Quack Fix: Men's BB wins going into conference place, Rose Bowl focus turns to Terrelle Pryor and the Duck D
by jtlight on Dec 29, 2009 9:49 AM PST
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Let's get right to today's quack.
- The Duck's won their final non-conference game to finish 8-4, and despite a shaky start, there was a lot to like. Michael Dunigan continues his strong play, and set his career high with 26 points on 10-14 from the floor. Malcolm Armstead was strong as well, with 14 points and 8 assists. While there were some rough moments in non-conference play, it could have been worse. Hopefully this momentum will continue as the Ducks head up to Pullman on New Years Eve.
- For the Rose Bowl, all the attention seems to have turned to Terrelle Pryor, and his ability to throw the ball. While Pryor is incredibly talented, the Ducks are not scared at all. Nick Aliotti has already talked about bringing a lot of pressure to rattle Pryor, who hasn't gotten defiant about this, as the stats back up Pryor's struggles. The big question will be, has Pryor improved over the past month of practice, or is he the same QB he has been, who averaged a mere 95 ypg passing against Iowa, Penn State, and Michigan.
- Another big question for Pryor will be, how long is his leash? Pryor has been incredibly limited by the OSU coaching staff over the last few games, in reaction to his early season struggles. I have a feeling that Pryor will have to make a number of plays for the Buckeye's to win. However, I don't know how quickly Jim Tressel will willingly put him in that position.
- Ivan Maisel of ESPN has a piece on how long the Duck defense spends on the field. Money quote from Chip Kelly: "Time spent on the field has nothing to do with production.... The game has changed. Three yards and a cloud of dust -- that stuff has been out of the game for a long time." But when the offense falters, the defense has to pick up the slack. Last year the offense did this in a number of games, putting the defense in some terrible holes as they had to deal with multiple three and outs. This hasn't been quite so prevalent this year, but when it has, the Duck defense has stepped up, and thrived despite being on the field for almost 900 plays.
- Lastly, the Oregonian has a feature on the Brandon Bair and Blake Ferras, the anchors of the Oregon defense. While there has been a lot of talk about their size, these two have rarely been pushed around, and have at worst held their own, allowing the rest of the Oregon defense to make plays. It's clear these players have been taught very well, and have used their height and lack of size to their advantage. OSU offensive coordinator Jim Bollman has been impressed by the success of Duck the defensive line. He'll still want to run it right at the Ducks, but the Ducks, especially Bair, will love that opportunity.
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Time of Possesion
I was watching a NFL game this weekend and I heard one of the greatest lines by an NFL commentator. They were talking about how a NFL team leads the league in TOP. One commentator said,
“I think TOP is the most over-rated stat in football.”
“Winning TOP doesn’t matter if it doesn’t translate into points.”
“To this day you still don’t get any points for holding the ball more than the other team.”
Loved it!
LET CH3 RETURN KICKS!!!!
by Matt Daddy on Dec 29, 2009 9:57 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Was that Ron Jaws saying it?
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by qrsouther on Dec 29, 2009 10:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
no it was on Sunday
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by Matt Daddy on Dec 29, 2009 10:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve heard Aikman say it before.
TOP gives a defense a rest but is irrelevant if the D is giving up TDs in a couple of minutes.
by westspec on Dec 29, 2009 10:07 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
The tOSU RBs are rather scary.
However, as always, if we can remove Pryor’s passing game from the equation early on, so goes their running game as well. The same should be said of Oregon’s offense from an Ohio State defensive standpoint. Pryor and Masoli — for all that’s been said of Tressel taking the ball out of Pryor’s hands all year — will be the straws that stir the drink whether they know it or not. I know Jeremiah Masoli knows it. Chip Kelly knows it. Our offense knows it.
Ohio State can and will defeat us if they get Pryor into the game and make him a downfield passing threat, much like Stanford’s Luck.
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by qrsouther on Dec 29, 2009 9:59 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Somehow I don't see Pryor turning into an accurate downfield pocket passer..
