Weekend Salvaged: Ducks pick up two conference wins on the road, stomp Washington in Seattle
by David Piper on Jan 2, 2010 5:04 PM PST
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Didn't see that start to conference play coming. But if improvement continues to come at this rate with this team, , my calls for Ernie's removal could ultimately prove premature. Malcolm Armstead my just already be one of the best point guards in the Pac-10. Michael Dunigan is the post presence we have always wanted. And Tajuan Porter is the TP of three years ago.
The Ducks got off to a bit of a slow start, but turned the switch with strong defensive play. The were able play a great mix of zone and man, confusing the UW offense as to where the defensive coverage was coming from. The Ducks controlled the paint, led by another great effort from Dunigan, who is blossoming this year, and committed only six turnovers on the game. The was about the Ducks beating a top-25 team on the road by out executing them on the defensive end and in the halfcourt offense, and it was such a refreshing sight to see.
While the football game dominated the weekend, this sweep is a major development. We just went on the toughest road trip in the conference and won them both, sitting alone in first place having not yet played a home game.
Its too early to make any great proclimations about this team, but basketball season just got a whole lot more interesting.
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Armstead, much like Boyett, is another one of the enabler types that I've talked about.
He’s really opening up a lot for our team just by being on the court. He’s gotten very good at creating his own shot. Very impressed by Armstead. He’s having an extremely positive effect on Tajuan too.
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Malcolm Armstead destroyed Overton who might be the best on-ball defender in the Pac 10. The best PG wearing #11 this side of John Wall.
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by NEP on Jan 2, 2010 5:34 PM PST up reply actions
yep he's allowing TP to find space on the floor rather than run the offense
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by axemen23 on Jan 2, 2010 6:04 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Its too early to make any great proclimations about this team, but basketball season just got a whole lot more interesting.
Great sentence. I watched the end of both games after having tell myself I couldn’t deal with watching Ducks basketball this year. Now though, I am intrigued and my interest is piqued. I am not expecting greatness, but the fact that this team looks like they can win some games and at least be competitive has made me realize that I will, indeed, be watching some Ducks basketball this year.
Nice road trip guys! Keep it up!
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This is what you deserve when you Fuskies come to our blog and troll after a tough loss.
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by CaDuck on Jan 2, 2010 5:12 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Not on the bandwagon yet..
.. but carefully monitoring its location and velocity.
This group has clearly learned how to play together. EK appears to have found a starting lineup that works, after 10 tries. Armstead is learning how to play the point, Porter is appreciating all the attention other teams have to give Armstead, and Dunnigan is doing something with all that potential.
Of course, at end of season, both UW and Wazzu could wind up in the bottom half of the conference, but ANY road sweep is a beautiful thing in this conference (and when WAS the last time Oregon won both games up north? 2002?).
Maybe EK wants to coach in that new building after all.
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at haas pavilion watching cal-stanford. this cal team is mighty talented. stanford is awful.
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by Takimoto on Jan 2, 2010 6:02 PM PST via mobile reply actions
At least we should get some sweet revenge against Stanford,
On the court that is…
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Jan 2, 2010 6:19 PM PST reply actions
Even renewed my goducks.com subscription--to my surprise
Had about 10 days left on the old one, checked into the game late in 2nd quarter and thought, “there must be something wrong with my eyes”. Watched a 100% for real Ducks team playing without letup and decided: WTF—the only way I can see Ducks BB in Northern Arizona is on this *&^%$# computer. Now if they would only add decent Track & Field coverage, I might be a lifer!
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i thought i read during the 99-2000 season when Luke dropped a trip dub. the again it was oregonlive so it was prob wrong.
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by NEP on Jan 2, 2010 8:25 PM PST up reply actions
I am stunned.
Admittedly, I was not ready and/or much interested in basketball season yet. So much so that I completely forgot the Ducks had opened Pac-10 play Thursday until I hit a friend’s house for the Rose Bowl Friday and started reading the sports page. I was shocked to see the Ducks had won a road game – though I do understand the Cougs aren’t what they were two seasons ago. Nice win – but I still wasn’t inspired. I spent the entire day with my wife and girls today, paying zero attention to Oregon’s game at Washington. Minutes ago I’m watching the ESPN ticker during the Alamo Bowl…yes, Oregon 90, UW 76…I immediately assumed it was the women’s game, until I realized Oregon was the visitor.
Wow. Great f-in win, and much needed for all us bummed out Quacker Backers.
"...the noise is one aspect, but you can feel the intensity of their crowd." - Pete Carroll on Oregon's Autzen Stadium.
You guys are very, very lucky to have won the WSU game
because of that last second call. But that UW game was a domination.
takes a lot of the sting away from yesterday that's for sure.
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i’m not sure how “lucky” we were. they played well. last years team blows that lead and loses in regulation. technically it was the correct call. that said its a stupid rule – it reminded me of J. Locker vs BYU last year and the celebration penalty.
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wouldn't you agree BYU was very lucky to win that game the way it went down?
that was my only point.
by spencer peaty on Jan 3, 2010 1:21 AM PST up reply actions
I love my ducks!
GO DUCKS. and (shsh... rockets too)
by runfast on Jan 2, 2010 10:21 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Armstead makes this thing go...
just like Brooks three years ago, Armstead is penetrating the paint and giving good looks to Porter on the outside. What makes having a competent PG so nice is that there’s a calmness to the team that hasn’t been there since Brooks left. I just kept waiting tonight for the Ducks to get my hopes up by coming back from 8 down only to crush those hopes as they squander the lead via turnovers, lazy passing, and noncommittal defense. This looks like it’s a different Oregon team. Even in their preseason losses (sans Mizzu) they were playing with an intensity that had been missing.
They’re going to be exciting to watch this year, and Armstead is a big reason. Also…I freaking love Kyle Singler’s game. Leunan 2.0.
Leunen could’ve never guarded pondexter. he just seems more fearless and scrappy. he always seems to be in the right spot when needed.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
we have to remember singler's a few inches shorter too
but frankly having a SF/PF that can actually help break the press is a wonderful little add-on, among other thing.
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Bball season
I wanna be excited but at the same time dont wanna get my hopes up and have another 2009 season
by Duck4Lif3 on Jan 2, 2010 11:42 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Well,
You cannot get any worse than last season. There is only room for improvement!
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Literally, there is only room for improvement.
We’ve already matched last year’s conference win total, and are two wins ahead of the overall win total.
by HoodRiverDuck on Jan 3, 2010 12:12 AM PST up reply actions
Ernie Kent is a master at "just enough"
When you think he should really be fired this time, he goes and pulls out a decent season that makes you want to give him another chance.
Life is hilarious.
I watched TP drop two jaw dropping assists to Dunigan
both of which he converted and on one Threw down as good a dunk as I’ve seen by a Duck in some years. Several weeks ago on this site I chomping this dude for NOT dunking. Crow never tasted so good.
"We'll go."
You know the scene in Monty Python and the Holy Grail where they’re trying to burn the witch, Sir Bedemir finds out the witch outfit is staged, and Michael Palin yells, “Burn her anyway!!!”? That’s how I feel about Ernie. Sure, we just got two great wins on the road. Fire him anyway. This start has only further proven that Ernie’s game plan can only succeed with great to elite point guard play. He hasn’t proven he can coach up big men, even with the development of Dunigan, which I’m attributing to Mark Dunlap and natural talent until proven otherwise. Malcolm Armstead is making Kent look good just like Aaron Brooks made him look good. Sorry for ranting and bringing this weekend down. I’m proud of the Ducks, I really am. I just hope this doesn’t develop into ten more years of mediocre basketball.
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Come on Tak. You’ve watched the Ducks hoops team all season. Armstead has developed leaps and bounds since the beginning of the year, Dunigan too. It’s easy to say “Ernie can’t develop big men” but the difference between Dunigan this year and last is dramatic. You can attribute that to Dunlap all you want but Mike Dunlap is on Ernie’s staff and like it or not, he managed the games and players well.
If Ernie can only succeed with elite point guard play, and he went out and found a guy that fits the system, doesn’t that mean he made a good decision as a “program manager”, especially when that guy is a JC guy?
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I’m mostly just being a curmudgeon. Armstead is very good, and Dunigan’s been a beast. I’ve known it was gonna happen.
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no doubt
so let me tell you what I think about George Horton……
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My Goodness.
Jonathan Stewart is having another amazing game for Carolina. At the half he has 13 carries for 102 yards and a TD. Talk about studly!
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Woooo!
Seriously, did anybody doubt he would be an incredible NFL runningback?
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
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by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 3, 2010 11:47 AM PST up reply actions
We all knew that he was great,
Now that he does not have to split time with DeAngelo Williams, he is really proving himself as a top tier runningback. when his contract at Carolina is up, he will get a massive deal as some teams franchise back.
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wonder if someone will make a run at him since he and deangelo will most likely continue splitting time next year
and who knows, maybe he’ll finally get around to fixing that damn achillies
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His achilles sure is not be bothering him too much right now!
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.
well he's on the friggin injury report every week imo
and he never practices till like thursday
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If you look at most NFL teams...
Many of their starters do not practice on Wednesday
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.
Unfortunately, he left the game…with an Achilles tendon injury.
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If only Carolina had played like this the whole season!
37-33, 47-20, 42-3, 65-38...So many scores to choose from!
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by Dixonforlife07 on Jan 3, 2010 9:09 PM PST up reply actions
The replay is now up at goducks.tv, for those that didn’t get to see it live.
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Just got back from the women’s game at Mac Court. Ducks got a 4-0 sweep over the Washington schools this weekend.
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