Quack Fix: Kiko Alonso makes the most of his second chance, baseball beats Arizona
by jtlight on Apr 22, 2011 7:30 AM PDT
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PrintWe're only 8 days from the Oregon spring game! So make sure you get those foodstuffs ready to donate. Also, there will be an ATQ tailgate, so if you're around the stadium, stop on by. We'll have more info posted soon. Here's your quack:
- With Casey Matthews graduating, Kiko Alonso has a lot to live up to, especially as he didn't play at all last season due to suspension/injury. George Schroeder has a piece on his road to redemption after getting a DUI last offseason and then tearing his ACL. As we learned last year, not everyone makes the most of their second chance. Alonso paid a stiff price for his mistake, but he's pushed through and has two years left as a Duck. These type of stories are great, and I'm looking forward to seeing Kiko play this fall.
- It had been previously reported, but Teondre Williams has now confirmed that he will be transferring from Oregon. With Williams leaving, Garrett Sim is the only remaining player of Ernie Kent's 2008 class that had 6 players.
- Matt Prehm of Duck Territory takes a look at Pac-12 basketball for next season. He has a pretty optimistic prediction for the Ducks, with Oregon picked to be the 5th best team. Though Catron will be gone, the Ducks should get two immediate impact players in Jabari Brown and Carlos Emory.
- Duck Territory also has a look at recruiting, as Justin Hopkins provides a bit of insight into how to read recruiting reports. With recruits trying to drum at interest, it's not always easy to tell who is actually an Oregon target, but there are a few keys to figuring out who is being courted by Oregon. Hopkins also has a bit of info on the changing Oregon recruiting strategy, and how the Ducks try and sway recruits.
- KC Serna has had a tough season for the Ducks after starting the season on suspension, and not playing the previous 3 games. But Horton left the .202 hitter in last night, and he got the game winning RBI in the bottom of the eighth as the Ducks beat Arizona 4-2. Tyler Anderson was spectacular as always, throwing a complete game three-hitter, striking out nine.
- In softball news, Oregon beat the Beavs 7-1 yesterday. The Ducks have been struggling lately, and a game against the hapless Beavers is always good.
- Lastly, Oregon has come on strong in track this season in large part to some big performance by freshmen, and they are led by Mike Berry, the sprinter who is already making a name for himself. He's already 5th all-time in the Oregon record books in the 400m, and he can only improve.
You know the drill, leave your comments and links below. GO DUCKS!
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I have no idea what this means
but it made me laugh
Constantly making Daisy cry
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by Matt Daddy on Apr 22, 2011 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Moseley's Twitter makes my heart all warm
Josh Huff (knee) wants to run routes in individual drills, but an athletic trainer pulls him out. They’re still being cautious with him.
I was not really worried about Huff anyway, but this still makes my Friday morning a little nicer
...GO DOUG...
by Your Favorite Team's Favorite Team on Apr 22, 2011 9:34 AM PDT reply actions
Sigh. Come on, let’s not play this two QB system game…
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Apr 22, 2011 10:46 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Oh that chip
He’s a wily one can’t believe he said a potential main formation could have 2 qb’s behind center. Why would he ruin the surprise?
Oh my!
We’re always looking to get our best players on the field…with Darron, Bryan and Daryle on the field at the same time it opens up a lot of different looks and options for us.
I’m giddy thinking of all the possibilities!
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Apr 22, 2011 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Honestly, I think it will be a colossal failure.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Apr 22, 2011 11:16 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Imma gonna trust Chip
If he’s able to get 3 running backs on the field at once, why not 3 quarterbacks…especially ones as talented and athletic as those three. We’ve seen how well Hawkins has picked up the receiver position with his knowledge of the offense. The other two should have no problem.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Apr 22, 2011 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
I credit my urine for the victory.
by mackjones23 on Apr 22, 2011 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Hahaha.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Apr 22, 2011 11:29 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Thank you btw
for making my Friday even better. Nothing like a good bieber-beatdown to lift the spirits.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Apr 22, 2011 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions
The woman screaming in the background
is the sound of my sports ecstacy.
I credit my urine for the victory.
by mackjones23 on Apr 22, 2011 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
would the minor high-stepping into the end-zone on the pick 6 be a penalty this year?
Speed Endurance Talent is how Track Town USA plays football. WWWWWWWWWWWWin The Day
While I always enjoy reading your opinions and insight...
There’s still a reason why you, like all of us, are just a kid/guy watching the Ducks while Chip is the savant running the offensive death machine known as the Oregon O.
I might also be skeptical to such an idea, but Chip has earned the right to do whatever he wants until it’s factually proven to be a bad idea. If he honestly thinks this could make for a big play or an unstoppable formation, I say onward Chip! Prove us skeptics wrong!
by DuckIt on Apr 22, 2011 11:31 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
This
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Apr 22, 2011 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Dude, look at the link and listen to what he says-it won’t work.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Apr 22, 2011 11:34 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Your skepticism
is dis-heartening. THIS IS CHIP KELLY WE’RE TALKING ABOUT!!!
/HRD’d
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Apr 22, 2011 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm actually on a set at work and my phone is getting bad reception.
I don’t even knownthe details because I could watch the original video. Could you update me on why this was brought up, and who shot it down in the following link? Thanks.
by DuckIt on Apr 22, 2011 11:54 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Just a typical video put up by a producer for one of those Duck sites. Chip talks, and Don Pellum comes in for a little bit during the video….hasn’t been getting goodreviews from the fans so far. The idea of that type of offensive set isn’t a hit for most.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Apr 22, 2011 12:01 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I had to rewatch it again
And my trepidation has been somewhat diminished knowing the fact that Chip has taken us to the Rose Bowl in year 1 and the Big Tostito in year 2. I think something that is even more interesting is at the 2:58 mark when he talks about lining up LMJ in a Wild-Duck formation. Can you imagine him with Kenjon flanking on one side and Lache ready to take a pitch on the other.
Yeah, but 3 RBs and 2 QBs on the field at the same time is such a bad idea.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Apr 22, 2011 11:41 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Let's make it 3 and 3
then put Huff, LT, Paulson, and Williams on the line with Jackson Rice deep in the backfield. So many options, the D won’t know who the ball will be going to. We might even punt it just for kicks!
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Apr 22, 2011 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Don't start hand wringing
Chip will NOT actually implement anything that is not going to work. He may wax philosophical about all the things he COULD try and what may or may not happen, but he won’t put something out there that doesn’t work. The man has a plan.
You really need to watch the interview. Trust me, it doesn’t inspire confidence in me.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Apr 22, 2011 12:07 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
While the interview itself was a bit iffy
(blame it on Chip or the interviewer, but it wasn’t his best), I still think Chip knows what he’s doing and everything will work out. I can understand the concern because it’s such a radical concept. But if he can pull it off (and maybe he’s the only coach in the country who could) it will revolutionize football!
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Apr 22, 2011 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Allow me to elaborate-having 2 QBs in the “front seat” position behind the O-Line with 3 RBs in the “back seat” behind them is going to cause a great deal of confusion. A player might not know which “seat” to take, for instance.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Apr 22, 2011 12:10 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
True
It’ll be a challenging adjustment early on. But once they learn to “switch lanes” then they’ll be getting into the second level every play, flying by the schoolbus sized D-line. The second level is our offense’s “fast lane” and no one can catch us there.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Apr 22, 2011 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not too worried about that.
Most of all, I’m surprised that he’s even considering those ideas.
THE GENTLEMAN WILL SIT! THE GENTLEMAN IS CORRECT IN SITTING!
Though you do make a great point. What he said in that video didn’t sound very good.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-S-K-Y"
I'll withhold judgment on this new formation...
Until I see Fishduck do a detailed analysis
Here's Rob's brief thoughts on it
I’m really curious to see Fishduck’s analysis though.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Apr 22, 2011 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't blame me
blame TQA8…he started it!
/pointsfinger
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Apr 22, 2011 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
but, but, but...
ok, that’s fair.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Apr 22, 2011 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
We're almost certainly going to see 3 rb's at times.
We’ll see Barner in the slot on occasion, and we’ve already seen 2 RB sets. I don’t know how it will work out in the real world, but remember that Chip’s offense is entirely predicated on getting fast athletes into open space. You’re not going to get much faster than Barner, Seastrunk, and James. Or James, Huff, and DAT. Or…or…or…holy shit, we’ve got some ath-uh-letes!
Fuck you, Juju. We'll do it ourselves.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Apr 22, 2011 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
You just can't make this stuff up
Harvey Updike The Auburn Tree Poisoner on Finebaum discussing his injuries after the attack:
And where you hurtin’, Harvey? “Both of my eyebrows are bruised,”
You couldn't script this wonderful of a story if you wanted to
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Apr 22, 2011 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Oops...
Re-stating differently what was already said by Daisy FTW
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Apr 22, 2011 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Rob's Friday Practice Report
Linky-link (you can trust this one Daisy)
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
Let's just nip this RebeccaRoll thing in the bud right now instead.
Willie Lyles is dating my mom.
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by Takimoto on Apr 22, 2011 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
REC...Yes it was funny at first
hehe, we all got a laugh.
Now it’s just annoying and especially in Quack Fixes where links are important, just leave them out.
Much appreciated.
Constantly making Daisy cry
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I agree SO much with this
Let it die down for a few months, before her EP comes out and we have to deal with it again.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
Do you actually feel compelled to watch the entire video when you are linked to it?
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-S-K-Y"
I never get past the first chorus. That's my breaking point.
Willie Lyles is dating my mom.
Addicted to Quack, home of Bill Musgrave, the best ever.
Spring Game
Hey, I’ve never actually been to a spring game before and was wondering if anyone could tell me how the seating works…
Wide open
It’s first come first serve. The last one I was at was a couple years back when LGB had just arrived. We ended up sitting in DAF seats with seatbacks in the shade. Not sure if that’s changed at all though since I’ve been to one…
GO DUCKS!
The Sun Belt Conference: earning the SEC BCS berths since 2001.
TQ8
Very clever. I thank you for making me wait much of the day to watch that video. I was so excited when I finally got to pull it up yesterday, and…
Well, that’s all I’ll say.
On a serious note, is Nashville cool? Is it a place I should visit?
by DuckIt on Apr 23, 2011 8:04 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
I don’t think it’s that cool, but then again, I’ve been there a million times. It’s cool if you’re into country music with the Grand Ole Opry and such. There’s some decent BBQ to be eaten. Um…you can tour Andrew Jackson’s residence. It’s not a bad place or anything, just not terribly exciting.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Apr 23, 2011 6:13 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Not my favorite place, but I did love Nashville for music.
Obviously it has the true, old school, “real country” music industry, which may or may not be of interest to anyone, but there are also billions of talented musicians there playing blue grass, soul, alternative country, rock – a lot of stuff that was interesting to me. People who have migrated to Nashville to try and make it in music.
Just pick a hole in the wall bar and walk in there and there will be some kid with a guitar kicking ass, or a band of talented people trying to make it, that’s what I liked about Nashville.
Take a doo doo pie. I love you.
by Bill Musgrave on Apr 23, 2011 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Good info, thanks.
So if I were to go to one city in Tennessee, what would it be? Memphis? Knoxville? Mind you, I like nothing more than drinking good booze, eating well craftes food, and hitting on pretty girls in the general vicinity of my age (25). Those are, as a youngin’, my main criteria for traveling. Add in things like parks, architecture, museums, etc. and I’m happy; but the first 3 are imperative.
by DuckIt on Apr 23, 2011 7:08 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Not Memphis. It sucks.
Uh, well, I’d personally say Knoxville, although it may just be because I’m very familiar with it. I’m not too knowledgeable about the whole booze thing (in high school), but I do know that there are a few microbreweries in the area. There are plenty of attractive females down near campus. There’s Minor League Baseball right outside of town. There’s the Great Simply Mountains National Park about 45 minutes away, which is worth seeing….Um, the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame is here. There’s also a small Art Museum. Neither city has much in the way of architecture (although Knoxville does have the Sunsphere. Google it.) There’s lots of good food here as well.
That being said, I think you could have a decent time in either place, although neither city is that exciting or has that much to do.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Apr 23, 2011 7:26 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Um, the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame is here.
Well, I’m sold.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
It’s probably the saddest place I’ve ever been to. No one goes. Ever.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Apr 23, 2011 7:40 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Great music, great BBQ.
Take a doo doo pie. I love you.
by Bill Musgrave on Apr 23, 2011 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, Bill. The WBHOF is known for those two things.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Apr 23, 2011 8:08 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Great, I'll check it out next time, right after I bomb your house.
Take a doo doo pie. I love you.
by Bill Musgrave on Apr 23, 2011 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
You had me at women's...
…you lost me at basketball.
Thanks for all that. I want to take a big road trip through the south and designated you my Tennessee information expert.
by DuckIt on Apr 24, 2011 6:38 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
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