.. but I agree that if Pryor can “find some Luck in his game”, we’ll have a hard time coming out on top.
those who do not remember history should read my blog...
by benzduck on Dec 29, 2009 12:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What’s with the later postings? I need my quack fix early!
by westspec on Dec 29, 2009 10:02 AM PST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
I'd have to slightly disagree w/ Kelly on this:
“Three yards and a cloud of dust — that stuff has been out of the game for a long time.”
i think it may have been mentioned in one of those articles, maybe not, but alabama is playing in the national championship game next week using this type of offense (grind it out on the ground, play tough defense). ohio state won a national championship just 7 years ago with this offense. an overwhelming majority of the offenses in the NFL use run heavy/between the tackle type offenses.
don’t get me wrong, i love the spread offense, i want my team to run the spread offense, but i think it’s a little misguided to say “that stuff has been out of the game for a long time”.
by davereg412 on Dec 29, 2009 10:40 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I assure you,
Alabama’s offense is not the reason they are so good.
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 10:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i'm aware of that...
but they’re good enough to get themselves to the NCG. i watched every game of the 2002 ohio state national championship season — that was not a good offense, but it was an offense that got us to, and won a national championship. that’s good enough for me.
by davereg412 on Dec 29, 2009 10:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
look at how Alabama played the SEC Champ game
they started out in the spread and opened up the offense to keep Florida off base. I assure you the “win the TOP battle” three yards and a cloud of dust offense is dead (and has been for a while).
Now can you win with a great D? Sure. But more and more teams are having to be more balanced to win the NC. Oh and the NFL offenses that win running between the tackles use a balanced offense and staunch D.
LET CH3 RETURN KICKS!!!!
by Matt Daddy on Dec 29, 2009 10:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
it's two different philosophies...
offenses that use the “three yards and a cloud of dust” type strategies often use that offense because the strength of their team is their defense.
teams that have a lot of fire power on offense spread them out, score quickly and make things harder for their defense.
you can win with both styles, is all i’m saying.
by davereg412 on Dec 29, 2009 10:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
actually i will disagree a little. Sure good D teams play to their strength and control the clock to give their D time to rest. But Championship teams use a balanced approach on offense. Defensive Coordinators are too good these days to be one dimensional.
Three yards and a cloud 3 and out is the same as 3 incomplete passes and 3 and out. You need to be able to keep a defense honest. If you want to control the clock to rest your D, fine, you may run a little more, but you still need to be able to pick up first downs.
Kelly’s system is predicated on tempo, not clock management. He wants the defense to not sub, get caught in the wrong formation/scheme and then exploit it over and over again.
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by Matt Daddy on Dec 29, 2009 11:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
agree to disagree?
three yards and a cloud of dust doesn’t mean the offense goes 3 and out all game. three and out defense’s do use the forward pass in passing situations, lol. it’s an offense predicated on controlling the field position, not putting your defense in a bad position, playing solid special teams and grinding out victories.
it’s exactly how ohio state won the national championship game in 2002 (against a “spread” miami team). i’m not saying it’s better than running a spread offense, like i said, i’d like it if my team moved more in the “spread” direction next year. i think it’s a little ignorant to say you CAN’T win with this style. of course you can. it’s harder, yes, but you can.
by davereg412 on Dec 29, 2009 11:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
re-watching one of the Ducks Rose Bowl scouting reports, i think the biggest difference is when Ohio St gets behind. TP is prob more comfortable in shotgun spread formations that it will take to run 2 min drill or down a couple scores. under the center, his reads become too complicated if he has to scan the field and the read the defense at the same time. Tressel refuses to allow for mistakes even if there is a potential reward. almost like GTech’s offense – very effective until they have to pass.
thankfully for duck fans, our punter is good as are our returners. btw, please try picking on Cliff Harris (DB- #3). We haven’t seen a pick 6 since the last time we were in pasadena in october.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 11:18 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i'm confused as to what this has to do with that conversation...
but you’re absolutely right — TP is much more comfortable in shotgun, run based formations. and absolutely, our offense looked good when it was in hurry up mode (third scoring drive against indiana, last drive of the first half against wisconsin come to mind).
by davereg412 on Dec 29, 2009 11:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i need stay off the booze this early. what i meant was when running the “3 yds and a cloud of dust”, it works well when you have great defense and great special teams (which ohio st always does) and, more importantly, get ahead early in the game. but it always limits the ability to make comebacks or utilize dynamic playmakers (TP) in ways other offenses do.
another plus is that no one runs Oregon’s offense out here so it makes it a little easier to recruit now. while everyone is running a more pro-style, we getting all the hybrids that might not fit exactly into old school positions.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 11:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
now we're on the same page
lol — you’re definitely right, 3 yds & a cloud is not very condusive for comebacks. it’s pivitol to get an early lead or at least keep the game within one score…
by davereg412 on Dec 29, 2009 11:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
7 years is a substantial amount of time in college football, I think.
I totally see where you’re coming from and I think you’re right that a team can succeed with a big, slow, wheels-turning offense. But Chip Kelly, I think, was saying that you don’t have to hold on to the ball long to succeed anymore. A lot is made of Oregon’s defense being on the field too much and that if the offense wanted to help them out a little, they’d slow it down. And that’s total crap. You want to know what a defense loves more than downtime? Points put on the freaking board by their offense.
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by qrsouther on Dec 29, 2009 10:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
oh for sure...
time of possession is overrated. the way he was quoted above, it sounded like he was reffering to that style of offense (three yards and a cloud of dust).
by davereg412 on Dec 29, 2009 10:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It's also now the uncommon entity of offenses.
Before, even just three short years ago, spread offenses were leaking and were considered crazy or just flash shows. Now when you see and I-form or a split-back formation you have to double-take. That’s what’s really pretty sweet about college football.
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by qrsouther on Dec 29, 2009 10:49 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
lol -- you might be an oregon fan if...
you do a double-take when you see the i-form. that’s a staple of our offense.
(please note that this is not an attack against qrsouther — just me keepin’ it light)
by davereg412 on Dec 29, 2009 11:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Every game, I try to find a fullback on our roster, at least once. I still haven’t succeeded.
The soul of New Orleans... Go Ducks, Geaux Tigers, Go Braves, Go Hornets, and most of all WHO DAT! I BELIEVE!
If your fanbase doesn't do songs like this, maybe you need a new fanbase.
by AllSaintsDay on Dec 29, 2009 10:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
OK, homoeroticism is one thing, but making up a football position called the fullback? That’s just crossing the line.
It's spelled "T-H-E-I-M-P-A-C-T"
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by Takimoto on Dec 30, 2009 8:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No, really. We have them in the ESS EEE SEE. They’re like tight ends who line up right in front of the RB so they can go to either side. Or, in UF’s case, so they can snap it to him.
The soul of New Orleans... Go Ducks, Geaux Tigers, Go Braves, Go Hornets, and most of all WHO DAT! I BELIEVE!
If your fanbase doesn't do songs like this, maybe you need a new fanbase.
by AllSaintsDay on Dec 30, 2009 9:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t believe you.
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.
by Takimoto on Dec 30, 2009 10:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You can also see such a spectacle in the form of this guy Owen Marecic. He lines up in front of Toby Gerhart. The results are not pretty.
The soul of New Orleans... Go Ducks, Geaux Tigers, Go Braves, Go Hornets, and most of all WHO DAT! I BELIEVE!
If your fanbase doesn't do songs like this, maybe you need a new fanbase.
by AllSaintsDay on Dec 30, 2009 10:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Fullie-whatie?
Is this related to the whole radical “punting” craze sweeping through the Big-10 and SEC?
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 30, 2009 9:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Shush, you. Jackson Rice was nominated for Man Crush.
The soul of New Orleans... Go Ducks, Geaux Tigers, Go Braves, Go Hornets, and most of all WHO DAT! I BELIEVE!
If your fanbase doesn't do songs like this, maybe you need a new fanbase.
by AllSaintsDay on Dec 30, 2009 10:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What is this Eye-formation you speak of? Is that the thing where we put that kid Jackson Rice way in the backfield and he kicks the ball? How many points do we get for doing that again?
LET CH3 RETURN KICKS!!!!
by Matt Daddy on Dec 29, 2009 11:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Here’s the We Will Always Have Tempe defense preview:
I think Oregon’s defense is far, far better than most Ohio State fans are giving it credit for, and that anyone that thinks Ohio State is going to bulldoze the undersized Oregon front did not watch either team very much, and certainly did not watch Ohio State’s game against Purdue, or Oregon’s game against USC. The Buckeyes are perfectly capable of moving the ball on the Ducks, but it’s not going to be a walk in the park. I’m not going to take the cheap, easy way out, and sit back and diss the Oregon defense. Their stats aren’t the greatest, but they are no slouches. Hell, it’s not like they’re going up against an unstoppable offense anyway.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Dec 29, 2009 10:42 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
what'd you think of this preview, jtlight?
by davereg412 on Dec 29, 2009 10:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it was pretty fair overall. Can’t disagree with too much.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Dec 29, 2009 4:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
on a side note...
on comcast, Barner just returned to 2nd half kick-off for a TD against UCLA. TJ3 is about to make a play…i have a hunch…
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 11:32 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Owa trims list to 4 schools...
Oregon, UCLA, USC and Oregon State – will announce on Signing Day. Thank you Urban.
http://insider.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/onthetrail
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 11:37 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wow,
I am very nervous about this. All of his 4 schools are in the Pac-10!
I hope the coaching staff can work up some sweet recruiting magic and pull this guy off! We could really use him early, and he would have an immediate impact on our D-line. Great player!
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 11:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
pull this guy off
Something about that sounds weird
by echo31 on Dec 29, 2009 3:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And...
This comment thread has officially come out of the closet. Yet another one…
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 3:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Great news. I have a hard time geting my hopes up after being burned so often (pryor, bryce brown, boyd etc).
I wonder if boyd regrets signing with clemson. From what I understand, they have a freshman qb who’s pretty good already.
by westspec on Dec 29, 2009 11:48 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, his name's harper, i think...
he’s also a baseball player — i think there were rumors that he might pursue the baseball thing and leave football, which would obviously open the door for boyd, but i don’t see that happening. the bucks got burned by hoyd too, so i feel the burn also.
by davereg412 on Dec 29, 2009 11:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Its actually Kyle Parker.
From the games I have watched, he is not all that amazing.
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 11:52 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
lol, that's right
harper was last year. he showed decent progress from the season to the bowl game. i remember the OT victory against miami where he threw that dart (20+ yards) for the winning TD.
by davereg412 on Dec 29, 2009 11:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah,
You are thinking of Cullen Harper, he totally fell apart in his senior year (last season).
I know very little about Clemson football, so Parker may be much better than I am giving him credit for.
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 12:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He led them to the ACC championship game his first year. And if clemson had any defense, would have beat GT to bo to BCS.
I thought he looked pretty good.
by westspec on Dec 29, 2009 11:59 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
i’m sure we’ll know a little more after all the announcements this weekend’s Under Armour Game – who has what spots left to fill. National Signing Day is the most nerve-wrecking day in sports. If you’re not on Twitter yet, it might be a good day to sign up and follow Rob Moseley.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 12:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Dominique Easley announces on the 2nd...
Between us and Penn State. I cannot wait!
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 12:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
espn just posted this:
talking about ohio state’s need to “be in shape” to prepare for oregon’s no huddle offense. i read somewhere yesterday that some ohio state defenders were having trouble catching their breath in the california air. i hope that issue is resolved by friday…
by davereg412 on Dec 29, 2009 12:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I wonder why they would be having trouble breathing in Pasadena.
It is 70 degrees and just about sea level…Strange.
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 12:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
no wind = smog.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 12:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The smog should not be too bad come the Rose Bowl.
