Quack Fix: Previewing the QBs and the Offensive Line
by jtlight on Aug 1, 2011 7:04 AM PDT
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It's August! The end is in sight. One more week, and fall camp is here. Here's your Monday quack:
- Let's get the bad news out of the way. Joey Harrington was hit while riding a bike yesterday and was taken to the hospital. Thankfully, the injuries were not life-threatening. Get better Joey!
- With fall camp next week, the season previews will be coming fast and furious. Rob Moseley kicks things off with a look at the QB situation. Unlike last year, there should be no intrigue at this position, with Darron Thomas set to be the starter and Bryan Bennett set to be the backup. I guess we'll just have to wait and see who will be the third-string QB.
- Aaron Fentress of Oregonlive has a preview of the offensive line. He notes that the Ducks have some good experience returning, but the Ducks had trouble against more physical teams last year, which is causing some Duck fans to worry about the unit this season.
- One big key to the success of the line will be the play of the center, the only position with almost no experience. Fentress takes a look at the assumed first-string center, Karrington Armstrong. He will need to have an impact early for the Ducks to live up to expectations.
- We're almost done with the offseason, and what would it be without some expansion rumors? Cal Golden Blogs has the latest. And... wait a second, is this a joke? Adding Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, and Texas Tech? This sounds like wishful thinking on the part of those schools. They picked Texas, and they are paying for it.
Leave anything else in the comments. GO DUCKS!
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Good start to the day
Woke up this morning, and “Mighty Oregon” was playing in my head. Always a good sign. Bring on fall camp!!
"You better show up. You don’t have to be the best team in the country. You just have to be the best team in the stadium on that day."- Chip Kelly
I was talking with someone about what our favorite game was last year & was wondering what your guys was. I went with the Stanford game. Main reason probably was because that was the only game I got to go to last year & I loved how we were able to come back after getting down early, even if I didn’t go it would probably be my favorite game.
Twitter- @kjbrophy
The Stanford game was a unique experience for me:
I was in Australia during the week of that game. Got up Sunday morning to watch the Saturday night game. Had time to watch the entire first half, at which point we set off to actually do things that you do in Australia while on vacation.
I spent the entire day worried sick thinking things like “There’s no way we were able to contain Luck in the 2nd half”….What a relief when I finally made it back to a computer later that night!
That said, my favorite game from last Fall was probably USC. The “This is our bowl game” hype from USC, combined with them having a bye week before the game made it terribly nerve-wracking. The final outcome was that much more enjoyable because of it.
I don't mean to impose...
USC would probably be my 2nd game for the reasons you mentioned & it will be hard for me to ever forget the TD catch Jeff Maehl made in the game
Twitter- @kjbrophy
"The Juggler" was my favorite catch of the year!
Named AtQ resident ‘Master of the Possible Guru,’ by Famous Duck 7/19/11
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Aug 1, 2011 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
The revisitation of the Pac-16 idea
With Texas not included is actually very interesting to me. If/When Texas goes independent, with their big tv network deal, they still are going to have to schedule opponents. If schools like OU, the other OSU, and TT join a pac-16 those are the schools that would be playing Texas either way and the revenue that was generated by the network would directly impact the new Pac-16.
To me having Texas is not a make or break deal. Sure they were the biggest fish, and you have to go after them, but if you catch a net full of smaller fish in the process, you’re still going to eat well.
I say bring on the Oklahoma schools ect. Let Texas be divas and don’t go hungry because you refuse to take any fish but the biggest one.
Quack Quack Bitches!
There’s no guarantee that the Pac-16 would be able to get much revenue simply by playing Texas, as many of those games would likely be owned by the Longhorn Network, especially if Texas demands more games played at home, and why wouldn’t they.
Without Texas (or A&M), the deal just isn’t in the same level. You get Oklahoma and west Texas. So what? The Pac-12 would gain very little by adding a bunch of middling teams, just for the sake of expansion.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I don't think that OU could be considered a middling team
they would have at least the 2nd best pedigree in the conference after USC. However, i don’t want a Pac16 under any circumstances, even with Texas – LHN issues. I mean, if we added OU and UT we would have 3 (OU, UT, USC) traditional top teams to contend with just to win the PAC10/12/16 and make a Rose Bowl. Oregon is not going to be the clear favorite every year, adding so many teams that are perennial favorites (and OU is probably be preseason #1) just makes it more unlikely to win the PAC, I have no desire to go to a 16 team format regardless of the additions
OU isn’t a middling team. They’re a college football elite. But in terms of money, they wouldn’t come close to bringing in enough to offset the addition of Okie State and Texas Tech (and whatever 4th team there is) to make it worth it in this scenario.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Bring me the Pac-14!
With no Texas? San Diego State and Nebraska. I can’t think of anything else acceptable.
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
But we need natural rival pairs!
SDSU needs a partner. What are the UCSC Banana Slugs up to these days?
Hmm..
Correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t that CGB article mention the fact that OU, OSU & TT were all in the Top 40 “Most profitable programs in the country”?
by SaintDuck3 on Aug 1, 2011 6:12 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
So they don't count and we do why?
Now with mustache guarantee!
by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 1, 2011 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed with HRD. They’ve explicitly said they want to follow the “Oregon model”, which as far as I can tell is to
1) Use influx of money to get shiny new facilities, uniforms, and other enticements
2) Use said new toys to lure better recruits
3) Use said recruits to win
and winning does snowball a fan base, which in turn generates revenue. I think it’s actually a pretty solid plan, and is about the most obvious path for a middle-to-upper echelon college team to start trying to make the next step.
"[Autzen Stadium's] steep concrete banks and closed ends turn a small but rabid crowd from WAC-sized cheering section into a horde of bees with megaphones capable of reaching 127 decibels of hatenoise." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Aug 1, 2011 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
One argument though is that Eugene also brings the Salem and Portland markets.
But looking into it, you could make a case that you could get both Oklahoma CIty (1.2 million) and Tulsa (937k) markets, though I’d imagine Oklahoma captures most of Oklahoma City.
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
That is a pretty good point.
"[Autzen Stadium's] steep concrete banks and closed ends turn a small but rabid crowd from WAC-sized cheering section into a horde of bees with megaphones capable of reaching 127 decibels of hatenoise." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Aug 1, 2011 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
hm
why would we add 4 teams and not 2 more? So it would be pac 14 instead? 16 seems like a big mess to me. I might be missing something though.. as usual ;P
The big issue I see
Is that if you go to 16, you’re going to want to split East/West. And if you do that, the West is going to get LA/SoCal. It just makes too much sense to do Pac-8 v. AZ, MTN and New Guys. Balancing teams might be an issue, but even bigger is that the new guys, MTN and AZ would lose the recruiting anchor in LA without a good replacement. In the original Pac-16 plan, this was ok because the West (Pac-8) anchored in LA/SoCal while the East got Texas. Nice and fair. It’s not going to work for the East division – especially the current Pac-12 members who would be losing their LA privileges – without some kind of equal exchange. And being third banana in Texas isn’t going to cut it.
I know this was a big issue at the Pac-12 stage and the Northwest signed on to limited LA access, but due to expanded schedules, and no in-division California schools at all, it would be a much worse deal for the East.
Is this a good photo to use for a caption contest?
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 1, 2011 9:47 AM PDT reply actions
“I’m not gonna lie, Larry. They’re heavy. Hard to walk around with, too. If I hung them from the ceiling, they’d come down to about here. Wait, why am I telling you all this? You totally know my pain.”
"[Autzen Stadium's] steep concrete banks and closed ends turn a small but rabid crowd from WAC-sized cheering section into a horde of bees with megaphones capable of reaching 127 decibels of hatenoise." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Aug 1, 2011 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions 29 recs
Win
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.
That's a rec!
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Aug 1, 2011 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Caption Contest over. You win.
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
Now that it's over
I have to say, that photo looks straight out of To Catch A Predator. “Where do you think you’re going? Sit down and drink some ice tea, we need to talk about these chat logs.”
Larry Scott needs to protect Rick Neuheisel...
Chip Kelly clearly took advantage of that poor little guy last year.
Self anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Anyone know the AtQ rec record for a comment?
This has to be up there, and deservedly so.
Now with mustache guarantee!
by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 1, 2011 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, by the way
The mothership has jumped on the uniform bandwagon as well.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
except for the fact that's not what supwichugirl tweeted
they tweeted only one image which was the second one that has the correct numbers. the second one is real, its in niketown vegas, this one is not
You're really desperate to be right, aren't you?
And JC is right, the image with the green uni w/ the black numbers is the one SWUG tweeted, not the gray one that you’re backing.
And the rule that we can’t have different numbers is the rule of brand marketing. They created a number font for us, and named it after a former Oregon coach. We’re the only ones that use it. There is absolutely no reason to use anything different.
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'm not sure of it, but I'm pretty sure someone just photoshopped The Wings, and O onto another Nike Uni pic.
"Fuck you UW. How many days since you last beat us?" -skywaker9
by QuackQuackAttack on Aug 1, 2011 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
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"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 1, 2011 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
That's clearly fake
That’s the same picture Oregon released to display our Natty unis, but with a (poorly) darkened shirt.
Named AtQ resident ‘Master of the Possible Guru,’ by Famous Duck 7/19/11
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Aug 1, 2011 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Joey hurt pretty badly
Joey Harrington’s dad tells @DanKOINsports the former Duck QB suffered broken collar bone, broken ribs & cuts on body
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Ouch, my poor, poor Joey! I’m going to get my kds busy saying Hail Mary’s for him right away.
I feel a little bad for the guy that hit him – I live in terror of accidently hitting a cyclist. I once came a little close to it and I’ve never recovered. Of course that makes me extra-psycho-careful around cyclists – NOT LIKE THIS BOZO THAT HIT POOR ST. JOEY!
ATQ's #1 Bill Musgrave fan
Curse you, Offseason.
Hey Daisy,
I was thinking of you three times this morning. First when I saw the Joey Harrington story, next when I was gonna say I got my new Ducks sweatshirt, and last when I saw that Manolo Blahni ad when I logged on this morning!
I actually thought of Daisy when I read the Joey story too
I credit my urine for the victory.
http://taborsbigleaguechew.blogspot.com
I thought of daisy when I put on my Manolos this morning.
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.
And I'll bet you look just fabulous in them too.
MCD Mom & mackjones, thank you for thinking of me! No one around work – or home for that matter – could seem to work up the appropriate level of panic at this news (Mr. Daisy’s comment: “Is he dead? No? Well he’ll be okay then.”)
ATQ's #1 Bill Musgrave fan
Curse you, Offseason.
I thought of daisy when I climbed out of the coffin this morning.
Don't tread on meat.
by Bill Musgrave on Aug 1, 2011 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
A Pac-XX without Texas could be awesome, I suppose.
But OTOH we would miss out on the fabulous diva hissy-fits USC and Texas would throw when the other of the two was getting more attention. “Yes, USC, you’re the prettiest princess in all the land.”
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 10:46 AM PDT reply actions
Okay, this is random, but weird.
Does anyone know why I couldn’t access facebook, twitter, and any SBNation site for site for about 15 minutes on both my computer and phone, but all other sites loaded perfectly?
Bizarre.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 1, 2011 10:52 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Well, no, I can say with certainty that I didn't mistype 3 different website names.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 1, 2011 11:02 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Prepare Ears Before Understanding Andrei Kirilenko?
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.
Place Ent Bark Under A Knife
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
Professional estrogen balm: useless as kaka
Don't tread on meat.
by Bill Musgrave on Aug 1, 2011 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Our beloved play on ESPN.com's Yards to Glory
Huard’s gonna go back to throw the ball.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Aug 1, 2011 11:17 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Sets up, looks throws towards the corner of the endzone
I credit my urine for the victory.
http://taborsbigleaguechew.blogspot.com
by mackjones23 on Aug 1, 2011 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
INTERCEPTED, THE DUCKS HAVE THE BALL!
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Kenny Wheaton's GONNA SCORE!
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
20! THE 10! TOUCHDOWN! KENNY WHEATON!
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
ON THE INTERCEPTION! THE MOST IMPROBABLE FINISH TO A FOOTBALL GAME!
Now that that’s done, it’s too bad Yards to Glory didn’t use the Jerry Allen call.
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.
by Takimoto on Aug 1, 2011 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wow, we're sligtly out of practice.
Need to shake off the rust.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
it is INTERCEPTED! INTERCEPTED, THE DUCKS HAVE THE BALL!
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.
The offensive line article was fairly good...
I am expecting Golpashin to be usurped but to provide some good depth. Cody and Clanton give me hope at the other guard spot. Likewise, I will probably be pulling for Grasu at the center spot. Grasu has stood up the best to Heimuli’s bull rush, he is supremely athletic and will probably be closest to 285 where Holmes played.
I line with Weems, York, Grasu, Clanton/Cody, and Asper will probably be bigger than last years with more athleticism. Hopefully Greatwood can be an oline whisperer to get these guys cohesive for the LSU game.
One thing that bothers me about the BSU comparisons is that it really isn’t much of comparison. Maehl moved out wide, Dickson returned at TE and Masoli played 8 or so games the season before but other than that the offense was entirely retooled.
"I love Oregon's obsolete recruiting report on an unhealthy level. Just more proof how balla Chip Kelly really is." Dr. Saturday
And we have a lot more talent now
Where we have inexperience, our talent dwarfs what we had in the past.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
We have a QB who can throw the ball this year. I think that helps too.
by JonathanPDX on Aug 1, 2011 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The scuttlebutt...
is that Clanton was ready to contribute last year (supposedly in a big way) but asked to be redshirted.
Weems, Clanton, Cody, Armstrong, Golpashin have all played at heavier weights. It will be interesting to see what weight they report to camp.
"I love Oregon's obsolete recruiting report on an unhealthy level. Just more proof how balla Chip Kelly really is." Dr. Saturday
It will be interesting...
to see how our D-line which lost two starters and a very good DT in Nevis plays against the Duck O-line. Our true freshman Anthony Johnson has a good chance to start which makes me nervous even though he should make an impact early this season and Brockers the other DT starter most likely did play a lot last year at least. Really nervous about losing our MLB Sheppard (leader and play caller) from last year also, but at least our LB’s and secondary should be very fast which they will need to be against the Duck offense. Very tough but awesome way to start the season.
"Fast Eddie: No bar?
Cashier: No bar, no pinball machines, no bowling alleys, just pool... nothing else. This is Ames, mister."
From the movie--The Hustler
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Our O-line returns 2-and-a-half starters.
One of ‘em started about half of last season while filling in for injured players. So it’s a mixed O-line vs. a mixed D-line in terms of experience. OUR D-line returns 1 starter, so that could be interesting.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Our O-line should be a strength...
we lost a decent tackle but return most of our lineman including what was supposed to be our best G last year Blackwell who was injured on the first play of the effin season.
Miles got back to his Big Ten roots last year and we were a lot better with the power run and Ware really came on strong, but with a new oc—happy about this and I hope the passing game gets better but we will have to wait and see.
"Fast Eddie: No bar?
Cashier: No bar, no pinball machines, no bowling alleys, just pool... nothing else. This is Ames, mister."
From the movie--The Hustler
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
by mjtig on Aug 1, 2011 4:13 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah...
you have impressive depth as well. I am pretty bullish on our dline. I think the questions are #7, 8 and 9 on the depth chart and with stellar recruiting, I see us filling those fine. Hanna, Hart, Turner, Heimuli, Wade Keliikipi, and Jordan are all proven and played meaningful snaps – a lot of them. Remington, Ebert and Washington look like solid contributors but they redshirted or enrolled early, the former two being JUCO guys.
This is the first time in some time that I have been bullish on the dline.
"I love Oregon's obsolete recruiting report on an unhealthy level. Just more proof how balla Chip Kelly really is." Dr. Saturday
The interior oline of oregon vs. the DTs...
will be interesting. As much as LSU doesn’t want to believe this: Oregon can run between the tackles. The IZR, or inside zone read, was a bread and butter play for us. Without a Fairley like presence, this may work well. Especially since Minter/Hatcher aren’t very big at MLB and the two deep in your DT rotatation isn’t big or eperienced.
"I love Oregon's obsolete recruiting report on an unhealthy level. Just more proof how balla Chip Kelly really is." Dr. Saturday
It'll all come down to Play Action
If LSU starts to bite on the zone read gets out of position I think our screen game and intermediate passing game will make up for a lot of other issues. And we have so much speed in the backfield, even if every play is not perfect you only need to get it right once for somebody to take it the distance.
Discipline is key for sure.
Biting hard on P/A and over-pursuing in general can be death to a defense.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Watching LSU vs. WVU last year...
we have to give the IZR an honest attempt. The are replacing two DT and a MLB. The are awefully fast defense side to side.
"I love Oregon's obsolete recruiting report on an unhealthy level. Just more proof how balla Chip Kelly really is." Dr. Saturday
Ever hear of Anthony "Freak" Johnson?
He was the highest ranked DT in 2011 recruiting class and the second highest ranked recruit behind Jadeveon Clowney.
Named AtQ resident ‘Master of the Possible Guru,’ by Famous Duck 7/19/11
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Aug 1, 2011 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah...
LSU fans love him. Of course, his first collegiate start would be against the Ducks. It goes both ways. DT is a tough position to have an immediate impact. The scouting report is that he is weak on disengaging skills and technique. He was at LSU for spring, so we’ll have to watch for him in fall camp. Physically he is ready to contribute but even Fairly was MIA his first season as a JUCO.
"I love Oregon's obsolete recruiting report on an unhealthy level. Just more proof how balla Chip Kelly really is." Dr. Saturday
I was responding to your statement
“…your DT rotatation isn’t big or eperienced.”
Named AtQ resident ‘Master of the Possible Guru,’ by Famous Duck 7/19/11
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Aug 1, 2011 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
DuckUntilDeath...
you seem to be a contrarian to any post I make. Their rotation isn’t particularly big nor experienced. Brokers is their biggest and most experienced at 6’6" 300. He was not the starter last year as those starts went to two seniors. Although he was a mainstay in the rotation. Likewise, “freak” is the second biggest at 294 and he is a true frosh. After that the two DTs are under 280: Logan and Downs. Most “honest” fans believe the rotation will be Brokers, Downs, then Freak with Logan getting some snaps. Ferguson could be the wildcard here at about 286. In any case, nobody outside of Brockers got regular snaps.
Furthermore, Brockers not the penetrating force that Fairley was. He is a guy that takes up blocks and lets the lbers get tackles. Freak will be disruptive at some point in his career and probably sooner rather than later. However, it most likely won’t be against Oregon.
"I love Oregon's obsolete recruiting report on an unhealthy level. Just more proof how balla Chip Kelly really is." Dr. Saturday
Freak and Brockers are plenty big enough...
but yeah, I agree, the others are smallish (weird to say 280 is smallish but it’s all relative right, but I heard a lot about this last year (that we were too small and would not be able to stop the run, especially from some Fl. st. bloggers)—Nevis was about 290 and Pep Livingston was 280 as starters and then the back ups were the same guys—Brockers, Downs and the D held up well for the most part last year save for a couple of games—Arkansas (we lost our best d-end and safety by then), Auburn—Cam went nuts and one of their backs broke one late in the 4th and Chavis likes speed so I’m not worried about size, but I am worried about the experience a lot though and the penetrating force aspect as you say like Nevis was—Freak can do some of this now but he will need time as you say. I hope our best d-end Sam Montgomery is back from the knee injury.
As far as if Freak will start and how much he will play, some people around here who I agree with , example:
Don’t think Freak even needs the Fall…. He’s the starter along with Brockers.
Eye right blahgs.
And The Valley Shook
by Paul Crewe on Jul 25, 2011 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
have speculated that he may have a shot to start which is what we fans do around this time of year—this site has him listed as a backup as of April, when I see the revised depth chart leading up to the Oregon game, it will reveal all ;) but Miles will start the best guy by that time.
"Fast Eddie: No bar?
Cashier: No bar, no pinball machines, no bowling alleys, just pool... nothing else. This is Ames, mister."
From the movie--The Hustler
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
we played two starting DTs...
last that were 275 sopping wet. Auburn fans looked at that and though they were running for 900 yards. No need to defend the weights on your roster. Duck fans are all too familiar. Size does not equal talent.
I am more concerned with their talent.
"I love Oregon's obsolete recruiting report on an unhealthy level. Just more proof how balla Chip Kelly really is." Dr. Saturday
Mary, Mary, why ya buggin'?
Perhaps you meant LSU doesn’t have a lot of DTs that are both big and experienced? Asserting a 294 lb lineman is not “big” is preposterous. Perhaps not by NFL standards, but he’s only 18 years old and very quick (low 5’s?) for someone his size. I’m 35, 6’5" and 280lbs-my 40 time is 3 to 5 business days. I agree he won’t have the best game of his career on September 3rd or be as disruptive as Dirty Nick in the Natty.
Named AtQ resident ‘Master of the Possible Guru,’ by Famous Duck 7/19/11
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Aug 2, 2011 12:42 AM PDT up reply actions
“Dirty Nick” Ugh, F**k him—I hope he tries that bs in the league. At the least, he will be fined left and right and those NFL guys may retaliate with some cheap shots in return.
"Fast Eddie: No bar?
Cashier: No bar, no pinball machines, no bowling alleys, just pool... nothing else. This is Ames, mister."
From the movie--The Hustler
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
by mjtig on Aug 2, 2011 3:05 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I said the ROTATION...
isn’t big nor experienced. You can’t single out one player. They go 300, 294, 280, and 278 (Brokers, Johnson, Logan, and Downs) for an average of 288 pounds. Likewise, the have 0 starts between the four of them, Logan and Brockers are Sophmores, and Downs a junior. Brockers is the only of the 4 that was really a part of a rotation. I think this qualifies as not experienced.
We are in the same boat as far as number of starts in the DT rotation. However, Keliikipi/Hart/Heimuli all saw more snaps than Brockers. I am just putting it in perspective. Our rotation with Heimuli 321, Keliikipi 289, Hart 275 and Ebert 285 is 292. We will actually be slightly bigger and more experienced than LSU.
"I love Oregon's obsolete recruiting report on an unhealthy level. Just more proof how balla Chip Kelly really is." Dr. Saturday
I understand what you are saying, but I think that gets individuals and teams into trouble. We can't just say, we're bigger and more experienced, therefore, we will win.
Discounting an opponent leads to trouble. Regardless of conference, record, experience, size, etc., if you tell yourself “I don’t need to prepare because the other guy sucks,” you will get beaten more often than you’d like. I think this is especially prudent in OOC games: Texas didn’t take their game with UCLA last year seriously.
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And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Aug 2, 2011 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah,
bigger and more experience doesn’t mean more talented. I am sure their DTs are talented. However, this isn’t Auburn’s interior defense either. I think we get some good runs.
"I love Oregon's obsolete recruiting report on an unhealthy level. Just more proof how balla Chip Kelly really is." Dr. Saturday
Still: Freshman.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
true frosh at defensive tackle...
Heimuli took a full season to contribute and he was a physically ready.
"I love Oregon's obsolete recruiting report on an unhealthy level. Just more proof how balla Chip Kelly really is." Dr. Saturday
Sounds like both sides might be counting on freshmen to produce right off the bat.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you thinking Grasu or Stevens wins the spot?
"I love Oregon's obsolete recruiting report on an unhealthy level. Just more proof how balla Chip Kelly really is." Dr. Saturday
Actually speaking of our depth issues at WR.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 2, 2011 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Are you thinking Grasu or Stevens wins the spot?
"I love Oregon's obsolete recruiting report on an unhealthy level. Just more proof how balla Chip Kelly really is." Dr. Saturday
Are you thinking Stevens or Grasu wins the spot?
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by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 1, 2011 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you thinking Grevens or Stasu wins the spot?
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
Are your stinking gremlin whore statues finished or not?
Don't tread on meat.
by Bill Musgrave on Aug 1, 2011 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
By finished, do you mean “used”?
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
Don't be disgusting.
Don't tread on meat.
by Bill Musgrave on Aug 1, 2011 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, have to wait and see with that also...
at least he is vying for a starting spot and physically ready; at the least, he will get good experience and with the NW St game also, if not right away with the impact which he is capable of, he should have a lot of snaps by the time we get to conference.
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Cashier: No bar, no pinball machines, no bowling alleys, just pool... nothing else. This is Ames, mister."
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GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
by mjtig on Aug 1, 2011 4:37 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
DT's seem to take a year (at least) to get ready.
As big or strong as they may be coming out of HS, that position demands physical and mental maturity.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup
And if any of the receivers are as good and fast as they say, then they will be able to stretch the field in a completely different way than we could in the past. Jeff M. was an amazing route runner and amazing hands. If he was just a little faster and bigger he would have been a 1st or second round WR pick.
I think the speed of these receivers will have the defense second guessing their coverage a lot.
DT having experience is going to help quite a bit.
This will be his fourth year in the program, and (I’m assuming) second as the starter. I think any opponent who sells out to stop the run will be in for a rough go of it, as DT should be even more poised, accurate, and comfortable than he he was last year.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 11:59 AM PDT reply actions
Thankfully his release has supposedly become a little quicker too,
that will only help to make him even more solid through the air.
Now if that little wrist flick that tells the defense exactly when the snap will be could only be banished to hell…(or maybe Chip wants the defense to know when the snap is coming to make them more susceptible to the zone read. oh my goodness, that is some double agent status shenanigans right there)
Self anointed President of the Kenjon Barner fan club.
Yeah, who knows?
It’s a “tell” but who knows if it adversely affects anything?
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Pretty sure if it wasn't on purpose
or if there was a better way to do it, Chip would have him change it. My guess is it’s the way the staff has chosen to signal the snap. With all the little details Chip obsesses over, it would shock me if this was something he overlooked on accident.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Aug 1, 2011 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
One would think.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe Chip thinks the offensive tempo and pace is more important than fooling the defense with different snap counts and signals. He may think that our offense, run properly and at his tempo, can beat a defense even if they know exactly when the snap is coming. So having perfect (and predictable) timing is worth more to our offense than whatever it gives to their defense.
As DF said, if they weren't comfortable with it they would change it.
Going at that tempo means a tradeoff here and there.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Gets the D focused on DT’s hands and not the man in front. Can also be used to without the flick to gain a quarter step in a tough situation, the opposite of most teams trying to draw teams offsides.
Speed Endurance Talent is how Track Town USA plays football. Win The Day
Maybe, but defensive players are trained to watch the ball.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Oregon Tied with Sooners and Broncos for #1
For home field edges by Phil Steel.
Tradition never changes. Champions do.
Check out a new UO fansite I'm writing for
Just launched: http://ducksempire.com/ created by the folks behind http://pinwheelempire.com/
I’ll be writing previews, and there is plenty of content up there already. Check it out.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
You know...
forcing people to sign in to read content isn’t really a smart move. Yeah, I know its free but it’s a pain in the butt. As soon as I saw that, I turned away.. even if I have the means to log in.
It might be something you can earn the right to do down the road but honestly, if you want a large pool of readers I would remove this feature for now.
My 2 cents. Good Luck though!
The reason for forcing people to register
Is you get mad benefits by joining, we already have some great prizes lined up for our pick ’em contest and our fantasy FB league.
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Nuff said.
McNamaraUO Andy McNamara
Preseason camp starts 1 week from today, Game Day vs. LSU at Cowboys Stadium starts in 798 hours #goducks
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Little brother FTL (from Buker's Twitter)
OSU just posted the start time for the season opener against Sacramento State on 9/3 is 1 p.m. No TV (shocker)
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
/womp-
/-womp
Now with mustache guarantee!
by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 1, 2011 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I will say this
Thank God this is the last year of this no TV for some games crap.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
What, you don't remember the WSU Charlie-Foxtrot from last year with fondness?
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
That was nuts
After this year the last vestiges of the horror Hansen wrought on this league will be gone.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
How cute.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I feel just fine mocking this because t’s not like we have been guaranteed to get our FCS games on TV either. And after this season, things like this will never happen again to any school.
How great is it that Washington State v. Idaho State will definitely be televised?
by omb on Aug 1, 2011 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Missouri State will be on OSN (which means CSN)
That’s the only game that might not be otherwise televised. MAYBE Washington State on OSN as well but we’re high-profile enough that’s it.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I should have clarified,
I meant that in recent years, we’ve had it happen to us too. Though I can’t specifically remember one in the last two or three (other than a conference game or two due to rights conflicts. Thanks Hansen). It’s definitely good to be the king.
by omb on Aug 1, 2011 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
ESPN just picked up the Zona game btw
Its now listed as ESPN/ESPN2 on the schedule.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I was just looking at our schedule on goducks.com
and I’m wondering why the Pac12 Championship game doesn’t show as a home game?
BUAH HAHAHA HAHA!
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Curse you, Offseason.
On the bright side for OSU fans
I’m sure there are PLENTY of tickets to the game available.
ATQ's #1 Bill Musgrave fan
Curse you, Offseason.
Always finding the good daisy, bless your heart!
Hoover: They confiscated everything, even the stuff we didn't steal!
I know, right?
I just like to help out those sad little beavs. It must be the big sister in me.
ATQ's #1 Bill Musgrave fan
Curse you, Offseason.
And it's on:
@LSU_FOOTBALL_ @DuckFootball These guys look so small and overated its comical
My parents believed in me.
Now now.
SOMETHING about that post is comical.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Hrrm?
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not like that's LSU football's twitter. It's just a facebook group's twitter.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 1, 2011 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
When I have eaten at Track Town's lunch buffet, I have overated too. It's not that funny, my stomach really hurt afterwards.
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.
btw, it is Aug 1st today
which means we are now entering the month when the Yahoo Sports “10” article will hit. Anyone want to start a betting pool or poll on various facts about it, like:
Which Conference (SEC the obvious smart money choice)
Which School (Auburn likely, but you never know, it could be us!)
Type of violation (Recruiting, extra benefits, match-fixing, straight-up cheating on the field, PEDs)
It’s an article about Pearl Jam and Mookie Blaylock
I credit my urine for the victory.
http://taborsbigleaguechew.blogspot.com
by mackjones23 on Aug 1, 2011 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
OOD It’s the article that many sites has been saying is coming down the pipe that will be the biggest thing to hit the CFB world ina long while. Hence it’s a “10” out of possible 10 in terms of shit hitting the fan for this program.
Hoover: They confiscated everything, even the stuff we didn't steal!
For reference, some of the hooplay surrounding it stated Oregon was a 6; tOSU was an 8.
I don’t necessarily buy it.
Named AtQ resident ‘Master of the Possible Guru,’ by Famous Duck 7/19/11
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Aug 1, 2011 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
For anything other than marketing (READ: yellow journalism)
Named AtQ resident ‘Master of the Possible Guru,’ by Famous Duck 7/19/11
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Aug 1, 2011 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
It's about a Julie Andrews movie.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
by benzduck on Aug 1, 2011 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
How about a money pool on what day it comes out?
Everyone buys a day. I’m in.
"Fuck you UW. How many days since you last beat us?" -skywaker9
by QuackQuackAttack on Aug 1, 2011 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Nimitz High School in Houston has a tradition of producing exciting players.
Josh Huff, and the newest Atlanta Brave…Michael Bourn.
I thought it was cool that they attended the same high school.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 1, 2011 2:18 PM PDT reply actions
It’s Pac-12 Week for Dr. Saturday, and his preview of Arizona is up.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 1, 2011 2:33 PM PDT reply actions
I’m kinda confused about how UCLA at Arizona and Arizona at UW are both toss-ups. No lean in either one? I’m actually comfortable with the UW game being a toss-up, but I’ve gotta think there’s a lean to Arizona winning the UCLA game.
"[Autzen Stadium's] steep concrete banks and closed ends turn a small but rabid crowd from WAC-sized cheering section into a horde of bees with megaphones capable of reaching 127 decibels of hatenoise." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Aug 1, 2011 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
If Arizona has question marks, UCLA is a blank page.
Not giving the ’cats the lean at home is very odd.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Check out who wrote this one, lapses in logic should be no surprise.
(hint: it wasn’t Matt Hinton)
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Sheesh.
So every game that isn’t A) against a FCS opponent or B) considered a “likely loss” is a tossup. Wow. Apparently he expects as much from UCLA as he does Utah. Does that mean he’ll call UCLA/Utah a toss-up?
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
“He” is Graham Watson, and she use to write for the Mid-Major blog on ESPN. A Boise State sunshine pumper.
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
Not sure if I've seen her writing before.
And now “Graham” is an androgynous name?
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Micki Free is not a girl!
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 1, 2011 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
What about Pat and Chris?
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
No, but I don’t think her parents believed the doctor.
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
Hee.
My nephew was a girl right up until he plopped onto the table and had a stem on the apple.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t have the link right now, but reports are that Dennis Dixon will be signing his offer and staying with the Steelers for another season. He’ll be a free agent next season and can go wherever he wants. I hope he does get the opportunity to play somewhere, but there are worse things than getting paid $1.2M for one year of clipboard duty.
Love DD, but he may need a few steps before that.
Hoover: They confiscated everything, even the stuff we didn't steal!
Hypothetical (sorry, Chip) scenario for you guys
If it were possible to have Dixon back for his last year of eligibility, would you take him over Darron? Especially considering that Darron might lose a year of game experience, and Bennett would more than likely see little-to-no time in a real game for a second straight season. Is it worth it and would Dixon even be a significant enough step up from Darron?
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Aug 1, 2011 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes.
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
I agree
hopefully the answer won’t be so easy in a year or two though.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Aug 1, 2011 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
In a heartbeat, Dixon had it dialed.
Faster, better decisions, better passer.
Don't tread on meat.
by Bill Musgrave on Aug 1, 2011 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Interesting thought
I really don’t think I would for a few reasons (assuming Dixon would just walk on the team today).
1. Darron knows the players and is a leader to the squad.
2. It would be more intimidating for players to play for Dixon with his current status.
3. Darron knows the playbook of the Chip Kelly offence in and out, Dixon probably doesn’t.
Might be more reasons, granted he were to walk on today.
Dixon was the prototype of the Kelly QB.
Kelly completely transformed him in DD’s last year with the Ducks (Kelly’s first year). And he was the MASTER of the ball fake. If nothing else, DT and the others could learn from his wizardry.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah. Dixon was also quite a bit faster, had a quicker release, and was more consistent with his accuracy in ’07, in addition to your points.
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
Indeed.
I was trying to generalize, but that is all true.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
True
But remember, we know how Dixons 06 year was and we know how Dixons 07 year was.
We know how Darrons 09 year was and we know how his 10 year was ;).
Once Darron gets the Mechanics of QB polished I believe he can be better than DD.
Possibly by then, yes
But right now, Dixon ‘07 is better than Thomas ’10 and probably ’11. 2012? We’ll see what’s in store. Darron will have had 4x more experience under Chip’s tutelage than Dixon, so he may well surpass him.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Aug 1, 2011 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Dixon’s ‘06 year was better than Thomas’ ’09 year.
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
It was indeed!
But thats what I am saying, Darron went 2010 with almost no experience and took us all the way.
61% passing, 12 TD and 14 INT vs Thomas 61% passing 30 and 9.
12-1 vs (I don’t really want to talk about 2006).
I don’t see how Dixon had the better year.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Thomas’ line in 2009: 0/0 for 0 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT, 0% passing.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
See!
He didn’t make a single mistake!!!
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Aug 1, 2011 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh shit.
I didn’t catch the snap there. ‘09 year. I’m face-palming myself.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Doh!
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Aug 1, 2011 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Woah!
Giant bear!
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Aug 1, 2011 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
TMI
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
Uh?
Facepalm? It…I’m not sure you’re doing it right.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I do.
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
Note the bear above.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
DT is tougher
So I give him the edge on that alone. He does not hesitate to stand in the pocket and take the shot if it will buy his receivers the time he needs.
DD breaks to easily.
My parents believed in me.
DD had a much faster release. He didn't need to take the hits DT sometimes does.
I’m not sure where the “breaks to easily” thing is coming from. Did Clemens “break too easily” as well? He got taken out by Arizona with a few games left in the ‘05 season. It was an ugly pile-up against ASU (a game in which IMO he should have already been pulled when it happened) that wrecked his knee, not anything in particular in the Arizona game (although it’s fun to blame them).
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Meaning DD in the "wrecked his knee" sentence.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
DD got injured in when he was tackled in the open field by a single player, and there were 13 minutes left in the game against a top 5 team when he was injured. Oregon was up 35-16, but in that situation, tough to argue that he shouldn’t be in the game.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I thought it was the earlier play, when he was in a pile-up near the LOS?
Either way, I was surprised when he went in for that series. The Ducks seemed to have the game well in hand at that point.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not that I can back that up with empirical evidence
it’s just that I cringed every time DD was hit. He was so lanky.
It seems like DT can take more punishment, and as we all know, staying healthy is king.
My parents believed in me.
Funny, I didn't worry about DD until he was actually hurt.
He rarely took a clean hit. Also, I’d rather NOT find out how much punishment DT can take, if please.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
As long as we get '07 DD, not '06 DD.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
For these reasons alone, I take Darron. It's not like he holds the record for passing yards in a BCS championship game or anything.
"Fuck you UW. How many days since you last beat us?" -skywaker9
by QuackQuackAttack on Aug 1, 2011 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
With Darron's weapons and Chip's practice/game improvements
He might have set it and won the game.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Aug 1, 2011 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm keeping DT
Didn’t you people see Pet Semetary? They never come back quite right.
ATQ's #1 Bill Musgrave fan
Curse you, Offseason.
Or like that one story where the son dies and the parents wish him back and he comes back as a zombie.
"Fuck you UW. How many days since you last beat us?" -skywaker9
by QuackQuackAttack on Aug 1, 2011 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
He isn’t actually a punk zombie!
He was a good kid.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Aug 1, 2011 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
If that last couple years have taught us anything, it’s that we’re no longer playing for the future anymore. This really becomes a question of, who would be the better QB for a year.
And even that’s a very tough choice. We know what Dixon gave us in 2007, and he has a higher physical upside than Thomas, but Darron has a physical and mental toughness that Dixon never had.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
But Dixon was plenty sturdy. He would never get hurt, he even won the Heisman just a few weeks before we won the ’07 Championship!
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
by JShufelt on Aug 1, 2011 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
I think
these discussions are fun but I think that when people look back and remember things we glorify moments a lot. Yes, Dixon was a tremendous QB, fast release, really quick feed and had a nice throw on the run as well. He was everything a dual threat quarterback needs to be. Except healthy at the end.
Darron I believe is an unpolished gem and I think that he has work really hard this summer to improve a lot of things. He has bulked up, he claims he is a little quicker, he is working on his mechanics. I just hope to god we don’t have another Dixon in store for us… in regards to going 99% of the way and then end it all with a busted knee….
Maybe if we rec this enough
it will actually become true.
ATQ's #1 Bill Musgrave fan
Curse you, Offseason.
I believe that's how the Fuskies "won the '84 title."
Wishing makes it so.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Then I'm gonna rec it
make a new account, rec it again, make a new account, rec it and repeat!
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Aug 1, 2011 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Err....because you want people to laugh at us the way we laugh at the whelps?
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Excellent. I tried and true method then.
I am currently wishing that Tako would give me his Manolos. I can’t wait to wear them Saturday night.
ATQ's #1 Bill Musgrave fan
Curse you, Offseason.
You understand that only the Fuskies believe they won that title, right?
So if you were wearing his Manolos you would in fact be barefoot?
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
So if anyone mentions anything about my bare feet I will just scream “Jake Locker is Jesus’ twin brother and talk to me when you actually WIN a Rose Bowl okay?!?!”
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Curse you, Offseason.
That would be a sad day indeed.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
And why does Tako have Manolos?
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I can only surmise
that it is because he has great taste in shoes.
Of course I can’t even afford Manolos, so I don’t know how a recent college grad living the Bay Area could afford them. But I have my suspicions.
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Curse you, Offseason.
Aren't they exclusively women's shoes?
Hence “why does Tako have Manolos?”
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes they are exclusively women’s shoes. I was just trying to insult his masculinity in a funny manner. Because, you know, that’s what we do around here.
ATQ's #1 Bill Musgrave fan
Curse you, Offseason.
I THOUGHT that's what you were doing, but I wasn't sure.
It wouldn’t be the strangest thing I’ve seen.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
speaking of Tako and funny clothing
didn’t he have a zubaz bet with our AWOL friend Quinney Lemons that went unfulfilled?
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We just haven't fulfilled it yet.
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You can borrow them if you're a women's size 13. Otherwise, I can't help you out.
Our Acrobatics & Tumbling team can beat up your Acrobatics & Tumbling team.
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Why do we have to choose?
I’m running a stacked backfield with DT and DD flanked by LMJ and J. Stew. We’ll bomb it deep to Jaison Maehl-Huff, the gigantic wideout with breakaway speed and sure hands.
Heh.
Poor Jaison.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
A cross between Jaison Williams and Jeff Maehl?
Is that like Twins where all the strengths go to one, and all the weaknesses go to another?
Because that would make the best wide out ever, and the worse ever.
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
He should just start over
and go with Sammie Parker.
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Curse you, Offseason.
Twins? Did you say TWINS?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8nFCE1iSk8
"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
Heh.
We could send the other one to OAC.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
With Josh Huff’s speed. I tried to fit Ed Dickson in there but the names just wouldn’t work. And yes, that means there would be a twin with Jaison Williams stone hands, Maehl’s lack of size, and Huff’s inexperience and inconsistency.
I think you may have forgotten how fast Jaison was.
Took him a few strides to gather steam, but his top end was FAST.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Jaison was a freak...
and seemed to make a lot of catches he shouldn’t but dropped some that left you scratching your head. His catch in the Holiday Bowl was exceptional.
"I love Oregon's obsolete recruiting report on an unhealthy level. Just more proof how balla Chip Kelly really is." Dr. Saturday
Exactly.
He was like the basketball player who can hit the twisting finger-roll in traffic over the entire defense but can’t make a free-throw. And who can forget the ASU defense bouncing off of him like pinballs on his way to the endzone?
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
You got me thinking about that game.
What a fun game that was.
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
Something for everyone!
A Masoli truckin’, JW catchin’, JJ runnin’, Dez Bryant scorin’, scoreboard meltin’ highlight film.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
And best of all -
Blount hurdles a guy, then holds off the entire OSU defense with just one arm for ten yards to the endzone. Just fantastic.
by omb on Aug 1, 2011 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes. Add "Blount hurdlin'."
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Ward Assassinatin’
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
I maintain that Zac Robinson lost consciousness for a brief period of time right after the hit.
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by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 1, 2011 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree.
He was lying down lifeless for about 1/4 of a second.
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
Must have had the lunch special that day too.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
YES
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I think even his acceleration was a bit deceptive. Though, his size was enough to just kinda… brush by any contention he had at the line.
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
Proof of Speed From when he caught it to when he got 10 yards was as quick as a snap in slow motion.
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
Those unis were so weird.
They looked fine in person, but then on camera / tv the diamond plates were so impossibly bright and shiny. Silly.
by omb on Aug 1, 2011 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Sweet play!
Named AtQ resident ‘Master of the Possible Guru,’ by Famous Duck 7/19/11
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Aug 1, 2011 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
/flagged
S-H-U-S-L-I-N-K-S-D-O-N-T-O-P-E-N-I-N-A-N-E-W-W-I-N-D-O-W
Named AtQ resident ‘Master of the Possible Guru,’ by Famous Duck 7/19/11
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Aug 1, 2011 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I just pasted the URL. I didn’t add it as a link.
I also have opening new things with my middle mouse button as a habit.
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
Wait… No… I’m thinking of something else. I DID make that a link.
It's spelled " S-H-U-B-L-O-W-N-I-A-N"
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
It's a link, but doesn't open in a new window.
I got trusting and lazy.
Named AtQ resident ‘Master of the Possible Guru,’ by Famous Duck 7/19/11
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Aug 1, 2011 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, maybe it just LOOKED like it took him a bit to get going.
But once he got up to speed, even the rare player who COULD catch him had a hard time bringing him down.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 1, 2011 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Matt Hinton’s preview of ASU is now up.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 1, 2011 5:32 PM PDT reply actions
Stumbled upon this drawing my Demetri Martin.
Looks startlingly similar to this picture, no?
Our Acrobatics & Tumbling team can beat up your Acrobatics & Tumbling team.
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by Takimoto on Aug 1, 2011 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
A true Addicted to Quack classic. Bravo, sir. Bravo.
"I'll give any teller who gives me a lollipop 4 stars."-Chip Kelly
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 1, 2011 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Yours looks more like a penis.
Don't tread on meat.
by Bill Musgrave on Aug 1, 2011 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
ugh, if I must
Axemen walkkingt downsteirs on peerscripption gugs shoudold be funnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.
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