Quack Fix: Everyone's looking at Darron Thomas
by jtlight on Sep 3, 2010 7:33 AM PDT
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PrintFootball is here! And Duck football is one day away! Life is good. Here's your quack:
- With Oregon's season starting tomorrow, all eyes are on Darron Thomas. And for someone we've talked so much about, we really don't know much about it, having not seen him play in almost 2 years. But Ken Goe says that he's better than what we've seen. Thomas has made huge strides when he's been on the bench, watching, and learning, and improving. According to Coach Helfrich, he's improved in every aspect of being a QB. Now it's time to put that to work on the field,
- Adam Jude also has a piece on Thomas, and he focuses more on how Thomas has gained the respect of the teammates, and has some good comments from Jordan Holmes. Thomas has really grown in communication and confidence and has grown to be able to take on the leadership role required by the starting QB.
- Lastly, Canzano has an audio interview with Thomas. With all the Thomas news today, I'm excited to see what he can do. He has the tools, he put in the work, and he won the job. It will be a lot of fun to watch him play.
- While the Ducks special teams has been questioned, it sounds like Jackson Rice will be rock solid during camp. Now that he has a year under his belt, he's looking to become more consistent with his kicks. If he adds that to his game, he'll be one of the best punters in the nation.
- Bob Rickert has a New Mexico preview up. A lot of good storylines to watch in this one, even if the game gets out of control quickly.
- Heading to the game tomorrow? Make sure to check out GoDucks.com post on Autzen, and some updated rules and notes.
- Pac-10 play opened last night as USC took on Hawaii, but what was up with USC's defense last night? They gave up 588 yards to Hawaii and didn't get a turnover. You have to assume that they'll improve, but a lot of Pac-10 teams have to be looking forward to that game now.
Got any other notes or links. Leave 'em below, and help us all pass the minutes until Kickoff. GO DUCKS!
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I love the chart in the Dr. Saturday post you linked
:
Still nice to see that 613 up there, in particular. Good, good times.
Getting hit by Eddie "Pleasant" is likely not as fun as advertised.
well I mean, it is the rainbow warriors
They do have the most best passing game in the entire universe, okay maybe just the pacific islands, but still.
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
They're just the plan Warriors now
Don’t want that connection to gay people, because you know that’s apparently scary or something.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Plain Warriors
Such crap in any case.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I think it's lame
I loved Rainbow Warriors as a nickname.
axemen23: the human vuvuzela
by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 3, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I like rainbows, but I'm not gay
How did one group of people steal refractive light?
-Demitrius Martin
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by Matt Daddy on Sep 3, 2010 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
People who picked the Ducks last year were saying the same thing after game 1. USC’s defense last night looked as bad as Oregon’s offense did against FBSU.
It’s definitely not a GOOD sign if you’re a Trojans fan, but it’s not the end of the world. They still have a ton of talent, and we play at the Coliseum.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
I’m with Gorby. It’s certainly still plausible that USC could win the conference. Improvement will be required, but it seems within the realm of possibility.
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by ProbablyMonty on Sep 3, 2010 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions
You have to remember, we saw most of USC’s “talent” on display last night. This team is not very deep, and from the looks of last night, not very good. Now I’ll agree that they could very easily improve, but the things I was looking for last night (execution, discipline, scheme and positional awareness) seemed to really be lacking. Guys were getting burnt on simple read plays by Hawaii, the front 7 barely got any pressure on UH’s QB and when they did he would run right by them. What plagued them in the Oregon game last year (zone read, scrambling QB, over-running the plays) looks to still be plaguing them now.
This debut by Kiffin (Senior and Junior) should not sit will with any USC fan.
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Sure, just like the debut by Chip Kelly and Mark Helfrich last year didn’t sit well with us. The same types of problems (execution, scheme, etc.) were lacking.
I agree it’s a bad sign for USC, but it was their first game of the season, on the road, with a completely new secondary (and coaching staff). They’ll get better. People shouldn’t over-react and start licking their chops just yet. Be cautiously excited. You may giggle to yourself on occasion.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Problem is that depth and conditioning don’t tend to improve during a season.
Especially depth.
Average Score Since 2004: Oregon 42 Washington 17
Sigh.
Okay, you’re all right. SC’s going to give up 600 yards a game the rest of the season.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
GOSH IT FEELS GOOD TO BE RIGHT.
Three key words: limited sample size.
But really Gorby, even if they do tighten up those holes or stop running an NFL defense with NCAA talent, they aren’t going to morph into the USC defense of old anytime soon.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 3, 2010 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions
No, of course not, and nothing in my posts suggested they would. I’m simply suggesting they’ll get better, with a chance at getting much better. Monte’s Tampa 2 may not be well suited for some of the offenses he’ll face, but, by all accounts, he’s a good coach. He’ll make adjustments and the young guys will improve as they get more experience. Depth will still be an issue.
They aren’t turning into the Trojans of ‘03 – ’05. That’s very clear. But they’re NOT going to give up 588 yards every game. So I’m not going to start doing a dance until I see them play a few more times.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
I think you just don't like dancing.
C’mon, dance!
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by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 3, 2010 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
They’ll probably get better. But the beginning of the year is typically when defenses are successful, before the offense can get in rhythm.
They obviously won’t be giving up 600 yards every game, but this will be a mediocre defense, and will have a hard time matching last years production.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
against Hawaii, not Boise State
That defense had problems with Hawaii’s 3rd string QB. It’s not like Oregon knocked out BSU’s first two QB and then had the 3rd string drop another 2-3 TDs on them.
What I don’t get is how USC fans can be optimistic about this debut.
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They're allowed to be optimistic about the offense
Yes, yes, it’s Hawaii, but Barkley really looked good. Really really good. No dumb mistakes or bad choices I remember.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 3, 2010 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions
more important
the usc offense and defense lines both looked amazing. I think any qb on the usc roster would have looked good with a min in the pocket every play
#88
The offense looked unstoppable. Yeah, it was Hawaii, so you take it with a couple grains of salt, but it was still a great performance. If I’m a USC fan, I’m thinking that the offense looks great, and that the defense should improve as long as there aren’t any injuries.
I’m not sure if that quite gets you to optimistic, but it’s a reason not to kill yourself.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
It reminded me a lot of last years LSU/UW game. A team that LSU should have dominated in all phases put up a really good fight, and there were a lot of signs that frightened LSU fans, and rightfully so.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I guess it depends on what your expectations are. A reasonable USC fan would probably, umm, well they’d think…BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Reasonable USC fan! Sorry, couldn’t make it through that sentence with a straight face.
Anyway, if their expectations are to go undefeated (and really, that’s the only official way they can win anything), they’ll be sorely disappointed. If their expectations are (as mine are for them) that this will be a solid team that should post 10 wins and be in every game, then they’ve got reason to think that’s still a good possibility.
It’s still a dangerous team. Their offense should be very good, and their defense will get better. How much better? Who knows? I mean, LSU wound up ranked 17 last year. That’s about what I’d expect from USC this year. Obviously their fans are hoping for more.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Their offense should keep them in every game, but I’m not sold Barkley will make the right decisions. It’s all well and good when you’re going against a defense like Hawaii, but what about when he starts slinging it against Oregon or any other competent defense in the Pac-10.
His biggest knock has always been his decision making, and while last nights performance was all you could hope for, it doesn’t show that he has improved in the area he needs to the most.
But, even with that, they’ll still be a top 25 team, and out talent a lot of teams. But they’re gonna have some crazy games, that’s for sure.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
"defense had problems with Hawaii's third string QB"?
This reminds me of someone, hmm, oh yeah, Darron Thomas!
At least USC fans can be happy that none of their players got injured. That is definitely a major positive to take away from the game.
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The one saving grace is that unlike other seasons, we’re unlikely to see the Pac viewed as a substandard conference simply because “USC is having a down year.”
At least we better not. Can’t account for the 80% of sports pundits who are blind drunks.
Average Score Since 2004: Oregon 42 Washington 17
Hey now.
That’s an insult to blind drunks everywhere.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 3, 2010 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions
No offense to Hawai'i
but if SC’s D looks that bad against a WAC team, what are they going to do against the likes of Oregon, Stanford, Arizona, OS…etc. etc.? Chip has to be licking his chops right now.
KU fans-how I hate thee!
Chip and everyone else on SC's schedule
But, especially the ones who run the spread option. /snicker
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by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 3, 2010 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I'll admit I may have overreacted but...
The difference between game 1 of last year for the Ducks and the game 1 for the Trojans this year is that we were facing the #14 ranked team in the country they were facing a unranked team. Is Hawaii even good? I haven’t paid any attention to them this summer and was expecting a huge blowout last night.
Crazy things happen in college football. I think last night tells us USC is at least vulnerable – this clearly isn’t one of their most dominant teams in recent years. But I want to see a bit more before I start getting all pumped up and chalking October 30th up there on the win column.
Case in point – last year’s USC team beat Ohio St. AT Ohio St. Oregon walloped USC and then lost to that same Ohio St. team. Teams change – get better, get worse, have off nights. It happens.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
This sums it up pretty well. Talk of beating USC is premature, but their performance tonight showed a lot of vulnerability. It seemed to confirm my suspicion that they’ll end up around 4th in the Pac-10.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Hawaii was predicted 3rd/4th in the WAC...
but with a losing record overall.
http://cfn.scout.com/2/991982.html
They did have a top 15 offense last year though…and the announcers stated that their QB was supposed to be a better athlete than MacStoli at CCSF…may need to take that with a grain of salt though.
KU fans-how I hate thee!
We held a team that averaged 42.2 ppg to only 19 in Boise...defense was not our weak spot
The O is the new U
I’m not sure what you’re responding to, but I’ll try to clarify. I’m saying that our offense last year looked abysmal in game 1. We were disappointed and shocked. Well, it turned out to be an aberration as the offense put it together and was, once again, one of the best offenses in the nation.
Similarly, USC’s defense last night looked abysmal in game 1. While this is different in terms of quality (Hawaii’s offense, while solid, isn’t top notch, while FBSU’s defense was pretty darn good), the same principal applies: It’s too early to draw conclusions.
The only conclusion that we should have drawn from the BSU game last year was that our offense was vulnerable. And that was clearly true, as it slumped at points during the season. I think USC is going to go through the same thing with their D – they have enough talent to shine at times, but they’ll go through slumps, and the right offensive attacks should be able to take advantage of their weaknesses.
Whether that will be enough to beat them is another matter. USC looks like they will be in more than their share of shootouts this season.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Oh yeah I totally reply-failed there, my bad. My main point was that it was not our defense that looked bad against Boise, but rather our non-starting offense in that game.
I wasn’t disagreeing with your original post as much as perhaps amending it, or attaching a footnote at least.
The O is the new U
Kinda late on this sub thread, but here goes...
Fan perception of USC being down is all well and good. But the player perception plays a much bigger roll this year for SC that it would in other years. If the SC defense has a few more hard games, and gives up big yards and they start thinking they are not very good the lack of a bowl could become a big problem. A lack of motivation in that locker room will snowball this year and especially on the defense with their lack of depth. If things start going down hill they could stay that way for a while.
Go Ducks.....Ducks Go!!!!!
How do you think the lack of tackling in practice will effect USC’s defense against the Ducks?
"I have a very strong distaste for Oregon State and Washington. Also Stanford.
Not as much as their lack of tackling in the game will.
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The moron announcers certainly made a stink about it last night
but with their depth issues, it was an understandable measure taken by Kiffinbear.
My favorite part of last night’s game wasn’t USC’s inept defense. It was Kiffin’s halftime sideline interview. Man theat guy sounded like an idiot.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 3, 2010 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions
that*
never fails, typos are guaranteed when insulting some other guy’s intelligence.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 3, 2010 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions
He sounded like Tiger Woods
"I have a very strong distaste for Oregon State and Washington. Also Stanford.
Yep.
He adamantly refused to give Hawaii any credit for anything. Even if USC was letting Hawaii back in the game, Hawaii was still scoring points Coach Kiffin! It is standard coachspeak to say that your opponent is well prepared and playing tough. But then again, Kiffin isn’t really a coach, so that explains the lack of coachspeak.
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I've been watching USC football out of the corner of one eye since roughly 1974..
.. and that’s the least disciplined defense they’ve had in 36 years.
If I’m Trojan fanboi, I am very much not optimistic for the season. USC in early games tends to be sloppy and unprepared on offense, not defense.
Can you imagine what Ohio State would have done against them last night?
Average Score Since 2004: Oregon 42 Washington 17
A little winded?
Hawaii’s coach said he noticed USC’s defenders were looking winded, and the casual fan could certainly see the same.
How about that play when the USC lineman jumped offsides, the entire D-Line stopped assuming he’d be flagged for it (play to the whistle?), and Hawaii ended up connecting on a 45 yard pass to a guy in double coverage? Sweet play!
Unfortunately, Hawaii’s defense was worse. A top-5 Pac-10 team probably would have won easily.
Yep, USC's DB's in particular looked tired.
Some of that probably had to do with how quickly USC’s offense was scoring. But as the season wears on, USC will only have less and less depth to work with.
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Yup
I noticed that too, the D-linemen looked like they were gasping for oxygen in the 3rd quarter.
Say what you mean, and say it mean. - Clint Ruin
Does anyone have any confidence in the USC coaching staff at this point? If you know that depth will be a problem, conditioning should be pretty much the number 1 thing you work on over the offseason. Good grief…
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I had zero confidence in Kiffin, but I figured his assistants would prop him up. Maybe not though…
I guess it’s tough to motivate 5-star recruits who won’t get to go to a bowl game to work out, so they just don’t bother.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
I'm bad at X's and O's
but having read AtQ all offseason, I’m starting to get a little more insight. USC’s scheme looked horrible to me. The front four for USC looked very solid, but if Hawaii got any penetration even to the linebackers, they made huge gains. And the secondary was just flat awful. There were at least two passes into double coverage that I can recall the receivers getting easily.
Hawaii had something like 7 plays of 20+ yards? That’s ridiculous.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 3, 2010 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
And that doesn’t even count the 40 yard TD pass that was dropped. Granted, that was a terrific throw (I had flashbacks to Luck last year), but the rest of those plays were just bad defense. The last TD throw for Hawaii, none of the DBs looked like they had any clue that they were in a football game and were supposed to be preventing the guys in the other colored shirts from catching the oblong leather thing.
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by dvieira on Sep 3, 2010 9:11 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
YYYYEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!
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 3, 2010 9:47 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
booooooooo shameless plug
Hooray beer, and I can haz football, but mostly beer!
Go Ducks.....Ducks Go!!!!!
This is why USC's defense had problems
It turns out the Trojans did not know the Warriors would be running the “Pistol” offense — a spread attack in which the running back lines up behind the quarterback — until defensive boss Monte Kiffin saw it on the news Wednesday night.
If they couldn’t be bothered to do due diligence to find out what kind of offense their opponent runs—no matter who it is—that’s the kind of sloppy arrogance that’s just begging karma to kick them in the ass.
It doesn't matter one bit to me
when Hawaii’s 3rd string QB is burning you over the middle for TDs, its bad
"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
The Pistol is really becoming a trendy offense to run these days
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While I’m sure that would be somewhat of a problem, that’s a piss-poor excuse for 588 yards, and reflects so poorly on the coaching staff.
If you can’t adapt your defensive playcalling and alignments to adjust to one of the more popular spread attacks, you are gonna have problems.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Still though, not even knowing what offense your opponent ran until the night before the game?
My yoke is heavy.
But Monte Kiffin is a genius.
Must be something else.
Average Score Since 2004: Oregon 42 Washington 17
isn't he supposed to be good at coaching?
how the f as a multimillion dollar coordinator not realizing hawaii is running a pistol
He must have assumed
UH ran the same offense as USC because, you know, everybody wants to be USC.
Whatever, the scheme was the same
The formation may have looked different, but everything they did was the same stuff they’ve been doing for years.
There, guys, you see?
It’s not that the players are bad. It’s not depth. It’s not motivation.
It’s that the coaching staff at USC is mind-numbingly stupid, and that they are terrible at their jobs.
Question answered!
Getting hit by Eddie "Pleasant" is likely not as fun as advertised.
by ProbablyMonty on Sep 3, 2010 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
well
12 UNC players suspended for tomorrow’s game
"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
Glad I picked LSU in the Jersey contest
"I have a very strong distaste for Oregon State and Washington. Also Stanford.
This video has nothing to do with USC
But it sure got me fired up!
OREGON DUCKS FOOTBALL — 2010 KICKOFF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrcTDrSZaiE
Great video, all the big plays from last season.
Can’t wait for the ATQ Tailgate on Saturday!
I think the REAL question is
How good is USC’s offense? Was their success last night due to Hawai’i’s awful defense, or is USC really that good? Or does the truth lie somewhere in the middle. Davie sure was trying to emphasize the USC offense as the true star last night. I’m not so sure. Tyler looked pretty good. I was also struck by how much bigger the USC receivers are than the UH secondary. I just wonder how they do against Pac 10 defenses which (should) have better athletes.
Say what you mean, and say it mean. - Clint Ruin
I think they are pretty good
They really have to be in the Pac-10 of course. You don’t win many games in the Pac-10 without scoring at least 17-21 points at an absolute minimum.
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In honor of tomorrow's season opener
It’s spelled S-H-U-F-E-L-T-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O-O!
I don't deal in hyperbole.
by JConant on Sep 3, 2010 10:33 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Caduck, don’t forget to change your avatar to jinx one of the NM players if you haven’t already.
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 3, 2010 10:47 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Props to MCD for helping the Ducks avoid the most embarrassing upset ever.
I don't deal in hyperbole.
It would be worse than the Indiana debacle for sure.
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 3, 2010 11:03 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Wow you almost ruined the season CaDuck
How does that make you feel? I hope terrible. You owe MCD a few keg stickers for that one, or is that Tako?
Go Ducks.....Ducks Go!!!!!
Holy crap, Messina is decapitated in my profile pic!
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
I just realized this
those two guys look like USC’s secondary last night
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
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by Matt Daddy on Sep 3, 2010 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Except I don't think they were conscious enough to panic
More oblivious than anything.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 3, 2010 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
HRD beat me to the joke
But I was going to say:
Yeah, except with more poise and sense of purpose.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
I mean, at least those guys might accidentally knock down a pass.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Yeah,
The panic people wouldn’t have allowed a first down on a third and thirty from the three.
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Carmen Messina, you're no Casey Matthews!
hahaha yep
"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 woulda gone for Elizabeth Lambert
She does play football for UNM technically, and deserves to be cursed.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 3, 2010 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah but,
If I put her as my profile pic I would be afraid that she would track me down and kick my ass.
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Carmen Messina, you're no Casey Matthews!
As long as your hair isn't too long
You’ll be OK.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 3, 2010 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Tako just LIES…promises people keg stickers and never pays up!
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 3, 2010 11:00 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
FIRE TAKO!
It has been a full day of football season and that was my first call to fire someone. Wow.
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
The Committee's first action was to call for a boycott.
We need to let this process work before we expedite action to the next level.
I’m not sure what any of that means, but it sounds like something a committee chair should say so I did.
Chairman, Tako Owes MCD a Half Rack of Keg Stickers Committee
by Bill Musgrave on Sep 3, 2010 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
PROMOTE MUSGRAVE!
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Carmen Messina, you're no Casey Matthews!
Been practicing throwing up the O today
Gotten a little rusty over the off-season
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Just don’t do it how the Bavers do it or you will end up looking like a ballerina doing a pirouette.
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 3, 2010 11:01 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
The NM Mascot better not try and show us up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkbKjtuNJhQ
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Its cutdown day today and tomorrow in the NFL
I hope the Titans keep Blount after he pulled one of these again
http://blogs.tennessean.com/titans/2010/09/03/blount-adds-to-high-hurdling-history/
A tank of a physical specimen at 6–0 and 247 pounds, tailback LeGarrette Blount doesn’t look like the kind of player that’s likely to go airborne too often.
But perhaps we should remember that (Oregon) Ducks can fly.
Blount has shown a propensity for hurdling defenders during the Titans’ last couple of preseason games. He did it last night near the end of the third quarter, going up and over Saints safety Chip Vaughn to post a 12-yard gain up the middle. Three plays later, he sailed over the goalline on a one-yard touchdown plunge.
``(Hurdling) became part of my game when I got too tall to be running over small corners,’’ Blount said. ``When I know they’re going to torpedo for my legs, I have to do that because that’s what is going to keep me in this league if I get a chance to stay here. I have to protect (my legs).’’
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
How far has Michigan fallen?
On ESPN.com, there was a link for Mark Shlabach’s upset of the week, UConn vs. Michigan.
My first thought was, “Wait, so which team is he picking to pull the upset?”
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Seriously,
Both of those teams are fairly evenly matched. I wouldn’t consider it an upset if either team lost.
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Carmen Messina, you're no Casey Matthews!
RIch Rod is so getting fired this year
I think they maybe make a bowl game but even that is doubtful, the Big 10 may not be that strong but there are four teams certainly better then them (Ohio State, Iowa, Wisconsin and Penn State)
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Yeah.
I would say that Michigan would hold on to him for another season, if it weren’t for the numerous NCAA violations that just happened under Rich Rod. He is so fired.
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Carmen Messina, you're no Casey Matthews!
He is so fired.
UM has spent three years recruiting guys to fit the spread offense. If you were UM and looking for a big-time head coach that could immediately turn it around with existing players, where would you start?
The answer is obvious, and it makes me uneasy.
I don't deal in hyperbole.
not me
they may have tradition. We have better facilities. And its not like they’ll be able to pay more than us. Mr. Knight will have no problems opening up the bank.
--Dave
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Chip doesn’t strike me as the kind of guy to leave that quickly after what the Ducks have done for him, taking from New Hampshire to where he is now. He has built enough talent and depth to potentially make a National Title run in the next few years. I would think that would be a much more appealing challenge than getting Michigan back to a winning record.
Of course I suppose it comes down to what kind of challenge Chip likes. Would he prefer to try to get a school to a National Championship who’s never been there, or would he prefer to be seen as the savior of a school with a lot of tradition by getting them back to the top? Chip doesn’t seem like a guy who seeks the spotlight all that much (see his shortness with the media), so that gives me hope that he’d stay.
But, you can never be certain.
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by MarineCorpsDuck on Sep 3, 2010 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I suppose I agree with all of you that there are many reasons Chip could or should turn down a program like UM. I also think we’re going to start hearing his name come up for some very attractive jobs. Oregon has been really good for him, as he has been for Oregon. But who really knows where his heart lies?
I don't deal in hyperbole.
WE DONT DEAL IN HYPOTHETICALS!
That means that Coach Kelly can never leave? RIGHT!?
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Carmen Messina, you're no Casey Matthews!
for what it's worth
I just tried playing as Hawaii vs. USC on NCAA 11 on All-American Difficulty, and lost 42-24 and only got 348 yards of total offense.
"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
ESPN's Influence
Check out the headline on ESPN’s main college football page in regard to the USC game last night.
USC prolific for Kiffin in debut win
Unbelievable
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by MarineCorpsDuck on Sep 3, 2010 12:10 PM PDT reply actions
Psh,
If they had said “USC offense prolific for Kiffin in debut win”, I would have agreed. Everyone seems to be conveniently ignoring that USC’s defense got torn to shreds.
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Carmen Messina, you're no Casey Matthews!
Watching Scott Van Pelt Show on ESPNU. Does anyone know why they have the Ducks helmet on their desk all the time?
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by MarineCorpsDuck on Sep 3, 2010 12:23 PM PDT reply actions
The Idaho one I know about – they talked to Idaho’s coach the other day and explained why. I can’t remember for sure, but I recall them saying they either really like the coach or one of the players and wanted to help them get more exposure. But the Oregon helmet wasn’t there that day, and it was only a few weeks ago. It seems like Rusillo really likes Chip and Oregon.
Speaking of which…Chip is on SVP show RIGHT NOW. That’s just wierd.
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by MarineCorpsDuck on Sep 3, 2010 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe he lost a bet with Neil Everett
"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
Will be on Scott Van Pelt after this commercial break
Say what you mean, and say it mean. - Clint Ruin
hooray for the NCAA doing the right 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
Common sense and institutional fairness prevail.
Overall karmic justice… answer uncertain, ask again later.
The whole situation kinda makes me embarassed to be a sports fan
I hate how I make excuses for someone, not off their character (since we dont know these guys) but rather off the fact that they can bowl over DB’s. Say I was a hiring manager and Masoli applied for a role in a leadership position (as a QB is). I do a background check and see he pleaded guilty to theft and then got busted for pot soon after. I cant see how I could hire the guy so soon after the fact.
