Morning Quack Fix: Getting to know Darron Thomas, more injury news, and looking at some California schools

by jtlight on Aug 21, 2009 7:08 AM PDT in Morning Quack Fix Comment 16 comments

Happy Friday everyone! First, let's give a big congratulations to Brandon Bair, whose wife gave birth to a beautiful baby girl this week. On that happy note, let's get to today's quack:

Rob Moseley has a big piece on Darron Thomas this morning. Thomas is drawing praise across the board. He's being called a leader by other players, and is impressed Coach Helfrich with his football smarts. Moseley also makes sure to point out that Thomas is quite different in playing style than Dixon, who many of us always compare Thomas too, due to his similar build. And while Thomas knows redshirting is a possibility, he's preparing to be the No. 1. guy.
Guard Bo Thran has had his share of hardship this fall, as he's recovering from injury. Unfortunately, he's not recovering as fast as Duck fans would like, and Coach Greatwood won't play him until he's 100% percent, which may not happen until October.
Unfortunately, more injury news abounds. Senior WR Rory Cavaille will miss the BSU game due to a shoulder injury. While this is not a season ending injury, it is serious enough to miss a few games. While the coaches don't seem concerned about other WR injuries (this piece notes that Diante Jackson is back in action), this obviously does not help our WR depth.
It's Pac-10 week over at Doc Saturday, and Matt Hinton takes a look at Oregon, and gives three arguments for why Oregon will win the Pac-10:
In Pac-10 news, Matt Hinton is continuing Pac-10 week by looking at UCLA's running game. Final analysis: it can't really get much worse than last season, but any growth won't really help all that much this season, but will be foundation for the next. He also assesses Cal's chances of taking the Pac-10 title, and it all comes back to Kevin Riley.
Dave Consolazio of AllPac10.com continues their season preview by looking at the Oregon defensive line. While Dave is optimistic that the Ducks can have a very good line, that he thinks that may not happen until the second half of the season, which may be too late.
Standing Room tickets go on sale today. While not ideal, you do what you have to do be in Autzen.

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till standing-room only tickets go on sale for all us free loading non-season tix owners!

by hazmat5793 on Aug 21, 2009 7:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Matt Hinton gives three reasons for Oregon to win the Pac-10. Basically, we have Chip Kelly, Masoli, and skill position players galore. We also get USC at home…

--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog

by jtlight on Aug 21, 2009 8:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I must be the last guy to see it and haven't seen any bloggers write about it but was probably snoozing but,

GoDucks,com has got a great interview of Chip Kelly by Jerry Allen video. Also some guy named Masoli but Kelly’s is the best I’ve seen and heard period.

by DONALDUCK on Aug 21, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Quack fix has been updated with this piece that notes that Diante Jackson is back in action, after being limited by a hyperextended knee.

--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog

by jtlight on Aug 21, 2009 9:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

A practice report from last night

Found on the eDuck “Open Season” forum.

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=128&f=1423&t=4635140

Excerpt:
“Toward the end of the practice, the full units worked on Overtime situations. The offense scored on the first 5 attempts. A long run by Barner, a swing pass to Crenshaw, a 5-yard fake-and-run by Masoli and 20 yard diving hook-up from JM to Maehl. Gaines also made a couple nice plays although they did not end in scores. Finally, NA went nuclear and the defense decided to crash the offensive party, ending it faster than a flushed punchbowl. They smacked down the offenses final 3 three attempt which asuaged a lot of initial concerns. "

by DavisDuck on Aug 21, 2009 10:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Standing Room Only Means Full Access

If you can figure out how to get past the ex-Carnies who guard the stands…

www.goduckspodcast.com//wp-content/uploads/2009/08/goducks_willyb.jpg

by muchas g on Aug 21, 2009 12:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I did not know Autzen had a standing-room only section. That seems handy for avoiding curmudgeons who want you to sit down at all times, especially on third downs.

Whose domicile? OUR DOMICILE!

by Berkelium97 on Aug 21, 2009 3:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

its kind of a pain in the ass

the SRO ticket allows you to stand on the concourse above the bowl. If you can perch yourself right on the wall, you’re golden. But when I went to the Cal game SRO in ’07. I found out that they sell a lot more SRO tickets then they have room for around the bowl. If you have to leave to go to the bathroom or get a snack, you are screwed until somebody else leaves.

--Dave
Addicted to Quack, SBN's Oregon Ducks blog

by Addicted to Quack on Aug 21, 2009 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs