Morning Quack Fix: 3.31.09
by ntrebon on Mar 31, 2009 6:34 AM PDT
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Good morning Duck fans. Today marks the opening of spring practices -- finally some football being played again! As a result, there's a lot of news out there this morning. Let's get to it.
- John Hunt notes that one of Kelly's first changes is practice starting at 8.15 am. In the same blog piece, Hunt goes on to examine five questions heading into today's first practice. The first three questions are ones we have heard repeated over and over (the DL, OL and secondary). However, Hunt also wonders about Masoli's improvement and the productiveness of Harper and Blount. Moseley chimes in with a piece that covers some of the details about how Kelly will run practices this spring. And, in case you missed it, both Lavasier Tuinei and Bryson Littlejohn are enrolled and should be participating.
- As for Bellotti's move to take over the QB coaching spot, I am relieved to hear that is merely a temporary fix until a full-time assistant can be found. As I mentioned yesterday, this move makes a lot of sense if its purpose is to allow them more time to find the right guy. Moseley also hypothesized yesterday in a blog entry that Oregon may have a new hire already in mind, but that they may be in the middle of spring drills for their current team. Here's Moseley's full article on the move, as well.
- The Manchester, New Hampshire's Union Leader has an article up about Chip Kelly's ascension to Oregon's head coach. The article notes some of the other coaches with local ties that have had some success climbing the collegiate ranks.
- Bob Clark writes today about replacing Kent -- with someone other than Mark Few. He raises some good points such as that the rising salaries of coaches combined with the fact that Oregon would only make the move to make a big splash would most likely lead to Oregon breaking the bank on any new hire. And, in perhaps the most disturbing suggestion I have heard in a while, Clark wonders whether or not P.J. Carlesimo might fit the bill. My overwhelming response? Ugh.
- The baseball team will take on the University of Portland today at PK Park. The Ducks appear to be having some depth issues at catcher with Eddy Rodriguez out for another three weeks with a knee injury. And, the Ducks continue Pac-10 play with a series against Stanford this weekend. Today's Register-Guard also has a piece up about the second phase of the construction for PK Park. Even with bids for the structural work coming below estimate, there are still questions about whether the park will be completely finished by the start of the 2010 season.
- And, Joey Harrington has re-signed with the New Orlean Saints after serving as their third-string QB last season. Glad to see that Joey still has a role in the NFL.
As always, leave your comments or other links below.
Go Ducks!
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Miller has WTIII as the 10th best player in the Pac-10.
by ntrebon on Mar 31, 2009 7:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting. I’m not entirely sure if I agree with him or not.
It’s spelled "S-H-U-x-x-x-x-x"
by JShufelt on Mar 31, 2009 8:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Outside of these 4, it's a mess of who belongs where
My anticipatory top 4 in no particular order:
Jahvid Best
Jaquizz Rodgers
Jeremiah Masoli
Jake Locker
I support Takimoto in his effort to support Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.
by The VD Special on Mar 31, 2009 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he can’t throw
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by jtlight on Mar 31, 2009 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
But honestly, UW is so bad. I think on a better team his throwing stats increase. I mean, just look at Tebow. The guy is very similar athletically and in throwing— however, he isn’t the ONLY threat on that team, thus allowing for receivers to get open and what not.
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by The VD Special on Mar 31, 2009 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t agree entirely. Athletically, I do agree, but Tebow has accuracy and smarts, and can make good throws on the move. Locker’s accuracy is a crap shoot. You can’t ever rely on a good pass from him. He CAN make an accurate throw, but he usually doesn’t.
Which teams in the Pac-10 would like to have Locker start at QB?
His Jr. Year in high school, his accuracy was 48.5. He did better his senior year, with about 58, but that’s just my point. His whole career, he’s been incredibly inconsistent with his passing game. The only thing he’s been consistent on is his running game.
Know a big reason why Washington struggled? Teams know that, and they challenge him to throw. They’re comfortable with having a linebacker or two play spy and a linebacker or two blitz.
Is he a good player? Athletically, absolutely. I’ll be very interested to see how he improves this year. He’s someone you want the ball to be in his hands – but I don’t think he’s the guy that should dump it off to someone else in the passing game.
