Weekend Quack Fix: Practice, we're talking about practice; Jordan Jefferson now is ready to be a leader
by Matt Daddy on Aug 20, 2011 8:00 AM PDT
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PrintTwo weeks from today. Just one more Saturday to go without college football. I'm so excited, I just can't hide it, I'm about to lose control and I think I like it. I'm so excited it, I just can't hide it, I know I know I know I want Quack, I want Quack.
- Looks like Friday practice was an opportunity for Kelly and the Ducks to try some guys at new positions. Moseley points out in his Friday practice report that Dior Mathis was playing some WR, and Nick Musgrove flipped over to TE to fill in for once again injured Curtis White.
- Raise your hand if you think Jordan Jefferson deserves a suspension. I don't. But it's time for him to stop being in the wrong place. Period. I don't have any questions about Jefferson's ability to lead LSU, and I'm not celebrating a bar fight, just adding some commentary like a good columnist would.
- Women's soccer got off to a good start as they took down Wyoming in the season opener 2-0. Maddy Mercier scored the first goal in the 16th minute and Bri Pugh added the capper in the 23rd. It may just be women's soccer, but damn it's good to talk about Oregon Duck games again.
- Ted Miller had a awesome zinger against OSU in his Best case-worst case piece on Friday morning. In the afternoon he opened up the mailbag and answered a number of questions regarding Thomas, Harris and The Chronic. Here's my opinion on pot. I don't really care. I know that makes me a Duck fan with my head stuck in the sand, or blind or whatever. But honestly, if you've lived through the Jailblazer era, you're grown immune to Gonj stories. I know it's illegal, I know it brings even more bad publicity to the school I love, and we've had our fair share in the offseasons. But I'd love for someone to compare the number of alcohol related deaths/incidents/arrests/problems to the number of Herb problems for college kids these days. As for the leadership arguments, if anyone has questions about that, please send my friend MarineCorpsDuck, he's got a few words for you.
- Lastly, who else is excited to watch basketball this year? Oh, you are too? You must not be an NBA fan, cause pretty damn sure that ain't happening. As for the Ducks, Oregon is bringing a bevy of new talent and upgrading a number of spots from last year's surprise competitors and
CBI Champs(yep, that last part still doesn't matter). Personally, I'm excited to see a healthy Jacob back. I really think he'll excel in Altman's system with his ability to play in the mid-range game. Add to that the play makers and talent around him and now he's not going to see as many double teams or help side defenses.
That's the Quack I got for now. Check out the Kelly video after the jump...
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Oregon coaches excel at player evaluation, position switches
The move was described by Chip Kelly today as a three-day experiment, citing Dior’s value as a special teams player and the added flexibility it would give to the traveling squad, having a utility player who was able to fill in both ways. Moseley said Mathis flashed his speed in drills today, but had some trouble catching the ball. Normal, really, since for an entire year he’s mainly practiced knocking it down.
Football’s losing war on marijuana
The NCAA handbook defines marijuana as a banned substance. The regulations call for random testing, in fall camp and at championship events like bowl games, and players who fail are subject to a one-year suspension and a loss of eligibility. Ever humorless and unsympathetic, there’s no exception allowed for medical marijuana and no bonus points given for clever answers to the cops.
When was the last time an athlete was suspended for a positive marijuana test?
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I didn’t think it was legal to test students for marijuana use in Oregon.
Employees, yes, but students?
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
Maybe not normal students, but with NCAA regulations, I’m pretty certain that student-athletes are tested at various times.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
hmmmmmm...
Ever humorless and unsympathetic, there’s no exception allowed for medical marijuana
But if a student athlete had a condition that could be treated with medical marijuana…why are they playing in the first place?
Dear Pit Crew,
If my ears aren't ringing, YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG.
by Brass-billed on Aug 22, 2011 3:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanx for the up-early Fix Matt
I’m confused. The second bullet questions about J Jefferson being suspended but then links to a blownzano tweet about DT? Did I miss a subtlety?
"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
Per USAToday
LSU is already facing the possible suspension of starting wide receiver Russell Shepard for the Oregon game because of an NCAA investigation into his off-campus living arrangement over the summer. Shepard has told reporters he may be suspended or he may not be suspended.
Boom goes the dynamite
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Cheech and Chung, LaGarrette Blunt, Maui Morris aka Maurice Munchies, Jerome Bong, A. J. Fatty, Nick Weed, Ra’Shon Hydro, Ed Tokeson, Dennis Ditchweed, and of course Max Ganger.
Hoover: They confiscated everything, even the stuff we didn't steal!
That sound you hear is Shufelt's aneurysm bursting somewhere on the left side of his brain.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 20, 2011 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I wasn’t sure if you could hear that in Hood River.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-M-A-R-G-I-N-A-L-I-Z-E-D".
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
Keen observational sense is an important medical skill.
Also, aneurysms are often fatal. You’ve made a quick recovery!
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by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 20, 2011 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Just looked at the AP top 25 & in the others receiving votes Washington got one. I wonder who thinks they are a top 25 team?
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Sources confirm the 5-foot-9, 190 pound former five-star recruit has been granted his release paperwork from the University of Oregon. No official statement has been released by the University at this time.
He was noticeably absent from this morning’s practice at Oregon.
It’s unclear if Seastrunk will follow through with his requested release. It is expected by most close to him, that he will in fact leave the program, possibly heading to Baylor.
Doesn’t make it true, but if it is, how many of us are surprised?
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
I'm just concerned because it means that he can't be the POTG against LSU.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 20, 2011 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Talk about worst case scenarios..
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by benzduck on Aug 20, 2011 10:06 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Not to worry, my fine Volunteer State friend!
Axe said specifically that he will quit if Seastrunk is NAMED the POTG. He didn’t say by whom or even specify that Lache even had to play. That is why I’ve already written “Lache Seastrunk – POTG” in crayon on a block of wood and will award it on the 3rd.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Axemen never said which team he had to be POTG for.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-M-A-R-G-I-N-A-L-I-Z-E-D".
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
Nor did you say he actually had to play.
Or which entity had to name him POTG.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
My friend is really good friends with Lache
and he said that lache wasnt going to make the travel squad. Does that sound right? That could have something to do with him perhaps leaving.
by BLAZERDUCKs on Aug 20, 2011 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
It is possible.
I don’t know. But if you consider A) the Lyles situation B) the fact he’s had trouble getting comfortable with the offense C) he hasn’t shown consistency fielding kicks D) that DeAnthony Thomas has picked up the offense quickly and has been a standout amongst the newcomers E) Tra Carson not only brings a different style but has also (apparently) picked up the offense relatively quickly and F) even if Thomas and Carson weren’t stepping up, he has James and Barner ahead of him at RB and Huff, Barner, and an All-American punt returner in Harris ahead of him at the P/KR positions, it makes pretty good sense.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I think with DT2’s arrival plus academics, and that other story, no. I feel bad for him, as one thing that stuck in my head was how he was wanting to be mentored to be both and athlete and a young man and he saw CK as that figure. I really hope he finds success.
Hoover: They confiscated everything, even the stuff we didn't steal!
He had been surprisingly unsuccessful
Of course, with Dontae Williams gone too, our RB depth is both getting pretty thin and our big time recruiting in Texas proving less transformative than we had hoped (at least in the last couple of years)
Why is that?
We have 2 potential Heisman candidates starting on offense, both from Texas. Huff is from Texas. Carson. And several others. If the Ducks have anything close to the season we all anticipate with DT and LMJ leading the way the Williams and Seastrunk issues will be largely mitigated.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
He never solidified his spot in the rotation, and is being seriously pushed by two true freshmen. Not surprising at all. I hope he lands on his feet and can get an education and some playing time somewhere.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
There are very few transfers I’m surprised at these days.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-M-A-R-G-I-N-A-L-I-Z-E-D".
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
It seems like both De’Anthony Thomas and Carson will have to travel, and it makes it harder to redshirt Carson, particularly (juju forbid) LMJ or KB get dinged up. There’s Ford, but bless his heart, he’s strictly a mop-up back.
One bonus is, if the depth chart got ravaged like it does in some years at a particularly position, the Ducks have a dozen athletes they could stick at tailback and point north. Not ideal, but at least we’re not hopeless and helpless like the old days.
don't sleep on Ayele Forde getting a few reps
IIRC, he was ahead of Lache on the depth chart as well
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
You're wrong about Forde; the kid can play.
He’s quick to/thru the hole, shifty coming out and shifting into gears just fast enuf to escape whomever seems to be chasing him. And, he some pop to rock a LB who might step into the hole. I think he’s impressive.
"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
YO TENGO PREGUNTAS
Reading my SI college football preview. They are showing Stanford tons of love. They named UO/Stanford the best game of the 2011 season (with UO/LSU at #3). They are also predicting Andrew Luck to win the Heisman and Stanford to win both the Pac-12 North and the Pac-12 Championship Game, finishing with a regular season record of 12-1.
How do you guys think Stanford will fare this year? I don’t think they’ll be nearly as good as SI is projecting them to be. A 9 or 10 win team? Sure. But I think SI is understating the loss of Harbaugh and Fangio, as well as some key personnel.
What say you, ATQ?
(Also, SI ranked the 10 best college gameday experiences, and UW was #8, and Oregon was #10.)
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 20, 2011 9:43 AM PDT reply actions
Last year I said watch out for Stanford
and was poopoohed.
This year I’m saying don’t watch out for Stanford. Too many holes to fill. Besides, how often do new coaches succeed?
Luck will have an Elway-esque season (the Stanford version, not the Denver one).
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
by benzduck on Aug 20, 2011 10:09 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Off the top of my head there’s this coach at Oregon that has started off well although his first 3 games weren’t pretty
Twitter: @kjbrophy
David Shaw isn’t Chip Kelly.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 20, 2011 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions
I know I was just saying he was a new coach that has succeeded but you guys already knew that
Twitter: @kjbrophy
Well besides that.
Ck had more to work with.
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by benzduck on Aug 20, 2011 10:14 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
CK had Roper, a broken Costa Masoli and a brand new offensive line
Shaw has Andrew Luck. I’d say Shaw has a little more to work with.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
I'm talking about resources and support, not just the bodies on the field.
And you know it. Don’t be such a putz.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
Is it bad that I forgot Roper was ever a Duck?
Also CKs first year as HC I think Roper had already transferred to Montana
I think they will be good but I agree that people are understating the loss of Harbaugh & while I don’t think Luck is overrated I think people are giving them too much credit because he’s still there. For example Charles Davis has them in his top 5 over us & I asked why & he said because they get us at home & they have Luck. They didn’t play us at home but they had Luck, & I wonder if he forgot that we have LaMike & DT?
Twitter: @kjbrophy
This is irrevelant, but I thoroughly enjoyed the Phillies game last night! Keep it up!
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 20, 2011 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
That game was awesome
And not just because axemen23 has Madson on his fanball roster.
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by benzduck on Aug 20, 2011 10:12 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I know. It brought me back to the days of Brad Lidge blowing all of his saves for the Phillies.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 20, 2011 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey old man
even with Madson’s blowup, I still have a shiny 3.18 ERA. What was that about no bullpen again?
What’d you have in mind for a wager?
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
How about a memorabilia swap?
Something of moderate-to-low collector value but personally significant, say.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
Well, you have a lot more stuff than I do, I'd say.
so show me/tell me what you’d put up and I’ll see what I’ve got that can match it.
I was going to say “A week off of ATQ” but then I realized that would be LSU game week. No Fantasy game is worth that sort of gamble.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
Ooh Ooh I just thought of it
A football from the 1995 “Ducks Night Out” that’s “A tribute to Rich Brooks,” listing all hos his accomplishments at the University of Oregon, and it’s signed by the man himself.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
if that doesn't whet your old man appetite
you could also choose from A) A signed jersey number (2) from DD’s rookie season or a basketball card that they only made 10 of signed by Luke Jackson and Freddie Jones.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
I have no idea
it was part of an auction at “Ducks Night Out 1995” that Dave Frohnmeyer bought, then gave to me as he was cleaning out his office. He also passed me a couple other fun things as well (there’s a good story behind this if you care): A game used ball from the WNIT championship game, a 2003 plaque display of the sun bowl team, and a commemorative envelope celebrating 100 years of oregon football.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
Throw the envelope in with the Brooks ball and we have a wager.
It’ll look good on my web site.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
Since when is this a bartering session?
Where do you think we are, Tiujana?
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
You aren't going to pressure me into putting up two significant and near-impossible to find items
what do you think I am, a Tiujana whore?
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
When was the last time you found a program from arguably Oregon's greatest regular season victory of the MB era
with the autographs of two of your heroes?
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
When was the last time I saw that on Ebay?
When was the last time you saw MY item anywhere?
I’m putting up something with slightly more sentimental/collector value to both of us…that’s my level of confidence.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
How about i sub the envelope with a Chris Christofferson autographed rookie card.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
Sorry, but as much as I liked Xoff, that card has the approximate actual value of its weight in sand.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
Wait until tonight.
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by axemen23 on Aug 20, 2011 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey, you were the one who was strutting this morning with your massive lead.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
Should we all come back at a more convenient time?
Hoover: They confiscated everything, even the stuff we didn't steal!
by DamienS on Aug 20, 2011 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
No, no, this is fine. We're just having a lively discussion
/throws lamp at Benz’s head
You NEVER listen to me. You never have listened to me! So GO! Run off with your little internet toy Daisy…I don’t care what her last name is!
/throwswinebottle
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
What is wrong with you?
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by Takimoto on Aug 20, 2011 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
My bullpen ate some bad indian food
hopefully they’re done shitting the bed for awhile.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
Week 1 is in the books
And you’re losing 9-1-2.
To an old man who’s never done this before.
Bwahaha.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
You drafted the fat men who hit home runs
the good news is, my bullpen, which got me the 2nd lowest ERA and WHIP in the league, can’t possibly continue to fuck up every night.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
Rich Brooks thinks this bet is bullshit.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 20, 2011 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well, duh. Why do you think I mentioned it?
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 20, 2011 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't get it. If I'm correct...
They lose 3 lineman, 3 receivers and the head coach who was completely responsible for their turn around (and I think other positional coaches on offense?).
We lose 2 (kind of 3) lineman and 2 receivers on offense.
They return all-world quarterback Andrew Luck, a solid tight end, and Stepfan Taylor.
We return a quarterback with VERY similar stats to Luck, all-world LaMike, Kenjon Barner, more experience on the Oline, a beastly Paulson, and two very capable receivers.
Why is it that they’re the ones who are going to kill everyone on offense while we struggle?
I’m not talking about the team as a whole. Who knows how things will pan out (though I do believe Oregon is considerably stronger than Stanford in most areas). But it’s REALLY hard to understand peoples’ rationale for claiming Stanford will be fine on offense while we struggle. As far as I see it, we lose less and return more. Which means they return less and lose more (it’s science). Seems obvious to me.
It's known as "Brent Musburger Syndrome."
The media hearts Luck.They wake up with wet spots on their beds and hazy memories of a dream they had about certain Neanderthal-faced architecture student. He’s so shiny they can’t see past him to the obvious question marks about his team.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Right?
And I’m not looking at the situation with Duck goggles (maybe a little, because I feel indignant about the whole thing), but they have SERIOUS questions. I mean, we have questions – but three new lineman? Three new receivers? Only modest production returning in Owusu and their TE? AND A NEW HEAD COACH?!?!
All I’m saying is that OUR transition didn’t pan out too well.
I know less about their defense. What are they returning over there? I know they have some really good players in Skov, and others; but how about the unit as a whole?
To be fair, if Owusu stays healthy he's a dangerous receiver and punt returner.
And the 2 returning OL are preseason All-P2. But the point is well taken: ’furd has a lot of holes to fill and the little depth they have in quality players is dominated by inexperienced players from their last 2 classes.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Owusu is a nice player, but he’s not All Pac-12 quality.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Prolly true, I guess.
He hasn’t been on the field enough to really know. But given the wealth of top-notch receivers in the conference you’re probably right.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
What's their defense look like?
I think Stanford will score because Andrew Luck is really good. But he’s not going to hang 45 on everybody this year. If their defense can protect a lead or at least help them control the clock I think Stanford is dangerous. If the defense struggles I don’t think their offense, even with Luck, can take the pressure.
by JonathanPDX on Aug 20, 2011 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
Totally with you...and I agree
I’m just doing a cancelling-out project…
Would you rather have two allP10 lineman, or three solid lineman returning?
Would you rather have a really good receiver who is oft-injured, or 2 good receivers who aren’t oft-injured?
It’s hard to tell. I might take the two allP10 lineman returning to anchor the others; but I’d definitely take Tuinei and Huff over a lone Owusu.
TEs are a wash. Luck is better prospect, but Thomas out-played him last year and had similar stats (I know, I know, Luck is the better QB). LMJ is way better than Taylor. We also have Barner, who could easily start for Stanford. And then our incoming guys are exciting.
And seriously – I take Chip over Shaw EVERY time at this point.
We simply have more depth.
Even taking into consideration that our WR and TE depth is inexperienced, we simply have better players deeper into our bench than they do. It’s the whole “reload versus rebuild” thing. They are now where we were a few years ago, when we had a couple of excellent players backed by a sea of good players and under-the-radar “finds.” We’re at the point now where 5* players are (possibly) transferring because they don’t see how they’re ever going to get snaps.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
We’re at the point now where 5* players are (possibly) transferring because they don’t see how they’re ever going to get snaps.
I think that says more about the ratings system than it does our program. 5 star kids get that rating because they get interest from big name programs, and if Oklahoma wants you then you must be good, right? For every Tim Tebow there are going to be a ton of Seastrunk’s. And there are going to be even more Jeff Maehl’s.
We are recruiting at a higher level than before, but the rise of the program is also going to mean the recruiting ratings go up too. But that doesn’t neccessarily mean the actual players are drastically better than they were a few years ago. We’ll get more star guys (like Seastrunk, DAT, etc.) sure, but on average we’ll win or lose on our ability to turn a 3* guard into a starter, not how many 5 star players we can net every season.
by JonathanPDX on Aug 20, 2011 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Did anyone listen
to the podcast with him on 750 am with Clownzo?
I didnt get an opportunity and I wont be able to all day either.
Did Seastrunk talk about transfer in the Podcast?
ssshhh....
by OregOnDucks on Aug 20, 2011 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
He was a no show
Carson York took his place. Kind of makes sense now.
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by benzduck on Aug 20, 2011 10:10 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Pollspeak has a list of the most overrated and underrated teams of the past 5 years. Cal is the most overrated team, and Oregon is the 5th most underrated team.
Here’s the explanation of how they determined these rankings:
An overrated team is one whose final poll ranking is worse than its preseason ranking. An underrated team is one whose final poll ranking is better than its preseason ranking. Different results could be obtained by tracking every week individually during the season. "Final poll" means the poll released after the bowl games.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 20, 2011 9:52 AM PDT reply actions
I do not put much truck in any story about chronically overrated teams
where Notre Dame is not installed as permanent #1. They’ve earned the honorific.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
The story wasn't chronically overrated, just the past 5 years.
Geaux Tigers! Go Ducks! (No, I don't care.) Go Braves, and most of all WHO DAT!
by AllSaintsDay on Aug 20, 2011 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
During which ND has been for the most part unrated.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 20, 2011 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
True enough.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 20, 2011 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I do not put much truck in any story about overrated teams
where Notre Dame is not installed as permanent #1. They’ve earned the honorific
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
Just going to come right out and say it
Dontae Williams and Seastrunk both transfer before seeing the field.
On the surface each has legitimate reasons to want to transfer.
But I won’t discount the fact that there could be a need to protect the program either.
If there is any chance their eligibility has been jeopardized, it’s best they not play.
My parents believed in me.
Isn't this what I've been saying for months?
/durnkidsneverlisten
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by benzduck on Aug 20, 2011 10:11 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I was always always suspicious of Williams depature
but its hard to be too critical when the “sick grandmother” reason is given. You just have to err on the side of caution. But if Lache is gone, then that kind of seals the deal in my mind.
Whether he was being beaten out or not, he would have seen the field in mop up duty this year and it’s obviously stupid to risk vacating a game (no matter how slight the chance) for mop up duty.
My parents believed in me.
Based on what we know, there’s no reason to suspect he’d be ineligible. Even if the Lyles thing goes badly, I don’t think this would affect the players’ eligibilities.
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by ProbablyMonty on Aug 20, 2011 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
"Based on what we know"
I think you are correct.
But, I can see a situation where CK says to Seastrunk: “Given the capricious nature of the NCAA and their often mind boggling decisions, coupled with the fact that it could take a long time to get resolution, I am not putting the program in jeopardy by playing you until the NCAA rules.”
I stand by my rampant speculation.
My parents believed in me.
I maintain until the end of time
even if we’re guilty as hell and paid Lyles precisely for Lache’s commitment, that Lache received no extra benefit himself and therefore cannot be considered ineligible. We could be penalized back to the 70s, but it wouldn’t affect Lache’s eligibility.
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
by David Piper on Aug 20, 2011 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
But LAche's mom got some "benefits" from Lyles
therefore Lache got his mom a prostitue! Therefore Lache committed a felony! Therefore Chip Kelly committed a felony! Therefore Darron Thomas sucks as a leader. Therefore Bosley Hair Cream sucks!
/c*nz*no’*
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
I think you're probably right, Dave
but what we may never know is, what kind of trouble could Oregon have gotten into if we’d played Lache?
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
I don't think it makes a difference
whether we played him or not. How could it possibly get us in more trouble?
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
by David Piper on Aug 20, 2011 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Forfiet games that ineligible players
Played in. If it comes out that Lyles gave Lache something, even innocently enough, like let him borrow a car or helped out with some travel, Lache could be out and we’d forfeit games for playing our 3rd string RB in garbage time.
by OregonNYC on Aug 20, 2011 12:47 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I'd say him transferring is a huge plus actually (in terms of any investigation)
I doubt Baylor would take him if they thought he’d be ruled ineligible.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
That's incorrect.
The investigation won’t stop or change in any way if he transfers. The misdeeds, if there were any, aren’t excused by a transfer.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not saying it's over
I’m saying that if Baylor had reason to believe that he’d be ruled ineligible for a period of time, they’d be less likely to take him
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
As has been noted here by a few members,
it appears that eligibility for Seastrunk probably isn’t an issue.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe you are correct
but not playing Lache would be out of an abundance of caution, protecting from the whims of a Fusky led organization known for its unpredictable decisions.
My parents believed in me.
Or maybe he was never as good as everyone made him out to be, and he realized he got passed by two true freshmen while there were already two juniors ahead of him. Plus he very well could have been battling for playing time against a walk on.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-M-A-R-G-I-N-A-L-I-Z-E-D".
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
He won't let me within 1000 feet of his lawn
after he sees what I do to Musgrave’s in a couple weeks.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
You've obviously never seen my lawn.
You couldn’t do much more damage to it than the voles manage every stinking day.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
I'm not sure what you're saying here.
Are you saying they (if the LS rumor is true) transferred “to protect the program” of their own volition? Or that they were…“asked” to transfer? Or pressured to transfer? Pressuring a kid to transfer to attempt to avoid eligibility and sanction concerns possibly caused by one’s own actions doesn’t sound like an especially honorable thing to do IMO.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
What I'm saying is that
Williams and Seastrunk, the two recruits most recently linked to Will Lyles are now gone without ever having played a down.
Is that because they were too far down in the depth chart and weren’t happy? Probably.
But I wouldn’t blame CK one bit if he refused to play them until the NCAA makes their decision. If he told them that and told them that he would accommodate a transfer request if that’s what they desired, then I wouldn’t blame him for that either.
Sometimes you just have to cut your losses.
My parents believed in me.
I think this situation is incredibly unlikely.
Also, Williams transferred far before any of this Lyles stuff came out. His eligibility would not have been in question at the time.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Writing on the wall.
I think Williams saw relatively little PT in his future here, plus the homesickness/sick grandma thing.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
In his immediate future, I agree.
He would have had some playing time this year though.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-M-A-R-G-I-N-A-L-I-Z-E-D".
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
It's possible.
Maybe he’ll talk about it some day.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought he was going to get a good amount of playing time this year, as I think he would have been #3 on the depth chart.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Maybe.
But what did #3 mean last year for Remene? Mostly mop-up work and some snaps he wouldn’t have got if KJB hadn’t had his bell rung. Remember that these top recruits want to play NOW, and not only when their team is ahead by eleventy-billion to 6.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I think there would have been a big difference between Dontae and Remene, at least I hope so. Remene didn’t get playing time because he just wasn’t very good. He had the opportunity to be the #2 back, and just didn’t have the abilities to take advantage.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
It's all moot now, I guess.
And Carson seems to be a real keeper for the “Thunder” back role.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I also believe I saw on Moseley's twitter account
that Donatae had some “disciplinary” reasons as well….
It’s just a theory, but it is convenient that the two players linked to Lyles are now gone.
My parents believed in me.
Now its being reported
that Lache’s petition to leave includes “grandmother’s health”. Same reason given for Dontae….
Even Moseley doesn’t know where Dontae ended up.
I wonder if Lache will disappear too……[cue freaky music]
My parents believed in me.
If I’m the grandmother of an Oregon football recruit I’m starting to look over my shoulder.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
But if you're Shufelt's grandmother, you are a menacing linebacker knocking the tar out of running backs.
daisyduck's #8 fan, lacking the skills to be #1
by Bill Musgrave on Aug 20, 2011 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
What are you talking about?
She’s a scrappy RB.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 20, 2011 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
She goes both ways.
Don’t get any funny ideas you dirt bag.
daisyduck's #8 fan, lacking the skills to be #1
by Bill Musgrave on Aug 20, 2011 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate to say this about anyone who becomes a Duck...
But honestly, I say good riddance. He’s been nothing but a downer since he got here. He was fast in his high school tapes, but never looked like a complete football player to me.
He cried and complained all throughout the national championship, he danced around and couldn’t figure out what it means to be a running back during his red shirt year, there’s all this Lyles bullshit, and then it was reported he was being completely shown up by a true freshman in DAT.
I hate when players don’t work out here, because I want them to do well as Ducks. In fact, I LOVE when players choose our school. I’m happy for them.
I just can’t help but think that this can only serve to help the team. The guy offered little – emotional and playing liability.
by DuckIt on Aug 20, 2011 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Like I said above, this kid had a shit life and in many ways if it wasn’t for his effort on the field that may have continued. I wish him the best.
Hoover: They confiscated everything, even the stuff we didn't steal!
by DamienS on Aug 20, 2011 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
A mobile REC for you sir
I could tell last year, with that interview he did before the natty, that this was one unhappy kid.
I’m just pleased that my favorite team is now in a position to blow off five star recruits without significant implications.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
by benzduck on Aug 20, 2011 10:38 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
It's crazy right?
How does a 5 star kid from TEXAS (we never got them!) walk away from the team and leave me thinking…
Meh, the other RBs are better.
I can’t believe it.
When you put it that way, it is indeed lofty days here at Oregon. I remember when we got JStew and was floored how we just roped in the #1 RB, now it seems we are on everyone’s list.
Good times indeed.
Hoover: They confiscated everything, even the stuff we didn't steal!
I think we're at the perfect place...
Some schools take average players and turn them into gems (Boston College); others hoard 5 star talent (Texas).
I hope we keep the balance, grabbing 4 and 5 star kids when they TRULY want to come here, and also coaching up the lesser-known kids as we’ve done so well over the years.
Ha, I remember the J Stew signing. I remember how frustrated I was we weren’t starting him from day ONE.
We're on Barry Sanders' kid's top 8
That should tell you how far we’ve come.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
Getting D'Anthony Thomas will do that for a program
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
I have no idea about Williams, but I really don’t think this is the case for Lache. He has not earned a place on the field, and could very well ride the bench at Oregon for the next few years.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
and he'll be a good fit for Baylor, I reckon
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
my feelings exactly
I hate to say this, but after the Lyles incident I think it is best that Lache never see the field in an Oregon uniform.
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Aug 20, 2011 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Off topic..
A lot of teams are showing up for Pryor’s Pro day & the Steelers GM Colbert & Mike Tomlin(only GM & Coach so far) are showing up in person, I wonder what that might mean for Dixon if they take him. If it was me I’d get rid of Leftwich & keep Dixon if they were to take Pryor
Twitter: @kjbrophy
Don’t care if this is about a team we’re about to play-I hope it isn’t true.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 20, 2011 10:32 AM PDT reply actions
Ganging up on servicemen?
What, did a few Bavers stay behind after their loss to LSU in ’04?
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
The Wheat-Brown incident was even worse in regards to the service member connection. But ya, this is terrible overall. I can’t stand people who gang up on anyone. Cowardice at its worst.
2009 & 2010 Oregon Ducks Football: Back-2-back outright Pac 10 Champions
by MarineCorpsDuck on Aug 21, 2011 1:03 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Hope it isn’t true either.
I forgot that Russell Sheppard might be suspended for the game if Jefferson & a couple others are as well, I wonder what the line will look like?
Twitter: @kjbrophy
Police aren't sure which side were the aggressors?!
The lone dude in the truck versus 10-20 football players and they’re not sure who the aggressor’s are!?
I also like the take: “It is uncertain whether Jefferson was a victim” or not….
My parents believed in me.
Football players are gigantic men. Even the little ones. Who wouldn’t want to take them on 10 to 1? Whenever I see one I think “I’d totally fight this guy if he had 9 or so of his buddies here.”
by JonathanPDX on Aug 20, 2011 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
These are cops in SEC country. SEC media. SEC country in general.
In duck land it’s easy to forget that football players aren’t “guilty until proven innocent (and even then sometimes still pretty guilty)” everywhere else too.
Kicks to the head are especially serious
You can easily destroy a persons ability to live life by doing such a vicious form of assault. It seems to me such an attack would be aggravated assault, is that a felony?
by ericforeman04 on Aug 20, 2011 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Should I even bring up Dodgers-Giants from the opening game this year?
That’s always what I’m afraid of when being near or in a fight. What if it goes from “boys being boys” to in a coma in the hospital?
best thing about this article is in the comment section
did anyone get kicked in the geaux-nads?
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
by RDreamer on Aug 20, 2011 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oregon/LSU game
Is still off the boards, likely because if Jordan Jefferson rumors at this point. But I did put $100 down on Oregon winning the NCG. Currently @ 12/1.
ATQ's #1 Bill Musgrave fan
Curse you, Offseason.
by daisyduck on Aug 20, 2011 10:36 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
That is kind of inspiring Daisy, and obviously i hope your right!
Hoover: They confiscated everything, even the stuff we didn't steal!
Well the only other action to be had on the Ducks right now is the over/under on whether they will win 9 1/2 games this year (excludes pac12 champ game and bowl game). Obviously took the over on that.
ATQ's #1 Bill Musgrave fan
Curse you, Offseason.
by daisyduck on Aug 20, 2011 11:05 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Already have the shoe-shopping spree planned if you win?
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
No need to win a bet to have an excuse for that!
ATQ's #1 Bill Musgrave fan
Curse you, Offseason.
by daisyduck on Aug 20, 2011 11:10 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Well, that goes without saying I suppose.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Another historic milestone
With the release of the 2011 AP Poll, this is not only Oregon’s highest preseason rank ever, but the first time the Ducks have received any first-place votes (4) in a preseason poll.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
by benzduck on Aug 20, 2011 12:24 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I'd try to be all blase about this,
but it’s too freaking awesome for that.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I love how OSU's best and worst revolve around us.
I especially love how their “best case” is Oregon losing their head coach and scholarships, but they still lose to Wisconsin and Stanford.
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
FYI for those of you with my NCAA rosters
With Brandon Williams and Seastrunk leaving, that gives me two more roster spots to add players in. I’m going to wait and see what happens with Cantu, then I’ll sit down and edit my roster (get some numbers fixed, and add in players I’d left out due to numbers limitations), probably by the end of the week.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
Seastrunk a no-show at morning practice.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 1:01 PM PDT reply actions
A conspiracy theory popped into my head after reading
Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen was at one of our Spring practices: Was he there to get a looksee at Lache? Their uniforms are sort of all-white. This article was posted last week.
by DuckUntilDeath on Aug 20, 2011 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I doubt it.
Really, did you see a future that had Lache being a big part of this offense considering his slow progress and the talent ahead of him? Add to that the fact that he was apparently very upset about the depth chart yesterday, and there you go.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't want to spread my own speculation, which without proof, would have been (at best) rumor spreading.
I was almost certain he was going to transfer, it was just a matter of when. Doing so before the season starts makes more sense because he won’t have to sit, right?
by DuckUntilDeath on Aug 20, 2011 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Apparently he'll have to sit if he does got to a FBS school.
If JT is correct.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I read the transfer eligibility document.
There are some loopholes when transferring from a 4-year FBS to another 4-year FBS. I don’t know enough about Lache’s situation to know whether or not he qualifies.
by DuckUntilDeath on Aug 20, 2011 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Oregon confirms Seastrunk has been released from his scholarship.
JT has it on the main ATQ page.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Former Miami AD taking full responsibility
For the 8 years of violations, saying:
“If young people made mistakes, that’s unfortunate,” Hocutt said.
Good to see the highly paid professionals whose job it was to prevent such behavior step up to the plate and not try to lay it all on the teenagers he was supposed to be guiding
by OregonNYC on Aug 20, 2011 1:04 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Washing his hands of the situation.
What an assclown.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Team, meet bus.
Now with mustache guarantee!
by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 20, 2011 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe you can change the oil while you're under there.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I really hope that Pat Haden (AD for USC)
tries to get on the Committee on Infractions so he can oversee the Miami investigation… I’m sure he’d be impartial and fair.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
I'm glad there is no NBA this year
…gives me more time to dream about Greg Oden being the player that he’ll never be.
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
by Gekko Mojo on Aug 20, 2011 1:48 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I don’t understand why nobody told the Blazers to be gentle with him!
"[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 20, 2011 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Harris
A little late but – I’m surprised Cliffy was driving so fast on weed – you might think he would be caught doing 40 in the 65 on the freeway.
Do you know he “on weed”?
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-M-A-R-G-I-N-A-L-I-Z-E-D".
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
That's my point
If you’re stoned to the bone, you (okay I – lol) usually drive a hellova lot SLOWER than the limit!
by Coastal Duck on Aug 20, 2011 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I remember the first time I knew I was stoned.
It was sometime early on a Sunday morning in 1975 and we’d just left a party at a house on 6th and High (I think it’s still there) and were headed to Sambos because for some reason we were hungry. Driving my old Chevy. As I came around the corner from EBwy to Franklin I had one of those “I’m not in my body” experiences. Literally had a cognitive disconnect. Crept along from the 11th st signal the few remaining blocks at an unbelievable paranoia level.
Somehow I made it to Sambos where we loaded up on blueberry pancakes and coffee.
Haven’t DWId since then. But I can’t imagine going 118 while baked. No freakin way.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
John Stewart he was an enhancement smoker
“ever look at the back of a $20 bill….on weed?
There’s a dude sittin’ in the bushes. Does he have a gun ?
l don’t know, man. What ? What ?
Red team go. Red team go. "
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
I would seek therapy....
That’s what I’d go with.
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Aug 21, 2011 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
don't tell me you haven't seen HALF-BAKED
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
Oh, I see your mistake there.
He was driving on a freeway, not weed.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay, SBN -- get it together
On two of the mothership storystreams in the last two days, we’ve had claims that (1) Darron Thomas could still be suspended for his involvement in the Cliff Harris joyride, and (2) that Lache Seastrunk received a pair of Air Jordans as a part of his recruitment at Oregon.
Normally, SBN is pretty good at catching these things, so hopefully this is just a temporary blip of wrongness. In the meantime, I’ve commented on each story to the proper effect, because I can’t help myself.
"[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
Really?
If DT was going to be suspended, it would have happened in May. And the Air Jordans thing was debunked months ago.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, that’s what I said on the storystreams.
"[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 20, 2011 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Wasn’t that from our friend Mr. Floyd?
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-M-A-R-G-I-N-A-L-I-Z-E-D".
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
Yeah, the first one was.
I was actually a bit surprised to see that from him. But random mistakes happen, and I’m guessing that’s all that was from him.
On Brian’s story, some UGA fan made a lengthy comment about Oregon, and yadda yadda yadda I lost like an hour responding to it. Good times.
"[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 20, 2011 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I know who you’re talking about…he came on AtVS and inserted a ton of tl;drs after a fun discussion we had with a troll.
Geaux Tigers! Go Ducks! (No, I don't care.) Go Braves, and most of all WHO DAT!
by AllSaintsDay on Aug 20, 2011 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, that’s the guy.
"[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 20, 2011 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, yeah ... I'll fix it.
I hadn’t seen the other comments from Kelly after they’d been buried in the nuclear fallout of the Miami fun-times. There was a note in the original LSU story on TSD that said he could still face suspension, which is now mysteriously gone.
Ha, fair enough. Like I said, you had enough credit with me that I figured it was just a random mistake. And the Miami nuclear fallout is certainly sufficient as a distraction. :D
"[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 20, 2011 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd just missed Kelly's comments, and pretty much anything else that wasn't hookers and jet ski crashes, earlier this week.
All fixed, though.
BRIAN!
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-M-A-R-G-I-N-A-L-I-Z-E-D".
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
I know, right?
Hookers and jet skis do, and should, supersede all.
"[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 20, 2011 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
The natural order of things.
daisyduck's #8 fan, lacking the skills to be #1
by Bill Musgrave on Aug 20, 2011 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Hookers, jet skis, and punching Ryan Appleby.
Geaux Tigers! Go Ducks! (No, I don't care.) Go Braves, and most of all WHO DAT!
by AllSaintsDay on Aug 20, 2011 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
For posterity's sake:
Here’s Brian’s story with the claim that DT could still be suspended (and the UGA troll I mentioned above), and here’s the story that claims Lache got the Air Jordans.
"[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 20, 2011 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
We’ve had a lot of people arrested, according to a particular SBNation Bay Area blogger. I’ve never read anything he’s said regarding the ducks as 100% accurate. It’s always full of misinformation.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-M-A-R-G-I-N-A-L-I-Z-E-D".
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
Honestly, I don’t even really care about that kind of interpretable statement. Canzahno and Wliner have numbed me to it.
The shoes thing, however, is a big deal. That either demonstrably happened or it demonstrably didn’t. And not for nothing, but if it did happen, the NCAA would be nailing Chip’s sack to the wall (even moreso than they otherwise might). It would be a stunningly massive recruiting violation, and would put us squarely in the pay-for-play camp.
My point is, I don’t care if someone says we’re a dirty program. That’s not something that’s well-defined, nor can it be proven. But I care if someone says we did things that we didn’t do. That’s all.
"[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 20, 2011 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Although I appreciate the spirit in which you defended our beloved institution, do you really think you’re going to change the mind of your antagonist?
Rational arguments are rarely successful against the irrational. I would have responded with “A J GREEN! A J GREEN!” and thrown in something about Jim Harrick’s final exams.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
No, I didn’t think I’d change a damn thing. It was pure catharsis, and nothing more.
"[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 20, 2011 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Bill C loves Dennis Dixon just like we do!
"[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
We're number 1!
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 4:14 PM PDT reply actions
That's a curious list, I must say.
Never would have guess the Pacific Northwest would be so well-represented.
Dallas is encouraging, seeing as I’ll be there in 2 weeks.
A bunch of Western cities, Miami...
… and Pittsburgh?
I guess they should call it...
wait for it…
wait for it…
Tittsburgh!
Whoa!!!!!!! I’ll be here all night.
Cold weather.
What do people do inside when it’s cold and rainy?
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
It's hard to pinpoint a reason.
On one hand, I think you’re right. Why wouldn’t people in places like Montreal, Stockholm, Vienna, London, and Portland sit around and have sex inside all day?
Then again, there are so many scantly clad people in warm weather cities. Not to mention, warm places tend to attract better looking people, which should only serve to entice people…in a lascivious way.
It’s weird how people often assume that the best looking people are from hot cities. In my experience, there are a ton of cities with shit weather that have ridiculously beautiful women.
There are beautiful women everywhere.
It’s just more apparent when their…attributes are there for all to see in warm weather.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Should be noted that the list was based on who's LOOKING for casual sex,
not on who’s FINDING it.
by omb on Aug 20, 2011 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey guys...at this time in 2 weeks we'll be watching Oregon football.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 20, 2011 6:06 PM PDT reply actions
Sounds like Jefferson and 3 other teammates will be facing battery charges.
Jefferson’s is a felony charge. Wow.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 20, 2011 7:04 PM PDT reply actions
According to Clownzano, Jefferson provides leadership you can count on.
His possible felony charge appears to confirm this. He does his best no matter the situation.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 20, 2011 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
because you've gotta have goals in life.
and I was all like...BACK OFF MAN! Or I will go all Jordan Jefferson on you!
being the leader of an angry mob does not show actual leadership skills
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
Whew, thanks for clearing that up.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 21, 2011 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Fell into the sarchasm, did ya?
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 21, 2011 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
A more appropriate response might have been:
GADAMAT, LET’S KILL THIS GUY, WHO’S WITH ME???
daisyduck's #8 fan, lacking the skills to be #1
by Bill Musgrave on Aug 21, 2011 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Why not?
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 20, 2011 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
"Someone within the Baton Rouge PD?"
Baton Rouge Police spokesman Sgt. Don Stone said Saturday he could not confirm the report, but said “I’m not ruling out that it’s going to happen. I can’t confirm it.”
That sounds to me like “Yeah, it’s going to happen, but we just can officially tell you yet.”
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 20, 2011 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
The point here is that everyone cribbed a report from a site called Sports NOLA that doesn't appear to have ever broken a story. It's an aggregation site.
And that’s leaving out the rest:
BRPD spokesman Don Stone said warrants have not been issued, but the four players have been asked to come in. #LSU. BRPD spokesman Don Stone: "They’ve been implicated and we need to talk to them and get their side of the story." #LSU
So yes, they will be at the police station on Monday.
But it sounds like part of the investigative process, not OMG ARREST ARREST ARREST.
Well...you'd think the Times-Picayune wouldn't pick up on the report and publish it if they didn't believe the source to be credible.
You’d think.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 20, 2011 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't think.
I’ve seen this happen a lot. Just keep in mind everything that’s spread now is tracing back to one report on what seems to be a little-known site. It’s a cause for skepticism, is all I’m saying.
I agree. It's definitely not a fact at this point.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 20, 2011 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
But yeah, it could happen.
Just feels like the original report took what we’ve now seen — they’re coming in to talk — and made the leap that they’ll be arrested. It certainly could happen, but there’s a process that has to unfold.
The wounded Marine tweeted from his hospital bed.
He recognized several players, especially Jefferson.
"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
There was a Masoli/Embry leak too
the problem was, nobody paid any attention to it.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
Ok, Brian.
I know you haven’t been around AtQ in a while, so let me remind you how this works:
If it’s Oregon players in trouble, we wait and gather all the facts.
If it’s opponents’ players in trouble, we judge immediately and harshly, posting made up things on Twitter if at all possible.
"[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 20, 2011 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Are you saying I judged immediately and posted made up things?
I get that sense.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 20, 2011 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, I was just making a dumb joke. I honestly wasn’t trying to single anyone out. (Sorry if it was taken that way, and I could totally see how it could be.)
"[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 20, 2011 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
There’s a reason the Picayune said “Oh, another website said that a source said…” The TP might not even know who the source is, and as AtVS has pointed out on Twitter, nolasports.com has been far from 100% accurate in the past.
Geaux Tigers! Go Ducks! (No, I don't care.) Go Braves, and most of all WHO DAT!
by AllSaintsDay on Aug 20, 2011 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
BE GONE LSU TROLL
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 20, 2011 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Geaux Tigers! Go Ducks! (No, I don't care.) Go Braves, and most of all WHO DAT!
by AllSaintsDay on Aug 20, 2011 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay, stay Braves fan!
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Aug 20, 2011 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
That Nola.com site looks a little too much like OLive.com to be taken seriously as a source of anything.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
by benzduck on Aug 20, 2011 9:36 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
wait....what?
(from Les Miles)
“I can tell you we’ve started disciplining our team because this was a team violation; this was not just a guy,” Miles said. “This was the team. So we ran them, we’re running them. They hear with every callup, every snap, every coaches instruction how they reacted and they played, the things they done in the last two days.”
So we yank our players from games for speeding and burglary, but if SEC players kick someone in the head, they get yelled at during drills?
Dear Pit Crew,
If my ears aren't ringing, YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG.
by Brass-billed on Aug 22, 2011 3:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Let’s just wait until all the facts are in before we jump on Miles.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Aug 22, 2011 6:05 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Just following
Dear Pit Crew,
If my ears aren't ringing, YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG.
by Brass-billed on Aug 22, 2011 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
That punishment is for the curfew violation. Any punishment for the more serious stuff is going to wait until it comes to light what, exactly, the more serious stuff is.
Geaux Tigers! Go Ducks! (No, I don't care.) Go Braves, and most of all WHO DAT!
by AllSaintsDay on Aug 22, 2011 7:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Headline for new Clowny column:
“Canzano: It’s sad how Oregon Ducks fans turned on Lache Seastrunk”
Seriously.
I figured as much
you know you’re a shit-rag of a columnist when anyone can pinpoint exactly the story and angle you’re going to take. Especially if Twitter is his source. Seriously, I’d LOVE to interview that guy in an honest and un-biased manner. Just to see how he goes about his business as a writer. I’m honestly and truly curious.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
Break bad, axeman, get your smack on!!
"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've tried and am trying. I feel like he'd do it as long as I swore to be unbiased and honest
Which I would be.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
Matt Daddy, I spent some time up in Woy Woy this weekend.
I figured the house I saw with some ducks on the lawn was probably you’re in laws.
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Aug 20, 2011 8:35 PM PDT reply actions
awesome
You check your shoes for spiders? Tough living in the outback.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Good god, remind me to always bring a switchblade to any sporting event involving a SF team.
Two shot in parking lot after Oakland @ San Fransisco preseason game,
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
So you want us to remind you to literally take a knife to a gun fight?
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 21, 2011 2:23 AM PDT up reply actions 14 recs
I'm not your friend, buddy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONqYuqWY8iM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
2009 & 2010 Oregon Ducks Football: Back-2-back outright Pac 10 Champions
by MarineCorpsDuck on Aug 21, 2011 1:08 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
He’s not your guy, friend.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-M-A-R-G-I-N-A-L-I-Z-E-D".
"If Lache Seastrunk is the POTG against LSU, I will formally quit ATQ." - Axemen23 on 6/21/2011
He ain't your friend, palooka.
Now with mustache guarantee!
by HoodRiverDuck on Aug 21, 2011 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well fuck the UO student system
both Hazmat and myself got Bitch-Slapped out of the internet line to get student season tickets. Welcome to the shitty system I suppose.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
Shoulda joined marching band, wouldn't have to worry about that shit.
Addicted to Quack, #1 Oregon blog among female Duck fans, including the ageless and ever-radiant daisyduck.
by Takimoto on Aug 21, 2011 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I seriously considered it
I feel like there’s other things that I’d like to do though, and I can always play music in a more casual setting. I wouldn’t rule it out next year though.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
There's no time like the present.
I didn’t join my first year, and ended up missing out on an all-expenses-paid trip to El Paso.
Still haunts me sometimes.
Don't knock that El Paso trip, it was awesome.
Addicted to Quack, #1 Oregon blog among female Duck fans, including the ageless and ever-radiant daisyduck.
03 or 07?
I heard nothing good about ’03 whatsoever. “Hell Paso,” or so the legend went.
'07
I was in GGB at the time, and we went down on the team charter, three days before the rest of the band, to play one battle of the bands. Three days of per diem and free hotel for a single one-hour gig. The rest were spent at Chuck-E-Jesus, capture the flag through the hotel, and at the bottom of numerous bottles of “grape soda”. Best bowl trip I ever took.
Addicted to Quack, #1 Oregon blog among female Duck fans, including the ageless and ever-radiant daisyduck.
Both Hazmat and myself
Did you say you’re being hired by someone as a writer?
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
you WERE going to sell those tickets, YES?
"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
What good is it to them if you don't actually go to the games?
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 21, 2011 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
You also seem to think I'll be missing games.
I haven’t missed a duck home game since 1998, and that includes a game with a freshly broken arm (2001 USC) and dragging myself out of bed after 4 days of swine flu (2009 USC).
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
They why do you give a shit about missing out on tickets?
Unless you’re planning on selling them.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
Because now I either have to hit the lotto each weekend/buy a GA ticket/sneak in.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
Want some cheese to go with your whine?
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 21, 2011 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't give away the secret!
Make him join instead! He’ll actually have a ton of fun, he just doesn’t know it.
Addicted to Quack, #1 Oregon blog among female Duck fans, including the ageless and ever-radiant daisyduck.
I know that It'd be a blast
I just have other things I want to do as well…like I said, possibly next year.
The "Bill Simmons" of ATQ
I think the joke was about your poor grammar.
Addicted to Quack, #1 Oregon blog among female Duck fans, including the ageless and ever-radiant daisyduck.
I ran into some Duck fans at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance today. We high-fived a lot. It was fun.
Also, there was a large collection of pre-war MBZ display. One of them just said, Benz (which I had never seen before), so I took a picture of it for you, Benz:
by DuckUntilDeath on Aug 21, 2011 11:37 PM PDT reply actions
Once upon a time, there was Daimler, and there was Benz.
They joined to become Daimler-Benz. They eventually opened a boutique motorcar brand known as Mercedes. Etc.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Aug 21, 2011 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions
1908 Benz Grand Prix.
Part of the Mercedes-Benz White Knights.
by DuckUntilDeath on Aug 22, 2011 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Saw this in the coments on Jefferson article, thought it deserved a repost
It was reported that Jefferson threw 4 punches during the altercation. 3 of them missed the target and the 4th was intercepted and returned for a touchdown.
Dear Pit Crew,
If my ears aren't ringing, YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG.
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