Quack Fix: Ducks look to play better against Cal this season
by ntrebon on Oct 4, 2011 6:58 AM PDT
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PrintEarly morning Tuesday quack fixes are now a thing of the past as I finished my move back to the west coast this weekend. Enjoy your fix.
- Moseley's feature piece today looks back at how miscues by kickers from both teams played a role in Oregon's 15-13 win over Cal last season. While Cal's kicker Giorgio Tavecchio is back, it is still unknown whether Rob Beard will return from injury this week or if Alejandro Maldonado will continue to fill in.
- Aaron Fentress writes that the Ducks are looking to play better than they did last year in the narrow victory against the Bears. If Cal replicates their defensive strategy from last season (I mean extra defenders in the box, nothing more sinister), then Darron Thomas and the receivers will need to step up and make plays.
- Ken Goe also offers some brief thoughts on the upcoming game, focusing on whether Beard will play and the Cal defense.
- Bob Clark's weekly conference roundup focuses on how Arizona State could have the South Division of the Pac-12 wrapped up with a victory against Utah this weekend. And, in his weekly rankings, Oregon is again atop the North Division.
- Yesterday morning, Ted Miller posted his latest power rankings with Oregon holding steady at #2. Miller also posted some thoughts on what appears to be a conference-wide weakness: the defense. Finally, here is Miller's quick take on this week's slate of conference games.
- And, in case you missed it last night, LeGarrette Blount ran for 127 yards and the winning TD as Tampa Bay beat the Manning-less Colts on Monday Night Football.
Don't forget to check the videos after the jump.
Go Ducks!
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Welcome back to the left coast, Nick.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
Guess we're not the only ones saying
EEEEAAAAASSSSLLLEEEEYYYY now are we?
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Muschamp looks like he's about to shit himself from fear in that picture.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
That's how he always looks.
Quack Quack Bitches!
by Quack Addict on Oct 4, 2011 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Do Florida DL members always emerge from the tunnel with giant chains around their necks?
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
That's the chain they used to tie up the whole pig that Charlie Weis just ate before the game
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
That's funny.
It was like a prehistoric sized pig, and real ornery, that’s why a chain was needed. More rhinoceros or dinosaur than actual pig, really.
Euler's #1 fan
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 4, 2011 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
He was supposedly going to come here and was going to announce his commitment.
He then changed his mind (again; as he had de-committed from somewhere else I believe) and decided to go to Florida.
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Oct 4, 2011 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Completely off topic
But checkout this amazing song. Amazing video as well. I post it here because:
a) Me gusta. Me gusta mucho
b) The guy’s from the NW (ignore the fact he’s from Seattle)
c) His song’s all about Air Jordans
d) He mentions Uncle Phil (even if it’s in a negative light)
e) When there’s awesome hip hop coming out that doesn’t discuss hoes, guns, rims etc it needs to be supported
f) Me gusta. Me gusta mucho
by yOur favOrite team's favOrite team. on Oct 4, 2011 8:39 AM PDT reply actions
Hey look, what we've known for 4 games is now proven with statistics
Will Murphy and Justin Hoffman are really, really not good receivers.
Also, the Pac-12 has some really good receivers.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
18 targets, 5 receptions for 56 yards combined?
Ugh, that’s terrible.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
That might be simplifying the point.
I’m not sure what the actual difference might be, but the idea is that Chip plays the players that give the team the best chance to win. That being said, as Huff gets healthier we’re going to see less of Murphy, is my guess. And simply because Blackmon, Sumler, et al are better athletes, it doesn’t mean they give the team the best chance of winning at this point regardless of what we unqualified armchair amateurs in all our glorious wisdom may think.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Oct 4, 2011 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Have they combined to drop 5? Or more?
Terrible receivers. I guess I can justify Hoffman’s presence for the blocking, but Murphy?
I think Murphy's dropped 4, Hoffman one.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Terrible is probably an understatement. At 3.1 yards per attempt, if Hoffman and Murphy were their own team, they’d be the worst passing offense in college football this year, just barely worse than Kent State.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
If Hoffman and Murphy were their own team,
they’d need like nine more guys to make it competitive.
Addicted to Quack, #1 Oregon blog among female Duck fans, including the ageless and ever-radiant daisyduck.
If Hoffman and Murphy were their own team, they’d need likenineeleven more guys to make it competitive.
by JonathanPDX on Oct 4, 2011 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
They are a GREAT ADVANTAGE:
They make opponents think that they can beat us if they just can stop the run game.
Heh heh heh. The evil genius has them forked.
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
If Hoffman and Murphy were their own team, they would probably have an illegal formation penalty every time they tried to snap it, if they did snap it.
My guess is that they’d line up, and then just keep getting delay of game penalties.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
If Hoffman and Murphy were their own team...
Oh Shi… They already are!
Quack Quack Bitches!
by Quack Addict on Oct 4, 2011 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
They're a better looking team.
But I wouldn’t want them on the football field.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Oct 4, 2011 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions
I dunno dude
They would most certainly take some of the attention off of DAT and Huff… More than the current duo are ;)
Quack Quack Bitches!
by Quack Addict on Oct 4, 2011 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
I thought that's what our cheerleaders were for.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Oct 4, 2011 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
That's because half of our WR corp
are Murphy and Hoffman. I find it funny now thinking back to the arguments this off season and the people who thought our o-line was going to be the bigger issue than the WRs.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
I don’t think that thought process was wrong. The ultimate conclusion turns out to be.
First, we’ve succeeded in the past few years without elite WRs, so it stood to reason that we could plug in some grinders and inexperienced guys and still get production. Second, I don’t think anyone who made that claim thought Will Murphy would actually have a ball thrown to him. We’ve got talent at the position, even though most of it is young. I know that I figured the young guys would see a lot of time. As it happens, the young guys aren’t quite there and so guys like Murphy are getting waaaaaaay more playing time than I thought they would.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Yep, I don’t think it was a poor assumption to make. Our wide receivers have been far more terrible than I could have imagined.
At least we have some bright spots, like Vaughn and DAT. Tuinei has been doing a nice job, and Paulson and Huff will likely become bigger parts of the offense as we enter conference play.
But it’s tough to be excited about the group when Hoffman and Murphy are getting significant playing time.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I think Huff can be our #1 reciever
I think that he’s just been injured and hampered. He wasn’t able to get the timing down with DT early and it’s been hurting them. As of last game he still wasn’t 100%. Tuinei is a good #2 option. He needs someone to take the focus to thrive, I don’t think he’s ever had the tools to be a #1 and thought the expectations were unrealistic coming into this season. Barner can be a good slot receiver along with Huff and Vaughn has shown flashes of being a solid receiver but Hoffman and Murphy are just plug in players for a depleted slot at the moment.
The one thing that Barner and Huff lack is size which is why the’ll struggle at times and why the’ll never be elite receivers. I think they can be solid and that’s what we need right now but they have to be healthy.
Next year when the receiver crop we picked up understands the system and begin to play I think that receiver will become a strength for our team, unfortunately it’s obvious they’re not ready or they’d be playing already.
Quack Quack Bitches!
by Quack Addict on Oct 4, 2011 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
This is one of the reasons I don’t believe the spread. Yes, DT had a bad game last year but he also had sure-handed receivers out there when he could get the ball in their vicinity. If DT has a decent game, we’re still going to have issues with drops and guys not getting open against the Cal defense.
I think the passing game is a big unknown going into this game and if I’m Tedford, I have the same gameplan as I did last year. Ugly it up, not just make DT win the game but put it on the backs of the receivers.
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
I don't agree with the spread either...
But I do think that Cal’s defense will struggle much more to stop our offense in Autzen than they did last year at home.
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Oct 4, 2011 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Cal’s defense is significantly worse than last year’s.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
And our pass offense is significantly worse than last years.
TBH i won’t be surprised if the game plays out similarly to last year. I think it will be close but not as close.
Quack Quack Bitches!
Our pass defense is not significantly worse than last year. It is worse than last year, sure, but not significantly so. Cal’s defense has been downright bad against the only two semi-decent teams they’ve faced.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Maynard can throw
When he’s not derping it.
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
He said “pass offense” not “pass defense.” In other words, even though Cal’s defense is worse, he’s thinking that our pass offense won’t be able to take advantage of it and we’ll still have problems scoring.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Whoops, my bad.
Though I don’t think we’ll have all that much problem scoring. Last year was not the norm for either team. In Autzen, there is little reason to use last years matchup as a baseline for how to project this game.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I don't buy the Beard injury story
It’s gotta be ruse. At the MSU game we went down to our seats early to watch warmups. Beard, Maldonado, and Rice were the first out on the field. Beard was running, jumping, stretching and booting long field goals without any apparent difficulty.
I think part of Chip’s policy about never discussing injuries is that he can also avoid discussing disciplinary action…his silence just implies injury.
My parents believed in me.
He's not on the injury list I use to prep my previews for Ducks Empire
Anymore, FWIW.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
First Time To Autzen in 15+ years
I arrive at the crack of ass from the bay area on Thursday 8:30 am to be specific…got a killer airline miles ticket but had to fly off hours. Will head to Rennie’s as soon as they open but need some scoop on the tailgate scene. Any thoughts comments or ideas? Mo-center for pre-game festivities? Roam around crashing tailgaters? What’s a duck fan to do?
Oh also, anyone have a couch to crash on? ha ha!!!
Can't help you with the couch
but for an out-of-towner, the Mo is a great place to go pre-game. You might want to wander the parking lot as you might run into folks you know, and someone is bound to offer you a beer eventually, but there is always plenty of food, drink and good conversation in the Mo. It opens 3 hrs before kickoff, so 3:00 for this Thursday.
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It’s cause you’re not wearing the right shoes!
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Oct 4, 2011 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
While my shoes are pretty great
and are certainly deserving of a beer, it’s probably more because I know a lot of people tailgating.
ATQ's #1 fan of ATQ Guys
Let's be honest
It’s because you’re a girl.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
I'm definitely going to test that theory on Thursday.
Not with beer, though.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
If not beer, then what are you hoping to get offered?
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Something that tastes better than beer.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Uh oh sister
You are officially killing every guy on this blog right now. Can’t you just feel them biting their tongues and forcing their fingers not to type naughty things??
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by daisyduck on Oct 4, 2011 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I've been trying to come up with a decent way of saying what I want to say
Obviously, it’s not working.
So, no comment
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
I'm young and therefore have no filter
she obviously enjoys military men of the aqua-specialty.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Yeah, a filter.
THAT’S what you don’t have.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions 9 recs
Well played!
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Oct 4, 2011 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
This is what I get for at least partially holding my tounge?
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
That was a terrible holding of your tongue.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
Wait...is tongue the 'key word.'?
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
If you had held your tongue
we wouldn’t have been able to understand you.
by MCD Mom on Oct 4, 2011 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
/holds tongue
apple.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Smegma?
Addicted to Quack, #1 Oregon blog among female Duck fans, including the ageless and ever-radiant daisyduck.
Let's just say
it’s a female cleansing agent (didn’t know it until after I posted, got it from a guy I work with)
But the odds of finding that element to use on Axemen is slim-to-none.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
by JShufelt on Oct 4, 2011 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I responded to the wrong post.
I wanted to say “That’s so wrong”, to Takimoto.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
Next time
Instead of holding your tongue, try holding your hands!
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Oct 4, 2011 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn axemen
You’re getting abused by the ladies today. Mom even learned how to embed a link just to make fun of you. That’s impressive.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Motivation
She haz it!
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
How about a rec then?
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
Wow, I learned a lot about tongues from the links to the left of that page.
Probably more than I wanted to learn.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
Actually, yeah.
It’s kinda funny.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
You like making us feel uncomfortable, don't you?
Just like a REALLY HOT YOGA INSTRUCTOR! That’s it, LMD81 is a really hot yoga instructor. This whole teacher thing is just a ruse.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Muah ha ha!
Does it help if I tell you it’s SuperHero day, so I’m wearing a cape, tights, and black boots? Oh my lord, I love wearing a cape.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
No comment
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
by Matt Daddy on Oct 4, 2011 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
LMD is a REALLY HOT YOGA INSTRUCTOR DRESSED AS WONDER WOMAN.
So, getting any more work done today do you think?
ATQ's #1 fan of ATQ Guys
The shirt is Wonder Woman.
The skirt is AMAZING. Kind of indescribable, but this may be my favorite outfit of all time. Spirit Week is seriously one of the best parts of teaching.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
My principal told me
“That’s a cute little outfit.” I don’t really know how to respond. Better than one of the kids saying it, I suppose.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
It probably involved one of your words, though.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Well, I don't really want to.
He’s a pretty good principal. It was just kind of an awkward moment.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you live through them?
My kids think the 80s were awesome. Me, not so much.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
Graduated high school in '89
So, mid 80’s to mid 90’s were sort of my heyday.
Plus I’m listing to the “Police” station on Pandora and its reeling off some great ’80’s tunes.
My parents believed in me.
The music was awesome.
The clothes and hair, not so much.
"You could almost imagine Ducks coach Chip Kelly walking to midfield among the bloodied Bruins and shouting in his best gladiator voice, 'Are you not entertained?'" - Ted Miller
My distaste for beer is pretty well documented.
I’ve tried to like it, I really have. Just doesn’t do it for me.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I was like you once upon a time.
There’s a beer out there, just for you. You just haven’t found your match.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
And I've been burned so many times
That I don’t know if I can try again.
I feel like that’s some sort of song lyric, but I’m not sure. Power ballad, perhaps?
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I freely give out beers, all the time Matt. I don’t discriminate!
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
That's because you need friends
If you didn’t have free beer you’d have no friends. Remember that one time you didn’t have beer? How’s that work out for you?
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Remember the game when everyone ran like hell to get free Ninkasi outside of PK Park?
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
and she smells so nice!
I mean seriously folks, what’s more attractive then a knowledgeable, funny female who can mash it up on the Duck forum. I am dating the coolest woman in the world….but she’s a husky. (Lord have mercy on my soul…) And she counldn’t give a crap about anything sports related…. That said, being a yoga instructor more than makes up for her dawg affiliation…
Matt Daddy – are you a bay area kid? Anyone on the super early united flight from SFO on Thursday?
No, live in the great NW, in PDX
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
He said yoga instructor
I am surprised you could piece together this coherent response.
ATQ's #1 fan of ATQ Guys
Yeah, obviously the grammar didn't work out too well
Wonder why.
“No, me live here. Me no have house in area near bay… wait what were we talking about?”
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Don't knock it till you try it
Jeezis – tough crowd. She’s a yoga instructor half the time and a social worker the other half…she’s a smart cookie. What she’s doing with a moron like me is the real question.
Perhaps it was David Piper from down these parts….
Takimoto and PaulSF
both are in the Bay Area. I don’t think either are coming to the games though.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Why the hell not?
A friend is selling two season tix for the game…. Section 27, Row 85 seats 5 & 6
I’ll hold on to them for Tako and Paul…
Not true, my address is a PDX address
although it could be a Tigard one too, but I pay my services like water, garbage and electricity to Portland.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
It's funny
I actually live across the street from Multnomah County (so the kids across the street go to a completely different school than my kids) and pay Washington County taxes, but I pay all my services to Portland, the house behind me has a different zip code, and I get access to all of Tigard as well as Portland recreational services. I can actually put Tigard, Portland or Beaverton on my address and they all work just fine.
I live in the Bermuda Triangle of Portland.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
That’s called Gresham.
It’s not as cool as you’d expect.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
No, Gresham is where they make meth, not math
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
He didn’t say HOT YOGA INSTRUCTOR.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
Where?!?!?!
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Oct 4, 2011 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
I really don't want to be mean
but I don’t think your girlfriend is very attractive.
ATQ's #1 fan of ATQ Guys
by daisyduck on Oct 4, 2011 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
That made me laugh out loud
welcome to the blog OakDuck.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
I feel as though the only thing I've done on ATQ all day
is rec lovemyducks81 and your comments over and over again! Thanks for making it a great day!
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Oct 4, 2011 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
If you want a drink with breakfast
I prefer Taylor’s Bloody Mary’s and breakfast food. If you don’t care, go to the Glenwood first for the best meal, then Taylor’s or Rennie’s. You’ll have a lot of time to kill but if you get to the Mo early enough (something I’ve never done) you can greet the team as they walk through. Plus the cheerleaders perform, and they have live music etc….
My parents believed in me.
Thanks for the tips
Really looking forward to coming back. I am utterly useless this week.
By the way, is anyone cooler than Daisy Duck? I’ve had a crush on her for weeks and now she’s talking to me? I must be dreaming….
Last question…I remember some good eats in town ….obviously track town is still rockin, but I’ve heard my old favorite Mekala’s has lost some of its glory from back in the day. What about Cafe Soriah, Steelhead Brewery, Bruno’s? Give me some top places to eat, nurse my hangover, and bask in the glory of a duck win on Friday before my late flight night flight home?
If you're going for thai
Manolas is good as is Sabai Cafe, both are better than Mekalas now, Sabai has quickly become one of my favorite places to eat. Papa’s Soul food is really great for BBQ type meals and SteelHead is still pretty good. Lucky Noodle is a good little place as is the Noodle Bowl. Of course you can’t go wrong with McMenamins. If you’re going for a sandwich the Beer Stein is a great place. Or you might enjoy a bit of fish and chips at Newmans, it’s an outdoor thing though, but soo good. Toshi’s Ramen is really good ramen, (this coming from a guy who hates ramen). If it’s steak you want the Road House is well priced and good quality, I always enjoy my meals there, and you get to throw peanuts on the ground :) All in all, Eugene has TONS of great places to eat. I know there are at least a few i’m leaving off this list that are really good. Good luck!
P.S. Don’t bother with P.F. Changs, below average food for an above average price and the place is unbelievably loud.
Quack Quack Bitches!
by Quack Addict on Oct 4, 2011 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Is Ring of Fire still around?
That was always my favorite “pacific rim” restaurant. Best thai I found.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
yea it is
And it’s still good, Lucky Noodle is actually run and owned by the same guys that run and own Ring of Fire.
Quack Quack Bitches!
by Quack Addict on Oct 4, 2011 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Well aren't you the nicest new guy ever
although I will say that JShufelt, HRD, Matt Daddy and benzduck are all much cooler than I am. Though, to be fair I do have much cooler shoes.
ATQ's #1 fan of ATQ Guys
“It’s gotta be the shoes!”
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
This is not true.
I am not cooler than anyone.
Although I’m closer to reaching room temperature, for sure.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
I’m too insulated to be cool.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
Notice that Takimoto and Musgrave didn't make this list
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
That's because we're humble, and have no problem with daisy being cooler than us.
Plus, we’re in a domestic partnership, and daisy has no reason to flash her sex appeal in an attempt to curry favor with us. We love her all the same.
Addicted to Quack, #1 Oregon blog among female Duck fans, including the ageless and ever-radiant daisyduck.
Plus, we’re in a domestic partnership
Wait, what? When did you and Bill get together? Why wasn’t I invited to the “wedding?”
