Jersey Contest: Week 1
by ntrebon on Aug 30, 2010 10:00 AM PDT
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PrintHere are your games for the first week of the 2010 ATQ Jersey Contest. As mentioned last week, the picks will be submitted via a form, which can be found after the jump. Remember, your picks must be submitted by 11:59 PM PT on Friday. Good luck!
Purdue at Notre Dame
Washington at BYU
Oregon State vs. TCU (at Dallas)
LSU vs. North Carolina (at Atlanta)
Boise State at Virginia Tech (on Monday)
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Fifteen minutes has passed and nobody has gotten the reference.
Shame on you. SHAME ON YOU ALL.
axemen23: the human vuvuzela
by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 30, 2010 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
I was too busy making picks to get a caddyshack reference.
it’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-A-L-L-W-A-R-M-A-N-D-F-U-Z-Z-Y"
It's an arcane one, to be fair.
axemen23: the human vuvuzela
by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 30, 2010 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
I suppose we should still post our picks
Just so we can roundly mock CaDuck (and then change our picks so that they don’t match his).
Notre Dame (I don’t feel good in any way about this pick, except for Brian Kelly)
BYU (Locker hasn’t won a road game since 2007)
TCU (home game for TCU, new QB for OSU, TCU is just better…)
LSU (I don’t think UNC is as good as everyone expects them to be)
VaTech (FBSU)
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Pretty close
But Notre Lame can go DIAF. I pick Purdon’t out of pure and unmasked hatred for the pretenders out there.
(Mike Golic is about the only thing ND has ever produced that’s worth while.)
Man, watching this spreadsheet fill up with picks is way more fun then manually entering them.
And, some of you guys should get props for some creative pass phrases.
Should *not* be your SBN password.
I know, the asterisks aren’t always noticeable.
axemen23: the human vuvuzela
by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 30, 2010 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Retribution will be swift…
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Welcome to the club, Cody Ross. You can stay at my house.
I know mine was pretty standard, but working for a finance company, I need to have 17 other passwords at the same time. No sense adding to the madness.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Maybe after the season is over I can do a breakdown on some of the passwords. It’d be interesting to me, at least.
I would also find that interesting, although it depresses me now that I didn’t pick something more fun.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Same here
"I have a very strong distaste for Oregon State and Washington. Also Stanford.
by mackjones23 on Aug 30, 2010 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Funny you say that. I don’t work for a finance company, but I do administrate a few programs at work here, and have access to some really sensitive information. Tons of passwords.
And I think I just forgot what my pass code was.
it’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-A-L-L-W-A-R-M-A-N-D-F-U-Z-Z-Y"
Dammit Gorby, were you peeking?
Neuter the Lame
The Mormons
The Christians
The Bayou Bengals
WTF is a Hokie?
Say what you mean, and say it mean. - Clint Ruin
Week 1
Notre Dame (Pretty evenly matched, but Notre Dame is at home.)
BYU (BYU is the better team, and they are at home.)
Oregon State (Just have a good feeling about this game. The Rodgers brothers should play even better in front of their family.)
North Carolina (LSU is overrated.)
FBSU (They are going to be good this year.)
September 4th, 4:45 PM, ESPN
Sigh
Another year of jersey contests and another year Matt couldn’t pick an OSU game right if his life depended on it.
Damn you Nick.
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
Well well well, Time for you guys to lose!
Notre Dame – I hear that they actually have a competent coach for the first time in years
Washington – Screw BYU. They more or less killed the WAC. MURDERERS!
TCU – Has OSU ever been able to win early? No.
LSU – Will North Carolina even be able to start half of their players? Not to mention, their offense sucks. Will agents escort UNC on to the field?
ROBO LOCK PICK OF THE WEEK – Boise State over VaTech. I am worried about Virginia Tech’s defense early (they lose a ton). It is strange to be worried about VT’s defense rather than offense. Weird.
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
I have the same picks!
Stackin' wins like legos; toastin' Pac-10 like de eggos
by 6meangreen6 on Aug 30, 2010 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
I doubt that too many people will have this exact set of picks,
Mainly because all of us hate FBSU.
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
AGGHH! I'm busted.
I’ve been a closet Husky all of my life. I have been such an adamant Duck fan because deep down inside, I was trying to hide my true favorite team, UW. I have publicly denounced UW all of my life just to appear like I hate them. I don’t. I love UW. Jake Locker for Heisman. UW=2010 National Champions.
Every yard over two hundred that Jonathan Stewart rushed for in 2007 made me cry on the inside. It was impossible to maintain my exterior composure of happiness. Impossible. I called them tears of joy at the time.
Every time that Kenny Rowe, Brandon Bair, or Josh Kaddu ground Jake Lockers ass into the turf, I felt his pain. I felt his emotional scars, and his physical scars from that game.
When UW went empty in the win column a few years back, my heart was empty.
When Alejandro Maldonado and Keanon Lowe decided to choose UO over UW, I felt abandoned and scared. I can only imagine how many tears were shed by Coach Sarkesian. If he shed half as many tears as I did, UW’s stadium should have been swallowed by Lake Washington.
The day that axemen got banned from the Dawg Pound was the third happiest day of my life. The second happiest day of my life was when we “Won the national Championship in1990”, and you Ducks probably think that that is TOTAL B.S.
As for the happiest day of my life? 6/15/88 The second coming of Jesus was birthed by Mary in Bellingham Washington. His name was Jake.
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
by CaDuck on Aug 30, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
The National Championship was in 1991...
although Rothman/FACT called us Co-National Champions in 1990 as well.
“rothman/FACT”, also known as “some nerd with a computer and an email address.”
Man, the standards are low up there.
Average Score Since 2004: Oregon 42 Washington 17
by benzduck on Sep 6, 2010 11:19 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Mine
Purdoodoo
Nice White Guys who Never Lose Games Due to Excessive Celebration Penalties
Horny Frogs Pound Beavers
The Further South You Go, The Better You Get at Cheating Without Getting Caught
Video Game Numbers FTW, FUCK BOISE STATE
axemen23: the human vuvuzela
Also, for Saturday mornings that I am around, I may try to post everyone’s picks in a fanpost. That way everyone can see who everybody picked.
That will be one con of using the form
You can’t see what the leaders picked each week, so you can base your picks to play catch-up.
Oh well. I like the form and it makes life easier for you. You should be able to post results faster than Al Orange can bitch about NOT having them yet!
May we hand you your taints on a silver platter...
Notre Dame – Purdue returns everyone on defense, but in regards to their rushing D, that’s not exactly the greatest. Brian Kelly’s offense should focus on the ground game, as they warm up their new QB in their new system.
Washington – I don’t have faith in BYU. Washington is going to look to prove their doubters, and they’ll thrash BYU.
TCU – Oregon State, on the road against a highly ranked opponent at the beginning of the season? I don’t have faith in Mike Riley to change things around. TCU wins.
North Carolina – As long as they don’t get hit by infractions, they’ll be a potent team this year. They actually should be favored in most of their games. They are my ACC champion.
Virginia Tech – This is purely a “gut” pick. I have no clue what to pick here. Even with VT losing to big players on D, I think their passing defense will present Kellen Moore his greatest challenge yet. Gotta Respect Beamer’s and Foster’s scheme.
it’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-A-L-L-W-A-R-M-A-N-D-F-U-Z-Z-Y"
Title Defense
man this is a new position for me….
Notre Dame: Brian Kelly is a good coach who I think will be able to outsmart the weaker teams.
Washington: They won’t “thrash” BYU but Locker/Polk is better than Heaps/the other QB and an Unga-less running game. They’ll just outscore BYU but I think both teams score more than 24.
TCU: Oregon State just doesn’t have the offensive firepower to take advantage of TCU’s weaker secondary. Sorry, but Quizz can’t do it on his own.
LSU: North Carolina is in so much friggin turmoil right now, and their best players on defense have been implicated in some big time scandals. LSU is out to prove something after a couple mediocre seasons.
Va Tech: BSU hasn’t seen anything the likes of Tyrod Taylor+Ryan Williams+Darren Evans. They’ll have to have some major trickery/beamer ball of their own to shock the world.
oh if your pass phrase is something deragatory towards me, please post below. Dont post what it is, I’m just curious.
"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
I don't think offensive firepower will be a problem
Besides Quizz we have Katz, James, Catchings, Bishop, Gwacham, Halahuni, Camp, Nichols, Reese, Singler, and Wheaton.
September 4th, 4:45 PM, ESPN
I dont see you guys having an option other than Catchings that could break the game for you
James will be doubled a lot, quizz has to deal with a really good front 7 and Katz is making his first start in front of 100,000 TCU fans.
"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
James was doubled a lot last year and that didn't seem to stop him
TCU will have to pick their poison. Either go after Quizz, or leave all of our recievers open. I’m a little worried about Katz, but he won’t be playing in front of 100,000 TCU fans. It’ will be more like 30,000 according to the article below.
http://www.wfaa.com/sports/Ticket-sales-short-of-expectations-for-TCU-Oregon-State-101621803.html
September 4th, 4:45 PM, ESPN
Picking that UNC game is a tough one
We don’t know whether or not half their team is ineligible yet.
They are all tough picks
I didn’t participate last year, but I’m guessing you purposefully chose games where the line is <7 or therabouts?
axemen23: the human vuvuzela
by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 30, 2010 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
I consider the spread, the national relevance and the conference relevance when picking games. Ideally, I’d like a game that features all three. And, typically, the spread tends to be the factor I place the most emphasis on (what fun is it if everyone picks the same teams?), but there are cases where there is a large spread and I still use the game as a straight up pick’em. See this week’s Purdue – Notre Dame game, where despite being a big underdog, I expect a good portion to choose Purdue given how many people from this blog like Purdue and hate Notre Dame.
There are a whole bunch of intriguing matchups Week 1 this year
More than usual, it seems. Maryland-Navy and Kentucky-Louisville both interest me too.
axemen23: the human vuvuzela
by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 30, 2010 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Kentucky Louisville would be extremely tough to pick,
They are both under the leadership of new coaches, and neither team has many established impact players.
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
I also think it's funny
that Sacramento State plays Stanford and UC-Davis plays Cal.
Bonus HRD points for anyone that can name the longstanding rivalry game between UC Davis and Sac State. No googling.
axemen23: the human vuvuzela
by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 30, 2010 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
It's the Causeway something
My grandma went to UC Davis so I’m pretty sure it’s something like that.
September 4th, 4:45 PM, ESPN
I'll give you half credit
Causeway Classic.
axemen23: the human vuvuzela
by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 30, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Each half HRD point is redeemable for one reply fail.
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
No, but HRD has built up enough reply fail points that he’s now handing them out in half point increments.
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
Inflation is a bitch, isn’t it?
axemen23: the human vuvuzela
by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 30, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Whats the conversion rate of HRD points to Keg Stickers?
"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
Let's just say
HRD points are the drachmas to Takimoto’s Euros.
Sorry guys, that’s as nerdy a macroeconomics joke as I could come up with on short notice.
axemen23: the human vuvuzela
by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 30, 2010 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm, UC-Davis and Sac St...
It probably has something to do with either cows, heat, or agriculture.
Those three words pretty much sum up the central valley of California.
I’m going with the cowfarm bowl.
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
The Sacramento Wine and Cheese festival?
"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
interesting
ND-kelly impresses his critics in the opener by ringing in a win
BYU makes sark wish he was coaching his alma mater
the beav’s Paea puts the hurt on dalton all day and renders him ineffective.
LSU too much distractions at NC
Boise’s first of 2 big games this year? chris gets them ready like he always does for big games.
I took the B(e)avers over TCU. TCU looked really nervous under the big lights last year, and the Rogers Brothers are going to run the show, plus Paea is a beast. I just have a feeling that sooner or later they’ll win a big one early.
ND will win because they have too much talent.
