Morning Quack Fix: 4.13.09

by jtlight on Apr 13, 2009 8:13 AM PDT in Morning Quack Fix

I hope that everyone had a great Easter weekend, and thanks to everyone that showed up and contributed to the Lacrosse meet up. On to the Quack:

It was a rough weekend for the baseball team. After dropping a game on a walk off home run on Thursday, Oregon lost the Friday and Saturday games by a total margin of 19-4. When the pitching falls apart, this team doesn't have that much else. At this point, the early talk of .500 record was a bit overoptimistic, especially considering the Pac-10 schedule. But now, this team just needs to work hard, and persevere, and not get too down on the results.
Oregon football held another scrimmage on Friday, and this time, the offense WON THE DAY! It sounds like the offensive line, despite multiple injury issues, seemed to step up, especially in the 11-on-11 scrimmage, and seeing a bit of growth in that area is a very positive development. But the story of the spring continues to be Jamere Holland. The guy has really stepped it up, and has a completely different attitude from last spring and early fall. I am very excited to see what he can do in the spring game. On the other side of the ball, WT3 continues to dominate, and the defensive line seems to be doing well under Azzinaro.
Blount finally made it back to practice, and brought something back with him: a bit of weight from momma's cooking. It hurt him to not take part in winter conditioning as well, as his self-imposed plans did not stand up to the program of Radcliffe. But he'll be in shape soon, as he still needs to drop 10 pounds or so to get to his playing weight of 235, and he hopes to be ready by the spring game. Also, make sure to check out the video on the video tab of Moseley's blog post linked above, as it was good interviews with Kelly and Blount.
Lastly, Oregonlive has a piece on how Oregon needs some leaders to step up. I'm not too worried at this point, as I'm sure that will happen with growth and improvement. At this point, the main problem is that a lot of the potential leaders are either quiet guys, or they just haven't had the experience or success necessary to take on that role. It will be an interesting story to keep on eye on this spring and going into fall.

GO DUCKS!

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Re: Blount

Saw Moevao around campus, and he is looking FAT and way out of shape. Why these guys don’t take care of themselves is beyond me, but don’t look for Moevao starting in the fall based on how he looks right now.

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 Apr 13, 2009 10:55 AM PDT reply actions

Eh, they're football players.

They can add and drop weight in good time.

Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.

by qrsouther on Apr 13, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions

By the way,

Where have you been?

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by qrsouther on Apr 13, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions

Your mom's

ZING

But seriously, at JShufelts

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 Apr 13, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions

That explains the monster in my closet.

It’s spelled "S-H-E-R-E-T-I-C"

by JShufelt on Apr 13, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions

And why all of the Cap’n Crunch keeps disappearing.

by ArbyOSU on Apr 13, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Not to mention why I even had Cap’n Crunch boxes in the first place.

It’s spelled "S-H-E-R-E-T-I-C"

by JShufelt on Apr 13, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Um, it’s delicious?! Kid tested, mother approved and doctors say it is a deliciously solid cornerstone to any healthy diet. I mean, it’s science. Am I missing something?

Eating Cap’n Crunch is not only good for you, it will bring back good memories, like:

Sorry. Completely irrelevant… but weren’t Garbage Pail kids the absolute sh*t?

by ArbyOSU on Apr 13, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Eating Cap’n Crunch is not only good for you, it will bring back good memories

Like being in pain the rest of the day as the roof of your mouth is torn up by its jagged edges

--Dominic, Addicted to Quack

Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.

by dvieira on Apr 13, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Stop spreading rumors! It’s bad PR like this that has kept the Cap’n from making admiral for three or four decades now! Jeez!

Kidding aside, you just need to pace yourself and let the cereal soften a bit.

And on another not, even further off to the side, I have a great recipe for fried chicken with a cap’n crunch based breading. It is like being kicked in the mouth by a chicken that just walked all over a bunch of cap’n crunch… delicious.

by ArbyOSU on Apr 13, 2009 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions

It is like being kicked in the mouth by a chicken that just walked all over a bunch of cap’n crunch… delicious.

So like in a good way?

Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.

by qrsouther on Apr 13, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Is there a bad way? I mean, can you say for certain it wouldn’t be fun/delicious?

by ArbyOSU on Apr 13, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions

the issue with me was that while growing up, I absolutely REFUSED to put milk in my cereal because I didn’t like my cereal to be soggy. There was an exception to that, being Rice Krispies but that was because I liked to hear the snap, crackle and….you guessed it…the pop. Eating Cap’n Crunch, while dry, was like eating broken glass

--Dominic, Addicted to Quack

Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.

by dvieira on Apr 13, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Well no wonder it gave you nightsweats then.

I never eat cereal without milk, except for like Puffins or something.

Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.

by qrsouther on Apr 13, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Puffins are OK. Gorilla Munch is better, plus the name sounds dirty. I mean, if you absolutely NEED to buy your cereal at the health food store that is…

Kix. ’Nuff said.

by ArbyOSU on Apr 13, 2009 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Gorilla Munch?

Don’t they have masks for that kind of thing?

Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.

by qrsouther on Apr 13, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes, Gorilla Munch. And btw, it's called a dental dam.

by ArbyOSU on Apr 13, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions

I was referencing gorilla masking, but okay...

Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.

by qrsouther on Apr 13, 2009 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't know what that is.

And I have a feeling that’s a good thing.

by ArbyOSU on Apr 13, 2009 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Gluten free?!?!?!

It’s spelled "S-H-E-R-E-T-I-C"

by JShufelt on Apr 13, 2009 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions

It's spelled "S-H-A-M-W-O-W"

Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.

by qrsouther on Apr 13, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions

SHAMPOW!

It’s spelled "S-H-U-M-W-O-W"

by JShufelt on Apr 13, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions

You have a point. But you also shouldn’t take all of this out on the Cap’n. He always wanted you to be happy. It’s not his fault you weren’t wearing proper mouth protection while masticating his dry cereal!

Rice Krispies are classics. I’m a bit of a cereal aficionado, especially when it comes to now extinct lines like Triples or Mr. T cereal…

by ArbyOSU on Apr 13, 2009 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh, and what do you know about some Rice Krispie Treats cereal? Remember that? Did they just decide it was too awesome for the common man or what?

by ArbyOSU on Apr 13, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Moevao's weight fluctuates so much. I'm not worried. If he gets healthy, he'll be in shape.

Plus, he flat-backed that d-bag Gunheim when he was a chunk, so maybe he’ll get some chubby guy swag back, who knows?

by ArbyOSU on Apr 13, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Who/what?

Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.

by qrsouther on Apr 13, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Here...

Information will set you free.

by ArbyOSU on Apr 13, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions

LOVE IT!

Moevao acted like a DE after a big time sack. That was hilarious.

It’s spelled "S-H-E-R-E-T-I-C"

by JShufelt on Apr 13, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Was at that game. The crowd reaction was priceless. An OK gain but POW our QB earholes a DE. Priceless.

by ArbyOSU on Apr 13, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Greyson Gunheim – DE from UDub.

It’s spelled "S-H-E-R-E-T-I-C"

by JShufelt on Apr 13, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions

JUST a defensive end from UDub?!

You forgot the fact that he’s a horrible person and his parents don’t even like him.

by ArbyOSU on Apr 13, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Never said “Just”.

:-)

It’s spelled "S-H-E-R-E-T-I-C"

by JShufelt on Apr 13, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions

RIP Bruce Synder

passed away at the age of 69 following a 10-month fight against cancer. Most newer fans remember him as the coach of Arizona State between 1991-2000 but before that he also coached at Cal. He also played for the Ducks as a fullback from 1960-63.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4065325

--Dominic, Addicted to Quack

Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.

by dvieira on Apr 13, 2009 1:24 PM PDT reply actions

great coaching career and a Pac-10 legend

sad to see him go.

It's spelled "T-A-K-I-M-O-T-S-C-H-M-O-E."

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 Apr 13, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions