Quack Fix: LaMichael In The Spotlight; Can Ducks Fare Better Than Other Trojan Killers?
by JConant on Nov 5, 2009 8:12 AM PST
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Our Ducks are neck deep in hype this week, with nearly every writer on the planet gushing about how great they are. Of course, we at ATQ all agree. Let's just hope, as Chip Kelly said this week on his show, they don't start reading their own clippings. Here's today's quack:
- LaMichael James, welcome to household name status. ESPN's Ted Miller features the freshman running back, who coach Kelly thought would be good, just not this good this fast.
- Miller sides with Oregon in his weekly Pac-10 picks. He wonders, however, if Oregon will come out flat, and how Stanford's power will hold up against Oregon's speed. Ted's "What To Watch" segment.
- Closer to home, The R-G's Adam Jude digs deep into what makes Jeremiah Masoli such a resiliant guy. This is a must-read look at Oregon's QB on and off the field.
- Jeff Smith of The Oregonian recalls that it was a year ago against Stanford that Masoli was being booed by some of the Autzen crowd. But the way he finished that game has changed everything. Smith also posted a short piece about how center Jordan Holmes continues to work on his snaps, along with some Wednesday practice notes.
- How much better can Oregon's offense get? That's the question asked of Masoli by Jason Vondersmith of The Portland Trib. JM's answer...the Ducks offense "can do a lot of things better." Check out the story.
- Tom Fitzgerald of The San Francisco Chronicle introduces Bay Area folks to the growing wave that is Chip Kelly and Oregon Duck football.
- Billy Witz of FOXsports.com has fun piece (see his suggested for a match-up between LGB and Florida's Brandon Spikes) that ultimately reminds us how difficult it can be to finish after a huge win. See OSU's post-USC loss to Utah, and UW's post-USC whipping by Stanford.
I'm sure there is extra quack laying around somewhere. If you find some, please share with the group. NO HOARDING THE QUACK!
Go Ducks!
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One year ago vs. Stanford
The game that made Masoli a true Oregon QB. That game ending drive against the Cardinal that proved that he has what it takes to be da’ man and follow in the footsteps of Smith, Harrington and Dixon.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
by skywaker9 on Nov 5, 2009 8:27 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
that scramble on 3rd down on that drive was when he became the man at quarterback.
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 Nov 5, 2009 8:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Why does everyone always forget about Kellen Clemens
The Ducks' 27-point margin was one more than the margins of all seven of USC's losses since 2004 combined.
by trumpetduck on Nov 5, 2009 9:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It's weird
As good as Clemens was, he just doesn’t elicit the same feelings of greatness as those other guys. Smith came before I really became a fan, but he was a great QB. Harrington led the Ducks to those two great seasons and an awesome win in the Fiesta Bowl (shoulda been you, Miami). Dixon and Clemens are very similar in that they were both solid, then became great, and then got hurt, although Dixon had the team up to number 2 in the country AND he was a bit more recent.
I don’t know, I guess Kellen just gets the short end of the stick.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Nov 5, 2009 10:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Clemens was one of the more technically sound QBs we’ve had, and his senior year, he was just a smart player. He didn’t show the long ball accuracy of Harrington, or the athleticism of Smith, but he definitely was somewhere in between.
Dixon’s senior year was pretty godly. He had one of the most humble attitudes about it too. He stopped showing flashes of brilliance, and was just brilliant. Though he showed he wasn’t a deity against Cal.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-U-N-S-U-R-E-O-F-H-I-M-S-E-L-F"
by JShufelt on Nov 5, 2009 10:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I remember in 2007 Belotti stated in an interview (I think it was on Jim Rome is Burning) how Dixon’s performance in his senior season echoed that of the careers of the Oregon QBs before him, who really stepped up to play their best football in their senior seasons.
Hopefully that’s a trend we can continue deep into the Chip Kelly era
"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 Nov 5, 2009 10:38 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully that’s a trend we can continue deep into the Chip Kelly era
No kidding! What do we have in store for Masoli’s senior year?
We praise you Juju!!!
By the grace of Juju, we all are day-to-day.
by JConant on Nov 5, 2009 10:54 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Clemens got his legacy stolen by injuries
as you point out, got hurt right as he was really getting rolling, and his team didn’t have the national championship buzz around him
What do we want - PANIC! When do we want it - NOW!
by Bill Musgrave on Nov 5, 2009 5:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
you guys don't seem to understand
i tend to be selfish with my quack……no sharing!!!
Q: How many OSU freshmen does it take to change a light bulb?
A: None, it's a sophomore course.
by axemen23 on Nov 5, 2009 9:22 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Oh come on
With how many points we score, there’s plenty of Quack to go around.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
by skywaker9 on Nov 5, 2009 9:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Like we used to say in the dorms...
“Hit it, don’t babysit it.”
by DavisDuck on Nov 5, 2009 10:26 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice!
By the grace of Juju, we all are day-to-day.
by JConant on Nov 5, 2009 10:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Is Kelly the best quote maker in Oregon history?
Every week, every interview he produces another great one liner
“The game itself on Saturday is a slowed down version of the way we practice,” Kelly said.
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 5, 2009 9:32 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
So, Is the NFL like flag football to our team?
TOBY, Toby Gerhart...THE Toby Gerhart? I formally welcome your presence.
We appreciate all of your needed contributions Juju! WE LOVE YOU
by CaDuck on Nov 5, 2009 4:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
According to Moseley
Pleasant is suited up for practice today. That’s good news.
Blount, as expected, is still with the scout team. It’s looking pretty likely it will be next week if/when he gets reinstated.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Nov 5, 2009 10:28 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Interesting note from TMQ
By all means, don’t read the entire column, unless you have a stocked printer handy and an epic dump to take. But in the fifth and sixth paragraphs of the most recent TMQ Easterbrook has an interesting observation about the spread being used in the NFL, and specifically about it being used as a running vehicle.
There are lots of college teams running some variation of the spread, but most of them have been pass heavy or balanced. The Ducks have been one of the few to champion a rush-heavy spread attack (yeah, they do their share of passing to keep teams honest, but they certainly run the ball more). It can only help recruiting if this is something that catches on in earnest at the NFL level.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Nov 5, 2009 11:14 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
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