For whatever reason I believe in LMJ and that he has learned from the experience. I cant say the same thing about Masoli. Maybe it was that he was found guilty of theft in high school, then in college and even after his coach (who he lied to) went out on a limb and kept him on the team, he gets busted with pot. Of course he has the excuses and the well-crafted PR driven website, but either he is a total FUCKING MORON or he is a criminal or maybe a little of both.
I guess good for Masoli and the Rebel fans, bad for our sports culture.
I'LL BITCH SLAP YOU WITH ROBERT SWIFT!!!
by My Name is Bryce on Sep 3, 2010 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I dont disagree that its a bad move, and bad for sports culture
However, you have to follow the precedent you set until you go through the motions to change it, and the NCAA did not do that with the Masoli case.
"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’m glad he won the appeal, but I still say the NCAA wasn’t out of line to deny the waiver request.
Here’s hoping his days of fucking up are behind him.
Average Score Since 2004: Oregon 42 Washington 17
Masoli was cleared to play
From ESPN’s Joe Schad: A source at Ole Miss said QB #JeremiahMasoli has been cleared to play by NCAA upon appeal. #collegefootball
Watching Ducks in Cincy
So the people who were supposed to get me 2 tickets in Knoxville, completely dropped the fucking ball.
So my question is this—does anyone have any sense if there’s a bar that attracts Ducks games in Cincinnati or an alumni club that gets together?
To be clear, in my world this is a dropped ball on the level of Cameron Colvin dropping the damn ball at the goal line against Cal
That’s brutal. No other way you can secure tickets?
I can’t be of help on your question, having never visited Cinci. I’m thinking drinks at home and an internet feed are going to be your companions.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Well, we could sit surrounded by Vols fans in some obscure corner of the statement; not sure if I want to take my life into my hands like that
And to be specific, is there some kind of a website that lists places in various cities where Ducks fans get together?
Yeah, here. But Cinci isn’t listed.
I have access to one extra ticket… Not sure if that helps you at all…
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
As much as I hate to plug social networking sites
I would bet UO Alumni has a Facebook page where you might be able to inquire.
But if I were you, I would just go to the game anyway. Seriously, I’ve traveled to a number of away games and I wouldn’t expect real hassle from anybody if you were to cheer for Oregon. In particular, I was expecting the worst out of Michigan fans in ’07, and I was my usual drunk, charming self, we blew them out, and the only thing I heard frmo UM fans afterward was “You guys played great.”
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by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 3, 2010 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks....
but I have to have 2. Much appreciated though.
This showed up in my email from the U of O today. It's awewsome, albeit, a little weird.
"(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 2:03 PM PDT reply actions
Heh. This line killed me: “…show your O next to the Woman’s Suffrage Memorial statue.”
by ntrebon on Sep 3, 2010 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Hahaha, I hadn’t really thought of that, but it’s definitely hilarious.
"(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 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
TQA
you ever go onto another site and pull what you pulled at CC last night, you’ll be gone. This is your only warning.
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
Honestly, I was pissed at what I perceived to be a dick move by their coach, and I emotionally reacted.
What I did over here was way worse. At least I didn’t name call or argue over there.
"(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 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I wasn’t happy about Kiffin going for 2 point conversions.
"(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 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Here#
Relatively harmless comment in the grand scheme of things, but it doesn’t belong in the gameday thread. Trolling isn’t cool.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
It does beg the question
When is going for 2 okay? Oregon goes for 2 quite a bit. When does it become “unclassy”
"I have a very strong distaste for Oregon State and Washington. Also Stanford.
I don’t think it becomes unclassy until it’s a blowout – like 30+ points later in the second half, or 40+ points at any time. I don’t think you can assume anything in college football any more. Hawaii was in that game until late. Kiffin was justified in going for two.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Well, USC did it after their first TD of the game. In a game where they went in as 21-point favorites. I can see why some people might get upset at that.
And they didn't make a secret of it
Unlike our screwy swinging gate 2 pointers.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I can’t. It’s ridiculous. In a world where Appalachian St. can beat Michigan, you can’t take anything for granted. I have no problem with him going for two at that point in the game. The odds only matter to gamblers.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
A general rule of thumb:
Emotionally react on your own team’s site: OK
Emotionally react on another team’s site against something their team did: Not OK
Yeah, I was out of line in both places. Sorry about that. I’d love to apologize over there too, given the chance.
"(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 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
If you want, send an e-mail to Paragon and apologize. He seems like the type that would consider unbanning you.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
This is a great suggestion. Even if you’re not unbanned, it shows humility, contrition and the willingness to do the right thing.
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
I’d be happy to if someone would provide me with his email address.
"(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 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
OT but Seahwakws in free fall
From ESPN
Schefter: Seahawks will cut ties with WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh either by trading or releasing him
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
and Mike Williams was named the starter.......
I’m awaiting axeman’s reply…..
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
I was wrong
print that, and I’ll sign it at the tailgate tomorrow if anyone wants.
"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
You allowed yourself to be swayed to change your opinion last night too. It’s like you are growing up in front of our eyes.
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 3, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Ducks Gear?
Well I did it; I bought my first car today, a Craigslist Special. Okay, a 98 Ford Escort. Not exactly a chick magnet, but it’ll get my music gear to gigs! Problem is, this car has no Ducks gear, and clearly that has to change. But, what is appropriate for a blue car?
I don’t want to cover up the window with a big O because I kind of need to see out of it. It needs new seat covers, and something Duck-themed would be cool, but so far I haven’t seen anything that fits. Do I go with a flag? Something on the antenna? A magnet on the side panel? A bumper sticker? I need some AtQ guidance on this.
Naked Three Point Stance hood ornament for starters.
axemen23: the human vuvuzela
by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 3, 2010 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I actually have the big O in the middle of my rear window. Seeing behind you is over-rated.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
This.
And just in case I could see around the O, I put an LSU sticker above it, and a Saints helmet off to one side by the US Olympics sticker that was already there.
I'll be laughing at you when you back into something
I have a small O with wings on the very top of my back windshield, and then I have an oregon window-flag
"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 have a giant O in the middle and an auxillary Braves sticker.
"(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 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I put a massive "OREGON" decal across the rear windshield of my dads truck.
It looks kickass. I agree with Gorby, seeing out the back is overrated!
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Carmen Messina, you're no Casey Matthews!
I’m partial to the Mad Duck Charging Through the O, like the old midfield design. Have it on the back window of my hard and wrapped around my bike frame.
by omb on Sep 3, 2010 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
ummm…. yeah. Not even sure how that typo happened. Rest assured that is WAS a typo. move along.
by omb on Sep 4, 2010 2:53 AM PDT up reply actions
From ESPN, this kind of says it all about tomorrow
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
by skywaker9 on Sep 3, 2010 4:37 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
The Arizona wild pussies
Are sporting the throw back white helmets.
Say what you mean, and say it mean. - Clint Ruin
They look pretty mediocre.
They have NO run game whatsoever.
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Carmen Messina, you're no Casey Matthews!
Foles still looks sharp though
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Carmen Messina, you're no Casey Matthews!
I’m waiting for TQA and axemen to freak out over Arizona throwing 45 yard bombs up 28-2 late in the 3rd quarter.
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 3, 2010 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I KNOW!
What a bunch of ASSHOLES! What are they thinking? Why would they want to work on some different plays in the first game against a crappy team?
Say what you mean, and say it mean. - Clint Ruin
Clearly classless. I’m going to go get myself banned from azdesertswarm dammit!
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 3, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Toledo's got this thing
They only need 13 more safeties to tie it up.
Say what you mean, and say it mean. - Clint Ruin
I never said that. I want this to become something of a past and a non-issue, but putting words in my mouth doesn’t help.
"(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 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Easy killer. We’re joking. It’s a fresh wound, so I’ll give it some time before I joke about it.
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 3, 2010 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t care if you make fun of what I actually did. Making up stuff is where I start caring.
"(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 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it was exaggerating to add some humor, but noted.
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 3, 2010 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, QuackinAK didn’t quote you or anything. I realize now that you get a little fired up about shit so I’m just going to leave this be now.
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 3, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh please. You and QuackinAK both knew what you were referring to. Whatever though, like I said, I’m just letting it die. This conversation is done on my part.
"(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 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
“Oh please”? Yeah, Iknew what I was referring to. I made it clear what I was referring to when I said you and axemen in the first reference. I was joking, like I said. I will not joke with you anymore because I clearly cannot tell when you are going to take it personally, and I don’t want every little joke become a full-on argument. I too will let this die now and leave you 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 3, 2010 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry. I’m overreacting. I feel stupid over that, and my mood is compounded by a pretty crappy night. My apologies
"(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 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
wow man
I leave for two hours and this is going on. Sorry man, I was just kidding around, I didn’t mean anything by it. I kind of meant it in the same vein as kidding a buddy about doing something that they can admit was kind of stupid in retrospect. We all give axemen a LOT MORE crap, and he just takes it in stride.
I can’t believe I’m about to say this but maybe you need to be a little more axemen-like.
Say what you mean, and say it mean. - Clint Ruin
I normally wouldn’t react this this. Honestly.
"(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 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Was this the thread where TQA was killing pupies while typing?
Chairman, Tako Owes MCD a Half Rack of Keg Stickers Committee
by Bill Musgrave on Sep 4, 2010 7:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't think that there is anyone there to ban you...
Have you ever been to that place? It is utterly desolate.
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Carmen Messina, you're no Casey Matthews!
Yep. I talked to mattoretega in their gameday thread a little.
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 3, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
They are talking about Arizona being in the Rose Bowl because their defense is holding Toledo down.
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 3, 2010 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey Toledo!
I think he’s going to throw it to Criner.
Say what you mean, and say it mean. - Clint Ruin
I’m just glad they don’t have Gronkowski still. He was murdering us 2 years ago.
