Quack Fix: Baseball headed to Connecticut, golf looks to bring home national title

by jtlight on Jun 1, 2010 7:41 AM PDT in Morning Quack Fix

Having your power go out in the morning really can really mess up your day, and delay the quack.

After a stellar second season for the Oregon baseball team, the Ducks are headed to the NCAA postseason, and are headed to Norwich, Connecticut to take on Florida State, Connecticut, and Central Connecticut state in the NCAA regionals, where the Ducks will be the No. 3 seed in the 4-team bracket. And while the Ducks will try to do some damage in the tournament, the fact that the Ducks even made the postseason is a testament to their hard work since the end of the end of last season.
While we all want the Ducks to do well next weekend, it's also a time to reflect on the teams achievement this year. The Ducks improved in every aspect of the game, and are doing what no one thought possible when the season began.
There are a lot of videos out of team reaction. OregonLive has some interviews with George Horton and Eddie Rodriguez, as well as the scene of the team watch party. GoDucks.TV has a number of uncut interviews with players and coaches, including Horton, Scott McGough, and athletic trainer Tom Embree.
It's been a big spring for Oregon sports, and Oregon golf looks to carry that on today, as they head into the NCAA championships as the top-seeded team. Oregon is a young team, but made nationals last year, which gives them experience as well. The Ducks are prepared, and after bringing home the first regional title in school history, will look to add a national title as well.
Bob Rickert wishes a fond farewell to Kenny Payne, who he predicts will be a head coach in no time. Payne did a great job for Oregon, and Bob's sentiment's echo most Duck fans.

There's more than enough quack to go around, so leave any other news below. GO DUCKS!

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Caption Contest #12 (I promised standings yesterday, but work went until 10:30. So i'll do it later today)

Half the wheels, twice the alibi.

by axemen23 on Jun 1, 2010 9:07 AM PDT reply actions

I hate school computers...here's the pic

Half the wheels, twice the alibi.

by axemen23 on Jun 1, 2010 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions

It’s mine… my own… my prrrreeecious…

its spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-A-L-I-T-T-L-E-I-L-L-L-A-T-E-L-Y"

by JShufelt on Jun 1, 2010 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions

Travon Patterson is under the impression that he gets to catch a football in a game against Oregon. Travon Patterson is stupid for thinking that. Do you hear me Travon Patterson? YOU ARE STUPID.

They call him Rags. Where he goes, no-hitters follow.
Addicted to Quack, the home of Tako Tuesdays

by Takimoto on Jun 1, 2010 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Someone's good at this game

Tako wins and has a 2 point lead
Tako 4
PDX 3
TQA8 1
Jayon 1
Mack 1
QAK 1
Shu 1
Kyle C 1

Half the wheels, twice the alibi.

by axemen23 on Jun 1, 2010 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions

obviously I'm not good at math.

Half the wheels, twice the alibi.

by axemen23 on Jun 1, 2010 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions

The ball is made by Nike. The ball belongs to Oregon.

btw, a GREAT report on Oregon’s Defense by FishDuck:
http://oregon.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=1130&tid=134063551&mid=134063551&sid=1065&style=2

"If you can't copy 'em, don't imitate ''em."
YOGI BERRA

by Famous Duck on Jun 1, 2010 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions

He cross-posted that everywhere, including here. Check the fanshots.

its spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-A-L-I-T-T-L-E-I-L-L-L-A-T-E-L-Y"

by JShufelt on Jun 1, 2010 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions

Let me show you my ‘O’…oh, hey, a football!

Defending maligned chants since 2009

by Gorbachav5 on Jun 1, 2010 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions

If I catch the guy who caught the ball, it still counts as a reception, right? Right? OOF

STILL stopping every few minutes to realize "Whoa. The Saints won the Super Bowl."

by AllSaintsDay on Jun 1, 2010 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions

Travon: Whats the deal with these corn nuts?

by mackjones23 on Jun 1, 2010 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions

Jeremiah Masoli was not the first Duck to get caught stealing.

by JonathanPDX on Jun 1, 2010 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions

You went to USC to go pro?

Looks like you’re still empty handed.

I feel like I should say something smart.

by Jayon on Jun 1, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

This comment is my personal favorite.

A rec for you sir!

Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.

by CaDuck on Jun 1, 2010 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions

the Oregon “O” hand sign is born

by echo31 on Jun 1, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Some good stats from Jake over at Building the Dam.

Looks like Oregon and OSU are in a really good position to move forward, at least statistically. Both ended up in very favorable regionals, and have the best chances of any 3-seeds to advance, and both have better chances than most 2-seeds.

--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog

by jtlight on Jun 1, 2010 9:12 AM PDT reply actions

Changes coming to Pac-10

A Pac-10 Chancellors and Presidents will be meeting this weekend, and Cal’s Chancellor is expecting some significant changes.

--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog

by jtlight on Jun 1, 2010 9:18 AM PDT reply actions

Pac-10 network please

Not because I’d watch it so much as it would lift all our programs.

The Pac-12, the conference of ~~champions~~ kicking your ass.

"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely

by skywaker9 on Jun 1, 2010 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions

Our future QB is really really fast.

While I don’t typically put a lot of faith in 40 times reported, these happened at a combine, with multiple watches and runs. He’s definitely got legit speed.

--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog

by jtlight on Jun 1, 2010 11:37 AM PDT reply actions

I love how he was faster than even the running backs and receivers there.

University of Oregon, a.k.a. the school you're jealous of.

by jcolomy on Jun 1, 2010 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions

It’s good to know that he has a really good burst, that should help him escape the pocket. But I would be happy to see him add 15 pounds even if it slows his 40 time as a result.

Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.

by CaDuck on Jun 1, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions

The combine results (which they usually measure there, though it didn’t list) had him at 190, a large improvement from his previous weight.

--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog

by jtlight on Jun 1, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions

good luck in golf

Purdue’s ladies team recently became the first “cold weather” school to win the National championship.

A futile crusade to prevent mass ignorance

HammerAndRails, SBNation's Boilermaker Blog

by BoilerTMill on Jun 1, 2010 12:49 PM PDT reply actions

Non-Duck related, but still awesome.

His organ donation card also lists his mullet.

Onto victory urge the heroes, of our mighty Oregon!

by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Jun 1, 2010 5:10 PM PDT reply actions

No. 3 seed with best chance to reach supers: Oregon

Don’t underestimate the chances of George Horton leading the Ducks into the super regionals in the program’s second year since reinstatement. They rank fifth in the nation with a 3.28 ERA entering regional play, and neither Florida State nor Connecticut have had much of an opportunity to defend West Coast baseball this season. The Norwich Regional has no clear-cut favorite, so Oregon’s pitching staff puts it in a strong position to advance.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=5236848

Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton

by NEP on Jun 1, 2010 8:56 PM PDT reply actions