Quack Fix: The worrying has begun as Ducks prepare for Arizona, ducks land RB commit
by jtlight on Nov 18, 2009 7:47 AM PST
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PrintWell, the PANIC(!!!) has begun. Matt Daddy kicked things off last night with his fanpost, and it seems that everyone has jumped on the bandwagon.
- Ken Woody, who always turns out great posts, has one on the offensive formations that Stanford used to topple Oregon two weeks ago. He finds a lot of similarity between those plays and the plays Arizona used to smash the ducks in 2006. While Arizona does not have the personnel of Stanford, they are still dangerous running the ball. The Duck defense was able to defend these plays against ASU, but then again, ASU is terrible. I'm optimistic that the Ducks will be able to handle what the Arizona offense throws at it, and I'll be posting on that in the next couple days.
- As usual, the defensive line will be key in stopping the opponent running game, and the Oregonian has an article on Jerry Azzinaro and the d-line prep for the upcoming game. The success of the defensive line has really opened up the defense, and allows it to attack the opposing offense, which has taken a lot of pressure off of the injury ravaged secondary. If the front 7 can handle the UA offense, the Ducks should be in great shape.
- The Oregon players are also preparing for what Rob Moseley describes as the 'Tucson Triangle.' While much of the Oregon team is very different than the 2007 team, many of the Ducks still remember that Thursday night in Tucson. However, Chip Kelly sets the tone for the team: "Every year’s a different team, every year’s a different chapter, so it doesn’t stir anything for us. I know I won’t mention it or talk about it." The players know that Arizona will fight hard, and so they are preparing as normal, which is pretty much all you can ask of them.
- In recruiting news, Oregon has a firm commitment from Dontae Williams, according to DuckSportsAuthority. Williams recruiting has been quite bizarre, and many thought that he would not end up Oregon after meeting with coaches after the USC game. However, he's now a Duck, and will make an excellent addition to the team, especially with his size and strength.
- The top RB recruit in the country, Marcus Lattimore out of South Carolina, has also been a top prospect for the Ducks, and has set his visit date to January 15th. Also, TE Christian Thomas has the Ducks rising after his visit during the ASU game.
- In basketball alumni news, Lost Letterman has an interview with former UO guard Terrell Brandon.
- Lastly, the Statesman Journal has a piece on the return of T.J. Ward, who has been producing at an incredibly high rate since his return. However, despite his successes, I am still wary of Ward and how he's a liability in the secondary.
After the jump, we have two videos, one on the defensive preparations for Arizona, and another Matthew Knight Arena Construction update. GO DUCKS!
Duck defenders talking about Arizona preparations
Matthew Knight Arena Construction Update
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Please! It's spelled TUCSON
I’m not from there, I don’t want to go there, and I cheer for nothing remotely near there——but if you wish to Know Thine Enemy (Sun Tzu), ya gotta spell him right.
Life is a sport: Watch other people play it.
Holy crap, I somehow never noticed this. Thanks for pointing that out.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Tzuson?
WHO DAT!
The football monopoly in Los Angeles *is* officially over.
by AllSaintsDay on Nov 18, 2009 9:58 AM PST up reply actions
Zeuson?
There is a time and place for everything...But its always Juju time!
Chug-a-chug-a-chug-a-JU-JU
Currently initiating Eddie Pleasant BLITZkreig upon Nick Foles. Standby for further information.
Tuscalooson?
Addicted To Quack [dot] com
Officially getting some more often than The VD Special since 2009.
Arrogance and BTSNBN
Let this be the ultimate warning for fan over-confidence. Don’t let this be you.
…and for those of you that joined AtQ during the Holiday Bowl or later, you don’t even know the half of it with the author of this.
FINISH
by MarineCorpsDuck on Nov 18, 2009 7:56 AM PST reply actions
I am confused.
I try not to get into the whole Duck/OSU thing too much. Even though I am a HUGE Ducks fan I don’t live in that part of the country and have no OSU fan to make fun of/mock when they lose so I don’t have that daily opportunity to engage in rivalary banter. But when I do get engaged in who is better than who am I wrong in thinking that one of the cornerstones of a OSU fan’s schtick is that Riley does more with less when it comes to bringing in kids who might not be as well highly recruited. Didn’t the article talk about having more talented players then the other team(Ducks)? Well which is it? Is Riley a great coach because he brings in sleepers and coaches them up or does he bring in 5 star recruits and coach them down?
Can anyone help explain this mistery?
If Duke ever built a Cameron Outdoor Stadium, it would be Autzen.
A quick thought about zona, offense, and such
the post about how ‘furd beat you is spot on. O’s have not been able to stop a power/man running game for years. Against us, however, they did very little power/man running it was mostly all zone…to the tune of less than 100 yards. the O defense practices against the best zone running team in the country every day…..if they don’t pull out the power game, it will be quite possible to shut off the run game. Stopping the passing game is all about disruption of foles timing. if he’s in step, plant, release kinda mode…..long day for the ducks.
