Quack Fix: David Paulson is a cornerstone, Autzen may be in for some more changes

by jtlight on Nov 25, 2011 8:17 AM PST in Morning Quack Fix

Happy Black Friday everyone. We got some good football games today, head to the open thread to discuss those. Here's some post-turkey quack:

If there's an unsung hero for this season, it has to be David Paulson. In fact, Chip Kelly called him the Ducks most valuable player. And it's tough to argue with that. There is no depth at his position, he's been a blocking machine, and he's been Darron Thomas' only dependable receiving threat. He plays almost every snap, making an impact even when not making amazing catches. It will be his last true home game at Autzen tomorrow, and it seems to soon. He doesn't have the flash of other players, and is probably the quietest player that Tom Osbourne has ever coached. But he's done it all for the Ducks, both on and off the field. We'll miss you, David.
The Ducks got to celebrate Thanksgiving yesterday after holding meetings earlier than usual after their typical early Thursday practice. And they didn't have to worry about what that ate, as the game is tomorrow. Unlike last year, when the Ducks played the day after Thanksgiving.
Hope you guys like those "temporary" towers at Autzen. There could be as many as 10 of those in the future. Tinker Hatfield has been tasked with altering the north side of the stadium on the cheap. A true expansion won't be coming for a while, but there is certainly a lot that can be done on the north side rim. Most important, there are initial plans to add more ramps to the north side, to alleviate the congestion issues that will make any change difficult.
Oregon women's basketball moved to 4-0, with a 15 point victory over Weber State. It got a bit closer than it should have been, but Paul Westhead stuck with his youth to hold onto the victory, and it paid off.
Lastly, here's an article from yesterday from Rob Moseley on the difference in how Oregon and Oregon State are preparing for the Civil War. This may be OSU's super bowl, but it's just another faceless opponent for the Ducks, at least in preparation. Make sure to check out DT's press conference video after the jump.

That's all I got. If you've got anything else, leave it after the jump. GO DUCKS!

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Not trying to jinx us or anything...

It ~~will~~ may be his last game at Autzen tomorrow, and it seems to soon.

KU fans-how I hate thee!

by quack785 on Nov 25, 2011 8:22 AM PST reply actions

Oh… yeah. Since tomorrow is senior day, and the Pac-12 Championship isn’t a true home game, I just kind of forget about that being a game in Autzen.

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by jtlight on Nov 25, 2011 8:35 AM PST up reply actions

The end of an era?

HIS NAME IS DAVID PAULSON.

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by HoodRiverDuck on Nov 25, 2011 8:43 AM PST via mobile reply actions

Black Friday makes me hate society.

"I don't do well with pain medicine."

by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Nov 25, 2011 8:46 AM PST via mobile reply actions

Oh, just throw it on the pile of reasons.

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by HoodRiverDuck on Nov 25, 2011 9:02 AM PST up reply actions

Pile? Mountain...

Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!

by gamedaytribe on Nov 25, 2011 12:45 PM PST up reply actions

I stopped by Best Buy

on my way into work this morning to see if I could maybe get a kickass deal on a smallish HD TV for our bedroom. Answer: Nope, those were all gone by 3am.

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by daisyduck on Nov 25, 2011 9:04 AM PST up reply actions

That's ok. Porn looks better on quality brands anyway.

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by benzduck on Nov 25, 2011 10:40 AM PST up reply actions

as my in-laws left our house in Woodburn to head back to Eugene, they called us when they got to the I-5 overpass to let us know that the traffic was backed up for miles with people trying to get to the outlet mall.

Idiots, all.

--Dave

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by David Piper on Nov 25, 2011 9:11 AM PST up reply actions

Clickety-click.

Holiday shopping: Done.

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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Nov 25, 2011 9:18 AM PST up reply actions

stupid people

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by David Piper on Nov 25, 2011 11:26 AM PST up reply actions

don't people know you can do all this online?

if you use google you can get every price, know what you’re going to buy, and then they tell you when prices take affect. you log in, buy, and i’m still watching texas play A&M

so cheap to get nice tech stuff

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by jcgoducks on Nov 25, 2011 11:58 AM PST up reply actions

there was a shooting at the Wal-Mart down here.

And I heard there was a lady using pepper spray to keep other people away from her merch. What is wrong with America?

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by Takimoto on Nov 25, 2011 9:18 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions

YOU ARE, TAKO.

YOU ARE WHAT’S WRONG WITH AMERICA BECAUSE GET YOUR FUCKING HANDS OFF MY TICKLE ME ELMO OR I WILL PEPPER SPRAY YOU SO HELP ME JESUS.

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by HoodRiverDuck on Nov 25, 2011 9:32 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs

Worst job on Black Friday is working for Wal-Mart’s PR Dept.

Because of things like this..

by DCDuck on Nov 25, 2011 10:30 AM PST up reply actions

I read about that, I can’t believe people would do that. My neighbor said her cousins favorite holiday is today & she gets a rush being able to knock people down for stuff & I guess she’s a big lady. I wasn’t going to get anything until I saw that I could get the latest seasons of Big Bang Theory & How I Met Your Mother for $13 each plus free shipping on Amazon. After what I heard about the shit people do I’m only going to look online for stuff on Black Friday

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by The Legend on Nov 25, 2011 6:56 PM PST up reply actions

I do 90% of my holiday shopping on Amazon

and a good chunk of DTD as well

"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt

by axemen23 on Nov 25, 2011 10:06 PM PST up reply actions

Screw you

6 dozen golf balls for 30 bucks.

"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt

by axemen23 on Nov 25, 2011 12:31 PM PST up reply actions

Meh. I can get a whole bucket for a buck.

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by benzduck on Nov 25, 2011 12:42 PM PST up reply actions

I will miss David Paulson

As good as Colt appears to be, I think we will see the effects of not having Paulson’s presence at practice. His blocking has been excellent.

I hope the NFL scouts get a true appreciation of what he can bring so he can be rewarded for all his hard work.

Thanks, David!

by scubaduck on Nov 25, 2011 9:27 AM PST reply actions

The hope is that Colt takes over from DP as well as DP took over from Ed Dickson.

Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.

by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Nov 25, 2011 9:58 AM PST up reply actions

Agreed

The one thing that I’m completely unconcerned about is our TE positions – because we’ve been great on TE since 2000. Peelle, Wrightster, Rosario, Dickson, Paulson – that’s who has been our TEs for the last 10 years, all of whom either currently play or played in the NFL (or will, Paulson). I don’t think we’ll have a problem developing Colt into that TE.

by kalon on Nov 25, 2011 2:36 PM PST up reply actions

Colt rivals or possibly surpasses Dickson as far as combining size with athleticism.

If he can translate that the way ED did to a reasonable extent, we’re in more than great shape.

Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.

by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Nov 25, 2011 10:09 PM PST up reply actions

Don't forget Tim Day

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by 808duck on Nov 25, 2011 11:30 PM PST up reply actions

Oh snap

How could I forget Tim Day? Damn. he played in the NFL too, though he’s not currently playing AFAIK.

by kalon on Nov 25, 2011 11:32 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah I have no idea what he's doing now

One of my favorite Duck TE’s though

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by 808duck on Nov 25, 2011 11:36 PM PST up reply actions

Always Forget Alimony In Kosovo?

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by axemen23 on Nov 25, 2011 11:51 PM PST up reply actions

ANYBODY WANNA GO SHOPPING?

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by Bill Musgrave on Nov 25, 2011 10:06 AM PST reply actions

It was a GREAT day to go grocery shopping, huge store, maybe 50 shoppers, 10:30 am.

In ’n out, 22 minutes.

"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

by Famous Duck on Nov 25, 2011 11:20 AM PST up reply actions

On preparing for the Civil War

Back in 1991, during his first season, new baver HC Jerry Pettibone made a point of including at least ten minutes of “Oregon practice” into every practice session all season long.

During the last weeks leading up to the game, he had his team practice carrying the seniors off the field in victory.

And guess what? The bavers won the game! Thus proving that a single minded concentration on a game that is NOT the next game is the key to victory!. Chip Kelly is WORNG.

Minor detail — if Pettibone had spent more time practicing for the games he was actually playing, he might not have come into the CW with an 0-10 record.

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by benzduck on Nov 25, 2011 11:01 AM PST reply actions