Quack Fix: LaMichael James Discusses Willie Lyles, Urban and Chip Break it Down, Arizona State Uniforms
by dvieira on Apr 7, 2011 7:00 AM PDT
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PrintOne year ago today, the big news of the day surrounded Bellotti's golden parachute, kicker Mike Bowlin scheduled arraignment on charges stemming from a brawl near campus, talk of Butler's Brad Stevens possible interest in the Ducks mens' basketball team job, and Nate Costa battling Darron Thomas for the starting QB position. After I finish this quack fix, I'm going to knock on some wood because this has been a fun and exciting year...and for all the right reasons. On to the quack:
- Anyone for a Sporting News College Football pre-season poll? Ducks come in at #3 behind the LSU Tigers and the Oklahoma Sooners with the article mentioning that we need to rebuild on defense. Maybe it's just me, but I'm way more confident about our defense next year than most. With so many players getting so much playing time in meaningful situations, I just don't see much of a drop off. Yes, we have to replace some key difference makers, but guys step up. They do every year.
- Where I do think we've got some interesting challenges to address happens to be at the wide receiver position with the departure of Jeff Maehl and DJ Davis. It will be tough getting used to the inexperience on the outside. We do have senior Lavasier Tunei and sophmore Josh Huff as the veterans but after that, no wide receiver has more than 4 catches from last year. I'm sure glad Scott Frost stuck around after being courted by Nebraska.
- One priority in the spring is to get some depth behind David Paulson at tight end.
- LaMichael James discussed how he feels about Willie Lyles and the situation Lyles finds himself in. Some of his statements echo my thoughts regarding which angles can be used to sell papers. Although I would normally expect LMJ to downplay the situation, he certainly didn't distance himself from Lyles. In fact, he defended him, saying that they were close.
- If you haven't seen it, here's a great video where Urban Meyer and Chip Kelly break down a few plays of the Oregon offense. For those that call this type of football "gimmicky", my response is simple. The football nerds are beating the football jocks.
- The Oregon Acrobatics and Tumbling team will participate in the inaugural National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association National Championship this weekend.
- In uniform news, I can't wait to see what Arizona State has in store for us in their big reveal!
With the Spring Game fast approaching, I'll be posting some details on an ATQ get together sometime in the next week. In the meantime, please relive the event by checking out benzduck's awesome slideshow from last year. I cannot guarantee that Dr. Delight will make an appearance.
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From Duck Territory...
Here’s some after practice video of David Paulson and Chip Kelly.
I’m really excited to see what the tight ends can do this year. With Paulson and Williams back, and two young incredibly talented freshmen, it will be an exciting position to watch. And with depth questions for the receiving corp, the flexibility of the position will be big.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Good for ASU.
Sparky blows.
Willie Lyles is dating my mom.
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I cannot guarantee that Dr. Delight will make an appearance
Oh, but I can.
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
I can guarantee that I will be there as well
instead of locked in a damn window-and-AC-less room at Sheldon High School taking the SAT.
Yeah, this sounds better.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
Mod pile on!
Where I do think we’ve got some interesting challenges to address happens to be at the wide receiver position with the departure of Jeff Maehl and DJ Davis.
YES YES YES. Totally agreed.
Lavender double U's have no soul
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Yeah, after Huff and Tuinei, there is no experience, and the talent level isn’t all that impressive.
I don’t doubt that the group will be competent, and will continue their excellence in blocking. But until the incoming freshmen class starts to develop, I’m afraid we just won’t have a great threat at the WR position. We haven’t had that for some time now, but still, it sure would be nice to have a WR that scares opposing defenses, rather than just making them pay when they don’t respect the position.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Who would you consider the last Oregon receiver to wear that distinction?
As productive and effective as Maehl was last season, I don’t think it fits. Defenses had to account for him, but no one was game planning around him, so much as they would taking away Thomas’ options and James’ running lanes by trying to get bodies in the backfield.
I think Demetrius Williams in 2005 best fits the bill. Before Clemens went down, and to a lesser degree afterward it just seemed like he was consistently making crucial receptions and was a “go to” guy.
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Apr 7, 2011 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I’d say it has to be D. Williams. It seems like for many years there, Oregon always had a real go-to receiver that was a threat to opposing defenses. D. Williams fit that, as did Parker, Howry, Hartley, Griffin. And for many years there, we had the big threat and a young guy that was coming up under him, who carried that tradition on. We had that in 2005 with D. Williams and J. Williams. But Jaison just never materialized as that threat.
WR and DT have been the two positions that just haven’t panned out in recent years like we’d hoped, and that’s why Pflugrad and Gray were let go from their positions. It seems like that is changing.
This season, I could see Huff being that threat if he develops over spring and fall camps. Hopefully we can get some solid depth behind him.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Curious...
I was wondering what you meant by “talent level isn’t all that impassive.”
Do you mean the receiving core as a whole? Or just the guys immediately behind LT and Huff The Magic Dragon?
I think Diante Jackson and Tyrece Gaines should step up big. Oh, wait…
Seriously though, while I think they won’t all have huge impacts, our receivers coming up the ranks are looking pretty good. I think Vaughn will make his mark, and Blackmon will have a chance to make plays based on his pure athleticism. You also have to feel pretty good about the likes of Sumler, Kelley, Lowe, etc.
I’m not disagreeing with you; I’m probably slightly closer to agreeing with you. I just think that our biggest problem will be a lack of experience, not a lack of talent.
by DuckIt on Apr 7, 2011 11:13 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
The lack of talent was more about those that are participating in spring practice. Blackmon, Vaughn, and Kelly will be a huge improvement and could develop into that threat we’ve lacked the past few seasons.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Is Keanon Lowe not looking good?
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES PLAY WATER POLO FOUR DAYS AFTER YOUR SCROTUM WAS OPERATED ON - Gorbachav5
I didn't know who he was on the field until I got a roster
that should tell you something about his production.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
bummer, he was a terror in HS, and he seemed like a great steal when we got him to sign with us
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES PLAY WATER POLO FOUR DAYS AFTER YOUR SCROTUM WAS OPERATED ON - Gorbachav5
yes, but it would be even better if he ends up being really good, especially against UW
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES PLAY WATER POLO FOUR DAYS AFTER YOUR SCROTUM WAS OPERATED ON - Gorbachav5
he's still got four more years to leave a mark
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Apr 7, 2011 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
He didnt really stand out at the practice I went to.
Self anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
A couple defensive updates from old Kenny Goe
He had an article yesterday on on the linebacker position, and Clay and Alonso stepping up. I never realized how big Alonso is. While depth is a minor concern right now, it shouldn’t be once the freshman class gets in this fall.
Also, the intro to his daily news rundown is on the drop end position. While Hanna is starting at the position, Kaddu and Lokombo are learning the position as well. Sounds like the defensive coaches are doing whatever they can to keep the most talented players on the field at all times.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
The only Alonso play I can remember came in the '09 Civil War,
the Beavs had first and goal, and Alonso game through the line unblocked, squared up and demolished Quizz in the backfield. He looked absolutely huge.
It shows just how good things have been for uo in the past decade when you can have confidence in the defense because ‘someone will step up they always do’ there are alot of programs where that sentiment just doesn’t exist.
Secondly. I just wanna throw this out there. Tumbling and acrobatics team is really good looking. Not at all intimidating like maybe basketball or softball. Just kinda hot
Fresh since 1822
by kmacsm on Apr 7, 2011 9:01 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Secondly. I just wanna throw this out there. Tumbling and acrobatics team is really good looking. Not at all intimidating like maybe basketball or softball. Just kinda hot
I have absolutely no idea how to read this.
Lavender double U's have no soul
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Left to right usually works best for me.
by daisyduck on Apr 7, 2011 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
haha just laughed a little too loud since I'm "in training" right now
...GO DOUG...
by Your Favorite Team's Favorite Team on Apr 7, 2011 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Learning to read like Matt Daddy?
Take a doo doo pie. I love you.
by Bill Musgrave on Apr 7, 2011 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Getting to the bottom of an OregonLive article and seeing the "Comments" header is kind of like going into the kitchen in the office and seeing that someone brought cake.
You had no intention of having cake today and know that taking a slice isn’t a good idea, but you do anyway, and then immediately hate yourself and wish you hadn’t.
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
Your only hope to get past this...
Consider it like smoking. Cold Turkey is the only answer. When you see that Comments word just close the window. Walk away and go running or eat some M&Ms.
First, I love this:
The football nerds are beating the football jocks.
