Oregon falls to Ohio State in the Rose Bowl
by jtlight on Jan 1, 2010 6:07 PM PST
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Well, that was frustrating.
First off, the Ducks started off terribly, and could have thrown in the towel early. They didn't. They fought back from an early 10-0 deficit and took the lead 17-16 in the 3rd quarter after taking the opening possession of the half for a touchdown.
But college football is a game of momentum. On Oregon's second drive, Oregon had moved 44 yards on 3 plays, and were rolling. Then, Jeremiah Masoli and LeGarrette Blount fumbled a handoff, which Blount then kicked downfield which ended up going out of the endzone for a touchback. And that was the end of Oregon's offense. Oregon went three and out on the next drive, and managed a single first down the drive after that, failing to capitalize on exceptional field position created by the Oregon defense and special teams.
Ohio State then went on a 13 play, 81 yard drive, on which Terrelle Pryor made numerous big plays, the back-breaker was a stellar pass by Pryor and TE Jake Ballard to convert a 3rd and 13. The gameplan was to force the game into Terrelle Pryor's hands, and when it mattered at the end of the game, Pryor converted.
The Blount fumble really changed the game. After that point (especially with LMJ out), Oregon just couldn't get any rhythm offensively. This wasn't aided by Jeremiah Masoli having a rather poor game, accounting for a mere 81 yards through the air.
Oregon had their chances in this game. But when the opportunity was there, the Ducks fumbled it away, and OSU did not.
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Great season with a bad beginning and end … I’m still happy with the overall thing though … Go Ducks!
by echo31 on Jan 1, 2010 6:12 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
+1 on that.
The season could have started and ended better but overalll a very nice season. And I will be the first one to say can’t wait for next year…
If Duke ever built a Cameron Outdoor Stadium, it would be Autzen.
by DuckinNC on Jan 1, 2010 6:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm happy with the season.
Classic games against Arizona, USC, Cal and OSU. Not bad for a young team with a first year coach, lets hope they keep this momentum.
Life is hilarious.
by SolGoode on Jan 1, 2010 6:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
And now we have hope for Mens BB to help us get through these hard months!
"Q: What would you say the loudest stadiums are? Corso: I think Autzen Stadium. Per person, the Oregon stadium is the loudest stadium I’ve ever been in. The fact that it’s so low to the ground doesn’t allow the sound to escape." Lee Corso, ESPN GameDay.
by DuckFanAndy on Jan 1, 2010 6:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Better than they appeared a few games ago
Not time to fire Ernie Kent just yet
by encephalopath on Jan 1, 2010 6:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I watched the Washington State game
And forgot how exciting it is to see TP bomb those three balls.
Life is hilarious.
by SolGoode on Jan 1, 2010 6:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
weird, I could have sworn that you couldn’t suck and still win the Pac-10 by 2 games
by echo31 on Jan 1, 2010 6:29 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
We lost a game against a really stingy defense … we’ll live to play another season … be proud that we made it to the Rose Bowl at all
by echo31 on Jan 1, 2010 6:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you echo
I needed to hear that
by Bicycle Rider on Jan 1, 2010 6:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Also, Kenny Rowe is a stud.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Jan 1, 2010 6:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
So is Kenjon freaking Barner. So is Cliff Harris. So is John Boyett.
Anatidaephobia-Fear that a Duck is watching you. Pryor, come January 1st, there will be millions watching you. We are banking on your overwhelming football prowess, blessed Juju.
by CaDuck on Jan 1, 2010 6:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I coached against John Boyett.......
that kid was an amazing QB and great safety at Napa……glad to see he’s doing well with the Ducks.
Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons
by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 2, 2010 11:13 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He has played stellar for us all season.
He will get a great deal of playing time next season, and should become an even better playmaker.
I didn’t know that he played QB in high school.
Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.
by CaDuck on Jan 2, 2010 11:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah he played QB for Napa High....has a great arm, but of course he's like only 5'10 or so....
wasnt suprised to see him as a DB though when he signed with UO
Here’s his senior year stats
I coached at Wood HS in Vacaville, he didnt have a great game against us because they ran the ball so well, but I could see he was something special at the QB position.
Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons
by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 2, 2010 11:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s something special at the free safety position. I’m looking forward to him holding the position down for the next 3 years.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Jan 2, 2010 11:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
forgot to mention his 1500 yards rushing too as a Senior....
he had over 3300 total yards……..kid’s a gamer for sure.
Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons
by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 2, 2010 11:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Boyett is the total package at safety.
He can play like a center fielder and ballhawk like Ed Reed, yet he is also an amazingly sure tackler (I say amazingly because he is not all that big).
Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.
by CaDuck on Jan 2, 2010 11:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The thing that takes the most sting off of this loss
is how freaking excited I am for next year, already.
by HoodRiverDuck on Jan 1, 2010 6:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We made it...
Well after walking back to the car and thinking about it for a while I decided that we just didn’t come with the gameplan to stop pryor. But we made it. We made it to the rose bowl and I have had amazing road trip thus far…tough loss but bright prospects for next season…Oregon Ducks 2009 PAC-10 champs
by hazmat5793 on Jan 1, 2010 6:47 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I think the gameplan was fine – I just think Pryor made a few more plays than Kelly expected him to make and Masoli made a few less plays than Kelly expected him to make. Other than the 4th and 1 fieldgoal call, I thought it was mostly an execution problem rather than a coaching/gameplan problem.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Jan 1, 2010 6:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t have a problem with the field goal. There was just over 5 minutes left at that point. When time’s a factor like that, you take the points.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Jan 1, 2010 6:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think we should have gone for it, mainly because that was the very edge of Flint’s range.
Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.
by CaDuck on Jan 1, 2010 6:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Uhhh, it was a 4th and 1 and it was a 45 yard kick. Kelly’s admitted previously that 43 yards is Flint’s range. If it was 4th and 6? Sure, kick the field goal. If we were at the 18 instead of the 28? Sure, kick the field goal. But not a 4th and 1 from the 28. That was a bad call, and there’s no two ways about it.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Jan 1, 2010 6:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
In other words, you can’t “take the points” when the points aren’t anywhere near automatic.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Jan 1, 2010 6:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That's what I was thinking too
The kick was outside Flint’s high percentage range. Short yardage in 4th. That is usually a situation were Kelly will go for it on 4th.
It didn’t seem like a good decision, percentage of success wise, for kicking the FG. Go for the TD, go for the win. Out of character for Chip Kelly
by encephalopath on Jan 1, 2010 6:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that was my main thing. I didn’t think it was even a question of whether he’d go for it. I was astonished when I saw Masoli running off the field. The offense was moving the ball (kind of) for the first time since early in the third quarter. LMJ was back on the field. Blount was available to pound out a yard.
The risk/reward there was awful. You had to figure Flint’s chances of making that field goal were MUCH less than 50%. And even if you convert, you need to force OSU into no more than a one first down drive AND get a TD on offense. If you keep the drive alive with one yard (probably 90% chance there), you’ve got a shot for a TD right then or at least a much better shot at a FG.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Jan 1, 2010 7:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And if you able to close the gap to 2 points
(down by 9 at the time of the kick) you put pressure on tOSU offense that isn’t there when they are trying to play ball control to kill the game with a 9 point lead.
by encephalopath on Jan 1, 2010 7:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It was just a really poor percentage move, the kind Kelly usually doesn’t make, even if it’s conventional wisdom.
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by Gorbachav5 on Jan 1, 2010 7:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hypothetical 2 point gap
I’ve wonder about how that last drive for OSU might have been different if they had the pressure to score, rather than run the clock. But I have to say against a Duck D that was on the field for 40+ minutes, that pressure is not nearly so great!
by Buckeye Bobo on Jan 1, 2010 7:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
Kelley has been taking chances all season. Why not the? The Ducks were moving the ball nicely. Really bad call by Chip. The fact is though that Oregon could not overcome that complete momentum killing fumble by Blount. I mean really, the Ducks were driving the ball down the throat of that OSU defense and were set up nicely to take the lead.
by TBwin on Jan 1, 2010 9:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Was it me but where was Masoli's rushing, keepong OSU off balance?
But yes, a good year and next year will be better!
by DamienS on Jan 1, 2010 6:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
He didn't run becasue the Buckeye defense had him bottled up all night.
They had at least 5-6 tackels for loss….sorry, but the Silver Bullets were very disciplined and had a great game plan to neutralize Masoli. It was a very strong component of the win for the Buckeyes.
by German Buckeye on Jan 2, 2010 4:04 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
As said in an AtQer’s sig:
I present you the 2010 Ducks with 3 lost starters!
"When LaMichael James decides he's going North. The foot goes in the ground and it's 0 to 60 now!" Jesse Palmer.
by Jayon on Jan 1, 2010 6:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, great game Ducks. I wasn’t around too much before the game because I’m not big on the trash-talking thing between fans, but I wanted to stop by and wish you luck next year.
Barner is a great player and so is that DE, Rowe.
Great game and God Bless.
by gahnki on Jan 1, 2010 6:55 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Thankyou very much for that, good luck to you guys too. Pryor and your HB's are very talented as well
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
"Nobody east of the Rockies talks about Oregon football, and that's just not right".
by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 1, 2010 7:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Driving home from Pasadena. That was $1600 well spent. Glad to see that it was as frustrating on tv as it was live. Maybe CK will refund me my trip?
He can run, he can pass, he is sicker than e-coli. Jeremiah always keeps things rolling.
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 1, 2010 7:03 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Nobody got sucker punched
I think that might be a prerequisite for a refund
by encephalopath on Jan 1, 2010 7:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh heh. And we didn't play as bad as Cincinatti is!
Only losing THREE starters from the USC game. (Offense and Defense)
Ladies and Gentlemen your 2010-11 Oregon Ducks.
by QuackQuackAttack on Jan 1, 2010 7:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah… that’s really not going well for the Bearcats
by encephalopath on Jan 1, 2010 7:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well,
You cannot win them all.
Contrary to what Coach Kelly and the players were saying, I cannot shake the sense that the team was satisfied being there, not hungry for the win. Next year, we will be hungry, and able to complete a few passes!
Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.
by CaDuck on Jan 1, 2010 7:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I was hungry...
Doesn’t that count? Does drinking more Broken Halo help?
by encephalopath on Jan 1, 2010 7:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If they weren’t hungry, they wouldn’t have fought back from the early deficit.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Jan 1, 2010 7:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well,
For some reason, they did not seem exceptionally inspired. There were not any players pacing the sidelines, firing each others up etc…
Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.
by CaDuck on Jan 1, 2010 7:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
How many 3rd down conversions did the defense surrender?
God was it frustating as hell that the D just could not got off the field. Even when it was 3rd and forever, tOSU still got first downs.
This was a big problem last year as well. Three man rushes DON’T WORK. No matter how many guys you put back in coverage, it doesn’t matter because someone WILL get open.
by surgingchaos on Jan 1, 2010 7:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It wasn't the 3 man rushes
It was those 3 men not being able to tackle Pryor
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
"Nobody east of the Rockies talks about Oregon football, and that's just not right".
by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 1, 2010 7:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Jan 1, 2010 7:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Pryor didn't suck throwing the ball...
He was great. That earned Ohio St. the win.
That was the thing the Oregon D was hanging their hat on.. make Pryor throw. They made him throw, and he did a really good job.
by encephalopath on Jan 1, 2010 7:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I'm gonna go to Wendy's now.
See you guys later!
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
"Nobody east of the Rockies talks about Oregon football, and that's just not right".
by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 1, 2010 7:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Don't sell yourself short
I think you can do better than Wendy’s
by encephalopath on Jan 1, 2010 7:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite fast-food :)
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
"Nobody east of the Rockies talks about Oregon football, and that's just not right".
by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 1, 2010 7:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
In-n-out > Wendys!
Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.
by CaDuck on Jan 1, 2010 7:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Jan 1, 2010 7:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree... although I do love In-N-Out.
For me, there isn’t much that beats the JBC. I like Wendy’s fries better, as well.
37-33. Pasadena. Roses. Bliss.
by Mr. Knox on Jan 1, 2010 7:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Dude Junior Bacon Cheeseburger is best
I always get 3 when I go!
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
"Nobody east of the Rockies talks about Oregon football, and that's just not right".
by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 1, 2010 9:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Mmm... Burgerville.
37-33. Pasadena. Roses. Bliss.
by Mr. Knox on Jan 1, 2010 7:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey hey!!
We don’t have In-n-out here in Oregon!
And I do like Burgerville, but I’ve only been there twice, as they’re not too close to me.
Anyways, time to go!
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
"Nobody east of the Rockies talks about Oregon football, and that's just not right".
by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 1, 2010 7:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Portland area,
Skyline, Roakes, Helvetia Tavern, 5 Guys all good places in P-town to grab a burger.
"When LaMichael James decides he's going North. The foot goes in the ground and it's 0 to 60 now!" Jesse Palmer.
by Jayon on Jan 1, 2010 7:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not close to Portland, really...I'm right next to Corvallis
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
"Nobody east of the Rockies talks about Oregon football, and that's just not right".
by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 1, 2010 9:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Beware, that loss is not the hardestthing to digest.
Worthington OH, just minutes from Columbus, OH is world HQ for Wendy’s, a proud sponsor of many activities that are Scarlet and Gray, but I’d not be caught dead eating fast food these days!
Dude keep it fresh, local, and organic. Go get some fish at some freaking brewpub!
by Buckeye Bobo on Jan 1, 2010 9:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna wear my Rose Bowl shirt in Corvallis, by the way.
Wonder how many comments I get from Beaver fans?
A few of my Beaver friends bought Ohio State gear specifically for this game…Stupid.
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
"Nobody east of the Rockies talks about Oregon football, and that's just not right".
by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 1, 2010 7:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You’ll show them by spending that $10 you saved on a BYU hat on 10 frosties.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Jan 1, 2010 7:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
"Nobody east of the Rockies talks about Oregon football, and that's just not right".
by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 1, 2010 9:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just mention BYU...
They were terrible.
by BisonDucks on Jan 4, 2010 10:54 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, that sounds like fun!
37-33. Pasadena. Roses. Bliss.
by Mr. Knox on Jan 1, 2010 7:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll let you all know how it turns out...Haha
Go Ducks.
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
"Nobody east of the Rockies talks about Oregon football, and that's just not right".
by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 1, 2010 7:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I still feel snake bitten. Wanna bite back? Pretty tasty.
by DONALDUCK on Jan 1, 2010 7:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
From dusk till dawn...
Rad movie
Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.
by CaDuck on Jan 1, 2010 7:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ducks need to recruit big time linemen: at the skill positions, they are just fine
to all duck haters: next year we will beat you again!
by oregon111 on Jan 1, 2010 7:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
As I have said,
Tomorrow Dominique Easley announces where he will commit. We could sure use him, there will be a void where Tukuafu left. Cross our collective fingers Ducks!
Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.
by CaDuck on Jan 1, 2010 7:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That's why Oregon runs the scheme the do, isn't it?
The 5 * recruits go to teams in big media markets. Oregon might be playing well with the players they have, but the big time recruits are still going to go to LA. That’s where they get the exposure
No matter how good Oregon gets they won’t supplant USC in recruiting because it’s all about the money: media money.
That’s why the BCS system runs the way it does and why the preseason rankings work like they do. Recruiting strength is short hand for preseason ranking and recruiting follows the media money.
That said, Oregon does very well with the players they are able to get. And that’s why they run the “gimmicky” offense. If we could recruit to go head to head with USC and tOSU, then we might run a scheme like they do. We can’t get those players, so we have to try to beat them with something different.
by encephalopath on Jan 1, 2010 7:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
We are beginning to recruit extremely well, and have the past few years.
We bring in top-25 to top-30 classes every year. This year is setting up to be no different. We have a shot at many elite players. Mathis, King, Owa, Lattimore, Werner, Seastrunk, Easley, Jefferson, etc…All 4-5 star guys that we may be able to haul in.
Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.
by CaDuck on Jan 1, 2010 7:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Improvements yes
But the gravitational pull of the media market size in LA will naturally work against Oregon. It will work in favor of LA and against Oregon.
It is what it is. Unless another 10 million people suddenly appear in Oregon, LA will out recruit Oregon by default.
by encephalopath on Jan 1, 2010 8:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Class rating... not necessarily results
by encephalopath on Jan 1, 2010 8:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And this is the issue
UCLA sucks… and they still get a better recruiting class than Oregon
by encephalopath on Jan 1, 2010 8:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll take results on the field over a high recruiting class ranking any day. Notre Dame is usually top 5, and I would not want their results lately.
by echo31 on Jan 1, 2010 10:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I agree
Oregon didn’t beat USC this year because it out recruited them. And winning this year doesn’t mean that Oregon will get a higher rated recruitment class than the LA schools in the future. That isn’t going to happen.
That’s what I’m saying. No matter how good Oregon is from year to year, media market size will dictate the quality of the recruitment class, overriding all other factors.
To continue winning, Oregon has to rely on using a different scheme, and recruiting players that fit into that scheme rather than chasing after the *****s. Oregon won’t win that battle.
by encephalopath on Jan 1, 2010 10:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
not sure why we are sort of arguing since I agree with you
by echo31 on Jan 1, 2010 10:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
And that ‘s why what Oregon is doing is so impressive, even to us Duck fans. Fantastic results with players other teams wouldn’t use.
And so many of them returning next year… I expect more and better winning next year
by encephalopath on Jan 1, 2010 10:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It's too simple to say
that Oregon needs to recruit better. It’s not necessarily a matter effort of talent on the part of Oregon’s staff.
There are some demographically imposed hurdles that are really difficult to overcome. “Recruit better” is a nice idea, but may not be practically possible.
Crazy spread option is a better plan… It might not always work, but it’s better than waiting around for players we can’t get.
by encephalopath on Jan 1, 2010 8:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I never said that the solution to our problems is to miraculously "recruit better"...
But we ARE getting elite players, we ARE getting guys that have great talent. This is no better evidenced than witnessing how well our freshman are playing. LaMichael, Kenjon, Boyett, Harris, Michael Clay, Jackson Rice etc…By the time these guys are juniors, they will be elite players. So we obviously are reeling in great talent, not to mention we have a great coaching staff.
And yes, our recruiting is improving every year. We are now in the running every year for major recruits. Pryor, Brown, Boyd, Now Seastrunk, Lattimore, and a bunch of other elite players.
Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.
by CaDuck on Jan 1, 2010 8:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
The play of the young ones is really impressive. And next year’s team should be even better
by encephalopath on Jan 1, 2010 8:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Recruit ratings are almost pointless
Do you know how five star recruits are determined? If Ohio State, Florida, USC, Texas, etc all offer the same player a scholarship, then they are 5 star recruits – a necessary step, since recruit rating services cannot seriously evaluate all of the talent out there. Obviously, with that as a key factor, then those schools are always going to have highly rated classes, because just having the schools with good reputations offering a scholarship is enough to boost your rating.
Jeremiah Masoli was a 1 star recruit last year, but that wasn’t actually an accurate evaluation of his talent, was it?
If you ever hear of someone punching out a girl scout and stealing her Samoas, it was me
- Mortimer
by Clevelander among roses on Jan 2, 2010 12:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This
is why I don’t bother talking about recruiting.
by HoodRiverDuck on Jan 2, 2010 9:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hard Loss Tough Luck but Still Congrats
Congrats on your season. It did not end how you wanted it to, but it was a good game and hard fought. You have much to be happy about from this year, and much to look forward to in the next.
by Buckeye Bobo on Jan 1, 2010 7:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Thank you for not trolling as so many others have...
Next year, the results will be different in the National Championship Game!
Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.
by CaDuck on Jan 1, 2010 7:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
To All Oregon Fans
Oregon fans, hold your heads high because the Ducks played hard, clean, and
to the end. They represented themselves well and made Ohio State earn
everything they got today.
As an Ohio State fan I can identify quite well with how most of you are
feeling right now, times 3. At least the Ducks didn’t get their rear ends
handed to them by 26 points and have only 84 total yards of offense.
Lastly, congrats on a fine season overall and thanks for putting an
end to USC winning the PAC10. I will also add that the Duck fans I
traded posts with during the past 2 weeks have been intelligent
and classy with their posts. Good luck next year and with a little luck
we could see a rematch of these 2 teams in the BCS title game
by BornABuckeye on Jan 1, 2010 7:47 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I feel better about the Ducks
than a bunch of other PAC10 fans feel about their teams. Buckeye’s played a great game, Pryor especially.
I don’t feel bad about a game that both teams played well, even if my team lost.. And you’re right.. . these team might meet again next year
by encephalopath on Jan 1, 2010 8:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If USC have been winning the PAC 10 is not because they are monopolizing the conference, it’s because they have prove to be a good football team besides dont forget that USC beat Ohio on the regular season even if it was by 3 points still walked out with the win
by USCfan18 on Jan 1, 2010 8:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Amen brother
Well said.
If you ever hear of someone punching out a girl scout and stealing her Samoas, it was me
- Mortimer
by Clevelander among roses on Jan 1, 2010 10:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Time to retire the JuJu...
… as clearly he was just screwing with you guys all season. And now you are left to suffer through a long and mostly discouraging basketball season where beating the Cougars might be your crowning achievement.
Keep him retired and there is no doubt that you guys will enter the season as tremendous favorites. Maybe SI will put Masoli on the cover again.
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
by Gekko Mojo on Jan 1, 2010 7:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Bitter Fuskie.
Not playing in the post-season the past few years must not be very fun.
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by CaDuck on Jan 1, 2010 7:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Fuskies are always the ultimate in class.
My friend who roots for them was the first to say anything to me about the game. Gloating, of course. Ohio State and Oregon State fans have both been classier so far.
37-33. Pasadena. Roses. Bliss.
by Mr. Knox on Jan 1, 2010 8:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Do you like irony sauce on your foot-in-mouth sandwiches?
I really hope you continue to troll, because every time you take some sort of jab here at ATQ, the next thing that happens turns against you and makes you look like public idiot #1.
In conclusion:
Formerly #16 Huskies, at home, with sad fans leaving prior to outcome: 79
“Mostly discouraging” Ducks: 90
Oh, RAT FARTS!!!!!
by Bill Musgrave on Jan 2, 2010 6:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Trying to be objective about this season
Going into the season, the Rose Bowl didn’t seem realistic, and after the first game, things were looking really bleak. Even after we squeaked by Purdue and Utah, did anyone really think we were going to go the Rose Bowl? No Blount, a depleted secondary — it was looking pretty shaky. But then we demolish Cal and USC, and once again deny Oregon State the Rose Bowl in the Civil War. And we were one huge endzone fumble away from taking a decisive lead over Ohio State. It was a tough loss, and another lost Rose Bowl, but in the end, what an amazing season.
This team has amazing promise and talent, and we lose almost none of it. I can hardly wait for the 2010 season.
by IslanderDuck on Jan 1, 2010 8:45 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Just out of curiosity.....
You were down 2 when Blount fumbled.
Is a potential 5-point lead really worthy of the term “decisive lead”?
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by Jeff at the BBC on Jan 1, 2010 9:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just my feeling
but yes. Totally different game at that point. Ohio State had not been able to score a TD since their first drive.
by IslanderDuck on Jan 2, 2010 7:33 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Beat By Ohio..
I just cant believe that Oregon got beat by Ohio, a team that was able to stomp over USC falls against a team that USC had beaten, Well I guess that is the beauty of College football see you next season
by USCfan18 on Jan 1, 2010 8:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Ohio?
It’s Ohio STATE. I’m pretty sure the Bobcats lost to Marshall last week.
But good luck to you California. Your team looked good against Boston College. See my point?
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by Jeff at the BBC on Jan 1, 2010 9:39 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Relax man...
Don’t be so high strung about your schools name. Do you really feel threatened by Ohio?
Memo from Kenjon Barner, LaMichael James, and Jeremiah Masoli...
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by CaDuck on Jan 5, 2010 5:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, we get all uppity when people call us OU instead of UO. Just sayin’
It's spelled "T-H-E-I-M-P-A-C-T"
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by Takimoto on Jan 5, 2010 8:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I get uppity when folks back home confuse Oregon & Oregon State, or on behalf of SEC teams similarly confused by Pac-10 fans.
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by AllSaintsDay on Jan 5, 2010 9:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
All the Masoli haters deserve a giant punch in the face
Seriously people, he had one bad game. And we still probably win if the either the handoff from JM to Blount is clean, or if Pryor doesn’t get the ridiculous completion to Ballard.
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by Addicted to Quack on Jan 1, 2010 9:14 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Agreed totally Dave
I still love Masoli to death.
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
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by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 1, 2010 10:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I've seen a thankfully small amount of Masoli haters suddenly.
He’s our quarterback, and this changes nothing about how stellar he is. Next year is his Senior year and hopefully he’ll max out as a player.
I love Jeremiah Masoli.
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by qrsouther on Jan 1, 2010 10:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I was really hoping UO was going to pull that one out in the 4th...
bq.He’s our quarterback,
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by Maisbikkja on Jan 1, 2010 11:09 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Anyone who blames Masoli is retarded. Did he have a good game? No. But the blame (if any, since tOSU played a great game) rests on the defense. You can’t blame Masoli when the defense gave him little chance to get into any sort of rythm. I’m trying to remember if there were more than three punts by the buckeyes and the D only created one turnover.
by westspec on Jan 2, 2010 6:45 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Ballard completion
was a total prayer. That guy made a great catch, that was when I cursed the loudest during this game.
by IslanderDuck on Jan 2, 2010 7:35 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes a punch in the face
is the right thing to do. It’s judgment call though…
by encephalopath on Jan 1, 2010 9:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
2 words: d line
That’s what stood out to me. Ohio State’s pass rush was… well, very good. Masoli needed more time to set things up, couldn’t get it. Oregon’s defense did a great
job considering how long they had to be on the field, thanks to TOs. BAd break on the
endzone fumble. Had it gone out 4 yds. sooner, probably a different game.
10 teams go to a bcs bowl game, and we’re one of them. Pac 10 crown. 2 of our
losses to top 10 teams. Remarkable season on balance. Just wasn’t our day.
by ochocokid on Jan 1, 2010 10:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Why wasn’t Masoli rolling out often? It seemed like when he threw, it was often straight dropbacks. He had done an excellent job this year on rollouts, especially against zone coverages. OSU did a great job limiting the passing game, but Masoli just didn’t have it tonight.
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by jtlight on Jan 1, 2010 10:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It seemed like when he rolled out early, it turned into real big losses, and he stopped doing it because he wanted to avoid the losses
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
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by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 1, 2010 10:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
There were just problems everywhere...
Our o-line was blown off the line of scrimmage. After taking a few hits, Masoli lost some of his accuracy. We never even had the ball long enough to get Masoli into a rhythm. When we did, we either committed a dumb penalty or fumbled the ball away.
Nothing worked out, any QB would have had a bad day.
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by CaDuck on Jan 1, 2010 10:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Those false starts were problems all year and they finally caught up with us.
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by qrsouther on Jan 1, 2010 10:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Our O-line was not blown out. They had some mistakes, but they also had a lot of success. tOSU only had one sack (which happened because Masoli had a bad read), and while they did get pressure on Masoli at times, it wasn’t even close to the amount of pressure on Pryor (who also did a much better job getting out of that pressure).
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by jtlight on Jan 1, 2010 10:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
German Buckeye
don’t overlook the coverage of the tOSU secondary – Masoli didnt have many targets to throw too, which allowed the tOSU d line to penetrate (there were 5 tackles for loss). Overall the Buckeye defense played as it had all season minus one game (Purdue) and one 4th quarter (USC). Great defense usually triumphs over great offense. I expect to see tOSU and Oregon pre season top 5 in 2010 and looking for a rematch in the MNC in Tempe! Both have much of their teams returning next season – should be exciting seasons for both programs!
by German Buckeye on Jan 2, 2010 4:13 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Good point
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
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by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 2, 2010 12:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly, tonight we just couldn't get the ball in our offense's hands quick enough and often enough for them to get continuity.
Everytime we were forced to punt, (which, to be honest, was relatively not all that much in total), there was a collective sigh with an undertone of “Oh, we’re not going to the get the ball back for another half hour, are we?”
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by qrsouther on Jan 1, 2010 10:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Your first line sums the game up perfectly
It kind of felt like Boise State in that the offense was sputtering like a beat-up jalopy but we still just kept hanging around. We only had two drives while we were able to play our brand of offensive football (the one capped by LB’s TD run and the one where we fumbled it away) and for the rest of the night we looked totally discombobulated. The defense struggled to get stops on 3rd down and the offense struggled to convert 3rd downs and stay on the field — bottom line, it’s tough to win when one of those things is happening, let alone both.
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by BlazersOrBust on Jan 2, 2010 10:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Was David Paulson on the field tonight?
I missed him.
And I miss Ed Dickson doing stuff too
by encephalopath on Jan 1, 2010 11:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Well,
Ed Dickson will get a great opportunity to play for some NFL team where he might actually get the ball throw his way a little more.
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by CaDuck on Jan 1, 2010 11:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I was really disappointed.
Not that Ed didn’t play well… but that he never got the ball in a place where he could catch it. I was hoping it’d be a microcosm of the season and he’d suddenly explode, but… nope.
37-33. Pasadena. Roses. Bliss.
by Mr. Knox on Jan 1, 2010 11:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Man, I had 27 confidence points riding on you guys today...
=/
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by Maisbikkja on Jan 1, 2010 11:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah well,
I had a lot riding on Cal. So there ya go.
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by CaDuck on Jan 1, 2010 11:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So...
Next year, eh? :)
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by Maisbikkja on Jan 1, 2010 11:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeh
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
"Nobody east of the Rockies talks about Oregon football, and that's just not right".
by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 1, 2010 11:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
At least the Ducks showed up today...
I`d take solace in the positives Oregon showed today.
We didn`t have a damn one in the last two games of the season.
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by Maisbikkja on Jan 1, 2010 11:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
There were definitely positives. Just definitely frustrating because the game was there for the taking.
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by jtlight on Jan 1, 2010 11:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh well.
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by qrsouther on Jan 1, 2010 11:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I just hope UO didn`t conract OSU`s recent BCS virus.
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by Maisbikkja on Jan 1, 2010 11:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully not
But everyone will now have to suffer through endless Pryor for Hrisman hype all summer. That will seriously be miserable!
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by CaDuck on Jan 1, 2010 11:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It will be good for him though.
Heisman JuJu is strong.
And vengeful.
Pryor will try to be sweater vestfully modest.
As per his instructions.
Heisman JuJu likes boisterous, cocky players.
Jahvid Best was modest.
Heisman JuJu struck down Best right before his peak.
Heisman JuJu will strike down upon thee, Terrelle Pryor, with great vengeance!
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by Maisbikkja on Jan 1, 2010 11:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
True about the vengance
of the Heisman hype. Dangerous stuff there… the phrase “snake bit” comes to mind
by encephalopath on Jan 1, 2010 11:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Snake bit... like Poison?
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by Maisbikkja on Jan 1, 2010 11:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hahah
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
"Nobody east of the Rockies talks about Oregon football, and that's just not right".
by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 1, 2010 11:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And THAT is why the 80's were awful.
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by CaDuck on Jan 2, 2010 9:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Terrelle Pryor getting Heisman Hype is stupid
But it’s hard to argue with after that last performance.
But still, he only had one game this year worthy of a Heisman candidate..
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
"Nobody east of the Rockies talks about Oregon football, and that's just not right".
by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 1, 2010 11:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
How many of his other games did you watch? I ask, because there were definite good games this season, as well as bad ones. I’d say there were at least four games, including this one, which Pryor’s performance was superb, and only a couple of games where he really flubbed it, as opposed to being told to hand it off as the surest way to an Ohio State victory.
By the way, Oregon should take it as a compliment that Jim Tressel started off the game passing. He only does that with teams that he considers threatening; with teams that have a clear talent gap with Ohio State, he runs the ball as the surest way to victory (no use risking turnovers, which are usually the only chance those inferior teams have…)
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by Clevelander among roses on Jan 2, 2010 12:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I suppose I'm going on word of mouth
But it just didn’t seem like he really won the games for Ohio State this year.
However, I did watch the Penn State game, and I thought he played pretty well there, just not quite heisman-worthy.
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
"Nobody east of the Rockies talks about Oregon football, and that's just not right".
by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 2, 2010 1:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Umm…Pryor may have played really well in some games during the season and played well yesterday, but with the exception of last night he didn’t have any games where he destroyed the other team statistically. Stats + wins = Heisman. Unless tressel opens up the playbook like yesterday for Pryor all season, Pryor won’t have the numbers necessary to win the Heisman.
by westspec on Jan 2, 2010 6:51 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
his career high in passing was last night at 266 yards … this is proof that he has had NO Heisman quality games before last night … 266 is not all that great
by echo31 on Jan 2, 2010 10:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Somewhere in Europe or Canada...
Eric Crouch takes umbrage to this statement.
:)
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by BlazersOrBust on Jan 2, 2010 10:11 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad you're not the one choosing the Heisman winners then.
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by qrsouther on Jan 2, 2010 10:33 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s fine because when was the last time the Heisman winner was truly the best player in college football? it’s a popularity contest, that’s all
by echo31 on Jan 2, 2010 11:39 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
You really don’t know the difference between real games and Playstation games.
Since 2007 Tim Tebow, who has been invited to three Heisman ceremonies, has only had two games with more passing yards than Pryor’s 266. One of them was last night.
And for the record….Pryor also had the following games;
262 passing, 110 rushing, 4 total TDs against Toledo
239 passing, 104 rushing, 3 total TDs against Minnesota
Great opponents? Not really. But they’re still better numbers than any pf Tebow’s 2009 regular season games, and he got invited.
The truth of the Heisman is simple. Get the stats against the average teams, get the WINS against the good teams. Pryor does those.
Give him the Heisman? No. Not yet.
Put him in the conversation? Yes. Absolutely
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by Jeff at the BBC on Jan 2, 2010 11:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with you here. Pryor has a chance. The reason I’m not high on him is just that he’s been too inconsistent over his career. A couple stinkers and he’ll be out of the conversation, which is totally possible.
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by jtlight on Jan 2, 2010 11:33 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I loathe Tebow, so you aren’t proving much to me
by echo31 on Jan 2, 2010 11:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He also had:
62 passing, 59 rushing, 1 TD against Illinois
87 passing, 35 rushing, 1 TD against Wisconsin
93 passing, 29 rushing, 0 TD against Iowa
67 passing, 74 rushing, 1 TD against Michigan
Sorry, those are not Heisman numbers. Once again, like I said earlier, unless Tressel opens up the playbook and allows Pryor to throw the ball more than 20 times a game, Pryor should and will not be in the Heisman conversation.
If you’re talking pre-season, well, everyone is in the Heisman conversation.
by westspec on Jan 2, 2010 11:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, it is a QB's job to win. And they won all those games.
Whether they won in spite of him or because of him, it does not matter so long as you win.
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by CaDuck on Jan 2, 2010 1:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh and Tebow was invited because he’s the Brett Favre of the NCAA
by westspec on Jan 2, 2010 12:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I Agree
I live and die with Buckeye wins and losses, but If
I have to listen to any Heisman hype for Pryor this summer
it will be too much for me to put up with. He hasn’t done enough
yet to be considered for the Heisman.
by BornABuckeye on Jan 2, 2010 1:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Pryor is not a Heisman candidate.
While he made some great plays yesterday, he also made some really bad plays. The worst IMHO was missing an easy pass for a TD to Dane Sanzenbacher on a slant into the endzone. Dane earned that TD because he was beat up badly by the Ducks on the two previous plays. The least TP could have done was throw it within his reach. How far did he throw it behind Dane? 15 feet?
by BuckeyeInFlorida on Jan 2, 2010 8:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
But he *will* be a Heisman candidate.
He’ll be on the preseason “watch lists”.
And if he plays as well next season as he did yesterday, he’ll be right up there. Think about it — how many “name” players are coming back next season?
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by benzduck on Jan 2, 2010 1:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Again, totally agreed.
Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.
by CaDuck on Jan 2, 2010 1:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Pryor for Heisman?
Uhmmm…NO. You won’t hear that from this Buckeye.
Heisman QBs don’t miss wide open receivers on an easy slant in the endzone. I could not believe Pryor missed that one. Pryor is strange. he will toss up a prayer and get it, then a pass that every good Qb makes, he misses by 15 feet. Seriously, Dane Sanzenbacher was wide open on that slant and Pryor couldn’t hit him for an easy 6. i felt bad for Dane too because oregon had straight jacked him up on the two previous plays but he came back like a warrior and was wide open on that route. Heisman QB’s don’t miss those throws.
by BuckeyeInFlorida on Jan 2, 2010 9:49 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know that he deserves Heisman hype, but he will sure garner it from ESPN etc… He even got some Heisman hype coming into this season! It is a sure thing that he will be in the early season contention/Heisman watch lists, so we all should get used to it.
Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.
by CaDuck on Jan 2, 2010 10:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
he deserved the hype coming into this year.
As a Freshman he performed pretty well. however, the simple fact is that he did not live up to the hype and his Heisman hope were over after the USC game. I seriously doubt he will win a Heisman…ever. Not unless he drastically improves his pocket presence and decision making. he seems easily confused by a good defense. Oregon at times had him quite distracted and he held onto the ball way to long more often than not.
You are right though, the Heisman Hypers are always looking to create more hype…it’s what they do. just like how they try to build one team up as a Goliath and one as a David. it makes things more colorful for them to commentate on because if David wins, they get to talk about the underdog winning. If the Goliath wins, they get to talk about the great team that will be remembered for being so dominant.
by BuckeyeInFlorida on Jan 2, 2010 11:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Why would Pryor get the press? The Great White Hype will be back for the Fuskies!
37-33. Pasadena. Roses. Bliss.
by Mr. Knox on Jan 2, 2010 11:09 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Funny
That’s funny, I actually laughed out loud.
After the last 3 years I think all Ohio State fans were
hoping like h*ll for a victory. If it means infecting another
team with our inability to win a BCS game, so be it.
The upside for an infected Oregon team would be that
they’re guaranteed to be in a BCS bowl the next 3 or 4 years.
Just don’t plan on winning any of them.
by BornABuckeye on Jan 2, 2010 1:33 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
How is the basketball outlook for the Ducks so far this season?
I haven`t had time to keep up
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by Maisbikkja on Jan 1, 2010 11:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Not great by any means.
But much better than last year (anything would be better than last season)
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by CaDuck on Jan 1, 2010 11:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty volatile all of a sudden.
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by qrsouther on Jan 1, 2010 11:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
im PROUD to be a Duck
and proud of our boys. they played their asses off and the coaches did a good job too. the game went exactly how i predicted it would on the way to the game. i told another duck fan the following:
1)whoever wins the turnover battle wins. period. it was true and we never recovered from the blount fumble. when barner went in motion again on that fumble play i thought to myself what the hell is chip doing? then i was excited when i saw the huge hole open up and then we all said s*#t and i thought Why are we screwing around with too many weird handoffs.
2) lmj and kenjon need to combine for at least three receptions that go for five to 15 yards for us to win. i think they had two.
3) can eddie pleasant tackle pryor about half the times they meet. eddie definately couldn’t table him. he was too lanky and big for him.
all my things were pretty much spot on. i didn’t tell anyone but i thought we’d probably lose 28 to 24ish. so really with all that going wrong we were still in it till the end and had chances to win it against a team that has been a national powerhouse for several years. go ducks. and we have arrived on the national scene as a legit contender. id like our odds against texas if we played them tomorrow to be honest!
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Jan 2, 2010 12:55 AM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Great post
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
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by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 2, 2010 1:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Your Ducks looked scary good at times.
It was a great game. Slightly better from this side of the stadium to be sure but in no way was it an embarrassment for the Ducks the likes of which we had vs Florida and LSU. It was a tough fought game and one thing is for certain, your guys are fast! Never in my life have i seen a team consistently run back kickoffs and punts like the Ducks did. Had me very worried.
Your team is young and have a lot of people coming back next year. I won’t be surprised to see your team in another BCS bowl. I fully expect to see them preseason top 10 and if they aren’t at least top 5, somebody needs to get the FBI to investigate. LOL Serious though, I can’t see a reason they won’t be top 10. Maybe between 6-8. But I haven’t looked at who is coming back on a lot of other teams so it is possible they could get ranked even higher with so many people coming back. Will probably depend on who they get in for recruits. Grab a couple of big play-maker Freshman that are expected to start on D especially, and it could make all the difference.
by BuckeyeInFlorida on Jan 2, 2010 9:10 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Thanks for the optimism!
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
"Nobody east of the Rockies talks about Oregon football, and that's just not right".
by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 2, 2010 12:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
Unlikely top 5, because one of those top-5 spots will be taken by tOSU, but certainly top 10.
The hope here is that we will, for the first time in a decade, have a preseason ranking higher than U$C. This is not as likely after this loss, but could still happen.
those who do not remember history should read my blog...
by benzduck on Jan 2, 2010 1:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Easley
Committed to Florida this morning.
That kind of stings.
by eloomis20 on Jan 2, 2010 9:12 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
What the fuck?
Where the hell did Florida come from? This sucks. Now we REALLY have to land Owa, King, Werner, or Heimuli.
Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.
by CaDuck on Jan 2, 2010 9:19 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts: Florida wins big, Miami and Oregon lose.
And Meyer tells him that he’ll coach next season.
Only losing THREE starters from the USC game. (Offense and Defense)
Ladies and Gentlemen your 2010-11 Oregon Ducks.
by QuackQuackAttack on Jan 2, 2010 9:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
In-season results...
rarely affect recruiting for that year.
by kolson82 on Jan 2, 2010 10:17 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He wanted to go to Florida for a long time, but didn’t have a commitable offer early in the season. He must have gotten one recently.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Jan 2, 2010 10:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The rich get richer.
Talk about coming out of nowhere — FL wasn’t even in his top 3?
Maybe he has an urgent desire to play for an indecisive genius coach with a bad ticker..
those who do not remember history should read my blog...
by benzduck on Jan 2, 2010 1:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
wow, Fud. I certainly admire your full grasp of 4th grade mathematics. What
institution produced such god-like material form?
by ochocokid on Jan 2, 2010 9:22 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
As much as I love Masoli
Would anyone else like to see Darron Thomas get in there for some snaps next season?
Life is hilarious.
by SolGoode on Jan 2, 2010 10:47 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Well,
Coach Kelly makes no guarantees as to who will start next year, but Masoli obviously has the best shot (and best chance at winning games for us). I imagine that Thomas will get involved in certain offensive packages next season (as we saw him involved in the 2008 Civil War), and it would be nice to see him get some reps.
Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.
by CaDuck on Jan 2, 2010 10:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
For next year, no.
But I am very excited about him being the QB in 2011.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Jan 2, 2010 10:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
I don’t understand this comment…does not compute. Proven Senior QB or unproven RS Sophomore QB? Hmmm. In the Pac-10 that’s an easy decision to make.
by kolson82 on Jan 2, 2010 10:54 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I dont think that he means that Darron thomas should start,
I think all he is saying is that Thomas should get some snaps next season…
Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.
by CaDuck on Jan 2, 2010 11:04 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Two early OCC games, Pdx State and NM State. I'd say, "Give him a couple of halves of snaps, eh what?"
"We'll go."
by DONALDUCK on Jan 3, 2010 3:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
Those are PERFECT opportunities to get Darron Thomas/Dontae Williams type players valuable early season experience.
Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.
by CaDuck on Jan 3, 2010 5:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thomas will get snaps.
The redshirt’s off. No reason NOT to play him.
I don’t think CK wants to go into 2011 with a starting QB who hasn’t seen game action in three years.
those who do not remember history should read my blog...
by benzduck on Jan 2, 2010 1:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
Redshirt year is done. And we NEED him to get a few reps here and there to gain experience going into next season.
Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.
by CaDuck on Jan 2, 2010 1:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
D-bag count:
Totally classless, d-bag comments from Fuskies after the game: 3
Totally classless, d-bag comments from Buckeyes after the game: 0
I rest my case.
37-33. Pasadena. Roses. Bliss.
by Mr. Knox on Jan 2, 2010 11:08 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Well, there were some Buckeye trolls after the game...
But thankfully their comments were deleted because they brought nothing to this discussion.
Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.
by CaDuck on Jan 2, 2010 11:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, and one troll is already bitching about it elsewhere….
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Jan 2, 2010 11:19 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
For the record
I don’t know that guy, nor have I ever seen him around my site before.
And unless ATQ was officially named a member of Congress, I’m not so sure his First Amendment rights are being squelched by you guys.
"I got a fever! And the only prescription is Kurt Coleman!"
by Jeff at the BBC on Jan 2, 2010 11:36 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I assumed as much. You guys have been great in victory, which we definitely appreciate.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Jan 2, 2010 11:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, you too
We’re pretty good guys. We’ll crow on our own site. Over here, we want to try and respect our hosts.
If I ever forget that, just remind me.
"I got a fever! And the only prescription is Kurt Coleman!"
by Jeff at the BBC on Jan 2, 2010 11:54 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It looks like that guy is showing his true colors as a Husky fan. Not really all that surprising.
The vast majority of banned trolls over the last day were husky fans.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Jan 2, 2010 12:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I have gotten a few "ha ha's" from Husky fans
I replied with a simple “How did the Huskies do in their bowl game this year?”
It’s an easy way to get them to STFU.
May we hand you your taints on a silver platter...
by 071903 on Jan 3, 2010 9:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Or you ask them how our head-to-head matchup went earlier this year.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com
I have a Ropert is God™ complex.
by qrsouther on Jan 3, 2010 8:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Or the year before...
or the year before that…
May we hand you your taints on a silver platter...
by 071903 on Jan 4, 2010 10:52 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
No surprise. There are bad apples everywhere, it seems. I was just amazed that in my personal experience with friends who are fans of those teams, the Fuskies come out looking uglier than the Buckeyes even though they weren’t involved in the game.
I should also add that I’ve received two sympathetic comments: one from a Trojan and one from a Beaver. Hmm.
37-33. Pasadena. Roses. Bliss.
by Mr. Knox on Jan 2, 2010 11:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I’ve been seeing a lot of smack talk coming from Fuskies fans. I don’t get it. They didn’t even play in a bowl game and had zero impact on the result of the Rose Bowl.
by echo31 on Jan 2, 2010 11:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They’ll grasp at whatever straws they can.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Jan 2, 2010 11:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite reply has been, "Yeah, I was glad to see the H*skies lose their bowl game too."
Then they have to correct me by saying no, they actually didn’t go to a bowl this year.
37-33. Pasadena. Roses. Bliss.
by Mr. Knox on Jan 2, 2010 12:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That makes no sense
Even with our biggest rival, we wish the best of luck to every team in our own conference when they play bowl games.
Conference pride trumps all in bowl season. Anything less simply comes from a lack of understanding for the sport.
"I got a fever! And the only prescription is Kurt Coleman!"
by Jeff at the BBC on Jan 2, 2010 12:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to Seattle, where they invent their own reality.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Jan 2, 2010 12:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Been there, whipped Jake Locker’s ass, bought the t-shirt, and went back to Columbus.
"I got a fever! And the only prescription is Kurt Coleman!"
by Jeff at the BBC on Jan 2, 2010 12:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
But that was when Tyrone was coach. It totally doesn’t count.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Jan 2, 2010 12:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Totally
He was their coach. True.
Notre Dame fans always tell me that Charlie Weis would have been a good coach, but Ty made him suck. I just gave up caring.
"I got a fever! And the only prescription is Kurt Coleman!"
by Jeff at the BBC on Jan 2, 2010 12:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That works here too, to a point..
I want UW and OAC to lose every game they play, especially the barkrats, even OOC, particularly in bowl games. I have no problem rooting for the other 7 members of the conference when they play intersectionals.
It’s inbred. I can’t help it. If I can’t root for their opponent in every game, I’ll just ignore them.
They don’t need, and after 40+ years, probably don’t want my support.
those who do not remember history should read my blog...
by benzduck on Jan 2, 2010 1:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t understand the whole OAC and “barkrats” crap. It’s too CV3000ish to not mention the opposing team by their real names. Don’t be like a beaver.
its spelled "S-h-u-t-t-h-e H e-l-l-U-p-F-E-L-T"
by JShufelt on Jan 2, 2010 2:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I still call it Parker Stadium.
When they changed Candlestick Park to “3com Park”, it was still the Stick.
Oregon Agricultural College is what it is.. an aggie state land-grant college. Beaver fan is welcome to call Oregon by any of its original, and highly appropriate names. Oh, wait. It’s always been the University of Oregon.
To say I’m cv3000ish is an insult, dear Sir. For one thing, I don’t make an ass of myself by spouting inane predictions and insutls on other team boards or oregonlive. Nor do I disappear when “my team” absorbs a beatdown.
And “barkrats” is progress. I used to call them nutria.
those who do not remember history should read my blog...
by benzduck on Jan 2, 2010 5:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, you are into the whole history thing after all...
Addicted To Quack [dot] com
I have a Ropert is God™ complex.
by qrsouther on Jan 2, 2010 5:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I prefer "Bean Dip Stadium"
37-33. Pasadena. Roses. Bliss.
by Mr. Knox on Jan 2, 2010 6:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oregon Agricultural College is what it is..
It is a lot more than that. Just like Oregon is more than some “liberal arts school”
OSU is an excellent engineering school among many other technical studies. I know. I’ve worked with several. They do far more than agriculture. They have land, sea, space, and sun grants, a commonality only with Cornell. They provide Doctoral education, and they are nationally a top research school.
While no insult was intended, per se, I still think refusing to address Oregon State as Oregon State, OSU, or the Beavers is exactly like CV, or many other Beaver fans. It is refusing to address them by their proper name(s).
We aren’t zeros, ucks, Nike U, *ucks… (PureHate.net has a whole glossary of Beaver assigned nicknames)
We are Oregon. We are Ducks.
And I’m upset, because I felt the need to stand up for OSU.
its spelled "S-h-u-t-t-h-e H e-l-l-U-p-F-E-L-T"
by JShufelt on Jan 2, 2010 11:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Duly noted.
I too work with many Corvallis alumni, some very good and intelligent (well.. oops, sorry again) people.
You can’t make me like or respect the school or its teams, but — as I’m a guest here, and you’re an admin — I’ll respect your wishes.
From now on, the Pac-10 school located in Corvallis will be known as [Current Name Of Higher Education Institution In Corvallis] in all my posts.
Kidding! That takes too long to type.
those who do not remember history should read my blog...
by benzduck on Jan 2, 2010 11:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m actually not an admin. JOKES ON YOU!!!!
its spelled "S-h-u-t-t-h-e H e-l-l-U-p-F-E-L-T"
by JShufelt on Jan 3, 2010 12:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
In that case I take it all back.
And, for the record, my father attended OSC. (This is not an insulting slam — that’s what it was called in 1947.) So it’s not as though my own blood isn’t somewhat tainted.
those who do not remember history should read my blog...
by benzduck on Jan 3, 2010 12:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
JShufelt’s like Norm from Cheers. He’s here so much that people have begun to think he’s important.
It's spelled "T-H-E-I-M-P-A-C-T"
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 Jan 3, 2010 12:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously...
I always assumed that he was.
Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.
by CaDuck on Jan 3, 2010 10:50 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It comes with the J name.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com
I have a Ropert is God™ complex.
by qrsouther on Jan 3, 2010 8:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
See, if the Fuskies were in the RB and lost, I would gloat to myself in my house, but I wouldn’t talk smack because….
tOSU>UO>Fuskies (based on yesterday)
by westspec on Jan 2, 2010 12:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't gotten one sympathetic comment from a non-Duck fan =/
But I’ve gotten 3 bad comments from Beaver’s…..
It’s risky living in Corvallis
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
"Nobody east of the Rockies talks about Oregon football, and that's just not right".
by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 2, 2010 12:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well actually, we have all received good comments from Buckeye fans, so I guess that counts
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
"Nobody east of the Rockies talks about Oregon football, and that's just not right".
by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 2, 2010 12:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What do you expect from a barkrat?
Pay no attention to the rantings of frustrated losers.
If you think it’s bad here, take a look at the comments on the Yahoo game recap. There, Husky fans are trash-talking. They even drag out Gil Dobie’s record on occasion.
Overall I’ve found tOSU fan to be as gracious and humbly proud as any supporters, and better than most. Maybe this is because they understand how it feels to lose a big game (and please, tOSU fan, don’t misinterpret that comment).
those who do not remember history should read my blog...
by benzduck on Jan 2, 2010 1:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
here's a good comment from a Buckeye fan.
You guys have a great team. I’m glad it was Oregon we beat in the Rose Bowl and not Arizona. Oregon is a great team and will only get better. Thus it means more to win the Rose bowl than it would have if it had been anybody else. The only way this would have been better had it been a strong USC.
Your guys played hard and played good and i don’tthink anybody in the country has a better special teams on the return. Gawd those returns were something special.
I am not going to be the least bit surprised to see Oregon ranked in the top ten preseason.
Good luck next year and maybe we’ll see you guys in the Rose again.
by BuckeyeInFlorida on Jan 2, 2010 1:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
I forgot to say that I got sympathetic comments from Buckeye fans, I’ve gotten many of those. You guys are real classy and a great team, good luck next year to you as well!
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
"Nobody east of the Rockies talks about Oregon football, and that's just not right".
by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 2, 2010 1:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, BiF!
See you in the National “Championship” Game next year!
37-33. Pasadena. Roses. Bliss.
by Mr. Knox on Jan 2, 2010 3:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I've never understood the thrill of going to a rival's message board and talking smack anonymously.
But then, I’m a UO alumni, and over 50.
those who do not remember history should read my blog...
by benzduck on Jan 2, 2010 1:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I feel your pain
we had a lot of trolls after our loss to them, but also some nice comments like you have had here
Your Ducks played a great game. It’s hard to prepare for Pryor because you don’t know which one will show up, the one you saw last night, or the arm punter.
Have a great BBall season and see you next year
battez la merde des tigres LSU
by letsgopsu on Jan 2, 2010 7:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
There is a point that I never had thought of...
His inconsistency is what makes him tough to prepare for. Makes total sense…
Reasons why Kenjon Barner is awesome: He is a special teams stud. He is an incredibly versatile halfback. The TaZeR formation kicks ass. Kenjon is a rad first name.
by CaDuck on Jan 2, 2010 7:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s hardly been inconsistent. There has been a steady progression of his abilities from his freshman to early sophomore to late sophomore years.
by gahnki on Jan 3, 2010 12:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
for sure....
but even this year you have to admit he was not always what he was on Fri night. i.e. Purdue
Proud to be a PSU Homer
by letsgopsu on Jan 3, 2010 10:19 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
true but,...
everyone has a bad game now and then and unfortunately, that day TP had the worst game of his Buckeye career and we still only lost by 8.
Had he played like he did most of the rest of the season vs. Purdue and USC, OSU would have won by a couple of scores vs. USC and blown Purdue off the field.
Then tOSU would have been playing this Thursday instead of last Friday…
HD
Founder
http://blog.BlockONation.com
by BlockONation on Jan 3, 2010 4:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Fabulous year
Thanks Ducks for a great season filled with agony and ecstasy. The fumble at the 20 turned the game in their favor for certain————we did not adjust to Pryor as well as we needed to. Go Ducks……..More downfield pass plays next year please. Thanks again.
jeff haspel
by fooldog1 on Jan 2, 2010 2:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I have to say that I was thoroughly impressed with the Buckeye fans...
The game was an awesome game to be at and the Ohio St fans were great before during and after the game. They were polite, knowledgeable, passionate about their team and held a great respect for the Ducks. I sat in section 7 with Ducks fans behind and to my left and buckeye fans in front of and to the left of me. I spent the whole game talking to a couple of the Buckeye fans in front of me. It made the game that much more enjoyable. They told me about their lesser known players and their tendencies and I did the same for them. I would tell them on third down on their thirty five “If we dont get this were going for it for sure” and we did. And they would tell me on third and six, “were definately throwing” or “Tressel will kick the field goal for sure.” After the game they were all polite and I congratulated many many people wearing red after the game. I still hate the big ten but became an Ohio St fan yesterday. I will root for them next year. This was the 4th bowl game I have been to in my life. I grew up in Idaho and was a WSU fan and went to the 98 Rose bowl against Michigan and walked out hating Michigan fans. I went to the Holiday Bowl vs Oklahoma and walked out with a deep seeded hatred for the annoying Sooner fans. I went to the 2006 USC texas national title game (I always root for Pac 10 teams in bowl games and will do so until the round robin scheduling is dropped) and walked out hating the Texas fans. Yesterday I encountered nothing but polite people and none of them rubbed in their victory or shouted at anyone. I cant believe Im about to say this but go bucks and GO DUCKS
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Jan 3, 2010 1:24 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Great Game.
Your kids played a great game. Good luck next year. I hope you pick up another Pac-10 title. You should field a strong team next year.
by BuckeyeFan1 on Jan 3, 2010 8:18 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hey Oregon fans....
I think you guys have a solid program on the rise so keep your heads up and take over the Pac-10. It’s time to see a clean program run the conference instead of u$c, the program with the best players $$$ can buy.
I always felt my Buckeyes would find a way to win, but I was definitely not cocky or over-confident about it.
Hope to see the Ducks back in the BCS again in 2010!
Best regards,
HD
Founder
http://blog.BlockONation.com
by BlockONation on Jan 3, 2010 4:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks!
I had heard nothing but bad things about Buckeye fans before the game. But after tailgating and sitting in a middle of a sea of red I have nothing but good things to say. Met some quality people.
Sure there were some jerks. Ignored that for the most part every fan base has them. But for the most part everyone was very nice and respectful. I had a great time.
Nicolas "boom boom" Batum
by Smith8 on Jan 8, 2010 4:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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