It is supposed to rain on Wednesday in Pasadena.
Either way, I have lived in the stuff my whole life!
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 12:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly--that's why it doesn't bother you.
Disclaimer: everything I know about basketball I learned on Blazersedge.
by pualo on Dec 29, 2009 12:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Rain Wednesday
Sunny and 74 on Friday!
I agree with the smog theory, though. I just spent 8 months working in Fontana (not that far from Pasadena) and had a very hard time getting used to the air “quality” there vs. the air in Eugene. I felt like I constantly needed to cough and clear my throat for the first month.
May we hand you your taints on a silver platter...
by 071903 on Dec 29, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
that's what i was thinking...
i don’t understand — it can’t be the tempature or the elevation or whaver — maybe humidity? i have no idea.
by davereg412 on Dec 29, 2009 12:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
even if you can’t see it (which you almost always can) you can always feel it. its really strange. a lot of our guys are from So Cal so they’re used to it.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 12:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep,
Many of our players are from Los Angeles.
Although, I really doubt that smog will pose a serious problem for tOSU.
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 12:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
one of our receivers is from So Cal
grant schwartz — probably 6th on our depth chart. that’s it. maybe he can give a crash course on “breathing through the smog”.
by davereg412 on Dec 29, 2009 12:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d be out of breath if I was being forced to defend the Masoli/James combo too!
In all seriousness, probably too many holiday eats.
by westspec on Dec 29, 2009 12:09 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
bingo
they are out of breath just thinking about keeping up with our Offense. Tempo tempo tempo
I Don't Yell O I SCREAM!
by trumpetduck on Dec 29, 2009 12:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
its also hard to breath when your staring at all the So Cal ladies…i’m sure the clothing matches Ohio this time of year.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 12:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
R.E.P.L.Y.F.A.I.L.
Back from the holiday and in top form!
by HoodRiverDuck on Dec 29, 2009 12:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey HRD, if you need a new picture...
I Don't Yell O I SCREAM!
by trumpetduck on Dec 29, 2009 12:52 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Anbody else see this story on Mike Leach?
Let’s see, congress is investigating how concussions effect players, Kansas’ head coach was fired due to aggressive behavior towards players. I really don’t think this ends well for Leach.
LET CH3 RETURN KICKS!!!!
by Matt Daddy on Dec 29, 2009 12:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
If this is as bad as it sounds,
the guy needs to be in prison, let alone off the sideline. That’s just retarded.
by HoodRiverDuck on Dec 29, 2009 1:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The video on the article I attached said that TTU is looking to fire Leach within the next 48 hours “with cause”. I really don’t get what he could be thinking.
LET CH3 RETURN KICKS!!!!
by Matt Daddy on Dec 29, 2009 1:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
doesn’t he basically dare Tech to fire him every season? it would have been great to see him end up at UW last year. could have showed up to games in a giant purple pirate ship.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 1:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
His punishment towards concussed players would be,
Locking them in the dilapidated unsafe Husky stadium for an extended period of time. Who needs a rickety shed when you have husky stadium?
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 2:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
so which team..
is gonna save the Pac 10 from embarrassing bowl performances? Cal and OS lost to good teams. SC – very mediocre. UCLA might decide to show up in the 2nd half…
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 2:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
UCLA looks awful. The pac10 is being embarassed this bowl season.
by westspec on Dec 29, 2009 3:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
UCLA is awful.
Simple as that. Kevin Prince is awful. Simple as that.
Not to mention they have to go out east to play in some crap bowl while it is 15 degrees out. And then add in the fact that the other team has not been to a bowl since seemingly the dawn of time; and is thus very motivated. UCLA is simply in a terrible position.
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 3:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Owa is watching this game and scratching UCLA off his list as we speak. They may have hot chicks, nice weather and a nice campus, but they cannot play fb.
by westspec on Dec 29, 2009 3:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
earlier in the game, the announcing crew mentioned how UCLA had two of the best offensive minds in college football – Norm Chow and Weasel. When has Weasel ever been considered an offensive genius??
