A Retrospective on the Season... The Unsung Heroes
by Matt Daddy on Dec 16, 2009 12:33 AM PST
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PrintAs we eagerly await the New Year, and the Rose Bowl, I thought it would be a good time to take a look back both individually and statistically at each of the defensive players contributions this season. This will allow us to talk about memories from the season of different units, players or individual plays that stuck out to each of us and made this season special. This will be a three part series starting with the defensive line, next the line backers and lastly the secondary... I may just add one specifically about Cliff Harris, I haven't decided yet. He's not returning my phone calls and he won't except my friend request on Facebook.
Now, on to the unsung heroes of the defense this year. The defensive line.
To properly look at the contribution of the defensive lineman, we first have to revisit the scheme employed by Aliotti and Azzinaro. For most of the time Aliotti employed a 3-4 scheme. Now one of the most thankless jobs in a 3-4 scheme is the D-line. Rarely do these guys end up making tackles for a loss. Rarely are they sent to go sack the QB. Heck, if they are doing their job correctly, they will rarely make tackles on running backs. Your job as a D-lineman in a 3-4 is to take on as many blockers as you can to create space for the much more heralded linebackers to make the plays. If you are a good DE, you will hold the guard and tackle at the line and allow the OLB to make a play on the ball. A great nose tackle will clog the middle, take on the center and a guard and allow the MLBs room t o shoot the gaps and either get after the quarterback or make a play on the running back.
These guys play a thankless position. You won't see their stellar play show up in the box score much (you don't get noticed for taking on a double team of 300 pounders all day). Much has been made of our undersized D-line, but these guys have been nothing short of spectacular all season. One of the main reasons Rowe was able to make the plays in the backfield he did all year, is because of Blake Ferras. You think Ward, Lewis or Boyett are going to be top five in tackles on this team if Tukuafu isn't keeping O-linemen from being able to get a block on them? I love Eddie Pleasant, but his speed is irrelevant if Bair isn't forcing a guard to help the center keep him out of the backfield. Their conditioning has been amazing, their tenacity relentless, and their pressure constant from the first game to the last.
If Masoli and James feel obligated to take the O-line out to dinner, on them, for helping them reach the pinnacles they have, then Pleasant, Rowe, Matthews and Paysinger need to be making dinner reservations real soon for these guys:
Starters:
Will Tukuafu, DE
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Name |
Yr |
G |
Solo |
Assisted |
Total |
Total/G |
TFL |
TFL Yards |
TFL/G |
Sacks |
Sack Yards |
Sacks/G |
|
Will Tukuafu |
SR |
12 |
22 |
13 |
35 |
2.92 |
6.5 |
22 |
0.54 |
2.5 |
12 |
0.21 |
Tukuafu has been a steadying force on the D-line all year. He has consistently made plays on the back side, as teams tried to run away from him. He ended up forcing one fumble and recovering one fumble this year too. He epitomized the position of a D-lineman in a 3-4 system. He was fast enough to be able to get off the line and cause havoc in the backfield but strong enough to take on blockers and make RBs have to move around him right into our LBs and safeties manning the edges. Will is a senior this year, and fully deserved his Honorable Mention All Pac 10 Honors for his solid consistent play all year. I know we will miss Tukuafu a lot next year.
Brandon Bair, DT/NG
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Name |
Yr |
G |
Solo |
Assisted |
Total |
Total/G |
TFL |
TFL Yards |
TFL/G |
Sacks |
Sack Yards |
Sacks/G |
|
Brandon Bair |
JR |
12 |
19 |
24 |
43 |
3.58 |
7.5 |
27 |
0.63 |
2 |
14 |
0.17 |
Bair had a break out year this year. At 6-7 270lbs he is a beast in the middle of the defense for any O-line to try and handle. QBs have trouble seeing over him, RBs have trouble running around him. He was the leading tackler on the D-line by being a force up the middle as teams tried (and I stress tried, Ohio St) to run it down the throat of the defense. As a junior and a first year starter, look for many great things from Bair next season. I will never forget his break out game against Utah where he seemed to be in the backfield on almost every play and had an awesome blocked punt.
Blake Ferras, DT/DE
|
Name |
Yr |
G |
Solo |
Assisted |
Total |
Total/G |
TFL |
TFL Yards |
TFL/G |
Sacks |
Sack Yards |
Sacks/G |
|
Blake Ferras |
SR |
12 |
16 |
17 |
33 |
2.75 |
4.5 |
29 |
0.38 |
2 |
17 |
0.17 |
It is my guess that the most uncelebrated person of the Oregon defense is Blake Ferras. Ferras normally lined up opposite Tukuafu and on the same side of Rowe. He is largely responsible for contributing on almost every great play Rowe made all year. The one thing I remember most about Blake Ferras was the initial push he got on the goal line stop versus UCLA, you watch this video and starting at :24 you will see a guy in the middle diving head first, with no regard for his body at the ankles and knees of the UCLA O-line. When Prince tries to go in for the sneak there is absolutely no room and the LBs and safeties come in to clean up the work. That is what Ferras did all year. Sacrificed his body, his stats and the recognition for Oregon to get the victory. As a Senior too, Blake Ferras has left a big hole to be filled next year.
Here is who will be trying to fill those holes left by Tukuafu and Ferras, and the other stats from the defensive lineman this year:
Reserves:
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Name |
Yr |
G |
Solo |
Assisted |
Total |
Total/G |
TFL |
TFL Yards |
TFL/G |
Sacks |
Sack Yards |
Sacks/G |
|
Terrell Turner |
SO |
12 |
12 |
7 |
19 |
1.58 |
4 |
24 |
0.33 |
3 |
23 |
0.25 |
|
Zac Clark |
JR |
12 |
7 |
10 |
17 |
1.42 |
1 |
1 |
0.08 |
|||
|
SR |
11 |
5 |
5 |
10 |
0.91 |
1 |
4 |
0.09 |
||||
|
JR |
11 |
5 |
0 |
5 |
0.45 |
1 |
6 |
0.09 |
1 |
6 |
0.09 |
|
|
JR |
8 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0.25 |
1 |
2 |
0.13 |
1 |
2 |
0.13 |
Toeania is another guy who will be missed next year. Turner, Clark, Irvin, Montgomery, and whoever Azz and Aliotti are able to bring in recruiting (cough... King, OWA, Heimuli... cough) will have a huge standard to live up to set by these three starters this year.
I really don't think the D-linemen in our system have gotten nearly enough credit this year for the work they did. We all know that Oregon's defense works as a system, each unit relying on the other for success. The defensive line has definitely held up their end of the deal this year, and have done a great job in the process.
Leave comments, memories, clips or photos in the comments section about the D-line. I would love to see a ton of photoshop material about these guys and the work they did.
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I say we don’t run a 3-4 or a 4-3. We run a 3.5 – 3.5
Rowe was often upright, but 90% of the time, he was still making a play into the backfield. Only occasionally he went into any zone or man coverage.
Unless a better name for the position is made, I shall refer to Rowe as a Dueback (Defensive Utility End).
How you like them apples?
its spelled "S-h-u-t-t-h-e H e-l-l-U-p-F-E-L-T"
I think Aliotti stumbled onto something special with Rowe (prelude of things to come) with his use of Rowe. The guy can literally play all game with a hand in the dirt, but he is just as effective dropping into zone coverage in the flats. It is such a pain in the ass for offenses.
I like your new reference DUEbacker Kenny Rowe.
Oregon State, Oklahoma State, Ohio State..just another OSU. Free Dennis Dixon!!!
Owa has some good speed too. He looks like a beast in his upper body, but his lower body is greek godlike.
Man, I really hope we get that guy…
its spelled "S-h-u-t-t-h-e H e-l-l-U-p-F-E-L-T"
My personal wish list has Heimuli on it. That guy reminds me a more bull rush type Ngata. Let him sit behind Bair next year, add weight, and learn a couple of good inside moves… HOLY HELL that guy would be awesome in this system. The OLBs would have so much room to roam and hit people with him clogging the middle.
Oregon State, Oklahoma State, Ohio State..just another OSU. Free Dennis Dixon!!!
Word is that he’ll come to school for a year (likely redshirt) and then go on a mission for two, so his impact will be a few years off, just like Hamani Stevens.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Awww...
Damn morally righteous cultural obligations!
Juju, you have already blessed the Duck masses by diverting Terrelle Pryor to Columbus Ohio; and in the process granted us one magical Masoli who happens to be "sicker than E-Coli (I know from experience with E-Coli, Masoli must be pretty damn sick)". We are all mutually gracious for this blessing. However, in our time of dearest need, we request that one Terrelle Pryor succumb to your overwhelming collegiate football dictation skillz.
Your very own Humble servant,
CaDuck
Here's what I recommend: The Sultans
Listen to this while reading about these heroes listed above:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ-JyAGUsys&feature=related
"We'll go."
P.S. Nice job M.D., Trust me. You're a doctor!
And, I am still really bummed that I didn’t get Rose Bowl tickets, just in case anybody wanted to know.
"We'll go."
Care to elaborate or provide more insight to why you laugh at Oregon defense?
its spelled "S-h-u-t-t-h-e H e-l-l-U-p-F-E-L-T"
Already did elsewhere...
on every blog I’ve read, I seen the same people start with depth and perspective to quantify their feeling about this game. At some point the tone breaks down, and people get all rah rah rah college football. The sooner they play the better. There is no expert testimony anywhere that is going to settle this. So again I say Duck Defense – Chuckle Chuckle – New Years Day could not come soon enough!
Terrelle Pryor is the most overrated player in college football.
It's spelled "T-H-E-I-M-P-A-C-T"
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.
Thats hard to do with Tebow out there
dude can play, but ugh the hero worship around that guy is amazing!
by Buckeye Bobo on Dec 16, 2009 3:52 PM PST up reply actions
No, you’re missing the point. I thought we were playing the “Make Ridiculous Statements” game.
It's spelled "T-H-E-I-M-P-A-C-T"
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.
I'm so glad to see Tebow leave CFB into a career of NFL mediocrity
Juju, you have already blessed the Duck masses by diverting Terrelle Pryor to Columbus Ohio; and in the process granted us one magical Masoli who happens to be "sicker than E-Coli (I know from experience with E-Coli, Masoli must be pretty damn sick)". We are all mutually gracious for this blessing. However, in our time of dearest need, we request that one Terrelle Pryor succumb to your overwhelming collegiate football dictation skillz.
Your very own Humble servant,
CaDuck
No he’ll found some non-proft where the regs are lose enough that he can still be supported richly by Florida faithful.
by Buckeye Bobo on Dec 16, 2009 3:55 PM PST up reply actions
Hmmm,
Interesting…I’m sure he will get drafted by some terribly run franchise in the first round (Washington, cough cough) and get WAY too much money to do virtually nothing. The Redskins upper management is that idiotic
Juju, you have already blessed the Duck masses by diverting Terrelle Pryor to Columbus Ohio; and in the process granted us one magical Masoli who happens to be "sicker than E-Coli (I know from experience with E-Coli, Masoli must be pretty damn sick)". We are all mutually gracious for this blessing. However, in our time of dearest need, we request that one Terrelle Pryor succumb to your overwhelming collegiate football dictation skillz.
Your very own Humble servant,
CaDuck
I don't think you've got enuf time to prepare Bob.
But thanx for dropping in with your non-analysis
"We'll go."
One of my favorite parts of the internet. Someone says something that is a load of crap, can’t back it up in any way, and pulls the whole, “this question can’t get answered” or, “that’s why they play the games” excuse. Berkowitz pulls that shit all the time.
Bobo, if you’re gonna drop in with trollish comment, at least do the courtesy of backing it up, or don’t bother coming back.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Dude - You are the Prom King of the Message Board Heros!
Your conversation on We’ll always have Tempe is a prime example. You guys were talking good football, I mean really good football, and slowly you slipped into Pac10 is simply better tripe. Ok, this is football we are going to get that in advance of a big game, because there is no argument that is going to settle all this prior to the game. At some point the analysis ends.
At the end of the day, football is a metaphor for war. I’ve said what I have to say, and now its to arms.
Lastly FWIW – I think my giggle giggle was harmless and playful in the context of how these can get out of hand. so onward and upward my Green Mallard Friends.
Really its funny you seem to think they don’t have to play the game…
by Buckeye Bobo on Dec 16, 2009 3:49 PM PST up reply actions
I didn’t think the “We’ll Always Have Tempe” discussion got out of hand with jtlight at all.
There are some people that are without a doubt, major homers, and will go that direction. No blog is without them. But like I tried saying earlier, people will get get called out here, and ask to defend that position. I’ve had my own opinions called out by fellow ducks here.
its spelled "S-h-u-t-t-h-e H e-l-l-U-p-F-E-L-T"
it did not get out of hand, but it dig get away from the “analysis” jt claims as the highground, showing that he can infact take the lowroad too.
by Buckeye Bobo on Dec 16, 2009 4:42 PM PST up reply actions
Ummm…..what? Let’s get your facts straight. Here’s what Sam said…
I disagree wholeheartedly and think Ohio State is far better than any Oregon fan here – outside of JTlight, who has been all-class – is willing to give them credit for.
Don’t put words in my mouth. If you’re gonna accuse someone of something, back it up.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
See, that might fly at other places, but not here. If people make comments, they are expected to put up some reasonable and tangible argument why, or else they get called out on it.
Yes, some people here will break out with some off colored tone, or say something outlandish in response, but most here want to see something real.
If I say something, I try to at least backup why I say it with some numbers. Either I make my case and people agree, or someone will counter-argue and pick my data apart. If they present a good argument against it, I’ll revise my opinion on the situation. If they have a counter-argument that has holes, I’ll pick that apart. That’s how a discussion takes place, and they usually work out pretty well here… That is unless you only do drive by ESPN.com comments of “Pac-10 Defense sucks”. We want to know why Pac-10 Defense sucks, with an thought-out explanation, and then we can discuss the data, and why it is good data, or bad data.
It is completely possible to do this without breaking down into “Conference X rawks, Conference Y sux”. Or if you do go that direction, break out the tangible and thought out data.
its spelled "S-h-u-t-t-h-e H e-l-l-U-p-F-E-L-T"
I really dont find Bobo's comment as out of line as the rest of you guys do...
Whatever. I should have stayed out of this. Oh well
Juju, you have already blessed the Duck masses by diverting Terrelle Pryor to Columbus Ohio; and in the process granted us one magical Masoli who happens to be "sicker than E-Coli (I know from experience with E-Coli, Masoli must be pretty damn sick)". We are all mutually gracious for this blessing. However, in our time of dearest need, we request that one Terrelle Pryor succumb to your overwhelming collegiate football dictation skillz.
Your very own Humble servant,
CaDuck
I don’t find it out of line… I just find the "The hit and run " comments to be silly, and the likes of oregonlive, espn, and such.
its spelled "S-h-u-t-t-h-e H e-l-l-U-p-F-E-L-T"
By “running” I meant not giving any actual reasons for something.
And I also meant that your legs suck.
its spelled "S-h-u-t-t-h-e H e-l-l-U-p-F-E-L-T"
My legs are fine. All the ladies agree!
by Buckeye Bobo on Dec 16, 2009 4:38 PM PST up reply actions
Ugh,
Please never speak of the oregonlive comment boards ever again!
Juju, you have already blessed the Duck masses by diverting Terrelle Pryor to Columbus Ohio; and in the process granted us one magical Masoli who happens to be "sicker than E-Coli (I know from experience with E-Coli, Masoli must be pretty damn sick)". We are all mutually gracious for this blessing. However, in our time of dearest need, we request that one Terrelle Pryor succumb to your overwhelming collegiate football dictation skillz.
Your very own Humble servant,
CaDuck
Agrrrrreeed! BeavTrolls own it
College--the best nine years of my life
by AZDeadHeadDuck on Dec 16, 2009 4:49 PM PST up reply actions
but...
you might not realize it, but you guys break down the same way these other sites do, just with a might touch of Green and Yellow. I get it, its a duck site, but you are not above the INTERNETS
by Buckeye Bobo on Dec 16, 2009 3:58 PM PST up reply actions
Actually, the Internet is kept in JShufelt’s basement.
It's spelled "T-H-E-I-M-P-A-C-T"
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.
That explains a lot of things...
One of them being why the interwebs are so dark and perverse
Juju, you have already blessed the Duck masses by diverting Terrelle Pryor to Columbus Ohio; and in the process granted us one magical Masoli who happens to be "sicker than E-Coli (I know from experience with E-Coli, Masoli must be pretty damn sick)". We are all mutually gracious for this blessing. However, in our time of dearest need, we request that one Terrelle Pryor succumb to your overwhelming collegiate football dictation skillz.
Your very own Humble servant,
CaDuck
I don’t mean to imply any “elite-ism” over other blogs. Things are expected differently. We’ve had several discussions with many other blogs over the years. Yes, things break down just like they do with most other places. But at the same time, the discussions usually tend to be more productive when two or more people are actually willing to have a reasonable debate and discuss the merits of “why”.
“Duck Defense Giggle Giggle”
“Buckeye Offense – Giggle Giggle-”
That’s okay to say, but I want to know “why”.
Answers like “That’s why they play the game”, “Because Pac-10 can’t play defense”, or “It can’t be answered” add nothing to the conversation.
You can quote the whole “points allowed” part for the Duck Defense, but after someone can devalue that point, the discussion appears to just stop or the same point get reiterated. It doesn’t mean Oregon’s defense is bad.
And, yes… I do own the internet. I won it for getting second place in a beauty contest.
its spelled "S-h-u-t-t-h-e H e-l-l-U-p-F-E-L-T"
That’s why they play the game
All roads lead to that point, becuse this is not adjudicated anywhere other than the field. A game will be played. And all the head scratchers will have a new bunch of material to say here is why or why not this happened. Before hand on paper, we can rationalize it all day long, and just becuase someone says something does not mean it is the answer, or needs an anwer.
And yes, I did offer some constructive ideas before people started asking me to really “justify” my trust or faith in my team, and yes part of it is primal, as I know it is for you. Football is primal.
I was certainly one of many who never though OSU would lose to Florida, I don’t think anyone in Texas thought they would get a close game where they had to fight for their life, and I never thought in a million years Boise would win a defensive battle with you guys…nothing on paper indicated that was a likley outcome for the game. I for one tuned into that looking for a parade of touchdowns, which before the game looked predicatable.
by Buckeye Bobo on Dec 16, 2009 4:36 PM PST up reply actions
Trolling is trolling
and I, for one, come here to avoid it. You claimed to be no troll elsewhere on ATQ, and you’re showing yourself to be just that with stupid comments like Giggle Giggle.
I know no fan is immune to homerism, no fansite either. But there’s a hell of a lot less of it here than nearly any other Duck (or Buckeye) site that I’ve visited the past few weeks…and I visit quite a few.
So don’t get bent out of shape when we call you out for trolling. Because that’s what you’re doing here.
by HoodRiverDuck on Dec 16, 2009 4:46 PM PST up reply actions
Ribbing and Trolling are different
Yes, its a subtle, but its a distinction with a difference.
by Buckeye Bobo on Dec 16, 2009 4:50 PM PST up reply actions
I wouldn’t go so far as trolling… with the exception of the “When Iook at the Ducks on paper, I don’t see a team. I see a system with 1 superstar.” comment yesterday. That was bad.
its spelled "S-h-u-t-t-h-e H e-l-l-U-p-F-E-L-T"
That's funny
I didn’t like that comment either, but it actually seems less like trolling to me. It makes a statement that could possibly be argued intelligently.
Whereas UR DEFENSE BAD could only be argued unintelligently.
by HoodRiverDuck on Dec 16, 2009 4:55 PM PST up reply actions
no it was chuckle chuckle
or was it tee hee
by Buckeye Bobo on Dec 16, 2009 5:02 PM PST up reply actions
You did not provide enough context. The comment does not stand alone, and is part of a direct question about why I should have any faith at all we OSU not loose. Oh, and the reason the guy gave for being an expert was cause he watches TEE VEE! Hey, I get its the net!
Granted that was a low shot, but when fans of more traditional football see any spread team, thats part of what they think. I know Oregon is more sophisticated than that, but I think you can see where I’m coming from.
by Buckeye Bobo on Dec 16, 2009 5:01 PM PST up reply actions
Is that the dude who punched the Boise dude the face?
by Buckeye Bobo on Dec 16, 2009 5:22 PM PST up reply actions
Oh, he will learn about LaMichael James allright!
Juju, you have already blessed the Duck masses by diverting Terrelle Pryor to Columbus Ohio; and in the process granted us one magical Masoli who happens to be "sicker than E-Coli (I know from experience with E-Coli, Masoli must be pretty damn sick)". We are all mutually gracious for this blessing. However, in our time of dearest need, we request that one Terrelle Pryor succumb to your overwhelming collegiate football dictation skillz.
Your very own Humble servant,
CaDuck
I hope that was a joke!
Juju, you have already blessed the Duck masses by diverting Terrelle Pryor to Columbus Ohio; and in the process granted us one magical Masoli who happens to be "sicker than E-Coli (I know from experience with E-Coli, Masoli must be pretty damn sick)". We are all mutually gracious for this blessing. However, in our time of dearest need, we request that one Terrelle Pryor succumb to your overwhelming collegiate football dictation skillz.
Your very own Humble servant,
CaDuck
Listen to the end of the clip.
Leads the nation in number of rushes 20+ yards.
its spelled "S-h-u-t-t-h-e H e-l-l-U-p-F-E-L-T"
Hahaha, you win the ding dong award two days in a row!
A House of Spears > An Ingram
by Bill Musgrave on Dec 16, 2009 6:19 PM PST up reply actions
The reason why “that’s why they play the game” is such an awful answer is that it is dismissive and provides nothing to the conversation. We’ve got days to kill here!
I don’t really feel like I know anything more about the team of Ohio State than I did before the Civil War. It really is the first time that’s happened this year, next to Stanford – but that’s because they don’t have a blog that I’m really aware of.
I want to know why Oregon’s defense sucks in the perspective of Ohio State. The best answer I’ve really heard is PPG or Yardage. Both have been dismissed.
I want to know why Ohio State thinks they can handle LaMichael James better than any other team this year. The best answer I’ve heard is “You haven’t seen an defense like Ohio State”. Tell me about what Jim Heacock’s tendency would be. Detail the defensive players. How are they going to handle the fast pace of Oregon?
its spelled "S-h-u-t-t-h-e H e-l-l-U-p-F-E-L-T"
All roads lead to that point, becuse this is not adjudicated anywhere other than the field. A game will be played. And all the head scratchers will have a new bunch of material to say here is why or why not this happened. Before hand on paper, we can rationalize it all day long, and just becuase someone says something does not mean it is the answer, or needs an anwer.
Why are you even here then?
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
One last point, if you wanna stick around here, you’re gonna have to earn some respect. As you’ve probably noticed, we have no problem with fun and ribbing (which I would put your giggle comment in), but when someone asks you a serious question, answer it seriously, and don’t just blow it off.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Why are you even here then?
Have you seen the anOSU SBN site. It’s like a ghost town there, and if one or two people even start to have a conversation the owner closes the bar without even a last call. At least here his asinine comments get a response which is all the lonely anOSU blogger wanted in the first place.
Oregon State, Oklahoma State, Ohio State..just another OSU. Free Dennis Dixon!!!
Its okay MattDaddy,
Cliff Harris will eventually cave in and remove the restraining order he has had the judge place against you.
But in the meantime…300 feet, remember that MattDaddy!
Juju, you have already blessed the Duck masses by diverting Terrelle Pryor to Columbus Ohio; and in the process granted us one magical Masoli who happens to be "sicker than E-Coli (I know from experience with E-Coli, Masoli must be pretty damn sick)". We are all mutually gracious for this blessing. However, in our time of dearest need, we request that one Terrelle Pryor succumb to your overwhelming collegiate football dictation skillz.
Your very own Humble servant,
CaDuck
one of my unsungs
Casey Mathews, the guy did a great job this year
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