Quack Fix: Ducks pound Wolf Pack, but still have plenty of room to improve
by jtlight on Sep 12, 2011 7:19 AM PDT
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Well, a 49-point win will sure go a long way to make your team look better than it might be. But hey, overreaction either way is what college football is all about. For me, this type of performance was exactly what I wanted to see against a team like Nevada. The Ducks did what they needed to do, and won big. But there were also enough mistakes for the Ducks to keep from getting complacent. It was the best of both worlds.
We've got a lot of quack to catch up on, so stick around after the jump for more articles, and a whole lot of videos. On to the quack:
- Chip Kelly is trying to keep the team on an even keel, saying that the Ducks are "somewhere in the middle" after a big loss and a big win. In this post, Moseley also has more thoughts from Kelly. He notes that a number of young players in the secondary played well, including Brian Jackson, Terrance Mitchell, and Erick Dargan.
- Ken Woody has his recap of the Nevada game. He says the Ducks improved greatly. But it's easy to look improved when you can simply out-match another team physically. Nevada couldn't even handle a simple wheel route, and made Oregon's offense look pretty great.
- Darron Thomas had a pretty good day Saturday. Andy McNamara says it's the 4th-highest rated game by a passer since 2005.
- Moseley's piece this morning is on the young Ducks who played this weekend. The Ducks had so many new players in, they didn't know what a TV timeout was.
- Aaron Fentress had a piece yesterday on Oregon's running game. There were bright spots, and I thought all the running backs did a good job, but the offensive line still has a ways to come. Carson York has some good thoughts on where the offensive line can improve in the piece.
- Two columnists talked about De'Anthony Thomas. Both Canzano and Schroeder had pieces. Click at your own risk.
- Oregon's got another star recruit coming to town, but this time it's in track. Lukas Verzbicas recently won the junior title at the world triathlon championships in honor of his friend that has cancer.
And here's all the videos, including Chip Kelly, Nick Aliotti, Mark Helfrich, Darron Thomas, LaMichael James, Colt Lyerla, Mark Asper, De'Anthony Tomas, and Carson York.
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My Nevada Observations
1. The O-Line still needs a lot of improvement
2. Michael Clay is a beast
3. De’Anthony is ridiculous
4. Secondary is very good
I wish we’d play a tougher opponent next Saturday. Missouri State just doesn’t seem like a good tune up for the conference game in Tuscon the following week.
This is exactly what I was thinking....
Doesn’t give our guys a chance to get reps against an opponent that is even on the same plane with U of A.
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Sep 12, 2011 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions
To put it mildly
Arizona did not look very good against Ok St. I think they are a good team to open Pac12 play against.
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Against UA...
Dion Jordan should have his coming out party. Both of their tackles are freshmen. We haven’t had a game where the dline could pin their ears back…that will be the case against UA. Antolin is literally their only back.
"I love Oregon's obsolete recruiting report on an unhealthy level. Just more proof how balla Chip Kelly really is." Dr. Saturday
Still have some nagging injuries to clear up.
And it’s also good to have time to work out some kinks in the offense. I’d rather have had Mizzy State first followed by Nevada then LSU but this is the hand we’ve been dealt.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Sep 12, 2011 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Better
I’m glad that we looked better this past Saturday, but can’t get too excited. It was a Nevada team that lost most of their playmakers from last year. Having said that, it concerns me that our defense gave up so many yards to that team. I’d love to see more playmakers on that side of the ball. Clay looks amazing, and I certainly hope that the ankle injury isn’t serious. Does anybody have an update on the extent of his injury?
Which… they really didn’t do. In 90 plays, they had only 5 that went for over 20 yards. 3 of those were on their first scoring drive.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
that's something that jumped out at me: the number of plays they ran,
and, of course, their time of possession (38 minutes!). Our poor defense was out there alot, against a fairly fast-paced team
scrappy
by Honka Playboy on Sep 12, 2011 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions
TOP isn't out of the ordinary.
That’s why we rotate so many defensive players during a game.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Sep 12, 2011 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that really that good a ratio for our defense? Even giving up 5 plays over 20 yards to Nevada seems like too much to me. I thought our defense, especially the d-line, looked underwhelming.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
But 5 out of 90 plays…
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-I-M-P-A-T-I-E-N-T".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
Five out of 90 still doesn’t seem that good to me when you consider the competition.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Maybe you are underestimating the competition.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-I-M-P-A-T-I-E-N-T".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
Nevada? In Autzen? After losing all the guys they lost? I don’t think so. At least not based on the expectations we have.
This is about what I expected from the d-line, but it seems to be worse than what a lot of others here were saying.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
If you listen to what Aliotti said last week, he was clear that Nevada’s offense is very difficult to play against – and nobody is even close to being as good as they are with it. He was being quite clear it wasn’t just coach speak either. He seemed legitimately concerned that they would be pretty effective and get yards.
Yes – They lost a lot of guys, but the only player they couldn’t replace was their QB.
If I hadn’t heard that interview with Aliotti before the game, I probably would have been surprised.
Also – they got a vast majority of their rushing yards in the 2nd half – mostly against our depth which was mainly defending the pass.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-I-M-P-A-T-I-E-N-T".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
They also had a senior at QB
He’s no Kaepernick, but he knows the system well and did a good job of executing it.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Sep 12, 2011 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Also, since 2007 Nevada has finished 12th, 3rd, 1st, and 3rd in rushing. Yeah, they had Kaepernick, Lippincott and Taua, but two of those 1000 yard rushers ended up as undrafted free agents.
Their system effectively produces rushing yards.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-I-M-P-A-T-I-E-N-T".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
FYPFY
Their gimmick system effectively produces rushing yards.
/ESPN’d
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Sep 12, 2011 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Nevada offense a gimmick? I think not...
If its a gimmick does that mean the 40 or more FBS and even pro teams who are attempting to emulate all or a portion of the Pistol are just stupid?
I applaud Chip for playing the reserves
I will root for Alabama or Ohio State when they play the Chinese...maybe.
yep
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Sep 12, 2011 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Nevada is a very solid offensive team. They know how to succeed. Our defense could have played better, but a lot of their yards were gained with backups in. I’d like to see play improve, but I’m not very concerned about it yet.
I think the main key is that it’s still a very young group. They had times where they looked like they weren’t playing with focus, and they gave up yards, and then plays they would click, and they made Nevada look helpless.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Not to mention we had a control of that game from the first drive.
against LSU we never gained control and we held them to one play of 20 or more yards.
"Last time I checked, there is no ‘Hall of Average.’ " Chip Kelly
i think this is the largest factor.
I don’t think the statistics are saying much. If they where telling Nevada would be better than LSU, considering we only gave one 20+ play to them. There is no doubt, people get comfortable when they’re convinced of the outcome and don’t always put in 100%. Sympathy probably played a large role as well.
"Last time I checked, there is no ‘Hall of Average.’ " Chip Kelly
More Stats
In 2 games when the game is tied or within one touchdown Oregon’s rushing defense has faced 35 carries and for a total of 104 yards. That’s a 2.971 yds/att average. They faced 42 carries last week when Oregon was ahead by 15+ for 235 yards.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
nevada has had many 1000 yard rushers before kapernick
and via taua (or however you spell it). that offense has been great for years no matter who they go against, the guys they lost made it otherworldly, but that offense is good.
www.searchingforakilismith.com
Last year 3.3% of all rushing plays run by opposing teams went for more than 20 yards. We had 3 rushing plays yesterday go for over 20, which was almost 6% of the rushing plays. Though we gave up only one 20+ yard play to LSU, which gives us a 4% rate on the season.
I wouldn’t call that a good ratio, but I think Nevada is a competent team offensively, and they had a good gameplan.
What seems to be interesting about the rushing defense so far this season is that it has not great statistics, but they have been pretty excellent in the first half. Last year’s defense had huge lapses early, and that hasn’t happened to this team.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I agree the D Line
does not seem to be getting much push. Against LSU, I thought that was reasonable. Nevada isn’t bad, but our D Line should have been more disruptive.
However, I still wonder what is being coached and what the particular game plan is. Did they just want them to occupy the O line so the LB’s and DB’s can make the plays?
My parents believed in me.
Again...
Heimuli is not 100% and that was evident. Keliikipi might not be either since he was held out over an extended period during camp. Hopefully these buys are getting rested up.
Hart and Hanna have been bright spots but we need Turner to regain form, and for Heimuli and Jordan to be disruptive. They are very capable. However, Heimuli losing strength in his arm due to injury in the NCG and starting out fall camp with an ankle problem have set him back.
"I love Oregon's obsolete recruiting report on an unhealthy level. Just more proof how balla Chip Kelly really is." Dr. Saturday
I don’t know. I just know our defense didn’t impress me all that much on Saturday, and we won’t get a chance to see if they’ve improved this week, since any results can basically be tossed out the window as virtually meaningless.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
LSU and Nevada...
are premier rushing offenses. This dline is banged up and young. We should get better. Arizona’s oline is terribly inexperienced and we get cal on a thursday night on a bye week cal (they are averaging 3.8 yards per carry). There is time to put it together for the one decent rush attack on the schedule. Seriously look at our schedule.
"I love Oregon's obsolete recruiting report on an unhealthy level. Just more proof how balla Chip Kelly really is." Dr. Saturday
Outside of Stanford...
who runs the ball as well as the two teams we faced?
"I love Oregon's obsolete recruiting report on an unhealthy level. Just more proof how balla Chip Kelly really is." Dr. Saturday
I’m not sure, but I expected the d-line to be better, based on what people were saying. So far, it looks like it will be an issue against good rushing teams, which is obviously not ideal. I think they’ll improve, but injuries happen – we can’t count on complete health.
Prior to the season, a lot of people here were confident the d-line would be as good or better than last year. So far I’d say that outlook is very optimistic. Not impossible, but unlikely.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Nevada returned 64 starts on the oline...
3 1/2 starter with the 1/2 starter being the actual starter but injured over half the year. So, really they returned 4 olinemen. That running back that beat out Ball didn’t beat him out because Ball is bad. Ball and Lampford ran the ball well last year. Nevada is going to rush for a lot of yards this year…probably a ton of yards. Throw in the fact that they got no where in the first half…it’s not as bad or good as our bipolar fanbase want to make it seem.
"I love Oregon's obsolete recruiting report on an unhealthy level. Just more proof how balla Chip Kelly really is." Dr. Saturday
Yeah, there's that too
/totallyalreadyknewthat…not
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Sep 12, 2011 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Until they got stuck in back to back to back short fields against LSU
our Dline held up great against one of the biggest, most physical lines in the country. And any Dline would have trouble if they were on the field that much. And Nevada had success, but they also have a great offensive scheme.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Sep 12, 2011 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Wait and see.
Every unit, including RB now that KJB is injured, has a lot of new faces and many have little or no experience. I understand your concern but it’s still too early to be pessimistic.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Sep 12, 2011 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t think I’m being pessimistic at all. I think the d-line is doing exactly what I thought they would do – be good at times and just okay at others, not as good as they were last year, with a chance to get closer as they get more experience.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Ok.
It just seemed you were worried they might not get better.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Sep 12, 2011 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure they’ll get better (health permitting). But I don’t think they’ll reach the level that a lot of people seemed excited about prior to the season. Those guys looked GREAT in spring ball, and we were hyped about the depth there.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
I still have no clue as to what level to expect.
I remain bullish on the secondary since they return (especially with Cliff reinstated) experienced players at all 4 positions. But as far as LB and DL it’s mostly potential and I just don’t know what to think yet.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Sep 12, 2011 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Polk at UW
Is probably the next major rushing threat behind Stanford, which isn’t saying a whole lot. Colorado’s got a good back too.
My parents believed in me.
Interesting about play counts...
Oregon ran 69 plays and scored 69 points…
If I wanted any lip from you, I'd unzip your pants.
In 60 minutes
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Sep 12, 2011 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought I saw his foot hang loose ...
dont know how to explain it. I think its a ligament injury and I am expecting him to be out for an extensive period of time. I really hope I am wrong… because he is a beast.
ssshhh....
I'm figuring he misses half the season.
Have no facts whatsoever to back that up. I just remember TJ Ward missing pretty much the whole ’09 season and am preparing myself for the worst. Thank god Kiko is playing again or it would not be pretty.
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Sep 12, 2011 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions
I missed most of the game.
How much playing time did Kiko and Cliff get?
"Last time I checked, there is no ‘Hall of Average.’ " Chip Kelly
Cliff didn’t get in at DB until late in the 3rd or the 4th quarter. He played on kick coverage though.
Not sure when Kiko was in.
Kiko was in early on in the game
I think I saw him on the field after the first few defensive plays. Then again I was drunk to It might have been in 2nd quarter :P
ssshhh....
No, I think Kiko was in right from the get go.
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Sep 12, 2011 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Kiko and Cliff
were in early on special teams only. Wasn’t until 3rd quarter that they resumed their normal positions.
My parents believed in me.
I think Kiko was in the LB rotation from the start.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Sep 12, 2011 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Your right
Kiko came in as backup middle LB halfway through the 1st. Cliff came in halfway thru the 3rd. Both played from the beginning on special teams.
My parents believed in me.
Yes, that sounds right.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Sep 12, 2011 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I dont think so...
he is not big enough to take a pounding like Barner and LMJ.
IF anything he might be a split 2 but not a definite replacement.
ssshhh....
You are probably more right on than my comment below
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Sep 12, 2011 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions
No, he won't
He had another fumble against Nevada (which he recovered, but it is still a fumble) and missed some blocks. Of course, his play was amazing and inspired but I don’t see him replacing a healthy Barner
I agree with this.....
Barner hasn’t done anything good in a game since the Civil War…..I know that isn’t too long, but he has looked so hesitant against Auburn and LSU. DaT looks like he doesn’t know what he doesn’t know yet……which can be the best thing ever sometimes.
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Sep 12, 2011 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions
LaMichael looked hesitant in both those games as well.
and our running game hadn’t looked good since then either. Kenjon plays so many rolls (slot, #2 back) that he may not put up the numbers we’d like, but that doesn’t mean he’s playing poorly. If Kenjon had played Saturday, I have no doubt he would have put up big numbers too.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Sep 12, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions
No, and he shouldn't.
Here’s what we know so far about KJB: He’s a proven commodity who is quick, durable, tough, and athletic. He hasn’t looked good in the past few games, but that happens to everyone.
Here’s what we know so far about DAT: He’s extremely quick, he’s tiny, and he occasionally likes to grease the ball up in pig fat because he likes the smell.
Yes, DAT had a brilliant game on Saturday, and yes, we’ll see a lot more exciting things from him this year, but if the coaches make a switch like that on the basis of one game, they’re incredibly reactionary. I don’t want to see DAT as a starter unless either (A) LMJ/KJB get hurt, or (B) he’s had another summer to spend in our weight room.
Just my two cents.
"[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 Sep 12, 2011 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Mmm...pig fat
Now with mustache guarantee!
by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 12, 2011 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes, I think so.
But, quite frankly, we now have 3.5 legit backs that can be on the field and have success on any given play.
What I think we missed against LSU was big-time playmaking. Our offense is predicated on getting enough reps in until someone can explode for a big play. We simply did not see this in the LSU game. Instead it was LaMichael waiting for holes created by the offensive line that never appeared. At some point you’ve gotta use your individual dynamic abilities to try to make a big play (Fat LaMike against Tennessee comes to mind).
Obviously ball security is going to be a process for the young DAT, but to me, especially since we have a loss under our belt, I think you take full advantage of the outrageous skills of the youngster.
Plus, it sucks, but KJB has never been the same since his injury.
I
Nope.
He probably bought more touches than he might otherwise have got, but he’s still learning the offense. That being said, we’ll happily have to get used to CK and Helf finding ways to get him the ball all over the field on offense and ST.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Sep 12, 2011 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Totally off-topic
But LOOK AT YOU, WAZZU!
To all the Cougar fans who lurk this board, I offer a sincere congratulations. I know you’ve played two cupcakes so far, but so did Wisconsin LOL SEE WHAT I DID THERE?
But yeah, I never, ever thought I’d see this happen this year, even if only after the first game or two. That it happened after two makes it all the more impressive.
"[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
I really am glad for their fans and players.
I sincerely hope they make a bowl and have a good season.
"And like lambs to the slaughter, the Braves take the field."- Skip Caray
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Sep 12, 2011 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, it has been a long drought for a decent fan base, good to see some success.
They will have to be careful about managing their expectations though. They have such a soft early season schedule it would be simple for them to be 4-1 and feeling great only to finish 5-7 and miss a bowl again. Of course, 5-7 is 2.5x more wins than last year, so pretty big strides.
Cliff Harris and Kiko Alonso’s work isn’t done, but their suspensions are
Harris, despite leading the nation last year with 23 passes defended, still has to work his way up the depth chart.
"Terrance Mitchell’s playing really well for us; Troy Hill’s been playing really well for us. We’re developing some depth in the secondary," Kelly said. "Just because a kid gets reinstated doesn’t mean you’re walking back in and we’re going to hand you the keys to the castle. You gotta earn it."
Aliotti said Harris still has some work to do off the field, too.
"He’s got to do better. … He’s a good kid, I like him a lot," Aliotti said. "Part of our job is to help young men grow into men of Oregon — real men. There’s times when I say, ‘Wow, he’s really starting to get this,’ but … that’s about all I want to say about Cliff right now."
He’s a good kid
Man, our team is full of these nowadays.
Our “refuge for good kids who saw something they shouldn’t” program is really paying off!
I don't mean to impose...
What a punk!
/amidoinitright?
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Sep 12, 2011 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Just because a kid gets reinstated doesn’t mean you’re walking back in and we’re going to hand you the keys to thecastlecar.
Speed Endurance Talent is how Track Town USA plays football. Win The Day
I'm guessing that was intentional word choice on the part of CK there.
God knows how many jokes would have been made with THAT quote.
Journalism allows almost anyone to direct questions they would never ask of their own friends at random people. --Chuck Klosterman
Castles have keys? Oh, yeah...
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by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 12, 2011 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
This is one of the best videos ever
Journalism allows almost anyone to direct questions they would never ask of their own friends at random people. --Chuck Klosterman
Is it just me,
or does anyone else think that Hill really didn’t play well last week? He had the pick, but he seemed to completely abandon his receiver in the flat a few times. I dont know if there were just defensive calls to leave a wideout completely uncovered for some reason, but it at least looked strange to say the least.
Tyler Lantrip, if you have so much as an even remotely good game, this Juju crap is DONE. Screw you Juju. /still bitter about the BCSNCG.
I was just watching the hightlights of Nevada on GoDucks
Did anyone else notice Vaughn hobbling at the end of DAT’s long TD? Looks like he rolled it on someone’s heal.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
Yup. He got hurt in the celebration.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-I-M-P-A-T-I-E-N-T".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
Any recollection if he played after that?
Or did the backups come in after that drive?
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Sep 12, 2011 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t remember him being back in after that. It didn’t look super serious from our perspective, but we didn’t know that Walter Thurmond’s knee exploded against Utah, since he walked off the field like a boss.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-I-M-P-A-T-I-E-N-T".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
That's cause it didn't.
His knee exploded against Cal. Opening kickoff. 42-3
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Sep 12, 2011 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
That's when it REALLY exploded.
Just like Dixon actually broke his knee against Arizona St.
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Oh, ok.
I guess like Jshu, I must have missed it during the Utah game cause I was at the game and don’t remember seeing him get injured.
And yeah, the Dixon thing definitely happened against ASU…..that was the last game of ours I didn’t watch. Maybe I better watch this game this weekend instead of studying for my pathophys test on monday come to think of it.
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Sep 12, 2011 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I can only imagine how many kids will be saved by banning Throwing O's
scrappy
by Honka Playboy on Sep 12, 2011 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I've thrown a few Os in my life.
I have trouble walking for several minutes afterwards.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
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No, he started limping as he finished up his block on the defender.
Hobbled out the back of the end zone. And speaking of blocking, he looks like he enjoys the dirty work, which is a good sign.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Sep 12, 2011 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
This
I saw it when I watched the game back on Sunday, when he finished the block, the toe of his cleat got caught in the turf. Nothing major.
Journalism allows almost anyone to direct questions they would never ask of their own friends at random people. --Chuck Klosterman
Yeah, kinda hopped/limped through the endzone.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Sep 12, 2011 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah. Their celebration happened not far from me, he looked like he was full goin' until they all broke up out of the pile of jumps and bumps. I noticed he was hobbling away after the celebration.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-I-M-P-A-T-I-E-N-T".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
We can handle name dropping
Injury dropping is too far!
Member of DaisyDuck's 2011 doody list.
And Cliff Harris was like, "VRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by DuckUntilDeath on Sep 12, 2011 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
How about bird droppings?
Stock droppings?
Journalism allows almost anyone to direct questions they would never ask of their own friends at random people. --Chuck Klosterman
If you watch the replay, you can see his toe catch right at the end, as Axe mentioned.
Looked like a “walk it off” sort of thing rather than something serious.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Sep 12, 2011 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Hearing a rumor
that Oklahoma’s regents met with the board from Texas today and informed Texas that they were no longer interested in staying in the Big 12 and wanted to head west, potentially bringing OSU with them.
It is being reported everywhere, but here is just one site: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/212479/20110912/oklahoma-pac-12.htm
Orangebloods.com is reporting the same thing
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Sep 12, 2011 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
UT is driving that rumor to put pressure on OU to stay.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Sep 12, 2011 1:07 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
How does that work?