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 3:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Temple Tough! = wearing a tie
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 3:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
the announcers just said rushing back, so maybe they’re not the greatest announcers
by westspec on Dec 29, 2009 3:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Brian Griese is a slightly less bad announcer than he was a QB.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 3:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t understand how UCLA’s O-line is getting manhandled by Temple. I understand Prince sucking, but they can’t even run the ball
by westspec on Dec 29, 2009 3:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
fUCLA’s o-line is very young and inexperienced. Plus, Temple wants to be here, UCLA does not. Motivation is a big aspect in this game.
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 3:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
not sure why the just dont run the smoke and middle screens. the DB’s can’t even tackle or run with their WR’s.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 3:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
don’t understand why the roll Prince out. He’s slower than I am. Or why they don’t throw some slants.
by westspec on Dec 29, 2009 3:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I dont think that Prince is capable of throwing a slant.
Or even a screen pass, he has missed a few of those.
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 3:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
does throwing under hand work in college fb like it does for free throw shooting? maybe he should try that.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 3:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It still amazes me how bad UCLA's QB's are.
Last season they went with Craft, who has got to be one of the worst QB’s I have seen in some time. Now they hardly upgrade to Prince who has looked incompetent all season. Just amazing that UCLA has ended up in such a bind at QB.
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 3:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
at least they throw us some Rose Bowls commercials to cheer us up…
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 3:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I cheer everytime I see it. + love the shot of Blount bowling over the Beavers
by westspec on Dec 29, 2009 3:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish they showed Blount truck Kristick!
I cannot stand that guy
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 3:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Won’t have to see him on Saturdays anymore!
btw, like the quote you have
by westspec on Dec 29, 2009 3:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Best Scroll Ever
at the bottom of the screen:
“No Temple players are considered ‘Draftable’.” HA!
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 3:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The sad thing is,
UCLA has six or seven draftable guys and they are getting romped by Temple. Poor coaching
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 3:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s just mean. They may not be draftable, but does everyone need to point and laugh on teevee?
by encephalopath on Dec 29, 2009 3:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
in fairness, their better players are underclassmen and not draft eligible. but still i’m pretty sure i’ve never seen that before…
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 4:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I saw it last night with Texas A and M
by westspec on Dec 29, 2009 4:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously.
Apparently Neweasel is a very good recruiter. Funny how that works out, terrible coach with a terrible team that consistently recruits great talent.
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 3:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
had a friend that got recruited by UW (Weasel), ND (Bob Davie) and SC (Hackett). His parents thought he was the biggest used car salesman/slime ball ever. ended up at SC right before Hackett got fired.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 3:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Good for your friend.
He chose the lesser of 3 evils.
Somehow Neweasel brings in great talent, goes to show that location is a major factor in recruiting.
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 3:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
let’s just say So Cal weather and opportunities sealed the deal. not anything from the coaches.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 4:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Neweasel’s last name just sounds like a car salesman
by westspec on Dec 29, 2009 3:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He looks like one as well
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 3:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
umm…try throwing to a receiver not a LT
by westspec on Dec 29, 2009 4:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
offensive genius. that looked like a play i drew up on NCAA ’10 the other day.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 4:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Was that the same guy who picked Costa for that TD?? wow.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 4:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. It was.
They keep showing that damn play!
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 4:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
the best part of the Costa play was Chip Kelly laughing at/with him on the sidelines right afterwards…
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 4:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah,
There really is not much else a coach can do after something like that happens.
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 4:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Far too many will blow a gasket and yell at their players. That’s one of the things I like about Chip Kelly. Throwing a screaming fit isn’t coaching.
The only time I’ve seen him get exercised Masoli is when he want Masoli to play faster.
by encephalopath on Dec 29, 2009 4:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I suppose so...
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 4:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Shudder.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com
I have a Ropert is God™ complex.
by qrsouther on Dec 29, 2009 7:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow,
Terrible snap just looks to have lost Temple the game.