Go Bears Go
I’m getting less worried about the Arizona passing game though. I think it will feed right into our defensive strengths. We have done an awesome job this year of taking away short passes and tackling well, and all Arizona has is a short game.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
It looked like the Ducks were really working hard on two things versus ASU. Zone blitz, and shifting coverages just before the snap. Both were clearly targeting ASU’s use of a young QB. Of course Foles has more experience now, but he’s still a pup. I expect those strategies to have a least some impact on his timing.
Key question, can pressure off the edge get to Foles before he gets his quick passes off? Specifically, I’m talking about Eddie P. blitzing from outside. That concerns me some. Press coverage on receivers might make Foles double-clutch a few balls, and that could lead to sacks. I’d also like to see Oregon’s interior linemen get their hands up in Foles’ passing lanes. Tipped balls rarely go well for the offense. Maybe we see another big impact by Bair in this game.
Short passing game = I’m looking for a pick-six by Spencer Paysinger.
"...the noise is one aspect, but you can feel the intensity of their crowd." - Pete Carroll on Oregon's Autzen Stadium.
But also, we’ve done a spectacular job against the short passing game. Outside of Purdue, we’ve tackled well, and limited yards after catch.
I’m think we’re gonna try and force Foles to beat us deep, and we’re also going to try and confuse Foles by bringing pressure from some LB sports, not others, etc. Even if he gets passes off, he’ll have to keep his eyes open for the LBs, which could cause indecision.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
If only Paysinger could catch...
He’s had at least four that have hit him directly in the hands this year…and dropped them. He’s the Jaison Williams of the linebacking corps. I’m not hating on him, but seriously…reach out, make a triangle, squeeze, and bring the ball in, man.
"KENNY WHEATON'S GONNA SCORE!! KENNY WHEATON!!--Jerry Allen, 1994"
I agree and it’s crazy for 2 reasons. First, he had that nice pick-6 in the CW last year. And secondly, I’m pretty sure he was initially recruited as a WR. Good choice to convert to LB there!
He can run, he can pass, he is sicker than e-coli. Jeremiah always keeps things rolling.
by MarineCorpsDuck on Nov 18, 2009 4:40 PM PST up reply actions
Fletch, you’re so right. That, and he’s obviously teaching Cliff Harris how to make interceptions as well. Good for Paysinger, though, taking the young guys under his wing. Juju favors such behavior.
JT – I think you’re dead on about the tackling. I’m wondering if blitzing up the middle would be more effective. If Foles is all about the quick release, I think it becomes ideal to get in his face – and in his vision – quickly. I like the big hits from the outside, but the ASU QB with the quick feet showed you can sidestep those blitzes if the tackler is coming out of control. Up the middle might make Foles more uncomfortable.
"...the noise is one aspect, but you can feel the intensity of their crowd." - Pete Carroll on Oregon's Autzen Stadium.
The outside blitzes were working fine against a not as mobile Osweiler cutting the field in half. Oregon’s D didn’t adjust when the more mobile Sampsonite came in. I think Foles has decent mobility but is not the scrambling threat that Swamy was.
I agree that inside blitzes would be better, it would also force their running game to go outside where our speed is… just got to make sure they wrap up and tackle though
Kenny Wheaton #20; The Pick - 1994 v UW. Matthew Harper #20; The Pick #2 - 2007 v USC. John Boyett #20;...
You’re right, there was simply no adjustment to pursuit when Samson came in for ASU. I think we’ll be just fine against Foles, who really isn’t all that quick.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
They run a version of the same offense we run
We do well against spread attacks. Why not, after all we practice against the best one in the country every week.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
As I noted last night
Jordan Kent is now a member of the St. Louis Rams. Good luck JK!
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Williams
Can anyone speak as to what supposedly happened when Williams met with the coaching staff?
In any case, it’s a huge pickup.
Last night, Moseley made an aside via Twitter that the Ducks control their own destiny as far as their second consecutive year of finishing out vs. two OSUs.
Should this occur, I suggest we force the Buckeyes to wear orange and black, just for good measure.
WHO DAT!
The football monopoly in Los Angeles *is* officially over.
I just made a FanShot. Dontae Williams apparently committed to the Ducks!
He can run, he can pass, he is sicker than e-coli. Jeremiah always keeps things rolling.
by MarineCorpsDuck on Nov 18, 2009 10:21 AM PST reply actions
I'm excited about Williams,
However, I read a completely unconfirmed report that his grades were scaring many programs away from him. It had no proof, but my natural state of inner panic took over. I hope for the sake of both he and our program that he does not have to go through the J.C route…
There is a time and place for everything...But its always Juju time!
