The Oregon Ducks Elevator - Masoli, LaMichael, and the Fans at Autzen
by dvieira on Sep 22, 2009 10:00 AM PDT
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Welcome to another edition of the Oregon Ducks Elevator. The football team has moved to 2-1 on the season, mainly because of inspired defensive play. Be honest, how many of you honestly thought we would be 3-0 going into the Cal game? I would have been thrilled but 2-1 is still pretty good, especially since we were still in the Boise State game and had a chance to win. On to the elevator.
Jeremiah Masoli: 4-for-16 passing for 95 yards. 12 carries for 47 yards and 2 touchdowns. 2 fumbles and an interception. It says something that Oregon only called 5 passing plays in the second half. Masoli just didn't have it. That interception was in the red zone and one of those fumbles was picked up for a Utah score. Even if you count the two touchdowns and his good execution in the zone read, you can't get past the point swing 14 to 21 point swing. Without those turnovers, we are looking at possibly a 38-10 victory and fewer questions going into Cal… like what are we going to do for a passing game. Elevator: Down 2 Floors
Rob Beard: Had a fantastic game kicking off. Rob routinely kicked the ball into the corner on kickoffs, making Utah routinely return the ball from inside their 5. Plenty of height in the kicks translates into good coverage. Elevator: Up 1 Floor
LaMichael James: 152 yards on 27 carries with a 45 yard long and a touchdown. Most importantly, he carried the load for the offense in the second half with the passing game struggling. I don't like to see James getting so many carries. If he goes down, we'll be struggling to find an offensive threat unless our passing game improves. Elevator: Up 2 Floors
Walter Thurmond III: He got the crowd and the Ducks into the game by taking the opening punt return back for 78 yards and a touchdown. He also batted down several balls and played lockdown coverage in the secondary. Outside of LaMichael James, he just might be our biggest scoring threat. Did I mention that Oregon is 5-0 when Walter scores a touchdown? How about a flysweep? Elevator: Up 2 Floors
Kenjon Barner: No one can disagree with the potential talent but Kenjon didn't have a great game. He only averaged 1.9 yards a carry on 9 carries. As the most likely candidate to give us another threat in the backfield, Kenjon will need to step up next week if we will have a shot against Cal. Elevator: Down 1 Floor
Nick Aliotti: How about that defensive performance? Not only is he putting players in a position to win, he's making the right calls at the right time. If the offense hadn't put the defense in horrible positions through turnovers, the score would show just how much of a performance the entire unit put in. After three games, the defense has kept us in each one and was responsible for winning at least 1 of those. Don't worry Nick. Duck Fans will be back to hating you after Cal this week when Jahvid Best comes to town. Elevator: Up 2 Floors
Fans at Autzen Stadium: I hate to do it but a few of you ruined it for the rest of us. Chanting "overrated" at the end of the game? Going up to the Utah fans afterwards and again chanting "overrated"? If those events aren't damning enough, you actually CHEERED Washington's win over USC. Since when do you cheer Washington for anything? Have they been down so long that you are starting to feel sorry for them? You should be ashamed of yourselves. The only reason you don't go down more was the great turnout on a rainy day. Elevator: Down 1 Floor
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I agree
I almost threw up when I heard everyone cheering for W*shington. It pretty much ruined my day to hear Autzen cheer for them, and I started yelling at everyone I knew that no one should feel bad for them just cause they have been so terrible for so long. I hope in the rest of my life I never hear anything like that again.
by oregonsportsaddict on Sep 22, 2009 10:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What is happening?
I have been warning people of the sleeping virus that is Husky Nation. Some of the newer fans have no idea what a curse they can be.
It is good for no one when they win. In fact, an angel cries and a kitten drops dead everytime they do so.
And doing the “WAVE” at Autzen???!!!! Ugh, whether you believe the story or not, most Husky fans believe that was started in Seattle. STOP!!!
WAKE UP PEOPLE. UW IS THE GREAT SATAN!!!!!
Hapiest days of my life
1.Birth of my kids
2. Nov 28, 2009
by duckalope on Sep 22, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a Cal fan, but I had to join and throw my 2 cents in on this one...
No matter what Udub argues, the Wave was NOT STARTED IN SEATTLE. As an avid Oakland A’s fan, and Krazy George supporter, I will forever hate the University of Washington for trying to make this absurdly stupid claim.
The wave was first performed on national TV during an Oakland A’s – NY Yankees playoff game… about 2 weeks BEFORE the University of Washington claimed it during an untelevised pac10 affair.
Oakland A’s fans invented it, and have proof. Udub fans have no proof, and not only that, but they claim to have invented it 2 weeks after it was first performed, and recorded.
ON TOP OF THAT, Husky Stadium doesnt allow for the wave to even HAPPEN because the epic gap in one of the endzones that rivals Michael Strahan’s mouth.
So, Oregon fans… feel free to perform the wave… because it was first performed by a bunch of green and yellow clad fans, anyway… Just make sure to say HUSKIES SUCK while you do it. (actually.. make sure to say HUSKIES SUCK at all times… not just when performing a wave).
As for cheering for UW’s victory over USC? Now.. being a Cal fan, I hate USC as much as you guys SHOULD hate UW, but CMON thats just ridiculous. I wasnt even really that stoked by the situation when I heard about it, because now if Cal beats them, it wont have as much of a BCS implication. Why on earth did you guys cheer it?
Lol, anyways.. good luck next weekend guys. I’m definitely cheering for Cal, but i know you guys always put up a fun fight.
OH, and please destroy OSU again this year… i’m beginning to hate those pesky ass beavers.
by dingosean on Sep 23, 2009 6:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"say HUSKIES SUCK"? In Autzen, YELL Huskies suck!
That’s good medicine anytime, especially at your tailgate.
by DONALDUCK on Sep 23, 2009 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
who knew that UW could get so much air time on the Oregon blog?
admit it, its a lot more fun when the outcome against UW is in doubt.
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
by Gekko Mojo on Sep 22, 2009 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It isn’t a rivalry if there is no chance at failure.
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
by dvieira on Sep 22, 2009 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN is again down a few floors
Several times screwing up the graphics and missing two plays at the start of the fourth quarter.
No seriously, they went to commercial with Utah on 3rd down and came back with Oregon having the ball back after a punt. No explanation at all.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
by skywaker9 on Sep 22, 2009 10:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Also, you didn’t mention the announcer saying that they were in “Eugene, Washington.”
Really? Eugene, Washington? Awful.
I feel the need, the need...for speed!
by Gorbachav5 on Sep 22, 2009 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forgot that
What is it with bad production values on Oregon games this year. Seriously.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
by skywaker9 on Sep 22, 2009 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have they had good production value on non-Oregon games?
*bump* U!
*set* of!
*SPIKE* OOOOOOOOO!
by AllSaintsDay on Sep 22, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really. They rarely show replays (at least in many of the games I have seen), which is incredibly frustrating. When they do show replays, though, they cut back a split second before the ball is snapped so there isn’t any time to see who is on the field in which formation.
Whose domicile? OUR DOMICILE!
by Berkelium97 on Sep 22, 2009 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
they don't show replays`
because we’re in hurry up mode all the time. this is one thing you can’t hang on the WWL
Under winter skies
We stand glorious
And with Oden on our side
We are victorious
by WhiteRabbit on Sep 22, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is WWL?
Teams doing hurry-up? They’d better get used to it. I don’t mind if they miss one upon occasion becuz of hurry up. It’s when they are doing that inane shit like Davies-Jones Lacker, and NAscar commercials that piss me off.
by DONALDUCK on Sep 23, 2009 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
World Wide Leader
…in sports.
It's spelled "T-A-K-O-T-U-E-S-D-A-Y-S-!-!-!."
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by Takimoto on Sep 23, 2009 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Commentators
Were HORRIBLY unprepared. They screwed up several names, several time on Oregon’s side throughout the game…Who is Andrew Crenshaw???
May we hand you your taints on a silver platter...
by 071903 on Sep 22, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LaMichael definitely carried the load
And I definitely agree with moving him up a couple floors. But here’s a slightly downer question.
What happened to his breakaway speed? I believe it was on that 45 yard run where I just kept waiting for him to put it in high gear and outrun everybody, but he was caught from behind. Was his speed overhyped or am I missing some other factor that is maybe giving me too high of expectations?
I really like the kid and I’m excited, but his touted speed hasn’t been as speedy as I thought it might be.
I feel the need, the need...for speed!
by Gorbachav5 on Sep 22, 2009 10:29 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
First, I don’t think his top end speed was what people raved about, but his change of direction and acceleration. He’s got good speed, but he’s not Jahvid Best. Secondly, I don’t think he was caught from behind on that play. He was sort of caught on the side, when he sort of cut back to the middle instead of trying to veer to the outside.
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by jtlight on Sep 22, 2009 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I heard a lot about him being a track star in Texas. Either I’m remembering wrong (which may certainly be the case) or that just doesn’t mean as much in a football setting (which may also be the case).
And no, it wasn’t like the guy chased him down, but I was expecting James to turn on the ACME jet pack and zoom into the end zone. He certainly is shifty and has good footwork, so I’ll have to temper the speed expectations and be happy we have a solid RB.
Thanks for the responses.
I feel the need, the need...for speed!
by Gorbachav5 on Sep 22, 2009 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He got caught on a perfect angle...
the kid has elite speed.
by BisonDucks on Sep 22, 2009 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He didn’t really run full speed on that play either. He was trying to be patient and hope for the defender to over pursue when he got caught.
It's spelled "S-H-U-X-U-A-L H-A-R-A-S-S-M-E-N-T"
by JShufelt on Sep 22, 2009 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You could actually hear the score getting announced over the TV from the stadium. I was in my living room and heard that and was flat out stunned when I heard the cheers. Fact is I think I was more disturbed by h*sky’s winning that game than the prospect of us losing to Utah.
WE OWN THE BIG 10!
Actually we just sort of borrowed it.
by echris on Sep 22, 2009 11:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Elevator
I agree- i hate when the fans shout overrated…it only downplays our win. I could never figure out why we do that? Also- yes, don’t cheer for UW its just a matter of time before they are back barking in our ears. Also, was it just me or was the announcer drunk on Saturday- he kept getting the downs wrong and it sounded like he was saying “Michael James” not “LaMichael James”.
by amp1 on Sep 22, 2009 11:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he might have been tipsy
He also mixed LMJ with Barner and Masoli. what do all Oregon players look the same to you? Act like you’ve called a game before and look at your F^n sheet with names #s and pronunciation guide. I’m not a professional but in games I’ve called its what you are FREAKING PAID TO DO!
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
by haveasoda on Sep 22, 2009 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At one point he also confused Masoli and Asiata.
*bump* U!
*set* of!
*SPIKE* OOOOOOOOO!
by AllSaintsDay on Sep 22, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. That caused me to suggest to my buddy that Don E. might be hittin’ the sauce early.
Last time I checked, there is no "Hall of Average." - Oregon Football Coach Chip Kelly
by JConant on Sep 22, 2009 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
come on
take the fact that the announcers sit way up high and add the fact that the typography of the numbers is highly unusual and you’ve gotta to cut them some slack.
Under winter skies
We stand glorious
And with Oden on our side
We are victorious
by WhiteRabbit on Sep 22, 2009 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BINOCULARS, TV SCREEN
A few items on the commentator check list, I’m pretty sure there was no green on green numbers, should be able to get it when I can from across the country on my TV screen. We obviously all noticed the name errors when they were done. Preparation people
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
by haveasoda on Sep 22, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They probably had spotters too
Whose job it is to tell the commentators who they are looking at. That makes it even worse.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
by skywaker9 on Sep 22, 2009 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was having no trouble
distinguishing which player was on the action.
May we hand you your taints on a silver platter...
by 071903 on Sep 23, 2009 2:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don Essig is the man.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.
by qrsouther on Sep 22, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Don is by far my favorite stadium announcer of any stadium i’ve ever been to.
Q: How many OSU freshmen does it take to change a light bulb?
A: None, it's a sophomore course.
by axemen23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never said I didn’t appreciate the man. Don is some of the essence of the Autzen experience.
Last time I checked, there is no "Hall of Average." - Oregon Football Coach Chip Kelly
by JConant on Sep 22, 2009 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really like him and have never really noticed mistakes in the past. Maybe that’s why it stood out last weekend….for me to notice made me wonder what was going on with him.
by amp1 on Sep 23, 2009 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought we were complaining about the TV announcers
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
by haveasoda on Sep 23, 2009 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chanting over-rated can be fun
Other than the Civil War game in 2001, the Oregon-Washington game in 2000 was my favorite and I distinctly remember loving every “O-ver-RAT-ed” chant. And then watching us sack Tuiasosopo again. It was great.
I feel the need, the need...for speed!
by Gorbachav5 on Sep 22, 2009 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My thought is
People are just happy to see USC stumble. However, I can’t recall being happy at U-Dub winning, I was actually upset, just like when OSU beat them the week before we did. Who knows. ??
Go ducks?!
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
by haveasoda on Sep 22, 2009 11:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I would have been happy
Had anyone BUT UW beaten them.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
by skywaker9 on Sep 22, 2009 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was happy even tho' it was 'W'. Just seemed like all that every sports writer has been able to say is U-'f'n-S C, like their shit doesn't stink,
like they’ve got no weaknesses and that USC is all that the PAC 10 is about. I wuz just sick of it. And that last year’s 0-12 team could beat them, that’s what I think that the cheer wuz about.
by DONALDUCK on Sep 23, 2009 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think...
… there were cheers for the Fuskys. I think it was more a moment of shock and awe at what they had accomplished.
I am no fan of Dear Leader...
by Fishdude on Sep 22, 2009 11:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LaMichael's potential breakaway run
I was at the game and originally thought he was gone too and wondered the same thing. However, having watched the play 10 or more times on TV since I got home it was more that he made the first guy miss and then had to make another guy miss and then change directions again and was caught by the first guy from the side. He will house one from 65-70 yards out in the next month guaranteed!!! On a side note, why hasn’t Tyrece Gaines seen the field for a single play. Seems like they must be trying to redshirt him but I can’t remember if he has three to play two. Anyone know?? Go Ducks
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Sep 22, 2009 11:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
its hard to know what recivers are out there when non of them are getting their name called
by ducksfan on Sep 22, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another rider for the elevator
I was hoping to see Bair’s name after the jump… This guy had a massive game. There were ‘88’ marks tattooed all over the Utah offense…
by Cheech on Sep 22, 2009 12:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yep, this is a clear oversight on my part. Bair ripped it up this past weekend. If he does a similar job against Cal, you may see him pop up somewhere
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
by dvieira on Sep 22, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Utah fans = least obnoxious?
I don’t quite understand why someone would want to diminish the value of a victory by proclaiming the opponent “overrated” ?
The Utah fans I talked to were humble, well informed and really really polite. Is that because they were mormons? If so I’ll take some Mormons in my section any game!
My friends call me Eagle
by UnCoachable on Sep 22, 2009 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Utah’s a Catholic school. That’s why their game with BYU is called the Holy War.
It's spelled "T-A-K-O-T-U-E-S-D-A-Y-S-!-!-!."
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 22, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Utah is a secular state school.
The majority of our enrollment and alumni are LDS, but we aren’t defined that way, like BYU or Notre Dame are.
by BoylenOver on Sep 22, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW beside the Civil War
your rivalry game has the second best name in college football
by Matt Daddy on Sep 22, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't believe it's Catholic...
Boylen is right.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.
by qrsouther on Sep 22, 2009 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
did some research
U. of Utah is in fact secular. My bad, I always assumed it had religious affiliation cuz of the Holy War.
It's spelled "T-A-K-O-T-U-E-S-D-A-Y-S-!-!-!."
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 22, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, though I can see how you could deduce that.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com; Six-hundred and ninety-four yards of total offense.
by qrsouther on Sep 22, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes he is.
Q: How many OSU freshmen does it take to change a light bulb?
A: None, it's a sophomore course.
by axemen23 on Sep 22, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn't trying to be funny
the fans I talked to told me they were Mormon
My friends call me Eagle
by UnCoachable on Sep 22, 2009 2:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough. I just know some people assume everyone from Utah is Mormon.
It's spelled "T-A-K-O-T-U-E-S-D-A-Y-S-!-!-!."
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 22, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn't surprised thats for sure
My friends call me Eagle
by UnCoachable on Sep 22, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd trade several Duck fans for those guys
They were cool
My friends call me Eagle
by UnCoachable on Sep 22, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Idiot fans
Oregon fans used to be called knowledgeable fans. Now we have people cheering our rivals. Nice job!
by sfduck1 on Sep 22, 2009 3:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
when the team started doing good
you get people jumping on the bandwagon, these people are also generally less knowledgeable and much more rude. Its a sport, its not a blood feud, cheer good sportsmanship and great plays. I’m all about hating rivals, but I’m not about to curse somebody out because they are a rival.
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
by haveasoda on Sep 22, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed,
Being a Charger fan as well, just after losing to Baltimore I was astounded at how many people, er…“ex-fans” began badmouthing the very team they acted as if they cared about for months prior.
(Formerly, well, lets not go there) The curse! I cannot live knowing i have the power to knowingly dictate somebody's fate.Yes, that is Jahvid Best as my profile image (as motivated by marinecorpsduck). We should all collectively hope like hell that putting his picture up there will have the same effect my screenname did. We will find out on Saturday!
by CaDuck on Sep 22, 2009 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It will be the best weekend ever
-If Cal finally loses to us! It seems they always beat us, Longshore is gone, he always found a stupid way!
-If UW loses, and is de-railed for the rest of the season!!!
-Oh yeah, you better watch your back Best! You are associated with my profile!
(Formerly, well, lets not go there) The curse! I cannot live knowing i have the power to knowingly dictate somebody's fate.Yes, that is Jahvid Best as my profile image (as motivated by marinecorpsduck). We should all collectively hope like hell that putting his picture up there will have the same effect my screenname did. We will find out on Saturday!
by CaDuck on Sep 22, 2009 4:07 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
thanks for getting ride of Masoli#8
now he finally has a chance to do well
by Matt Daddy on Sep 22, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know the entire defense played well, but Talmadge Jackson played the game of his life on Saturday.
There were a couple of deep throws that he had perfect coverage and on tipped it away at just the right moment.
by ppilot on Sep 22, 2009 10:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Read my mind. Even played through some sort of bum elbow or shoulder. Isn’t it about time we start calling him TJIII?
Last time I checked, there is no "Hall of Average." - Oregon Football Coach Chip Kelly
by JConant on Sep 22, 2009 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WT3 and TJ3,
Six times the cornerbacks anybody else has!!!
(Formerly, well, lets not go there) The curse! I cannot live knowing i have the power to knowingly dictate somebody's fate.Yes, that is Jahvid Best as my profile image (as motivated by marinecorpsduck). We should all collectively hope like hell that putting his picture up there will have the same effect my screenname did. We will find out on Saturday!
by CaDuck on Sep 23, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
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