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 4:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
That Temple went Temple!
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 4:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yahoo says
4th-16, Tem17 Player rushed up the middle for 17 yard loss. Safety
So Player is the punter?
by encephalopath on Dec 29, 2009 4:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
uh…i’d give credit for that one to the long snapper. punter didnt even touch it.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 4:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Prince just went down with a shoulder injury!
I knew UCLA was stupid for calling too many QB draws with a poor scrambling QB.
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 4:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Mark Helfrich needs to choose his wording a bit better...
"LaMichael is our guy, and LeGarrette gives us a good counter-punch."
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Dec 29, 2009 5:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Damn you Helfrich!
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 5:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hahahahaha
its spelled "S-h-u-t-t-h-e H e-l-l-U-p-F-E-L-T"
by JShufelt on Dec 29, 2009 5:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
you know his brain wanted to stop at "counter"
but punch just kind slipped out and inside he was like “shit shit shit, don’t say punch”
LET CH3 RETURN KICKS!!!!
by Matt Daddy on Dec 29, 2009 6:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
pac moves to 2-2
lets keep the string of victories going boys. on a side note im from idaho and just realized that by the time i get home from pasadena i will have traveled over 7000 miles to have watched the 6 games i will have seen! anyone got me beat?
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Dec 29, 2009 5:25 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Jairus Byrd makes the pro bowl!!! Ngata also.
http://blog.oregonlive.com/nfl/2009/12/buffalo_safety_jairus_byrd_nam.html
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 6:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It's about damn time that Ngata makes the Pro Bowl.
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Dec 29, 2009 6:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
via Darren Rovell's Twitter (@darrenrovell1)
regarding the best/worst teams in different sports vs. the spread of the decade:
Worst: Washington Huskies. This once-proud program won the 1991 National Championship and kicked off the decade by winning the 2000 Rose Bowl. It’s been downhill ever since. The Huskies finished above .500 against the spread only once and produced the worst single-season performance of the decade with last year’s 1-11 mark. They were especially bad against Pac-10 competition, going a dismal 29-54-2 ATS against conference foes.
http://www.covers.com/articles/articles.aspx?theArt=177878&t=0
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Dec 29, 2009 6:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Oregon D Looks Good To Me
As a Buckeye fan I made sure to watch Oregon play AZ, USC, and OSU this
year because I knew the Ducks had a good chance to win the PAC 10 this year.
When I first saw the Oregon defense I was surprised at how big the middle of
the d-line is. The tackles seemed to draw double teams which allowed the ends
a little more freedom to move around. The linebackers appear to be average size
for a BCS conference, about 6’2" and 230, and play with discipline. The secondary
appears to be the weakest part of the defense, but I know that the Ducks lost a very
good CB to injury and this may be part of the problem. This could be a good thing for
Ohio State because the only pass that Pryor can throw well consistently is the long
ball. As for Oregon holding up against the Ohio State o-line, Buckeye fans are
surprised when I tell them that the Duck defense is use to being on the field for more
than half the game and that the PAC 10 teams have linemen the same size of most
Big Ten teams. The one area I can see the Oregon defense being exploited is
if Pryor can check down to the #3 receiver, the TE, and hit them on the underneath
crossing route. The top two Buckeye TE’s are 6’5’" and 6’6". The slow one runs about
a 4.6 forty and the fast one use to be a wideout and he runs a legit 4.5 and has about
a 30" vertical leap. The problem Pryor has is that he telegraphs 90% of every pass
and he hasn’t learned to check down in a quick manner. This is why his interceptions
have gone way up this year.
by BornABuckeye on Dec 31, 2009 12:12 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
The speed matchup at TE isn’t as a big concern for me as other matchup issues. Eddie Pleasant is the second-fastest player on the team, and Spencer Paysinger might be the best pass-protect LB in the Pac-10. What worries me more is holes in the D opening up because of Pryor’s threat as a runner.
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by Takimoto on Dec 31, 2009 2:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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