MBB Game 16 Preview: Oregon vs. Arizona State
by PaulSF on Jan 14, 2010 5:00 PM PST
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After the Ducks' shocking home loss to in-state rival Oregon State last Sunday, which was coming off one of the worst losses—to Division II Seattle University—in school history, Oregon will face Arizona State and its stingy defense tonight at Mac Court. Oregon had problems adapting to the Beavers' slow-down, defensive-minded style, and the Sun Devils basically run the same scheme...only better.
ASU's specialty is defense. And by specialty I mean, like, "best in the nation" specialty. The Sun Devils are currently No. 1 in the country in points allowed, giving up an average of 54.4 points per game. Last weekend, ASU limited Washington State and Washington to 46 and 51 points, respectively, en route to a weekend home sweep and a 2-2 Pac-10 record.
Led by point guard Derek Glasser, the Sun Devils are hoping to steal a win or two on the road this weekend, a crucial factor in what looks to be an extremely tight conference race. Oregon, which kicked off the Pac-10 season with two road wins of their own, needs this win to reestablish the home court advantage.
The truth is, this is a very important game for Ernie Kent and the Ducks. It's just unfortunate that Oregon doesn't match up well...at all.
Keys to the Game
Keep up the tempo. The Ducks cannot play into ASU's slow-down style. They absolutely need to get out and run to keep the Sun Devils from dictating the tempo and forcing Oregon out of its comfort zone.
Outshoot the Sun Devils from the arc. Seems simple enough, right? But seriously, this game could come down to three-point shooting. ASU and Oregon are No. 1 and 2, respectively, in three-pointers made in the Pac-10. Tonight, the Ducks need to shoot the long-ball better than the Sun Devils.
Rebound, rebound, rebound. Oregon is second in the Pac-10 in rebound margin, and they absolutely must out-rebound ASU if they want to win this game. The Sun Devils are 2-0 in the conference when winning the rebound battle, and 0-1 when losing it.
Final Thoughts
Although I think Oregon can win this game, I don't think it's likely. Arizona State's defense will likely suffocate both Tajuan Porter and Malcolm Armstead, and I don't know if Michael Dunigan is ready to carry this team on his shoulders yet, at least not offensively. And he'll need to if the Ducks want to win this game.
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I want to see a big game from one of the wing players sometime soon, and I think tonight could do it. ASU plays a stingy zone defense, but if Williams, Wilson or Longmire make a concerted effort I think they can cause some trouble in the paint. ASU will definitely be spying on Porter at the 3 line, that should leave room for them to drive and get shots.
I agree, the biggest X factor is Dunigan. If he plays like he did in Washington, Oregon can control the boards, get out and run and speed up the tempo taking ASU out of their game. If he disappears like he did against OSU, Oregon is in for a long night.
Do Ducks!!!
I call him Malcolm Arm-stud!
Addicted to Quack
I will be surprised and impressed if we win this game.
Go Ducks!
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I have a Ropert is God™ complex.
Anyway to watch this game outside of Oregon?
I fucking hate you Mariners
Yeah..every possible sporting event with college's you have never heard of are on atdhe.net
Just not Oregon
I fucking hate you Mariners
6-3 Devisl early
Taj Porter just got a steal then went in for the layup and, wait for it, got blocked.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
hey everyone. sorry I’m a bit late. I can do commentary if people aren’t already doing it. 9-4 ASU going into the timeout
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
We're lucky to be down only 5 right now
Taj is continuing to play like crap like he did Sunday.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Guessing that's a no?
Or is everyone ignoring me. Didn’t think AtQ was my family….
by The VD Special on Jan 14, 2010 5:49 PM PST up reply actions
I have no idea on streams. Its on CSN if you have comcast
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Nah
Don’t have TV. Gotta find the game online. Didn’t see anything on justin.tv. Thanks tho Dom
by The VD Special on Jan 14, 2010 5:50 PM PST up reply actions
Interesting so far. TP running the point, I don’t like it.
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
omg horrible inbounds play
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
11-6 ASU. Just no focus on that
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Need to hit open shots, so far they are getting open looks. If they can’t make those, there won’t be a chance.
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
ASU drives to the hoop, fouled by Dunigan. ASU to the line
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
they get 2 from the line. 15-6 ASU
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Kent once again didn't have this team ready to play
Looks like.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
you have to make shots when you are open. If you aren’t going to make those, it doesn’t matter what plays you run
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
ASU gets a 3 point play. 18-6 ASU. Giansiante trying to spin the comeback already
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Too much dribbling against the zone. You have to pass against the zone to beat it. Dribbling it around the perimeter does nothing
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Drew Wiley hist the 3. 18-9 ASU after the steal
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Its like Sunday never ended
They keep playing horribly.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
3 for 11 from the field just isn’t getting it done. No passing around the zone and even if they are open. They aren’t hitting the shots.
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Given that Armstead has both our assists
Lets let him run point instead of TP.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
some spot up shots from TP would be nice in rhythm
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
TP has never been great at creating his own shots
He needs someone to do it for him.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
ASU hits two from the line, 20-8 ASU
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Great passing around the zone, gets Oregon a bucket. 20-11
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
ASU gets a layup on good passing. 22-11 ASU
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
too much dribbling again, too much holding the ball
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
In the end, the game of basketball is very simple. Make more shots than your opponents. Right now, we can’t make shots. It dramatically reduces our opportunity to win.
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
The curse of Mac Court has reared its ugly head, clock problems give the teams an extra timeout
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
I think Phil Knight is tinkering here
He’s reminding folks why we need to move to Matt Court.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Taj 0-4, Armstead 0-2 but he does have 2 dimes
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Blazers coach Nate McMillan should be in the building some place. His son plays for ASU
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
I don't think he is
Concerned about Roy’s hammy methinks (strained, likely to go tomorrow but officially questionable).
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
No but practice didn't end til mid afternoon
ANd its a 2-hour drive to Eugene, I doubt he went.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
much better movement out of the timeout but Oregon can’t capitalize
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
good defense by Oregon that time down the floor, much better passing on the offensive side but still no buckets
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Ernie has adjusted a bit out of the clock problems timeout. Lots more movement, spreading the zone out and going down low more. Need Dunigan to go up strong
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Sim goes up after breaking to the middle of the zone, Longmire fouled on the rebound
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Dunigan commits the offensive foul. 2 fouls on big mike
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
I'm even wearing my lucky Oregon Sweatshirt (worn during the Zona and Civil War football games)
It aint’ helping.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Remove it quick before its magic is lost.
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I have a Ropert is God™ complex.
horrible boxing out by Crittle, ASU gets a offensive rebound dunk. 24-11 ASU. Timeout.
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
ugh, ASU nails a 3. 27-11 now
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Singler travels on the drive, Media Timeout. 27-11 ASU. Ducks don’t look like they want to be there at all. Bad body language going into the huddle
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Dunigan back in with 2 fouls to the game.
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
ASU hits another bomb. 30-11 ASU
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
finally get a bucket from EJ. 30-13 ASU. Ducks hadn’t scored in over 5 minutes
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
The football team would have scored twice in that time period.
I fucking hate you Mariners
one of two from the line for ASU. 31-13
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Ducks crashing the boards on the offensive side. Much better energy this time down the court
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Crittle going to the line for 2
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Crittle hits 1 of 2 from the line. 31-14 ASU
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Crittle gets a tip in bucket but ASU transitions. 33-16
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Ducks aren’t getting back at all, Ernie is pissed. 2 passes for ASU after a rebound, jumper, 35-16 ASU
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Nate gets some camera time
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Media Timeout, 3:51 to go in the half. 35-16 ASU
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
This is not pretty. I’m not going to question the coaches, but I’m don’t think saving all your good shots for the tournament is a sound strategy.
I am
I’m sorry but they were not ready to play.
We are NOT a good team, good teams bounce back from Sunday level games.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
They aren't even trying to score
Though, ugh.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
We're missing open shots
And standing on offense.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
missing open shots, by definition, is trying to score but failing. ;)
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
TP hits a spot up 3. That’s how we should be using him. 35-19 ASU
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
I guess
I never thought the Pac10 basketball season could be more open than the Pac10 football season….I was wrong… But basketball is a lot worse
by The VD Special on Jan 14, 2010 6:22 PM PST up reply actions
Longmire gets fouled, going to the line
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
He gets 1 of 2 from the line
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Ducks down by 15. Getting to single digits before half is very important
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
ASU drains a 3, 38-20
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Longmire crashing the boards, gets a bucket. 38-22
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Another 3 by ASU. 41-22
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
ASU hits ANOTHER 3. 44-22
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Maybe Nate can help advise a new coaching search
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
ok, that’s your one time tonight
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Fair enough
At least I can find a creative way to say it.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I thought Coug fans were bad about wanting to fire coaches
Where were you when he swept the Washington teams?
This has been building
I didn’t want him back this year personally. I rarely blame a coach like this but when you get good enough talent to win but can’t, that’s the coach’s fault.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
This has been going on for two years
Consistent underachieving, poorly coached teams will lead a team to want to fire their coach.
by The VD Special on Jan 14, 2010 6:28 PM PST up reply actions
welcome to ATQ Basketball game threads. When we are behind, Fire Ernie. When we are up, Fire Ernie
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
And hire Dunalp.
We should be 1-2 in the Pac of course. The WSU thing was f-ed up.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
There is something to be said for consistency, after all.
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I have a Ropert is God™ complex.
I’ve been on the get rid of ernie bandwagon since the middle of last year. Love Ernie and would love to see him stick around in some capacity, just not head coach
But, see, what do you do? Demote your head coach?
That’s not realistic at all.
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I have a Ropert is God™ complex.
Great players, great PGs mostly
Obscured his lack of coaching skill.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I’m torn. Not a lot of love for EK, right now, but I also understand the guys are shooting 30% in conference games. He can’t make the baskets for them.
"...the noise is one aspect, but you can feel the intensity of their crowd." - Pete Carroll on Oregon's Autzen Stadium.
i thought Dunlap was brought in to help turn things around? This isn’t a sarcastic question, what is he supposed to be helping ernie do?
No football like OREGON football....
He was brought in to make Ernie look over his shoulder
And to be the coach when Ernie is inevitably fired
Wouldn’t it have been better to just wait and hire Few after they fired Ernie?
No football like OREGON football....
Do game plans
Since Ernie is not a great game coach.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Those games are obviously huge flukes
I fucking hate you Mariners
Did not!
This team sometimes act like they just met at a court in the middle of Eugene for a pick-up game. No confidence, continuity, defense, or idea on what the heck they should be doing.
I fucking hate you Mariners
An anomoly
You’re not gonna lose many games when that happens, though. Just happens once in a blue moon
absolutely
not even trying to suggest this happens a lot. ASU shot about 27% from 3 last game.
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by Cory Williams on Jan 14, 2010 6:26 PM PST up reply actions
This is what I love about AtQ. People from all blogs discuss stuff here.
Only losing THREE starters from the USC game. (Offense and Defense)
Ladies and Gentlemen your 2010-11 Oregon Ducks.
by QuackQuackAttack on Jan 14, 2010 6:37 PM PST up reply actions
TP nails a 3. 44-25 ASU
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Random Question
Do you think Masoli could post up Porter?
by JonathanPDX on Jan 14, 2010 6:24 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
He coudl probably stuff block Porter
Given how easily Taj is getting blocked.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
steal by longmire, JJ gets the bucket. 44-27. Ducks get another steal but TP shoots his patented 3. Ernie talking to him
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
The kid doesn't listen..he's just on replay and does the same dumb stuff over and over
I fucking hate you Mariners
And Porter, trying to hit another one of those 10-point shots.
"...the noise is one aspect, but you can feel the intensity of their crowd." - Pete Carroll on Oregon's Autzen Stadium.
They should really put those on Mac Court
Like Rock n’ Jock basketball. Give TP a home court advantage
ASU throws the ball away on the inbounds
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
but ASU gets it back
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
How?
I’m not watching but this is the kind of thing that has been very frustrating these last two years. Making lots of mistakes and not capitalizing on opponents’.
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I have a Ropert is God™ complex.
ASU gets a shot at the bucket. Ducks go to halftime by 19 with their heads hanging low
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
OK Guys, I’m going to say this once. If you are going to continue to say “Fire Ernie” the rest of the game, get out of the thread. We know how you feel. Stop watching, go find something else to do. It adds nothing to the thread and has been discussed ad nauseum
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
As far as the Fire Ernie discussions go this one is the most level and cordial.
I think this is a good and healthy discussion to have.
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I have a Ropert is God™ complex.
we don’t need to have it EVERY GAME THREAD
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
No, we don't. But I don't think it has become static yet.
Our team is still, in fact, evolving.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com
I have a Ropert is God™ complex.
if people want to talk about it, someone can create the fire ernie thread. Talking about it every single game thread is getting out of hand.
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Alright, we can take it out of the game threads.
I just assumed you would delete a sole “Fire Ernie Thread” as well.
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I have a Ropert is God™ complex.
I tried to find some photos of that crazy Rock and Jock hoop from the early 90’s to lighten the mood, but all I came up with is a Youtube clip of Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch. :(
Weird, I found that too
And no luck on the hoop for me, either. I forgot Marky Mark was a staple in the Rock n Jock days
I remember the hoop
And the stickers on the floor, mid-game rap performances. Unfortunately there is only visual evidence of one of these
Oh the memories
White guys in goofy clothes trying to hoop. Rock n Jock was revolutionary…but before it’s time
nice shot of Nate. I’m glad his ankle has recovered enough that he can actually stand up
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
But I swear to GOd
The guy’s expression never changes.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
30 years from now, some random towel boy is going to stumble onto Joe G. living as a hermit in some dark, hidden away broom closet in Matthew Knight Arena.
"...the noise is one aspect, but you can feel the intensity of their crowd." - Pete Carroll on Oregon's Autzen Stadium.
by JConant on Jan 14, 2010 6:38 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
Nah
He’ll be in the film room, watching himself call games from 20 years ago.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
nah
He will sucking the dick of whoever our baseball coach is then
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Or he will have exploded ten years prior from joy
When Oregon wins a major title in some sport (his voice when we made the Rose Bowl made me afraid for him, he was so over the top).
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
This is probably the most uncharacteristic post of yours ever.
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I have a Ropert is God™ complex.
hahahaha, that is a rec and a half
i believe the SBN rules limit me to a single integer rec, but you’ve got the other half in spirit.
Oh, RAT FARTS!!!!!
by Bill Musgrave on Jan 14, 2010 6:40 PM PST up reply actions
Is that because Leach will be his boss at that point?
Oh, RAT FARTS!!!!!
by Bill Musgrave on Jan 14, 2010 6:41 PM PST up reply actions
There’s no structure to his delivery, and he never passes it in to the color man.
Oh, RAT FARTS!!!!!
by Bill Musgrave on Jan 14, 2010 6:45 PM PST up reply actions
Keys to the second half. There’s only 2
1. Pray ASU cools off
2. Actually hit some shots
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
I think we need more of #3 if we’re going to win
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
ASU to start with the ball in the second half
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Not lost on me that TP comes back to full strength and Dunigan loses out on touches
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
good defense by Oregon on the first possession
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
nice look by TP to Longmire for 2. 46-29 ASU
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Bad communication after EJ falls down. ASU dunks. 48-29 ASU
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Armstead with the left hand. 48-31
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
nice thought by TP but ASU got the steal
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
ASU going to the line after a drive by Nate’s baby boy
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
ASU hits two, lead is at 19
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Longmire, great rebound and bucket. 50-33
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Longmire with the steal but gets stuffed. Ducks keep the ball
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Seriously. Joe G. just said the Ducks are “hanging right there, still in this thing”. Wow.
"...the noise is one aspect, but you can feel the intensity of their crowd." - Pete Carroll on Oregon's Autzen Stadium.
That’s why I’m in here with no TV instead of upstairs listening to him on the air. I like the ATQ commentary better.
Yep. Dom’s not bad.
"...the noise is one aspect, but you can feel the intensity of their crowd." - Pete Carroll on Oregon's Autzen Stadium.
There was a FUMBLE! THERE WAS A FUMBLE ON THE PLAY! I"M SURE THERE WAS A FUMBLE! A FUMBLE! IT WAS A FUMBLE!
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
It's definitely Oregon ball
(opposing player has ball running the other way)
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, SBN's Oregon Ducks blog
I think he was just talking about his large box of chinese food.
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, SBN's Oregon Ducks blog
bad pass by Crittle underneath
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Longmire is Oregon’s leading scorer with 7. you read that right
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
ASU drains a 3 but Longmire hits a 2. 53-35 ASU
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
we’re doing better, but we’re at the point where we need ASU to go cold. This is how we should have been playing to start the game. The intensity is much better
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
15:35 remaining, Media Timeout. Ducks half cut the halftime deficit by 1. Not a good ratio for the end of the game. Defense is a lot better in the second half and O is looking better, just need to keep riding it and hope to get on a streak
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
too much dribbling, TP throws it away but ASU can’t dunk it
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
TP dribbles the ball out of bounds
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
refs starting to call it a little closer
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
asu hits a runner, 55-35 ASU
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Is it an NCAA violation for me to pay for the entire Ducks team to attend a Coach K high school basketball camp this summer?
"...the noise is one aspect, but you can feel the intensity of their crowd." - Pete Carroll on Oregon's Autzen Stadium.
no wonder we're loosing if we're using high school players
"Computers are useless. They can only give you answers."-Pablo Picasso
by Bill Musgrave on Jan 14, 2010 7:21 PM PST up reply actions
Oregon needs to cut the lead in half over the next 8 minutes to have a chance
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Ducks get one of two but get the rebound. Dunigan gets fouled, throwing some elbows. Show some fire big man! Your team is losing! Step it up!
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Oregon is doing a nice job of crashing the offensive boards. The problem though is that to do that well, you are missing shots
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Ducks get 1 of 2 from the line again. Come on guys, make your free throws
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
55-37 ASU. Ducks force a turnover
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
that’s the $50 question.
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
ASU hit a three with a guy in their face. Unbelievable. Armstead comes back with a 2. 58-39
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Nate’s baby boy goes coast to coast for ASU, Bucket and the foul. 60-39
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
ASU gets the free throw
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Ernie gets a technical foul arguing a call. I dont think he had a beef and it’s getting too late to rally the team. My only thought is that he’s getting sick again and he’s looking for a way out
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Of the two Arizona schools, ASU worried me the most but I still expect a better performance then this.
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
ASU gets 2 free throws on the technical. 63-39
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
TP takes a three out of rhythm, out of bounds to the sun devil
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Rob Closs – “TP has earned the right to shoot those threes”
My take is that he has earned the right to pass the ball when he’s having a bad night
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
ASU gets a bucket, Oregon comes right back. 65-41
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Pit Crew Guy – “The Blazers still aren’t very good”. I know he’s Nate’s kid but really? Come on dude. He plays for ASU. Be more creative
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
ASU eating clock on the offensive end
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
10 minutes to go in the game
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
ASU turns the ball over to Oregon. Ducks need scores on nearly ever possession at this point. I just don’t know where they are going to get it
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Oregon commits the foul, ASU to the line. No energy, hands on hips
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
ASU hits two free throws. 67-41 ASU
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
TP gets his pocket picked
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
lots of bitching at the refs right now by Oregon, especially TP. Lots of complaining right now.
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
ASU gets two free throws
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Dunigan with a monster dunk. 69-43
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Wilson commits the foul in backcourt, ASU goes to the line
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
ASU gets two from the line. 71-43
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Suddenly, Oregon starts going to Big Mike on the post. Where was this at the beginning of the game? Dunigan to the line
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Dunigan gets one of 2
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Sim gets the near steal. The ghosts of Mac Court strike again. Clock reset by mistake. Media Timeout. 7:56 to go. ASU 71-44. Ducks at this point need to just keep it respectable
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
and all of a sudden, its a ghost town in here
you’re a warrior, Dom
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, SBN's Oregon Ducks blog
They all want to say Fire Ernie but my threat was too much for them!
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
well
I do hear that its about time for Lane Kiffin to find a new gig. Can’t stay in one place too long.
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, SBN's Oregon Ducks blog
God bless the liquored up Pit Crew. Near 30 points down
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Although the chanting at NAte
Is not that cool. I think I heard someone yell “Blazers suck”. BOOO!
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
TP out of the game now and already, the flow of the offense is much better
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Wilson with a free throw line jumper, ASU quickly back but Ducks recover
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
ASU to the line after a foul. ASU in the bonus from here on out
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
And to make it worse, OSU came out firing up 14-5 early
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
TP back into the game
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
This is much more fun when we are winning.
"Computers are useless. They can only give you answers."-Pablo Picasso
Hah, pit crew chanting air ball down 27. I love it
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Ok, we need to start looking for the 30 point play.
Somebody was talking about Rock and Jock earlier, right?
"Computers are useless. They can only give you answers."-Pablo Picasso
we could do like NBA Jam
paint 8 and 9 point spots on the court.
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, SBN's Oregon Ducks blog
Sadly, we need something with a little higher reward value.
"Computers are useless. They can only give you answers."-Pablo Picasso
by Bill Musgrave on Jan 14, 2010 7:26 PM PST up reply actions
I’m turning on big head mode!
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Ernie's got that setting on permanently.
"Computers are useless. They can only give you answers."-Pablo Picasso
by Bill Musgrave on Jan 14, 2010 7:27 PM PST up reply actions
Indeed I did.
How do we set up that 30 point play, coug?
Quick, we need it fast or this one is going to get out of hand.
"Computers are useless. They can only give you answers."-Pablo Picasso
by Bill Musgrave on Jan 14, 2010 7:30 PM PST up reply actions
Get this information to Ernie, stat.
I’m sure he can handle this one. We like to throw bombs from anywhere so this is right up our alley.
"Computers are useless. They can only give you answers."-Pablo Picasso
by Bill Musgrave on Jan 14, 2010 7:32 PM PST up reply actions
The crowd goes wild!
Aaaaand, the Ducks loose by 7.
"Computers are useless. They can only give you answers."-Pablo Picasso
by Bill Musgrave on Jan 14, 2010 7:33 PM PST up reply actions
Indeed.
TP when receiving ball from creative point gaurd: nothing outside his range.
TP when dribbling to create shot: not much in his range.
"Computers are useless. They can only give you answers."-Pablo Picasso
by Bill Musgrave on Jan 14, 2010 7:35 PM PST up reply actions
Good look by Dunigan, too hard off the glass
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Does this mean he gave the backboard the evil eye?
"Computers are useless. They can only give you answers."-Pablo Picasso
by Bill Musgrave on Jan 14, 2010 7:25 PM PST up reply actions
and wagged his finger at it saying “naughty naughty”!
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
(backboard shatters and falls to ground out of fear)
"Computers are useless. They can only give you answers."-Pablo Picasso
by Bill Musgrave on Jan 14, 2010 7:29 PM PST up reply actions
Teondre Williams missed a wide open dunk. Ouch, just…ouch
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Oregon has NO fast break points. Under 5 minutes to go in the game
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
I'm tired of being a smart ass, can I start talking about firing Ernie?
I really don’t know what else to do.
"Computers are useless. They can only give you answers."-Pablo Picasso
not yet!
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
humpf
"Computers are useless. They can only give you answers."-Pablo Picasso
by Bill Musgrave on Jan 14, 2010 7:31 PM PST up reply actions
In non-basketball news quickly, check out this article at the Oregonian. Anyone care to guess on the secret commit? There appears to be a name missing from the list of updates. :)
http://blog.oregonlive.com/ducks/2010/01/a_new_commitment.html
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
his name does appear to be missing from the list, yes. Although I’m not going to jynx it. Certainly gives us something to hope for!
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
well that certainly would be sweet. What are his numbers? Height, weight?
No football like OREGON football....
5’11", 192lbs. #1 rated RB
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
here’s a link to him. Would be a great pickup (if true of course). All speculation
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Lache-Seastrunk-75256
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Ducks get a fast break point finally. 73-50 ASU
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
That’s a good point by Joe G. Going into the Pac-10 season, best case scenario you would think 3-2. After this game, we will be 2-2 with Arizona coming in. If we can play with Arizona, we might be able to take some positive out of the last week
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Media Timeout, 2:49 to go. 74-50 ASU
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Ok, this is our chance to readjust and come out ready to play.
"Computers are useless. They can only give you answers."-Pablo Picasso
by Bill Musgrave on Jan 14, 2010 7:36 PM PST up reply actions
i thought that was what we were supposed to do after sunday’s game?
No football like OREGON football....
Maybe, but I'm just not sure how it all works.
"Computers are useless. They can only give you answers."-Pablo Picasso
by Bill Musgrave on Jan 14, 2010 7:38 PM PST up reply actions
This is taking a long time, Ernie must be cooking up something really good.
Something like: run ball down floor, option 1 is a long cross court pass for a turnover, option 2 is a shot from half court.
"Computers are useless. They can only give you answers."-Pablo Picasso
by Bill Musgrave on Jan 14, 2010 7:37 PM PST up reply actions
aye, hard to recover. ASU is a good team and we aren’t a very good team right now. Bad combination
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
This can be a good combination.
Generally, if the team you like is the good team, and the other one is the bad team.
"Computers are useless. They can only give you answers."-Pablo Picasso
by Bill Musgrave on Jan 14, 2010 7:39 PM PST up reply actions
ASU is very good and have been making teams look very silly
Oregon gets added to the list with WSU and UW
Final Score: 76-57 ASU. Ducks Lose!
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Damn, Just damn. At least it wasn't 20.
Only losing THREE starters from the USC game. (Offense and Defense)
Ladies and Gentlemen your 2010-11 Oregon Ducks.
by QuackQuackAttack on Jan 14, 2010 7:41 PM PST up reply actions
Wait, where is the patented comeback, a la Arizona?
I feel weird. It’s almost like we lost or something.
"Computers are useless. They can only give you answers."-Pablo Picasso
by Bill Musgrave on Jan 14, 2010 7:41 PM PST up reply actions
Wow, the wins against the Washington schools are beginning to look more and more like dumb luck.
A fluke if you will…
Who needs the pistol when you have the TaZeR? Kenjon Barner, the Ducks officially licensed tazer since 2009.
or just proof that the Washington schools REALLY suck
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, SBN's Oregon Ducks blog
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