Quack Fix: Women have perfect day at Track & Field Championships
by jtlight on Jun 10, 2011 7:10 AM PDT
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- The Oregon women had a spectacular day at the NCAA Track & Field Championships. Though the meet was delayed due to weather, that didn't hamper the Ducks' performances. The Ducks had a great performance in the 4x400, where three freshmen stepped up when Amber Purvis couldn't go. The Ducks were the 4th ranked team entering the meet, but two teams above them, Arkansas and Texas, failed to qualify. Becca Friday and Jordan Hasay qualified in the 1500, while Claire Michel and Lanie Thompson qualified in the 3000 steeplechase. It will be a big day for the Ducks today, as Hasay runs the 5000 and Gardner runs the 100, and a few other finals take place that will give the Ducks a chance to get some points.
- It wasn't such a great day for the men. While Matthew Centrowitz moved on to the 1500 final, AJ Acosta did not, as he couldn't kick at the end to make the finals. Jordan Stray finished 18th in the hammer throw, and won't be in the finals. David Klech is sitting at 18th in the decathalon as some of the events were delayed due to weather.
- Ken Goe takes a look at the women's battle for the championship. They are in a battle with LSU and Texas A&M. Both schools have had their problems, but the weather problems have made it very hard to predict who will be able to win the meet. We'll know a lot more after today.
- The Pac-12 has added a bowl affiliation a bit earlier than expected. The conference has added the New Mexico Bowl for the 2011 season.
- Mitch Coffman of National Football Authority takes a look at Darron Thomas. He has a lot of praise for Darron, and calls him the glue of the offense. Rob Moseley had a few comments on this piece, and on the question of if the QB makes the system, or the system makes the QB. While Rob tries to answer this question, I don't think it's that simple. While any system should benefit the output of a QB, the skill level of the QB determines just how successful the offense will be. While Roper or Masoli maybe have looked good at times under Chip Kelly, their production was mediocre in comparison to Thomas, who has taken Oregon's offense to levels not seen since 2007.
- Moseley has a recap of the Oregon/LSU ticket situation. If you're still looking for tickets, might be time to get on Craigslist or Stubhub.
- We can't go a couple days without someone's opinion on the NCAA. George Schroeder says get used to scandal, because no one actually wants to clean up college sports. Meanwhile, HeismanPundit says that the NCAA is corrupt and should be cited for lack of institutional control.
Got anything else to share? Leave it in the comments. GO DUCKS!
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The ticket situation for the Cowboys Classic is such a mess. That makes two straight Ducks games that are like that.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Jun 10, 2011 7:55 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
This is completely OT, but I read somewhere that the temperature in Chicago shifted from 95 to 53 yesterday in a period of a few hours when a cold front came through. Did that really happen?
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Jun 10, 2011 8:07 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
It was in the 90s on Wednesday night, and it was in the 40s on Thursday afternoon. So it was a pretty significant shift in 12 hours.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
YAAAAAAAAAY Lake Effect!!!!
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
climate change isn't happening
not at all.
We’re going to crank the heat up all the way back to the Cretaceous here soon.
--Dave
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Tornadoes in Massachussetts are completely normal.
Fuck you, Juju. We'll do it ourselves.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jun 10, 2011 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Mmmm... Cretaceous...
Welcome to the working week. I know it don't thrill you, I hope it don't kill you.
The ticket situation isn't great for Duck fans,
but I guess that can be expected when playing an SEC power down south.
Regardless, my brother is the proud owner of 4 tickets, and his best friend has 3. They got them for $100-110 per ticket. This means that I will be joyfully watching the game live on Sept 3rd for a single Benjamin. Couldn’t have asked for a better deal than that.
by DuckIt on Jun 10, 2011 9:23 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Matt Daddy
An enormous crime against humanity is slated for this weekend in Portland! You need to do something about this!! Get a picket line set up!! Steal their taps! You can’t sit idly by in the face of this injustice.
Absurdity is my favorite.
Get a picket line set up!!
And if you get thirsty, I know an area nearby that is wanting people to try all sorts of beer!
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-L-I-K-E-A-B-O-O-B-J-O-B"
I'm against picketing but I don't know how to show it
/Mitch’d
I credit my urine for the victory.
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by mackjones23 on Jun 10, 2011 8:48 AM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
Awesome.
Let’s have a festival where we ruin a bunch of really good beer.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
It’s fruit beer, not a festival where they add fruit to the beer.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-L-I-K-E-A-B-O-O-B-J-O-B"
I’m with Shu on this one, the Lambic floats (pdf alert) at Pix are amazingly delicious, and proof that fruit beer is delicious, especially when ice cream is added to it!
Oh man, you ain’t kidding. When I buy those, I pretend that they’re for my wife, but I like them as much as she does.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
ZOMG!
That sounds freaking awesome!
Loose bills sink quills.
by DuckUntilDeath on Jun 10, 2011 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
That may ruin my wife's life.
Framboise is her drink of choice. May have to check this out next time we hit Ptown.
THAT'S RIGHT, Kenny Wheaton you did. You cut back into GREATNESS.
by HoodRiverDuck on Jun 10, 2011 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Alameda Huckleberry Hound and Breakside Mango IPA.
Huckleberry and Mango? Tell me I’m not the only really confused on why some think this is a good idea for beer. Although I will contend that a Rubi-Nator at McMennamins is really good. But no way could I drink a straight Ruby.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
I’d try the huckleberry one. That doesn’t sound too bad. I wouldn’t expect great things, but I’d give it a try.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-L-I-K-E-A-B-O-O-B-J-O-B"
I like mango
It is sooooo good in a dacquiri, perhaps it would be tolerable in a beer as well.
Absurdity is my favorite.
Mangos are quite delicious, but a mango fruit beer? I’m not sold on that.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-L-I-K-E-A-B-O-O-B-J-O-B"
The more I think about it
the more I’m sold. I’m going to hunt this beer down and try it.
Absurdity is my favorite.
You can’t hava da Mango!
Loose bills sink quills.
by DuckUntilDeath on Jun 10, 2011 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Breakside is a pretty decent brewery, so I will be interested in how the mango beer turns out
Personally I am game for anything from Block 15 and Oakshire, especially the blackberry imperial stout.
A chink in the armor!
So you’re saying it could be ok to add fruit to the beer before it goes in the bottle, but not ok to add after it comes out of the bottle?
RACIST!
THAT'S RIGHT, Kenny Wheaton you did. You cut back into GREATNESS.
by HoodRiverDuck on Jun 10, 2011 9:45 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
It has to be highly processes as well, so he can't see that it used to be a fruit.
It’s really the killing of fruit that turns off Matt Daddy, it’s why he became a carnivore.
Everybody was kung foo fighting, now it's all ho hum.
by Bill Musgrave on Jun 10, 2011 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
You just made me really sad that I’m way down here in California, where it’s raining today. Someone go and have a Gooseberry Berliner Weisse for me. And add an extra slice of orange, just to enhance the flavor.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Sorry! Weekly microbrew festivals
are definitely one of the best things about being an Oregonian.
Absurdity is my favorite.
by daisyduck on Jun 10, 2011 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Not being a Californian is one of the best things about being an Oregonian
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
by Matt Daddy on Jun 10, 2011 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions 6 recs
I’m sure there are plenty down here, but they’re not as big a part of the culture. I’ll have to look for one in the area and see if it’s any good.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
San Diego's brew culture is pretty huge.
I (think I) know you live in Orange County, but the last few times I’ve visited San Diego I’ve been highly impressed with the quality of the beer culture. Hopefully it spreads north eventually.
THAT'S RIGHT, Kenny Wheaton you did. You cut back into GREATNESS.
by HoodRiverDuck on Jun 10, 2011 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
I was going to mention that in my above comment – I know SD has a lot more of that than LA. And it’s bigger in the bay area too. I’ll have to see what kind of festivals SD offers and maybe plan a weekend trip down there. Take the kids to Sea World one day, drink microbrews the next day. Hope the kids don’t starve being locked in the hotel room.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
I keep meaning to go to Stone Brewery in Escondido on one of my trips south, but I usually stay downtown.
I’ve heard it’s worth the trip, though. Went on a brewpub crawl with a friend down there in April, and man, it was fantastic.
THAT'S RIGHT, Kenny Wheaton you did. You cut back into GREATNESS.
by HoodRiverDuck on Jun 10, 2011 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Do you remember where you went? Did you just hang out in the Gaslamp District and wander to different places?
Defending maligned chants since 2009
I do remember, we actually left the Gaslamp since he knew right where to go.
Toronado (I gather there’s a beer bar in SF of the same name, don’t know if same owners)
Blind Lady
Small Bar
I liked them all. Toronado had a huge selection, especially of Belgians, heavier on the beer geekiness. Blind Lady was more local micros, not to mention really good pizza. Small Bar was a mix of the two.
I’d also gone to Neighborhood down in the Gaslamp a couple nights before our crawl. Way too crowded and a bit hipster-heavy but a good selection of beers and good food.
THAT'S RIGHT, Kenny Wheaton you did. You cut back into GREATNESS.
by HoodRiverDuck on Jun 10, 2011 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Help
This morning ESPN has Heisman candidate QBs classified by ‘type’ . No surprise to see “Pro Style” and that Barkley and Kellen Moore are listed here. But the next three are strange – “Spread QB”, “Dual Threat QB” and “System QB”. I thought I’d find DT under Spread QB since he runs the most kick ass prolific spread offense in the entire country, but he’s not there. He’s under Dual Threat, which I can also see. But what is the difference between this and the Spread QBs? Do the Spread QBs not throw much? Would Masoli have been listed here? And what in heavens name is a “System QB”? I’ve got no idea how that might be different than the other three.
Absurdity is my favorite.
That is interesting.
Here is my shot in the dark guess:
Spread = 3+ WR formations; this doesn’t specifically mean a spread option. Air raid offenses might apply for this.
Dual Threat = Passing QBs with a legitimate ground threat. (Thomas, Luck)
System QB = Primarily running QBs that fit in a particular system. (Colin Kaepernick, Cam Newton)
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-L-I-K-E-A-B-O-O-B-J-O-B"
When i see system qb
I think anyone from hawaii, texas tech under leach, or anywhere else where you will set passing records and not actually be a great qb.
#88
by pipgras on Jun 10, 2011 9:45 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I think you mean:
@Oregon’s QB’s are only good because they are in Chip Kelly’s system @
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Jun 10, 2011 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Good thoughts, but it’s not exactly their take on it. Luck is listed under Pro Style. Cam Newton was referenced under Dual Threat, and the West Virginia and Hawaii QBs were listed under System.
Absurdity is my favorite.
I don’t think those categories are inaccurate. But I don’t think they’re helpful either. Luck is legitimately a dual threat, and Newton succeeded in large part because of the system. So what you wind up is a pointless exercise.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
I don't know.
I suppose it depends on whether you look at it from a perspective of what he CAN do as opposed to what he DOES do. Newton ( and Thomas, and Masoli, etc) was just as liable to run the ball on almost ANY play as he was to pass or hand off. Stanford runs very few designed runs for Luck and he usually holds in the pocket and looks downfield, only taking off when in danger or when the opportunity presents itself. That’s the difference.
Fuck you, Juju. We'll do it ourselves.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jun 10, 2011 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
But I think Luck’s running ability makes him a Dual Threat QB. It’s just that those buckets are so arbitrary, and one quarterback could be a Pro Style QB who can also run and whose system factors greatly in his ability to succeed. I just don’t find those four categories particularly helpful in evaluating quarterbacks. There is too much overlap.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
I just don’t find those four categories particularly helpful in evaluating quarterbacks.
You do realize it’s ESPN you’re talking about right? You give them to much credit in assuming the information you read will actually be helpful for anything except passing time.
But I agree there is too much overlap. That’s why I think it’s based more on the offense run than the individual player in this case.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jun 10, 2011 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
That's what I'm getting at in this discussion.
Are we talking about what they CAN do or what the ACTUALLY do? It’s obvious he CAN run, but he ran only a shade over 4 atts per game, and almost never by design.
Fuck you, Juju. We'll do it ourselves.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jun 10, 2011 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Andrew Luck has an incredibly underrated running ability.
But the fact that they don’t have him run much in the gameplan — they very rarely do any sort of zone read — leads me to classify him as a pro-style QB.
Darron Thomas you can legitimately call a dual threat, even though he does at times lack speed and acceleration (and grace) running the ball.
Cam Newton and Colin Kaepernick should both be called dual threats. I think of a system QB as someone like Landry Jones or Graham Harrell or Colt Brennan.
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Here's my take
Spread is referencing those pass heavy spread teams that fling the ball around the field and run it twice. Dual threat is QBs in more balanced offenses, such as ours, that have the added element of a QB that can run out of the offense on pretty much every play. Luck is a pro-style QB because while he is a dangerous running threat, his offense isn’t necessarily designed that way as Kelly’s is. And system QB is a made up category to give credence to those players who will put up big stats but aren’t actually going to be legitimate candidates for the award because no one takes their stats seriously (i.e. Hawaii)
I think it’s actually a good way to differentiate the candidates because the type of offense a team runs does effect the stats a player will put up. Thomas probably won’t throw for as many yards as Landry, Luck or whoever Hawaii has over there now, in the same way that Landry won’t run for anywhere near the yards that Thomas and Robinson will. But that doesn’t mean that they aren’t all talented and potentially deserving of the award.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jun 10, 2011 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
sounds to me like the categories should be:
QB IN A Spread OFFENSE
QB IN A Dual Threat OFFENSE
QB IN A SYSTEM OFFENSE
in so many words...
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jun 10, 2011 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Fixed:
sounds to me like the categories should be:
QBIN A Spread OFFENSE
QBIN A Dual Threat OFFENSE
QBIN A SYSTEM OFFENSE
by JonathanPDX on Jun 10, 2011 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Naah, you're all way off base.
He’s listed under Dual Threat because that’s his initials. Sheesh, some things are just obvious and y’all try to make it so danged complicated.
Verbing weirds language.
My 2 Musgrave Nickels
Pro-Style (refers to an offensive system and/or QB): Throw or hand off first, keep the ball and run in rare situations (i.e. goal line, QB sneak, etc. ) or run to avoid the sack when a play breaks down. Comfortable dropping into the pocket for passes. May run well in a straight line (if at all). Passing efficiency a must. Running ability is a bonus.
Dual-Threat (refers to the abilities of QB): Can throw, hand off and run the ball himself equally (or almost equally) well. Runs well in all directions. A dual-threat QB has the ability to gain significant yardage on his own, once the called play has broken up. Good passing efficiency is a must (high passing efficiency is a bonus). Good running ability is a must.
Spread QB (refers to the system of offense and/or QB): Good at reads. Good at running the ball in all directions. Good running ability is a must. Areas of passing may be deficient.
System QB (refers to an offensive system and/or QB): If a QB has significant deficiencies in one or more areas, a system of offense is built around the QB’s strengths in order to have a functional offense. Certain types of passing and running are deficiencies.
In my mind, a dual-threat QB could play well in a pro-style offense, but not the reverse (pun intended).
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by DuckUntilDeath on Jun 10, 2011 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the "spread QB" designation is the problem.
“Spread QB” is by definition a “dual threat” QB as well, and can also, depending on the player, be a “system” QB. Kaepernick could be any of the above, no? Luck is CERTAINLY a Pro QB, but also is a “threat” as a runner. Problem is, they very rarely run designed run plays for him, which brings us back to whether we’re talking about what they CAN do in theory as opposed to what they ACTUALLY do in practice. Luck is theoretically a “dual threat” but in actuality has played the role of a “pro-style” QB almost exclusively at Stanford.
Fuck you, Juju. We'll do it ourselves.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jun 10, 2011 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
The lines are muddy at best.
I gave my definitions of the four categories posed by Daisy (shame on you for not linking the articles) before finding and reading them. As to be expected, they provided no benefit of explanation. In “defense” of ESPN, they provided only three categories:, pro-style, dual-threat and spread-option .
I agree with you, BGWM, that any quarterback in one of these three systems could be a referred to as “system QB,” which only complicates the issue. I think a spread-option QB would have a lower passing efficiency than a dual threat, but not necessarily. Again, it’s muddy.
Luck is a threat as a runner, but “dual threat?” I don’t know about that. I’m going off of my own memory (which has very recently been thinking of beer and ice cream combinations, no thanks to the likes of yous guys and gals). You may have a point that Stanford has not utilized his mobility by running plays that feature his talents in this area. I’ll take a look at his highlights later and get back to you (I certainly remember the pain he brought after throwing that interception agains u$c!).
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by DuckUntilDeath on Jun 10, 2011 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I would also link to the video of Luck chasing down Eddie Pleasant from behind...
But, yeah.
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Jun 10, 2011 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, he definitely has skills as a runner, but he's more or less running in a straight line.
Nate Costa and Joey Harrington were also a threats as a runners, but ran (quickly) more or less in a straight line. Darron Thomas, Dennis Dixon, Akili Smith (yeah, that’s how old I am) could also run laterally.
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by DuckUntilDeath on Jun 10, 2011 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
QBs rarely need to show lateral quickness. Just the ability to bounce around in the pocket and roll out.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-L-I-K-E-A-B-O-O-B-J-O-B"
And truck a DB. Critical.
Everybody was kung foo fighting, now it's all ho hum.
by Bill Musgrave on Jun 10, 2011 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
You could time Joey with an hourglass.
The best I can give you is “deceptively quick.”
Fuck you, Juju. We'll do it ourselves.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jun 10, 2011 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
/rec’dforprovidingalinkthatmakesfuskieslookdumbasiftheyneededanyhelp
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by DuckUntilDeath on Jun 10, 2011 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Which will never be used anywhere close to its fullest extent at this level or on Sundays.
Making it somewhat of a moot point. His value as a pocket QB vastly outweighs his ability as an open-field runner.
Fuck you, Juju. We'll do it ourselves.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jun 10, 2011 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
A QBs job isn’t to run the ball. But being a legitimate threat does make him a dual threat QB. It doesn’t make his physical ability a moot point because just because he’ll be a pocket QB in the NFL.
Aaron Rodgers showed to be pretty legitimate ground threat. Luck will be an even bigger potential ground threat.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-L-I-K-E-A-B-O-O-B-J-O-B"
But they're not going to exploit it much.
They’re not going to run designed run plays for him, almost exclusively, regardless of “threat” or “ability.” Sure, Rodgers will tuck the ball and run if a play gets blown up, and that’s a great thing to have. But the defense isn’t going to make it a huge teaching point to practice stopping Rodgers on the ground. They will be mindful that he has wheels, but they’re not going to change their defense. 99% of the time he’s going to throw or hand off. The BIG advantage Rodger’s (or Luck’s) ability buys them is that he can stretch a play, move inside and outside the pocket, bootleg effectively, etc. But they’re NOT going to risk injury to their most valuable asset by running him in designed plays. They’re just not. And that removes most of the “threat” part of being a “dual threat” quarterback, n’est-ce pas? I think the closest thing we’ve seen to a true “dual-threat” quarterback in the NFL was Randall Cunningham. Vick was an atrocious passer in his v.1 form, and doesn’t have the wheels now that he did then, although he’s an improved passer. Steve Young was also right there, but still wasn’t the runner Randall was. RC had a window of a few years where he could truly terrorize opponents either way.
Fuck you, Juju. We'll do it ourselves.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jun 10, 2011 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
And that removes most of the "threat" part of being a "dual threat" quarterback, n’est-ce pas?
I don’t agree. If your QB can get 20+ first downs,on the ground in a single year, there is a legitimate threat. WIthout Rodger’s ability to do that, Green Bay would likely not have been super bowl champs.
I’m not talking about designed runs, or any of that globbity gouk. I’m talking about a QB that can use his legs, buy time, roll out, take off and get 10+ yards on the ground in an NFL defense.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-L-I-K-E-A-B-O-O-B-J-O-B"
It might be simplistic
but as far as I can tell, Pro-style QB just means that they get the ball from under center and they have a strong arm.
Absurdity is my favorite.
That's the problem.
Are they talking about a player who translates as a pocket passer or are they talking about a player who plays in a pro-set offense? Matt Barkley is a “pro-style” QB who plays in a “pro-set” offense. Andrew Luck is both a “pro-style” QB AND a “dual-threat” QB who plays in a…modified pro-set offense. DT is a dual-threat AND a spread QB who plays in a spread offense.
Fuck you, Juju. We'll do it ourselves.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jun 10, 2011 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
So I posted these thoughts on Moseley's board but I wanted to share them over here too...
In regards to having both DT and LMJ back this year:
One thing I think we will see is a much cleaner mesh point between Lamichael and Darron. The last time we had a QB/RB combo who were able to work together all summer knowing 100% that they were going to be the starters the following year was with Dixon and Stewart. I think this aspect of development could be a major key to our success next year.
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Jun 10, 2011 9:50 AM PDT reply actions
I believe the summer before Dixons break out year he was off playing baseball in Florida or somewhere and didnt participate in summer workouts with the team.
You could be right about that....
And let me preface this with the fact that it is 2nd hand news: But that was the season right after my senior year and I had a lot of friends who played on the Lacrosse team. They said that Stewart and Dixon had been spending a TON of time together that summer working on their exchange. Whether or not this is true, I’m not 100% sure, cause I didn’t personally see it.
So who knows.
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Jun 10, 2011 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
CBS Sports has named Larry Scott the most influential person in college football for 2011.#
Yeah, I kind of like this guy.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Jun 10, 2011 1:54 PM PDT reply actions
The difference between Scott and Hansen is so vast as to boggle the imagination.
Scott has undone 20-plus years of stagnation, inertia, and indifference in just short of 2 years.
Fuck you, Juju. We'll do it ourselves.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jun 10, 2011 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
If you had to do one of two things, which would you do
remove Dana Altman from the coaching search list in the spring of 2010
sign Tom Hansen to a 5 year contract extension in 2008.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
This isn't close
Remove Dana. You can find another coach of his caliber, but bumbling ineptitude on the level of Tom Hansen is rarer than a bieber scholar-athlete.
"Pressure is what you feel when you don’t know what you’re doing, and we don’t feel pressure because we know what we’re doing." – Chip Kelly
You sell Tom Hansen too short, he was really good at what he did.
Quashing dissent, maintaining the status quo, and ensuring that the power structure stays centered in the LA Area. Check, check, and check. A job well done if you share his goals.
"What the hell was that?"
"Spaceball One, they've gone to plaid!"
WTF, Tennessee?
A new Tennessee law makes it a crime to "transmit or display an image" online that is likely to "frighten, intimidate or cause emotional distress" to someone who sees it. Violations can get you almost a year in jail time or up to $2500 in fines.
Guess there won’t be any game pictures on Tennessee and Vanderbilt football fansites during SEC season…
Verbing weirds language.
Thoughts, TQA8?
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jun 10, 2011 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Or that video with “the world’s biggest ‘dead’ snake!”
Loose bills sink quills.
by DuckUntilDeath on Jun 10, 2011 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah the south
What nice “small government” unconstitutional overreaches of power you love.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
It'll never stand.
This might as well be called “The Tennessee Law Professional Full Employment Act of 2011.”
Fuck you, Juju. We'll do it ourselves.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jun 10, 2011 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Indeed.
Fuck you, Juju. We'll do it ourselves.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jun 10, 2011 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I cannot believe that Oregon is favored.
RT @KegsnEggs Early college lines: Via @ViewFromVegas, Oregon opens up (-3) vs. LSU.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Jun 10, 2011 2:36 PM PDT reply actions
Its so early obviously
But doesn’t shock me.
If we make it a shootout, we win.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Shut up Benz!
/stillblockingoutthenationalchampionship
I credit my urine for the victory.
http://taborsbigleaguechew.blogspot.com
Actually, we opened up +3. Beard made a field goal in the second quarter.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Jun 10, 2011 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn right.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Jun 10, 2011 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Does anyone know what happens 12 weeks from tomorrow?
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Jun 10, 2011 3:22 PM PDT reply actions
Oregon is announced as the 10th best coaching job in college football?
"Pressure is what you feel when you don’t know what you’re doing, and we don’t feel pressure because we know what we’re doing." – Chip Kelly
That joke ran its course a week ago, you reply failed, and it's already been announced anyway.
A trifecta of fail for you, sir.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Jun 10, 2011 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I was trying to ignore the reply fail
But the concept of an internet joke running its course does not compute.
"Pressure is what you feel when you don’t know what you’re doing, and we don’t feel pressure because we know what we’re doing." – Chip Kelly
Teh intarwebs haz teh memoriez.
Fuck you, Juju. We'll do it ourselves.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jun 10, 2011 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I was trying to ignore the reply fail
Good luck with that one here.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
Oh the glory of reply failing when making a reply fail joke!!!
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jun 10, 2011 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
To quote Garfield,
“I resemble that remark!”
Loose bills sink quills.
by DuckUntilDeath on Jun 10, 2011 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Or you could say the same thing and be quoting WC Fields.
THAT'S RIGHT, Kenny Wheaton you did. You cut back into GREATNESS.
by HoodRiverDuck on Jun 10, 2011 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Twas a woman who drove me to drink.
I never had the courtesy to thank her.
Fuck you, Juju. We'll do it ourselves.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jun 10, 2011 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
SORRY, I HAVE TO CARRY A BIG SNAKE. (what's a guy gonna do??)
"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
This.
Fuck you, Juju. We'll do it ourselves.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jun 10, 2011 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't see this posted above,,,interview in PDX with Dennis Dixon and Canzano, not bad.
"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, the clown was almost respectful!
Loose bills sink quills.
by DuckUntilDeath on Jun 10, 2011 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Apparently I've started a trend.
"Pressure is what you feel when you don’t know what you’re doing, and we don’t feel pressure because we know what we’re doing." – Chip Kelly
My stupidity can only be blamed on myself. And axemen23.
Loose bills sink quills.
by DuckUntilDeath on Jun 10, 2011 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
OK. For my first encore, I present........"We'll Be Back!" The Ducks 2011 Preseason Video Hype
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=h3qM8-otChg
"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
Good job
’Cept you included players (Mathews, Mael, etc.) in the latter half that will not be back this year. sad face
Loose bills sink quills.
by DuckUntilDeath on Jun 10, 2011 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I only found it, I didn't make it.
"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
Good find!
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Jun 10, 2011 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Then I can safely say the cat with in the Santa hat looks stupid.
There.
Loose bills sink quills.
by DuckUntilDeath on Jun 10, 2011 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Posted an online IQ of 123
"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
Based off of this, I have a challenge for the ATQ nation
Create your version of “Duckvision: 2011”
There’s a youtube video of duckvision 2010 so you can get the audio mix (or if you want the song it’s Introduction (feat. Starcrimes, A-Million) by Prince Negaafellaga (Shazam is a wonderful app).
Use Youtube videos, highlights, whatever you want to make your video. Submissions will be due to my email or to youtube by July 15 2011. The winner will receive two (2) tickets to a 2011-12 Oregon men’s Pac-12 basketball game (or women’s, whatever floats your boat).
All of this will be up in a fanshot by monday as well.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
added note
winner will be determined by blind voting of ATQ community (you won’t know who made which video)
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
No, this doesn't work
How would I vote for my favorite ATQer? This IS a popularity contest, you know.
Absurdity is my favorite.
Jordan Hasay running the 5000 right now on CBS sports
"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
Link?
Haven’t found it yet.
Fuck you, Juju. We'll do it ourselves.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jun 10, 2011 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
725 Comcast HD she finished 4th,,,Duck women tied for 2nd
"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
They finish the day in first!!!!!
one more day to go.
"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
The Duck got knighted in preparation for the team's participation as grand marshalls in the Grand Floral parade Sunday
http://www.oregonlive.com/rosefest/index.ssf/2011/06/rose_festival_knighting_ceremo.html
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
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![My apologies for spamming the ATQ with comments where I included this link. Here it is, in the proper location on the blog, the 2010 Oregon Ducks Football Year In Review Highlights with soundtrack. Highlights from throughout the year, some telling stats in the credits. Getting good feedback on YouTube. Cheers.
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