Statement from Chip Kelly on Jeremiah Masoli and LaMichael James
by dvieira on Mar 10, 2010 6:59 PM PST
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The following statement came down from the University of Oregon via twitter
"I am carefully considering the latest news concerning Jeremiah Masoli and LaMichael James, and will make a decision regarding disciplinary action on Friday, March 12." -- Chip Kelly
Instant Reaction: Chip is being consistent here, taking some time to gather all of the facts. He had to make a statement of some sort given the timing on the news about Masoli being charged and LMJ changing his plea. Given the budget cuts and how much Lane Country officials complain about never having money, they've spent a good 6 weeks on "Frat Gate". Speaking strictly on the human side, things don't look good.
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Costa or Thomas, who’s your money on for the starting job? Could Seastrunk be our starter in September? What role will Dontae Williams have in the backfield?
I don’t think Seastrunk is the starter. I think if LMJ is suspended, I think we are looking at a backfield of Kenyon Barner and Remene to start with Seastrunk possibly working into the mix. I don’t know how much Thomas progressed last season compared to Costa.
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
This is assuming that LMJ is suspended for a significant length of time. We need to wait and see what he pleas to.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
This is assuming that LMJ is suspended for a significant length of time.
not at all. The question was “Could Seastrunk be our starter in September”.
I responded “I think if LMJ is suspended, I think we are looking at a backfield of Kenyon Barner and Remene to start with Seastrunk possibly working into the mix.”
I don’t see anything wrong with looking at the depth chart given the condition that LMJ might not be in the back field
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
That is true. Given that, I think that Williams and Seastrunk will be major players. Alston never really stood out, and Barner seemed to carve out a niche as a “Tazer.” I think that with those factors, Seastrunk and Williams will make a push for playing time very quickly.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Well, whatever happens, I feel confident about Oregon’s offense rolling on despite youth and inexperience at key positions. You can’t take their speed away from our young guys. Newcomers Masoli and Blount (and Scott and Maehl) in 2008, then LMJ and Barner in 2009. They all proved the kind of impact a talented player can have regardless of their underclass status. It can be done.
"...the noise is one aspect, but you can feel the intensity of their crowd." - Pete Carroll on Oregon's Autzen Stadium.
Moseley does some of his own speculation….
Agree on Masoli. Not so sure on LMJ. @Prehmmr My guesses: Masoli Gone. LaMichael James 4 game suspensions.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Those seem like fair assumptionsd
Don’t know if he means not sure as in too heavy or light
by Brian Floyd on Mar 10, 2010 7:37 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
BUT HE TOLD AXEMEN FIRST!
Did you know that playing in the SEC makes your football team inherently better than everyone else's?
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Mar 10, 2010 7:44 PM PST up reply actions
Eh, there was word of Masoli’s pending charge leaking around the Eugene area the past two weeks. Not all of us who heard it from a reliable source felt the need to impress anyone with our connections.
"...the noise is one aspect, but you can feel the intensity of their crowd." - Pete Carroll on Oregon's Autzen Stadium.
by JConant on Mar 10, 2010 7:47 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Zing!
Did you know that playing in the SEC makes your football team inherently better than everyone else's?
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Mar 10, 2010 7:51 PM PST up reply actions
No slam on Axemen intended. He and I are both of the Axe and I have no issues with any of his posts. Others feel differently. And that’s okay too. It’s up to each of us to decided what we do or don’t do with information we hear from people we know. I can tolerate some youthful exuberance.
"...the noise is one aspect, but you can feel the intensity of their crowd." - Pete Carroll on Oregon's Autzen Stadium.
GET OFF MY LAWN
and TURN DOWN THAT MUSIC! (those are my feelings)
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
At least I never name dropped anyone ;)
The UO Sports Dude.com
by UOSportsDude on Mar 10, 2010 8:32 PM PST up reply actions
Favorite line from The Wire
“I’m just a humble motherfucker with a huge dick”
For some reason that made me think of that
by SeattleDucks on Mar 10, 2010 9:14 PM PST up reply actions
did you know you were quoting me?
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
Heeeeey, that’s what I said.
They call him Rags. Where he goes, no-hitters follow.
Addicted to Quack, the home of Tako Tuesdays
Just my $0.02
If these charges hold any water Masoli is GONE
1. It works politically. With a Burglary charge the writing is on the wall and the media scrutiny is hammering Kelly right or wrong. Axing Masoli ends all questions of his ability to punish the star players.
2. Oregon’s season is not a wash without Masoli. Remember that last year Oregon played 2 QB’s, this is the FEWEST we have used since the 2007 season (Dixon & Leaf). Costa is a redshirt sophomore, and while he didn’t set the world on fire he looked better in his first start of the season the Masoli did. Thomas is the fastest, and after Masoli, the strongest QB on the roster. His consistency, just like any young QB’s, is still in question but his ability to make plays under pressure is not. Between the two of them we will find a great new QB come fall.
Masoli being set aside for a moment, or perhaps forever, we look at Lamichael James
It sounds like James will plead no contest to harassment, which means probation or perhaps diversion or some sort. I’m sorry, but you do not take away an entire season for that. A DUI can kill, harassment is a attitude thing and can be treated in the same manner Blount’s was. Up until this point James has been a model student athlete and I think if you give him a lengthy punishment you are only punishing him for the collective sins of the team, which would be wrong. Kelly should make, and can get away with, a “human” decision here. If he cans Masoli nobody can say Kelly is afraid to punish his top guys.
Good take although I thought Costa was in the same class as Masoli. Isn’t he a senior this year? I know Thomas is a redshirt Sophmore
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Costa is a fifth-year senior. Thomas is the redshirt soph.
They call him Rags. Where he goes, no-hitters follow.
Addicted to Quack, the home of Tako Tuesdays
Domestic Violence Can and Does Kill !!!
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by bigdawgdaddy999 on Mar 11, 2010 8:40 AM PST up reply actions
Just saw this comment on OregonLive. Normally I wouldn’t pay attention, but anyone listening to 95.5?
95.5 the game is reporting that James will plead guilty to the lowest level harassment charge possible, which also does not qualify as domestic violence. Additionally, any punishment for James will be handled internally and will apparently not result in any suspension at all. Interesting.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I was thinking BS on the story the whole time.
Seemed fishy. Considering that this woman who claimed to be James’s “girlfriend”….wasn’t.
Did you know that playing in the SEC makes your football team inherently better than everyone else's?
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Mar 10, 2010 7:57 PM PST up reply actions
I compared it to the Kobe situation: seems bad at first, turns out the girl is batshit crazy, turns into not such a big deal.
They call him Rags. Where he goes, no-hitters follow.
Addicted to Quack, the home of Tako Tuesdays
And we all know that it’s not hard to give yourself an “abrasion”. I was suspicious ever since the news came out that the alleged girlfriend was outed as being an…ex-girlfriend.
Did you know that playing in the SEC makes your football team inherently better than everyone else's?
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Mar 10, 2010 8:02 PM PST up reply actions
Nice, blame the victim.
… well done.
Crazy wench, she deserved it.
Of course, this ignores the fact that LMJ is actually plea bargaining implying that he is, in fact, guilty of assaulting this woman in some fashion.
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
Come on man, at least wait until the plea is made to make statements like that. See what he actually pleas to.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Nice, be an ass.
…well done.
Wait until the legal process sorts itself out before you jump to these conclusions.
This off-season officially sucks for SEVEN(!!!!!!!) reasons and counting...
haven't you ever watch a lawyer show
Pleaing is just a way to make a smaller case load on what could be a lengthy trial with possible mixed results, watch more tv
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
Very true.
None of us have any idea what the actual details are.
Scratch that, Canzano apparently knows.
This off-season officially sucks for FIVE reasons and counting...
Not exactly
If the police thought the chick was crazy they would drop the charges, not offer a plea deal.
by fishinbeaverguy on Mar 10, 2010 8:17 PM PST up reply actions
Wow.
This is so strange. Strange.
I presume that there will be some kind of legal punishment for the lowest level punishment, community service at least?
Either way, LMJ will have some serious catching up to do in class.
This off-season officially sucks for FIVE reasons and counting...
if he is punshined friday he can return to class in time for finals
I am a student at UofO and most of my classes haven’t had any assignments in the last three weeks
Well, thanks for the info regarding the school schedule.
Depending on what actually ends up happening with this case, the school setup seems to pan out well for LMJ as you said.
This off-season officially sucks for FIVE reasons and counting...
Those "tutors" certainly won't hurt.
Did you know that playing in the SEC makes your football team inherently better than everyone else's?
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Mar 10, 2010 8:07 PM PST up reply actions
I wouldn’t have believed it if two weeks ago you had told me Masoli was in worse-looking shape than LMJ.
They call him Rags. Where he goes, no-hitters follow.
Addicted to Quack, the home of Tako Tuesdays
A little bit stockier, but in really good shape IMO
My parents don't believe in Canzano either.
by Bill Musgrave on Mar 10, 2010 8:23 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Hey, I like a stoutly built quarterback.
Addicted To Quack [dot] com
I have a Ropert is God™ complex.
Two words: Jared Lorenzen
Did you know that playing in the SEC makes your football team inherently better than everyone else's?
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Mar 10, 2010 8:34 PM PST up reply actions
Seriously.
Things have sure changed quickly.
This off-season officially sucks for FIVE reasons and counting...
Anyone here ever have anything stolen from them in Eugene?
and then filed a police report, only to hear that they don’t have time to look into burglaries? And yet in this case they have been “investigating” for 6 weeks. This might just be the first theft that the EPD has ever solved, not to mention looked into. Why? Because there is someone people know involved? I’m sorry but if the EPD spent half the time cracking down on meth-heads than they have on this ONE theft, maybe they could have prevented dozens of thefts.
I’m not standing up for Masoli if he did do it, but lets be serious here, EPD doesn’t investigate thefts, they only catch people in the act. And the only reason Masoli was even involved (if he didn’t do it) was because he happened to be at a frat house with a couple hundred people and stuff got stolen (as usually happens when a ton of people are in a house).
Hopefully he didn’t do it, but if he did, congrats to the Eugene Police Department, for wasting tax dollars to investigate a computer theft for SIX WEEKS
by oregonsportsaddict on Mar 11, 2010 12:22 AM PST reply actions 2 recs
Rec'd for truth
I seem to remember a couple of Duck football players getting their apartment robbed while they traveled to UCLA. They had a bunch of electronics (Flat screen TV, laptops, XBox, etc.) and some Bowl memorabilia stolen. I can’t find a link, but I remember Moseley reporting something on it. I seriously doubt that crime was ever solved.
May we hand you your taints on a silver platter...
The EPD
is a mixed bag, you get your decent, attentive, actually enjoys their job police officer, then on the other hand you get your “i hate my life”/“I’m bad-ass for Eugene”/“why should I believe you” police officer. I’ve had a gun pulled on me by Costco, gave the police the info, was told I was mistaken and later that night the same car that pulled the gun on me shot up another car. I did their work for them and they still failed
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
You mean not all cops are perfect and police departments aren't well-funded?
HEAVENS!
by HoodRiverDuck on Mar 11, 2010 10:39 AM PST up reply actions
I guess that is a better way to paraphrase what I said.
Touche`
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
Remember
We have a pretty good QB waiting to take over, even if this Masoli stuff gets bad we still have this:
And we've still got Paris, kid, nothing can take that away from us.
My parents don't believe in Canzano either.
by Bill Musgrave on Mar 11, 2010 6:14 AM PST up reply actions
Le sigh
How similar this all is to the 2008 Vols. It’d be a shame if Kelly met the same fate as my beloved Great Pumpkin.
That said, the week 2 match-up in Knoxville doesn’t look nearly as intimidating.
Go Ducks. Go Vols.
Why do you disappear 3-4 months at a time?
its spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-O-B-L-I-G-A-T-E-D-T-O-D-O-I-T"
He’s been awfully busy lately framing significant members of our football team in preparation of the upcoming showdown in Knoxville.
by ntrebon on Mar 11, 2010 8:59 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Eh
It’s the lack of caring about hoops. And the Rose Bowl hangover. Fuck you for finally showing up for a game, Pryor. Right in the ear.
Well
Nick, we’ve had that game circled since we saw it on the back of someone’s t-shirt at the Michigan game in 2007. It’s going to be my yearly Knoxville trek. We’re trying to talk some of her Portland friends into making the flight out, too.
Fantastic. I know there will be a bunch of us from Chicago making the trip. Are you guys driving or flying?
It’s only around $150 for a round-tripper to Nashville from here. I’ve been doing it each of the last 5 years (except my wedding year). Buddy of mine flies in from Austin and we drive to his mom’s place in Maryville for the free room. Only a 2-1/2 hour drive. A nice part is listening to Mike Keith and Frank Wychek call the Blue Vols (my pet name for the Titans) game on the road back, Sunday afternoon.
Without a doubt, though, we’ll need to do some cavorting on The Strip. Keep in mind, of course, I will not be wearing much green, but you can still talk to Jackie. :-D
Holy God, another person with vested interest in both Oregon and Tennessee?!?
Although I’m more of a Tennessee basketball fan and Duck football fan. Although I like Duck bball (not how they play, obviously), and I can easily say that Tennessee is the team I cheer for second to Oregon.
Did you know that playing in the SEC makes your football team inherently better than everyone else's?
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Mar 11, 2010 9:06 AM PST up reply actions
No comment
I had to sign up and post a comment just to say that this is the most thoughtful and intelligent list of comments on a news story I have EVER read.
My only comment on the Masoli/James situation is: thank god coach Kent was willing to step up and take some of the heat away from the football program by giving the sports media a story they couldn’t ignore.
that this is the most thoughtful and intelligent list of comments on a news story I have EVER read.
Careful, you might tarnish our good name of oddball comments, photoshop and MS Paint jobs.
Well Canzano, maybe your parents didn’t believe in you.
Addicted to Quack
How dare you? My MS Paint jobs are incredibly intelligent, mostly because it’s actually AppleWorks.
They call him Rags. Where he goes, no-hitters follow.
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