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The Daily Faberian
That was weeks ago motherfucker!
Addicted to Quack, #1 Oregon blog among female Duck fans, including the ageless and ever-radiant daisyduck.
Did you miss the whole "sweaters and dogs" discussion?
That’s a shame, because it was awesome.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Besides
I was only listing in-state people. You are Musgrave are the coolest out-of-staters by far (along with that guy from Arkansas that doesn’t post as much any more). Plus, I’m totally voting for you for ‘Cutest Couple’ in the Yearbook awards.
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You are Musgrave
Takimoto is Musgrave? Now nothing makes sense anymore…
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Oct 4, 2011 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Einhorn is Finkle! Finkle is Einhorn! Einhorn is a man!
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by Takimoto on Oct 4, 2011 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
He took Musgrave's last name when they got married
He’s now Tako Musgrave.
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I've been M. Night Shyamalan'd!
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
Holy fuckamole, I missed some good stuff today.
This thread was fucked up all day for me. I would try to scroll and it would return me to the top. Log out, log back in, might work, might not, mostly not. Anybody else run into this?
Oh, and to be clear, I am not Takimoto, I just wear the same sweater as he does, if you know what I mean.
Euler's #1 fan
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 4, 2011 11:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks for setting the record straight, sugarboogar.
Euler's #1 fan
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 4, 2011 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Cornucopia
17th and Lincoln
Amazing burgers, fries, and nachos; awesome selection of beers on tap; and a huge fridge of bottles if there’s something else you’re looking for.
Disappointed in the pseudo-neo-retro uniforms
I was hoping they’d look something like this:
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
Nice
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
by skywaker9 on Oct 4, 2011 10:31 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
It will be awesome! Kudos on the movie poster too.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Question of the night: do you like Thursday night games?
I don’t. It feels weird.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 11:37 AM PDT reply actions
Hate it
Although, it’s good for after bye weeks. You get an extra couple of days rest before the next game, so it’s almost like you have 2 bye weeks.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
I agree with this.
Plus, it’s less time between games. I’m glad I don’t have to wait until Saturday to watch the Ducks. And then Saturday, I can focus on the other games with out feeling the constant nerves I normally feel on Saturday.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Oct 4, 2011 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Yep.
Now that we’ve learned how to win them, at least. Makes for a very long Friday but a more relaxing Saturday, so it all evens out.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
It's great after a bye week
A) you get two bye weeks
B) It’s a shorter wait after a BYE.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
As a season ticket holder...
That lives over two hours away… I hate it hate it hate it.
If I weren’t, I don’t think I’d care, aside from getting extra time off before the next week.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
No.
I really hate them with a passion.
Students have to get all of their work done by Wednesday night, because we obviously aren’t accomplishing anything on Thursday, and Friday is well, Friday, so no work then either. Not to mention, there are many classes on Thursday evenings that conflict with the Thursday night games. Only about 10 percent of any given class on Thursday afternoon or evening actually will attend the class, so it is a complete waste of time for the professor.
Also, we have to go two straight weekends without the Ducks playing. Bye weeks followed by Thursday night games suck.
I would say that the only pro is that the coaches get two extra days to prepare for the next opponent, but that really doesnt benefit the fans in a direct sense.
Zach Maynard, how about a night to remember at Autzen?
Bingo
there are many classes on Thursday evenings that conflict with the Thursday night games.
Class from 4-5. Attendance is taken and counted towards a grade. FML.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
For all classes I have had,
We get at least one free absence.
Now just dont get sick the rest of the year.
Zach Maynard, how about a night to remember at Autzen?
Stupid Enter button
I’m not aware of any free misses. So I’m just gonna be hoofing it from class.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
It isn't too late in the term to drop classes.
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It's a discussion section for a class that is required for my major.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Five years is the new four years.
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Double majoring in Journalism and Buisness/Sports Marketing with a minor in Music=5 years to begin with.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
You can't afford to miss one discussion?
It’s not like it’ll knock you down a whole grade level or anything. Just suck less the rest of the quarter and you’re good to go.
Addicted to Quack, #1 Oregon blog among female Duck fans, including the ageless and ever-radiant daisyduck.
erm, there are 11 discussion session meetings
attendance and participation in those discussion sections account for 15% of my class grade.
Plus, there’s an assignment due.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
OK, so 15% divided by 11
means 1.3% percent of your grade depends on showing up Thursday. Now having an assignment due, that’s different. But not impossible to skirt. Don’t you know another person in your discussion that isn’t going to the game?
Addicted to Quack, #1 Oregon blog among female Duck fans, including the ageless and ever-radiant daisyduck.
By know, you mean "know their name" right?
I mean, I could try to hand it in @ class thursday morning to the GTF. If only Yom Kippur was thursday, I could use the religious card.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
You don't even need to see your GTF.
They all have mailboxes.
For reference, I graduated with a 3.5 GPA. I know how to work a classroom and still get the grade I want.
Addicted to Quack, #1 Oregon blog among female Duck fans, including the ageless and ever-radiant daisyduck.
I know how to work a classroom
We’ve heard. Your stories are legendary.
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The Daily Faberian
by Matt Daddy on Oct 4, 2011 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm aware
I feel like I could name drop you in any music class and automatically receive a 5% boost.
For what it’s worth, I get a 3% boost in Wagoner’s class for showing a DVD recording of me conducting the SEHS band as a senior at my last concert.
You also have the ability to shoot laser beams out of your eyes.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Your schoolwork ability is STUPID gamerish.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously.
Just listen to Tako. everything he is saying is the truth. Discussion Sections are nowhere near as important as lecture.
Zach Maynard, how about a night to remember at Autzen?
GODDAMMIT THAT'S THE 2ND TIME TODAY
anyways, we’ll see. I also dunno who’s going to be there that I normally hang out with pre-game, so that’s another question of worthwhile-ness.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
ate paint chips?
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
Tim's Cascade Sour Cream & Onion
are delicious.
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't double major?
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
that’s what I was thinking … especially when those two majors seem like they will never benefit one another
It gives me options in the two fields I would hope to go into someday
Sports Journalism
Front Office position
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
"Front Office position?"
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Oct 4, 2011 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha.
Axe, you’re shooting too low, go for King of something.
Maybe of wishful thinking.
Euler's #1 fan
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 4, 2011 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
King of Musgrave's Lawn
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Pays $3.50 an hour, almost as good as Front Office Position.
Euler's #1 fan
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 4, 2011 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
And I just have to sit on the lawn?
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Just 'Assume the Position.!'
BTW, Do you ‘Bend for a Friend?’
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
It ain't gonna mow itself, college boy.
Euler's #1 fan
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 4, 2011 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Burger King?
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
HAHAHHHAhhhaaaahahaha
Oh my goodness – so you are operating under the impression that what you major in will determine your career field?? I swear, you are so damn precious sometimes.
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by daisyduck on Oct 4, 2011 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Well, you didn't major in being a hot yoga instructor, did you?
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Original major: Physics.
B.A.: European History.
Occupation: Director of Network Operations
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Oct 4, 2011 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Original major: Business
Actual Major: Business – Accounting
Occupation: Accountant
See Axemen? Oh, wait. Sorry guys.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Accountants by any other name are accountants.
They’re born, not made. My Pa was an accountant.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Oct 4, 2011 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably true. My mother is an accountant. I swore I would never be one, since what she did looked so boring. And yet, here I am, and I don’t really want to be anywhere else.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Yup.
My Pops couldn’t get enough of showing me charts of debits and credits and annualized whosits and amortized whatsits to the point brain matter started dripping out me ears.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Oct 4, 2011 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Arrrrweeeerrrrraarrarrrrrrrrrrrrrrraa graaawwwaaa grhewwaaw!
translation…
Original Major: Comparative Wookie literature
Actual Major: Space craft mechanics and engineering.
Occupation: Side kick to a self absorbed nerf herder named Han. Dammit, I suck!
Grrrrrrrrrwwwaaaaawwaaaaaaaa Ducks!
by Chewbacca5000 on Oct 4, 2011 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
I love Chewy.
I hope you get bored of this game and disappear for like 10 or 12 years, then drop one of these in here when we are least expecting it.
Euler's #1 fan
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 4, 2011 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Sort of the anti-CV3000
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Original Major: English.
B.A.: English.
Occupation: Teaching history and a random freshman class. I both fit and break the mold…
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
My daughter graduated from the UO Clark Honors College with a business major.
She’s now a first grade teacher at an expat school in northern China. Talk about broken molds.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
I was a Soc and Business major, and ended up teaching English in Japan and Vietnam
It isn’t a career, just great way to travel and a damn good time
And now work in IT project management, so... Majors are pretty much useless
other than a couple very specific ones like Architecture or Accounting
Yep
Anyone who thinks that majoring in business is helping them is deluding themselves.
It doesn’t take much brain power to learn what is needed in an entry-level business job. Major in one of the liberal arts, learn how to be interesting and smart, then get the job that makes you money.
If you really want to do the business thing, go get an MBA at Harvard or another top 10 school. Otherwise, you are wasting your time and learning to be boring.
:(
I want to study business.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Do it.
You’ll find people who trash the merits of any popular major.
Trust me, people will say many more negative things about most liberal arts majors anyways.
Zach Maynard, how about a night to remember at Autzen?
Those people who say bad things about liberal arts majors....
are what we call “morons.”
As a Soc and business major I can say both are valuable
Honestly, you can find value in anything. You can be a poetry major and find it valuable in your career as a dentist. Undergrad degrees are to teach you how to think, not to make you an expert in any particular career, other than a couple like those I mentioned above
I'd agree with this
Except to say that rather than teach you how to think, the real goal is to think for yourself, learn to defend your thoughts, to challenge others when you think they are wrong, and learn to read and talk.
I don't think so
Given the massive improvement between freshman and seniors in all of these issues, the 4 years of college are vitally important. Even if it doesn’t seem obvious to those going through it.
There is something strangely intangible
but important about a college degree, no matter the subject. I have 6 managers that report to me. Some of them have college degrees, and a couple of them don’t. And I can tell the difference. I don’t mean that in a education-snobby way, it’s just….different.
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I know what you mean.
My personal theory is that college exposes you to so many points of view, theories, etc., that you’re forced to think about what you really believe. Even if what you believe is really stupid, the self-confidence and self-knowledge that result (especially after a few years of real-world experience and re-prioritizing) just makes you a little different. Again, just my theory…
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
This comment actually kind of bugs me.
For someone to say “getting a business degree is wasting time and will teach you to be boring”, and then to call people who would have critical opinions of liberal arts majors as “morons” seems a bit hypocritical.
But maybe it’s because I’m in the technical industry.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
Why?
Do something interesting. Business teaches you to be boring. Major in English or History or a language. If you really want to help yourself in business, major in Chinese and dedicate yourself to learning the damn language.
And to be clear, I am college professor. Business majors have an impressive level of dimness and disinterest. Even education majors usually try.
So you're saying that Journalism+Business=poopy?
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Journalism is bad because it is a dead end
Where are the jobs? In principle, I have no problem with it, I just don’t see the future.
Business is just not very valuable—unless you are going to a top 10 or 15 school and are going to make you the connections that are going to send you to the top.
But my brother-in-law was a history major in college and is a trader on Wall Street now. The business degree in general means little.
Yep. Journalism is nearing death.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Journalism will still have a place
It’s going to be an entirely different world, but one where journalism is still prevelant. Not necessarily print journalism, but still.
I’ll rue the day that books and newspapers die off completely though. Nothing beats curling up with a good book. Besides, reading on a screen all day will kill eyes.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Could not agree more here
A society without books makes me sad.
Screen or paper is irrelevant.
Journalism isn’t threatened by the internet, it is threatened by things like the pseudo merger of Yahoo News and ABC News I mentioned in yesterdays Quack Fix.
I think what journalism is really threatened by
Is the difficulty of getting someone to pay you to do it.
But I know people who have made it work out.
One of the greatest lessons taught to me in college
unless you are going to a top 10 or 15 school and are going to make you the connections that are going to send you to the top.
It’s not what you know, but who you know. You can turn in 1000 resumes out of college, but if you know 1 hiring manager, you’re 10x more likely to actually get a job.
Don’t waste your time adding majors and minors and lots of class hours to your school load when you can be in associations, doing internships and networking. Trust me.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
by Matt Daddy on Oct 4, 2011 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Absolutely.
I’ve heard the same from countless people.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
As a current low-level associate of muckety mucks in NY business
I couldn’t agree more. This is all successful business men do, network and talk about who they know and who knows who.
The thing that sucks is that it take way more time
and is a ton scarier than just burying your head in a book in the library for a couple of hours. I mean who really wants to go to Rotary Lunches, or BNI breakfasts and introduce yourself to 10 people? It sucks, but it’s invaluable when you actually need something like a job.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Yeah, I couldn't do that shit
And that’s why I became a professor and am making $50k at job for the first time in my life at age 37
what do you teach?
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
What kind?
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Huh...
Labor seems like it would be kind of interesting. Of course, I’m just trying to make sure my little angels know who fought in the freaking Revolutionary War…sigh.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Microsoft and Apple
oh did you mean WWII?
Nintendo and Sony.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
I find it interesting
But then I hate the rich
I'm not especially fond of the rich
But I’m also not especially fond of paying a shocking amount of money to a union that doesn’t represent me well and pretty much spends its time whining about crappy teachers getting accountability.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Union dues are usually quite small and reasonable
Mine are about the total of a 2 decent 6-packs
Must be nice.
Mine are enough for a couple 6 packs for pretty much everyone on the blog (except the 18 year olds). And there’s no opt out.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Look, if something bad happens to you
The union will be there for you. Nonunion workers don’t have that. The difference is huge. Too often, people don’t realize that til the union is gone.
Then how do all those white collar workers manage it?
They do just fine. My personal feeling is that professional unions have outlived their usefulness. Non-professsional unions, not necessarily, but for us? Keep collective bargaining and scrap the rest.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Those white-collar workers don't do just fine
They are hired and fired at will. And when you say scrap the rest, what does that mean? All the things unions helped create? Workers comp? Overtime? Weekends? Child labor law? It’s not as if these things can’t be reversed through legislative action.
I don't know, I'd say the case law is pretty well-established, even for non-union workers.
People with at least a bachelor’s degree are not often “hired and fired at will,” unless I just know a lot of really lucky people. I’m certainly not advocating reversals, and I’m definitely not saying unions haven’t served their purpose. I’m saying that my personal belief, fueled by my personal experience, is that professional unions have outlived their usefulness. There’s not a thing I can do to change my union and my opinion doesn’t especially matter, but it’s mine.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
History
seem apt for both those subjects
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
lovemyducks, aren't you a teacher?
Teacher’s unions are awesome. Enjoy the benefits, no one else gets anything like this. My parents are both teachers and I’ve come to realize how sweet those benefits are
Yeah, I am.
And our union is garbage. Way too big and WAY too damn political. I see teachers every day who are still in the classroom because of the union when they should’ve been gone long ago. Meanwhile, several extremely qualified teachers got let go because of budget cuts this year, simply because they didn’t have the years in. Keeping people based only on longevity is nonsense, and that’s where we’re at.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
At this point, I'm as close to "tenured" as you can be in a profession that doesn't technically have it.
I’m still not a fan. Other people are welcome to be big fans, but it’s not my favorite.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions
This is absolutely
100% the truest of the truths. Networking and having contacts in business is absolutely everything. That, and having the social skills to make and maintain new contacts. It also doesn’t hurt not to be a total putz at your job (no offense intended MD).
ATQ's #1 fan of ATQ Guys
I'm only a putz on here
/don’taskmywife
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
I still think you should have called into Tannen's radio show.
Maybe you call in at some point just randomly and chew him a new one.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Why lower myself to his level
and then put myself on his turf where he can cut me off anytime and then make shit up… that doesn’t sound like a winning proposition
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
You know what?
Screw all this. I’m moving to Costa Rica, building a hut on the beach, and living off the land. I know enough Spanish to survive.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I had friends who "retired" at age 42
And moved to Costa Rica. They lasted a year. Turns out when you have nothing to do, things are boring even if you live in paradise.
I'll take up surfing and teach tourists.
I’ll make some dinero doing that.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I did that at age 23
it was awesome for a year. Then the boredom sets in. And the desire to be able to use the tap water to brush yer damn teeth
Heh.
It’s not like anyone already does that sort of thing in touristy areas.
Zach Maynard, how about a night to remember at Autzen?
I'm sure there's an area where someone isn't doing it.
I can’t take credit for this great idea, though. I owe it all to Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
The season ticket holders behind me
Did the same thing last year, moving to Mexico. Imagine my surprise when they showed up to the Nevada game…same story. Just got boring.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
el bano esta al izquierda del un hombre que toca una guitarra blanca.
What’s that say.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
The bathroom is to the left of the man who plays a white guitar.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
eh. he can survive in costa rica.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Hence me wanting to minor in Spanish.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh I know
I plan to do a ton of internships/etc. Hell I know 1/3 of the register guard sports staff (hold on, I just dropped something on my foot and it hurts like a bitch); I’ve got a network that most 18 year olds don’t.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Good for you. My suggestion:
find an old guy that is the guru of the office. The guy who knows everyone and could retire but doesn’t because network is what he does. Impress this guy
You mean Ron Bellamy?
Yeah. Guy retired. Whoopsie.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Bellamy had a union
and a pension and retirement benefits.
You need to find the guy who has to rely on what’s left of his 401k and whatever else he’s managed to pull together over the years because there’s no pension waiting for him on the other end.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
Matt Daddy provides good advice
Double down on those internships. You have private school kids to compete with who are all over this shit. Coming from a bunch of public schools for my education, I was amazed at the kind of advantages private school students have
Private school just ask their alumni for a little more
I wish the UO was more proactive with getting the Oregon alumni involved with their current students and creating relationships.
The individual departments do OK, but a lot of them are lacking on a whole. Private schools do them constantly and they are a major mission for the school to keep the network of alumni interacting with current students.
Private schools are almost as good as the Mormon church (and that’s not a slam on the Mormon church, they’re phenomenal at networking their community).
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
I'm surprised how much having been in the Army has helped through the years.
Being able to add an honorable discharge at the rank of SSgt to my resume has made a very favorable impression through the years.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Oct 4, 2011 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I could never be made boring. I can’t see myself majoring in a language, although I’d like to minor in Spanish.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope you are right
But one cannot judge whether or not they are boring. However, it should be an active goal of all to not be boring.
I'm not boring.
Seriously, I’m not.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
HIRE ME DAISY!
PLEAAAAASSSSEE! I’LL DO NOTHING BUT COMPLIMENT YOUR SHOES ALL DAY!!!!!
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Finish school, grasshopper. And study whatever it is that you are passionate about, no matter what any one else says about it.
ATQ's #1 fan of ATQ Guys
Last piece of advice
Do what you love and the money will follow. You’ll struggle your whole life doing a job you hate.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Understanding the basics of business is very important, I wouldn't discredit it
but I agree with your suggestion of practical application like learning Chinese. No one got a job in business with a UO business BA. Lots of guys get good jobs with a Chinese or Japanese major
The basics of business are definitely important
But they can picked up without a business major, except maybe accounting.
I’m not sure if you include accounting in that, but I’m doing just fine, thanks. There are even one or two people who think I’m interesting. How about that.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Parents don't count, they have to.
Euler's #1 fan
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 5, 2011 12:26 AM PDT up reply actions
My wife does too. And my kids, occasionally, although I’m sure they’ll grow out of it.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
It appears you are actually the most interesting man in the world.
No worries, I am definitively more boring. A few days ago in a class the professor said:
“The finite element method is the intersection of structural engineering, differential calculus, and accounting.”
And I thought to myself “As of this moment, I am definitively the most boring person on earth” because I actually love that stuff.
Euler's #1 fan
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 5, 2011 12:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I studied economics and communication in college.
Now I’m an IT executive. Which is at least tangentially relevant. Sort of.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
I taught for a year in Korea the year after I graduated
Totally shaped the person I am today. Great experience. Would recommend it to anyone.
Nice, lots of my friends from Japan went over to Seoul after their Japan tour
money is better in Korea than Japan now.
1994 for me, guess I missed you guys.
Euler's #1 fan
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 4, 2011 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Original Major: Journalism
B.A.: English
Occupation: Middle manager for huge souless corporation
Babysitting in highschool was the more applicable experience.
ATQ's #1 fan of ATQ Guys
I will be writing for a national publications someday
so shadddddddddddddddddddddddup
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Penthouse Letters?
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
For the articles, of course.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Writing dress code policy is still writing, I suppose.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Oct 4, 2011 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
You are so good at this ironicals game, I love you.
Interestingly, I read a national publications.
All of its.
Euler's #1 fan
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 4, 2011 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Original Major: None
Original Occupation: Construction
Original Side Occupation: Hacker
Current Occupation: Director of Information Technology also for a huge soulless corporation
I’m not making a bold prediction, but we believe we can win every football game.----Chip Kelly
C'mon.
He’s a frosh a couple weeks in. He’ll be majoring in rhetoric or medieval history by next term.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Oct 4, 2011 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s only at Wellsley.
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Heh.
Wellshley.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Oct 4, 2011 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Just remember
1 year of experience = 4 year degree. What will take you 4x as long to acquire, someone will learn in 1 year of actually doing.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Heehee.
Lack of self-discipline as the reason for hating them. Good to see students are the same now as they were when I was attending.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Oct 4, 2011 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t because I play softball on Thursday nights, and that means I can’t watch the game live. That didn’t used to be a big deal, but now that everyone and their dog has a smart phone, it’s tough to avoid the score updates. I try to let everyone know that I don’t want to hear the score, but inevitably some fool who’s just trying to be helpful will blurt it out and I’ll go on a murderous rampage.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
...Just call in sick to softball?
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
No way! I love softball, and I’d be letting down my team if I bailed on them. Chip Kelly would not approve of me ditching my softball team to watch Oregon on TV.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Which league do you play in that is still playing fall ball games? All 3 of my teams ended last week.
Yep. We play pretty much year round. During particularly rainy years we might have to reschedule one game in the spring and one game in the fall.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
I loved my time in Eugene, mainly because it was so different from Orange County. It was great to get a different experience. But I realized a very important truth during my four years – there is nothing that I enjoy doing that is better in the rain. The occasional shower to water the plants and clear the air is nice, but otherwise, give me sunshine all year long.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
That’s true.
But I really love the rain. There are the cold windy rain days – and those suck, but the days when it’s in the low-to-mid 60’s and raining? Magical.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
but the
daysday when it’s in the low-to-mid 60’s and raining? Magical.
Fixed.
Seriously, the rain does nothing for me. I want to play outside – basketball, baseball, walking, hiking, barbecuing, throwing the football around, chasing my kids around the yard – none of that improves with rain.
The one good thing about rain? An excuse not to do yardwork. Although it just means I have more to do the next weekend.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
I want to play outside – basketball, baseball, walking, hiking, barbecuing, throwing the football around, chasing my kids around the yard – none of that improves with rain.
I have no kids, so I can’t speak to that part, but there is something about the rain that makes me enjoy all that more. When it’s hot and dry, things feel… draining, sticky and dirty. I even lived in high desert for 9 months. When I drove through the Columbia River Gorge, and was driving by Multnomah Falls, rain drops started to hit my wind shield, and after not seeing the rain for 6 or 7 months, it was comforting.
The rain is one of the biggest reasons why I haven’t moved from Oregon.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
The rain is one of the biggest reasons why I haven’t moved from Oregon.
It’s one of the biggest reasons I didn’t leave.
The man in the visor also played a role.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
You can keep the rain, it ruins good times
But the two worst things about living away from Oregon? Bad beer, no ducks football
by OregonNYC on Oct 4, 2011 5:00 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Too true too true. I’m going to go cry in the corner now.
by INducktrination on Oct 4, 2011 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I wanna know what rain is.
I want you to show me.
(And I wanna feel…)
I wanna feel what rain is.
Er, I know you can show me?
Euler's #1 fan
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 4, 2011 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I know. There are one hundred year old frogs in Texas that have never learned how to swim.
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
Considering what I imagine to be the size of the frog population of Texas
That really isn’t that many frogs with the potential to drown. 8-P
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
What? No number of frogs was mentioned, nor would seem to be significant, but....
OK. How about this one:
In west Texas it rained one day. An old timer there had never seen rain, didn’t know what was happening and he got frightened and passed out. The locals had to throw a bucket of dust on him to revive him."What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
Well screw you and your year round warm/dry climate.
I’m just jealous I would love to play softball year round. In Ashland they have all turf fields that they play year round on, but possibly playing in snow doesn’t really appeal to me.
Your team might appreciate a murderous rampage if you're batting
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
by benzduck on Oct 4, 2011 1:00 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I hit much better when I’m relaxed.
It’s funny, when I’m angry I’m much better at water polo since I’m more agressive and play with a bit of an edge; helpful in that sport. But in baseball/softball, being angry makes me worse. It usually winds up with me trying to hit the crap out of the ball and popping up to the shortstop. Or air-mailing a throw into the first base dugout.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Only after a bye week.
An only because my jones can’t handle the extra 2 days if it were a Saturday game.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Oct 4, 2011 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I love it!
When I was in high school and college I always loved watching Thursday night games on TV. They seem to have a knack for becoming good games that are exciting to watch, even when between two less than exhilarating teams.
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Oct 4, 2011 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
...Hey!
@ESPNU Pretenders: Clemson, Oregon, Michigan. Contenders: Oklahoma, LSU, Alabama, Wisconsin, Stanford
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
I have no real problem with that.
Regardless of “why” we lost to LSU, we lost to LSU and got shoved around a little. To move from one column to the other, we have to prove something. Luckily, there’s a team in the other column that is going to host us down the road.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Oct 4, 2011 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
We’re a pretender?
What if I say that we’ll never surrender?
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
by JShufelt on Oct 4, 2011 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Rec'd for Foo Fighters reference
probably in the top 3 of “favorite bands within my lifetime”
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
by axemen23 on Oct 4, 2011 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Also did not surrender:
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay, kids, the years are starting to get to me.
I’m off to the optometrist to pick up my first prescription eyeglasses.
Any tips from those of you who’ve always had to wear these things? Should I worry about breakage? Will everyone I meet assume I’m more intelligent? Distinguished? Sexier? (Not that this would be possible.) Do I buy the extended warranty? Are flip-up sunshades cool? How about those rope things that let you hang them around your neck?
They’ll probably look something like this, with my luck.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
I've worn them since I was 19. I'm really tough on my glasses and I'm a klutz
I’d recommend gonig with titanium and hinges that bend backwards. The brands Accuflex and Autoflex can essentially be balled up and wil spring back into formation. They also tend to be very expensive. Polycarbonite is good. I went with Transition lenses last time. I don’t think I’ll do that again. Only Roy Scheider looks cool in them. I am not Roy Scheider, btw.
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I got Transitions lenses, but already I can tell they aren’t going to be much help — the midrange space is too far down the lens to be helpful when I’m at my office environment, and everything just looks a little weird. But they’re great when driving.
I’ll probably have them remade into straight distance lenses and just get a pair of reading glasses. I draw the line at bifocals. So, another pile of money out the window :(
They look cool though. And they’re Swedish. That’s good, right?
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
Do you have to put them together? HA!
Those are some awesome looking frames! See if you can cancel the Transition lenses. They only work properly in direct sunlight. Most auto glass for the past 20+ years is at least partially UV shielded (to prolong the life of car interiors), so they won’t work when the convertile top is up.
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't mean Transitions. I meant "progressive"
The lingo is confusing. I had originally ordered Transitions but cancelled them once I learned they (a) take a long time to go back to clear from dark when you go inside, and (2) are useless when you’re in a car, which is where I usually have sunshades on.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
OIC
That makes more sense.
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh good.
I am not a fan of the Transitions…they always look darker than normal indoors and just odd outdoors.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Bubbles looks like he just saw a Samsquanch!
Or got locked in a Meat Freezer for hours, that dude never wins.
I may not have a choice
but since I got the employee discount, and I’m friends with the manager at the optics shop, and I have good insurance, etc, they’re STILL costing me $350. Even with pre-tax benny dollars that’s a few Franklins I could be putting into an upgrade of the meth lab.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
Be careful about weight
I used to have a pretty heavy pair, but they became burdensome to wear, even though they looked better than the smaller frames, I’d still leave them at work, or put them down, or just flat out refuse to wear them till my eyes were screaming at me in pain.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
I have 20/15 vision.
So I can’t help you. How about, instead of glasses, two monocles? You’d look proper as hell, times 2!
Addicted to Quack, #1 Oregon blog among female Duck fans, including the ageless and ever-radiant daisyduck.
Monocles are the only way to go
But only if they have that spiffy gold chain. Otherwise it just doesn’t feel right
by WeeJa on Oct 4, 2011 2:04 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I also have (or had) 20-15
Until my eyes astigmatized themselves.
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Lucky dude. I got my first eyewear at age 10.
You should wear contacts. Glasses suck.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
No kidding.
Wore glasses from 9 to 38, then got Lasik. Lasik is a freaking modern miracle.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Oct 4, 2011 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I definitely want Lasik in the future.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
+1
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
It's striking.
I think the actual technique I had was “intralasik.” But it’s unbelievable. Instant. Didn’t realize what seemed wrong until I realized I was clearly reading the clock on the wall. I mean, literally as soon as they took the equipment off.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Oct 4, 2011 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I won't put anything harder than an eyedrop anywhere close to my eyes.
No contacts for this kid. And my eyes aren’t bad enough for Lasik.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
Kid? What kid?
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
You must be related to me, somehow.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
You're grandpa, remember?
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Doesn't mean I couldn't have known your mother.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
by benzduck on Oct 4, 2011 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
He does know pancakes.
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I like pancakes!
See!
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
You make Punnett sad!
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Who is calling the Cal game on ESPN? Reece, Jesse, and dipshit?
No special guest appearance from Belotti? Who does sideline work on Thursday nights?
yes, yes and unfortunately, yes
I doubt they’ll use special guests and Bellotti is probably already at his game appearance for Saturday. Jen Brown usually does the sideline work.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
You know, it wouldn’t be a bad crew if they just canned James. I can’t believe that guy still has a job.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I don't mind Reese
But the other two make me want to:
Boom goes the dynamite
by Mill_Duck on Oct 4, 2011 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Did someone call me?
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
You would think
I would eventually learn that saying “Hey, I don’t like that” has an immediate and opposite reaction around here.
ATQ's #1 fan of ATQ Guys
What else don’t you like?
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
But this is CYOOT revenge!
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m tempted to flag them all, but I wouldn’t want otherwise reasonable people to get in trouble.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
/musgraveonyourshoulder
Hey, now I can survey the surroundings a lot better!
Euler's #1 fan
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 4, 2011 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
/axemenonyourshoulder
BBBBBRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRTTTTTTTRRRRRBBBBBBBBBB
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
/shufeltonyourshoulder
I could have sworn I had the beer…
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Musgrave's hands, one on each of your shoulders!
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
Not my type, too stupid but cocksure.
Also has a penis.
Euler's #1 fan
by Bill Musgrave on Oct 4, 2011 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoo!
I got half of Thursday off from work. I’m going to make up time on Saturday.
The drive back is gonna suuuuuuck.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
Told LA County what's up, huh?
Nice job.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
They ran out of excuses of why we can’t do our project.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
Still a victory.
Score one for the good guys.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Definitely an advantage of driving north instead of south.
Suck on that, PDXers!
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it still too soon...
…to kickstart the theory that this year’s OL is better than last year’s?
What about after we steamroll Cal’s front 7?
I think it's too soon.
They didn’t play well against the only good defensive line we’ve faced this season. If we steamroll Cal’s front 7, then it’s still too soon.
Addicted to Quack, #1 Oregon blog among female Duck fans, including the ageless and ever-radiant daisyduck.
I agree however,
Our Offensive line is NOT why we lost the LSU game. Fumbles returned for touchdowns and turnovers deep in our territory are what lost us that game. So I’ll reserve judgement, I think that this line is better in areas and weaker in others. Give it some more time, our last O line got us to the NCG :)
Quack Quack Bitches!
I think the line is going to be significantly better than last year by the end of the season. They have been doing things this year and last years line simply could not do athletically. They move extremely well, and they were not beat in the only physical matchup they played. They simply failed to win that battle. Unfortunately, you have to win the battle against LSU because their secondary is so strong.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Oct 4, 2011 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Because I'm broke and I have work.
If it’s a Saturday game, I can take a Friday off and drive up. But a Thursday game means at least two (and ideally three) days off work, and I can’t swing that this year. And by staying home, it becomes way easier to drink delicious Golden Bear tears right after the game.
Addicted to Quack, #1 Oregon blog among female Duck fans, including the ageless and ever-radiant daisyduck.
Sorry and surprised to hear...
…a man of your erudite syntax is broke? Maybe when you win a Pulitzer you can afford the occasional Thursday night game…
Yes, golden bear tears might taste good, but golden bear women are bitter eye candy.
Believe it or not...
Addicted to Quack isn’t what pays my bills.
Addicted to Quack, #1 Oregon blog among female Duck fans, including the ageless and ever-radiant daisyduck.
but golden bear women are bitter eye candy.
don’t you date one of those?
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
He was talking to Takimoto.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
Oh - well ain't I the jack hole now!
I am sure Takimoto managed to grab one of the few one brainy beauties. If anyone can do it, Takimoto can do it. What the frick do I know hear. I am only new here.
You’re off to a good start though, sir!
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
Now that I am getting a little incoherent...
… must be time to sign off. I haven’t done shit today, and will likely do even less tomorrow, have to go pick up my little duck fan from school.
Toodles for now fellow quackers…look forward to more banter. Much more fun being a participant than a voyeur. Will returneth….
Bye Daisy. ;-)
He catches on fast.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Creepy.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
I meant the image.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
This.
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Does anyone know when the new gear will be coming out (specifically the snap back hats)?
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Not positive
But I think hits tomorrow.
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
And the 'hits' just keep rolling in...
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
Yeah
I’m sure this is going to go well for Bryce Brown
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The Daily Faberian
Can I just reiterate again how LUCKY we are that we didn't land Pryor or Brown?
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
... and got Seastrunk?
/Dodges one bullet a little too high, dodges another bullet a little too low, takes the third bullet center mass.
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The Daily Faberian
I think the third bullet is going to be in the fleshy part of the thigh.
Hurts, but heals quickly and no lasting damage.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Oct 4, 2011 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Good San Francisco or Bay Area bars to watch the game in?
I’m in SF for this season and haven’t made it out to a bar to watch yet, but week I think that’s the way to go. I hear good things about an “R Bar”?
Check out my Fan Post
I will be at the R-Bar. Tako’s gonna be catching she-bear tears.
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
There'
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Oct 4, 2011 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy fumble-fingers Batman!
There’s the R-Bar, which is owned by UO alums.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Oct 4, 2011 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
R Bar is a great little place
Went there before the Cal game last year. It is small but packed with TVs, and tons of beer on tap.
R Bar's where I'd be if I wasn't planning on antagonizing Cal fans somewhere in the East Bay.
Addicted to Quack, #1 Oregon blog among female Duck fans, including the ageless and ever-radiant daisyduck.
Substitution rule... When we sub on offense??
Does the referee have to allow the defense to sub? I think I’ve gotten some conflicting information about how this works.
If we sub, they have to be allowed to make their corresponding substitutions.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
The way I understand it is that if the offense substitutes, the defense must be given time to substitute. How much time? I don’t know. I just know that if we don’t substitute, we can snap the ball whenever we damn well please and there’s nothing the D can do about it.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
The how much time is what I'm interested in...
is there a rule about how much time or is this sort of a vague understanding?
It’s a vague understanding. The line judge actually signals when the defense can substitute. When he stops signaling, and they aren’t ready they can actually get defensive delay of game, or caught with too many men on the field.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
My guess is that if we sub quickly and get up to the line, the L/J will force the issue somewhat.
A reaction to the circumstance, if you will. IOW if the Ducks sub then wait for the D to sub it’ll drag on, but if they sub then get up to the LOS the L/J will signal the end of the subbing more quickly.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Oct 4, 2011 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
The referee stands over the ball if there have been offensive subs and gives the D appropriate time to sub in before signalling “ready to play”.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
Is "appropriate amount of time" subjective?
Is this written in the rule books?
I believe it's listed as "reasonable time"
so, yes, subjective, but I’ve never seen a case where a team wasn’t allowed to complete its substitutions. Of course this doesn’t mean the defense won’t find a way to fuck it up.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
and as many of you suggest it is subjective...
My co-worker Husky fan was saying that our offense could stimulate rule changes to mandatory substitution patterns.
e. While in the process of substitution or simulated substitution, Team A is
prohibited from rushing quickly to the line of scrimmage with the obvious
attempt of creating a defensive disadvantage. If the ball is ready for play,
the game officials will not permit the ball to be snapped until Team B has
placed substitutes in position and replaced players have left the field of play.
Team B must react promptly with its substitutes.
15 More Minutes Of Fame Dept.
I’m very proud of the fact that, in this week’s Alphabetical, if you scroll down to the section " B is for Breadbasket ", that YouTube image you see is straight off the Panny plasma in my living room.
Also picked up on Dr Saturday’s blog last week.
140,000 views so far. This and $3 will get me a decent latte somewhere.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
Panny. Good choice.
Bought a VT30 just before the LSU game.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Oct 4, 2011 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow.
And he wasn’t ejected? I would hope the coach will at least lay out some sort of punishment for that.
And can I add that it is an honor to reply to someone as famous as you, benzduck. Please allow me to exist in your shadow.
by WeeJa on Oct 4, 2011 4:31 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Qdoba vs. Chipotle:
Discuss.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 4:25 PM PDT reply actions
Qdoba, because it's 5 minutes away from my door.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Chipotle everyday.
Addicted to (…quack……….) their barbacoa burrito with sour cream, corn and guac. Ive had qdoba, but I just did not feel as satisfied afterwards.
by WeeJa on Oct 4, 2011 4:35 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I see your chili corn salsa and raise you 3 cheese poblano queso at Qdoba.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Fail on all levels
Go find Mexican food where Mexicans eat. Knoxville has a Mexican community too. It ain’t that hard to find.
Whoa now...
I realize this, and I’d eat at one of those places over both Qdoba and Chipotle based on the food. However, it’s quicker (and cheaper) to run in and get a burrito at one of those places.
(Although you’d probably be surprised at how small the selection of authentic Mexican food is.)
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait?
It is cheaper to eat at Chipotle than a local Mexican food place? You’re right, apparently you dont have Mexican food in Tennessee (not that this is a surprise, or anything).
All of the good places I know in San Diego are really cheap for a TON of good food filled with “stuffs”.
Zach Maynard, how about a night to remember at Autzen?
I can probably name 3 or 4 places in town that I’d consider “real” Mexican food. What I’d get at those places would be more expensive than what I’d get at one of those places. And I don’t really like a couple of those “real” Mexican places.
I’ve eaten Mexican in Arizona and California, and it is MUCH cheaper there..which is simple supply and demand, I suppose.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Down and dirty Mexican food is the best.
You guys have me missing La Siranita in Portland. MMMM, chorizo burrito.
But do not fear, I’ve got El Chilito and Polvo’s et al here.
Oh, you had a question. Chipotle, barbacoa.
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by Bill Musgrave on Oct 4, 2011 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s what we’re missing-the cheap Mexican dive places that give you huge portions for dirt cheap, with a 40% chance of food poisoning.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
And 100% chance of num num.
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by Bill Musgrave on Oct 4, 2011 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Romo's on SE Belmont across from the Space Room,
if it still exits, is the best Mexican food.
My parents believed in me.
Muchas Gracias!
Not sure whether or not I’m disappointed that the one on Franklin and Agate is now a chicken shack…
by omb on Oct 4, 2011 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
You mean the explosion of flavor?
and not the good kind.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
El Taco on Centennial Blvd Springfield. Ai Chiwahwah
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
Immigration has transformed Springfield
When I was growing up there, there was no reason to go downtown. Now, it’s a great a place for tacos.
This whole thread inspired me to make my own tacos tonight.
Seasoned beef, chopped onion, chopped homegrown tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, on small corn/wheat tortillas heated over the open burner flame until slightly charred and bubbly. Taco House dressing.
Muy bueno. Y cerveza (don’t know how to say “widmer oktoberfest” en espaniel).
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
El Ranchito
in Lake Oswego is tasty.
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Taqueria Urapan on SE 82nd.
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Anything with something resembling "urp" in the title isn't my friend.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Crazy thing:
When you get into your twenties you’ll realize the name of the restaurant has nothing to do with the deliciousness of the food.
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Cha Cha Cha in the Pearl.
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The Daily Faberian
Is anything reasonably priced in the Pearl?
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
Do you know of any good Mexican food in the Pearl?
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
Santeria downtown.
Not really for the food, more the view from the line for the bathroom.
by omb on Oct 4, 2011 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
There are many Cha Cha Cha's, one in Sellwood as well as other areas.
San Felipe in West Moreland used to be my old haunt, and Burrito Boy in Eugene. Nothing compares to a burrito in the mission in San Fran though. CA has Portland beat in the Mexican food dept.
I am in San Francisco now.
The thing I was almost literally looking forward to the most in SF was a chorizo mission burrito.
Can’t go wrong there!
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 5, 2011 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
San Felipe is awesome
I couchsurfed near there when I first lived in PDX.
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 5, 2011 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
If actual Mexicans are eating there, it's not expensive
Where are the Mexicans eating? Could be up in Halls or somewhere. Although just before I moved to Knoxville there was a cross burning in Halls, so maybe not.
Halls? That's the most homogeneously white part of town.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, not surprising
But a lot of areas that were once white are not so white anymore. And I moved from Knoxville in 2000 so I don’t know quite where the Latino population has moved to. East side I suppose.
I just think it's hilarious someone randomly mentioned an obscure part of Knoxville.
I had to do a double take when I read it.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
A Tennessee license plate on a p/u at Winco today..I thot about TWA8
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
Why didn't you say hey?
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I just did.....and, nobody in the truck.
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
I lived in Knoxville for 3 years so I'm not surprised
But I know it exists. Though in truth it probably is easier to find in some of the ag-based towns surrounding it.
Small world.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Both suck. Both really, really suck.
If you want real “mexican food” (and I use this term very loosely) go to SoCal.
Zach Maynard, how about a night to remember at Autzen?
OKAY I'M SORRY I'M NOT FROM THE MECCA OF MEXICAN FOOD.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
At least you probably have some pretty solid BBQ out your way.
Zach Maynard, how about a night to remember at Autzen?
Scroll through these pictures.
This place is a cheap dive in a very, um, unsavory part of town, yet it is the absolute best soul food/BBQ restaurant I’ve ever eaten.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey! I've been there!
With you!
…you took me to a gang-ridden part of Knoxville?
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
That is definitely not where we went.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you sure?
It looks quite familliar. and I only had BBQ once in tennessee.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Yes, I am 100% sure.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I live in SoCal...
and Taco Loco in Eugene beats any mexi i have had down here with the exception of home made stuff my aunts make.
I’m not making a bold prediction, but we believe we can win every football game.----Chip Kelly
Are you originally from SoCal?
This makes a pretty big difference. I know plenty of people who dont like the style of Mexican food in SoCal because they got used to Qdoba or Chipotle style of food wherever they were from (outside of San Diego or parts of LA).
Zach Maynard, how about a night to remember at Autzen?
No, originally from Eugene,, but half my family is from Mexico and central America so i was raised with some pretty good stuff. I should have added tho that there is a ton of stuff down here that beats the crap out of Chipotle.
I’m not making a bold prediction, but we believe we can win every football game.----Chip Kelly
Who said anything about Mexican food?
Chipotle isn’t “mexican food”. It’s not a totally made-up word, like say “Toronado”, but it might as well be.
Doesn’t mean I have to not like it.
There are a zillion “real” Mexican restaurants around Salem. The Latino/latina population is fairly significant around here. I’ve been to a few of those restaurants. I prefer not to eat at them. (I do like the one upstairs at Reed Opera House, but I think it’s more Central American than strictly Mexican. But it’s too far from work to make it worth a regular trip at lunchtime. Chipotle is just five minutes away.)
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
Woodburn is Mexican food heaven
Outside of Mexico at least.
Good pupusas to be had up there too.
Or go to a roach coach in a predominately Mexican neighborhood just about anywhere.
I’ve found blood soup (smells like pee, tastes like copper, but for some reason it’s addicting), pollo pibil, pollo pipian, poc chuc, all sorts of stuff in the trailers. One certainly doesn’t have to go all the way to SoCal.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Oct 4, 2011 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I got the world's worst food poisoning from some poc chuc in mexico
it was the most horrid experience of my life. To put this in perspective I lived in Vietnam for a year as a local, eating all sorts of street food and taking all the risks associated with this. And nothing compared to the poc chuc poisoning… my god, the horror
I spent three days shivering under a pile of blankets in Puerto Vallarta
thanks to the fact that, although I didn’t drink the water, I ate some of the lettuce on a street vendor’s taquitos.
That was as sick as I’ve ever been.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
I got sick on some bad shrimp on Thailand
And on some crazy drinks in a shithole market in Bolivia that I was crazy to drink in the first place. Otherwise, I haven’t been too bad except the time I took even a sip of tap water in Mexico City. That was a very bad idea.
The sickest I've ever been was in Tijuana
Mission trip. Pouring rain. Helping push cars up the hill outside the church we stayed at. One fishtailed, we got mud in our mouths. Mud that was composed of dead dogs, diapers, and even scarier things. I passed out something like 20 times, lost 10 pounds in one day of puking, and couldn’t go to school for a week because I couldn’t walk. Good times!
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
What are you implying, old man?!
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Nothing. Really. I'm sure you're in fine fighting trim.
But the women in my life have always seemed to want to lose 10 pounds, even if (in my opinion) this would turn them into borderline anorexics.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
All right, all right.
The only problem is that I was still in high school, when I didn’t need to. Now, I could stand a nice week-long illness, but I’m immune, dangit!
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions
That is absolutely sickening.
I can only imagine.
My experience in Tijuana was much better. Lots of delicious churros.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
On the plus side, I'm now immune to like 10 forms of Montezuma's Revenge!
I’ve been in Mexico every spring break since then, and not a hint of sickness. Of course, that may have something to do with us going to the desert and not The Land That Cleanliness Forgot now.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Mazatlan for me
don’t EVER, EVER eat the sushi there.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Why in the world did you have to learn that lesson the hard way?!
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Mexican Sushi?
You knowingly consumer raw seafood in Mexico (albeit a rather well developed region of Mexico)?
Zach Maynard, how about a night to remember at Autzen?
It was street food
and it involved spicy food contests.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
What the fuck were you thinking?
Do you mean ceviche? Cuz that is delicious and totally acceptable to eat in Mexico. Actual Mexican Sushi? Why not eat some beef tartat in Nigeria and see how it goes for you
by OregonNYC on Oct 4, 2011 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't know about Nigerian street food
But Ugandan street food is AMAZING. Okay, all the food was amazing. I miss Uganda…
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
yes. Ceviche.
I figured sushi was a more apt term for the less-traveled around here.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Ceviche makes so much more sense than sushi.
Is ceviche cooked, though? I thought it was cooked in lime juice. Or maybe it just soaks in lime juice.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
It's sort of kind of cooked in lime juice (when prepared properly)
this stuff on the other hand…
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Yeah, that's totally different.
You’re not allowed to go to Mexico without trying ceviche. Or brain tacos. Oh man, those are NASTY. Not as bad as tripa, though. Death in a tortilla!
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
The furthest I’ve ventured out are tacos de cachete (cow’s cheek). Que bueno.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
My wife is a historian of Mexico
And I’ve been subjected to my share of head meat tacos while visiting the towns she studies. Mmmm….crunchy…..
Ok, this subthread is getting really gross
Eating diapers, crunchy brain, massive amounts of vomiting. Anybody want to talk about the benefits of the 3-4 defense against our spread offense? I need a change of subjects
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The Daily Faberian
None of this stuff we've been talking about,
is anywhere near as putrid as the offensive output in the Oregon/Cal game last season.
Zach Maynard, how about a night to remember at Autzen?
Ok, let's close out the gross thread with a story from Vietnam
I was hanging out with my soon to be wife’s Vietnamese guy friends. They were cool guys and loved to drink/serve rice wine so we got on well despite their poor English and my even crappier Vietnamese. We were having some wine and snacks at there when the one guy that speaks English well comes over and joins us. He says “By the way, don’t eat this snack in the middle, it isn’t for Americans”.
This statement is concerning to me as I’ve already eaten 3-4 of these tasty and meaty morsels to go with the wine. I say “Please, good sir, explain why these snacks are not fit for westerner consumption” to which he replies “These is grilled bull penis”
and I thank you….
Oh wah wah Rocky Mountain Oysters.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Also not as offensive as the combo of listening to Huard and watching Stoops in the UA game
I need to re-watch some football. The first game hurts my heart and the second two were boring, so I’m left with that crappily dynamic duo. Siiiiigh.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh yeah, those are awesome.
Super tender meat. We always used to make the freshmen eat tripa, but the stands we frequent now don’t offer it. Pity.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Here's the thing
Despite the possibility of getting sick, it’s always worth it to eat the street food. Unless you die, you forget about being sick and remember the awesomeness and the 99% of the time you didn’t get sick. And if you do die, you ain’t remembering it anyway
Um, I got sick over 10 years ago and I still remember it like it was yesterday.
I’ve actually never gotten sick from the food, though. Again, probably because I’m immune to everything now.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I agreed with eloomis until the Poc Chuc episode in Mexico
I ate every questionable thing in Cambodia and Vietnam I could get my hands on, and tolerated to mild illness. After the poc chuc incident I am a changed man.
I constantly eat from street vendors in Mexico and have yet to get sick thankfully
However my less adventurous husband just watches me with horror in his eyes, and I won’t let my kids touch it. They can play the gastro version of russian roulette when they turn 18.
ATQ's #1 fan of ATQ Guys
It'll build character in your kids for them to eat that stuff
Not surprisingly, I am not actually a parent…..
The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia.
Hot as fuck, sick on some sort of food poisoning I couldn’t trace, unless it was all the random stray dogs I be-friended. Stomach knotted, dizzy and loopy for like three days. It was an interesting place to be fucked up because it is surreal on its own, salt flats left over from when the sea used to be there, white salt earth for miles with little “islands” of land and cacti popping out of it here and there.
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by Bill Musgrave on Oct 4, 2011 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Dang, we really are a well-traveled group.
It’s kind of impressive, really.
I would definitely blame the dogs.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Never had a problem with 'em anywhere, but you're probably right.
I have no fear with water or food and usually get away with that too, so who knows.
I’m a fan of the stray dog, almost always polite but scrappy, savvy navigators of the population it depends on to somehow survive, knows just how to approach people. At least the ones which are still alive. Finds a few kind hearts somewhere in the neighborhood, amongst those who might kick or kill it. Just ready to love at all times, amazing spirit.
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by Bill Musgrave on Oct 4, 2011 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Had a stomach of iron when I was young.
Nowadays, not so much. Even thinking about some of the…less than sterile food stalls from which I enjoyed the local fare makes me feel like I need to catch up on my correspondence on the throne.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Oct 4, 2011 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions
When I was on the Salar de Uyuni
It was so cold I can’t see express it. I can see how it would be crazy hot in the right season though.
Chipotle.
From my experience with both, Chipotle seems less not-real-food.
by omb on Oct 4, 2011 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions
No surprise
It’s McDonald’s.
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Not true.
It used to hold a majority share of the country, but they sold it a few years ago.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, McDonald's sold the US to China.
¡Me gustan las tortugas!
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Oct 4, 2011 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Funny.
Interestingly, I’m not sure if it’s an urban myth or real but I’ve heard McDonalds called the worlds largest private landowner because they don’t sell the land they put restaurants on to the franchisers, and real estate is as much a part of their worth as the actual food they sell.
Too lazy to verify it or not tho.
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by Bill Musgrave on Oct 4, 2011 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Luis' Taqueria, Woodburn, Oregon
Conversation over.
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by Bill Musgrave on Oct 4, 2011 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll see your Luis' Taqueria
and raise you La Roquita in Philomath. Has a second location in Corvallis but I can’t vouch for it’s quality.
by omb on Oct 4, 2011 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure
that people hammering the it’s v. its distinction actually makes it MORE likely to typo it up.
by omb on Oct 4, 2011 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Qdoba is more comparable to Taco Bell than Chipotle.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Anyone here ever been
To costa vida? Best burritos on the planet.
by WeeJa on Oct 4, 2011 7:34 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Because this is actually Ducks related...
Maybe the best food I have ever had was from a taco truck in Modesto, CA, while bussing down to the Vegas Bowl. We found a string of mexican food carts on the other side of the train tracks from Taco Bell, where a bunch of families were eating at like 11:30 at night. Bought a plate full of tacos that were delicious beyond comprehension.
by omb on Oct 4, 2011 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Bill Doba's all powerful alien doppleganger?
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by Bill Musgrave on Oct 5, 2011 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Terrible, terrible news.
One of our commitments has been declared Sanchez.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 8:25 PM PDT reply actions
Does this mean he'll boink an underage girl before he enrolls?
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
You won't get that lucky!
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Oct 4, 2011 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, really?
Memo to self: Daughters not allowed to date football players.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
You might want to expand that field.
Both of my students who are currently pregnany were knocked up by non-football players. Probably best to just ban dating altogether.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, pregnant.
Took my contacts out too early, obviously.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought you were talking about a new profession, the pregnany.
She both has the kid and takes care of it for you, you don’t have to do anything.
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by Bill Musgrave on Oct 4, 2011 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, you could kind of argue that a lot of women held that profession for an awful lot of history
And still do in many places in the world.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I hear you sister. SOLIDARITY
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by Bill Musgrave on Oct 4, 2011 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions
At this point in my life, I'm kind of the opposite of that profession
But hey, gotta remember the ladies. Unlike John Adams…
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Oct 4, 2011 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I wasn't a fan of them until I had daughter, but I'm rethinking the whole Arranged-Marriage thing.
First of all, I get to chose the husband. Big win there. Second, we skip the whole dating thing. No worries about diseases, early pregnancy, the heartbreaks, etc. Also a huge plus.
But the biggest reason, the bride price. I mean, someone is actually going to pay ME to take my kids out of the house? Ok, that’s it, I’m moving to Thailand.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Picture Response A
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Please tell me you're the parent of the class of...I'm going with 2018 and 2019 (I met your daughters for like 5 minutes)
that will chaperone all of their high school dances.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Exactly what are you saying?
Be very careful with your answer young man. I take full advantage of my 2nd amendment rights.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Picture response B
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Wow.
Attempted-humor-axemen was right?
I, dont even know what to say.
Zach Maynard, how about a night to remember at Autzen?
It's just uncanny, he's an irony machine.
Which is exactly how I know he’s a Russian or Al Quaeda spy.
I’m telling you people, he’s trying to destroy ATQ from the inside.
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by Bill Musgrave on Oct 4, 2011 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I spare only the good ones, Bill.
Your collarbone was a bad seed. In soviet russia, dreams crush you!
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Doesn't this really fall into the ol' player must be compared to player of the same race trap?
Of course he’s compared to Sanchez! Latino QBs, are they white, are they black, who can we compare them to!!! Sanchez was sui generis!!! But now, Rodrigues can be the next Sanchez!
I still dont understand why Rivals lists him as a pro-style QB.
He ran all over the place his junior year.
Zach Maynard, how about a night to remember at Autzen?
I think this calls for a thatsracist.gif
The only guy they can compare him to is Sanchez and he happens to also have a ez phoneme at the end of his name? People are funny
Is there a stigma that Latinos are slow or fast?
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Judhing by children's cartoons,
SPEEDY GONZALEZ! CORRE RAPIDO!
Zach Maynard, how about a night to remember at Autzen?
But then you look at Carlos Mencia...
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Usain Bolt is really fast,
But I’m sure that there are plenty of slow Jamaicans.
Zach Maynard, how about a night to remember at Autzen?
I'd just like to go ahead and throw this out:
I always think you’re cougfan/Brian Floyd commenting since you changed your profile picture. I think it’s the chinstrap.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Oct 4, 2011 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Ahahahahaha! Gotta love us some Asper:
Asper’s response: “We’re not the ones who fake injuries, moron.”
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Oct 4, 2011 9:35 PM PDT reply actions
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