Morning Quack Fix: Ducks learning a new language; Cliff Harris on his way; catching up with Nate Costa.

by JConant on Jul 16, 2009 7:46 AM PDT in Morning Quack Fix Comment 14 comments

Some good stuff this morning in the Land 'O Quack. Let's jump right in:

Jeremiah Masoli and the rest of the Ducks are doing a different kind of summer school this year. This one involves incorporating new terminology into the offense. As Rob Moseley reports for the R-G, that's never an easy task.
Finally something new on Cliff Harris, the touted Oregon CB recruit who had a scrape with the law earlier this year. Moseley says Harris expects to be in Eugene on August 9th. Anyone up for a parade?
Just a reminder, if you're hoping to score some single-game tickets for the upcoming season, plan on staying up late tonight. Oh yeah, also be prepared to pay a bit more than you did last year...though that shouldn't surprise anyone.
Jason Vondersmith of the Portland Tribune recently caught of with Oregon QB Nate Costa, who looks to be solidifying himself at #2 on the depth chart. Costa says he's about 90 percent healthy...this kid always has a 100 percent great attitude.
From Ted Miller at ESPN.com: Rob Rang of the National Football Post mentions LaGarrette Blount as one of several seniors across the country who could elevate themselves to first-round NFL draft status.
The debate where Oregon stands nationally heading into the 2009 season continues to rage. I can't remember when there were so many conflicting opinions about how good this team may or may not be. Brian Stubits of CBSsports.com does the overrated/underrated thing, and you may be surprised that he says Oregon is being underrated.
Once again the University of Oregon is at odds with the Portland Historic Landmark Committee over the school's desire to plaster big O logos within the city's skyline. It's enough to make this ATQer say, enough already.

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WSU is finally winning something!!!

After coming in 5th last year, they might win the Fulmer Cup this year!

--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog

by jtlight on Jul 16, 2009 9:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It’s like watching a train wreck that just keeps going on, and on, and on…

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

by JConant on Jul 16, 2009 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It’s pretty amazing that this decade they were competing for BCS spots…

--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog

by jtlight on Jul 16, 2009 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Having worked in Spokane for nearly 8 years, I have a lot of Coug-fan pals and former co-workers. They’re in a lot of pain, especially now that the basketball team is not the salve it was a couple seasons ago. The administration foolishly allowed loyalty to cloud their judgment with Doba. That guy just wasn’t head coach material and his tenure probably has set them back at least five years. And it may be 20 years before the Cougs have another run like they did a few years back.

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

by JConant on Jul 16, 2009 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know

They might win as many as 4 games this year.

"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely

by skywaker9 on Jul 16, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just cause I’m curious… If you were predicting four wins for WSU in 2009, who do you have them beating?

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

by JConant on Jul 16, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hawaii, SMU, UW and possibly Stanford or ND (you never know).

"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely

by skywaker9 on Jul 16, 2009 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just don’t see Wazzu beating UW this year. While Wazzu has declined in the offseason, UW has gotten better…if for nothing else, a better outlook on themselves after jettisoning Ty. Stanford will be better this year than last

--Dominic, Addicted to Quack

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

by dvieira on Jul 16, 2009 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agree with Dom’s points on UW and Stanford. I think Hawaii will beat WSU by at least two touchdowns…much more team speed that Wazzu and much more physical at the line of scrimmage. Notre Dame is about my least favorite program, but they’ll bring a lot more talent to the field than the Cougs. SMU, maybe. The Apple Cup could always go either way.

If WSU walks away with two wins this year and their losses are only by an average of, let’s say, 28 points, they should hold a parade in Paul Wulff’s honor. They just don’t have much talent or depth. I like what Wulff accomplished at Eastern Washington and he will lift the Wazzu program back to the middle of the Pac-10. But not this season.

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

by JConant on Jul 16, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think the first two are possible, but...

UW is going to be better, and I like Stanford a lot this year with Andrew Luck and Harbaugh’s other recruits finally unfurling. Stanford is legit this year, and I agree with Jeremy in that Notre Dame simply has the talent advantage and will out-athlete WSU. SMU could be WSU’s good day, and I really honestly don’t know what’s the 411 on Hawaii.

Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Good luck in the WNBA, Kamyron!

by qrsouther on Jul 16, 2009 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

agreed

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by grahamfiller10 on Jul 21, 2009 7:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

mr. costa

great positive article about a very positive commendable guy

i can’t shake, however, that he feels “90%” after all this time. people always throw some percentage out when they don’t feel great… but it means that some percentage ain’t there.

surgery last august, about 11 months ago. the venerable dr. webmd.com states it should take 4-6 mo. to heal from this surgery. some percentage of people get good knees without loss of performance, but have consistent pain.

90% after 3rd surgery, about a year later, and this close to practices… ugh, hoping i’m just a ninny, but it feels like wishful thinking for a great athlete who happens to be a great guy and everyone wants to succeed.

is there a doctor in the house? anybody have better knowlege of typical acl rehab and/or costa himself?

i hope i’m more than 90% ninny.

by Bill Musgrave on Jul 16, 2009 6:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The #2 thing I want to see this fall. after how the O-line looks against the #1 D, is Costa running full speed or close to it. I just want to know that if he’s forced into a game he’s at least a threat to run the ball. Can he force a defense to play all aspects of Oregon’s offense honest. If he can, we’re in good shape. If he cannot, I’ll be building a shrine to the good health of Jeremiah Masoli somewhere in my home.

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

by JConant on Jul 17, 2009 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs