ATQ Awards 2009: The "Man Crush" Award Nominations
2009 is nearly behind us, another great year of ATQ has passed. The community is what makes this blog so special. Where would we be without the readers and contributors responsible for all the wonderful insights, comments, complaints, paranoia and angst...especially the angst! During the next few weeks, we will be offering up a series called The ATQ Awards 2009, a series designed to highlight some of the most memorable and inspirational events of this past year on Addicted to Quack.
The first category is what we are calling "The Man Crush Award". This special honor is given to a male athlete, associated with the University of Oregon, that you just love, possibly for no good reason. Give your nominations in this thread.
This award is a "Community Choice" award, meaning your votes will ultimately decide the winner. Once nominations are closed, we’ll have a vote to decide the outcome.
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Matt Daddy, unless he is some super secret UO athlete AND has ATQ members drooling over him, is not eligible. Drooling ON him will be considered
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Haha, I like this. I definitely drool over Matt Daddy.
To be fair, I’m so old I just drool all the time, but I think my vote is still valid.
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by Bill Musgrave on Dec 19, 2009 7:47 AM PST up reply actions
For national elections maybe, but AtQ requires some coherence as a prerequisite to vote. However, your Eddie Pleasant army can have as many votes as it wants.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Coherence is oh so totally overrated.
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by Bill Musgrave on Dec 19, 2009 10:56 AM PST up reply actions
Me and Colin Kaepern-
…wait, what’s the list about?
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Yeah,
Barner is one of at least 5 players I have a man crush on!
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
Ed Dickson
is a good looking man. Saw him on the teevee a few weeks ago. I had no idea.
Wish I had that going for me when I was in college.
Jackson Rice
I love punters. He’s gonna be a good one.
It's spelled "T-H-E-I-M-P-A-C-T"
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I love Masoli
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
"Nobody east of the Rockies talks about Oregon football, and that's just not right".
by Dixonforlife07 on Dec 18, 2009 11:00 PM PST reply actions
Carson York
Maybe its the journal postings but I just love the kid. He’s worked his butt off to become good.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Nate Costa
I would’ve probably given up after, say, the first knee implosion…
Don't make me Blount you...
Second for Nate
Key win against UCLA and that hold was the play of the year.
I can get you a toe by three o'clock this afternoon.
Casey Matthews
I don’t know why but I always look forward to hearing the announcers talk about him during games. I’m pretty sure Anthony Newman called him a “real dreamboat” during a Comcast pregame show.
I love Darron Thomas.
Reason? Not any great ones, aside from the sick pass he made in last year’s Civil War.
its spelled "S-h-u-t-t-h-e H e-l-l-U-p-F-E-L-T"
Joey Harrington
He’s done nothing in over two years, but he’s still my man-crush. You just don’t get over the kind of relationship I had with Joey overnight!
Addicted To Quack. If you’re not into the whole brevity thing.
Haloti Ngata
Since my wife got to pat his butt on the field after the fog bowl. It’s really a Family Crush…
Both gold and muck come out of the same shaft...
Jeff Maehl
Sure, my true man crush lies somewhere between Masoli and LMJ for obvious reasons, and Dickson makes my heart flutter when we actually decide to throw him the freaking ball, but Maehl has really given us another dimension this year. Always open, consistent hands, and unheralded speed and yards after catch.
If I’m putting out a man crush for single player traits, its toughness.
Masoli’s toughness. Our QB hits people. Our QB hurts people. Sure, that’s not intelligent for a QB in the final analysis, but I freaking love it.
LMJ’s toughness. Sure, he’ll out quick you and out speed you all the way down the field, but he ain’t easy to put down once you’ve got a hold of him either. I freaking love the plays he goes into a pile of 300 lb guys and grinds out 3, 5, 7 yards. Our 4’7 running back can’t be stopped by 300 pound guys for less than 3 yards because he will not quit.
There’s others, those are the best, so I’ll leave it there.
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Looks like some people are going all time man crush with this, so...
Bill Musgrave – the original Joey, undertalented but smart and never, ever quit.
Rouben Droughns – I would not advise getting in Rouben’s way at the supermarket or anywhere, seems like the kind of guy that sees point B from point A and has no other interest in life until he gets to B, including the health of anyone in his way.
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Forgive me Reuben, I meant you and not Rouben, of course.
Please don’t hurt me.
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by Bill Musgrave on Dec 19, 2009 10:51 AM PST up reply actions
DJ Davis
The man is a tenacious blocker on the outside and downfield, plus who fills the uniform better?
"WIll it be Masoli or will it be James, will it be James or will it be Masoli?"
-B. Musberger, (Ducks 1st and Goal in 2nd OT @ Arizona)
Word.
Also, is it just me or is Drew Davis like, always open?
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Takimoto
wants to challenge the definitions of sin and search the world for lovers of ultimate beauty but never settle in.
Absolutely, Takimoto for President
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by Bill Musgrave on Dec 19, 2009 10:47 AM PST up reply actions
ummmm who should I put down here?
Costa? He was amazing with his long snap save… but no not him…
LMJ? Awesome freshman season… no that’s not it either…
Masoli, Dickson, Ward? I don’t think so…
I know!!! He plays corner, he’s a true freshman, he led the team in passes broken up… anybody guessed it yet?… NO?
Alright, I’ll tell you. CLIFF FREAKING HARRIS!!!!!
Oregon State, Oklahoma State, Ohio State..just another OSU. Free Dennis Dixon!!!
Masoli
I thought about this one for a bit. The reason its Masoli is because when we are down in the 4th quarter with Masoli in, I know we are going to score. One game they showed him on sideline with a blank look on his face after throwing a pick. My wife asked “why doesn’t he get fired up, jeez?” I replied that its that trait that will help him get the W in the 4th quarter. I am so used to panicing when my teams are down late, but Masoli (and P Rivers) are going to get the win.
He can run, he can pass, he is sicker than e-coli. Jeremiah always keeps things rolling.
by MarineCorpsDuck on Dec 19, 2009 9:53 AM PST via mobile reply actions
John Boyett
The dude is constantly impressing me. he is never intimidated and always seems to make the play when we need it. Especially against USC when he seemed to be in the backfield on every run play. Im looking forward to see this guy in green, yellow, white, black, and silver for the next 3 years.
by 6meangreen6 on Dec 19, 2009 10:21 AM PST via mobile reply actions
Thank you for the Boyett mention!
The combination of the excellent coverage safety of Boyett and our fast linebackers have been the so-called “enablers” for our defense this year. Boyett’s one bad game this year came, unfortunately, in the Stanford game. Otherwise, Boyett has been stellar both individually and for the better of those around him.
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He’s also “enabled” Ward to be Ward. TJ is not the best at coverage deep. I remember yelling at my TV so many times last year, when Ward would make the wrong read and let a guy go right by him for a deep throw.
With Boyett, Ward is free to roam the field in the 3-3-5 obvious pass situations and make plays with the fast LBs we have
Oregon State, Oklahoma State, Ohio State..just another OSU. Free Dennis Dixon!!!
Yes, Boyett is best newcomer in my mind, look forward to the next few years as this guy turns into all sorts of awesome.
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by Bill Musgrave on Dec 19, 2009 10:42 AM PST up reply actions
better new comer than LMJ?
Oregon State, Oklahoma State, Ohio State..just another OSU. Free Dennis Dixon!!!
No, but when a guy runs for over 1400 yards and wins other awards, he can't also be the "best newcomer".
Just how things work, otherwise universe ends and such.
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by Bill Musgrave on Dec 19, 2009 10:55 AM PST up reply actions

He can run, he can pass, he is sicker than e-coli. Jeremiah always keeps things rolling.
by MarineCorpsDuck on Dec 19, 2009 4:41 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
hahahahahahahahah
I don’t know why, maybe it’s the math part, but that has me laughing out loud
Oregon State, Oklahoma State, Ohio State..just another OSU. Free Dennis Dixon!!!
This looks like a job for JMas, LMJ, Dickson, and Maehl.
They solved a similarly impossible proof at the end of the Arizona game, I think they can take this one on too.
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by Bill Musgrave on Dec 20, 2009 7:16 AM PST up reply actions
What about Morgan Flint and his, "Please, Juju. Please, Juju. Lift the ball and kiss the bar."
"We'll go."
Yes, him too.
Good Will Hunting, every one.
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by Bill Musgrave on Dec 21, 2009 3:28 PM PST up reply actions
You people really like making my math brain cry, don’t you?
The soul of New Orleans...
Go Ducks, Geaux Tigers, Go Braves, Go Hornets, and most of all WHO DAT!
Bama is 4-1-1 in Pasadena bowl games. The Big Ten has not always been in the Rose Bowl.
by AllSaintsDay on Dec 20, 2009 3:29 PM PST up reply actions
Hehehe
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
mine is 3 fold defensive players
Nick Reed
Kevin Mitchell
Keith Lewis.
The beloved creator of Sandwich music.
My votes
Are for
J.D. Nelson and T.J. Ward for the blistering hits they deliver, and
Thurmond because he was so fun to watch on defense, and returns.
Sunny Pasadena on New Year's Day......
surprised no one has said
chip kelly
wants to challenge the definitions of sin and search the world for lovers of ultimate beauty but never settle in.
I <3 Chip Kelly
For so many reasons, but especially his news conferences. He makes me LOL every time.
"KENNY WHEATON'S GONNA SCORE!! KENNY WHEATON!!--Jerry Allen, 1994"
It's not really a man crush,
since I’m female, but LMJ has my vote. May I remind everyone of the SICK disappearing act during the second quarter of the USC game? Cloud of Trojans descend on the little guy, long moment of panic, and the next thing you know he’s out of the thicket and GONE. Love it.
Exactly, so good its cartoon like.
The pack of 300 pounders starts to swell up like a balloon, then, POP, LMJ shoots out like a bullet.
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by Bill Musgrave on Dec 19, 2009 1:03 PM PST up reply actions
His spin move
against UCLA in the end zone to avoid the tackle and then reels off 40+ yards is probably my favorite.
Sunny Pasadena on New Year's Day......
that is mine also
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by joffthedeckk on Dec 19, 2009 1:14 PM PST up reply actions
I call shenanigans! There are no women on the Interwebs!!!
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.
Also, welcome to AtQ. Don’t let the homoeroticism fool you…well ok let the homoeroticism fool you. We’ve missed women.
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 love some of the youngsters on the team,
but I am in awe of Masoli. The power he brings to the position, and his calm in the face of potential calamity impresses the shit out of me. Dude is a winner, and I think I love him. Vote: Masoli.
THE Walter Thurmond lll
guarantee if he wasn’t injured everyone would be saying walt. plus as much as i hate to say it i doubt we get out of the purdue game with a W if walt isn’t in there. and that was the most important game of our season in my opinion!
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Dec 19, 2009 1:50 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Nick Reed
Reason: ’stache
The soul of New Orleans...
Go Ducks, Geaux Tigers, Go Braves, Go Hornets, and most of all WHO DAT!
Bama is 4-1-1 in Pasadena bowl games. The Big Ten has not always been in the Rose Bowl.
who wants a
mustache ride?
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by joffthedeckk on Dec 19, 2009 2:58 PM PST up reply actions
I am shocked no one has mentioned the adorable Brandon "Teddy" Bair!
As a lady, who is a fan of the big guys, I love me some Bair. He uses his huge paws to swat down kicks, and simultaneously steal my heart.
Also, of course, I have loved Nick Reed and Max Unger for years. I need to get myself up to Seattle, clearly. I had a couple of classes with Mr. Unger in school, and I never got the courage to speak to him. Regret. He seemed cool.
Once, I had a sexy dream about Sergio.
Galen Rupp
I love my football, but this guy totally dominated his events this year. In the NCAA 5k championship race he stopped to tie his shoe during a race and still won! Who does that? Galen Freaking Rupp that’s who. No question about it he is Oregon’s athlete of the year.
But I totally have a man-crush on Masoli
Cookin’ up the offense like he’s cooking ravioli.
Jairus Byrd going in to the NFL and simply becoming the pick master, leading the league as a rookie? Are you kidding me?
The former undersized lineman (in HS) in me has to give huge props to Nick Reed and Max Unger too.
rec’d for the Galen Rupp nod.
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
A season without a hero? No.
This was one of the greatest Oregon football seasons ever. It was right out of Lord of the Rings. The arc of the story was brilliant… BSU, the punch, the next morning- the lowest day in Oregon sports history, then Thurmond winning 2 games for us followed by his injury, the shock of the Cal game domination, Nate’s first win, losing at Stanford and suddenly looking down the barrel of a gun with AZ and OSU remianing, THE DRIVE at Arizona, the civil war of all civil wars… unbelievable. It was a team effort and that is cool. But the one thing the season lacked to be perfect was THE MAN. No heroic personality leaving us all in awe.
So I’ll go with Joey because he’s that guy in Oregon history and because he was the X factor this year. THE turning point in the season was when Joey was announced as an almuni game captain before the Cal game. Autzen wasn’t sure it was him until the camera put his face on Duck Vision. The place went CRAZY. A cosmic shift of Duck karma occured. Destiny was rewritten. We did not know it then, but Oregon winning the Rose Bowl became real in the mind of God.
my second place vote is for byron hout
cause if he doesn’t provoke blount we may have lost the purdue or utah games cause in my mind our oline was not good enough at the start of the year to open up big enough holes for blount to fit through. james and barner being smaller were a way better fit for our team
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Dec 19, 2009 4:22 PM PST via mobile reply actions
bahahaha we need to create a byron hout award.
The beloved creator of Sandwich music.
by axemen23 on Dec 19, 2009 4:59 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
YES YES YES
College--the best nine years of my life
by AZDeadHeadDuck on Dec 19, 2009 5:31 PM PST up reply actions
winner gets punched in the face.
The beloved creator of Sandwich music.
by axemen23 on Dec 19, 2009 5:33 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I nominate Quinn.
It's spelled "T-H-E-I-M-P-A-C-T"
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If Quinn wins, brass knuckles are required for entry.
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.
It has to be the Hout-Applebee award.
…and it should be the shape of a punching bag. Hmmm…this makes me want to find that pic of Applebee from “Hate Huskies Day” and punch it again.
"KENNY WHEATON'S GONNA SCORE!! KENNY WHEATON!!--Jerry Allen, 1994"
Rose Bowl Seating
This is off topic but as I am looking for Rose Bowl tickets I am seeing many people that got them from Ohio State allotment that are listed as seats behind what is supposed to be the Oregon bench. Is it just all broken up through out the stadium and not divided from the end zones? Anyone with info on this would be a big help. Thanks!
Sunny Pasadena on New Year's Day......
I posted this in the seating fan post and will here too
GoDucks just emailed notice that people with season tickets who didn’t get ticket before have a chance to score tomorrow morning via email. Tickets to be picked up at the stadium, $150 each and no one has any idea where there seat is until they get the ticket. I’ll do it if I can get a parking pass.
"We'll go."
This shouldn't be just about a man crush.
Us females need a vote. Vote for Masoli!!! Besides leading the Ducks back from behind against Arizona and Oregon State, the man is hot. My husband knows his place when Masoli is in view. I have talked to him several times and he really great. Go Masoli!!!
