Early thoughts on the CW 09 (AKA Armageddon)
Because it's only the biggest damn CW of our lives, and possibly one of the most important games we'll play if it gets us to the Rose Bowl, I figured I'd start the panic and the focus early.
For a start, we need a name for the game. We can't overhype this enough. I'm proposing "Armageddon". I'm open to any better alternative as I've given this all of four microseconds thought so far. I'll add some others below.
Next, lessons learned from the past few games. Here's my wishlist.
- Burn those white pants, please. Never wear them again. Oregon should wear green or black (preferably black) pants every remaining game.
- Clean the butter off those hands (Masoli, looking at you). No fumbles, please. No damn turnovers. We will not beat the Beavers with sloppy play.
- Sorry, but you don't get any quarters off in this game. This will take 60 full minutes of intense, focussed football, as superbly as we can play it.
- No avoidable penalties, please (TJ, looking at you). No taunting, no celebrations, no idiocy. Just play the damn game and celebrate afterwards if you win. No intentional facemasks. Keep your head in the game.
- Can we get our snapping problems sorted out, please? Only a miraculous play from Costa and Flint saved a crucial extra point to keep us in the game from going awry. And that's not counting all the blown plays with high snaps to Masoli.
- No flapping. Unflappable play, 60 minutes, no matter what the situation is.
- Get LMJ into the game early. If we don't find a way to balance the attack, we make it much harder on ourselves.
- No stupid pre-rushing of field. (I don't think I need to say it to anyone in Autzen, but just in case). It ain't over till it's over. No pre-assuming, no hubris, no silly arrogance about how we have it in the bag, even if we _are_ up by 40.
- Please, Autzen and Eugene crowds, please please behave decently. No throwing stuff, no beating up of or throwing things at OSU fans, let's just show some class. Because the country will be watching.
- FOCUS! and PANIC!!!!
- Win, please, please, please, please, please. Let's win this one...
- ALL HAIL JUJU!! [Updated]
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This is going to be the longest 261.75 hours ever. You thought the waiting and build-up to the USC game took forever?
I Can Haz Civil War Plz?
He can run, he can pass, he is sicker than e-coli. Jeremiah always keeps things rolling.
by MarineCorpsDuck on Nov 22, 2009 8:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Cleary, you forgot
12. Hail Juju. Repeatedly. Pray. Give a sacrifice. We love you Juju.
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, SBN's Oregon Ducks blog
by Addicted to Quack on Nov 22, 2009 8:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Oh. My. God.
Correcting immediately.
by gamedaytribe on Nov 22, 2009 9:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I just sacrificed a live beaver
On an altar made entirely of frozen burritos. Juju was appeased…for now.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Nov 22, 2009 10:46 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Rec'd
For Beaver sacrifice.
"KENNY WHEATON'S GONNA SCORE!! KENNY WHEATON!!--Jerry Allen, 1994"
by M. Fletcher on Nov 23, 2009 12:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
While I am happy Oregon has some extra days to prepare between now and the CW I know I am going to get absolutely nothing accomplished between now and Dec 3rd. I might as well take 10 vacation days.
This year, both teams healthy, both teams with extra time to prepare, winner goes to the grand daddy of them all… I could not be more excited for a game, ever!!!
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 22, 2009 8:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I’m very glad that Thanksgiving falls in the middle of all this. I can simply think about food for 4 straight days.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Nov 22, 2009 8:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm, good point.
I will think about how to prepare Beaver instead of Turkey this Thanksgiving.
MAKE IT RAIN!
Bottles that is...
by CaDuck on Nov 22, 2009 9:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I will spend the next 10 days devising diabolical methods of annoyance.
First stop will be Craft World to buy out all the green/black/yellow crepe paper they have.
If it’s possible to mummify an entire 42U server rack, it will be done, juju be praised.
those who do not remember history should read my blog...
by benzduck on Nov 22, 2009 9:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I'll enjoy this til about Friday
Then, its on. Civil War week is always fun times, this time it’s about 10x bigger.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
by skywaker9 on Nov 22, 2009 9:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I hope this is the biggest, baddest, bestest CW of them all. And we have to do our part...
Does anyone have any TShirt ideas for wearing for the game?
by gamedaytribe on Nov 22, 2009 9:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Here's a picture of Canfield trying to throw right handed

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 22, 2009 9:54 PM PST reply actions 13 recs
Rec you very much.
I am also Terrell Brandon.
by Bill Musgrave on Nov 22, 2009 10:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This is brilliant!
Why is this not more widely used!?
MAKE IT RAIN!
Bottles that is...
by CaDuck on Nov 22, 2009 10:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
NICE BEAVER!
those who do not remember history should read my blog...
by benzduck on Nov 22, 2009 11:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It was nice to hear
Dick Enberg and Dan Fouts bring up the Civil War today during the Chargers-Broncos game. Enberg gave an enthusiastic “Go Ducks!” after talking about the win over Arizona.