How does spreading a rumor pressure the Sooners to stay put? Really, the only way to keep OU for the long haul is to agree to redo the media deal.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Sep 12, 2011 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Nevermind how it works...
The fact that it is coming from Chip Brown means that is probably what is happening.
I don't mean to impose...
Hmm?
They might be trying to, but I don’t see how it actually matters. I really don’t believe this would affect OU’s decision in any way. Matter of fact, if it’s this transparent it might steel their resolve to go ahead and just get it done.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Sep 12, 2011 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
What if we don't want them?
Seriously. Mountain time zone opponents are one thing. I don’t want us to expand just because we can.
Oklahoma is not Pacific in any way. And why give them even more entree into SoCal for recruits?
I think it’s a bad idea and will come back to bite us. Hell, I’d rather see BYU and someone else like Colorado St or Nevada than the Okies, prestige or not.
I don’t like these conferences spread all over the fucking country.
/curmudgeoned
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
Has the Pac-12 given any real indication they want to expand? This doesn’t quite seem like the SEC and Texas A&M.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Scott
has publicly said they are NOT looking to expand. Of course, when the the Aggies leave and all hell breaks loose, I’m sure he’ll be open to suggestions.
My parents believed in me.
I think all the speculation is coming from speculators (for lack of a better word). Everyone’s just assuming an invitation would be forthcoming, or that all OK has to do is say “Can we join you?” and Scott will be there with open arms.
It would have been one thing if the expansion last year, as proposed, had gone through, with Texas and whoever.
(For the record, I don’t want Texas either, although it might make recruiting there a bit less contentious.)
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
Scott is forcing OU to do the dirty work this time around, from what I've read.
It’s not that he/they (PAC-10 members) aren’t interested, it’s that he wants OU to be the active party this time after being stiffed at the last minute last year.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Sep 12, 2011 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
How hard would you laugh
if Oklahoma and Texas came knocking, and Scott just slammed the door in their faces?
Journalism allows almost anyone to direct questions they would never ask of their own friends at random people. --Chuck Klosterman
Ugh
Bo Lokombo on Michael Clay’s injury: “Other guys are going to have to step up.”
My parents believed in me.
Lots of tidbits from BoLo
Lokombo said he expects true freshman Rodney Hardrick, who has dressed the last two weeks, to make his debut Saturday due to Clay’s status.
Lokombo on the “O” hand signal being considered potentially unsportsmanlike: “We’re definitely aware of it.”
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Sep 12, 2011 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, this is all from Moseley's twitter
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Sep 12, 2011 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm curious as to why Hardrick.
Journalism allows almost anyone to direct questions they would never ask of their own friends at random people. --Chuck Klosterman
I guess a combination of that being his projected position and he being the youngster most ready?
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Sep 12, 2011 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Because guys with porny sounding names always excel.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 12, 2011 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Here’s your counter argument. Axel McQuaw
On a tangent note, where’s your customary HRDBonerPILLZ ad for the week? It’s sort of become the 2011 version of CaDuck’s avatar (The traitor-bastard).
Journalism allows almost anyone to direct questions they would never ask of their own friends at random people. --Chuck Klosterman
Still cogitating
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by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 12, 2011 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
He is better...
I know, I know…Wallace is a 4/5 star but those in the know said to watch out for Hardrick.
"I love Oregon's obsolete recruiting report on an unhealthy level. Just more proof how balla Chip Kelly really is." Dr. Saturday
My secret inside sources indicate that someone has video that may or may not show Clay’s MRI footage that could possibly give us an idea on whether or not there’s the possibility of a loose or strict timetable. Maybe. No promises, but really, I’m super, super serial guys!
/C*nz*no’d
Journalism allows almost anyone to direct questions they would never ask of their own friends at random people. --Chuck Klosterman
I'm thinking tibia/fibula
Pretty smashed up and not certain it’s human, I could be wrong.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 12, 2011 4:23 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Tibial Plateau Fx
My pt (not for this) was riding his daughters bike down a boat ramp a lost control. Instead of crashing he pit his leg straight out to try and stop. His foot caught on something and his femur was driven essentially through/into the top of his tibia.
by sacduxnutz on Sep 12, 2011 7:30 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm so glad we have
you doctors on here to share this really fascinating stuff.
NOT REALLY IF I WANTED TO BE TOTALLY GROSSED OUT I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT STUDYING HARDER AND LEARNING MATH SO I COULD GO TO MEDICAL SCHOOL MYSELF.
