Morning Quack Fix: Season Tickets, Another Verbal & A Broken Leaf
by PaulSF on Jun 19, 2009 7:00 AM PDT
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It's Friday, so you should all have time to avoid work and treat today's Morning Quack Fix as your Week's End Open Thread. But first, here's today's latest:
- A limited number of season tickets for the upcoming football season go on sale to the general public at 8:00 a.m. PT TODAY. All tickets will be sold through GoDucks.com, so if you're looking for season tickets, now's your chance to jump on them!
- The Pac-10 released the 2009 television schedule yesterday, and Oregon is well-represented with six nationally televised games, including its games at Boise State (ESPN2), vs. Purdue (FSN), vs. Utah (ESPN), vs. Cal (ABC), vs. USC (ABC, ESPN or ESPN2), and the Civil War (ESPN). To view the entire schedule, follow this link (PDF).
- Oregon's Galen Rupp and Ashton Eaton have been named the NCAA Men's Track & Field Athletes of the Year by the USTFCCCA. As JConant pointed out in yesterday's Morning Quack, Rupp was also named USA Track & Field's Athlete of the Week after winning both the men's 5,000 and 10,000 meters at last week's NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Fayetteville, AR. Both the Duck men and women finished second in the team competition.
- More on the recruiting front after yesterday's news: The Ducks received a verbal commitment from prep QB Bryan Bennett of Crespi High School in Encino, CA yesterday. The 6'3", 185-lb senior is the 20th ranked pro-style quarterback by Rivals.com and is Oregon's fourth 2010 commitment. He's also been recruited by Boise State and Pittsburgh.
- After being sidelined with a sore Achilles all offseason, former Oregon RB Jonathan Stewart says he'll be ready for the start of the Carolina Panthers' training camp. Stewart was fantastic in his first NFL season last year, rushing for 836 yards and 10 TDs while helping the Panthers finish third in the NFL in rushing.
- Jon Wilner of the Mercury News has his "Best of..." projections for the 2009 football season. Jamere Holland and Jeremiah Masoli both received mention, as well as our beloved Autzen.
- Ryan Leaf was arrested on drug and burglary charges by customs agents while crossing the border from Canada to the U.S. yesterday. This obviously isn't related to the Ducks, but it's still an entertaining story to follow about a former Pac-10 star and the older brother of former Oregon QB Brady Leaf.
As I stated above, treat this post as your Friday Open Thread, and include your thoughts or any relevant links in the comments.
GO DUCKS!
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A couple more things from DuckTerritory… They have a Q&A with Boseko Lokombo. Also, some info on Tyler Slavin, a WR the Ducks may give an offer.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Jun 19, 2009 7:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
When Jon Wilner says Oregon State has the best fans (in the "Best of" linked above)...
…he’s totally talking about me.
Not CV.
"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''
- from Quick's Behind the Blazers Locker Room Door, 4/16/09
by ArbyOSU on Jun 19, 2009 8:23 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Looks like the pro-style tag on Bennett is misleading.
I guess he’s just pass-first in the same way that Masoli was when they recruited him, and both run 4.6s. Looks like a solid pickup.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.
by qrsouther on Jun 19, 2009 8:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
civil war
So, I’m almost ashamed to admit this, but I still have not been to an Oregon game despite living in Oregon most of my life. I have, unfortunately, been to too many Beaver games as my family is full of OSU grads.
Anyway, this is the year I go to a game. I live in NY now and am coming back for Thanksgiving and I will extend my stay to go to the civil war game. As a poor law student, I’m looking at end zone seats. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for better seats in those areas.
by westspec on Jun 19, 2009 9:00 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I have, unfortunately, been to too many Beaver games as my family is full of OSU grads.
…any suggestions for better seats in those areas.
I suggest sitting “on it”…
"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''
- from Quick's Behind the Blazers Locker Room Door, 4/16/09
by ArbyOSU on Jun 19, 2009 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In my semi uneducated opinion any seat in your price range is a great seat. I have been standing in the same seat, basically in the end zone, for five years and have never once been upset about it. The end zone seats are fine and the GA folks know how to get down.
Sleeping under an avalanche with Cartman, wake me Sept 3.
by trumpetduck on Jun 19, 2009 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't thnk there is a bad seat in the house
But you might be a little spoiled going to all those Beaver games and simply finding the nearest open seat and moving on into it.
"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 Jun 19, 2009 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m just glad UW is your real rival. Otherwise I don’t think I could take these unpredictable barbs.
Oh, and The Grateful Dead are terrible.
"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''
- from Quick's Behind the Blazers Locker Room Door, 4/16/09
by ArbyOSU on Jun 19, 2009 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on...
Now you’re just being petty.
And I’m glad USC is your real rival. That way you can come in here and be welcomed with open arms!
"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 Jun 19, 2009 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I come in here because usually posts like yours stay on OregonLive where they belong.
Who said SC was our real rival? I think it’s clear that we’re anti Duck and Husky over here on the orange side of things… I guess I’m not obsessed with the ducks to the point I look to rip on them all the time, ya know? I’m game to exchange PAC 10 related dialogue with fellow northwesterners without making jabs about player misconduct, issues with teams, losses, wins, etc. I save that negative energy for instances like this (which are rare on AtQ and BtD) and break a little bit out for CW week.
As much as I don’t like the ducks, I actually enjoy my team’s success a lot more than any duck failure. Anyway, this stopped being constructive about 30 or 40 words back, so there you have it, I’m done.
Oh, and seriously, the dead do suck. Did they just decide, “Hey, let’s take Blues and Jazz and Rock and do all three really poorly! Woohoo!”?
"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''
- from Quick's Behind the Blazers Locker Room Door, 4/16/09
by ArbyOSU on Jun 19, 2009 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Who said SC was our real rival?”
It doesn’t count, but CV did.
And The Grateful Dead are awesome.
"It’s spelled S-H-U-F-E-L-T-M-E-U-P"
by JShufelt on Jun 19, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That completely doesn't count.
If I’m to be held accountable for something someone else said just warn me and I’ll spend my idle time at Coug Center… please don’t make me go to Coug Center.
Obviously that’s a flame. I would say that in recent years, other than playing you guys, SC is the “other” game that the Beavers really get up for (obviously). Cal too. Credit both SC and Cal for snubbing many of our players during their recruiting I guess.
As for the dead, I dunno man, I just can’t do it. It’s like phish or anything jam band-ish… just a cheep facsimile of better music. At least that’s how it hits me. Plus I don’t like the sound of garcia’s voice.
"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''
- from Quick's Behind the Blazers Locker Room Door, 4/16/09
by ArbyOSU on Jun 19, 2009 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was my comment uncalled for?
Then I apologize. I will never say another negative thing about the Beavers again.
We’ll play by your rules from now on.
Peace
"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 Jun 19, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like I said, it doesn’t count. Nothing CV says or ever has said counts.
With jam bands, It all depends on what they do. It’s rock’s answer to jazz. Extended improvisation. I’m not a fan of Phish. But when a band can just kick back and play around, I usually dig it.
"It’s spelled S-H-U-F-E-L-T-M-E-U-P"
by JShufelt on Jun 19, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s definitely not void of substance, I’ll give you that. I appreciate when musicians showcase their abilities within a group, usually it’s pretty cool (unless it’s metal, then it just scares me).
There’s just a lot of 70s jazz that when you hear it you realize, “Oh, so jam bands are basically TRYING to do this? FAIL.”
"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''
- from Quick's Behind the Blazers Locker Room Door, 4/16/09
by ArbyOSU on Jun 19, 2009 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't care if you hate the Dead
In fact I can understand why. That just seemed like a mean thing to say just because you were frustrated with my little jab at Reser. I know you’re not a mean guy.
I'm sorry Arby
by echris on Jun 19, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like everything about the post from top to bottom.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.
by qrsouther on Jun 19, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently, you do.
It’s a jab back at someone who’s clearly into the dead. Sorry, didn’t mean to ruffle your oversized patchwork corduroy pants to this degree. Rip another tube, bro.
As far as the jabs at Reser, it seems you’re part of a small minority who likes to talk smack year round. There are a few of us beavs who like to go back and forth between our place and yours just to kick it and shoot the breeze. When I come over here, I tie my hands behind my back and pretty much promise myself to not turn this place into the comment section on one of Paul Bukers blog (“You suck!” “No, YOU suck!”). So, I dunno, don’t antagonize me is what I’m saying…
"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''
- from Quick's Behind the Blazers Locker Room Door, 4/16/09
by ArbyOSU on Jun 22, 2009 8:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I both grew up loving the Dead, plus loving Jerry Garcia's voice.
I don’t see what’s to necessarily dislike about them. Even as a 9 year old who knew next to nothing about music, I loved to listen to the 13 minute live version “Eyes of the World” we had in our car.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.
by qrsouther on Jun 19, 2009 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's to dislike?
13 minute live version "Eyes of the World"
I believe the term is “Nailed it”?
"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''
- from Quick's Behind the Blazers Locker Room Door, 4/16/09
by ArbyOSU on Jun 22, 2009 8:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ra'Shon Harris signs with the Steelers
Looks like Harris and Dixon will be teammates: http://blog.oregonlive.com/ducks/2009/06/harris_signs_with_pittsburgh.html
Hi, I'm Paul Thompson, and I'm a quack-aholic.
by PaulSF on Jun 19, 2009 10:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome, good for Sonny
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.
by qrsouther on Jun 19, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More on Bennett (ESPN Insider account required)
Hi, I'm Paul Thompson, and I'm a quack-aholic.
by PaulSF on Jun 19, 2009 10:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ted Miller on Thurmond
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/pac10/0-9-131/Thurmond—Ducks-eyeing-Boise-State-before-Pac-10-slate.html
Hi, I'm Paul Thompson, and I'm a quack-aholic.
by PaulSF on Jun 19, 2009 10:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Off topic but...
Yesterday in a parking lot, a big SUV parked next to me had two stickers in it’s rear window. One was a big fusky “W,” the other was an Obama sticker …and I, a 52 yr old man, was sorely tempted to let the air out of it’s tires.
Just had to get that off my chest.
Yes your ass looks big, you need to lose weight. Sorry, had to vent.
by Old Ducker on Jun 19, 2009 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay then...
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.
by qrsouther on Jun 19, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wobama?
"It’s spelled S-H-U-F-E-L-T-M-E-U-P"
by JShufelt on Jun 19, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love bumper sticker road rage
I always have to impulse to chash into people with W or OS on their car. Then i remember that I’m driving my car so I don’t. I do enjoy people with big giant oregon stickers and tiny little UW Dad stickers hidden on the bottom. “Fine kid you can get a sticker but your school sucks at life so its going to be small”
Sleeping under an avalanche with Cartman, wake me Sept 3.
by trumpetduck on Jun 19, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My kids have been warned: Go to Washington and you’re out of the family. Anywhere else and I can deal with it. That institution will never see one dime of money from this guy.
I'm really tired of it not being football season.
by JConant on Jun 20, 2009 8:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dont you have to give up your position at AtQ if you kids go to college, so duh, out of the question.
Sleeping under an avalanche with Cartman, wake me Sept 3.
by trumpetduck on Jun 20, 2009 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
to college at washington that is
Sleeping under an avalanche with Cartman, wake me Sept 3.
by trumpetduck on Jun 20, 2009 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll defer to Jared for a ruling on that. There would be great shame and gnashing of teeth at the very least.
I'm really tired of it not being football season.
by JConant on Jun 22, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're probably the guy who keyed my car when I was fishing.
I have an “OS” and an “Obama-Biden” on my wife’s car. It’s the one that got keyed.
"The brownies,'' Fernandez said after the game. "The brownies are good for me to make three-points.''
- from Quick's Behind the Blazers Locker Room Door, 4/16/09
by ArbyOSU on Jun 22, 2009 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ted Miller called me out for being “less than charitable” :)
Also, is that good ol’ VD with the first question?
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Jun 19, 2009 4:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep, it is.
He just messaged me to brag all about getting on Ted Miller nearly every week.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.
by qrsouther on Jun 19, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
VD & TM R BFFs!
"It’s spelled S-H-U-F-E-L-T-M-E-U-P"
by JShufelt on Jun 19, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Dear Joevan, Develop motor skills. Love, ATQ.
by qrsouther on Jun 19, 2009 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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