Morning Quack Fix: Today's practice -- full pads and a "competition day"

by ntrebon on Aug 11, 2009 6:06 AM PDT in Morning Quack Fix

Only 23 more days until Boise State. How does the team celebrate? By donning full pads for the first time in today's practice. Bring on the quack!

Moseley notes that the Ducks will practice in full pads today for the first time this fall. Also, continuing a Kelly tradition from the spring, today will serve as the first "competition day". Full pads means we are that much closer Boise State. John Hunt blogs about today's practice, adding that the competition days can help add motivation as well as maintain the high intensity as practices stretch into August.
As for yesterday's practice, Moseley has a few updates, primarily focusing on the injury status of several players. Chris Courtney of eDuck has a more detailed practice report, noting that intensity might have peaked on Monday afternoon. Courtney highlights the play of two lineman yesterday: G Mark Asper and DE Kenny Rowe.
If you're even half as excited as I am about the talent that Oregon has at linbacker, make sure to check out Duck Territory's unit breakdown. And the best part? The only senior on the unit is reserve Riley Showalter. I am looking forward to seeing what Eddie Pleasant and Bryson Littlejohn can do this year.
Molly Blue of the Oregonian has a few video interviews up. The first is with Will Tukuafu about his role as a veteran and goals for the season. The second is with LeGarrette Blount who discusses his relationship with Masoli and the upcoming Boise State game.
Duck Territory caught up with former Oregon linebacker A.J. Tuitele. A.J.'s answers are mostly short and sweet, but check it out if you're interested in what he's been up to since his playing days ended.
Finally, eDuck has a story about Mark Helfrich's role on the coaching staff. The transition has been relatively smooth thusfar, with Kelly noting that it's "like he’s been on staff forever".

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George Uko, a big time DT that the Ducks are recruiting for 2010, will wait until after his visits to commit. Oregon has a great chance to get this kid, and waiting is usually a good sign for us.

--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog

by jtlight on Aug 11, 2009 8:45 AM PDT reply actions

Yup

Once they visit Autzen, it kind of helps them understand why playing for the Quack Attack is awesome.

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

by skywaker9 on Aug 11, 2009 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions

Jordan and Masoli on the cover of SI won't hurt

by DONALDUCK on Aug 11, 2009 9:50 AM PDT reply actions

yeah its pretty bad ass

Sleeping under an avalanche with Cartman, wake me Sept 3.

by trumpetduck on Aug 11, 2009 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions

epic link fail

Round Two, Fight

Sleeping under an avalanche with Cartman, wake me Sept 3.

by trumpetduck on Aug 11, 2009 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions

here this is better

Wow, not on my A game today

Sleeping under an avalanche with Cartman, wake me Sept 3.

by trumpetduck on Aug 11, 2009 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions

I might have to purchase my first copy of Sports Illustrated since the Joey Harrington / Ken Simonton “Civil War” cover of 2001. (Though I assume this is a “regional” cover, so in Chicago we probably get Terrell Pryor or Charlie Weiss or some other Midwest football idol.)

by DavisDuck on Aug 11, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions

check the link

the other covers are Penn St, OSU, and Ole Miss. I’m thinking you will be getting the Penn St version out in Chicago

Sleeping under an avalanche with Cartman, wake me Sept 3.

by trumpetduck on Aug 11, 2009 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions

Yep. I currently have a free SI subscription from my MLB audio account. It’s too bad I won’t be getting the Oregon cover.

by ntrebon on Aug 11, 2009 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions

Probably a regional cover

I would guess, that’s what they usually do for the preview issues.

Still awesome.

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

by skywaker9 on Aug 11, 2009 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions

Curse?

by ArbyOSU on Aug 11, 2009 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions

you read my mind

Yes we will

by echris on Aug 11, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions

Kelly seems like the kind’ve guy (from what I can tell) that would’ve kindly asked S-I to find another cover, but go figure.

The S-I jinx is a mothereffer. Interesting read on it HERE.

In investigating virtually all of SI’s 2,456 covers, we found 913 “jinxes” — a demonstrable misfortune or decline in performance following a cover appearance roughly 37.2 percent of the time.

by ArbyOSU on Aug 11, 2009 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions

nah

Isnt that just for madden

Sleeping under an avalanche with Cartman, wake me Sept 3.

by trumpetduck on Aug 11, 2009 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Madden and guys with the last name "Masoli"...

In all honesty I hope his luck is strong until the CW.

by ArbyOSU on Aug 11, 2009 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions

well thats not nice

Sleeping under an avalanche with Cartman, wake me Sept 3.

by trumpetduck on Aug 11, 2009 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Win the Day!

by DONALDUCK on Aug 11, 2009 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions

SI gets flagged.

Oregon snap under center? Bah!

"It’s spelled S-H-U-F-E-L-T-M-E-U-P"

by JShufelt on Aug 11, 2009 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions

I’m trying to imagine the cover photo with a tiny Masoli back in the shotgun

by echo31 on Aug 11, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions

The Duck fan in me hates it

but the artist in me sees no other way. I did laugh at that though

Sleeping under an avalanche with Cartman, wake me Sept 3.

by trumpetduck on Aug 11, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions

I think that he is calling an audible

and pointing out the Mike LB…

It seems pretty logical from that point of view.

Or he is getting ready for “Victory, right” and taking a knee.

I like either option!

May we hand you your taints on a silver platter...

by 071903 on Aug 11, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions

I doubt the first one. He’s looking into my soul, pointing out the weakness in its defense.

"It’s spelled S-H-U-F-E-L-T-M-E-U-P"

by JShufelt on Aug 11, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Did anyone thank SI?

For not putting Cal in the top 15. I remember the last time they had an unproven QB and a top preseason ranking. Didn’t work out too well for Longshore, did it?

by SeattleDucks on Aug 11, 2009 10:40 AM PDT reply actions