Chug-a-chug-a-chug-a-JU-JU
Currently initiating Eddie Pleasant BLITZkreig upon Nick Foles. Standby for further information.
Well, after our bowl game, perhaps you can ask Juju if it’d be okay to use his powers for recruiting.
He can run, he can pass, he is sicker than e-coli. Jeremiah always keeps things rolling.
by MarineCorpsDuck on Nov 18, 2009 4:41 PM PST up reply actions
who’s to say Juju is a “he”? Could you possibly be upsetting a female Juju? Or is Juju some sort of energy form, devoid of gender
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Hmmm,
“Some sort of energy form” you speculate. If that were the case, I think we have all seen Juju’s closest relative:
There is a time and place for everything...But its always Juju time!
Chug-a-chug-a-chug-a-JU-JU
Currently initiating Eddie Pleasant BLITZkreig upon Nick Foles. Standby for further information.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com
Officially getting some more often than The VD Special since 2009.
by qrsouther on Nov 19, 2009 8:12 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I like it, my favorite Juju picture yet
Kenny Wheaton #20; The Pick - 1994 v UW. Matthew Harper #20; The Pick #2 - 2007 v USC. John Boyett #20;...
indeed, there is no doubt in my mind juju is female
GEEEEEERHAAAAAAARRRT!!!!!!
(arms and eyes to sky, ala Stephen Colbert)
by Bill Musgrave on Nov 19, 2009 12:03 AM PST up reply actions
Sweeeeet
Glad to see Williams finally pull the ol’trigger. There has been non-stop rumors of whether or not he has committed. Not its official!
There is a time and place for everything...But its always Juju time!
Chug-a-chug-a-chug-a-JU-JU
Currently initiating Eddie Pleasant BLITZkreig upon Nick Foles. Standby for further information.
Is it just me or is there something wrong with this sentence?
From this Link
Bowl Championship Series Coordinator John Swofford, on behalf of the BCS commissioners and the Notre Dame Director of Athletics
So we have to ask Notre Dame’s permission before there are changes to the BCS administration? Does Notre Dame have as much of a vote in the BCS system as a BCS Commish? Seriously, am I missing something?
Kenny Wheaton #20; The Pick - 1994 v UW. Matthew Harper #20; The Pick #2 - 2007 v USC. John Boyett #20;...
The Big Six conferences should tell Notre Dame to fuck off
and relegate them to non-AQ status. Force those fuckers to join the big ten or big east, or slide further into irrelevance than they already are.
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, SBN's Oregon Ducks blog
by David Piper on Nov 18, 2009 11:39 PM PST up reply actions
I'm being serious here
Does Notre Fucking Dame have as much say as an entire conference commissioner in the BCS? Why the hell is this allowed?
This just goes to further my argument that the reason the BCS sucks is because of Notre Dame.
Kenny Wheaton #20; The Pick - 1994 v UW. Matthew Harper #20; The Pick #2 - 2007 v USC. John Boyett #20;...
Probably. They are at least on equal footing with any BCS conference AD.
Want to make your blood boil? Most conferences split bowl rewards. Notre Dame not only isn’t in any conference, they have special rules to help them get into the BCS.
Until they play on a more even field, I want to see Notre Dame fail to reach a bowl game each and every year.
It's spelled "S-H-U-V-3-0-0-0"
One part of me agrees,
The other likes seeing Notre Dame get destroyed in their BCS bowl; more shattered emotions that way :) Plus, Lou Holtz will talk all of this smack before the game, then retreat into his turtle shell of solitude and cry after the slaughter takes place
There is a time and place for everything...But its always Juju time!
Chug-a-chug-a-chug-a-JU-JU
Currently initiating Eddie Pleasant BLITZkreig upon Nick Foles. Standby for further information.
Notre Dame still gets a fuckton of money regardless if they win or lose a BCS bowl. They don’t deserve to even smell the money.
It's spelled "S-H-U-V-3-0-0-0"
Yeah,
But their money they earn clearly does not help their cause at all. Plus, seeing Notre Dame get destroyed annually in BCS games is almost priceless :)
There is a time and place for everything...But its always Juju time!
Chug-a-chug-a-chug-a-JU-JU
Currently initiating Eddie Pleasant BLITZkreig upon Nick Foles. Standby for further information.
It's about the money
Notre Dame is presitgious and generates a lot of cash. They have a huge fanbase. It’s going to take YEARS of mediocrity/suckitude before that’s not true. So as ridiculous as it is from a football standpoint, it makes sense for the NCAA financially. If they piss off Notre Dame, they’ll piss off a lot of people.
It’s stupid, but that’s the reality.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Anyhow MD, that was a greaat catch!
I glossed right over that sentence. I was glad to see the post about ’ Who is this guy?’ becuz I figgered nothing good was going to come out of the BCS and you caught them suckers straight up. Nice job.
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