Tako Tuesdays: One Bold Move Deserves Another
by Takimoto on Jun 28, 2011 9:00 AM PDT
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PrintThis week, Tako Tuesdays presents a look back at the defining moment of Chip Kelly's first season at the helm of the Oregon football program, the moment that truly cemented his status as Big Balls Chip.
In the 114 playings of the Civil War, there have been a number of fantastic games. But the 2009 Civil War was the greatest game in the history of the rivalry. Not only were the stakes the highest ever, but the game was an absolute classic. There were six lead changes. The teams spent all but 6:06 of the game separated by one possession or less. The Beavers threw for over 300 yards, didn't turn the ball over, didn't miss a field goal, and lost. And the end of the game, on both sides of the ball, was shaped by the bold moves of Oregon head coach Chip Kelly.
10:13 left in the fourth quarter - OSU, down 37-33 after a Morgan Flint field goal, quickly marched downfield, moving 49 yards in the first three plays of their drive. After a fantastic three-play defensive sequence by the Ducks (run for no gain, pass for 2 yards, sack for a loss of 7), the Beavers were faced with a 4th and 15 from the Oregon 27. OSU kicker Justin Kahut was 4-4 on the night, including a 45 yarder. A field goal would make it 37-36 Ducks with over six minutes left. But Beaver coach Mike Riley decided to roll the dice, sending the offense out on the field. Sean Canfield had James Rodgers open near the first down marker, but one-hopped the throw, turning the ball over on downs. Coach Riley attributed the decision to go for it on the Ducks' offensive pace and aggressiveness.
Mike Riley - "On 4th and 15 we did not know if we would get another opportunity and if they scored a touchdown it would be over."
Oh, how right he would turn out to be.
After burning 2:40 off the clock in five plays, the Ducks were faced with a 4th and 3 from the OSU 33. They had three choices:
- a 50 yard Morgan Flint field goal - out of the question. Flint was only reliable from <40 yards and the giving up field position wasn't worth the reward of making it a 7 point game.
- punt, and try to pin the Beavers deep - possible, though this was Jackson Rice, true freshman edition. He had already shanked one earlier in the game, and a ball into the endzone would be a 13 yard net punt.
- go for it - the bold choice, but the common sense one. Get three yards, and go to the Rose Bowl. Come up short, and your defense still has 70 yards of field behind them.
Dangit. Now I'm depressed again. Is it September 3rd yet?
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That play when Jeremiah Masoli trucks Lance Mitchell on 4th down one of my Top 5 favorite plays ever.
1. Goes without saying, RIGHT?
2. Masoli to Dixon to tie the Arizona game in 2009.
3. Thomas to Maehl on the 2pt conversion in the NC game.
4. Masoli trucks Lance Mitchell on 4th down in the 2009 Civil War.
5. Masoli to Maehl in OT in Arizona for the win.
Nice post! Thanks Tako.
Curse you, Offseason.
My Top 5 is skewed based on my personal memories.
1. The 2008 Civil War – JJ’s run, and WT3’s pick-six. The OMB was standing between the OSU bench and student section. After the first score, we sang the fight song and the student section booed us unmercifully for the entire duration. After the second score, they were too dejected to put up a fight.
2. The blocked field goal against Oklahoma in 2006. It doesn’t matter how bad the onside kick call was, it was an epic comeback. That’s the loudest I have ever heard Autzen Stadium.
3. Thomas to Maehl for 2
4. Masoli trucks Mitchell
5. Matthew Harper seals the win over USC in 2007. That’s the second-loudest I’ve ever heard Autzen Stadium
Honorable mention: The Fake Statue of Liberty, the Blount Jump vs. fBSU, the Blount Jump vs. Oklahoma State, LMJ’s Cutback, KJB’s UCLA 2009 punt return, Dixon’s 80 yard run against Houston, Snoop’s 88 yarder against Fresno State, and probably some other ones I’m not currently thinking about.
Our Acrobatics & Tumbling team can beat up your Acrobatics & Tumbling team.
Addicted to Quack, where Matt Daddy can't fall asleep unless a grown man in drag sings "Daisy Bell" to him.
Mine (based on plays I will never forget no matter what)
1. The Pick
2. Masoli trucks Mitchell
3. Harrington to Parker in the Fiesta bowl for 80 yards
4. Thomas to Maehl for 2
5. Nate’s extra point hold against Arizona to force overtime
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Mine
1. The Pick
2. Keith Lewis’s blocked punt that was picked up for a TD against Michigan 2003 (loudest I’ve ever heard Autzen).
3. Joey sneaks across the goal-line in the 4th quarter against Wisconsin 2001.
4. “Here’s comes Hoooowerrrrrr-ey! Told ya he’s dynamite!”
5. Maehl’s OT TD against Zona in 2009.
Honorable mention: Ed Dickson’s TD against Zona 2009; Maehl’s 2-pt conversion; Danny O’Neil streching his arm out to pick up a critical 1st down during “The Drive”; Snoop’s kickoff return for a TD in 2005 (“Somebody’s got the ball …”)
Unversity of Oregon, Class of 2006. Currently spreading the Duck love in Ann Arbor, MI.
Gasp!
Where is The Pick??
Your lose Duckfan card for a 1 month suspension.
The Fake Statue of Liberty is probably #7 on my list, after #6 Harrington to Parker in the Fiesta.
Curse you, Offseason.
Keep in mind, I've only been a Duck fan since 2005.
I love the Pick, but it doesn’t have the same sentimentality for me as the plays on my list.
Our Acrobatics & Tumbling team can beat up your Acrobatics & Tumbling team.
Addicted to Quack, where Matt Daddy can't fall asleep unless a grown man in drag sings "Daisy Bell" to him.
I don't know...
Don’t you celebrate Independence Day and hold it in the highest esteem despite the fact that among us, only benzduck was alive in 1776? Why do you hate Kenny Wheaton, Tako??
Curse you, Offseason.
by daisyduck on Jun 28, 2011 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
Duck Memories
On Television:
1. The Pick
2. TJ Ward destroying Zac Robinson
3. Joey to Sammie at a Fiesta
4. The Fake Statue of Liberty
5. Onterrio Smith trucking through WSU for a TD in 2002 (A bit random, I know)
Honorable Mentions: Harper’s victory INT over USC. Mike Williams’s fumble in the 2000 Arizona State game. Thomas to Maehl for 2. All the crazy series of plays with Costa, Dickson, Maehl and Masoli to snatch the win in Arizona. LMJ’s Tennessee run. LMJ’s UCLA run that “should have been”. Thomas’ TD pass to Paulson @ Tennessee.
In Autzen:
1. 2001 USC Field Goal Attempt
2. 2007 Jonathan Stewart cutting back into ASU defenders for the TD.
3. Masoli 4th down trucking Mitchell in the Civil War
4. Thomas’ fake pitch against Stanford
5. Designed onside kick-to-kicker against Stanford
Honorable Mentions: James’ 76 yard TD against Stanford, Thomas to Huff TD vs Stanford, Cliff Harris’ 2nd Punt TD return vs New Mexico, Thomas to Paulson for the first TD vs Arizona. Masoli improvising vs USC.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-S-N-A-R-K-Y"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
Also, Thomas’ TD run against Arizona. That was his most fluid run of the year.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-S-N-A-R-K-Y"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
He had a great long run against UW, then the "shimmy-shake."
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jun 28, 2011 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Hate putting things in order..
- The Pick
- Akili Smith’s bullet pass to Bob Nero at the back of the end zone in the ‘98 MSU game, maybe the best TD pass I’ve ever seen
- Bill Drake’s broken-fingernail block of a UW last-second FG giving us the win in ’71
- Masoli 1, Lance Mitchell 0
- Dixon’s FSOL TD at Michigan
And probably several dozen more
Nobody does offseason like Oregon. --- Gekko Mojo
Onterrio's ridiculous performance vs. WSU
including said trucking, was in 2001, the week after we blew it against the Furd.
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
by David Piper on Jun 28, 2011 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
That was such a huge performance. Especially after the loss to Stanford, it could have been very easy to let that season slip away.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
yep
and Wazzu was really good that year. I remember being really nervous going into that game.
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
by David Piper on Jun 28, 2011 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
what's interesting about that game
Onterrio set a school record with 287 rushing yards, even though he wasn’t the starter (and the starter, Mo Morris, had over 100 yards rushing himself).
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
by David Piper on Jun 28, 2011 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
For some reason, I was recalling 2001 we played WSU at home. But you’re right. My mistake!
That was crazy showcase of his ability. Its a shame he left early.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-S-N-A-R-K-Y"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
right, that’s the moment of shame in regards to Onterrio
by echo31 on Jun 28, 2011 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I wasn’t referring to Onterrio’s moment of shame.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-S-N-A-R-K-Y"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
I, for one, consider the Whizzinator episode to be a moment of genius.
I mean, how many of us new such a product even existed before then? He did every one of us that likes to make dick jokes a HUGE service. He deserves a Real Men of Genius commerical, which I would be happy to parody if THESE FUCKING NESTEA COMMERCIALS DIDN’T MAKE SBN NSFW.
THAT'S RIGHT, Kenny Wheaton you did. You cut back into GREATNESS.
by HoodRiverDuck on Jun 28, 2011 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure O juked a WSU defender into Idaho on the last TD run
Unversity of Oregon, Class of 2006. Currently spreading the Duck love in Ann Arbor, MI.
Top 5
1. The Pick.
2. Tie Pat Johnson KO return TD vs UW and Pat Johnson TD catch vs Washington to win
3. JJ 80 run in 08 Civil War when he almost fumbles, catches it, then stiff arms the crap out of a dude on the 20.
4. Wilcox touchdown catch to beat UA in 1995.
5. Sack in the end zone for a safety against BYU when they claimed we wet down the field to beat them.
Honorable mention: Cliff Harris Pick 6 vs Tenn, Akili Smith TD run vs USC to win, Braylen Edwards dropping a pass on 4th done to seal the Michigan win (loudest I’ve ever heard Autzen), Smith truck vs WSU, watched that one in a bar in Tacoma, dad and I stood up and high-fived as a bunch of sad Cougs stared us down.
Masoli to Dixon
Now that’s a weird play … no one noticed that we had an NFL QB out on the field playing WR?
Whoops! Dickson!
I always laugh when others make that mistake, and there is my comeuppance.
Curse you, Offseason.
My top 5 plays
1. Masoli to Dickson. Seriously, I’ve never yelled so loud for a touchdown. Incredible feeling
2. The blocked kick against Oklahoma (Blair Phillips can ALWAYS have a beer on me for that one).
3. Dixon to Paysinger against Michigan. Simply because my mom turned to me and said “Was that Dixon? I thought you said he couldn’t throw.” Point taken.
4. Thomas to Maehl for 2. I literally knelt down in the stands and said a prayer before that one. I almost lost it afterwards.
5. Masoli to Maehl circa 2008 Civil War. That play lit Autzen on fire, and it never got quiet after that.
Honorable mention=The Pick (simply because I didn’t see it live), Walter Thurmond’s jump-starting kick return against Oklahoma State, The fake extra point conversion against fresno state, Masoli to Maehl in Arizona, the Joey throwback in 2000.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
I haz tangent
5 favorite NON Oregon plays wcwe
1. Brotzman Wide Left
1A. Brotzman Wide Right
2. Tyrone Prothro around-the-defender-flip catch
3. LSU’s hail mary after Kentucky had already Gatoraded the coach
4. The Luck-Truck
5. The triple-play of Boise murdering Oklahoma. We liked them back then so it counts.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
I remember that game like it was yesterday.
Great game, great result. WTD!!
If Duke ever built a Cameron Outdoor Stadium, it would be Autzen.
One of the greatest nights of my life...
That was a great game.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-S-N-A-R-K-Y"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
I was there
2nd best game I’ve seen in person. Only one better was ’07 vs. USC. Gives me goosebumps thinking of the game.
Also, so awesome to see Chip and WT3 watching the final seconds together.
Heeheehee.
HeeeheeheeHAAHAHAAAHAHAHAAAAAA!!! The ’09 CW always makes me think of the ’08 CW, which in turn makes me think of teary Bavers throwing their roses down on the field as their Rose Bowl dreams explode into futility and nothingness.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jun 28, 2011 10:34 AM PDT reply actions
The '08 CW always makes me think of that Bieber fan shouting
“Noooooooooooooooooooo” as JJ breaks away for a TD.
To Alcohol: The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems!
by flyduckfly on Jun 28, 2011 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That was a banshee make her scream regarding the omen of death.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-S-N-A-R-K-Y"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
It is sooo pained..
which makes it thoroughly enjoyable. At that moment, she knew they were done for.
To Alcohol: The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems!
Oh yeah!
Never before have a rushed the field at Autzen, but this one deserved it. Incredible experience. (Actually a little frightening, as you are totally helpless against that mass of people).
OT: There is a decent and short interview with a guy that provides video recruiting material that illustrates the recruiting environment in an unbiased way. Really makes a strong case for how the NCAA’s own rules created the “middleman” problem and points out clearly that Oregon’s use of Lyle’s services was legal.
To Alcohol: The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems!
I didn't go on the field until the mob was over
but instead stood in the stands and recorded the scene on my iPhone. I still have that video sitting on there and it’s really shaky because my brother was standing next to me jumping up and down and high fiving everyone within reach for 20 minutes screaming ’We’re Going To the Rose Boooowwwwwl!!!" It was the best night ever.
Curse you, Offseason.
I felt like the king of the world, because apparently the women in my section were very loose and/or very drunk and/or had very low standards. I had two different women give me a kiss while I was making my way out of Autzen, in addition to the one woman that gave me a kiss at halftime.
I was in a state of shock for about 2 hours after the game.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-S-N-A-R-K-Y"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
Well the lesson here obviously is
Don’t ever give up your seats in that section.
Curse you, Offseason.
What a night!
I got to see Chip and the coaches talk back at the Cas, and there was not a dry eye in the place!
Hoover: They confiscated everything, even the stuff we didn't steal!
The sack for 7 during the Beaver's final drive
There was a WR open (top end of the video) on that play. Don’t know the name, pretty sure it wasn’t James Rodgers. If Rowe doesn’t sack Canfield or gets there 2 seconds laters … OSU TD.
Source 7:32 on the above youtube video.
Unversity of Oregon, Class of 2006. Currently spreading the Duck love in Ann Arbor, MI.
That sack might have been the biggest play of that game.
Our Acrobatics & Tumbling team can beat up your Acrobatics & Tumbling team.
Addicted to Quack, where Matt Daddy can't fall asleep unless a grown man in drag sings "Daisy Bell" to him.
"stakes the highest ever"?? Sure, if you define "ever" as "since 1964".
You whippersnappers and your skewed historic perspective. /rabblerabble
Nobody does offseason like Oregon. --- Gekko Mojo
New List
Top 5 favorite BBC moments:
1. Onside kick against Stanford 2010.
2. Fake Statue of Liberty vs. Michigan.
3. Goes for it on 4th down in 2009 Civil War; Masoli trucks Mitchell.
4. Fake punt in 2010 Civil War (made even better because the Beavs had just blown one).
5. Fake punt in the NC Game.
6. First 2pt conversion in the NC game.
Sorry, I needed six. Didn’t want to have to choose between my beloved children.
Curse you, Offseason.
I can't make up my mind, so I'm not going to keep trying.
So many to choose from:
The Pick
The Block
The Cutback
The Truck
SoL I and II
DD to Pays to blow it open in the Big House
Masoli to Dixon @ Arizona
Mo Morris run against Colorado
Joey Ballgame TD reception
Fake punt CW ‘10
Casey’s forced fumble in the Natty
Maehl: The Catch @ USC
Etc.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jun 28, 2011 11:19 AM PDT reply actions
Blocked punt for TD against fuskies @ fusky field 2009
Cliff’s 1st-ever int. as a Duck, same game
Masoli’s truck in Holiday Bowl
Reggie Cogburn’s pass completed to………..Reggie Cogburn
"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
Thax da guy! Do fust guy. Thanx benz!
"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
And what a great write-up on The Man, the man that showed us that we had a chance. Rec for benz.
"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
Heavens, you may not be as old as we thought!
I would have gone with this guy:
THAT'S RIGHT, Kenny Wheaton you did. You cut back into GREATNESS.
by HoodRiverDuck on Jun 28, 2011 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
/bachman'd
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jun 28, 2011 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
And you thought you’d seen every existing or conceivable photo from that game.
(And I also got to meet axemen23!!)
Life is a sport: Watch other people play it.
That’s near me!
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-S-N-A-R-K-Y"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
Well I already knew you sat near me
But my section doesn’t have that “Friendly” girls requirement that your section has, which is probably for the best, because I’d really rather clock the drunk asshole that sits behind me.
Curse you, Offseason.
Hey! Cut me some slack, dd,
YOU drank ALL of the margueritas!
"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
I don't care how many margaritas were involved
I’m going to clock you if you don’t quit screaming obscenities in my ear, spitting in my hair and spilling illicit drinks on me.
Curse you, Offseason.
Those were not obscenities; they were pre-nuptual 'suggestions.'
And it wasn’t spit.
"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
Oh, daisy, you know how to make a guy feel powerful.........swooooon.
"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
I actually thought you were on the other side of the stadium.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-S-N-A-R-K-Y"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
part of her was?
"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
I'm in 14
I was thinking you once said you were in 19 or something close to that.
Curse you, Offseason.
26 is where my seat is.....I only sit there when I'm confused.
"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
I’d love to, but it’s a l-o-o-ong trip. May have to wait till you’re out of college; pulling down six figures as the world-famous sports columnist for the NY Times, Chicago Tribune or Lane County Pennysaver——and can fly me in as a business expense.
Don’t forget the three-martini lunch.
Life is a sport: Watch other people play it.
I can't believe it. Someone other than axemen stroking axemen's ego.
Everybody was kung foo fighting, now it's all ho hum.
by Bill Musgrave on Jun 30, 2011 5:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't blame Al.
Axemen’s ego is a known frotterer.
THAT'S RIGHT, Kenny Wheaton you did. You cut back into GREATNESS.
by HoodRiverDuck on Jun 30, 2011 7:20 AM PDT up reply actions
what....I am apalled
no one has mentioned “our favorite Duck” Wesley Mallard blowing up Michael Jollivette of AZ in 1998(ish)
We've been waiting for you to do your part. Thanx and, flagged for almost tardy.
"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
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