Morning Quack Fix: 4.30.09

by JConant on Apr 30, 2009 8:04 AM PDT in Morning Quack Fix

There's no debate, we all like the smell of Quack in the morning.

Of course, the biggest Quack should come later today...and ATQ wi'll have the front page update and pertinent info when Chip Kelly announces the hiring of a new QB coach. Some of the speculation has centered around Colorado offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich, but we know Kelly has interviewed at least six candidates.

I can't believe they're getting rid of Mike Bellotti.

It's strange, the word on Jeremiah Masoli this spring. We've heard Chip say he's been inconsistent. We've heard about Walter Thurmond snatching Masoli's passes in practice. Behold, this morning we have Rob Moseley's feature article on the Duck QB, immediately proclaiming Masoli has been "awesome" this spring.
Masoli for Heisman? Jeremiah tells Jason Vondersmith he isn't listening.
John Hunt of The Oregonian went a little Quack crazy yesterday: He reminds us the Walter Thurmond is the man; he provides a spring game preview of the offensive line; and he reports on Wednesday's "dizzying" practice.
This is open for debate: ESPN's Ted Miller responds to a question posed by the guys over at CGB by saying the Pac-10 should drop it's round-robin football schedule.

I'll start... That's crap Ted. It's the BCS system that's the problem, not the Pac-10's willingness to take five extra losses each year. It's the BCS that needs to get fixed and the Pac-10 commissioner's office needs to do an about face and take the lead in pushing for a playoff system that will ensure Pac-10 teams get a fair opportunity at post-season representation. Pie in the sky you say? Whatever funny man, make me a bicycle.
Everything you need to know about Saturday's Spring Game and Fan Festival is right here.
Other sports news: The Oregon men's golf team matched their best finish ever at the Pac-10 tournament. Pac-10 baseball may be moving toward a conference tournament. For some reason the Oregon men's track team was leapfrogged by Florida, who now is ranked #1 by the USTFCCCA...Tim Tebow must have joined the track team.

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I had the same reaction after reading Moseley’s piece on Masoli.

by ntrebon on Apr 30, 2009 8:32 AM PDT reply actions

I like the quote from Ropert at the end of it.

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

by qrsouther on Apr 30, 2009 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions

I did too.

I'm really tired of it not being football season.

by JConant on Apr 30, 2009 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions

Straight up, Roper is the man and a team guy. That’s just the way it is. Does what is needed for the team to win

--Dominic, Addicted to Quack

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

by dvieira on Apr 30, 2009 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions

The dizzying practice thing is almost as awesome as rock-paper-scissors on the sideline.

--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog

by jtlight on Apr 30, 2009 9:04 AM PDT reply actions

Also, I commented a lot over at CGB yesterday on this topic. My thoughts:

1) Dropping a conference game would be stupid, as I like good football.
2) Dropping a conference game would not in any way help the Pac-10 get an extra BCS team.
3) Dropping a conference game for an easy game (or making non-conference in general easier) would help the Pac-10 get more teams bowl eligible, but that is not worth it, in my mind.

--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog

by jtlight on Apr 30, 2009 9:09 AM PDT reply actions

4) Dropping a conference game would not make lazy-ass sportwriters on the East Coast stay up to watch Left Coast games;
5) Dropping a conference game would not stop lazy-ass sportswriters from dropping their panties at the mere mention of the SEC

by grimc on Apr 30, 2009 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions

3) Dropping a conference game for an easy game (or making non-conference in general easier) would help the Pac-10 get more teams bowl eligible, but that is not worth it, in my mind.

But… but… the conference NEEDS the money from Popeye’s Popcorn Chicken Bowl payout!

It’s spelled "S-H-U-M-W-O-W"

by JShufelt on Apr 30, 2009 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions

Moseley clearly wrote the Masoli article in response to the Roper chatter on my post.

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 30, 2009 9:50 AM PDT reply actions

Aaron Brooks is the Sports Guy’s 3rd most underrated player in the playoffs, for what it’s worth.

--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog

by jtlight on Apr 30, 2009 10:13 AM PDT reply actions

saw that, smiled. still though, go blazers.

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 30, 2009 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions

go blazers

bill simmons is getting to big for himself.

Ducks Go!
RIP CITY!

by trumpetduck on Apr 30, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Recruiting areas defined for UO coaches.

From Moseley’s blog.

I'm really tired of it not being football season.

by JConant on Apr 30, 2009 12:12 PM PDT reply actions

Patrick Chung Press Conference

Link here: http://www.patriots.com/mediacenter/index.cfm?ac=videonewsdetail&pid=37135&pcid=82&rss=1

--Dominic, Addicted to Quack

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

by dvieira on Apr 30, 2009 12:49 PM PDT reply actions

What a great situation to land in. I hope he makes the most of it.

I'm really tired of it not being football season.

by JConant on Apr 30, 2009 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Does this mean I have to cheer for the Patriots?

--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog

by jtlight on Apr 30, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Did you cheer for the Detroit Lions?

I'm really tired of it not being football season.

by JConant on Apr 30, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes

Though I was also an hour of Detroit while Joey was there.

--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog

by jtlight on Apr 30, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Okay, okay...

I did too. It’s a residual benefit of not really having a favorite NFL team. I can flip flop to whichever team feels right at the time. Patriots in ’09 baby! Why not?

Mark it down. December 13, Carolina at New England. Stewart v. Chung round 1?

I'm really tired of it not being football season.

by JConant on Apr 30, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions