Quack Fix: Oregon ranked #1 for first time in school history
by jtlight on Oct 18, 2010 7:24 AM PDT
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PrintI'm not Matt Daddy, so I'm excited about our new ranking. But that doesn't mean the Ducks can rest on their laurels:
- While doesn't mean much in the grand scheme of things, everyone is buzzing about Oregon's new #1 ranking in the AP and coaches polls. It's quite a surreal feeling to have Oregon at the top of the rankings, and as fans, something to celebrate. And it seems like the players are enjoying it. But they know what happened the past two weeks to the previous #1 teams, and what they'll need to do to keep their ranking through the rest of the season.
- George Schroeder's column from yesterday focuses on just what this ranking means. I think that this ranking is a big moment for the program as a whole, but doesn't mean much in the grand scheme of this season. It's amazing that Oregon has even gotten to this place, but the Ducks have so much left to do this season.
- While Oregon is #1 in the human polls, they debuted at #2 in the BCS. At this point, it doesn't mean a whole lot. The Ducks have a lot of tough games remaining that will significantly boost their strength of schedule.
- Looking forward to UCLA, it sounds like the Ducks will be in pretty great shape in the injury department. Darron Thomas has bounced back from his shoulder sprain and is good to go for the UCLA game Thursday night, and by all accounts, was looking good in practice, showing no ill effects. Overall, there are only three players on the injury report, and Kenjon Barner is the only regular to be on the list, though he's attending practice again (though not participating) after suffering a concussion against Washington State. Adam Jude also has a practice report from Saturday.
- Oregon's 2010 baseball recruiting class is garnering all sorts of praise. They were ranked the 5th best class in America by Baseball America, and includes 6 players in the class were drafted but did not sign with MLB teams. The class has a lot of hitters, which should give the Ducks some good balance after relying on their pitching staff the past two seasons.
- John Hunt has a story on Malcolm Armstead, and how he almost left Oregon. But Altman was able to get on the same page as Armstead, and really explain the high-post offense, and convinced Armstead to stay. Armstead had his problems last season with consistency. But I'm hopeful he'll be much more consistent with Altman as coach.
- Lastly, if you want to waste a lot of time, here are a whole bunch of videos of Oregon's offense, inspired by Gregg Easterbrook (h/t: Smart Football).
Got any other links or quack to share? Leave it in the comments. GO DUCKS!
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Is there a way for CaDuck to jinx the #1 ranking jinx?
Pictorially speaking, of course.
My name is Cliff Harris, and I’m here to lock shit down.
Bruins Nation
I recommend taking a look at UCLA’s blog. It’s pretty entertaining to see how much they are dreading Thursday night.
yeah
they really know what they have coming
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
Post after post
about how much they suck and just exactly how we are going to mangle them, and which body parts will end up where on the field. Pretty amazing.
by IslanderDuck on Oct 18, 2010 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions
BCS computer crap:
“The Sagarin Ratings have the Ducks at No. 2. Another computer tabulation — the “Wolfe” — rates Stanford (9) ahead of Oregon (11) despite the Ducks beating the Cardinal 52-31 on Oct. 2."
From Ted Miller
http://espn.go.com/blog/pac10/post/_/id/14628/oregon-no-2-in-first-bcs-standings
KU fans-how I hate thee!
Yesterday I was browsing pollspeak.com, which gives you the opportunity to vote on if an AP voter is good or bad.
On Wilner’s page, it only gave me the option to vote “Bad.” He’s so bad that pollspeak won’t even let people try and say he’s a good voter.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
That cause you had already voted someone "good."
There is a “fire Jon Wilner” facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fire-Jon-Wilner/150338778335589
I heart taxes.
For chrissakes PLEASE stop spelling his name right.
She's a Cougar; he's a Duck.
Both agree: The Huskies Suck.
I hope he isn't serious
From David Ubben, the ESPN BigXII blogger:
Which brings us to Oklahoma. The Sooners rank third in the coaches’ poll and fourth in the Harris poll, but the grueling nonconference schedule and a spotless 6-0 record have the Sooners on top.
Apparently playing Utah State, Air Force (who just lost to SDSU), Cincy and Florida State is absolutely grueling. Well, maybe compared to K-State.
by SeattleDucks on Oct 18, 2010 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah, maybe not grueling,
but relatively tough. Tougher than ours, even if we had hung on to central Michigan.
I heart taxes.
That’s actually a pretty decent OOC schedule. Utah State should have been a walkover, but they’re turning out to be a bit better than that. The other three are all decent, and Florida State is looking good other than crapping the bed against OU. OU certainly had a much harder OOC schedule the we did.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
More grueling than ours
But barely beating Utah State, Air Force and Cincy hardly qualifies as an impressive resume.
by westspec on Oct 18, 2010 9:10 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I can't express how how good it is to hear that Kenjon is on his feet and able to be around the team.
In light of the Eric LeGrand story from the weekend, I’m thankful for Kenjon’s status and that it doesn’t happen more. Hopefully there will be some good news about LeGrand in the coming weeks.
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Oct 18, 2010 8:11 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I like it
1. Oregon: The Ducks are No. 1. In the nation. Only for the first time ever. By the way, the correct Shakespearean reference is “Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.”
from Ted Miller’s power Rankings
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
no idea, its not on my page
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
Hah. I just finished reading King Henry IV about 5 months ago.
It’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-A-L-I-T-T-L-E-T-I-G-H-T-A-T-T-H-E-H-E-E-L"
OK, if AtQ has devolved into talking about our favorite Shakespeare historicals,
I’m really moving on to the Martha Stewart blog. Besides, you imbeciles, how can you sit there and completely ignore the greatness of Richard III?
A HORSE. A HORSE. HIS KINGDOM FOR A HORSE!
My name is Cliff Harris, and I’m here to lock shit down.
by HoodRiverDuck on Oct 18, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Ted Miller started it.
And if you think Richard III is better than Henry V, you hold your manhood cheap.
As cold as any stone.
My name is Cliff Harris, and I’m here to lock shit down.
by HoodRiverDuck on Oct 18, 2010 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
In that case
These computer rankings, what can I say??
it is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
by gamedaytribe on Oct 18, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Mmm, Faulkner.
LSU Football: See the cat? See the cradle?
by AllSaintsDay on Oct 18, 2010 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, Macbeth, Act V, Scene V
Before there was everybody else, there was Shakespeare…
by gamedaytribe on Oct 18, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Gonna go out on a limb
and guess ASD knew that; Faulkner’s ‘Sound and the Fury’ was literally a tale (mostly) told by an idiot, and in Faulkner’s usual overwhelmingly depressing way, signified nothing.
My name is Cliff Harris, and I’m here to lock shit down.
by HoodRiverDuck on Oct 19, 2010 7:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Dang
I actually like S&tF, but that was a hell of a sharp summary there, HRD…
by gamedaytribe on Oct 19, 2010 7:46 AM PDT up reply actions
ATQ does not deal in historicals.
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
You see this is all Daisy's fault
I swear she’s trying to turn this place into a recipe, shopping, prada vs gucci, Shakespeare, Oprah book club blog. If axemen’s a Russian spy, Daisy is a feminist infiltrator.
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
Prada vs Chanel, you clubhanded goon.
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
See, she's already gotten to you Bill
You now must breath out of your mouth only, scratch four different manly places, drink 3 beers (real beer like Dead Guy or Black Butte, not some sissy Hefeweizen with a lemon) and try and come up with 2 sexist jokes in order to redeem yourself.
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
Does your pussy hurt, Matt Daddy?
That’s my favorite sexist joke.
Otherwise, however, you must be right because I can really only think of 3 manly places to scratch, and really they’re all in the same vicinity anyway.
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
You've obviously been hanging around Daisy too long.
She’s taken away your man card. You’ll be missed Bill Musgrave.
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
It appears she hasn't gotten ahold of your Douchebag Card yet.
Careful over-scratching the 4th manplace, Matt “Daddy”.
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s alright Bill. Come join the rest of us “men” who have failed one of Matt’s laundry list of regulations that we have to follow in order to have a mythical man card.
Have a beer. It’s completely up to you whether or not you’d like to put lemon in it. I won’t mind either way.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
who the hell took away my armpit picture?
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
I did
that picture had no place on this blog. Don’t post stupid crap like that again.
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
If you feel like you have to "ask" about whether to post something
chances are you shouldn’t. It’s not rocket science axemen.
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
Axedouche: The Banter Killer
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Where's that guy who posts all those weird-ass ads when we need him...
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Oh, right
I’m not the one of the founding members of the “AtQ Recipe of the Month Club” – because that would be you, Julia.
speaking of
we haven’t had our ATQ Iron Chef competition yet…
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Enough of the wild accusations
Look, you like clear beer and Rachael Ray, I like designer handbags. In the end, aren’t we all just Ducks?
Well, the two of you are lady ducks, but yes.
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm glad I have you two ladies together...
I’m going to be gone for 3 weekends and I need someone’s Jersey Picks to copy while I’m gone. I thought about taking Bill’s and making him guest picker for the weeks I’m away since his score is higher, but Daisy tends to agree with my picks more often.
Do either of you care if I steal your picks for a couple of weeks?
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
Well I'd be totally honored
to continue to screw up your Jersey contest score. I’m happy to help, really.
In all honesty I trust you more to make my picks than Bill
He’d probably just look at as a chance to screw with my overall score as much as possible.
“Let’s see Stanford at UW. Matt Daddy needs to go for the fuskies. We’ll take UW please”
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
You're right, except I'm so fucking bad at picking the right team it would help you.
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Honestly, I think Dduck would be a much better guest picker.
Break up the sausagefest.
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Break up the sausagefest.
Good idea. I wonder if Daisy would be interested in writing a “Blogger Piece” for one of the games each week too?
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
Whoa whoa whoa
Now you’re just trying to shirk all of your work off on me! Not going to work pal – I live with 3 men and I’m wise to your work avoiding ways.
nah, I was talking to Nick (ntrebon) today
and he asked if who I was sharing picks with wanted to take my duties for writing about one of the games each week. I said I wouldn’t pass that on to them unless they wanted to.
What do say, Daisy, you think you’re able to hang with the boys?
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
DO IT
Analyses include: Prada v Oregon, who looks better.
Did I just paint my nails green by subconscious accident?
Chip Kelly thinks like a woman.
DO IT.
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
This is honestly not making fun, I like your stuff.
It’s exactly what all us place 4 scratchers need.
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Well I did get green nail polish
when I got my season kickoff pedicure for the New Mexico game. It totally rocked my toes.
Ooh, mine's black
At least partially, with sparkles and a yellow “O” on each ring finger. It matches my Barner jersey.
Kenjon Barner is an angel sent from heaven to make my heart happy.
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 18, 2010 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Only if everyone promises to totally make fun of me.
Wait, no one really reads those summaries anyway, so sure – I’m in.
Nah, people read them
now if you wanted to be SURE that nobody would get your opinions, just do a guest spot on the ATQ podcast ;)
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
hey now
our listener takes offense to that
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
Alright
I’ll email Nick and let him know to include you in the Blogger Picks while I’m gone. Thanks Daisy.
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
As if there weren't "informed" opinions before...
oh wait, you’re right.
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
Didn't you know Matt?
Women (at least an alleged one) get smarter the drunker they get
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
I am just glad Jared’s reign of terror is over. He either won outright or tied for first overall the first two years of the contest.
It's not over yet
and didn’t he just pass me up last week to take first place for Mods.
We’re all counting on you Daisy.
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
hahah
"Let’s see Stanford at UW. Matt Daddy will take Arizona"
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
FOILED AGAIN!!!!!!
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Typical woman, can't do anything for herself.
See, I made a sexist joke!
You may have my picks, sugarbooger.
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd totally love to slam you,
you misogynist goon, but given your standing AHEAD of me in the contest I’m just going to let that one pass for now.
No, no, you're getting it wrong, I was calling Matt Daddy a dumb blonde.
You, however, have Chip Kelly sized, titanium gonads.
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
He may be dumb
but is he Legally Blonde?
oh and this whole subthread needs to be in the ATQ HOF.
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
I think there is a fart thread somewhere.
GO THERE.
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Yet.
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Hm
thank god axemen23’s retiring soon
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
And there was much rejoicing...
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't go Nixon on the ATQ blog sir.
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
You're just itching to use your ban power
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
You can stop anytime you want, can't you
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Let's play a fun game.
It’s called “Try to get banned before axemen”.
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I read that wrong
Musgrave bought us beer. He’s unbannable.
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
I didn't know you ever received said Beer
are you sure the Beer didn’t buy you?
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Muauhahahahahaha...
Muauahahahahhaaaaa
Muauahahahahaaaaaaa
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't make me start chanting "In Soviet Russia" jokes...
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
are you changing your name to fuskie23
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
Nope
that’s the surprise. ATQ gets to choose my new nickname in the form of a charity auction. Proceeds go to charity.
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
the format of which i haven't figured out yet
but that’s my idea anyway.
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
What a wonderful surprise.
When will you unveil it?
One day, my dogs will stop barking outside.
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
As soon as it gets cleared by the Mods (they didn't know my idea till now either)
and at the end of the football season. I won’t change my name until the end of the jersey contest. Completely arbitrary; My name will become whatever the highest bid is, no questions asked. Could be dickface macgruberpuss if thats what the money desires.
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Ouch.
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait
which one of us are you insulting?
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
I'M TELLING YOU, THIS IS ALL ON PURPOSE PEOPLE.
THIS GENIUS IS GOING TO TEAR ATQ APART FROM THE INSIDE UNLESS YOU ACT NOW. DO NOT BE COMPLACENT.
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
look around you Bill
you just had a 40 comment thread revolving around womanly nothingness. YOUR TOO LATE!
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Don't judge, it's so 1950's.
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that the last decade in which you had hair?
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Do you know my age, dummy?
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
What are you talking about?
He doesn’t even know his own age. He’s 11 remember.
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
And applying to colleges as we speak
man I’m smart!
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Do they have the internets at Big Boy College?
If not, GO THERE.
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
This whole subthread is giving my Z button a nice workout
"(Kelly's) got a veteran team that is the favorite to win the Pac-10. His choice of Thomas reflects only one belief: He’s our best QB today."-Ted Miller
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 18, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
My Z button is bored
You want to talk about baseball?
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
It's a lot better than this shit.
"(Kelly's) got a veteran team that is the favorite to win the Pac-10. His choice of Thomas reflects only one belief: He’s our best QB today."-Ted Miller
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 18, 2010 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it's safe to say that you killed this subthread
"(Kelly's) got a veteran team that is the favorite to win the Pac-10. His choice of Thomas reflects only one belief: He’s our best QB today."-Ted Miller
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 18, 2010 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
You kidding? He STARTED it!
Wisconsin, throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time...
I was fined $15,000 by David Stern for complaining about the officiating...
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 18, 2010 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
/failing to see "axemen23"
"(Kelly's) got a veteran team that is the favorite to win the Pac-10. His choice of Thomas reflects only one belief: He’s our best QB today."-Ted Miller
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 18, 2010 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, that's just vicious.
You’re just doing that to get rid of him, aren’t you?
Not that I disagree with that or anything. I’d just like to know.
Wisconsin, throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time...
I was fined $15,000 by David Stern for complaining about the officiating...
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 18, 2010 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I have no authority man, I'm just fucking around.
CaDuck should be called "Lil' Juju", not "The Hand of Juju", Daisy
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
so you going to Boise, Lane, or Chemeketa?
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
Obviously
he’s going to Pullman…
Wisconsin, throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time...
I was fined $15,000 by David Stern for complaining about the officiating...
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 18, 2010 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm majoring in Produce+Beer equations there
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Terrible football teams, $500.
This team lost four consecutive games after being ranked 9th in the country and finished the year with a 7-6 record.
Wisconsin, throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time...
I was fined $15,000 by David Stern for complaining about the officiating...
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 18, 2010 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I like you, Wisconsin fan
don’t make me ban you by bringing up bad memories……….
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
That 2008 outfit
almost made 2001 look competent.
2001 was our worst season in years, BTW.
Wisconsin, throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time...
I was fined $15,000 by David Stern for complaining about the officiating...
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 18, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
oh, were you talking Wisconsin there?
it sounded an awful lot like Oregon circa 2002, to which I thought you were referring
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
Nope.
That was 2008 Wisconsin that I was talking about.
Wisconsin, throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time...
I was fined $15,000 by David Stern for complaining about the officiating...
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 18, 2010 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
just shows we all go through it from time to time
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
Isn’t gucci a small soft italian dumpling?