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 3, 2010 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I tried to tell them.
But nooooooo! They never listen.
Say what you mean, and say it mean. - Clint Ruin
Question for tomorrow.
What time I should get into Autzen to find a decent seat in the student section?
Out of curiosity,
Did you have any trouble getting your student ticket?
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Carmen Messina, you're no Casey Matthews!
No it was real easy. I was a little nervous but if you log in 10 minutes before tickets are released you should have no problem.
Do you get tickets through the Duckweb system?
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Carmen Messina, you're no Casey Matthews!
I received an email at my .edu email that sent me to set up an account at GoDucks.com
Then basically you log in at the ticket page, click the freshman link, wait for 10:00pm to hit, refresh the page, click a link to request tickets, fill in captcha, confirm order, and you use your student id card to get into the game.
It’ll get tougher once classes start.
Addicted to Quack, the home of Tako Tuesdays
Welcome to the club, Cody Ross. You can stay at my house.
What a bunch of lightweights around here. We get like 1900 comments on the first night of football then the 2nd night we get nothing. It’s like a bunch of 18 year olds that got hammered at the first party then spent the next 3 days recovering.
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!
Thursday vs Friday of a holiday weekend
Everybody’s out drinking on first-game eve
Watching USC struggle >>>> watching Arizona cruise
Schadenfreude
Average Score Since 2004: Oregon 42 Washington 17
I think it’s more like the first 5 minutes of the 3rd quarter at Autzen. Everyone was all fired up for the 1st half (USC vs Hawaii) and felt great about football being back. So they decided to go grab a beer at the Mo and get back for the 3rd quarter (Arizona vs Toledo), but wanted to finish their beer first. They’ll make it back for the truly important action in the middle of the 3rd quarter (tailgating tomorrow) and 4th quarter (GO DUCKS).
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 3, 2010 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
The game last night wasn’t boring. This one is.
The most exciting moment: Waiting to see if the frat boyz got to fire their little cannon.
Average Score Since 2004: Oregon 42 Washington 17
I don’t know why the Arizona fans haven’t stormed the field yet.
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 3, 2010 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Thats an awesome play!
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Carmen Messina, you're no Casey Matthews!
I saw that
I was like why would you waste that play? Save it for a game you might win.
Say what you mean, and say it mean. - Clint Ruin
Those three DL's looking at him like WTF?
Priceless.
axemen23: the human vuvuzela
by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 4, 2010 7:01 AM PDT up reply actions
At least they used it to burn a D-1 team.
I would rather make a D-1 team look silly than some random tiny school look silly.
Self-anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Carmen Messina, you're no Casey Matthews!
Interesting. This is kind of like when the Bavers got accused of running it up a few years ago (I think about the fuskies). They are up 34-2 in the 4th, but have the backup QB in throwing deep passes.
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!
For the record, I’m not necessarily accusing them of running up the score. If you have your 2nd string players in I don’t personally have a problem with it, because those guys need to get work.
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 3, 2010 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s why I made sure to elaborate and say I don’t have a problem with it. It’s a tough spot for coaches. Those reps can be so valuable for your backup guys. I think they handled it well…get some passes in there early, then hand it off once you get near the red zone.
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 3, 2010 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Signing out for the night. I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve. I hope Santa puts a shiny Oregon win and an excellent showing by Darron Thomas under my tree while I (try to) sleep tonight. GO DUCKS!
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!
I’m hoping for 8 Eddie Pleasant hits across the middle and 2 Cliff Harris INT’s in my stocking
Hey Daisy, git me anudder one!
Addicted to Quack
Toledo scored 2 on Arizona?
God, I love college football.
Getting hit by Eddie "Pleasant" is likely not as fun as advertised.
by ProbablyMonty on Sep 3, 2010 8:41 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Kinda but not really
Arizona got called for holding in their own end zone. By rule that is a safety. Wacky right?
Say what you mean, and say it mean. - Clint Ruin
Crazy. What a weird rule.
Getting hit by Eddie "Pleasant" is likely not as fun as advertised.
by ProbablyMonty on Sep 4, 2010 12:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Seattle is cutting all players that have any chance of suceeding for them
Fighting for the #1 pick in 2011!
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I know it’s old, but I love this Onion feature. The best line is: “Thinks the line of scrimmage is where you call plays, and huddles are where you talk about movies and stuff”
AQ South cracks me up. A warning box popped up when I went onto the site saying this:
We like you over at CGB, but I’m just a big sheep follower. And I see other sites are warning and banning you, so I guess it’s the in thing to do. The hot thing that all the kids are doing. GO BEARS!
"(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 4, 2010 7:21 AM PDT reply actions
They’re funny down there.
Addicted to Quack, the home of Tako Tuesdays
Welcome to the club, Cody Ross. You can stay at my house.
TQA8:
ATQ’s Designated Juvenile Delinquent.
Which, in my view, is preferable to the title of “ATQ’s Designated Hand-raiser.”
Keep up the good work.
Average Score Since 2004: Oregon 42 Washington 17
Don’t encourage me…
"(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 4, 2010 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
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