Morning Quack Fix: Track Edition
by jtlight on Jun 1, 2009 7:56 AM PDT
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PrintGood morning everyone. It's track day here on the Quack Fix. With regionals completed, Oregon looks ready to go heading into the NCAA championships, which are June 10-13 at the University of Arkansas. Let's get to it:
- First off, here's the press release from the University. Oregon advanced 23 individuals to the championships, 12 men and 11 women. Though Oregon finished second overall, this meet was about getting the pieces together to make a run at the national title in a few weeks, and they are set up to do just that. Vin Lanana said of their chances, "I think that's how you have to coach a track and field team -- to be in position that if you catch fire, it can happen. I think we're in great position from that perspective."
- George Schroeder continues the coverage with a piece on Galen Rupp. Rupp ran hard in the 1,500m, and PR'd and finished 2nd in that event, even though it was not his forte, and was entirely unecessary to get to the finals. But it was also likely the last time he will have run at Hayward Field for the Oregon Ducks. For a kid that arrived a few years ago with incredible hype, he has lived up to it and then some.
- In random football news, Purdue, who Oregon plays Sept 12th, was listed as the 94th ranked team in the country by the New York Times. Check out the article for a nice capsule on our future opponent. Also, the Jeremiah Masoli hype train continues, with EDSBS titling him the Haka-Tebow.
- Lastly, around the Pac-10, everyone is flipping about the USC non-investigation. Rickert players grumpy old man, and calls out from his rocking chair, "Why does justice never happen to USC, those durn cheating whippersnappers?" I'm sorry, but I could seriously care less about all of this. The NCAA is an entirely worthless institution, so USC is smart to not do any talking, especially considering there is little actual evidence against them, besides the word of one guy, at least, that's what Paragon claims.
As always, leave your opinions, links, or both in the comments. GO DUCKS!
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I don’t really see how it’s selective. The NCAA follows the same rules for all these investigations. Most minor infractions are self-reported. While the allegations against USC are sizable, the evidence is not. What is the NCAA supposed to do?
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I don't know
But I do know that they have nailed lesser lower conference teams for less. As the old joke goes, “The NCAA was so mad Kentucky cheated they put Cleveland State on probation again.”
Proud member of Duck nation!
Another note I forgot…
Phil Steele has UCLA ranked at #24 (WARNING: link is PDF) going into next football season, ahead of both Arizona (40) and Oregon State (36).
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
UCLA will go 6-6 this year
Don’t let the boys over at BN fool you, UCLA is NOT for real this year. They are touting this freshman class, which was great, but how often do you see freshmen contribute and be SUCCESSFUL at college football? In recent memory…
Jonathan Stewart, Jacquizz Rodgers, Jahvid Best, DeSean Jackson, Joe McKnight, Willie Tuitama
I’m sure there are a couple others. But these were one guys on one team. UCLA is expecting this freshman class to come in and topple the football monopoly. Ain’t going to happen. UCLA is at least 2 years away from being a good team, whether they like it or not
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 Jun 1, 2009 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
I would never listen to BN, and...did you even bother reading the link?
Phil Steele is one of the best analysts around, so I was surprised to see what he had to say. He makes some good points regarding injuries and turnovers for UCLA last year. I don’t think that they will be top 25, but they’ll be much better (at least in wins and losses) from last season.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
This is the Internet
No one RTFA. I didn’t even read what you posted but I’m sure this is related somehow
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
No I didn't read the link
But a lot of the hype surrounding UCLA is their recruiting class and I’m here saying that this year’s recruiting class isn’t going to dominate the Pac-10. I think 6-6 and a bowl game would be respectable for this year’s UCLA with so many question marks, namely at Quarterback and OLine— that is where a lot of their top recruiting class was. Their defense, however, will probably be one of the better defensive units in the Pac10 again
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 Jun 1, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree that most of the hype regarding UCLA is crap. Their recruiting class won’t have much impact.
That’s why Steele’s ranking was so surprising. He is by far the most thorough, prepared, and accurate preseason prognosticator. When he says something like, “UCLA will be #24,” it’s not the usual crap you see. It’s an assessment that should be taken seriously. And his assessment has nothing to do with their recruiting class. He’s counting on improvement from the QB position (could it get much worse), as well as solid improvement across the board. If that happens, UCLA could have a very solid season.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
There is also hype surrounding Kevin Prince, the new QB down there. Redshirt Freshman. But I hear it is just that: hype. I do appreciate Steele’s writing, and he usually does a good time. But UCLA (like Notre Dame) is one of those schools that has perpetual hype around them. Once there is a little hope, people want to jump on the bandwagon and make them good.
I guess we will see though. I just think UCLA (similar to the Arizona hype train) is going to continue to be just hype.
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 Jun 1, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
More Phil Notes!
Steele has a ranking for team experience. Oregon falls at 64th nationall, and tied for 6th in the Pac-10 with Cal and OSU.
Interestingly, Boise State is one of the least experienced teams in the nation, ranking 119/120.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I have to check that out. All we’ve heard from the BS-U folks is how their defense is going to be even better. That left we to assume they’re returning a bunch of guys. Evidently not?
I'm really tired of it not being football season.
It should be noted it’s not just guys returning, but rankings by seniors, juniors, etc, regardless of games played.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I see that now. I think it will be a fantastically competitive game with BSU. It may be in their favor that they open with Oregon versus playing later in September when injuries may expose their lack of depth. Even opening game, it could get dicey for the Broncos should they, let’s say, lose a starting quarterback early in the game.
I'm really tired of it not being football season.
is it sept. 3rd yet?
The “experience” piece is interesting. On this note; I have read so much about our run first version of the spread. I simply don’t think this is completely accurate. I think our personnel dictated to us last year that we needed to run first. This year we have less experience at O-line and more experience at quarterback coupled with a greater potential at receiver. When Chip’s spread get’s scary is when we can throw all the passes in the playbook. Boise St is going to have to gameplan so much differently on defense this year since we will have a QB who can throw this year.To me this is good. I would rather have a QB who has performed like Masoli through part of a season and some good skill players around him, than an inexperienced QB and a veteran O-line. Only time will tell but what do you guys think?
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Jun 2, 2009 8:37 AM PDT reply actions
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