Quack Fix: Kelly signs extension through 2015, Ducks pick up the pace
by PaulSF on Sep 29, 2010 7:01 AM PDT
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PrintA mere three more days until GameDay (woo!). Here's your Wednesday Morning Quack Fix:
- In case you haven't yet heard, Chip Kelly agreed to a six-year contract extension yesterday aimed at retaining the second-year head football coach through the 2015 season. The agreement is valued at $20.5 million and includes more guaranteed money with fewer performance incentives than his previous contract. Oregon's new AD Rob Mullens also has some interesting comments on the extension, namely that it was "job one for him" upon arriving at Oregon. Maybe job two should be fixing our basketball program? Just sayin'.
- According to Rob Moseley's Tuesday practice report, Kelly, citing the time constraints due to classes starting this week, had the Ducks practicing faster. Moseley also has a few notes from Coach Kelly's morning press conference.
- The Oregonian's Bob Rickert lists seven things the Ducks (including us fans) need to do to beat Stanford. And Ken Goe has more or less a preview of the game as well.
- Ted Miller posted some interesting Pac-10 numbers "to chew on." Did you know the Ducks are No. 1 in the country in turnover margin? I'm pretty sure ASU's seven turnovers padded those stats a bit.
- Oregon's game at Washington State on Oct. 9 has been blacked out in favor of FSN's other Pac-10 coverage. Apparently the two schools had petitioned to have the game moved to accommodate local broadcasts (read: OSN), but those petitions were rejected. Oh well. I haven't listened to Jerry Allen exclusively in a while anyway.
- Watch out, GameDay, 'cuz you're not the only show coming to town. Apparently FLO TV's Ultimate Tailgate Tour is coming to Eugene this weekend. I actually have no idea what it's all about, but some guy from FLO TV's PR agency keeps emailing me to post something. So there you go, guy. (And no, I don't get a free FLO TV for doing this...unfortunately.)
As always, leave any relevant links or comments below.
GO DUCKS!
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I'm sure job two is the basketball program
but this had to be job one. Getting football taken care of is ALWAYS job one. At every athletic deparment in America. Football pays the bills.
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
Okay, thanks
I hadn’t seen it reported anywhere.
You know what we haven't had in a while?
Expansion rumors! This time, TCU to the Big East. If this came true, I would laugh for a long, long time.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Here's a joke to start off everyone's day:
What do you call a conference that doesn’t have TCU, Utah, or BYU and does have Fresno, Nevada, and Boise?
"[Autzen Stadium's] steep concrete banks and closed ends turn a small but rabid crowd from WAC-sized cheering section into a horde of bees with megaphones capable of reaching 127 decibels of hatenoise." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Sep 29, 2010 7:20 AM PDT up reply actions
The WAC
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 Sep 29, 2010 7:49 AM PDT up reply actions
MCD wins with the answer to the question.
The joke, of course, is not the answer — but rather, the conference itself. Or, perhaps, the joke is the universe’s epic pants-ing of Boise State. It’s hard to say.
"[Autzen Stadium's] steep concrete banks and closed ends turn a small but rabid crowd from WAC-sized cheering section into a horde of bees with megaphones capable of reaching 127 decibels of hatenoise." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Sep 29, 2010 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions
I dont have the answer
but the Poinsetta bowl might…..what’s that? Bowl Champion?
"Suck it CaDuck!" --Matt Daddy
Here's my text message exchange with my brother, the Boise State fan, this morning.
Me:
Houston, we might have a problem: TCU is reportedly being courted by the Big East. I don’t think it’ll happen, but it’s a scary thought.Brother:
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
"[Autzen Stadium's] steep concrete banks and closed ends turn a small but rabid crowd from WAC-sized cheering section into a horde of bees with megaphones capable of reaching 127 decibels of hatenoise." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Sep 29, 2010 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
Chip Kelly is the perfect fit to what Oregon has been and will continue to build
Continued success at UO will depend on success of course, but the team has to be interesting. If you want to recruit nationally you have to be on ESPN. You need to have top-10 plays and an uber-aggressive defense in addition to the wins.
Why is Andrea Kramer trying to eye fuck me?
My name is not Bryce.
by Im Chris Hansen on Sep 29, 2010 7:28 AM PDT reply actions
Good Fit...
I also like Chip’s attitude toward “youthful” things, for lack of a better word. He let’s them play music at practice, allows them to pick the uniforms now, etc. It’s good to have a coach like that at Oregon because it doesn’t hamper the innovation that has been taking place.
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 Sep 29, 2010 7:51 AM PDT up reply actions
My how our expectations have changed...
From the Oregonian regarding Kelly’s contract…
In the final two seasons of his new contract, Kelly’s only on-field performance bonuses would be for participating in the BCS national championship game, or for winning at least 12 regular season games.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I’m glad we have increased expectations. That kind of sucks for him from a bonus perspective, but I’d take a really high guaranteed salary over performance bonuses any day, especially if I don’t have direct control over the performance targets.
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 Sep 29, 2010 7:52 AM PDT up reply actions
I think someone had his quote in a sig...
I’m paraphrasing (I think…) “Nobody rises to low expectations.”
Seems like if you follow that mantra, someone might just put it in writing!
i can't believe you survived on this blog --
by axemen23 on Sep 2, 2010 9:06 PM PDT
That might explain why I saw it so much.
I wasn’t paying attention to anything but the sig.
i can't believe you survived on this blog --
by axemen23 on Sep 2, 2010 9:06 PM PDT
TV coverage question
Does anyone know if the Oregon game is the only one on ABC? I’m living in Kansas, and it seems like that ABC will always add a Big 12 game at the last second.
KU fans-how I hate thee!
I think it will be a split telecast
but if its not on ABC for you, the mirror should be on ESPN or ESPN2
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
Exactly
They release a TV coverage map on ESPN on Thursday. You have to kind of search for it, but it’s there.
by SeattleDucks on Sep 29, 2010 8:02 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m in Chicago, and my DVR still says TBA. Hope they get it sorted soon.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
No...
They have another game on ESPN and “Rednecks turning left” on ESPN2. So I’m screwed if they do a split telecast. I really can’t believe that they wouldn’t show a top 10 matchup to the whole country. Larry Scott needs to do something about that. I can’t imagine what game they would split it with though…
KU fans-how I hate thee!
Well, I feel slightly better.
I just saw an ESPN ad that only mentions the Oregon game…keeping my fingers crossed.
KU fans-how I hate thee!
Just saw an ad on ESPN for the game and it said on ABC or ESPN2.
by sacduxnutz on Sep 29, 2010 8:26 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
KC will be showing the Ducks
says KC Star
I'd rather be a free man in my grave than living as a puppet or a slave
abc OR espn2 will have game in Kansas City
Oregon vs. Stanford is a national game and you’ll be able to pick up whether you’re in Anchorage, Tulsa or Manhattan. You might just have to flip over to ESPN2. I do agree with you that for some oddball reasons this year they’ve done some funky things on these split broadcasts. Last week we could not get UCLA/Texas because they had 2 other games to fit into two slots. Earlier in year, here in DC we could not get Nebraska even though it was thought to be a national broadcast. I’m 100% positive you’ll be able to pick this up in K.C.
On a side note, nice job Chiefs! Are they for real?
Friends dont let friends go to Oregon State, hell, even root for them.
by WashingtonDCduck on Sep 29, 2010 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Grew up in KC
I think they could win the West this year, especially with an upset @ SD. If Cassell can continue to play the way he did against the 49ers and not as he did against the Browns, then I really like our chances. Also, McCluster and Moeaki are making an early impact which is what this Chiefs team needs, offensive weapons. Especially with how dynamic McCluster has/could be.
by SeattleDucks on Sep 29, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks guys.
Last year, ABC added the Texas Kansas “showdown” as an alternative to something as meaningless as two top 10 teams meeting in Eugene. Not only did they stay until the final seconds of the bloodbath, but they interviewed Colt McCoy after the game, THEN went straight to late local news-while the Oregon game was still going. I’m glad Larry Scott is changing crap like that. You can be sure that they would have switched to, say, a Notre Dame or SEC game if the current game you’re watching isn’t in doubt…
KU fans-how I hate thee!
They do that up here too
Despite the fact that the ABC map shows us getting the west coast feed. I think the owner of the local affiliate is a Big XII fan. I my case though ESPN will also be showing the Big XII game because they are following the program.
It’s funny though because I remember the days of listening to Jerry on the radio for most games. Oregon has come a long way.
Say what you mean, and say it mean. - Clint Ruin
Woo! Knoxville gets the Ducks!
"(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 29, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s really obnoxious that a huge part of the country is getting the game in SD only.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I just don't understand why North Dakota and part of Montana randomly gets BC-ND.
"(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 29, 2010 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
its up to the local affiliates which game to broadcast
maybe their local affiliate owners are ND fans
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
Oh really?
Well, I’m glad that WATE decided not to be a bunch of jackasses.
"(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 29, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Saw this on a tweet (so you know it's true)
Somebody was drawing a parallel between the timing of Chip’s extension and the number of high-profile recruits coming to town. Do you think this is a coincidence or was preplanned? I’m sure it’ll make the pitch easier either way, that’s for sure.
Maybe job two should be fixing our basketball program?
Which part? We have a coach and now it just a matter of waiting to see how that turns out. What would you have an AD do there?
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
I think we should take a page out of Stanfurd's book,
Be should tear down Autzen, and build a new stadium there with half of the capacity.
Self anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Andrew Luck, you're no Darron Thomas!
They just wanted more comfortable digs for their fan
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
He must have gotten lonely surrounded by 99,000 empty seats.
At least he only has 50,000 empty seats mocking him now.
Self anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Andrew Luck, you're no Darron Thomas!
Yeah, I have something to say
I post infrequently on this site, but I enjoy reading what you guys (gals too) have to say regularly & appreciate the insight a number of you share here. Will be as brief as I can
on the matter.
To our fanbase: ESPN Gameday is coming to Autzen. A nationally televised game
for the rest of the nation to enjoy and see what Oregon football (and the fan support) is
all about. So if you’re going to be one of these self-centered slobs ( that’s right, and you
know who you are) that splits for the parking lot at the half, to put a polish on the buzz,
and clamors back to their seat sometime after the 3rd qtr. starts? Just give your ticket to
someone who actually gives a shit about being there for the GAME, ok? This crap gets
real old after awhile, man. “Well, Herbie, it looks like we’re ready to start the 3rd qtr,
but you can see some fans haven’t made it back yet.” And by the way, it ’s pretty pathetic
to hear the horn at 5 ’till. Reminds me of a bunch of 1st graders being called in from
recess!
by ochocokid on Sep 29, 2010 8:28 AM PDT reply actions 9 recs
Totally agree. If you can’t be back at your seat by a minute before the 3rd quarter kickoff so you can make noise, give your ticket to me and I’ll do it for you.
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 Sep 29, 2010 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions
AND THE CHOIR SAYS AMEN BROTHA
My name is Cliff Harris, and I’m here to lock shit down.
by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 29, 2010 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
YOU ARE SPOT ON... GIVE THIS GUY AN AWARD
I only make it out to one or two games a year now, but I remember when I was still in Eugene in before 2006 and it was always such a problem. Those first few minutes in the third quarter are absolutely critical.
Friends dont let friends go to Oregon State, hell, even root for them.
by WashingtonDCduck on Sep 29, 2010 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
AMEN
I wish this belief would resonate through out the fanbase, because it is ridiculous how many empty seats there are to start the third quarter.
No football like OREGON football....
Anyone got a link to some good wallpaper of Autzen?
All I can find is the official one with the schedule on it, which is fine but not as cool as one of Autzen would be.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Can't find one sized correctly
At least not yet.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
just a really large image and stretch it
You wont notice it a little off by tomorrow.
Go Ducks.....Ducks Go!!!!!
this is where i got mine. check the sound on your computer before you click the link.
http://www.oregongridiron.com/facilities_pages/autzen_stadium.html
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
TCU's blog doesn't agree that we're "freaking awesome" apparently
They have us 20th in the latest blog poll.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Also, here’s the full blogpoll, just released.
Oregon comes in at #3.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Countdown to OBNUG full-blown-melt-down-mode in 3…2…1…
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 Sep 29, 2010 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions
We were number three last week too, so they should have blown up already. I guess they could have a new blow-up, simply because their win over OSU didn’t move them up at all.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
And because they are getting criticized for being cheap-shot artists
That hit on James Rodgers was as dirty as I’ve ever seen.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Countdown to when I care what OBNUG thinks in… 945,345,124,456… 945,345,124,455… 945,345,124,454…
It’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-L-I-K-E-P-I-C-K-I-N-G-Y-O-U-R-N-O-S-E"
"I’ll give it my best shot, but you know I’m a signature ho." - daisyduck
Can we get a live feed of this countdown on the main page?
Cant we use the same feature as the first game countdown? I want to know exactly when to call out Shu in a year or when ever 945,345,124,453 seconds is up.
Go Ducks.....Ducks Go!!!!!
Are you still counting? It has been a few days now.
JonathanPDX's #5 Benzduck fan.
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 1, 2010 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions
ESPN has an article (requires Insider access) on the game this weekend. The link from the main college football page said Joyner: Oregon will get the best of Luck. Excerpt:
If Stanford Cardinal quarterback Andrew Luck is looking for a movie to inspire him for this weekend’s game against the Oregon Ducks, he might want to skip the usual football fare such as “Remember The Titans” or “Invincible” and instead go with the Clint Eastwood Dirty Harry film “Magnum Force.”
Harry Callahan’s mantra throughout that picture is, “A man’s got to know his limitations.” That is helpful advice for any endeavor and is especially useful for a quarterback making his first trip to the insanely noisy environment that is Autzen Stadium.
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 Sep 29, 2010 9:22 AM PDT reply actions
ESPN's college football page is all about Oregon-Stanford right now
There are a few articles over there.
Go Ducks.....Ducks Go!!!!!
Well we are the featured game Saturday
After all.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Hee hee
From the Pac-10 ESPN Blog on differences between Stanford and Oregon:
- Stanford is going to show up at Autzen Stadium in a conservative, all-white uniform. Oregon? Who knows what uniform the Ducks will choose from their 5,675,418 options.
- Oregon fans are the most boisterous in the Pac-10 and among the rowdiest in the country. Stanford fans tend to be more patrician. And quieter, though certainly passionate in their own way.
- Oregon has open practices and has a clear policy on handling player injuries with the media. Stanford has closed practice and Harbaugh decided this year to provide no injury information, which forces reporters to speculate and/or search out the scuttlebutt on their own.
- During the Pac-10 teleconference Tuesday, Harbaugh told a parable about stone cutters and quoted Ralph Waldo Emerson. Kelly opened his news conference after the Ducks’ victory this past Saturday over Arizona State by replying “Sure,” to a 200-word question (It was funny).
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
WE ARE ALL NUMBER ONE
My name is Cliff Harris, and I’m here to lock shit down.
by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 29, 2010 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions
by replying "Sure," to a 200-word question (It was funny).
I love Chip Kelly
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
is there a clip of this somewhere or was it on the conference call?
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
I believe that one was on the national conference call
I want to sit in on the call one week just to hear the differences in the Pac-10 coaches.
by Brian Floyd on Sep 29, 2010 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Harbaugh is a douche.
Can we just get that out of the way?
Addicted To Quack. If you’re not into the whole brevity thing.
any one know if Kingston by PGE Park) in portland will be showing the Duck/Wazzu game? they sometimes have the games that aren’t on TV. watched the ASU game from a few yrs back there in a bar full of Duck fans.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
Its not on TV anywhere
Period, so no.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
neither was the ASU game. they somehow had a live stadium feed. no commercials.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
That'd be cool
I’ll probably just listen to Jerry on this one.
I doubt even O-Zone will be able to carry it however, which sucks.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
no announcing teams too so that was good. just a live feed. they still have the old school satellite dishes on the roof. not sure if thats how they got it. i’ll do some research for our portland fans. during the ASU game, peter jacobsen was there and he sat and watched the game with us. basically i made fun of him for not just flying down there to watch it. it felt like a bowl game w/ so many duck fans crammed in there.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
And of course you're right that they have to have some feeds
In order to give highlights to ESPN say to run during game breaks/halftime of their games.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
WAC update
UT-San Antonio, Texas State, Montana, Denver and Seattle U the five schools to make presentations to the WAC Tuesday.
Denver and Seattle U would be non-football.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
The WAC needs to add a minnimum of two teams in order to survive
You need either 7 or 8 I believe to maintain an automatic bid to the NCAA basketball tourney and right now they have probably 5, maybe 6 left.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
why wouldnt the WAC invite Montana or the other quality teams from the Big Sky? seems like a realistic approach. i know a couple people that go to Texas State. the honestly think they’ll be just like Univ of Texas (Austin) in a couple years. moral to the story: everyone in the South is crazy about football.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
Montana doesn't add much from a TV point of view
I know its the big team in the state, but it doesn’t do much for TV $.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Because moving from the Big Sky to the WAC is a ridiculously hard thing to do.
And it will take years to transition.
by Brian Floyd on Sep 29, 2010 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
And their fans will have to get used to the fact
That they won’t be winning national titles anymore.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Not just that
The money investment and requirements to be a D1 school are huge. It means changing the athletic department up and having a probation period of 4+ years.
by Brian Floyd on Sep 29, 2010 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
They would also have to expand their stadium, I believe
by Brian Floyd on Sep 29, 2010 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
That I don't think would be a problem for them
Their fans are crazy. They’d get the $.
Also, I think the probation period would only be for football since they are already D1 in all other sports.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
It would....but
The WAC needs their program sooner than the probationary period. Seattle U made the transition last year, I believe, and won’t be off probation and a full-fledged member for another 3 years.
by Brian Floyd on Sep 29, 2010 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Please Please Please
Tell me Scott Bakula is giving a celbrity endorsement for the TSU pitch
Ah Football, how I've missed you!
by AcadianTraverse on Sep 30, 2010 7:58 AM PDT up reply actions
LSU Freek at it Again...(via EDSBS)
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 Sep 29, 2010 10:28 AM PDT reply actions
Also loved this from the Curious Index:
PROBABLY A GOOD MOVE IN LIGHT OF RECENT EVENTS. Georgia backs out of their future home and home with Oregon, showing that Wayne McGarity, new Georgia AD and longtime Florida employee, is already bring(ing) Gator scheduling to Athens.
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 Sep 29, 2010 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
longest gif ever?
Go Ducks.....Ducks Go!!!!!
by trumpetduck on Sep 29, 2010 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey, I put a subject line so the curmudgeons don’t come after me!
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 Sep 29, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh no it thought it was awesome
I just cant remember another gif that is that long. Its not bad, but I did close it.
Go Ducks.....Ducks Go!!!!!
by trumpetduck on Sep 29, 2010 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I closed it too after I posted it. I considered just including a link, but what fun would that be?
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 Sep 29, 2010 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
That would be no fun at all
if the MQF doesn’t slow your browser its not a good day.
Go Ducks.....Ducks Go!!!!!
by trumpetduck on Sep 29, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Does anyone know if we are going to have recruits visiting on Saturday?
by westspec on Sep 29, 2010 10:31 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Someone said on here earlier that we’ll have the most recruits visiting this weekend.
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 Sep 29, 2010 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
duckterritory.com actually is free this week. the list is on there. am i allowed to post? i got scolded last time i asked about it. biggest of the year for football and basketball recruits potentially.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
Going to start putting names in here.
Marcus Mariota
Paulay Asiata
Lamar Dawson
Avery Walls
Jordan Williams Confirmed 9/27
Kevin McReynolds- Coming in Dec.
Tacoi Sumler
Kelvin Fisher Jr.-Not coming 9/27
Christian Heyward
NEW** Jesse Hayes DE-OH
2012 Lochlin Deeks
Tyson Coleman
Basketball:
Jabari Brown
http://www.duckterritory.com/duck-territory-forum/autzen-recruiting-war-room/4052
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
here you go
Huge Visit weekend.. 4-4 stars, and 3-3 star recruits
Say what you mean, and say it mean. - Clint Ruin
Todd McShay
Just picked Stanford on SportsCenter. He says Stanford will Ohio State us. FWIW.
My Response: Autzen. I can’t be there, but it will be rocking, since it is the first REAL game there this season.
Say what you mean, and say it mean. - Clint Ruin
I’ve noticed that most of the coverage has been on Stanford and everyone is in love with them. I actually kind of like it that way. Any extra motivation for us is good. Teams are prone to let-downs when everyone is picking them and telling them how great they are.
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 Sep 29, 2010 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
The more I think about this game, the more I like our chances.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Want to expand on your thought? The more I think about it, the more I don’t know.
by SeattleDucks on Sep 29, 2010 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I have an article that will be going up shortly. That should shed some light on my thinking.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I felt worse about ASU, quite honestly.
Last year, Stanford was a horrific match-up for us. Why? Because they had arguably the most powerful running back in the country. Without Gerhart and a bigger focus on Luck, we actually match-up better. And seeing what our D-line did to ASU’s O-line, I’m a lot less worried about Stanford’s five returning O-linemen.
I like how this game is setting up for us. I think we end up making a BIG statement. But we’ll need to start fast.
Addicted To Quack. If you’re not into the whole brevity thing.
But we’ll need to start fast.
This will be such a huge key. That was one of our biggest reasons for losing. We can’t let Stanford dictate the tempo of the game.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Agreed
Its like all the NBA coverage that is talking about how wonderful the OKC Thunder are. If the media wants to pump up the opposition, that’s fine for me. Results will speak louder than any hype.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Stanford knows Oregon can run fast. What they are going to find out is: can Oregon run fast with a bloody nose?
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 Sep 29, 2010 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
This game is going to be a battle.
As Aliotti would say, Rise and shine it’s hittin time
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My favorite Allioti moment is on this video at 2:26. That’s what a DC should sound like getting his guys going.
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 Sep 29, 2010 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
very nice
I’ve really grown to love Aliotti, and this weekend is going to be a huge test of whether or not he can get his guys prepared for an all out hitting fest. Stanford will not back down, they will just keep driving and just keep coming (Harbaugh is a good coach). Our defense has to be ready to get punched in the mouth and then throw two punches right back.
Damn, I’m so ready for this game!!!!
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Fixed
I’ve really grown to love New Aliotti, and this weekend is going to be a huge test of whether or not he can get his guys prepared for an all out hitting fest.
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 Sep 29, 2010 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
…and I think this is Cliff’s coming out party for the national stage. We know how sick he is, but this will be his first real opportunity to show it on this big of a stage. Sign idea:
Luck’s Heisman Hopes Fall Off
The CLIFFS OF INSANITY
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 Sep 29, 2010 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Strange...
Half of my comment didn’t post…
I said I was watching college football live when Trevor Mattich [sic] said that quote.
Stanford knows Oregon can run fast. What they are going to find out is: can Oregon run fast with a bloody nose?
Then I said that I feel like there’s a perfect storm of motivation for Oregon and priming for a reality check for Stanford.
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 Sep 29, 2010 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Last year was a classic trap game
Coming off the emotional high of the USC win. This year we’re at home and its no trap, we know that this is a big one.
Sorry WSU, you don’t count as a trap game after this one.
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I somewhat think that this is a trap game for Stanford. They aren’t necessarily coming off an emotional high from beating Notre Dame, but people are telling them how awesome they are. I think if the Ducks players pay any attention to the stuff I’ve been reading/watching that they are going, “WTF, do these people think we’re chopped liver or something?” and going to do WORK at practice.
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 Sep 29, 2010 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
It would be nice if it were
But I doubt it. A trap game means that a team you’re playing is typically unranked but can beat you if you are flat. We can beat them even if they play well.
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True. I guess “trap game” isn’t the best term. I just think that as far as motivation is concerned, the Ducks probably have the motivation with everyone picking against them and the ASU game mistakes.
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 Sep 29, 2010 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
All the computer models have us winning this one by high single digits
FWIW.
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The OKC Thunder Kevin Durant is wonderful.
"(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 29, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
ESPN.com has the best picture ever on the front page right now.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
“I’m not tied to any one style of what we do as long as we can be productive,” Kelly said. “We have a quarterback who’s good at it. If I had a thrower, I’d have no problem throwing it 70 passes. We’re an equal-opportunity scoring operation and that’s the only thing we’re concerned with. How we do it doesn’t mean anything to me.”
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
AUTZEN IS SO SICK!!!
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 Sep 29, 2010 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
One was posted as a fanshot.
"(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 29, 2010 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
@BFeldmanESPN:
RT @aadelsonESPN WAC has suspended Boise State S Winston Venable for 1st half vs. NM St. for helmet to helmet hit on James Rodgers last week
Nice discipline Coach Pete.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
VENABLE! COME HERE, SON! SHOW ME YOUR WRIST!
/slap
NOW DON’T DO THAT AGAIN!
/wink
/nudge
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by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 29, 2010 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions
At least they are punishing him. If you listen to the fBSU fans, there was nothing wrong with anything that happened in that game, and anything that was bad the Beavers deserved because they talked trash early in the game. Easily the best quote from OBNUG:
the rogers brothers being held to their smallest yardage ever, and the icing, the best stiff arm ever.. the one stiff arm james had raised in the air while knocked out.. from being venabled.
All class right there.
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 Sep 29, 2010 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
I was lurking over there all yesterday
and decided nothing good would come of me posting, or really, ever going there again. Those guys redefine homerism.
My name is Cliff Harris, and I’m here to lock shit down.
by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 29, 2010 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Funny how it was the WAC that did the suspension
Coach Peterson: “Listen Winston, I didn’t want to do this, but the WAC is making me.”
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Yep. I like Chris Petersen for the most part, but I think he gives out hollow threats. I don’t think he encourages them to be dirty, but I think he fosters that kind of environment by not really discouraging it either. He’s a lot like this, IMO.
You want to ask me aboutcode redsdirty hits? On the record I tell you that I discourage the practice in accordance with theCommander’s directiverules of college football. Off the record I tell you that it’s an invaluable part ofclose infantry trainingbeating teams that look like they might beat us, and if it happens to go on without my knowledge, so be it. I run myunitteam how I run myunitteam.YouThe WAC want to investigate me? Roll the dice and take your chances.
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by MarineCorpsDuck on Sep 29, 2010 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I just heard too
that the WAC wanted to give Venable a full game suspension but that Petersen and Boise appealed because they thought he didn’t deserve a punishment. So the WAC reduced it to 1/2 a game.
That’s appalling. I really have my doubts about what type of program Petersen is running when he’s arguing for that hit.
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That is so amazing
considering he HAS to know that his program is getting a rep for this kind of crap. You would think he’d want to send a message that those types of hits are not acceptable in the Boise State program. It’s not like the punishment really matters…like they have any chance of losing to New Mexico St without this guy (or about 6 others along with him)??
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I was driving home and they said it on the radio
multiple times. I haven’t taken the energy to look it up, but if you require that Perry Mason I can do that for you.
The WAC was planning on suspending Venable for a game before a Boise State appeal cut the punishment in half.
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This.
While I appreciate your attention to detail, Matt Daddy’s credibility is well established.
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Not so fast.
I declare Matt Daddy Sanchez.
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by Bill Musgrave on Oct 1, 2010 12:27 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
YOU GO, QUINN!
While maybe it may appear somewhat abrupt, I support Quinn in his requirement to strive for excellence out of Matt Daddy.
Quinn noted that it was an anomaly in what he perceived to be Peterson’s character. While many of us lately have questioned Peterson’s character, Quinn reserved his own judgement.
If the shoe was on the other foot, and someone made the same claim in regards to Chip Kelly, many of us would be freaking out.
I didn’t view it was an attack on Matt Daddy. It was simply that his claim was unsubstantiated.
However, in the different light, it is a comment on a sports blog. Hardly an area where substantiated claims are made.
It’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-L-I-K-E-P-I-C-K-I-N-G-Y-O-U-R-N-O-S-E"
"I’ll give it my best shot, but you know I’m a signature ho." - daisyduck
Though, I will say, it was more than just abrupt – it was a pretty rude way to get someone to cite their sources and provide further substantiation to their claim.
So I don’t say “You go Quinn!” in regards to that.
It’s spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-L-I-K-E-P-I-C-K-I-N-G-Y-O-U-R-N-O-S-E"
"I’ll give it my best shot, but you know I’m a signature ho." - daisyduck
What? I was just asking for him to cite his source.
“I heard that Chip Kelly smoked pot with some players last week and the university tried to cover it up.” I don’t know how my attention to detail on that was misconstrued with me being picky or an asshole.
My yoke is heavy.
Actually,
at first you were accusing me of unsubstantiated rumors. Then you asked. Next time, just ask.
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
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Well wasn't it technically unsubstantiated until you did substantiate it with a legitimate link?
It doesn’t matter, props to you for linking it and making it known. Good info.
My yoke is heavy.
Van Pelt and Russillo talk about Pac-10 vs. SEC.
Interesting discussion. Oregon/Alabama would be such a fun matchup.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I was thinking about this
I think we actually matchup well with Bama, about as well as anyone can that is.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
the best part is when they’re trying to decide who the 10th team in the SEC should be and they finally give up cuz they’d play WSU and it doesn’t matter.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
It could easily only not matter because you know it’s not Ole Miss.
by AllSaintsDay on Sep 29, 2010 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I listened to that earlier and I think there are 2 points they missed:
- Because the PAC 10 has to play a 9-game conference schedule, it’s that much harder.
- For teams who play all 3 (or even 2 of 3) of the bottom 3 SEC teams, they have an even easier schedule.
Van Pelt had it tied at 5-5, and Russillo had it at 7-3, but 1 of his he was wishy-washy on. I think that adding these 2 points into the discussion tips the difficulty to the PAC-10. Meaning it’s harder to go undefeated in the Pac 10 than the SEC.
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 Sep 29, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Proving these people wrong will be sweet
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
somebody pays him to make picks??
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
Speaking of which
Who is going to be the guest picker this week on Gameday? They used Phil Knight last year.
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i’m going with Aaron Brooks or Dana Altman. someone from the bball team.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
Brooks is in training camp this week so it can't be him
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
TB is off this week
They could bring Blount back. :-)
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
then he could punch the tree of corso’s head so he can put on the duck head.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
So Stanford doesn't have a mascot head
Corso HAS to pick the Ducks
"I have a very strong distaste for Oregon State and Washington. Also Stanford.
I wouldn't mind if it was Kaitlin Olson.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
by LeafHawk on Sep 29, 2010 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's the SWUG guys and Joey Harrington.
forgot where I learned that though.
"We have an attack mindset from the get-go. We're going to try to pressure you in as many ways as we can, from the tempo we play at to the formations we run." - Chip Kelly
Yeah, so!?
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Andrew Luck, you're no Darron Thomas!
Apparently DT isn’t ready to handle a game of this magnitude at this stage of his career. I guess going to Tennessee & ASU as #2 & #4 games of his career mean nothing.
by SeattleDucks on Sep 29, 2010 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
I hate to say it...
But Tennessee REALLY sucks.
"(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 29, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
ESPN's Scouts, Inc Matchup Picks
QB – Stanford
RB – Ducks
WR – Ducks
OL – Stanford
DL – Ducks
LB – Ducks
DB – Stanford
ST – Ducks
Coach – Stanford
YOU HEAR THAT CHIP? THEY THINK HARBAUGH IS GOING TO OUT-COACH YOU.
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 Sep 29, 2010 11:38 AM PDT reply actions
i was more surprised at the DB choice.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
Seriously
When they dont know what they are talking about they just guess.
well yeah, isnt that their job?
I mean you can only “know” so much.
Go Ducks.....Ducks Go!!!!!
by trumpetduck on Sep 29, 2010 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe they saw TJ3 face-guarding one too many times.
/ducksrightbeforeMattDaddycanthrowlefthook
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 Sep 29, 2010 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Say face guarding again, I DARE YA!!!!
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
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by Matt Daddy on Sep 29, 2010 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey Farva MCD what is that restaurant defensive tactic you like hate with all the shit on the walls hands near the faces?
Go Ducks.....Ducks Go!!!!!
by trumpetduck on Sep 29, 2010 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
SHENANIGANS FACEGUARDING? ARE YOU GUYS TALKING ABOUT SHENANIGANS FACEGUARDING?
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 Sep 29, 2010 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
BANG!!!!!
Oh, I’m sorry did I break your concentration? I didn’t mean to do that. Please, continue. You were saying something about face-guarding? What’s the matter? Oh you were finished? Oh well, allow me to retort.
You read the Bible MCD? Well’s there’s this passage I got memorized. Sort of fits this occasion. Ezekiel 25:17. The path of the cornerback is beset on all sides by the inequities of the officials and the tyranny of misinformed men. Blessed is he who in the name of zone blitzes and cover 2’s shepherds the defense through the valley of darkness for he is truly his brother’s teammate and the finder of lost footballs. And I will strike down upon thee with great sacks and furious tackles those who attempt to poison and destroy this defense . And you will know my name is Aliotti when I lay my interceptions upon thee.
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
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by Matt Daddy on Sep 29, 2010 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions 13 recs
This should be green!
i can't believe you survived on this blog --
by axemen23 on Sep 2, 2010 9:06 PM PDT
Actually, I’m guessing it’s in reference to Pulp Fiction, but I haven’t seen that movie in forever.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Hells yes!
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Andrew Luck, you're no Darron Thomas!
Smug level – Stanford
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 Sep 29, 2010 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Level of Mascot Idiocy – Stanford
My name is Cliff Harris, and I’m here to lock shit down.
by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 29, 2010 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Use Of Theme Song To Awesome Cartoon By Band - Oregon
By the way, Tako, are there any books we should be reading this week on the OMB?
by AllSaintsDay on Sep 29, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
It seems like Stanford is getting played up because of the overrating of other schools.
For some reason, winning at Notre Dame is seen as being worth more than winning at Tennessee. Being a team with a lot of fans across the country, ND is always vastly overrated. I still haven’t heard a good argument why a 45-13 win at Tennessee is not as impressive as 37-14 at ND Stadium. The UAB 2OT win didn’t give the Vols any style points, but I maintain winning at Neyland is still better than a win over a shit 1-3 Irish team.
Then there’s the issue of the Stanford shutout win over UCLA. UCLA’s offense isn’t very good, but a shut out win over a Pac-10 team can’t be overlooked (unless its against WSU). It was thought of a nice win, which it is. But now that UCLA beat Texas, it’s a monumental accomplishment.
Has anyone stopped to consider that maybe Texas was absurdly overrated before that game? Sure, nothing says 7th best team in the nation like a 3-0 record and aggregate 82-38 scoring margin over Rice, Wyoming and Texas Tech. But perhaps the loss of Colt McCoy hurt them just a little more than people thought?
So it’s based on this, and Oregon’s “woeful” strength of schedule early that seem to be putting people behind the Cardinal in this one. I guess we’ll see if it pans out that way.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
not to get into the transitive property but I can see why folks are talking Stanford up
1. They’re a really good team, returning a “name” in Andrew Luck
2. Their coach has done an amazing job turning around that program
3. They’ve beaten UCLA and Notre Dame on the road, in convincing fashion, not great teams but ones with “clout”
Our resume consists of the following
1. We beat an FCS team in Portland State
2. We beat one of the worst (if not THE worst) FBS team in the nation in New Mexico
3. We beat a Tennessee team who nearly got beat by UAB at HOME.
4. If ASU makes fewer mistakes in the turnover game, we’re looking at a loss to a team that signature wins include Northern Arizona and Portland State
I’m not trying to say that Stanford has a much better resume than us, but I don’t agree with those that look at Tennessee and Arizona State as “far and away” better wins than any that Stanford has. If anything, I don’t think we are in any position to cast stones about someone being “overhyped”.
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
I completely agree. Oregon's resume thus far is not better than Stanford's.
I don’t think anyone has argued that it is. I’m just trying to examine the Cardinal’s schedule a little more closely and question the wide disparity between the two schedules people seem to think there is.
Your first two points about why people are talking Stanford up are both valid. Luck is the best QB in the Pac-10 in my opinion. He’s not perfect, but he has a strong arm and can make big plays. Harbaugh has done an excellent job building Stanford back into a solid football program.
Its your third point that I have a problem with. UCLA and ND have more “clout” than they have earned, especially Notre Dame. UCLA’s win at Texas, while good, is not the mightily impressive victory that the national media is leading people to believe.
And say what you will about ASU’s turnovers and their past schedule. But that team gave Wisconsin (another team that may be a little overrated) all they could handle at Camp Randall Stadium. I think Oregon’s win at ASU is just as impressive as Stanford’s win at UCLA.
Honestly, I think there are a lot of parallels between Oregon and Stanford’s schedule
Oregon @ ASU = Stanford @ UCLA
Oregon @ Tenn = Stanford @ ND
Oregon vs. PSU = Stanford vs. Sac St.
Oregon vs. NM slighty < Stanford vs. Wake (Wake’s not very good, but they’re not as bad as NM)
Other than the perceived fashion in which Oregon beat ASU in a game where Oregon only led by less than double figures for a few minutes of the 3rd quarter, there’s practically no difference.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
UCLA is also a completely different team
They didn’t look capable of scoring against ANYONE when they played Furd.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
You know what this buildup reminds me of, almost exactly?
Last year’s game against Cal.
THAT WENT OK.
My name is Cliff Harris, and I’m here to lock shit down.
^note hyperbole font use
My name is Cliff Harris, and I’m here to lock shit down.
by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 29, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I've been thinking this all week
The way I feel this week is almost exactly how I was feeling last year during Cal week. Actually last year was even worse, because I thought we were quite possibly going to get our asses handed to us, and this year I think it’s going to be a close game – too close to call. So if we could go ahead and win by 40 please, that would be super.
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Watching this baseball documentary on PBS makes me re-remember how happy I am that Bonds never won a world series title.
"(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 29, 2010 5:58 PM PDT reply actions
OSU should be so proud, 2 sellouts in a row, good for them :-)
http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindbeaversbeat/2010/09/another_sellout_for_oregon_sta.html
OSU is expecting another sellout crowd for Saturday’s game against Arizona State; general admission and student tickets are gone and as of Wednesday only about 300 club level and ADA seats were the only tickets left.
In the Beavers’ home opener against Louisville, OSU set a non-conference record with a crowd of 45,379.
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They significantly lowered prices in the offseason. Their administration finally wised up to the fact that casual fans don’t want to pay more to go to an OSU game than an Oregon game.
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I just saw the Gameday Bus hidden away near campus,
I’m getting amped up for this game!
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Andrew Luck, you're no Darron Thomas!
Tag it!
"(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 29, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
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