May we hand you your taints on a silver platter...
by 071903 on Nov 22, 2009 10:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Here's a novel idea...
Let’s just call it what it is…The Civil (Stinkin) War. Go ahead and try to reinvent the wheel all you want, but I’m going to do the same thing I do for every game…wear the Ducks hoodie, wear the Ducks scarf, hold the Ducks flag, and laugh my ass off at the johnny-come-latelys who try to make something that is already perfect, better somehow.
I say you cross out everything on that damn list and just leave it to the almighty powers of JuJu!
PRAISE JUJU !!!Proud papa of Nathan John Schierholtz. Choo Choo...the train is a comin' baby, get off them tracks!!
by PacBellBoozer on Nov 22, 2009 10:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, you lost me at the scarf. I just can’t take men in scarves seriously. (Full disclosure: I live in Southern California and keep a ski parka and thermal underwear around in case the temperature drops below 50)
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Nov 22, 2009 10:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
But...but...Fourth Doctor! FOURTH DOCTOR!
/nerdrant
"Ole Miss is definitely on the list of Public Schools Who Haven't Yet Realized They Aren't Private, a loose confederation...championed by UVa and Michigan."~ Poseur
Golly, who thought the Saints would masoli this season? WHODAT!
by AllSaintsDay on Nov 23, 2009 12:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
scarf, but in the soccer style…green fleece with a big ass yellow O on it. Not talking bout something granny knitted up. Pretty sure I bought it in the Mo Center during pregame last year.
Proud papa of Nathan John Schierholtz. Choo Choo...the train is a comin' baby, get off them tracks!!
by PacBellBoozer on Nov 23, 2009 12:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You're not sure where?
Too drunk to remember how you got it? Just woke up and you had a new scarf?
by KitIsh on Nov 23, 2009 12:50 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Little known fact...
Beavers eat their own excrement. Look it up.
What do we set the over/under for yards gained by Oregon? 700?
"KENNY WHEATON'S GONNA SCORE!! KENNY WHEATON!!--Jerry Allen, 1994"
by M. Fletcher on Nov 23, 2009 12:50 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Aww, come on now.
Show some brotherly respect. 650
Juju, you complete me...And now as your humble-as-ever servant, I kindly request the following:
So, how is it that one brother is named "James", and the next one "Jacquizz"?
Anyways, based on the picture; they look as if they have a relationship thats a little too comfortable.
by CaDuck on Nov 23, 2009 8:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
My CW ticket - -
- – which cost $90 on StubHub two weeks ago, is now going for $275. Same section, same seller.
Inflation! I blame Bush/Cheney.
Life is a sport: Watch other people play it.
by Al Orange on Nov 23, 2009 8:07 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I blame WSU
Juju, you complete me...And now as your humble-as-ever servant, I kindly request the following:
So, how is it that one brother is named "James", and the next one "Jacquizz"?
Anyways, based on the picture; they look as if they have a relationship thats a little too comfortable.
by CaDuck on Nov 23, 2009 8:11 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I blame the spread offense.
It's spelled "S-H-U-V-3-0-0-0"
by JShufelt on Nov 23, 2009 8:12 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I blame the blamers of the spread offense.
by DONALDUCK on Nov 25, 2009 1:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I Blame Stan Inman
The man who drafted Sam Bowie
by mackjones23 on Nov 25, 2009 1:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I blame the spread offense
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 23, 2009 8:12 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I blame the spread offense
Can I get a Gooo Ducks?!
by trumpetduck on Nov 23, 2009 8:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
er...ahhh....ummm, well this is embarrassing
Can I get a Gooo Ducks?!
by trumpetduck on Nov 23, 2009 8:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
sorry Shu, just couldn't wait for you to say, you took too long :-)
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 23, 2009 8:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The time stamp is the same…
But I’m higher on the thread. I’m taking credit.
It's spelled "S-H-U-V-3-0-0-0"
by JShufelt on Nov 23, 2009 9:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Did somebody blame the spread offense around here?
I am also Terrell Brandon.
by Bill Musgrave on Nov 23, 2009 3:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
believe so.
Your official City Crow Of Eugene. Serving the community since 2009!
by axemen23 on Nov 23, 2009 9:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i still enjoy blaming ropert.
Your official City Crow Of Eugene. Serving the community since 2009!
by axemen23 on Nov 23, 2009 9:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just nearly fake-ordered beaver with a bunch of OSU friends....
good thing my mute button kicked in, considering i was at an asian place……
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by axemen23 on Nov 23, 2009 9:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
13. And since this is the last home game this year, the biggest CW in the history
of it, national audience, for ONCE this season, just STAY in the stadium for
the 20 min. halftime? So you can actually BE THERE for the 2nd half kickoff?
by ochocokid on Nov 25, 2009 8:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

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