The Oregon Ducks Elevator - Boise State Game Week

by dvieira on Aug 31, 2009 12:26 PM PDT in News Comment 12 comments

Chip Kelly: In his week 1 press conference, Chip could have explained away all of the potential reasons for why Oregon lost to Boise State last year. He could have sat there, talking about how we were thin at quarterback or how cheap shots changed the game. Instead, he calmly says "we got beat". No excuses from the coach, just the way it should be. Elevator: Up 1 floor

Jackson Rice: Comes into fall camp and solidifies the punting game. He will have a huge test punting at Bronco Stadium on the smurf turf. He probably won't be able to replace Josh Syria immediately, but I'm feeling a lot better about our punting game. Still, a true freshman starting on the road? Not good odds. Elevator: Up 1 floor

LaMichael James: Continuing to climb the ladder, James made the two-deep for Boise State and the speedster is slated to run back kicks alongside Walter Thurmond III. His debut can't come soon enough for me. Elevator: Up 1 floor

Cliff Harris: He's finally made it to camp and was even seen in his first practice just this last weekend. We most likely won't see him against Boise State or perhaps even this season but the final hurdle has been jumped over. With having so little time to learn the playbook, a redshirt year may be in order barring injuries to the defense. Elevator: Walked through the door and pressed Up

UO Athletic Department: Sure, they signed a deal with the Ems to play at PK Park. The downside of that is that the City of Eugene has to pony up $3 million dollars to "renovate" the 1 year old baseball stadium to accommodate a minor league baseball team. Shrewd business dealings or under-handed scheme? I appreciate that baseball is back for Oregon but hasn't the whole situation smelled funny since the beginning? Elevator: Down several floors

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down several floors--Oregon's scheduling

I just looked at our future schedules—we’ve got Portland State next year, and already have Montana State scheduled for 2012. WTF? Are we now the SEC?

We’ve played 1-AA schools in the past when opponents cancel on us at the last minute (this is why we played PSU and Montana earlier in the decade). I know Central Michigan cancelled on us next year, but with over a year until the game, was there nobody else? And why Montana State in 2012? I know we need creampuffs, but wasn’t anyone 1-A availiable? A WAC, Sun Belt, or MAC team?

Oh, and LMJ is going to tear it up this season.

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

by Addicted to Quack on Aug 31, 2009 12:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Think we are doing portland st favors

trying to help them bring their football program back. Playing good opponents can help them with that.

wants to challenge the definitions of sin and search the world for love and ultimate beauty but never settle in.

by joffthedeckk on Aug 31, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We had cancellations in both years

MSU may get bumped out if we get a better offer.

Oregon’s problem is that we’re still Oregon, good enough to beat anyone but not good enough that many strong programs want to play us because their fans don’t understand we’re good. That’s why ND will not likely play us anytime soon, although I’d love it.

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

by skywaker9 on Aug 31, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wish we could learn more about why we got these cancellations. I was looking forward to Central Michigan. I appreciate that UO and OSU seem to be giving PSU in-state opportunities to build their visibility, but I’d sure rather see the Ducks play any number of regional 1-A teams (SDSU, San Jose, UTEP, Idaho, Idaho State, Air Force, Wyoming, Colorado State, etc., etc.) rather than any 1-AA team.

Last time I checked, there is no "Hall of Average." - Oregon Football Coach Chip Kelly

by JConant on Aug 31, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Chip Kelly should go up another floor for not dealing in hypotheticals.

It's spelled "T-A-K-I-M-O-T-S-C-H-M-O-E."

I support inroywetrust in his support of The VD Special in his support of me supporting Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.

by Takimoto on Aug 31, 2009 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And winning the day.

"It’s spelled S-H-U-T-U-P-I-M-S-M-A-R-T-E-R-T-H-A-N-Y-O-U"

by JShufelt on Aug 31, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Flagged for wanting to give Kelly credit for not dealing in hypotheticals by putting him on a hypothetical elevator.

by grimc on Aug 31, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh so true.

"It’s spelled S-H-U-T-U-P-I-M-S-M-A-R-T-E-R-T-H-A-N-Y-O-U"

by JShufelt on Aug 31, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

How disappointing, i thought it was real.

Next y’all will tell me there is no Santa Claus, or that LGB is jumping over defenders is a figment of my imagination.

by Bill Musgrave on Sep 1, 2009 5:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Erroneous! Erroneous on both counts!

It's spelled "T-A-K-I-M-O-T-S-C-H-M-O-E."

I support inroywetrust in his support of The VD Special in his support of me supporting Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.

by Takimoto on Sep 1, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs