Quack Fix: Fall camp continues, assessing the kicking situation, Maehl ready to lead
by jtlight on Aug 13, 2010 7:48 AM PDT
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PrintFall camp is rolling along, and if you haven't been checking out the great fanposts by axemen23 and qsouther, who have been able to attend the practices each day, and been kind enough to share their thoughts. On to today's quack!
- Rob Moseley has his day 4 recap, and notes that the QB's interceptions were down today (more from John Hunt). However, ball security is still a concern, which John Hunt and Ken Goe also noted (though Goe also has some praise for Josh Huff). This was a huge issue last year for the Ducks, who were tied for 8th in the conference in fumbles last year. With a new QB, the Ducks can't afford that again this year. Andy McNamara also has a recap of the practice, and includes a note on a great catch by Brandon Williams over the middle, splitting John Boyett and Eddie Pleasant. But that just got me excited about Pleasant and Boyett patrolling the middle, ready for some big hits.
- Rob Moseley also has a piece on the kicking situation, which is one of the Ducks main concerns going into this season. The coaching staff is doing its best to put pressure on the kickers during camp, to prepare them for game situations. Rob Beard has been working hard over the offseason, and has a good shot to win the job, but will be pushed hard by Alejandro Maldonado, who is very versatile.
- 4 Oregon walk-ons have been given scholarships this year. Max Forer, Justin Hoffman, Brian Butterfield, and Chad Peppars were all rewarded for their work and performance on the field. Based on jerseys worn, Brian Butterfield will be the most popular former walk-on in the history of the program. Also, Rob Moseley notes that this gives Oregon 84 players on scholarship, leaving room for one more player this year.
- Ken Goe has a good piece on Jeff Maehl today (and if you missed it, here's an interview by Jerry Allen with Jeff), and his surprising rise to Oregon's top receiver. Maehl had a steep learning curve, but progressed as last season went on, and had big games in the last two regular season games. He's also added 10 pounds of muscle over the offseason. Oregon has some good talent at the WR position. I'm hoping that it can really be unleashed this season.
- Jon Wilner has a piece on conference TV revenue distribution, and where things may be headed with football alignment in the Pac-12. As usual, things come down to the LA schools. While everyone talks about recruiting, the big issue is the TV money that the LA schools bring.
- GoDucks.TV has had a large number of interviews with players and coaches this week. Today they have interviews with Coach Greatwood and Coach Kelly.
Got more quack? Thoughts on the QB situation? Leave your comments below. GO DUCKS!
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I feel like I was robbed of seeing TJ Ward decapitate someone last year and I’m hoping Pleasant makes up for my disappointment.
And in the Yell-O corner, with a 2009 conference record of 8 wins, 1 loss...the REIGNING...DEFENDING...UNDISPUTED Champions of the PAC TEN...the Oregon Ducks!
by MarineCorpsDuck on Aug 13, 2010 8:25 AM PDT reply actions
Wow! Dustin Hoffman's gonna be a walk-on?
>>4 Oregon walk-ons have been given scholarships this year. Max Forer, Justin Hoffman, Brian Butterfield, and Chad Peppars were all rewarded for their work and performance on the field.<<
I knew the guy was talented, but never figured he had the stuff for Div-I football!
Life is a sport: Watch other people play it.
Didn't you know?
Autistic savants have crazy football skills.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 13, 2010 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, cover 2, cover 2, yeah. Definitely a cover 2. Need to throw the slant route, cover 2. Cover 2 yeah.
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
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by Matt Daddy on Aug 13, 2010 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It isn't the bourbon talking
I’m just giggling like a schoolgirl at this.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 13, 2010 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I am missing the reference.
it’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-T-H-E-N-E-E-D-T-O-I-N-V-I-T-E-T-H-O-S-E-G-U-Y-S"
I'm an excellent driver.
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by mackjones23 on Aug 13, 2010 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Definitely not wearing any underwear.
They call him Rags. Where he goes, no-hitters follow.
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I’m surprised he has eligibility left. Isn’t he a graduate?
Average Score Since 2004: Oregon 42 Washington 17
by benzduck on Aug 13, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I want to say one word to you. Just one word. Are you listening?
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by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 13, 2010 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed on Pleasant
I want to see some Wesley Mallard-like hits from Pleasant this year. If the opponent’s helmet ends up flying end over end into the air, then that’s a bonus.
Interesting piece on Maehl, especially the part about needing to identify the necessary route once he comes to the line. I bet his worst recurring nightmare is breaking a huddle and having absolutely no idea what to do.
Anyway, I live in the greater Seattle area so I’m going to go to the Husky’s practice today at 3 p.m…mostly to humor myself. Jake Locker: nice guy, a History major like I was, but 9-20 and no bowl appearances in his life.
Go Ducks!
Tukuafu signs with 49ers
Will Tukuafu has signed a 2-year contract with the 49ers. Not bad for a non-drafted free agent. Story here
I don't deal in hyperbole.
The U of O: Where idle hands are the devil's workshop.
by ProbablyMonty on Aug 13, 2010 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Going into the season, can’t really argue with it. It’ll be interesting to see where things end up.
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It was heavily experience based.
I’d love to compare this to what it looks like after the season. There’s a ton of good QBs in the conference.
There’s a ton of good QBs in the conference.
And Brock Osweiler!
The U of O: Where idle hands are the devil's workshop.
by ProbablyMonty on Aug 13, 2010 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
A few Ducks on ESPN last night
Did anyone catch the Baltimore Ravens hosting the Carolina Panthers last night? In the 2nd quarter the Ravens were driving with their second string QB and Dickson and Demetrius Williams caught some passes. The Monday Night Football crew had some great praises for Ed Dickson. Williams has an uphill battle as Baltimore has signed some solid free agent WRs, but he will get some playing time. It was great.
What wasn’t great was seeing Matt Moore play early on for Carolina. Looks like he will start and then try and hold off Clausen through the year. Clausen looked alright in the pocket last night against the quick and vicious Ravens ‘D’.
Friends dont let friends go to Oregon State, hell, even root for them.
by WashingtonDCduck on Aug 13, 2010 9:33 AM PDT reply actions
Clausen
Jaws was all over Clausen’s jock, i had to put it on mute it was so bad.
Ya, I thought Jaws was going to leave the booth and follow Clausen into the showers. Ever since he showed up in a Limo to South Bend when he was a freshman out of high school I have never really like Clausen all that much. Overall, like a lot of people I find Notre Dame and their fans a tad smug- the perfect ‘bad guy’ like the Yankees in MLB. Clausen fit the character perfectly.
Friends dont let friends go to Oregon State, hell, even root for them.
by WashingtonDCduck on Aug 13, 2010 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions
The ESPN NFL crews have been so bad over the years.
Jaws is terrible, but possibly a slight upgrade of Tony Kornheiser
Kornheiser was the worst broadcaster in the history of the world.
Thats right. He was the worst broadcaster EVER. I actually think he is a good fit on Pardon the Interruption (based off of the two times I have seen that show), but he was atrocious in the broadcast booth.
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Gus Johnson should be required to call every single game. In any sport. In fact, I suggest we clone him and have every game called by a Gus Johnson team. With Gus #3 roaming the sideline.
by JonathanPDX on Aug 13, 2010 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Imagine Gus Johnson calling the Arizona game last season...
I think both he, and his clones would have died.
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Perhaps I'm in the minority with respect to Gus Johnson
But I don’t find him to be great football play by play guy. During a televised broadcast I find the best play by play announcers are the ones I don’t notice, that let the action unfold for you.
Gus’s shtick draws attention to himself and away from what’s going on the field.
by AcadianTraverse on Aug 13, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Friends dont let friends go to Oregon State, hell, even root for them.
by WashingtonDCduck on Aug 13, 2010 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Checking in on some Ducks in the NFL
Sent an email to one of the writers for the Baltimore Raven’s blog Baltimore Beatdown and asked him how the Ducks were doing for them in training camp. Here’s how he replied:
Hey Matt, thanks for checking in. Your Ducks have been doing great this offseason.
Ed Dickson is a freak athlete and alot more polished than we thought he was going to be as a rookie. Had 2 huge catches in our first preseason game for first downs and is definitely going to be a down field threat for us this year. He could be an Antonio Gates type of TE. We love what we see in Dickson with his professionalism and desire to dominate when in the game.
Demetrius Williams has had maybe the best camp to date. This guy has made some amazing catches all throughout the summer and is fighting for a key backup role in our offense. D-Will has always been a deep threat for the Ravens and it is showing this year. As long as Williams can stay healthy, he has a great chance to be a key contributor to our offense.
Now, Haloti Ngata. Do I really have to say anything? The guy is THE BEST defensive lineman in the league and is the biggest piece to our defense. Everything starts (and stops) with Ngata. Nobody really understands just how athletic this guy is and how many things he can do on the football field. Ngata is the best player on the Ravens, hands down.
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Thanks for sharing that piece. Haloti has been through so much in his life, loosing both parents at a young age, and he deserves all the recognition he’s getting. We knew one another back on campus in Eugene, and he’s one of the more humble guys you will ever meet.
“He could be an Antonio Gates type of TE”, wow. That’s a big statement. Last night Dickson looked sharp, and like he’s grasping the offense well. He’s got some good guys around him in Baltimore to learn from- Todd Heap is one of the league’s best TEs over the past few years.
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by WashingtonDCduck on Aug 13, 2010 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Surprisingly some of the B-more writers I’ve talked to are really glad Dickson is there because they’re sick of all the drops that Heap has had over the years. Some of the concerns with Dickson were on his run blocking, but I think he’s turning heads with just how athletic he is and how much he can do.
Plus, it’s good to see D-Will having a great camp. Many thought he might be on his way out, but it looks like he’s healthy and ready to compete for playing time. Also, a deep threat is something that B0more needs.
To be honest, as a Steeler fan all of this makes me sick. I love D-Will, Dickson and Ngata and watching them tear up the league and the AFC North is going to be hard for me.
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If the Steelers DB's (and pass coverage as a whole) play as bad as they did against Baltimore as they did when Dixon started,
You will get to watch Ed Dickson tear it up out there!
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So CaDuck
If you could have Gates or Dickson on the Chargers, which one would you take?
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This is a very interesting question.
Gates is obviously a very proven top tier tight end in the NFL. However, he is starting to age, and may only have 3-5 years in front of him (FYI, he is currently 30 y.o). (the Chargers organization just gave him a fat new contract though) Right now I would take Gates over Dickson ten times out of ten, because it is obvious what you are going to get with Gates. Not to mention, the Chargers need a reliable threat to help mitigate the loss of Vincent Jackson. I would guess that if you were to ask me that in two or three years, I would prefer to have Dickson on the Chargers at that point. Gates’ career should be on the downswing at that point, and Dickson should be coming to his own then.
They are very similar tight ends, and I think they are a great comparison. Gates is 6’ 4" and 260lbs, Dickson is 6’ 5" and 250. They both perfectly encompass the new breed of tight end, which is basically less of a blocker than before at the LOS, and now another receiving threat.
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As a fellow Chargers fan, I’m going to step in here and say Gates. The reason for this is that San Diego needs to win a Super Bowl in about the next 2-3 years or this team will completely blown up. If they don’t win a Super Bowl, and do get blown up, that’s when we trade Gates for Dickson with the future in mind.
And in the Yell-O corner, with a 2009 conference record of 8 wins, 1 loss...the REIGNING...DEFENDING...UNDISPUTED Champions of the PAC TEN...the Oregon Ducks!
by MarineCorpsDuck on Aug 13, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
As a Tampa fan I feel the same way about the Panthers
Watching video of this stiff arm is basically my own form of water torture.
He then does it again running around the left side for the touchdown.
Things found in J-Stew’s pocket after that game, a stick of gum, car keys, some lint, Ronde Barber.
by AcadianTraverse on Aug 13, 2010 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Co-signed, from elsewhere in the NFC South
"[T]here's only one team that has a chance to try to repeat." ~ Sean Payton
by AllSaintsDay on Aug 14, 2010 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions
That Wilner article is a joke
He throws up two years of revenue data, that shows Oregon as second place in revenue, then leaves it open to the reader to form an opinion as to which schools are likely to side with the LA schools regarding revenue sharing. If he was really interested in opening up a meaningful discussion on this topic, why wouldn’t he show some more data. I’d like to see the revenues over 5, 10, 15 years. How the hell can I form a meaningful opinion based on only two data points?
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This thread needs some life...
Huard gonna go back to throw…
--Dave
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by David Piper on Aug 13, 2010 11:03 AM PDT reply actions 6 recs
sets up looks throws to the corner of the end zone
by runfast on Aug 13, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
Holy same time Batman!
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington...like Jonathan Stewart, and Dennis Dixon."
by mackjones23 on Aug 13, 2010 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
it is INTERCEPTED! INTERCEPTED! THE DUCKS HAVE THE BALL!
it’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-T-H-E-N-E-E-D-T-O-I-N-V-I-T-E-T-H-O-S-E-G-U-Y-S"
by JShufelt on Aug 13, 2010 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
DOWN TO THE 35, THE 40, KENNY WHEATON'S GONNA SCORE
And in the Yell-O corner, with a 2009 conference record of 8 wins, 1 loss...the REIGNING...DEFENDING...UNDISPUTED Champions of the PAC TEN...the Oregon Ducks!
by MarineCorpsDuck on Aug 13, 2010 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
KENNY WHEATON'S GONNA SCORE!!!
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
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by Matt Daddy on Aug 13, 2010 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
THE TWENTY… THE TEN! TOUCHDOWN!
it’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-T-H-E-N-E-E-D-T-O-I-N-V-I-T-E-T-H-O-S-E-G-U-Y-S"
by JShufelt on Aug 13, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
TOUCHDOWN KENNY WHEATON
ON THE INTERCEPTION!!!
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
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by Matt Daddy on Aug 13, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
THE MOST IMPROBABLE FINISH TO THE FOOTBALL GAME!!
it’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-T-H-E-N-E-E-D-T-O-I-N-V-I-T-E-T-H-O-S-E-G-U-Y-S"
by JShufelt on Aug 13, 2010 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
KENNY WHEATON...ON THE INTERCEPTION
And in the Yell-O corner, with a 2009 conference record of 8 wins, 1 loss...the REIGNING...DEFENDING...UNDISPUTED Champions of the PAC TEN...the Oregon Ducks!
by MarineCorpsDuck on Aug 13, 2010 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
THE MOST IMPROBABLE FINISH TO THE FOOTBALL GAME!!
it’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-T-H-E-N-E-E-D-T-O-I-N-V-I-T-E-T-H-O-S-E-G-U-Y-S"
by JShufelt on Aug 13, 2010 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
Sets up, looks, throws to the corner of the endzone
"Legends are made on the shores of Lake Washington...like Jonathan Stewart, and Dennis Dixon."
by mackjones23 on Aug 13, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
It is INTERCEPTED, INTERCEPTED THE DUCKS HAVE THE BALL!
And in the Yell-O corner, with a 2009 conference record of 8 wins, 1 loss...the REIGNING...DEFENDING...UNDISPUTED Champions of the PAC TEN...the Oregon Ducks!
by MarineCorpsDuck on Aug 13, 2010 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
DOWN TO THE 35, THE 40, KENNY WHEATON’S GONNA SCORE!
it’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-T-H-E-N-E-E-D-T-O-I-N-V-I-T-E-T-H-O-S-E-G-U-Y-S"
by JShufelt on Aug 13, 2010 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
KENNY WHEATON IS GONNA SCORE...20...THE 10
And in the Yell-O corner, with a 2009 conference record of 8 wins, 1 loss...the REIGNING...DEFENDING...UNDISPUTED Champions of the PAC TEN...the Oregon Ducks!
by MarineCorpsDuck on Aug 13, 2010 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
KENNY WHEATON'S GONNA SCORE!!
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
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by Matt Daddy on Aug 13, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
TOUCHDOWN! KENNY WHEATON! ON THE INTERCEPTIOOOOON!
"I have a very strong distaste for Oregon State and Washington. Also Stanford.
by mackjones23 on Aug 13, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
THE MOST IMPROBABLE FINISH TO A FOOTBALL GAME
And in the Yell-O corner, with a 2009 conference record of 8 wins, 1 loss...the REIGNING...DEFENDING...UNDISPUTED Champions of the PAC TEN...the Oregon Ducks!
by MarineCorpsDuck on Aug 13, 2010 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
we really need to be more coordinated on this thing
"Our expectations are to win every game we play. I don’t know if that’s ever going to happen .... but no one ever rises to low expectations." --Chip Kelly
2 at a time is a new wrinkle.
And in the Yell-O corner, with a 2009 conference record of 8 wins, 1 loss...the REIGNING...DEFENDING...UNDISPUTED Champions of the PAC TEN...the Oregon Ducks!
by MarineCorpsDuck on Aug 13, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Is this a concept similar to the double rainbow?
"Our expectations are to win every game we play. I don’t know if that’s ever going to happen .... but no one ever rises to low expectations." --Chip Kelly
This is the best meme AtQ has ever had,
in the history of forever.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 13, 2010 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh my God, what does it mean?! Double rainbow all the way!
by JonathanPDX on Aug 13, 2010 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Down to the 35! To the 40! Kenny Wheaton’s Gonna Score!
"Our expectations are to win every game we play. I don’t know if that’s ever going to happen .... but no one ever rises to low expectations." --Chip Kelly
by axemen23 on Aug 13, 2010 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
I feel like dog-piling Kenny Wheaton in the end zone
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
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We really need to clean this up in rehearsal.
by JonathanPDX on Aug 13, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Look man,
It’s only the first week of Fall Camp. I’m sure that the mods will go over some film, and coach us up right.
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
I expect to run some stairs this afternoon though
"Our expectations are to win every game we play. I don’t know if that’s ever going to happen .... but no one ever rises to low expectations." --Chip Kelly
Not good enough!
The first post went up at 11:03. The last came in at 11:15. Are you really telling me we can only run it back twice in 12 minutes? That’s not game speed!
Well consider
that the defense had to get set and then
Huard gonna go back to throw the ball…
"I have a very strong distaste for Oregon State and Washington. Also Stanford.
good god, we're gonna run Kenny Wheaton to death.
"Our expectations are to win every game we play. I don’t know if that’s ever going to happen .... but no one ever rises to low expectations." --Chip Kelly
Chip Kelly would have Kenny Wheaton in good enough shape to handle it
--Dave
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Someone needs to find a GIF of Jerry biting through his tongue halfway through the call..
Average Score Since 2004: Oregon 42 Washington 17
I think we ran it back at least 2.5 times.
"Our expectations are to win every game we play. I don’t know if that’s ever going to happen .... but no one ever rises to low expectations." --Chip Kelly
Imagine how Kenny Wheaton feels
"I have a very strong distaste for Oregon State and Washington. Also Stanford.
by mackjones23 on Aug 13, 2010 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
"I’m just glad to be remembered," Wheaton says. "If people only know Kenny Wheaton because of that play, I’m glad and proud to be associated with that play."
The U of O: Where idle hands are the devil's workshop.
by ProbablyMonty on Aug 13, 2010 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Well I was just saying
He had to pick off Huard and run it back for a score twice in the period of about 3 minutes.
"I have a very strong distaste for Oregon State and Washington. Also Stanford.
by mackjones23 on Aug 13, 2010 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh, uh, that.
Yep, looks like I missed the point. Ah, well.
The U of O: Where idle hands are the devil's workshop.
by ProbablyMonty on Aug 13, 2010 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
according to Duck Sports Now via Twitter
Friday’s Oregon football practice has been changed to 1:45 – 4 p.m. #GoDucks
I’m not really sure why it takes so long to decide this conference alignment thing. At the end of the day, there are only so many ways to align 12 teams, and of those there are only so many worth even looking at. If the goal beyond sentimental alignments is maximizing exposure to LA, the math’s not that hard.
I say we pick two division captains, and all the teams line up in a row, and they take turns picking who they want in their division.
Sorry, WSU… you’re getting picked last.
it’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-T-H-E-N-E-E-D-T-O-I-N-V-I-T-E-T-H-O-S-E-G-U-Y-S"
Or first
If the captain’s want to win the conference.
"I have a very strong distaste for Oregon State and Washington. Also Stanford.
by mackjones23 on Aug 13, 2010 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Former Duck Andrew Wheating is running the 800m at London in ~4 min. Here’s a live feed if you want to watch: mms://85.111.3.55/ntvspor (fyi, the link opens to WMP)
Adding to the Quack Fix...
Bellotti quoted in an ESPN article pertaining to college offenses/ QB’s
“You want to be a special project for a team,” said former Oregon coach Mike Bellotti, now an ESPN analyst. “If you only have three days to prepare for a team, you want to be different. You want to have something they haven’t seen. That’s why I brought the spread option to the Pac-10 [in 2007]. I saw what Bowling Green and Northwestern were doing. They were beating better people.”
That has been the secret of the service academies for years.
“You never want to play Air Force or Navy during the regular season,” Bellotti said. “You want them in the first game or the bowl game. Otherwise, you can’t teach your team what to do. You can’t teach your scout team how to give your starters a look. That’s the scariest thing about special projects.”
Mahlzan at Auburn has a cool little offense going on. I think he and Kelly should swap notes. I don’t care for the wildcat thing that Mahlzan is known for, but the other stuff he’s been doing would be great with the speed we have at Oregon.
it’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-T-H-E-N-E-E-D-T-O-I-N-V-I-T-E-T-H-O-S-E-G-U-Y-S"
The fake reverse play action play that Auburn runs (the third play in the video) could be very effective with either DT or Costa at QB. They will not be as capable at the Zone Read as Masoli may have been, so wrinkles such as that would be a good way to keep the defense confused by misdirection. I hope that we see some more diversity in the play calls this season, because we have so many fast and versatile players on our roster now.
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
So, trivia question
Can you spell better than Alabama’s FB program?
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Ya, but can he/she run a 4.4 forty like Shu's Grandma?
The rest of the off season can get the fuck off my lawn.
by Bill Musgrave on Aug 13, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Fun day at practice today
Competition day+Tyrell Irvin officially welcoming Seastrunk to D1 football+95 degrees on the field+an appearance by Keenan Howry=best day this week.
Quinn will have some form of a re-cap up later.
"Our expectations are to win every game we play. I don’t know if that’s ever going to happen .... but no one ever rises to low expectations." --Chip Kelly
please check your email.
"Our expectations are to win every game we play. I don’t know if that’s ever going to happen .... but no one ever rises to low expectations." --Chip Kelly
Can you describe what happened in greater deail?
Was Seastrunk trying to catch a pass over the middle of the field? Was it just a typical draw play that went horribly wrong (or awesome, you know, depending on your perspective)?
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Quinn will get there tonight I'm sure
savor the suspense. Lets just say that he was wide awake afterwards.
"Our expectations are to win every game we play. I don’t know if that’s ever going to happen .... but no one ever rises to low expectations." --Chip Kelly
Dear Dave and Jconant
please answer the messages I sent you on facebook asap. Muchas Gracias.
"Our expectations are to win every game we play. I don’t know if that’s ever going to happen .... but no one ever rises to low expectations." --Chip Kelly
Reminder for those of us in Porltand
LGB makes his pre-season debut tonight against Seattle on Fox at 7 PM (local TV only).
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
My bad
Its actually live nationally on NFL Network.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
No LGB or WT3 halfway thru the 2nd. In case you weren’t sure, Nick Reed is still all kinds of fun to watch.
They call him Rags. Where he goes, no-hitters follow.
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WT3 just had a massive hit
Oh and DD threw a big TD in his game tonight.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Blount just came in
Got smacked on his first play (which was nullified by off sides on Seattle).
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
S. Johnson seriously hurt
This may help LGB, he was considered to be his top competition.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Very ugly injury
That’s shitty because the clock was past zero when that ball was snapped. If that’s not preseason, that play doesn’t happen.
They call him Rags. Where he goes, no-hitters follow.
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And same guy who had his windpipe crushed by some weights last season while at USC
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
LGB
Not much there both carries I’ve seen. Stafon Johnson was kicking butt, too bad he got hurt, looked bad.
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I think he's done for the year
Unfortunately, that’s brutal for Johnson.
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Wow,
Very tough break. I hope that he is able to work hard and find another way on the field. If there is anyone who has earned it, Johnson sure has.
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When you see a group prayer by the team who's player just got hurt
Its usually a very bad sign unfortunately.
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Very tough break.
Unfortunate choice of words.
They call him Rags. Where he goes, no-hitters follow.
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On second look
maybe not, I just wanted WTIII to get a TD
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Agreed
I wanted a WT3 housed fumble
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He almost broke free on a punt return earlier
Stopped by the last guy.
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He’s real talented.
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The Seattle radio guys (listening on the radio while working)
Are talking up the awesomeness of the Oregon program right now.
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The NFL Network analysts are swooning too.
They call him Rags. Where he goes, no-hitters follow.
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WT3 is going to turn out to be such a steal.
I’m glad that he is playing well.
Dennis Dixon proved tonight that he is the better choice than Byron Leftoversandwich. Dixon led three scoring drives, zipped the ball all over the field, and ran all around Detroit’s defense. Dixon better get reps with the #1 unit this week!
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by CaDuck on Aug 14, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
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I love my Steelers, but if they don’t give Dennis a chance this year, maybe next, I’m going to have to call for a general petition to trade him. It’s getting to be time that this guy gets his shot.
Set the Dixon free, on the field, on the plains, let him glide across the tundra. The Dixon is meant to roam free.
The rest of the off season can get the fuck off my lawn.
by Bill Musgrave on Aug 15, 2010 7:23 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
I wish I had more to give you, but I only have one rec. You can have it.
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
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Dixon's QB rating was a perfect 158.3
PERFECT
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I've always wondered that about passer rating
What is perfect? And why does it seem such an arbitrary number?
My yoke is heavy.
I wish I knew Mr. Wikipedia, he knows everything.
In order to establish a maximum value for an NFL player’s passer rating, a separate calculation needs to be completed involving each of the following four categories: Completion Percentage, Average Yards Per Attempt, Percentage of Touchdown Passes, and Percentage of Interceptions. If the result in any category is less than 0, the given result should be 0. If the result in any category is greater than 2.375, the given result should be 2.375. This makes the maximum possible quarterback rating for the NFL 158.3. A perfect rating requires at least a 77.5% completion rate, at least 12.5 yards per attempt, a touchdown on at least 11.875% of attempts, and no interceptions.
a = ((COMP \ ATT) x 100) – 30) x .05
b = ((YARDS \ ATT) – 3) x .25
c = (TD \ ATT) x 20
d = 2.375 – ((INT \ ATT) x 25)
Then use the above calculations to complete the passer rating:
Passer Rating_{NFL} = ((a + b + c + d) \ 6) x 100
Homestretch, I mean, like, I can put up with anything for like 20 days. I think.
by Bill Musgrave on Aug 15, 2010 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for posting the answer,
I had always wondered what the formula to calculate it indeed was.
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Why do they times TDs divided by attempts by 20? Is 20 a magical number? Hold on, Kenny Wheaton wore #20. That must be why.
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Dislocated ankle for Johnson says ESPN
If that’s all it is, that’s great.
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I’d be shocked if there was no major ligament damage. I’d be thrilled for Stafon, but shocked.
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That's still a bad injury, probably season ending
But not career-threatening, which is what it looked like earlier.
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LGB punches one in from a yard out
only took him three tries. He’s looked slow tonight, I imagine he’d only be seen in goal line situations.
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Took TN three times earlier on the first drive of the game same situation
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With the best RB in the NFL trying to punch it in, no less.
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 15, 2010 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Adrian Peterson plays for the Titans?
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by David Piper on Aug 15, 2010 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nope, but this insanely good running back that holds the NFL all-time record for yards from scrimmage in a season does.
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 15, 2010 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha that's a rec
"Our expectations are to win every game we play. I don’t know if that’s ever going to happen .... but no one ever rises to low expectations." --Chip Kelly
Adrian Peterson is Jonathan Stewart?
it’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-T-H-E-N-E-E-D-T-O-I-N-V-I-T-E-T-H-O-S-E-G-U-Y-S"
Maurice Morris doesn't know what you're talking about.
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I’m not above cheap humor.
They call him Rags. Where he goes, no-hitters follow.
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Speaking of cheap humor
where was our Tako Friday?
"Our expectations are to win every game we play. I don’t know if that’s ever going to happen .... but no one ever rises to low expectations." --Chip Kelly
First of all, it’s not “your” anything. I’m a grown ass man, I’ll write mildly humorous editorials whenever I want. Second, I’m doing my fall sports previews on Fridays for the next few weeks.
They call him Rags. Where he goes, no-hitters follow.
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by Takimoto on Aug 14, 2010 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Love going for 2
Its called not wanting to play OT in the pre-season.
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what the hell right
It’s preseason, might as well work on the play in a “real” situation.
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wow
Threw it right to him, how do you not see that guy there?
Say what you mean, and say it mean. - Clint Ruin
I didn’t know Brady Leaf was in the NFL
"Our expectations are to win every game we play. I don’t know if that’s ever going to happen .... but no one ever rises to low expectations." --Chip Kelly
Why you gotta play me like that axe?
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Even Brady Leaf knows how long World Cup overtime is.
by JonathanPDX on Aug 14, 2010 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Reviewing the NFL stat sheets from the day...
Great to see so many duck names across them.
-Jeremiah Johnson was the top rusher for Houston,
-TJ Ward was the top tackler for Cleveland,
-Matt Toeaina had a three tackle performance for the Bears,
-Pat(rick) Chung was the top tackler player for the Pats,
-Dixon/Blount/WTIII’s acomplishments have already been detailed above,
-AJ Feely…also played.
The “Ducks in the NFL” updates should be very entertaining this autumn.
by AcadianTraverse on Aug 15, 2010 5:22 AM PDT reply actions
Remember a few years back when the bavers fans would say “omg, so what? We have more NFL players so WHATEVER.”
And in the Yell-O corner, with a 2009 conference record of 8 wins, 1 loss...the REIGNING...DEFENDING...UNDISPUTED Champions of the PAC TEN...the Oregon Ducks!
by MarineCorpsDuck on Aug 15, 2010 8:17 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
but they have Chad Ochocinco
who probably has as many credits at Oregon State as I do.
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by David Piper on Aug 15, 2010 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Wouldn’t it be awesome if they went to play a game in Arizona and Chad was arrested and deported due to his name?
by JonathanPDX on Aug 15, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Keeping the stat sheet running, Tukuafu 2 tackles, 1 sack.
by AcadianTraverse on Aug 15, 2010 3:46 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
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