It’s spelled "S-H-U-x-x-x-x-x"
by JShufelt on Mar 31, 2009 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeez, you just “don’t entirely” agree with anyone today, do you?
by ArbyOSU on Mar 31, 2009 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I probably can. I just haven’t yet.
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by JShufelt on Mar 31, 2009 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna go one step further than JShufelt...
And totally 100% disagree with you. Jake Locker is not accurate AT ALL. He can’t throw a deep ball. Tebow can.
Locker’s pass completion percentage is certainly hurt by his crappy team, but you can load up against the run with Locker in the game because he can’t throw deep with ANY consistency whatsoever. You cannot do that against Tebow because he can throw is deep every down if need be.
I seriously don’t understand how anyone can compare the two quarterbacks. There is no comparison whatsoever.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Mar 31, 2009 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They’re white quarterbacks that aren’t rail-thin and have mobility. What do I win?
It's spelled "M-A-R-C-H-I-N-G-B-A-N-D."
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by Takimoto on Mar 31, 2009 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re banished to the Dawg Pound.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Mar 31, 2009 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
worst reward ever!
their logo scares the crap out of me
It's spelled "M-A-R-C-H-I-N-G-B-A-N-D."
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 Mar 31, 2009 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t look at it too long or you will become a Husky fan.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Mar 31, 2009 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
why are dogs wearing shirts?
that’s just wrong.
Ducks Go!
Already miss you MB
by trumpetduck on Mar 31, 2009 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
John Berkowitz writes great articles, but the community scares me.
It’s spelled "S-H-U-x-x-x-x-x"
by JShufelt on Mar 31, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Word.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.
by qrsouther on Mar 31, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cruel and unusual.
You cannot hide from our weapons of Masoli destruction.
by JConant on Mar 31, 2009 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to say… I think that’s the biggest reason why the media compares them.
Tebow isn’t skinny, and he’s fast… and he’s white… and he’s a QB! So is Locker! Locker MUST be the next Tebow.
It’s spelled "S-H-U-x-x-x-x-x"
by JShufelt on Mar 31, 2009 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tebow isn't fast
He’s powerful and will bull rush you, but he’s not pulling away from anyone in a foot race
I support Takimoto in his effort to support Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.
by The VD Special on Mar 31, 2009 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s faster than the average QB. While I agree, he’s more of a FB-style of runner, FBs aren’t exactly slow chums.
It’s spelled "S-H-U-x-x-x-x-x"
by JShufelt on Mar 31, 2009 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeremiah Masoli and Jake Locker are substantially faster than Tebow.
Where Jeremiah Masoli may have a trucking rating of 94, Tebow has a trucking rating of 99.
Tebow is a powerful runner and a good passer. Jeremiah Masoli just flat out rapes at life.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.
by qrsouther on Mar 31, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah just as I posted that, I saw ESPN
That’s bizarre
I support Takimoto in his effort to support Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.
by The VD Special on Mar 31, 2009 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Taylor “I turned down first round NFL money for no particular reason other than to piss Takimoto off” Mays has gotta be Top 5 for sure, if not number 1
It's spelled "M-A-R-C-H-I-N-G-B-A-N-D."
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 Mar 31, 2009 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can buy that.
It’s spelled "S-H-U-x-x-x-x-x"
by JShufelt on Mar 31, 2009 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He definitely will be...
He’s freaking good, and makes their pass defense awesome.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Mar 31, 2009 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m so upset he’s back. Honestly, if there’s one thing that stands in the way of the Ducks winning the Pac-10, I think it’s him. If I saw him on the street, I’d flee.
It's spelled "M-A-R-C-H-I-N-G-B-A-N-D."
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 Mar 31, 2009 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting read on the CK practice schedule. Makes sense to use percentages of game time to dictate practice time, but I like the “do it right, it’s light, do it wrong, it’s long” mentality as well.
It's spelled "M-A-R-C-H-I-N-G-B-A-N-D."
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by Takimoto on Mar 31, 2009 9:00 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It seems to me they might be using this statistical methodology just for the sake of using statistics. This assumes that all game situations are equal in importance, which I don’t believe to be the case. I
by ntrebon on Mar 31, 2009 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
perhaps
but it sounds fancy. and i’m all about fancy.
It's spelled "M-A-R-C-H-I-N-G-B-A-N-D."
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 Mar 31, 2009 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twitter finally becomes useful!
Moseley posts some updates from practice…
“LeGarrette Blount is not practicing today but is in the Mo Center. I’ll ask about him afterward.”
“In case there were any doubts, Chris Harper is practicing at slot receiver, and already has a couple nice catches.”
“Lavasier Tuinei is wearing jersey #80 for the Ducks. Definitely a tall, lanky guy.”
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Mar 31, 2009 10:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome.
It’s spelled "S-H-U-x-x-x-x-x"
by JShufelt on Mar 31, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this makes me smile
Ducks Go!
Already miss you MB
by trumpetduck on Mar 31, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice to hear Harper making a solid impression.
by ntrebon on Mar 31, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Twitter now SUCKS ASS AGAIN
“LeGarrette Blount has a sprained ankle that required X-rays. No word on his long-term status.”
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Mar 31, 2009 11:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SUNOFABITCH!??!
It’s spelled "S-H-U-x-x-x-x-x"
by JShufelt on Mar 31, 2009 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is fantabulously awesome.
http://news.uky.edu/news/display_article.php?category=2&artid=4523
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Mar 31, 2009 11:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I <3 Maker’s Mark.
It’s spelled "S-H-U-x-x-x-x-x"
by JShufelt on Mar 31, 2009 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When’s Ninkasi releasing the Mike Bellotti IPA?
It's spelled "M-A-R-C-H-I-N-G-B-A-N-D."
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by Takimoto on Mar 31, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is excellent. It certainly trumps Brooks Field…tastes much better than turf.
You cannot hide from our weapons of Masoli destruction.
by JConant on Mar 31, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why does this seem like a headline I’d find in the onion?
by ntrebon on Mar 31, 2009 12:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
damnit freshmen!
you shoot the nutria! everybody knows that!
It's spelled "M-A-R-C-H-I-N-G-B-A-N-D."
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 Mar 31, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This makes me reflect on how much I miss football season.
You cannot hide from our weapons of Masoli destruction.
by JConant on Mar 31, 2009 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moseley updates on Day 1
Sounds like not a lot happened, though Kelly yelled, and they got off a bunch of plays. Also, sounds like Thurmond is wanting to prove Miller correct in his top 10 rating.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Mar 31, 2009 12:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good info.
Sounds like Darron is gonna push Jay Masoli, though my life savings are on Masoli starting by the opener.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.
by qrsouther on Mar 31, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As previously reported, the BSU game has been moved to Thursday, Sept 3rd, and will start at 7:15 PST.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Mar 31, 2009 5:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't much like the last Thursday night game we played...
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.
by qrsouther on Mar 31, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check that, second to last.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.
by qrsouther on Mar 31, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
was that the game in Tuscon that they stopped for no reason in the first quarter and just handed us the NC trophy?
It's spelled "M-A-R-C-H-I-N-G-B-A-N-D."
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 Mar 31, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that one.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.
by qrsouther on Mar 31, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry...
You are wrong.
You know you’re alive when you feel the PAIN!
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Mar 31, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHAT THE FUCK NO NO NO
STAB. STAB.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.
by qrsouther on Mar 31, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
booooo
support your team!
Ducks Go!
Already miss you MB
by trumpetduck on Mar 31, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every year on Christmas Eve, my family goes to have dinner with my grandma and my mom’s brothers’ families, and open presents and such. When I was 14, we came home from such a Christmas, presents in hand, to find that raccoons had gotten into our backyard and mauled my family’s three pet rabbits to death. This picture sucks almost as much as that Christmas.
It's spelled "M-A-R-C-H-I-N-G-B-A-N-D."
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 Mar 31, 2009 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You die! You go to hell and you die!
It’s spelled "S-H-U-x-x-x-x-x"
by JShufelt on Apr 1, 2009 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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