Second, my favorite part of the UB/CK thing was when UB was so impressed with the blocking of our receivers. And then how CK replied that if you don’t block, you aren’t getting the ball thrown to you. That is such a huge part of our game and we’re really going to miss DJ Davis in particular, although Maehl was no slouch at blocking either. Hopefully those stepping in this year develop that skill as well.
With how the coaching staff demands blocking, that is sure to continue. When Scott and Williams graduated, people were concerned about blocking, but if anything, it improved under Frost.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Finally some real news!!!
I only joined this damn site to follow Oregon Acrobatics and Tumbling team, and all that it means to be a pro-tumbler!
(I have been trying to get a steady fan base for pre-tumble tailgating – or as I like to call the tumble in the jungle.)
Yes, I know we had a rough off season with Helli Mary running off with the sorority microwave, but this teams has more stunts than a Bond movie!
Sure knowing that half of the team is from Texas, and had never heard of Oregon until Willamena Lyles “educated them” that Oregon was the Cirque du Soleiel of College sports sounds bad.
& yes, I am happy for Bertha Baxter narrowly escaping a Yakuza death threat in LA (according to a good source of mine).
But most of all I’m fired up for the Championship – give me hell ladies!
(Full disclosure – any one of them i’m sure could kick my ass so mad props and good luck!)
Hoover: They confiscated everything, even the stuff we didn't steal!
You guys should really bump the Simi Fili fanshot to the main page, or add it to the Quack Fix…it really is a phenomenal read, well worth your time.
I was a bit concerned
When Fili said something like ’killing people is easy, anyone can do that. Staying in school an focusing is hard".
Killing people is easy? I get that it’s not hard to pull a trigger, and maybe it’s poorly stated, or full of bluster, but that disturbed me.
To Alcohol: The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems!
More on the tight end situation...
The Oregonian has a video on Lyerla trying to earn playing time.
Moseley’s piece today is on Lyerla and the other newcomers being thrown into the fire.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
TV update via ex-KGW sports guy Ron Pivo
NBC/Comcast is frontrunner for PAC 10 Network. Beware Directv and Dish Network customers
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Yes, but who’s the front runner for the Pac 12 network? That’s the real question.
TJITO
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Trolling Just Intensifies The Orneriness?
"I tell you the truth," Canzano answered, "Before Abraham was, I suck."
That Joke Is Totally Overdone
But thank you all for playing! I would give mackjones the Best in Show award.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Tako Just Isn't Terribly Observant?
"Dispatch yourself with the utmost precision, and proceed as far as your individual excellency will permit." - John McEwan
Tako Just is Totally Over-ratred
(i mean it is Gorby that made the post)
Lavender double U's have no soul
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You misspelled overrated. Ass.
Willie Lyles is dating my mom.
Addicted to Quack, home of Bill Musgrave, the best ever.
I withdraw my previous comment.
"Dispatch yourself with the utmost precision, and proceed as far as your individual excellency will permit." - John McEwan
Tickle jiblits, irritating the orifice
I await my ban, thank you.
Take a doo doo pie. I love you.
by Bill Musgrave on Apr 7, 2011 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I really don't see why
Comcast/NBC would pay over $200MM for broadcast rights and then immediately exclude a large amount of viewers and potential revenue. I understand the Blazers/Comcast situation but that’s the exception and not the norm and with the creation of the Pac 12 Network and it’s own channel it would be just about how much subscription money Dish and DirectTV are willing to pay to access that channel. I don’t think DirectTV and Dish want to risk losing that many customers west of the Rockies.
Also, I’m more willing to put up with Comcast/NBC given the current national channel opportunity and online media capabilities versus Fox and their reluctance to show anything outside of LA, no national channel exposure and zero online media. Not to mention Fox just lost the Lakers in LA and are looking for even MORE LA sports to broadcast. Not really looking forward to UCLA and USC being on their national channel every week and everyone else relegated to second and third tier.
Lavender double U's have no soul
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Wonder if NBC is playing out an endgame on the Notre Dame situation
I can’t imagine NBC/Comcast paying that much money and relegating the P12 games to their crap tier of cable-only outlets.
"Dispatch yourself with the utmost precision, and proceed as far as your individual excellency will permit." - John McEwan
I see them wanting a second game
on NBC. Put the ND game in the early slot and either afternoon or evening the Pac 12 game (or flip it if ND has a late must watch game).
I think NBC is tired of everyone changing away from their channel as soon as the ND is over (which is usually around the first quarter).
Plus, expect NBC to make a huge push for the Big East when their deal comes up cause then they’d have a major college football/basketball game in the East, Mid and West.
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I wonder if the ND ratings have been anywhere close to what NBC expected when they initially signed that deal 20 years back (remember, back when ND was actually relevant? Seems so long ago, some of y’all weren’t even borned yet..)
The current contract is up in 2015. I smell an exit strategy.
"Dispatch yourself with the utmost precision, and proceed as far as your individual excellency will permit." - John McEwan
I believe they just recently renewed that contract, and that was during the darkest period of Notre Dame football. A littler diversification away from just Notre Dame would give them a pretty decent bargaining chip once the 2015 contract is set to expire. Especially if they get the Big East contract as well.
Lavender double U's have no soul
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They’ve been rolling five-year renewals for a few contracts now. The last renewal was in mid-2008 for the contract that expired in 2010.
Apply the same strategy to the current contract that expires in 2015 and the renegotiations happen in mid-2013.
If NBC/Comcrasst has a P12 agreement in play in mid-2013, they’ll have leverage to use in the next ND negotiations; assuming they plan to renew at all, they could extend ND for a (relative) bargain price.
Worst case scenario: Tom Hammond announcing Pac-12 games.
"Dispatch yourself with the utmost precision, and proceed as far as your individual excellency will permit." - John McEwan
ND doesn’t play night games … I think this coming year they are playing Michigan at night for the first time ever … they can’t be the late game
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES PLAY WATER POLO FOUR DAYS AFTER YOUR SCROTUM WAS OPERATED ON - Gorbachav5
They played BC at 8:00pm, Army at 7:00pm and USC at 8:00pm just last year. Those were all away games, but they could still be the night game on NBC even if away.
Lavender double U's have no soul
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ok, so I guess away games could be at night, that’s true
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES PLAY WATER POLO FOUR DAYS AFTER YOUR SCROTUM WAS OPERATED ON - Gorbachav5
Ha!
Seriously, who needs cable anymore? With Hulu/Netflix available for very little money each month, ESPN3, an Ozone subscription (that’s currently 30% off until April 24th for a yearly), and the possibility of espnnetworks.com making an appearance on more and more providers, MMOD, etc…what’s the point?
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
Picture and sound quality can be hit-or-miss on those services.
Lag can be an issue as well.
Fuck you, Juju. We'll do it ourselves.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Apr 7, 2011 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll wait to see how it pans out before more comments,
I just know what we have missed in the past with Comcast holding everyone hostage.
Who got the boot from the editorial position?
Editor at BT Powerhouse, a Big Ten Basketball blog.
Author at Acme Packing Company, a Green Bay Packers blog
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Apr 7, 2011 11:25 AM PDT reply actions
JConant stepped down a while ago, but I hadn’t bothered to change the masthead at all. Thought I’d update things.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Dave getting some love from Ken Goe
Will Matt Daddy ever forgive him?
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
No.
Ok… maybe. Probably after he leaves that rag of a paper he works for.
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Journalism snob alert!
He (Goe) uses the phrase “Piper points out…..” 4 times in the article.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
Interesting analysis on Darron Thomas over at Dr. Saturday.
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES PLAY WATER POLO FOUR DAYS AFTER YOUR SCROTUM WAS OPERATED ON - Gorbachav5
The article is laden with land mines!
Do not click on the link described as “within two seconds!”
Also, I could have lived with never seeing DT pick his nose in slow motion again.
"WIN THE DAY!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Apr 8, 2011 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Well if lyerla
Is playing TE i wonder where French is going, it kind of bums me out Lyerla is playing TE but im sure that position is going to change.
I heard that French has been in line to play defense...
And after watching him run down that Alabama bound halfback in the Army All America game, I am really looking forward to watching him play.
Self anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Sticky thread for things like this?
The text below, sans the most outside quotes, is from the website www.quackit.com (could not resist the Duck tie-in!). After removing the outermost quotes, replace the link you want to link to with the link in quotation marks. Replace “HTML Help” with text you want to display as the link.
I find it helpful to click “preview” to make sure I’ve done it correctly before posting it.
“”http://www.quackit.com/html/html_help.cfm" target="_blank">HTML Help"
Here is what it looks like when done successfully:
HTML Help
"WIN THE DAY!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Apr 10, 2011 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I guessing that’s not the same type of “hot” kmacsm was talking about earlier. Then again, I’m having trouble with that whole reading thing.
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