Morning Quack Fix: 5.19.09
by ntrebon on May 19, 2009 6:15 AM PDT
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Good morning Duck fans. Let's get straight to the fix:
- Nick Daschel runs down the top 10 linebackers in the Pac-10 (1-5 and 6-10). Casey Mathews comes in at #6 and Spencer Paysinger is listed as a guy who could make the list by November. I know I have mentioned this before, but I am really looking forward to watching how our linebacking crew play and develop.
- Mike Huguenin (of Rivals.com) has a list of 10 "known" players who will move in to starring roles this season. LeGarrette Blount is the only Pac-10 player to make the list. And, a note that should get you excited about what a healthy, in-shape Blount could do next year: In 2008, Blount was limited to only 10.1 carries per game. I know people claim that Blount feasted on tired defenses serving as Jeremiah's backup -- but, I can't wait to see what kind of production Blount can give us with what should be close to twice as many carries.
- Ted Miller argues against those who claim the Pac-10 might be down next year as he lists five early questions for the Pac-10. And, Oregon could play a role in a providing positive answers for the conference in all five questions.
- Anne Peterson has an AP story up on the proposed Rooney Rule that is currently working its way through the Oregon legislature. In case you missed the details, the rule would not be limited to including minority candidates in head football coach searches, but would include searches in all sports, as well as for the athletic director position.
- After this weekend's sweep of the Pac-10 outdoor track championships, George Schroeder writes about the men's team quest to complete the triple crown, with national championships in cross country, indoor and outdoor. And, Oregon is favored to win the outdoor national champtionship next month -- which would complete the feat.
As always, post your comments and any links I missed below.
Go Ducks!
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Eddie Pleasant gets a mention in Ted Miller’s post about guys who are pushing for starting spots next year.
by ntrebon on May 19, 2009 8:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I know this comment is a little late but...
What is the status of Amanda Pflugraad?
"Oregon didn't have 694 yards of total offense, Oregon State had 694 yards of total DEFENSE."
The Tyrant Boy-King of UC-Eugene
by echris on May 19, 2009 10:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hot
Real Hot. But it says Junior.
Sleeping under an avalanche with Cartman, wake me Sept 3.
by trumpetduck on May 19, 2009 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think she graduating. She was Cheerleader of the week in 2007, I think.
It’s spelled "S-H-U-M-W-O-W"
by JShufelt on May 19, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You “think”? I bet you have all sorts of information about the Pflugrrl memorized. Disturbingly precise information.
by grimc on May 19, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the Pflugrad family. God bless them. Everyone of them.
It’s spelled "S-H-U-M-W-O-W"
by JShufelt on May 19, 2009 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially Amanda..
It’s spelled "S-H-U-M-W-O-W"
by JShufelt on May 19, 2009 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
...and this could not still make her a Junior because...?
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.
by qrsouther on May 19, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because I remember the photoshoot saying “Junior” in 2007…
It’s spelled "S-H-U-M-W-O-W"
by JShufelt on May 19, 2009 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if i remember correctly...
i think she was announced as one of the outgoing seniors at the last basketball game this year.
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 May 19, 2009 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES!
Because after she had to walk back at us and, well, uh, I remember them…
Sleeping under an avalanche with Cartman, wake me Sept 3.
by trumpetduck on May 19, 2009 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear terrifically awesome ATQ top guys (e.g. ntrebon),
I am a very frequent ATQ visiter (though quietly), who deeply appreciates and depends on all of the hard work and dedication that is put into this site. Without you guys, many of my duck questions would go unanswered. From the fanposts to the fanshots the community only adds to my obsession to the site.
However, there is a very very minor adjustment that in my opinion, would enhance the way information is projected. Three words are plaguing(again, my opinion) the atmosphere: “Morning Quack Fix”. The title has become predictable, which is not necessarily a bad thing, and news is mostly formatted in bulleted items. Understandably, since not a whole lot of action is going on. I know this must seem and probably is a slightly silly suggestion, but changing things like the headline a little bit would greatly freshen the news.
I have no experience or knowledge in the job area that you guys fully fulfill and respect the job you’ve all done. So don’t change things because one guy quibbled. Please know that this is just my mere personal preference. either way I will continue to come here no matter what.
Thanks boat loads,
Runfast
Oregon Ducks- NCAA Cross Country Champions 2008! and a Basketball Pac-10 WIN.
by runfast on May 19, 2009 11:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Feedback is good, welcomed, and rarely silly.
Not to respond in lieu of Nick or Jared…
I would say the naming convention we selected is akin to naming a print newspaper column or naming content sections ala Reader’s Digest (e.g. “Your America”, “Living Healthy”, “Advice & Know-How”, etc.). In theory, consistency creates a better user experience.
Maybe – and this is a call for jtlight/ntrebon – it might help a little if we included a headline above each morning’s bullet points, either to summarize the nature of the topics or to specifically call out a clearly noteworthy item. Let’s face it, most of us responsible for the morning bullets ran out of witty lead-ins a long time ago. A headline might serve as a better attention grabber and/or tone setter.
Seasonally, MQF is dominating the front page right now, as you pointed out. If the hoops and baseball teams suck again next year, that could be the case again for the 2009-10 seasons, the exception being football season. To me, MQF feels like a staple product of ATQ, but I’m sure there are some other easy was we could help it feel more interesting to the regular visitors.
A daily headline is one suggestion. How about others?
I'm really tired of it not being football season.
by JConant on May 19, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the Morning Quack Fix title. However, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to put titles after that, sort of like, “Morning Quack Fix: Blah Blah Blah” so that users have an idea what’s going on, what’s being talked about, etc.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on May 19, 2009 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wed Vid Day
I like the Wed you tube day. Theme days could be fun for the summer.
Sleeping under an avalanche with Cartman, wake me Sept 3.
by trumpetduck on May 19, 2009 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve got a doosey for tomorrow. Tune in to find out! :)
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
by dvieira on May 19, 2009 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about an annual 'quote á la Ropert' or something to be embossed on every MQF?
Some awesome duck related quote that could be either discussed upon or simply relished.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.
by qrsouther on May 19, 2009 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also...
…We haven’t had a “State of the Blog” address since the Daveosauras roamed the internets. Those were good every once in a while to get the creative juices flowing for the blog.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.
by qrsouther on May 19, 2009 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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