ATQ's #1 fan of ATQ Guys
Should we talk about smegma instead?
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Blech.
That’s almost as gross as the femur.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Sep 12, 2011 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Finally, we have men behaving badly and women disgusted by it.
Instead of men talking about the color of the pants they like to see their favorite players wear.
MAN GRRAAWWWWWWWWW
Ok, as you were.
Euler's #1 fan
by Bill Musgrave on Sep 12, 2011 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Baconaise FTW!
Journalism allows almost anyone to direct questions they would never ask of their own friends at random people. --Chuck Klosterman
If I wasn't going to smack you already
I would be all over it now.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Sep 13, 2011 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
YES
Everyone loves smegma…..the question is: Is it carcinogenic?
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Sep 12, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
If you were wondering why Missouri iced its own kicker twice at ASU..
.. Gary Pinkel explains it all for you.
They were trying to get Burfict to jump offsides.
That may not be the dumbest coaching move of the weekend, but I’m entertaining nominations for the award.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
I figured they were trying to draw an offsides
and if the kicker really knows that’s the plan, is it really icing him?
My parents believed in me.
If the kicker knew the plan, maybe.
Still not sure it’s a good idea to make him wait five minutes to make a kick.
THAT IS WHY YOU ICE THEM.
The other thing I don’t get: Why didn’t Erickson use HIS TOs (he had two IIRC) to ice him after Pinkel burned through his own? (He missed, so in retrospect it didn’t matter, but I would have burned them.)
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
Rushing the kicking team onto the field
to attempt a hurried FG and then getting it blocked because your line isn’t ready is up there for me.
/Utah v USC
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Rotating your QB in the middle of numerous series certainly merits a vote.
Euler's #1 fan
by Bill Musgrave on Sep 12, 2011 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
That's great coaching
if you enjoy jerking around your QB’s confidence just for the hell of it.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Tradition says use only one QB in a series.
Champions… do too.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-I-M-P-A-T-I-E-N-T".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
Though, Florida did bring out Tebow for a special Tebow package his Freshman year.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-I-M-P-A-T-I-E-N-T".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
The "jump pass" package.
Seems like he threw about 10 jump passes that freshman year.
Euler's #1 fan
by Bill Musgrave on Sep 12, 2011 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions
The closer you are to Heaven,
the more God helps you complete passes.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 13, 2011 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm Bill Musgrave.
I am God.
Euler's #1 fan
by Bill Musgrave on Sep 13, 2011 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
You a dyslexic speller.
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
And you, well, you are the Riddler.
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by Bill Musgrave on Sep 14, 2011 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
You are the sun, you are the rain.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 14, 2011 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
So Tra Carson can punch him.
Euler's #1 fan
by Bill Musgrave on Sep 12, 2011 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions
That was so dumb.
You spike it, take one shot at the endzone, then kick it. They had what, 12 seconds left?
Addicted to Quack, #1 Oregon blog among female Duck fans, including the ageless and ever-radiant daisyduck.
Why even spike it?
The clock wasn’t running. It was a PI penalty and the clock doesn’t start till the ball is snapped. You had 11 seconds which is plenty of time for an out route or even run up the middle to put the ball in position for a kick. Absolutely no reason to rush out and just to watch it all fuck up.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
At the very least, spike it and let your field goal team set up.
Give them 25 seconds to snap the ball, instead of 11.
Addicted to Quack, #1 Oregon blog among female Duck fans, including the ageless and ever-radiant daisyduck.
Huh??
It was a PI call, they get the whole play clock plus 11 seconds to run a play. If they spike it, they run time off the game clock for no reason.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
I thought they started the game clock on the ref's signal.
I’d had some beers by then, so I could have been making shit up.
Addicted to Quack, #1 Oregon blog among female Duck fans, including the ageless and ever-radiant daisyduck.
It was a PI penalty and the clock doesn’t start till the ball is snapped.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
I saw that.
I was unclear on the rule.
Addicted to Quack, #1 Oregon blog among female Duck fans, including the ageless and ever-radiant daisyduck.
Did I mention it was a PI penalty and the clock doesn't start till the ball is snapped?
Euler's #1 fan
by Bill Musgrave on Sep 12, 2011 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Herbie is explaining that right now
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
PELICAN
Addicted to Quack, #1 Oregon blog among female Duck fans, including the ageless and ever-radiant daisyduck.
