Quack Fix: Harris semifinalist for Thorpe Award, Barner practices again, nation still smitten with Duck offense
by PaulSF on Nov 3, 2010 7:02 AM PDT
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PrintIt feels like each week is getting longer and longer. It's probably just impatience, but Saturday can't come soon enough. If you're feeling the same way, you're going to need your Wednesday Morning Quack Fix to help you cope:
- Sophomore Cliff Harris is one of 10 semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award, given annually to the nation's best defensive back. There's no doubt he's deserving of the award. He is, after all, locking shit down.
- Running back Kenjon Barner practiced for the second-straight day yesterday, but has yet to be cleared for contact. Oregon running backs coach Gary Campbell is hopeful Barner will be cleared for this weekend's matchup with UW, but reiterated he's still day-to-day. Rob Moseley has more in his Tuesday practice report.
- Dr. Saturday offers a lighthearted look at Oregon's "warp speed" offense. There are some interesting tidbits in his post, most notably that the Ducks are faster and more efficient statistically than any high-octane offense in the past six seasons (and that includes the 2008 Oklahoma juggernaut).
- When asked who might be able to stop the aforementioned warp-speed offense, USC head coach Lane Kiffin suggested Alabama. Here's to hoping the matchup plays out in Glendale, although I'm not convinced the Tide is up to the task.
- On his weekly conference call with reporters, Chip Kelly refused to acknowledge himself as a genius. "Jonas Salk is a genius. We coach football." Fair enough, Coach. Genius? Maybe not. But guru? Most certainly.
- LostLettermen.com examines the Oregon-Washington rivalry, claiming it's one of the most overlooked in the country. I'm guessing our 6-game winning streak (soon to be 7) in the series might have something to do with why it's overlooked.
- Could Mike Bellotti return to coaching at...Minnesota? The Oregonian's Rachel Bachman weighs in on the rumors.
- It sounds like the Big East wants in on the expansion action after the conference announced its plans yesterday to push membership from eight to 10 teams. ESPN.com's Brian Bennett (not to be confused with Bryan Bennett) speculates on who the top candidates might be. Not surprisingly, TCU tops the list.
As always, leave any relevant links or comments below.
GO DUCKS!
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HOW DARE YOU
Lace my morning Quack with the likes of Rachel Bachman. Luckily I could smell it before I gave her a hit!
by dfoz3 on Nov 3, 2010 7:35 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
It's a great morning to be a Ducks fan!
It has been 2,559 days since the Washington Huskies have defeated the Oregon Ducks in football.
DID YOU KNOW?
Here’s some perspective on how long it’s been:
- Less than a month before our last loss to Washington, the state of California elected Arnold Schwarzenegger as its governor. He would be sworn in roughly a month later.
- Less than a month before our last loss to washington, the Florida Marlins made their most recent appearance in the World Series. The Marlins defeated the Yankees 4-2.
- Three days before our last loss to Washington, Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a website called “Facemash.” This site would later evolve into its modern incarnation, Facebook.
- The day after our last loss to Washington, FOX premiered the television series “Arrested Development.”
- Four days after our last loss to Washington, the final installment of the Matrix Trilogy was released in theaters.
"[Autzen Stadium's] steep concrete banks and closed ends turn a small but rabid crowd from WAC-sized cheering section into a horde of bees with megaphones capable of reaching 127 decibels of hatenoise." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Nov 3, 2010 7:59 AM PDT reply actions 15 recs
We should just call these
TWATS (This Week After The Suffering)
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by Matt Daddy on Nov 3, 2010 8:29 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
someone's having fun with italian booze
and yet I like the idea
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
That's a pretty low bar, but muchly appreciated nonetheless!
"[Autzen Stadium's] steep concrete banks and closed ends turn a small but rabid crowd from WAC-sized cheering section into a horde of bees with megaphones capable of reaching 127 decibels of hatenoise." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Nov 3, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
The last time we lost to Washington, I did not own a cell phone.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
The last time we lost to Washington, I was working in a doomed job at a lousy hospital in a depressed community and wondering how the heck I got myself into that situation.
I like to think the improvements in Oregon Football are directly related to my job satisfaction.
Average Score Since 2004:
Oregon 42 Washington 17
The last time we lost to UW
I was a junior at UO
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
I had just graduated.
Ew. That makes me sound old. Because it was sooooooo long ago and all.
Kenjon Barner is an angel sent from heaven to make my heart happy.
by lovemyducks81 on Nov 3, 2010 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Dang, qrsouther, winnah, by a mile..
The last time we lost to UW, I was not an American.
Dude, we were in 4th.
"(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 Nov 3, 2010 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Last time we lost to UW, Bushie was in his first term.
"(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 Nov 3, 2010 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
The last time Washington beat Oregon, an LL Cool J song was on top of the Billboard Hip-Hop charts.
Meanwhile, the top grossing movie was Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, trailed closely by 8 Mile.
"(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 Nov 3, 2010 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Aaaaand I completely messed up.
"(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 Nov 3, 2010 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
this is still genius work
12 hours later
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
We haven't lost to Oregon since I became an Oregon fan.
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Welcome to the club, Cody Ross. You can stay at my house.
I would like to submit ’09 @ Boise State…
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"
Oops, that was supposed to be We haven’t lost to Washington since I became an Oregon fan. I just like typing Oregon too much, I just unconsciously use in place of other Oregons.
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Welcome to the club, Cody Ross. You can stay at my house.
I saw it buried in a thread yesterday...
but thought I’d re-post that EDSBS is looking for UO tailgating and miscellaneous Eugene paraphernalia details as part of their Aggro-Tourism work. The best tailgate story so far includes wine-coolers, so I think they need a little help.
I’m sure discussions of produce and beer would be welcomed.
I emailed Holly yesterday.
Do it! It’s a fun column, I’m sure they would love to hear about Shufelt forgetting the beer.
I mean listen, we’re sitting here talking about rankings, not a game, not a game, not a game, but we’re talking about rankings.
by HoodRiverDuck on Nov 3, 2010 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
One of the top targets for the Big East is TCU
which would mean the MWC wouldn’t have enough members for AQ. Durnit, FBSU, and you were so close!
FSU and Nevada
They’d still have plenty of members. Crappy conference though.
Hmm. This is interesting.
http://www.bcsfootball.org/news/story?id=5126859
If I’m reading this right, then there is no minimum number requirement anymore—in fact, when the evaluation for adding an AQ conference goes forward, the conferences with fewer members will receive a points multiplier.
Also, the evaluation will happen with the conference members of December 2011, which means the MWC won’t be judged by the BCS with Utah, BYU, Fresno or Nevada.
Wow
I’ve long followed the Ducks with enthusiasm and fanaticism. The teams of 2001, 2007, and 2009 are among favorites, and even our “down years” offered some fun entertainment. This year, however, has been different. For the first time ever, maybe even in any sport I like (I also follow the Lakers, Dodgers, Jets, AS Roma, and a few other teams), I have been truly amazed while watching my team.
Over the past 20 years—Oregon’s true run to prominence and success— we have been given some very special players, from Kenny the Husky slayer, Akili Smith, Joey Heisman, Keenan Howry, Dennis Dixon, the other Dickson, Nick Reed, Ngata, J Stew, Chung, and now Maehl, to name just a few; but I’m seeing something I’ve never seen before with this team.
I don’t like to flirt with conjecture, nor do I deal with hypotheticals (don’t tell Chip I wrote this); yet, I feel I have to throw this out there.
This team is filled with a young group of players who I think will go down as some of the greatest, and probably THE greatest at their positions in the history of Oregon football.
To me, LMJ, Cliff Harris, Barner, Thomas, Huff, and John B have the skill, the attitude, and trajectory do go down as the best we’ve ever had at their respective positions. Usually, we’re offered one or two legendary players for their position each year—the ones who go down as the best ever— and here we are with as many as 5 guys (not to mention Bo Lokombo and Carson York) who can literally walk out of here with both legendary status and stats—playing on the same team. I can’t remember a team that offered not just a present “wow”, but also so much future talent. For as good as 2001 and 2007 were in terms of players and talent, they were senior and leader heavy. Every guy I mentioned is a Soph or Frosh, and that says it all.
I don’t care what happens (well, maybe I do), but this has already been the most awe-inspiring season I’ve ever watched.
by DuckIt on Nov 3, 2010 9:15 AM PDT via mobile reply actions 2 recs
Rec...and a reminder. Even tho he's older than a soph, please to always remember The Gizzley, Brandon Bair.
"If you can't copy 'em, don't imitate ''em."
YOGI BERRA
Jackson Rice (who looks like Nate Costa's kid) is only a sophomore, though.
So is Beard, who hasn’t missed a field goal YET this year.
"(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 Nov 3, 2010 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, he doesn't get to play much.
"(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 Nov 3, 2010 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Best news I've had all day!
And it’s been a pretty good day so far.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Nov 3, 2010 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Here's Mr. Maehl giving some jabs at the Huskies
Watch around 2:50 mark when the reporter asks about the UW Defense.
Maehl is my favorite current Duck.
"(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 Nov 3, 2010 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Didn't see any jabs at all
Totally respectful, no bulletin board material there.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
And yeah, I didn't notice anything either.
"(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 Nov 3, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
hahahahaha it was an unintentional slip up by Jeff.
The reporter asks him what Jeff thinks of the UW Defense. The Jeff responds by saying something like:
“Well, they got good players each year. Their coaches are from SC so they’ve had a lot of sex… success”.
I thought it was hilarious lol.
yeah its mildly political, but it doesn't lean one way or the other and it involves one of our own. So deal with it.
@skywaker9: Multomah County needs to be taught by Chip Kelly on how to do things faster.
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Great piece by Spencer Hall of EDSBS
My favorite line:
Perhaps the improved phrase should be "The Ducks take fast, slap a black market Mexican nitrous system on it, buy a JATO pack and strap it to the top of their offense, and then point the whole thing facing downhill on an icy mountain road in January.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Anyone
know if Stub Hub’s instant download is legit? Never used it before, i’m a little wary of it for whatever reason.
Third time's a charm.
I just used it to buy Bulls/Blazer tickets on monday, worked out perfectly. Never had a problem with Stub Hub, and use it frequently here for baseball/bball games, but only used it once for football (the Oregon/Michigan game), and those were mailed to me. Haven’t heard about any bad experiences with them.
SHARPEN THE KNIFE WEEK
I’ve read a few things this week (NO, I DON’T have a link) where they’ve been saying they’re pushing the pace of offense to even faster speeds. I think I read Dayyyyy-ron say that.
Praciticing this new pace in a real game against a hapless Husky team? This isn’t rivalry week anymore, it’s SHARPEN THE KNIFE WEEK
...GO DOUG...
by Your Favorite Team's Favorite Team on Nov 3, 2010 1:36 PM PDT reply actions
Ernie Kent sighting
I was waiting in line at the Frisco cart outside of Borders and was on my phone with my wife when Ernie Kent rolled up behind me.
He was very affable and started joking with the people in front of me about whether they were waiting in line to order or were waiting for their food. My man Kit at the cart was working like a dog and trying to get some massive office lunch orders out so they were waiting for their food. The lady pointed out that I had not ordered and was technically next in line to which Ernie replied “well he’s on his phone so he loses his place” and he put his hand around me and laughed. I got off my phone and said “given the years you gave me you go right ahead.” He declined but said thank you and then got a call. He got off and said, “well the only black barber shop in town had an appointment open up so I got to roll” and he did not get his sandwhich ordered.
As he was leaving I asked him if he was staying busy and he told me absolutely and that he had just spent two days each with Roy Williams, Tom Izzo, Bo Ryan, and one or two others I’m trying to remember. I wished him well. I thought that was pretty cool.
That led me to think about EK in Eugene and his legacy. Is he Rich Brooks or Mike Bellotti?
Hey Bill, guess what I am doing?
I’m watching a soccer game in Italy. There’s only been 5 Burficts that I’ve counted so far and I’m guessing this is the Super Bowl of soccer or something because every bar, restaurant and bistro has the game on TV or radio and the streets are empty tonight.
The TV says the game is MIL vs R. MA, whoever that is.
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Champions League
AC Milan vs Real Madrid
I mean listen, we’re sitting here talking about rankings, not a game, not a game, not a game, but we’re talking about rankings.
by HoodRiverDuck on Nov 3, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
It's a huge game for a lot of reasons
Primarily though, because manager Jose Mourinho led Inter Milan (the other Milan team) to the CL title last year, and then left for Real Madrid.
I mean listen, we’re sitting here talking about rankings, not a game, not a game, not a game, but we’re talking about rankings.
by HoodRiverDuck on Nov 3, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Well MIL just scored twice in the second half
and now rioters are running down my street with flares burning, flags waving, while they chant some incantation about raising the dead and blow vuvuzelas until my ears bleed.
Ok, not really, but I expect that any minute now.
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My sarcasmeter reads 'Probable'
I mean listen, we’re sitting here talking about rankings, not a game, not a game, not a game, but we’re talking about rankings.
by HoodRiverDuck on Nov 3, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m not even a soccer fan and I am intensely jealous of your current situation, MD.
Average Score Since 2004:
Oregon 42 Washington 17
For the soccer, or for the whole "on vacation in Italy for 3 weeks" thing?
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Very cool!
I was in Boston during the 2006 World Cup and happened to be in the Italian section when Italy won a game – I have no words for the madness that ensued in the streets after that win. I’m just glad it was a win – had it been a loss I might have needed a helicopter to escape. Italians love them some football.
Fucking a goat?
Damn, I guessed wrong.
Axemen23 is a cat lady. - Brian
by Bill Musgrave on Nov 3, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I love how close in common these two photos are...
by Matt Daddy on Nov 3, 2010 2:29 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
He's riding a magic invisible motorcycle!
That’s why he’s so goddamn fast!
I mean listen, we’re sitting here talking about rankings, not a game, not a game, not a game, but we’re talking about rankings.
by HoodRiverDuck on Nov 3, 2010 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, let's give him one.
Average Score Since 2004:
Oregon 42 Washington 17
by benzduck on Nov 4, 2010 1:30 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
From Andy McNamara on GoDucks.com
Opponent Average Yards per Play: 4.5
• 1st in Pac-10
• 12th nationally
Opponent Passing TDs: 8
• 1st in Pac-10
• 8th nationally
• What’s most impressive about this stat is UO is 113th nationally in passing attempts faced per game (37.6)
Opponent Yards per Passing Attempt: 5.6
• 1st in Pac-10
• 5th nationally
Second Half Pass Efficiency Defense: 86.91
• 1st in Pac-10
• 3rd nationally
Opponent Rushing Average: 3.34 yards per attempt
• 3rd in Pac-10
• 22nd nationally
Rushing Defense on 3rd Down: 1.26 yards per attempt
• 2nd in Pac-10
• 12th nationally
Scoring Defense: 17.9 points per game
• 2nd in Pac-10
• 17th nationally
Quack from Rivals...Oregon offense gives dfenses fits...like, "No shit?":
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=ap-t25-oregon-offensivejuggernaut
"If you can't copy 'em, don't imitate ''em."
YOGI BERRA
Over on CC I saw an interesting post that showed during the Carroll glory years they had a very similar scoring advantage in the 2nd half of games when compared to the Ducks this year. The point the poster was making is that it may not be our “frenetic tempo/ludicrous speed/blur offense” that is allowing our 2nd half thrashings, but more our depth.
Its so true
Remember when #1 USC came to Autzen and Reggie made a highlight reel in the second half. We were down like 13-10 at the half and lost by 30 (not exact). That is what we do to teams every week.
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Weren't we up at the half?
What I remember most about his biggest highlight run were the two flagrant blocks in the back that sprung him, not called…
And that touchdown run by Colvin on a Dixon drive in the second half when the game was still in reach that got called back for a low block that happened AFTER he crossed the goal line…
Oh my. Sounding like a Trojan fan after last weekend… It’s not like we win either way. And the Holiday Bowl trip was FANTASTIC. Except for that ending. But yes. That game WAS a perfect example of what they’re talking about. Those same kinds of “we spent ourselves in the first half and just ran out of gas” comment from the ducks afterward.
by omb on Nov 3, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm really disappointed in all of you...
I’m here in Italy and looking for things to keep me grounded in the United States of Ducks Football. Instead I get a 57 comment quack fix and only one real comment about how terrible the fuskies are. What is wrong with you people?
I know the originator of I Hate Washington Week (Takimoto) spent time this week openly rooting for a husky (Tim Lincecum), but where is everyone else? I thought I’d see a ton of posts about what a terrible city Seattle is (did you all forget about how awful that city can be?) or that Jock Licker was unfortunately swayed by Worm Tongue Sark and came back to give up millions. I thought I’d see comment after comment about what a joke Jock Licker has turned out to be as a QB. Instead I see comments on UWDP about how you respect Licker for coming back and giving up millions of dollars to go through another losing season as a fusky. Whaaaaaa?
Benzduck has been really the only voice of reason with his post about why he hates UW. What the hell is happening to you people? I don’t care that Licker decided to pussy his way out of another ass whooping at the hands of the Ducks, or that Sark is using this as an excuse to try to make a run for a bowl game instead of trying to actually Win the Day (I mean honestly, would Kelly sideline Thomas under the guise of “cracked ribs” and give up one game to try and make a bowl game in hopes of saving his job the next couple of years?).
This is I HATE WASHINGTON WEEK!!!! But around here it’s like, “I feel sorry for the puppy at animal shelter week.” So go ahead and call the 800 number that Sarah McLachlan is singing about and donate your pennies to the sick puppies that need your help, personally I’m going to sing the praises of how every fusky is already in mourning about the beating they are about to receive and the fact that none of it compares to how ruthlessly Duck fans have been, or one day when fusky county is back up and running, will be treated again.
Fuck the huskies. GO DUCKS!!!!
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by Matt Daddy on Nov 3, 2010 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Fottere gli Huskies!
"(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 Nov 3, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Alright alright
Enough of the poorly translated Italian. I’ll allow German for a while—until I get sick of that.
Babelfish, baby!
"(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 Nov 3, 2010 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
If I ate 4 McRib’s I’d throw up 20 times. You couldn’t ask me 4 times if I wanted a McRib without hearing me say, “no” 20 times. Out of 4 times Locker has played Oregon, 20 times he’s been considered the reason for the loss. If I made this joke another 20 times, each time it would get 4 times funnier.
Too bad we’ll never get to see Locker go 4 for 20 at Autzen… pussy.
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I ran the Portland Marathon and finished in 420th place...
Bet your ass Jock Licker couldn’t do that!
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Nov 3, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
What was that Sarah McLachlan number again?
She is so, so sensitive. I feel sorry for her and any poor animal that she loves.
I mean listen, we’re sitting here talking about rankings, not a game, not a game, not a game, but we’re talking about rankings.
by HoodRiverDuck on Nov 3, 2010 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I am not ashamed to admit that those commercials are sad as hell.
"(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 Nov 3, 2010 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
JUST LIKE UW'S DEFENSE!
"(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 Nov 3, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't get sad...
I just look at the screen and laugh and say, “stupid dawgs.”
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If they didn't like Washington so much they wouldn't have shitty lives.
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by trumpetduck on Nov 3, 2010 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I kind of shot my wad on Monday
Also, the three million recs I got have made me lazy.
I mean listen, we’re sitting here talking about rankings, not a game, not a game, not a game, but we’re talking about rankings.
by HoodRiverDuck on Nov 3, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I think part of the problem is that someone — not sure if it was Tako, but he’s easy to blame for stuff — decided it was “Happy I Hate Washington Week.”
Making this week “happy” takes all the fun out of the hate.
It is HATE WEEK. FUCK THE HUSKIES.
Working for a Husky-Free Northwest Since 1957.
Your pla,
Benzduck
Average Score Since 2004:
Oregon 42 Washington 17
I think the “happy” keeps it in perspective. This isn’t like hating a person, where, if that person (or group of people), cleaned up their act we would consider downgrading our hate to dislike or annoyance. We are HAPPY to hate the Huskies. There is nothing they can do to earn their way out of that hate. That’s just the way it is. Just my opinion.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
So with his excellent game at USC,
James is now 541 yards from becoming Oregon’s all-time leading rusher as a sophomore.
To get there, he’ll need to average 108.2 yards/game through the bowl game, or 135.3 yards/game to get it through Oregon State.
He’s averaging 172.9 yards/game on the season.
He only needs 158 yards a game to get 2000.
How awesome is it that I can use only to describe 158 freaken ypg.
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It’s still going to be a serious test for him to get there. I think we can run on the Fuskies but the last 3 games all have a chance to bottle up our running game. I don’t know if they will, but I’m keeping my finger on the Panic button.
He might go for 300 against the Huskies
And that’s not a joke. UW run defense, on the other hand: a joke.
I mean listen, we’re sitting here talking about rankings, not a game, not a game, not a game, but we’re talking about rankings.
by HoodRiverDuck on Nov 3, 2010 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude, did Nusser meltdown the other night? I saw that post.
I can’t believe he (or any other Coug fans) have even kept the faith that long.
I legitimately feel bad for you guys. I firmly believe that you’ll either beat Cal or Udub, though.
"(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 Nov 3, 2010 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
http://www.calbears.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/120608aac.html
Nope, that was UW. He went easy on WSU and only went for 200
Barner coming back will cut into his numbers too
He likely wouldn’t have gone over 200 last week if Kenjon had been available to spell him.
by omb on Nov 3, 2010 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Is he a definite go?
I’d still almost rather him get another week off, save him for a real game.
I mean listen, we’re sitting here talking about rankings, not a game, not a game, not a game, but we’re talking about rankings.
by HoodRiverDuck on Nov 3, 2010 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Not listed on the injury report
And was full contact today, so I assume so
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
You normally have to be touched by a defensive player to be injured.
I’m not wagering that UW’s defense will be doing much of that on Saturday.
"(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 Nov 3, 2010 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree with the sentiment. We don't need him to win this weekend, and that was a scary looking injury -
couldn’t do anything but good to give him another week to let his brain heal more.
by omb on Nov 3, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I say play him and let him get his legs back underneath him
This way he will be fresh for Cal and can take some of the load off Lamichael
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Nov 3, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
One of many favorite things about this season:
Lache Seastrunk, Redshirt.
Average Score Since 2004:
Oregon 42 Washington 17
Don't think Oregon St has the speed to keep James from scoring in open space
He will rack up a fair amount of yards. As for Cal and Arizona, you might be right. Yards will be tough to come by in both games IMO.
Another overlooked factor is Barner being back in the rotation.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
While writing a paper, I just stopped, looked at my word count, and realized that I'm at exactly 420.
I smiled.
"(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 Nov 3, 2010 4:43 PM PDT reply actions
Ha ha 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 Nov 3, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I think that image has a pixel count of 420 x 204.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
I’m really wondering why the direction into the man was passionate and dealing with social status?
You must me talking about why Locker went 4 for 20 during the NEB game. It had to do with his passion and wanting to be accepted for winning on the big stage which has never happened.
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Wow, it's as if you're reading the paper right now.
"(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 Nov 3, 2010 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
My guess is that “a man” is a Husky fan, and he is passionate about dealing with dog shit, and that improves his social status. Am I right?
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Yeah.
"(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 Nov 3, 2010 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I like your brand of fundamental existentialist writing
It really speaks to the essence of the Husky fan seeking a definition to his sense of self by embracing the part of the physical, realistic universe that makes him comfortable, namely dog shit.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
The man is Locker and he is passionate about dealing with ass whoopings that improve his social status.
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Happy Happy I Hate Washington Week!
Jake locker's direction is into a ma
Axemen23 is a cat lady. - Brian
by Bill Musgrave on Nov 3, 2010 5:02 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Question: What possible scoring combinations are there if the Duck does 420 pushups this Saturday?
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
I have no idea
The real question is if we score that much is Jock Licker going to need his mommy to hold him close for 4 min or 20 min on the ride home until he feels safe again.
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Here’s how it has to go down -
Ducks field goal – 3 pushups
UW fumble
LMJ rushing TD + PAT = 10 pushups (13 total)
UW interception
DT to Maehl TD + PAT = 17 PU (30)
UW botched reverse on the kickoff, Lokombo fumble return TD + PAT = 24 PU (54)
UW punt
LMJ 74 yd rushing TD + PAT = 31 PU (85)
UW sand in vagina, punt on 2nd down
DT to Huff 30 yd TD + PAT = 38 PU (123)
UW punt, Harris 65 punt return TD + PAT= 45 PU (168)
UW missed FG
Barner 41 rushing TD + PAT = 52 PU (220)
UW runs backwards into own endzone and drops ball, Heimuli recovers for TD + PAT = 59 PU (279)
UW interception
Hawkins 98 yd rushing TD + Chip Kelly goes for two = 67 PU (346)
UW throws up, then throws up white flag, doesn’t bother fielding kickoff
Shufelt’s Grandma 1 rush TD + PAT = 74 PU (420 TOTAL)
Defending maligned chants since 2009
by Gorbachav5 on Nov 3, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Sand in vagina is definately the phrase of the day
We’re gonna need a dump track out at Autzen on sunday to get rid of all that sand
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Nov 3, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm, notice anything?
"(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 Nov 3, 2010 4:55 PM PDT reply actions 6 recs
benzduck is totally about to judge you.
"[Autzen Stadium's] steep concrete banks and closed ends turn a small but rabid crowd from WAC-sized cheering section into a horde of bees with megaphones capable of reaching 127 decibels of hatenoise." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Nov 3, 2010 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, ProbablyMonty, what's a 141-gonal number? Does it have to do with incompletions or interceptions?
"(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 Nov 3, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it has something to do with the draft selection number.
"[Autzen Stadium's] steep concrete banks and closed ends turn a small but rabid crowd from WAC-sized cheering section into a horde of bees with megaphones capable of reaching 127 decibels of hatenoise." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Nov 3, 2010 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Very well played.
"(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 Nov 3, 2010 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Huh?
I would suggest citing a reference, however.. makes it much harder to remove as vandalism.
Average Score Since 2004:
Oregon 42 Washington 17
Oh, I thought I remembered you coming down on someone over Wikipedia vandalism in the past. But maybe it wasn’t you, or maybe I was blowing the memory out of proportion or something.
"[Autzen Stadium's] steep concrete banks and closed ends turn a small but rabid crowd from WAC-sized cheering section into a horde of bees with megaphones capable of reaching 127 decibels of hatenoise." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Nov 3, 2010 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
You missed the context. Here’s a reminder.
(I haven’t paid attention to that page in several months, so, it’s possible that it’s been not only reverted but that some Husky honk has thrown some reference in to how they dominated us during the Gil Doobie era. But feel free to edit.. It’s Wikipedia..)
Average Score Since 2004:
Oregon 42 Washington 17
I'm going to judge you for failing to include the portion of the page
that informs us all that 420 is sparsely totient.
I need more completely useless descriptors like ‘sparsely totient’ in my life.
I mean listen, we’re sitting here talking about rankings, not a game, not a game, not a game, but we’re talking about rankings.
by HoodRiverDuck on Nov 3, 2010 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
If Locker's mom and I got naked 4 times
She would kum n go 20 times
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Nov 3, 2010 5:27 PM PDT reply actions
Was that from the Jake 1st person, talking about him self and his mom in the 3rd person?
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Well it might have just been the thoughts he was having...
but since it is usually so loud at Autzen that players aren’t able to hear themselves think…Im pretty sure he did say that
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Nov 3, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Bellotti to Minnesota? That doesn't make sense..
.. at least, not for MB. Why would he want that job?
Colorado, on the other hand..
Average Score Since 2004:
Oregon 42 Washington 17
Minnesota is throwing out every name in the book hoping one sticks
Bellotti, Peterson, Patterson, Harbaugh (!!!!). It’s ridiculous.
If Bellotti comes back
I see him at Colorado or, just maybe, if they fire Wulff, Washington State.
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you know you're having a bad week when....
@bcondotta Huskies off the field. No new injuries. Sark again handles scout team QB duties.
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
I don't ask you people for much..
.. but I urge you to go to, and read, this EDSBS posting, scroll down about halfway thru the comments to the title “WWW.ASIANREPLICASUSA.COM”, and REC this comment.
Join if you have to, but do it. This may be the single greatest comment in SBNation history and deserves commemoration (130 recs as of 620pm).
Average Score Since 2004:
Oregon 42 Washington 17
Such brilliance
I laughed til I cried…then laughed some more.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Nov 3, 2010 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
That poster is a genius!
Self anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Mr. Polk, we all know that "?" is a far better back than you!
If you watched that thread evolve over a couple of hours,
it got even better. Spencer did some back research and realized that the statues actually were mass-produced by an Asian plastics company, and it went from there.
I mean listen, we’re sitting here talking about rankings, not a game, not a game, not a game, but we’re talking about rankings.
by HoodRiverDuck on Nov 4, 2010 7:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Btw, not to be political
But I really think Chip Kelly could have helped Multnomah and Lane counties count their votes faster.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I posted your tweet above
I LOLIRL at school
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Thanks
I have been focused on the election results all day, finally am able to relax.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I had the O-live election center up at school all day
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
I knew Kitz was going to win
But as long as he was losing I was nervous.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Sounds like...
You are a glutton for punishment…
FYI
Dudley is expected to concede at 7:15 PM.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
should have held a FT shooting contest to decide the race
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
I think Kitzhaber would have won that
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
FYI
You can watch his speech here (its steaming other KGW news now): http://www.kgw.com/live-stream
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
He's mumbling a lot
But he did concede.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
God I hope TCU goes to the Big East
Do you know how ironic that would be?
Boise state finally moves over to a conference that is better…only to watch Utah and TCU both leave the conference turning it into one that is about as strong as the WAC anyway.
"We Believe" - Rudy Fernandez
BYU leaves, too.
Fresno and Nevada tag along, though.
"[Autzen Stadium's] steep concrete banks and closed ends turn a small but rabid crowd from WAC-sized cheering section into a horde of bees with megaphones capable of reaching 127 decibels of hatenoise." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Nov 3, 2010 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Cliff Harris covers Jeff Maehl. What happens?
A, Maehl Wins
B. Harris Wins
C. It is impossible to tell what would happen when an uncoverable receiver is guarded by an unbeatable cornerback.
"(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 Nov 3, 2010 8:02 PM PDT reply actions
Here's an interesting one...
Bizarro world Jeff Maehl comes to Eugene. In bizarro world Jeff Maehl remained a safety/defensive back… Who wins the black jersey?
nobody
the Quarterback ceases to exist and a giant wormhole turns everything inside out and backwards.
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Does bizarro Chip Kelly...
Deal in hypotheticals?
he not only deals in hypotheticals
its all he speaks
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Does that mean he is 0-8 and...
coming off a Toilet Bowl loss from last season? Or is Bizarro Chip Kelly’s use of hypotheticals so rigid, perfected, instinctual, dogmatic, and tactful that the results of all games have been the same or dare I say better?
nobody really knows
he just gives you a wink and moves on
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Bizarro Chip Kelly with reporters
Reporter: Will Kenjon Barner suit up to play on Saturday coach?
BCK: If I did not have a clearly defined injury policy I might consider answering that question barring if you weren’t such a douche..
Reporter: Is that a yes coach?
BCK: (hypothetical stare)
Reporter: Coach are you there?
BCK: I was contemplating what would happen if you had taste buds inside your anus… oh, and if you ask me again, you will.
After this excercise, I’ve concluded that if Chip Kelly perfected the strict use of hypotheticals as he has the strict non-use of them the results would be the same…
I dont know...bizzaro chip could also act like this
Reporter: Will Kenjon Barner suit up to play on Saturday coach?
BCK: Of course he will you numbskull! What do you think I was implying when i sent him out in a normal jersey today /wink wink?
Reporter: Are you sure you aren’t hiding anything coach?
BCK: Who me? When have I ever not spoken 100% of what I know?
Reporter: Coach are you there?
BCK: I was contemplating what would happen if you had taste buds inside your anus… oh, and if you ask me again, you will.
Yeah…it would dissolve into the same thing
"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
Evidently...
the essence of Chip Kelly will equate to success no matter the form… hmmmm interesting…
Bizarro Axemen23:
I’m posting about the Oregon Ducks because that is the topic which is to be discussed on this internet-based forum. Notice how I am not talking about candy bars, random pop trivia, or incorrect World Cup soccer rules. I must be brief and succinct, as TQA8, Quinn, and I are going out on dates with girls tonight instead of trolling other blogs. Cheerio!
by JonathanPDX on Nov 3, 2010 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Cliff Harris would win.
There. I said it.
Self anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Mr. Polk, we all know that "?" is a far better back than you!
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"Hawaii doesn't win many games in the United States." -Lee Corso
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