Quack Fix: More reinstatement reactions, ASU still mum on starting QB, and is it really hoops season already?

by PaulSF on Nov 11, 2009 7:00 AM PST in Morning Quack Fix

Did anyone realize hoops season is upon us? It didn't really occur to me until I saw the highlights from Isiah Thomas' unimpressive college coaching debut last night. Wanna know what else didn't occur to me? That there's a Winston-Salem State. But apparently there must be, because the Ducks open their hoops season against them Friday night. Anyway, enough rambling. Here's your Morning Quack Fix:

Not surprisingly, there's been much discussion about LeGarrette Blount's reinstatement. The R-G's Adam Jude examines how Blount will fit in. The Oregonian's John Canzano compares Blount to former Oregon defensive back Rodney Woods, while John Hunt talks about James Harris, Oregon athletic department's nutritionist and life skills director, who helped Blount stay on task. CBSSports.com's Dennis Dodd, ESPN.com's Ted Miller, Sporting News' Matt Hayes, FoxSports.com's Pete Fiutak, and of course, ATQ's PaulSF (shameless plug alert!) all offer their opinions on the subject. Does anyone not have an opinion on Blount?
According to Miller, Arizona State head coach Dennis Erickson still doesn't know who he's going to start against the Ducks on Saturday: Danny Sullivan or Brock Osweiler. I'm not sure it'll matter. If USC can hold the Sun Devils to 9 points, chances are we'll be able to.
The R-G's Ron Bellamy issued a feature on Tim Wilson, the Oregon men's basketball team's strength and conditioning coach. Wilson was hired to fill the newly created position after head coach Ernie Kent's contract was extended following the 2007-08 season, and apparently we'll be seeing an immediate impact—at least when it comes to individual physiques—when the Ducks open the hoops season Friday.
Our SB Nation counterpart in Wisconsin, Bucky's 5th Quarter, posted the fourth rendition of their amusing mock playoff bracket. They've got the Ducks beating Cincy in the first round, but losing to Florida in Round 2. Fair 'nuff.
Ted Miller reported that Oregon's T.J. Ward, along with five other Pac-10 players, have already accepted invitations to the postseason East-West Shrine Game. Expect to see more Ducks on the list in the coming weeks.
Yesterday saw a couple non-hoops/football releases via GoDucks.com: The Oregon baseball team released its 2010 season schedule, and the Oregon men’s and women’s cross country teams will host the NCAA West Regional this Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Springfield Country Club.

As always, leave any relevant links or comments below.

GO DUCKS!

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Punishments

Some of the articles do bring up an interest point about the trichotomy of punishments that have been recently handed out.

1) Attempt to gouge someone’s eyes, and get suspended for a half-game. The full-game suspension doesn’t count since it was self-inflicted.
2) Punch someone in the face / charge some fans, and get suspended for half the season.
3) Lie to the NCAA, and get suspended for the year.

To paraphrase Jon Stewart: "The amount by which we beat USC would have crushed USC."

by ProbablyMonty on Nov 11, 2009 10:04 AM PST reply actions

A bit surprised they're only playing one game at PGE Park this year

Vs. OSU. Given the success of that series last year.

"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely

by skywaker9 on Nov 11, 2009 11:14 AM PST reply actions

I loved going to the game last year. Had about the worst seats possible, but it was a lot of fun.

It's spelled "S-H-U-G-O-T-F-E-L-T-U-P"

by JShufelt on Nov 11, 2009 11:35 AM PST up reply actions

Moseley Wed. practice report. Good note from him in the comments on the CB situation after being asked why Lewis was starting.

Javes Lewis is the most physical of the bunch, so he made the most sense [starting] against Gerhart last week. Honestly, there are about six different players who could start in any given week in the secondary, based on how the Ducks feel they match up with the opponent.

--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog

by jtlight on Nov 11, 2009 12:46 PM PST reply actions

And here’s the link.

--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog

by jtlight on Nov 11, 2009 12:46 PM PST up reply actions

Javes Lewis is apparently so physical,

That he does not even have to touch you to draw a PI call

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 12:58 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs

Hahah, awesome.

--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog

by jtlight on Nov 11, 2009 1:09 PM PST up reply actions

And even though tipped passes are supposed to be no PI

He’s so physical they won’t even wave it off when that happens.

"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely

by skywaker9 on Nov 11, 2009 1:16 PM PST up reply actions

Has there been any word from the officials office about any of the 'calls' in that game?

I’m assuming they were to review at least a few of them?
Do we ever get any reports on those things or are the refs in the ‘holier than thou’ category?

by DONALDUCK on Nov 11, 2009 7:31 PM PST up reply actions

I’m all for criticizing the refs less publicly. I have no desire for the Pac-10 to be the sequel to the mess that the SEC has gotten itself into.

WHO DAT!

by AllSaintsDay on Nov 13, 2009 10:18 AM PST up reply actions

I just landed in Portland and am enjoying a Bridgeport IPA for the first time in years. So many good beers I have to catch up with and I only have nine days….

by ntrebon on Nov 11, 2009 1:42 PM PST reply actions 1 recs