If we could get Belotti to come back maybe he could do this same thing in the Civil War
What’s that you say? He already did? Oh and if he hadn’t done that we would be playing for our 5th straight ten win season? No way.
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Sep 12, 2011 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
True
Erickson could have really piled on.
In the end, 48 yards is never a gimme and it had been raining too.
My parents believed in me.
considering the conditions and the distance
it’s hard to fault Pinkel for trying to get closer. He might have figured it was a sure miss either way, so why not try to get a bit closer.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Sep 12, 2011 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
OK. Maybe one time. But twice?
“Well, we didn’t draw them offsides last time, but I BET IT WORKS THIS TIME!”
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
Well, I guess we've made ourselves heard.
He even calls us Oregon Nation. Guess that’s why it’s ok now, because it’s patriotic. Do your duty and throw up your O!
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Pereira now says it's ok
As long as it isn’t prolonged or directed at an opponent as a taunt
"Ted, you're forcing me to be the voice of reason, and it's not a good look for me!" - Barney Stinson
So it was legal, then for one day (in which no games were played) it was illegal, then it was legal again the next day. It’s like it never even happened.
I feel like I've seen this before
You suspend a star player so that the NCAA can un-suspend him. Did someone sneak the “O” an illegal benefit or something?
Journalism allows almost anyone to direct questions they would never ask of their own friends at random people. --Chuck Klosterman
I just liked the way you thought.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-I-M-P-A-T-I-E-N-T".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
They shot first!
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-I-M-P-A-T-I-E-N-T".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
by JShufelt on Sep 12, 2011 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
The past tense does not seem to indicate its a minor problem
“What happened to Mike was a big loss,” defensive end Dion Jordan said. “But I’m pretty sure we’ve got enough people that’s ready to get in there and play. We do a lot of rotating and things like that, so somebody is going to have to come in and fill his shoes because he’s down. Somebody else is going to have to pick it up.”
My parents believed in me.
I wonder if they'll move BoLo over and start him there?
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Sep 12, 2011 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Negatory
sounds like Kiko will start in the middle, and Stuckey moves to the weak side…they really seem to like having Bo as the utility LB off the bench…a Manu Ginobli of the defense, if you will.
Journalism allows almost anyone to direct questions they would never ask of their own friends at random people. --Chuck Klosterman
Is it just me or does this sound horrible?
Like season ending or close to it……
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Sep 12, 2011 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
If it's season ending...
it will be announced.
"I love Oregon's obsolete recruiting report on an unhealthy level. Just more proof how balla Chip Kelly really is." Dr. Saturday
DeWitt has played well. That sounds sane.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Sep 12, 2011 3:37 PM PDT reply actions
Fail, meant for Axe, above
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Sep 12, 2011 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone referred to the rental-car part of the Harris situation as being unresolved as far as the NCAA goes.
This was part of one of Jude’s columns:
“After looking into the incident, the NCAA and Pac-12 told Oregon that the school did not need to self-report a violation related to Harris’ use of the rental car, a UO spokesman said Saturday.”
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Sep 12, 2011 4:17 PM PDT reply actions
I love the righteous indignation of our rivals’ reactions to the story. Especially the whole, “Some people are saying she’s his girlfriend, some aren’t. Who’s lying here? Follow the money, blah blah blah, etc.”
Casual sex, people.
Heh.
The Bieb fans especially have been focusing more on our program than their own the past year and a half, and for obvious reasons (they are bad). They want to believe there’s more to the Harris story, beyond all reason, because it makes them feel better when the performance of their own team cannot.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Sep 12, 2011 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Schadenfreude is OK, but it’s important to understand that the issue is with your own house is burning down, and not that your neighbor’s needs a new roof.
The "Beano Cook" of ATQ.
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Romo
Why is Andrea Kramer trying to eye fuck me?
My name is not Bryce.
by Im Chris Hansen on Sep 12, 2011 4:29 PM PDT reply actions
Barkley has already mastered that move.
He’s NFL ready.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Sep 12, 2011 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
He's taken it to a new level, has Barkley. He goes between his legs with the ball.
"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
Please don't make fun of my fantasy quarterback.
Journalism allows almost anyone to direct questions they would never ask of their own friends at random people. --Chuck Klosterman
Dude....no.
We have no desire AT ALL to hear about your fantasies.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Sep 13, 2011 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions
He is quite hunky, though.
Plus I’m sure axemen fantasizes about his golfing abilities.
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by HoodRiverDuck on Sep 13, 2011 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions
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