All we had to do was talk about man-crushes and the women come say hi. My next Tako Tuesday has to be about New Moon. Someone remind me to talk to TwistNHook for advice, I know he loves that movie.
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.
If horrible special effects aren’t your thing, there are books, too.
The soul of New Orleans...
Go Ducks, Geaux Tigers, Go Braves, Go Hornets, and most of all WHO DAT!
Bama is 4-1-1 in Pasadena bowl games. The Big Ten has not always been in the Rose Bowl.
by AllSaintsDay on Dec 20, 2009 3:31 PM PST up reply actions
This shouldn’t be just about a man crush.
Point taken. We’ll have to come up with better wording in the future
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Absolutely No Contest: Jeremiah Masoli
When has Oregon Football had such MOXIE? Gang Green? No defense faces the pressure placed on a quarterback. WHY has Oregon Football had such MOXIE the last two years? Jeremiah Masoli. J-E-R-E-M-I-A-H… M-A-S-O-L-I. How many QBs can juke a DB out of their shoes one play, then crush his sternum the next? How many QBs have no psychological barriers to dominance even after screwing up royally? How many quarterbacks have ALL THAT – AND – a rifle for an arm that ALSO lays a kiss over his tight end’s shoulder on 3rd and 20 for a first down on the road at Washington – AND – lofts the sweet nectar of the gods into the arms of streaking Air Maehl for a 60 yard touchdown in the Civil War? What QB has ALL THAT – AND – Troy Polamalu-like hair? Needless to say, I have a man-crush on Jeremiah Masoli. If you’re honest, so do all of you!
by QuackyMacky on Dec 19, 2009 8:53 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Jackson Rice, think about it, so hot.


I want to make a sitcom starting him. What do you guys think about my working title: Wonder Years?
I Don't Yell O I SCREAM!
Jackson Rice,
So hot right now
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
Wow
Flagged for massive yet vague innuendo
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
Ok, I'm changing to Jonathan Stewart
First 100 yard rushing game vs the vikings D in 36 games. Nuff said, although I don’t know if you have to be a current Duck to be eligible.
I Don't Yell O I SCREAM!
I can’t get behind it, I had DeAngelo starting and J-Stew on the bench.
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.
and what lesson has Juju taought you from this?
Oregon State, Oklahoma State, Ohio State..just another OSU. Free Dennis Dixon!!!
Takimoto should stop letting The Impact set his fantasy lineup?
He can run, he can pass, he is sicker than e-coli. Jeremiah always keeps things rolling.
by MarineCorpsDuck on Dec 21, 2009 9:46 AM PST up reply actions
has anyone noticed how much jackson rice resembles taylor lautner
The beloved creator of Sandwich music.
What is with you and picking out totally ass-backwards "resemblances"?
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has anyone noticed how much axemen23 resembles a giant retard
It's spelled "T-H-E-I-M-P-A-C-T"
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by Takimoto on Dec 21, 2009 12:50 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
My spelling has always been fantastic. I was mirroring what axemizzle wrote two comments up.
It's spelled "T-H-E-I-M-P-A-C-T"
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I think he looks a little like The Mighty Ducks’ star center, Charlie Conway
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To be entirely honest,
He does not look like a crow to me.
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
Hmmmm,
I have a superiority complex, therefore I am putting forth many votes.
Man Crush
Eddie Pleasant; if you need me to justify this pick, I am calling in the Pleasant Army!
LMJ; DUH
Masoli; Oh J-Mas, you break my heart….Only to win it back again. So I am making up a category. J-Mas=best chick flick actor. BAM!!! Done
Javes Lewis; Add a “III” to your name…Then we will be talkin!
Yeah, I’m finished
Kenjon Barner; Every team can use a little versatile Devin Hester type player. Barner=our Special Teams STUD
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
This font has me thinking...
Is it possible for us to get SB Nation to make the “O” logo everytime an o is typed? If it can be pulled off, that person gets my mancrush vote!
May we hand you your taints on a silver platter...

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