BYU wins because Jock Licker does not a team make.
LSU beats the UNC 7-man team while the rest are trying to hide their mattresses full of hundred dollar bills.
Boise goes down, at long last. Sorry, but Frank Beamer doesn’t give two shits about your motion and tricks and fake punt schemes. There will be much rejoicing.
When danger reared its ugly head
he bravely turned his tail and fled
I'm so glad the Cheat is not dead
I'm new to this board
And probably not much competition in this pick ’em but here goes.
Notre Dame (at home and Purdue stinks)
Washington (not that I would mind a crushing Husky defeat but I think BYU is thought of too highly)
TCU (Very few teams in the country would beat TCU in this game so no shame in losing Beavos)
LSU (Screw the SEC but they win this one)
VT (This should be a close one, but here’s hoping that Boise overreached with a tough road game)
Da da da da da Hey Go Ducks!
I'm using a Magic 8 Ball for all of my picks this year...
Should do better than my actual picks from last year.
Magic 8 ball sez:
ND
BYU
TCU
NC
VT
"KENNY WHEATON'S GONNA SCORE!! KENNY WHEATON!!--Jerry Allen, 1994"
I have no idea about most of these, so..
Domerz (No Bolden, no chance for the Boilers)
BYU (Hard to win on the road against a well-coached team full of 26 year olds)
TCU (See above.. “neutral field” HAHAHAHAHAHAHA)
LSU (NC = Team Turmoil)
FBSU (although I’d love to see them lose, FBSU’s offense > VT’s D and VT’s O <<< FBSU’s D)
Average Score Since 2004: Oregon 42 Washington 17
Purdue (I hate ND.)
BYU (I hate UW.)
TCU (I hate OSEwe.)
LSU (I am indifferent to UNC.)
Va Tech (I hate FBSU.)
I'm so glad the Cheat is not dead
Does your whole seasons picks revolve around who you hate? Just pure and raw hatred fuels your fire?
by DesertDuckFan on Aug 30, 2010 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Not necessarily
I don’t hate EVERYBODY. Although if Oklahoma had been in there instead of the LSU-UNC game, I would have picked against them. Because I hate OU.
I'm so glad the Cheat is not dead
Notre Dame (Tough one. I think Kelly will have the Domers ready to go, and they will beat a less talented foe.)
Washington (Ugh…BYU will struggle without Unga, and they don’t have a proven QB. Locker makes a statement.)
TCU (Toughest game to pick. I think TCU wins a nailbiter.)
LSU (Does North Carolina even have 22 guys to start now?)
Boise State (They know that they have to win if they want to play for the championship. They’ll be ready.)
"(Kelly's) got a veteran team that is the favorite to win the Pac-10. His choice of Thomas reflects only one belief: He’s our best QB today."-Ted Miller
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 30, 2010 2:52 PM PDT reply actions
Notre Dame
Washington
Oregon St.
LSU
Virginia Tech
Pac-10 Supremacy ftw!
Q: How come Oregon State players haven't gotten in trouble for stealing anything from a frat house?
A: Who wants to steal a lunchbox?
by QuackQuackAttack on Aug 30, 2010 3:15 PM PDT reply actions
Great Form
First year playing, since I only found ATQ 8 months ago, so very excited!
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Notre Dame
BYU
TCU
LSU
BSU (sorry just think they’ll win this with all their seniors)
Born to be a Duck.
The Fighting Irish
The Fighting Mormons
The Fighting Freaking Lizards That Shoot Blood From Their Eyes Seriously What The Hell Kind Of Animal Is That
The Fighting Ball-Spiking Clockaphobes
The Fighting Houts
The U of O: Where idle hands are the devil's worksh... um, there's a naked Oregon State lineman upstairs
The Fighting Houts
I think Hout got dropped before he could do any fighting, no?
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
by David Piper on Aug 30, 2010 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Hmmm… I’m not sure. Let’s check the video.
Whoops! Yep, looks like you’re right. Nick, I’d like to change my final entry to “The Dropping Houts.”
The U of O: Where idle hands are the devil's worksh... um, there's a naked Oregon State lineman upstairs
by ProbablyMonty on Aug 30, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
His mouth tried to run without him.
"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
It’s the one year anniversary on Friday, we should all go out and punch a Boise State fan to celebrate.
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Welcome to the club, Cody Ross. You can stay at my house.
by Takimoto on Aug 30, 2010 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
Are punches to BSU fans restricted to the jaw? Or is all fair game? Because truth be told, I’d like to drop kick a few square in the nuts.
by Oregonfan_03 on Aug 30, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I feel dirty that I defended you guys last night against a couple of BSU "bros" on XBOX
I asked how their Bud Lights were tasting and if they planned on finally being sober for a game next Monday. They did not respond kindly.
There's a sub-contractor here working for me
that has a FBSU sticker on each side of his hard hat. I nearly told his boss to get him off site.
I could just punch him instead. This seems more logical.
May we hand you your taints on a silver platter...
Here's my bet with ATQ, should the mods accept
If I repeat, I get to be a mod for 1 week. And yes I’ll probably abuse my power.
if I lose, I will go quiet for one week. that week must exclude the months of december/january and march. So basically february or sometime in the spring/summer.
You guys down for it? Axemen vs. The World?
"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
I dont think ATQ would last with you as a mod for a week.
Q: How come Oregon State players haven't gotten in trouble for stealing anything from a frat house?
A: Who wants to steal a lunchbox?
by QuackQuackAttack on Aug 30, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Goodness,
You are so quick to make bets regarding the upcoming jersey contest. Settle down
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
well i can't like make a bet in week 5.
now or never, my friend.
"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
If you lose, be quiet for a year.
"(Kelly's) got a veteran team that is the favorite to win the Pac-10. His choice of Thomas reflects only one belief: He’s our best QB today."-Ted Miller
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 30, 2010 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
You realize the mods don’t need to win a bet to make you “go quiet for a week” right?
Probably should bet something the mods don’t already have the power to do.
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
If Axemen wins again I vote we “accidentally” send him a jersey with Jock Licker on the front and Tim Tebow on the back. And the colors of said jersey? Blue and orange.
What a waste
…of a human life, because you know, whoever made that would have to be promptly killed simply on principal.
mine mine mine
ND
Cannot reveal, too scandalous
TCU
LSU
VT
Chairman, Tako Owes MCD a Half Rack of Keg Stickers Committee
PU
Anyone But W*shington
Jealous Little Brothers
LSU
Boise State
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Week 1
Notre Dame (it kills me to pick them)
BYU (can’t root for the Huskies)
TCU
LSU
BSU
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Jersey Contest part II?
It’s great that you have the forms going for the Jersey contest, but I am not all that interested in the outcome of these games. What about doing questions that all have to do with the Ducks game? In other words, I would be more interested in a Jersey Contest that follows the format of the one on Blazersedge and asks us to predict the score, touchdowns scored by player X, etc, etc.
Purdue – upset pick but I’d like to start this on a clear conscience.
BYU – Homefield advantage, plus the conscience thing.
TCU – I’d like to see a strong PAC10 OOC record (/checks record in OSU games last year), I pick TCU!
UNC – Gut pick. Seems like the kind of week 1 game that would go against logic.
VaTech – After ECU out Beamered Balled the Beamers in 2008, I think Beamer Ball prevails for the namesake in opening against a mid major again. Beamer!
by AcadianTraverse on Aug 31, 2010 5:13 AM PDT reply actions
Hey Nick
I can’t remember if I submitted or not. Any way that can be tracked so I don’t accidentally resubmit? That’s the only issue with the form, methinks (which made the commenting easy on us….but hard on you).
Overall: thanks again for running this.
Is it a problem that I used a special character (spaces and an apostrophe) in my pass phrase? I know they can be wacky sometimes.
"(Kelly's) got a veteran team that is the favorite to win the Pac-10. His choice of Thomas reflects only one belief: He’s our best QB today."-Ted Miller
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Sep 3, 2010 2:32 PM PDT reply actions
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