Quack Fix: Ducks fall to Cal in what might be Ernie Kent's last game, day of reckoning comes for Masoli and James
by jtlight on Mar 12, 2010 7:32 AM PST
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It's been a busy week for quack, and that continues today, as Chip Kelly will be announcing the fate of Jeremiah Masoli and LaMichael James. We'll have news updates whenever they are available, so much sure to check back regularly.
- Oregon fell to Cal yesterday 90-74, in a typical Oregon game. The Ducks weren't competitive, falling behind by 12 points six minutes into the game, and that was that. The closest Oregon got over the rest of the game was eight points.
- But the speculation after the game was on Ernie Kent's job status. Unless the Ducks get a postseason invite, this was almost certainly his final game. Ron Bellamy has an obituary of sorts on what has been one of the best eras in Oregon basketball history. Bellamy blames Kent's mismanagement of the roster on his demise, and thinks that a lot of the issues we've seen over the past few years would have been fixed next year. Bellamy also recounts much of Kent's career. While I think the inevitable Kent firing is necessary, it definitely won't feel great.
- The big news today will be Chip Kelly announcement on the status of Jeremiah Masoli and LaMichael James. There have been reports that Masoli's locker was cleaned out, but John Canzano has reported that to be false. So we'll just have to wait and see what Kelly decides to do with his two stars.
- Ed Dickson and Will Tukuafu competed in Oregon's first pro day. Dickson continues to wow scouts, as he improved on much of his combine performances. Tukuafu is doing whatever he can to catch the eye of the scouts. His draft stock is more uncertain, but he may have the ability to play either DE or OLB in a 3-4, which will make him more attractive to NFL teams.
- Oregon baseball opens up a 4 game series today against Seattle U, as they try to increase their winning streak. Seattle U has only reinstated their baseball team this year, so this is a great opportunity for the Ducks to pad their win total. If you're a Bi-Mart member, you can get buy one, get one tickets to today's game, which is at 5pm.
- The top ranked Oregon women's track team heads to the NCAA indoor track and field championships this weekend, and are in great shape to get a national title, with 11 qualifiers.
- Lastly, Avinash over at Cal Golden Blogs has a great piece on the Pac-10 changing the location of the Pac-10 tournament. In my mind, this really should happen. The Staples Center is an atrocious place to hold this tournament.
Got any other quack to share or comments on Kent or Kelly? Leave it below. GO DUCKS!
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Before the Courthouse gets underway
Let me just say that I think Ed’s getting the short end of the stick on his blocking abilities.
I made this post over at on the Niner Nation page in hopes of showing his solid blocking abilities:
As an Oregon Fan (and Niner fan), Let me show you some highlights from last year
Dickson is number 83.
Oregon puts a lot of emphasis on blocking for their WRs and TEs, so I think there may be a misconception about Ed’s blocking skills. In fact the motto for the Ducks is "No block, no rock" and as you can see Dickson saw the rock quite a bit throughout the season for a run-heavy offense. Check out some highlights that first came to mind:
Blocking:
Down in the Civil War with the Rose Bowl on the line on National TV, Dickson seals off the inside then releases outside to block the CB, springing LaMichael James for a 50+yd. TD run and to take the lead.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Lir8iXfWF8
A few plays earlier, Dickson blows the DE (#19) off the line to help LeGarrette Blount get the edge and score a key TD.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paGtYJsnbXU
Big time catches (aka clutch):
From the Arizona game, which was on National TV, lose and you’re relegated to the Holiday Bowl, win and you’re 1 game away from the Rose Bowl and Pac-10 title.
Game-tying TD with 6 seconds left:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6935NeHoP0
Key catch in 2OT that set up the winning TD run 2 plays later:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsuUJnXO-qU
"No one ever rises to low expectations." - Chip Kelly Head Coach at the Univ. of Oregon.
by SouthOfTheBorderDuck on Mar 12, 2010 7:43 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
I think that Dixon could be a very competent blocker. But he just doesn’t blow people away very often, which is fine in college, but in the pros that could become much more of a liability.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I hope Dixon's more of a competent thrower.
With regard to Dickson, I think the second youtube of his blocking shows he can get off the line and mix it up with bigger guys.
The article in the R-G about his pro day said he ripped the Scout’s shirt during a blocking drill, wish I had a picture of that!
"No one ever rises to low expectations." - Chip Kelly Head Coach at the Univ. of Oregon.
by SouthOfTheBorderDuck on Mar 12, 2010 8:25 AM PST up reply actions
Actually, I think Ed Dickson is lacking when it comes to blocking.
There were numerous times last season when you could see him visibly upset that he missed a crucial block or a key block downfield.
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Any predictions?
Masoli pleads Not Guilty
James Pleads No Contest to Harrasment
Masoli Suspended until court is resolved
James punishment will be handled internally
far off? waaaaay too optimistic?
I’ll second your predictions. I’m having trouble separating my predictions from my hopes, though.
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by ProbablyMonty on Mar 12, 2010 8:21 AM PST up reply actions
I'd be happy with that
Well as happy as one can be at this point.
I’d say James has to get some sort of public suspension, even though I don’t think he should. The problem with making a 1 game suspension is that all the haters will scream how it’s New Mexico… oh well, that’s how it’s done in the NC winning SEC, right?
"No one ever rises to low expectations." - Chip Kelly Head Coach at the Univ. of Oregon.
by SouthOfTheBorderDuck on Mar 12, 2010 8:22 AM PST up reply actions
I could see a one game suspension, but it really would be just for the public, not because he necessarily deserved it…if its just harrasment
I think a lot of community service hours would be best. I liked it when joepa made his players clean the stadium after a game. I think that sort of punishment is more effective. One game is one game. Not that big of a deal
by westspec on Mar 12, 2010 8:30 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
GeorgeSchroeder's Twitter:
LaMichael James has entered the courtroom with attorney, taken a seat.
"No one ever rises to low expectations." - Chip Kelly Head Coach at the Univ. of Oregon.
by SouthOfTheBorderDuck on Mar 12, 2010 8:25 AM PST reply actions
We’ll be updating the ATQ twitter with all the breaking news, so check that out.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
This sort of event is when journalism via twitter is appropriate
by westspec on Mar 12, 2010 8:34 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
10 days in jail! WTF?!?!
ajude34
I just left court room: LaMichael James pleads guilty to harassment, four other charges dropped. He was sentenced to 10 days in jail …
"No one ever rises to low expectations." - Chip Kelly Head Coach at the Univ. of Oregon.
by SouthOfTheBorderDuck on Mar 12, 2010 8:40 AM PST reply actions
Wow. Honestly, that’s enough punishment right there
by westspec on Mar 12, 2010 8:42 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
10 days in jail for harassment. Considering the fact that that is the same charge that the guys that caused Rob Beard to need facial reconstructive surgery got the same charge, that seems pretty insane.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Wow!!!
24 Months probation also?!?!?! Does this seem severe for misdemeanor Harrasment, or is it always that severe?
It sounds severe to me, lawyers?
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
The thing you have to take into consideration is that this is a plea of guilty in full satisfaction of the other charges. So if he was ever only charged with harassment, he most likely would not have been sentenced to this amount. But by pleading down his charges, as is typical, you’re going to be sentenced at the higher end of the punishment allowed by law for that charge.
by westspec on Mar 12, 2010 9:21 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
If I’m not mistaken, doesn’t that also give huge incentive to accuse someone of more than they’re guilty of?
Tracy Porter's gonna score! TRACY PORTER'S GONNA SCORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (HT Takimoto)
by AllSaintsDay on Mar 12, 2010 10:15 AM PST up reply actions
George Schroeder wrote at the bottom of one of his columns that the two days James has already served count and more importantly, he’s eligible for alternative programs and may not end up serving any more jail time.
The UO Sports Dude.com
by UOSportsDude on Mar 12, 2010 11:36 AM PST up reply actions
Agreed.
I wonder if Man vs. Man instead of Man vs. Woman makes a difference here?
"No one ever rises to low expectations." - Chip Kelly Head Coach at the Univ. of Oregon.
by SouthOfTheBorderDuck on Mar 12, 2010 8:49 AM PST up reply actions
Schroeder mentioned on his blog that it’d be later this afternoon.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
The law's coming!
You tell ‘em I’m coming. And hell’s coming with me, ya hear? HELL’S COMING WITH ME!
Defending maligned chants since 2009
No kidding
Where is everybody?
"No one ever rises to low expectations." - Chip Kelly Head Coach at the Univ. of Oregon.
by SouthOfTheBorderDuck on Mar 12, 2010 10:26 AM PST up reply actions
I touched off a discussion on the FanShot about LMJ’s sentencing. We’re all over there discussing the legitimacy of imprisoning all men in domestic violence situations regardless of evidence.
Tracy Porter's gonna score! TRACY PORTER'S GONNA SCORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (HT Takimoto)
by AllSaintsDay on Mar 12, 2010 11:06 AM PST up reply actions
Wow 10 days in the slammer
Seems a little harsher than I thought for just harassment.
Say what you mean, and say it mean. - Clint Ruin
Anyone else just see that shot by Turner
Holy COW!!! I love March.
Well Canzano, maybe your parents didn’t believe in you.
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Turner is a beast
Should be POY off the top of my head. His numbers are staggering
by Brian Floyd on Mar 12, 2010 11:30 AM PST up reply actions
Most impressive stat. 6 weeks after back surgery
Well Canzano, maybe your parents didn’t believe in you.
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I just watched the video
Forgot he broke his back. Holy crap
by Brian Floyd on Mar 12, 2010 11:33 AM PST up reply actions
I’d take him over Wall. I don’t want a PG like Rose or Wall, but I would love a SG like Turner
Well Canzano, maybe your parents didn’t believe in you.
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Look at his assist rate
He passes like a PG, rebounds like a forward, and shoots like a 2 guard.
I love the “leave it up in the air” celebration and Thad Matta losing his mind after that shot. Only thing that would’ve made it better was gus
by Brian Floyd on Mar 12, 2010 11:40 AM PST up reply actions
sigh, I love Gus. You know wherever he is, he was going crazy over that shot
Well Canzano, maybe your parents didn’t believe in you.
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They should record Gus watching the game, wherever he is, and dub it over the broadcast afterwards.
They call him Rags. Where he goes, no-hitters follow.
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