- In recruiting news one of Oregon's biggest DT prospects, George Uko, visited UCLA over the weekend and enjoyed that visit. Uko is thought to be a USC lock, though with the d-line problems we saw this past weekend, I'm still holding out hope. Getting a dominant DT like Uko would be huge for 2010. He visits Oregon this weekend against ASU.
- Moseley has his Monday practice update. Kelly said that the team practiced well, which shouldn't be a surprise after practicing well all year. Doesn't sound like there are any other big injuries to report, which is always a plus, especially after playing a physical team like Stanford.
- Lastly, you can watch Chip Kelly's weekly press conference here.
Leave any other quack in the comments. GO DUCKS!
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UCLA is so freaking annoying!!!
They are getting rewarded in terms of recruiting for no apparent reason! Their team is awful, yet they get Darrell Scott-and countless other fine prospects every year…I understand their location advantage-but come on!
Defense, Im talking to you! You want to kill this Osweiler fella...Come on defense, FOCUS god dammit!
I respect you Juju, you and your gorgeous brilliance
by CaDuck on Nov 10, 2009 7:24 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
From what I've heard
Neuheisel is a pretty good recruiter. And UCLA has a lot more to offer than just location advantage.
Sorry to take the wind out of your tirade there…it’s just not surprising at all to me.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Nov 10, 2009 7:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
UCLA should be a fairly easy place to recruit
I’m not an LA fan but Westwood would be a fun place to spend college for many kids.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
by skywaker9 on Nov 10, 2009 9:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It just seems to me like a notorious "wasted talent" school,
Great recruiting, rarely any positive results
Defense, Im talking to you! You want to kill this Osweiler fella...Come on defense, FOCUS god dammit!
I respect you Juju, you and your gorgeous brilliance
by CaDuck on Nov 10, 2009 3:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Current NFL players from UCLA:
Brendon Ayanbadejo
Dave Ball
Ryan Boschetti
Brandon Chillar
Kenyon Coleman
Spencer Havner
Chris Horton
Maurice Jones-Drew
Travis Kirschke
Chris Kluwe
Marcedes Lewis
Bret Lockett
Jarrad Page
Matt Slater
Matt Ware
It's spelled "S-H-U-G-O-T-F-E-L-T-U-P"
by JShufelt on Nov 10, 2009 3:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Great.
But football is a team sport.
Have they played decent as a team the last few years with this NFL talent? No.
Defense, Im talking to you! You want to kill this Osweiler fella...Come on defense, FOCUS god dammit!
I respect you Juju, you and your gorgeous brilliance
by CaDuck on Nov 10, 2009 4:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
From what I’ve heard
Neuheisel is a pretty good recruiter.
I wonder why?
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.
by qrsouther on Nov 10, 2009 8:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
remember when the weather was finally nice in the spring and the “talent” finally stopped wearing heavy coats and sweaters?
imagine that everyday. between the campus, living in LA and post-football connections you build, it’d be scary if UCLA ever figures it out. same with ASU.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Nov 10, 2009 9:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm looking forward to Saturday, attending the game
For a few reasons:
1. Blount will be back and get a big standing O.
2. Being there means I don’t have to watch the punch being replayed about 50 million times by ESPN.
3. We’re going to blowout the Devils. The initial line is Oregon -17.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
by skywaker9 on Nov 10, 2009 9:11 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Munchie Legeaux
what are the chances he goes Diante Jackson and changes his mind when the coaching staff gets fired?
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Nov 10, 2009 9:26 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Oregon dropped his offer long ago. At this point, it sounded like a lot of team soured on him.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Nov 10, 2009 9:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
shoulda known that was the case if he actually “chose” Colorado. what a mess. any idea if we dropped it cuz of Bennett looking good or something else?
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Nov 10, 2009 9:35 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Bennett looks good, and I think the coaching staff also is pleased with Hawkins. And there are some bigger prospects in 2011.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Nov 10, 2009 9:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Moseley Practice Report
…Cliff Harris… made athletic interceptions on the other half of the field.
Please oh please play him more on Saturday. Let’s not let ASU get off to any kind of start by picking on Lewis at corner again.
Kenny Wheaton #20; The Pick - 1994 v UW. Matthew Harper #20; The Pick #2 - 2007 v USC. John Boyett #20;...
by Matt Daddy on Nov 10, 2009 12:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
That must feel like true ecstasy for you to read...
You know, Chip Kelly sometimes responds to letters with surprising results (sending the disgruntled fan a check for example). Write Coach Kelly a letter asking for a lovely afternoon with Cliff…Who knows, it could happen
Defense, Im talking to you! You want to kill this Osweiler fella...Come on defense, FOCUS god dammit!
I respect you Juju, you and your gorgeous brilliance
by CaDuck on Nov 10, 2009 3:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Here’s a lovely afternoon with Cliff. Don’t forget to say hi to Norm!

--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
by dvieira on Nov 10, 2009 3:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRMMMMM!!!!
Kenny Wheaton #20; The Pick - 1994 v UW. Matthew Harper #20; The Pick #2 - 2007 v USC. John Boyett #20;...
by Matt Daddy on Nov 10, 2009 3:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Pasadena
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Nov 11, 2009 2:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Autzen this Saturday.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.
by qrsouther on Nov 11, 2009 5:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever you say Skip Belly
Defense, Im talking to you! You want to kill this Osweiler fella...Come on defense, FOCUS god dammit!
I respect you Juju, you and your gorgeous brilliance
by CaDuck on Nov 11, 2009 6:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs




