It’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-A-L-I-T-T-L-E-T-I-G-H-T-A-T-T-H-E-H-E-E-L"
I have no idea
We are going to Italy in about 18 months (I’m very excited, already starting the countdown) so I’ll try to order it at a cafe and see if I get a dumpling or designer bling.
It's a crucial axiom that I somehow am never quite able to live by...
never read collegefootballnews.com
That site still exists? Man, glad I didn’t realize that.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Snake River Rivalry?
Can’t Oregon just invade Idaho and be done with it?
"Hey, can you give us a little respect?" --Chip Kelly, during an interview with Erin Andrews
Ha!
"(Kelly's) got a veteran team that is the favorite to win the Pac-10. His choice of Thomas reflects only one belief: He’s our best QB today."-Ted Miller
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 18, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Just an FYI:
But Altman was able to get on the same page as Armstead, and really explain the high-post offense, and convinced Altman to stay.
Pretty sure you mean Altman convinced Armstead to play…
"Hey, can you give us a little respect?" --Chip Kelly, during an interview with Erin Andrews
or "stay," even.
"Hey, can you give us a little respect?" --Chip Kelly, during an interview with Erin Andrews
Nice NYT article on the BCS
And how shitty it is, specifically the computer part:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/17/sports/ncaafootball/17score.html?_r=2&src=mv&ref=sports
You know
Wisconsin benefited in the early going of the BCS; we got a pair of Rose Bowls to go with our Big Ten titles those seasons. Then the 2006 team got screwed; earning the eternal hatred of Wisconsin fans forever. Damn you 2006 Wolverines! You helped NO ONE by going 11-0 and then blowing it!
Wisconsin, throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time...
I was fined $15,000 by David Stern for complaining about the officiating...
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 18, 2010 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I was skeptical at first
because I think that statistical modeling should be 100% of the ranking, and therefore I tend to support the computers over the voters. However, if someone wants to argue (as this article did) that the specific models used are crap, then that’s a different thing. We need to get the top minds on this, and in a transparent way. (Nate Silver, anyone?)
Disclaimer: everything I know about basketball I learned on Blazersedge.
One thing that the #1 ranking shows
It pays to beat the shit out of awful teams in non-conference play.
by Cliff Harrising on Oct 18, 2010 11:12 AM PDT reply actions
Sadly it does
Beating the crap out of a bad team for some reason means more than squeaking by a decent team.
And how important pre-season polls are. I hate them, but imagine without them. I am confident the Ducks would be the last AQ no loss team on that rankings if the first polls came out this week.
I could easy see this without preseason polls:
1:OU
2: Auburn
3: LSU
4: Michigan St.
5: Ducks
6: fBS. U?
7: Utah
8:TCU
There’s no way that LSU, or MSU would be above Oregon right now. It’s also doubtful that OU or Auburn would be due to their struggles.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
This will never get old
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
by skywaker9 on Oct 18, 2010 11:20 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Holy crap!
I would never have taken Trixie to be a dangerous dog! She looks so innocent. This is injustice! Thank you skywaker for bringing this to our attention.
It is pretty sweet to be #1 in the AP polls
Self anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Rahim Moore, you're no John Boyett!
It's on my wall next to the AP and Coaches poll
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Am I the only person who thinks this is bad, bad Juju?
Am I the only person getting my freaking PANIC ON???
by gamedaytribe on Oct 18, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
At least our refs aren't this bad
http://30fps.mocksession.com/WELLISITGOODORNOT.gif
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
That is too funny
I love at the end the guy on the left looks over and you can tell he just figured it out.
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by trumpetduck on Oct 18, 2010 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Pac-10 refs would have just called pass interference instead
Self anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Rahim Moore, you're no John Boyett!
Stats guru Bill James on the BCS
http://www.slate.com/id/2240733/pagenum/all/#p2
1.
That there is a profound lack of conceptual clarity about the goals of the method;
2.
That there is no genuine interest here in using statistical analysis to figure out how the teams compare with one another. The real purpose is to create some gobbledygook math to endorse the coaches’ and sportswriters’ vote;
3.
That the ground rules of the calculations are irrational and prevent the statisticians from making any meaningful contribution; and
4.
That the existence of this system has the purpose of justifying a few rich conferences in hijacking the search for a national title, avoiding a postseason tournament that would be preferred by the overwhelming majority of fans.
In truth, my objections to the system are a little different than Stern’s. His biggest objection, I think, is No. 4 above—that the BCS system is used to justify something that should not be justified. To me, the deal-breaker is No. 3—the imposition on the computer rankings of irrational rules that essentially guarantee the failure of the process.
This is very much like a situation in which a surgeon leaves a scalpel in a patient, and the hospital reacts by prohibiting surgeons from using scalpels. I understand that the point of the game is to win, not to score as many points as possible, and I certainly can understand football coaches saying, “We want a system that emphasizes winning and diminishes the importance of the score.” That’s reasonable.
But saying, “We’re not going to pay any attention to the score of the game, and, by the way, you can’t pay any attention to whether it is a home game or a road game, either”—that’s just stupid, Gomer. For football coaches to impose a rule like that on the statistical analysts is very much like the AD, frustrated by seeing long passes intercepted, telling the football coach he can’t throw passes longer than 10 yards.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
So including it back in the formula
I’m not sure how you can make a fair assesment. Teams that would benefit the most would be someone like BSU.
God I hate BSU….
Not necessarily. BSU’s MOV would still be mitigated by their awful schedule. They would be helped some, yes, but the teams that blew out GOOD opponents would be helped more.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
bq.They would be helped some, yes, but the teams that blew out GOOD opponents would be helped more.
That’s just it though. IF you’re playing good teams, you’re not going to be blowing them out. Oregon’s 2001 team is a proof of that:
Wisconsin – Won by 3
USC – Won by 2
WSU – Won by 7
UCLA – Won by 1
OSU – Won by 3
Needless to say, I went almost bald due tot he stress it caused that season.
I think 2001 Wisconsin's season
torpedoed 2001 Oregon’s season. Not too much credibility in defeating a losing team…
That year really sucked.
Wisconsin, throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time...
I was fined $15,000 by David Stern for complaining about the officiating...
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 18, 2010 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
What’s frightening about this is the very real possibility that the very thing Oregon’s absence from the national title game caused (removal of MOV from the computers) could result in Oregon’s absence from the national title game again. This is pretty unlikely given Oregon’s place in the human polls and their likely improvement (even if only slightly) in the computer polls. But still, I could imagine a scenario where an undefeated Auburn/LSU played an undefeated Oklahoma for the national championship while undefeated Oregon watches.
In other news, I don’t deal in hypotheticals. Right.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
I think the system is working out well. The computers are only 1/3rd, and not 1/2 like they were.
I think the computers provide value in ways that a human cannot, but they shouldn’t be the only source. They should be balanced by a human poll. You get a bias opinion balanced by emotionless analysts.
It’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-A-L-I-T-T-L-E-T-I-G-H-T-A-T-T-H-E-H-E-E-L"
Will some bright, energetic, fun-loving, Duck-loving ATQ'r please photoshop a funny weezull pic in the Quack Fix, please?
"If you can't copy 'em, don't imitate ''em."
YOGI BERRA
ha ha ha
“Base your vote on performance, not reputation or preseason speculation.”
That’s rule No. 1, according to the well-respected Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury-News. Wilner, just to get slightly off-topic, is perhaps the most informed A.P. voter; he goes into terrific depth and analysis — he’s a beacon of respectability in an otherwise flawed voting system.
Too good not to share, but they didn’t spell Wliner right. PS-the bold was my edit, if it matters to any.
Who said this lie?
I honestly don’t want to click on the link and support them.
Self anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Rahim Moore, you're no John Boyett!
HAHAHAHA
The OP edited the statement out of his article.
This is all that left:
That’s rule No. 1, according to the Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury-News.
his reasoning in the comments is: “I don’t want to sound like a fool, so I’m going to edit that section.”
I heart taxes.
by everett on Oct 18, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hahahahahahaha. Ha ha ha ha ha ha.
Hahahahaha, oh my, hahahahahahaha
"(Kelly's) got a veteran team that is the favorite to win the Pac-10. His choice of Thomas reflects only one belief: He’s our best QB today."-Ted Miller
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 18, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
It is Jake Locker's favorite time of the day
That is all.
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Why do you think Jock Licker smokes weed?
"(Kelly's) got a veteran team that is the favorite to win the Pac-10. His choice of Thomas reflects only one belief: He’s our best QB today."-Ted Miller
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 18, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Bad News
People watching the game on Thursday night will have to endure…Craig James.
"(Kelly's) got a veteran team that is the favorite to win the Pac-10. His choice of Thomas reflects only one belief: He’s our best QB today."-Ted Miller
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 18, 2010 4:45 PM PDT reply actions
My favorite part from EDSBS "the Alphabetical"
E is for ECC. Error Correction Code, which will be issued all over the place to anyone hyperventilating too much over the BCS Standings and most especially the computer standings. The computer standings can really be made up by anyone with a computer who says they have a formula, a PC, and the chutzpah to claim they have a formula that makes any sense. For instance, I use an old Tandy computer hooked up to a snowmobile machine, program in FORTRAN exclusively, and use the jarred brain of an old Soviet mathematician I purchased from the Macon County, N.C. flea market.* And look at the sexy results it gives me!
1. Utah
2. KILL ALL HUMANS
3. Oregon Trail
4. 3:32 p.m., April 16th, 2018
5. Army
6. KILL ALL HUMANS.
7. More belly rubs and slop, please.
8. Florida State
9. KILL ALL HUMANS
10. Steve Radlinzki of Arbitrage, Pennsylvania
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Major Announcement
The user name axemen23 will be retired at the end of the football season. More details as they emerge.
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Is the user retiring with it?
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Welcome to the club, Cody Ross. You can stay at my house.
by Takimoto on Oct 18, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
PWNed.
Harder than Mike Dunleavy Jr. too…
FALCON KICK!
Wisconsin, throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time...
I was fined $15,000 by David Stern for complaining about the officiating...
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 18, 2010 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
holy hell
I can’t read the jersey but he must be jackie chan’s son.
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Ira Newble, I believe...
Wisconsin, throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time...
I was fined $15,000 by David Stern for complaining about the officiating...
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 18, 2010 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously REC'D!
i can't believe you survived on this blog --
by axemen23 on Sep 2, 2010 9:06 PM PDT
How is this a Major Announcement?
I mean that is not even a minor announcement. Well it is, but only because you are a kid.
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by trumpetduck on Oct 18, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Wheeeeeee
Dominique Easley (yes that one), is rumored to be wanting to transfer to Oregon
Prehmmr: Rumors are floating around that a former 5-star DT many recruiting fans would know might be leaving Florida.
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Him and Heimuli (if he stays and/or comes back) would be unreal on the Dline
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Have you heard anything other than Oregon?
cause i haven’t
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
OMG you're right
A random Florida fan on a fan site said he was coming to Oregon!!!! I bet he is in Eugene right now. Can he play vs UCLA?!?!?!
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by trumpetduck on Oct 18, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
the point isn't that he's obviously coming to oregon (he's not)
the point is that the rumors that have produced a tiny ripple a few times since he went to UF have gotten to the point that i dont know that they’re worth dumping anymore.
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Most people I've talked to think Oregon would be his most likely destination due to the Easley family's close relationship with Coach Azzinaro
At worst Oregon would be in the top three.
He sounds kind of like a drama queen,
But we will sure need bodies on the defensive line soon. I would be ecstatic if he were to transfer here.
Self anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Rahim Moore, you're no John Boyett!
It's good to see you CaDuck
But honestly, you should be sitting with legs crossed in the middle of a dorm room repeating your cursing mantra over and over, or maybe sacrificing a fetal pig.
All business baby, we have a table to run.
One day, my dogs will stop barking outside.
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 18, 2010 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Juju’s Consigliere takes care of business. I’m sure by this point he’s kicked out his roommate and built a Juju shrine in the newly available space. Worship and fetal pig sacrifice takes place at 7am, 3pm and 11pm.
Don’t you get 4 free Jake Locker jokes with the purchase of any 20?
Wisconsin, throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time...
I was fined $15,000 by David Stern for complaining about the officiating...
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 19, 2010 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions
7 am!!??
What the hell kind of college student gets up at seven am!!??
Self anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Rahim Moore, you're no John Boyett!
The kind of college student that actually cares about classes at 8 AM?
Better known as the “morning people” who wake with the dawn. 4 out of every 20 hate Jake Locker with every fiber of their being.
Wisconsin, throwing the Big Ten into chaos since the beginning of time...
I was fined $15,000 by David Stern for complaining about the officiating...
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Oct 19, 2010 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
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