Quack Fix: After 13 seasons, Kent's tenure at Oregon comes to an end
by PaulSF on Mar 17, 2010 7:00 AM PDT
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Let's dedicate this morning's Quack Fix to former Oregon head basketball coach Ernie Kent. Wow, that's weird reading that, isn't it? Anyway, here you go. Happy Wednesday:
- After 13 seasons and a month (or more) of speculation, a statement regarding Ernie Kent's status as head coach of the Oregon men's basketball team was finally issued to the public yesterday, when Oregon Athletic Director Mike Bellotti announced that Kent's contract will not be renewed next season. Kent, the Ducks' all-time winningest coach, also spoke, once again showing his true professionalism, despite coming under fire multiple times in the last five years. Oregon President Richard Lariviere also issued a post from his blog in tribute of Kent's accomplishments.
- LeKendric Longmire was at the press conference, and answered some questions afterwards. He had pretty standard answers across the board, though it seems like he's ready for a fresh start. Like many of the fans, he seems to be sad to see an era end, but excited for a new one to begin.
- Of course, by the evening, the conversation had moved on to who will replace Kent as head coach. I'm putting my money on Texas A&M's Mark Turgeon.
- The Oregon softball team cracked the ESPN.com/USA Softball poll, landing at No. 25 this week. Unfortunately, they're the lowest of the seven (SEVEN!) Pac-10 teams ranked.
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GO DUCKS!
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its spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-O-B-L-I-G-A-T-E-D-T-O-D-O-I-T"
by JShufelt on Mar 17, 2010 7:30 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
WHOOO HOOO
We made it past ten days! Lets all get drunk and do stupid crap, then lie to Coach Kelly about it!
This off-season officially sucks for SEVEN(!!!!!!!) reasons and counting...
Happy fucking Pattie's Day
Now all the pseudo-Irish (ie Americans) can celebrate their heritage of fleeing from shortage of potatoes by wearing green, eating corned beef and drinking themselves stupid.
~ How much for the little girl? Your women - how much for the women? The little girl your 2 daughters, sell them to me, SELL ME YOUR CHILDREN!~
by My Name is Bryce on Mar 17, 2010 7:39 AM PDT reply actions
Since when have we ever needed a special holiday to wear green and drink ourselves stupid?
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, SBN's Oregon Ducks blog
by David Piper on Mar 17, 2010 7:40 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
what do you know of drinking yourself stupid
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
by haveasoda on Mar 17, 2010 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec'd for truthiness
I Don't Yell O I SCREAM!
by trumpetduck on Mar 17, 2010 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
As an Irish descendant, St. Patrick’s Day bugs the HELL out of me.
its spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-O-B-L-I-G-A-T-E-D-T-O-D-O-I-T"
my friend has an irish setter
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
watch our track team kick some ass today at 10:30am PT on ESPN2
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, SBN's Oregon Ducks blog
TwistNHook: In my view, it is Kelly’s job to punish Masoli for the damage that Masoli did to the team. That might be a controversial view, but I think that is the real reason why you see the disparities between James’ and Blount’s punishments and Masoli’s. James apologized, admitted his mistake. Masoli did not.
Trust is, BY FAR, the most important part of any organization. Ever. Whether you are talking about the team of people here at CGB or the Oregon football team, you need to trust that the other people working alongside you are people you can rely upon. Chip Kelly now knows (perhaps not for the first time) that he cannot rely upon Masoli. That is a pretty massive breach of trust. In a sport heavily dependent on team chemistry and reliance upon all the various moving parts, an argument could be made that the lying was MUCH worse than the actual crime (which was entering a building with intent to steal).
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100% agreed.
I think that this very accurately mirrors the views of Coach Kelly.
This off-season officially sucks for SEVEN(!!!!!!!) reasons and counting...
Still on the Kent thing
With all the speculation about who will be next, here is what I would hope for. I fondly remember the days of the Kamikazi-kids, and how their ferver for defense totally disrupted the competition and whatever offense they were attempting to run. We all hung our hats on that syle of play and I haven’t seen that kind of passion in a long time. I would like someone with a mixture of Bobby Knight and Doctor Ramsey in him. Someone with Jack’s knowledge of the game and Bobby’s disipline, but without the chair throwing feet kicking tantrums. I would also like the new coach to bleed green and gold much like Kent did. Most of all I would like someone who’s style of play would become a tradition at Oregon. I want someone that would require his opponents to totally change their game plan to get ready to play us, not the opposite. I wish for a style that we could once again hang our hats on. I guess the person I want is Dick HarterKnight Ramsey. Is he out there?
been down so long, it looks like up to me.
Only if Phog AllenJohn Woodenmiller turns it down.
everything is history, eventually.
by benzduck on Mar 17, 2010 8:21 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Rec'd for Phog Allen reference
But you’re old enough to have gone straight for the Naismith reference.
by HoodRiverDuck on Mar 17, 2010 8:47 AM PDT up reply actions
You got a bad bounce off the peach basket.
It’s just a part of sports.
by HoodRiverDuck on Mar 17, 2010 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions
It must have been that set-shot from the corner
Good, you would have had to fetch a ladder to get the ball outta the baskey anyway
been down so long, it looks like up to me.
by ducky darling on Mar 17, 2010 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions
It was my idea to cut the hole in the bottom.
Think I ever got ANY credit?
Fucking Naismith.
everything is history, eventually.
Fucking Naismith.
I have a very astrong suspicion this marks the first time in the history of the English language that these two words have been uttered together.
by HoodRiverDuck on Mar 17, 2010 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
In the latest installment of Reasons I Like the Internet:
I got thinking whether ‘fuck’ was a word at the turn of the 20th century, and if Mrs Naismith would have uttered it.
by HoodRiverDuck on Mar 17, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
In other news that I probably should've known,
Dr. Naismith was a GODDAMN CANADIAN.
by HoodRiverDuck on Mar 17, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep. Here's the current "standings":
2 Arizona 22-1 .957 1 Washington 22-1 .957 10 Arizona State 24-2 .923 11 Stanford 15-3 .833 12 California 19-4 .826 6 UCLA 17-4 .810 25 Oregon 18-5 .783 Oregon State 10-11 .476
Tracy Porter's gonna score! TRACY PORTER'S GONNA SCORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (HT Takimoto)
by AllSaintsDay on Mar 17, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I would just like to emphasize that this is absolutely ridiculous.
Tracy Porter's gonna score! TRACY PORTER'S GONNA SCORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (HT Takimoto)
by AllSaintsDay on Mar 17, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
The SEC of softball
West Coast bias, obv.
by HoodRiverDuck on Mar 17, 2010 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Hehe, always good to see the Beavs at the bottom, no matter what sport.
Chip Kelly-Bustin' Out The Banhammer Since 2009
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Mar 17, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm repping the O on St. Patty's day with a green Oregon shirt today.
Woot.
Chip Kelly-Bustin' Out The Banhammer Since 2009
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Mar 17, 2010 9:16 AM PDT reply actions
I would if I didn't have to work
Rocking the green sweater. Definitely putting on my U of O fleece when I get home though.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Oregon repping in San Diego, Knoxville, Corvallis, and Portland…all in a short ATQ comment thread.
Chip Kelly-Bustin' Out The Banhammer Since 2009
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Mar 17, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
It could be worse
We could have just blown a late lead and lost to Jacksonville on our home court as Arizona State did.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
that was an awesome way to kick off the best week of the year though
except for well…the pac-10 taking another low blow….
I can haz footbawl?
So McMillan's son makes 3 of 4 (and he's a crappy FT shooter)
And then the best FT shooter on the team goes 1 of 2 and we bank in the 3 for Jacksonville.
FAIL!
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Hopefully the Pac-10 will take another blow if the Boston Terriers
can beat the beavos at home. Please let it happen!
The chant later turned to “Fire Bobby,” and later became the chant across the court, with students on each side chanting “Fire” and the other side chanting “Bobby” rhythmically, much like they usually do for “Seton” and “Hall.”
At least our coach didnt get fired for being a jerk like good ol’ Bobby Gonzalez…
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=5003199
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
To be fair, he lost control of his players in that game, too
Video time! Who wants to see a groin punch?
by Brian Floyd on Mar 17, 2010 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Don't you even think about elbowing DD out of the way.
Carolina Panthers coach John Fox, Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Raheem Morris were in attendance. So were Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Gene Smith and Browns president Mike Holmgren.
by HoodRiverDuck on Mar 17, 2010 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
The way Holmgren's offseason is going
I wouldn’t be surprised if Tebow was their first pick. The way the Seahawk’s offseason is going, I’d like to know if we can get a refund on the Carroll/Schneider experience.
Do you know how many extra viewers the NFL will get from this? The Tebow haters will be relishing his wait, while others will just feel bad for him. Genius move.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Not so fast.
The NFL is switching to a new format for the Draft. 1st round is on Thursday (Prime time), Rounds 2-3 on Friday and 4-7 on Saturday. Is it me or is this just another reason to have (insert name of QB in question here) be in attendance the second day of the draft to be that feel good story. All while not having to be embarrassed on the first day. Coincidence? Probably but we are talking about media and a certain QB (from a Southeast university).
It makes sense
Colt McCoy was also rumored to be on the guest list. But if you’re going to bring them, I don’t think you could just have them show up the second day. What if someone does actually decide to grab one in the first round? It does make sense in that they’re doubling the amount of invitees this year and it will give them some good Friday filler.
You could pull a Brandon Jennings
And have them come out randomly ten picks later as he did at last year’s NBA draft.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Totally OT
I know this isn’t really a place for personal stuff, but you guys are a great community, so I’m sharing.
Wyatt “Little Gorby” Flude was born today at 1:53 PM. He was born with a severe case of osteogenesis imperfecta. Four months ago, the doctors gave him basically a 1% shot to live. But right now he is breathing on his own, eating well, and resting comfortably in the intensive care unit. I’m not sure there’s anyone happier than me tonight.
Oh, and just to tie it all together, the nurse’s gave him a green woolen hat to keep his head warm. That may have something to do with St. Patricks Day, but I think it’s because they know he’s a Ducks fan.
Sorry to get sentimental on you. Carry on with the Quack.
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by Gorbachav5 on Mar 17, 2010 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs
Congrats!
But honestly, your son was just born and you are posting on ATQ!!?? Are you crazy!!?? Get out there and do whatever it is that people do when their child is just born!!
This off-season officially sucks for SEVEN(!!!!!!!) reasons and counting...
Ha!
Normally I would agree with you. But there’s nothing to be done right now. He’s in ICU having his heart rate and breathing monitored. He’s not completely out of the woods yet as far as health issues. So I’m with my wife in our hospital room resting. If everything goes well, we’ll be able to bring him into the room with us tomorrow morning.
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Gorby as a valued member of this community I think I speak for everyone when I say, our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Take care of that little one, I’m positive Chip Kelly has designs for him about 18 years from now.
Hey, I'm Quinn. What's your name?
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Congrats man
He sounds like a fighter. Best of luck to you and yours.
by Brian Floyd on Mar 17, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
You do realize, of course, the amount of shite little Gorby is going to take all the way through school for being born on a pseudo-holiday. Would one day sooner or later have made enough difference to compensate for this?
Fortunately, any neo-nate wing generally has the best nursing staff in any hospital. He’s in good hands.
Don’t forget to take care of his mommy while you’re at it.
Best wishes. Lighting a candle for you all tonite.
everything is history, eventually.
Marvelous.
I was thinking about that thread where you were taking name suggestions just the other day and was about to ask you how far along your wife was.
Wyatt’s a good name. What was the middle name you wanted?
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I have a Ropert is God™ complex.
He’s going to take flak for this at some point, but hey, it’s a middle name, right?
His middle name is Lynn. Wyatt Lynn Flude. Two reasons: 1) That’s his grandfather’s middle name (on his mother’s side), and 2) It makes his initials W.L.F., so we fully plan on calling him “Wolf.”
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Way to go Big Gorb, Lil' Gorb, and Mrs. Gorb
Take care Gorbafamily, my best.
My parents don't believe in Canzano either.
by Bill Musgrave on Mar 18, 2010 3:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Exciting stuff. I’m glad to hear the improvement.
its spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-O-B-L-I-G-A-T-E-D-T-O-D-O-I-T"
Thank you all
My wife and I are grateful for your thoughts and prayers.
You guys (and ladies) are a great group of people, and I’m glad I can call myself a part of this community.
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Congratulations
Hopefully everything goes smoothly from here on out. I’ll second everything Matt Daddy said.
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
Congrats, and I wish him the best.
Chip Kelly-Bustin' Out The Banhammer Since 2009
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Mar 18, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
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