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Quack Fix: Pac-10 track and field championships start today, as Ducks try to extend winning streaks

Not much going on in the way of football, so some other sports get the spotlight today. Here's your quack:

  • The Pac-10 track and field championships start this afternoon in Tucson, and the Oregon men and women will be trying to extend their winning streaks. The UO women have the better shot, led by their excellent sprinters. Amber Purvis and English Gardner are the two fastest sprinters in school history, and will go head to head for the first time this year, with the Pac-10 championship on the line. While the Ducks are favored to win, they'll likely be without Brianne Theisen and Alex Kosinski, which could make the meet interesting.
  • The Oregon men have won four Pac-10 titles in a row, but they'll have a tough time repeating this year. If they win, it'll be because of their depth. The Register Guard is projecting the Ducks to finish second, but it's going to be a very tight meet, with five teams expected to contend. The Ducks will need their stars to perform at their top level, and hope some of the less-heralded athletes can score some points. There will be no room for error this weekend as the Ducks try to make it five in a row.
  • Ken Goe has his track preview up, and focuses on Oregon steeplechaser Steve Finley. He is a recent transfer from Virginia, and in what was thought to be a rebuilding year, helps give the Ducks a shot at the Pac-10 title.
  • Oregon softball beat UCLA for the first time in six years yesterday. The Ducks jumped out to a 6-run lead against the defending national champions, but after a UCLA player had to be taken to Sacred Heart after being hit by a pitch in the head, the Bruins surged back. The Ducks held on though, and came away with a 6-5 victory.
  • With only a few weekends left in the Oregon baseball season, and little hope of postseason play, this is where the Oregon baseball team will show its true colors. Oregon hosts Stanford this weekend at PK Park, and the Cardinal is on a six -game winning streak. 
  • The NCAA has come under a lot of fire recently with multiple high-profile schools (and athletes) embroiled in possible major infractions. To counter that, they hosted a number of media members at a mock-infractions committee, so give an idea of what the NCAA actually does. George Schroeder was invited, and had a column on the topic. While this was a fun idea, the NCAA's enforcement is the least of it's problems. The NCAA can try to get tough all they want, but the entire system is pretty much a joke, that further enforcement won't fix.
  • It's never too early for Pac-12 previews. Matt Hinton takes a look at Stanford as a contender next season. Stanford's hopes as a contender rest almost entirely on Andrew Luck. He'll keep the Stanford offense rolling, but can the defense do it's job? The Cardinal lose their entire defensive line and 2 linebackers from a top-20 unit last year. Meanwhile, Bill Connelly takes a look at Colorado. He says that a bowl season is unlikely this season, but a new coach for the Buffaloes adds a significant unknown. If Embree can get them to play up to their talent level, they could be playing in a bowl his first year.

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I ran across this article in on OLive last night, and found it odd. I am a little taken aback by the concern and focus on this – I mean, isn’t this every college football game across America each Saturday in the fall? While I know the history of soccer riots in Europe, it doesn’t seem like that is even a remote possiblity here. As drunk, stupid and passionate as college football fans get, we don’t riot. It just doesn’t seem that ‘dangerous’ to me but I am very interested in the perspective of anyone that follows soccer, particularly the MLS.

Absurdity is my favorite.

by daisyduck on May 13, 2011 8:30 AM PDT reply actions  

I don't follow soccer.

It’s just too violent.

"Dispatch yourself with the utmost precision, and proceed as far as your individual excellency will permit." - John McEwan

by benzduck on May 13, 2011 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

It seems like the organizers are being overly cautious

The US doesn’t have the same kind of soccer fans that give Euro soccer such a bad name. US soccer fans, and especially Portland Timbers fans, are over-represented with the college educated, hipster-ish, alterna-sports fan that goes for the atmosphere and scene. There aren’t a lot of down on their luck, our city will kill your city, drinking and soccer are my only joys, hardscrabble working class fans that European soccer seems to attract.
That being said, there is still plenty of alcohol and stupidity, combine that with a tough loss and it doesn’t hurt to be cautious.

by OregonNYC on May 13, 2011 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions  

The one incident they cite is Toronto at Columbus

Where the Toronto fans tore up the stadium. Toronto isn’t even in the USA. Who’s image is on Canadian currency?

 Maybe we just need to be paranoid about games involving former British commonwealth teams. I think it is much ado about nothing.

"What the hell was that?"
"Spaceball One, they've gone to plaid!"

by QuackinAK on May 13, 2011 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

ahem … “whose”

by echo31 on May 13, 2011 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

x

It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-R-E-J-E-C-T-E-D"

by JShufelt on May 13, 2011 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

HAHAHAHAH … “Heil Spellcheck!” …. Classic!

by echo31 on May 13, 2011 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Aren't you guys in Alaska

in charge of keeping Canada in line? If not, perhaps you should be. Sounds like a good use of all that extra daylight time.

Absurdity is my favorite.

by daisyduck on May 13, 2011 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

That would be great if he was in Alaska and not Arkansas!

It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-R-E-J-E-C-T-E-D"

by JShufelt on May 13, 2011 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Are you sure? Perhaps we should ask him.

Hey, QuackinAK – are you in Alaska? You guys have Dish Network and Walmart up there?

Absurdity is my favorite.

by daisyduck on May 13, 2011 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes

"What the hell was that?"
"Spaceball One, they've gone to plaid!"

by QuackinAK on May 13, 2011 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

We got Super Walmart and Sam's Club!

"What the hell was that?"
"Spaceball One, they've gone to plaid!"

by QuackinAK on May 13, 2011 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Excuse me,

We HAVE Super Walmart and Sam’s Club, /selfgrammarnazi’d

"What the hell was that?"
"Spaceball One, they've gone to plaid!"

by QuackinAK on May 13, 2011 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Interesting (free) Rivals article on Hamani Stevens...

He has apparently been keeping contact with Coach Greatwood, and wants to be a Duck now that his LDS mission is over.

Self anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.

by CaDuck on May 13, 2011 8:42 AM PDT reply actions  

Free? Had a “More…” button and wants me to pay for an account. /sadface

"Dispatch yourself with the utmost precision, and proceed as far as your individual excellency will permit." - John McEwan

by benzduck on May 13, 2011 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions  

This has been in the works for while now....

Two years away from football is a long time so Hamani has some serious work to do

by ppilot on May 13, 2011 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

That is strange.

When I read it this morning (keep in mind i dont have a rivals account), it was free. My bad

Self anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.

by CaDuck on May 13, 2011 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

are we sure it just isn’t Kiko wearing a Hamani Stevens mask??

Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton

by NEP on May 13, 2011 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

Here’s a detailed piece on how the Fox/ESPN partnership for the media deal came about. (h/t: Schroeder)

by ntrebon on May 13, 2011 8:48 AM PDT reply actions  

How about Chip v. Larry in a staring contest?

Cal Bears football... Doing less with more since 2002.

by JConant on May 13, 2011 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rec'd

The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ

by axemen23 on May 13, 2011 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's what SHE said.

"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 May 13, 2011 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow, genius

JPDX, That has to be a Top 5 comment on the Top 25 All Time ATQ Best Comments Ever list.

Absurdity is my favorite.

by daisyduck on May 13, 2011 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

I nominate Daisy to be the keeper of the All Time ATQ Best Comments Ever List. The keeper, nominator, decider, and stylist.

I don't mean to impose...

by TheOcean on May 13, 2011 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow! Thank you! I don't know what to say.

I humbly accept this nomination, and want to thank my family, the University of Oregon, and most importantly the AtQ community, who allow me to practice my craft in such a creative and supportive environment. /sob/ I’m sorry, I swore I wasn’t going to cry…

Absurdity is my favorite.

by daisyduck on May 13, 2011 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think I’ll make my self a Russian Sunrise (or three) and make that list this weekend! Unless I get bored halfway through (highly likely), in which we’ll have a Top 12.5 list instead.

Absurdity is my favorite.

by daisyduck on May 13, 2011 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s in the Top 5 Top 25 lists? Does that make it Top 125 overall?

by JonathanPDX on May 13, 2011 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Huh.

One of us can’t count. I’m betting on me.

Absurdity is my favorite.

by daisyduck on May 13, 2011 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Counting is going to be a reasonably impotant part of betting, tho.

Take a doo doo pie. I love you.

by Bill Musgrave on May 13, 2011 4:55 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

.

The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ

by axemen23 on May 13, 2011 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

ooops, no pic

"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 May 13, 2011 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

the photo fail icon too

"What the hell was that?"
"Spaceball One, they've gone to plaid!"

by QuackinAK on May 13, 2011 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

yuck, track and field in Tucson? it’s supposed to be 96 degrees there today

by echo31 on May 13, 2011 10:10 AM PDT reply actions  

But it’s a dry heat!

"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly

by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on May 13, 2011 10:57 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

96

Doesn’t sound to bad i have 93 with 36% humidity

by DirtyBW on May 13, 2011 12:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn near the same for the Ucla-Duck softball game

"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 May 13, 2011 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Anyone a SportsNation fan? Huge new LMJ cut-out joins Blake Griffin and Tom Brady. Not too shabby.

Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton

by NEP on May 13, 2011 1:14 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

You don’t often hear “LMJ” and “huge” in the same sentence.

by JonathanPDX on May 13, 2011 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m guessing they’re all 6’. I wish LMJ was blake’s size.

Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton

by NEP on May 13, 2011 1:22 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

Anyone a SportsNation fan?

That would involve liking Colin Cowturd, so nope.

The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ

by axemen23 on May 13, 2011 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

on CFB Live today

Matt Millen names Oregon the scariest offense to face and Chip Kelly the scariest coach to face in a game.

"What the hell was that?"
"Spaceball One, they've gone to plaid!"

by QuackinAK on May 13, 2011 4:52 PM PDT reply actions  

I’m taking the first assist on your top-5 greatest comment ever, BTW. Good stuff Jon.

Cal Bears football... Doing less with more since 2002.

by JConant on May 13, 2011 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

En fuego!

Absurdity is my favorite.

by daisyduck on May 13, 2011 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

So which part of CK's anatomy is the scariest to face?

Eye stare?
Big balls?

Speed Endurance Talent is how Track Town USA plays football. WWWWWWWWWWWWin The Day

by webfoot73 on May 13, 2011 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Conquest Chronicles Post of the Week - How signing a deal with Silver Star (owned by Jerry Jones) might signal a break from Nike

They don’t want money made using the USC program to be used against them…because that amount of money is going to affect Phil Knight’s spending habits

by ppilot on May 13, 2011 10:44 PM PDT reply actions  

In other news, Lane Kiffin was rushed to a local hospital for severe cuts to his nose. A source close to the program says the wounds occurred while attempting to spite his own face.

by JonathanPDX on May 13, 2011 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

+1!

Editor at BT Powerhouse, a Big Ten Basketball blog.
Author at Acme Packing Company, a Green Bay Packers blog

by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on May 14, 2011 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions  

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