Darron Thomas to enter the 2012 NFL Draft
by jtlight on Jan 14, 2012 6:07 PM PST
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Shocking news coming out this afternoon. Darron Thomas, set to enter his senior year already one of the most successful quarterbacks in Oregon history, will forgo his senior year and enter the NFL draft.
From the University of Oregon, here is Darron's statement:
"I came to this decision on behalf of myself and my family," Thomas said. "I have a dream of playing in the NFL and I'm going to pursue those dreams.
"I would like to thank everyone in Oregon for all their support and I would thank the coaches for all their help, especially Coach (Chip) Kelly." Thomas added. "I love my teammates and wish them the best of luck, and am confident they will continue the winning tradition that has been established. Last but not least, I thank all the Oregon fans for their help and support."
As those of you around here know, I was one of the biggest defenders of Thomas. I think there are few QBs in the country that can run Oregon's offense as effectively as Thomas. Yeah, he has some work to do mechanically, but Thomas is great under pressure, is a spectacular decision-maker, and led Oregon to the best two-year stretch in school history. He also leaves Oregon as the all-time leader in touchdown passes, despite only starting for two season.
With Thomas at the helm, Oregon was a top 5 team heading into next season. Without him, we get to see what Bryan Bennett or Marcus Mariotta will do. Both are supremely talented athletes, and it will be exciting to see what they can do. But losing both LaMichael James and Darron Thomas to the draft is a big blow for the team. These two were the leaders of the Oregon offense, and took the team to levels we have never seen.
But beyond the impact on Oregon football, this seems like a bizarre decision for Thomas. He had not been spoken very highly of as a pro prospect, and has some obvious footwork and mechanical problems that will be tough to overcome at the next level.
But despite those questions, I think Chip Kelly says it best.:
"As in all cases, we educate our players with the information we feel will be beneficial to them throughout the process but ultimately, the decision is left up to the players," Oregon Head Coach Chip Kelly said. "I will always support Darron in his decision and want to thank him for everything he has done for this program. He obviously has played a major role in elevating Oregon football to new heights and I wish him well in the future."
I wish nothing but the best for Darron moving forward, and hope this decision works out for him. Thank for for the memories Darron, and good luck.
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This sucks.
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by jtlight on Jan 14, 2012 6:09 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
maybe he thinks he's smoked all that's here.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Chesterfield's been upstaged.
@Jill_Savage 14m
Both Darron Thomas and Bryan Bennett are currently trending nationwide right now.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Beat of luck to Darron
Doesn’t change the ceiling for 2012. Last redshift sophomore went 12-0 in regular season.
by Duckfreak on Jan 14, 2012 6:12 PM PST via mobile reply actions
And that redshirt sophomore sucked, according to many
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DT was an all-time great
Which was his worst season? The one he lost in the natty by a field goal after setting the BCS championship passing yardage record and leading the tying drive + 2-point conversion. Or the one he won the schools first Rose Bowl in 95 years?
Dude is a winner- and was fun to watch. Bennett I think may have a higher ceiling if he can stand tough in the pocket like DT.
by Duckfreak on Jan 14, 2012 6:27 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
I'm shocked but...
After hearing his reasoning of he didn’t think he could elevate his status & he’s already got his degree I can understand why he left. I wouldn’t mind if my Eagles drafted him late to develop under Andy Reid
The Legend
by KJ Brophy on Jan 14, 2012 6:12 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
If that's his reasoning, he's getting some really bad advice
He’d benefit greatly from having another year of working on his mechanics, being in a more pass oriented offense, and being a leader of a team that will compete for a Pac and National Championship.
Bad decision.
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by Matt Daddy on Jan 14, 2012 7:31 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
agreed
It is a poor decision, which is too bad for a QB who is a great decision maker. DT is not fast, has a slight build, poor footwork and a slow windup. He could dedicate himself to fixing those last 2 and dramatically improve his draft spot As it is he is in for a tough draft day
by OregonNYC on Jan 14, 2012 8:38 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
I've seen a lot of people saying it, but I still don't understand what indication there ever was that we'd pass more next year.
Things like that.
I think it was generally an assumption based upon the talent we have returning. A perceived upgrade at WR (real or not), as well as TE with more bodies and athletes (could happen, entirely speculative), less depth at RB with LaMike gone.
And having a 3rd year starter in Darron.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
Thomas' talent for the zone read was really underrated.
A lot harder than he made it look.
That being said
I’m surprisingly comfortable with the prospect of BB at the helm. Kid showed he had cajones.
This is really true
This aspect of the game is what is going to take the most practice for BB in fall camp and the early season.
And he won’t have LMJ to lean on. Have the veteran Kenjon there will certainly help.
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Well, look at it this way
At least this DT offseason news has nothing to do with ganja.
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by benzduck on Jan 14, 2012 6:13 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Shocking certainly
but I certainly wish him the very, very best. Thanks for the NCG and the Rose Bowl win, Darron!
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Thank you, Darron!
The last two years have been perhaps the best two seasons to be a Duck fan of my lifetime. Thank you for leading us to new heights. Best of luck at the combine and in the draft.
by andrewgolfsalot on Jan 14, 2012 6:13 PM PST reply actions
Moseley with a good point
@DuckFootball
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Mel Kiper’s top five junior QBs this year are Luck (Stan), Jones (OK), Barkley (USC), Griffin (Bay), Wilson (Ark.). Three stayed in school.
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That's something that I was thinking,
Maybe he saw all the returning talent, and figured he wasn’t going to face a better QB market next year.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
Sanchez did the same thing in 2009.
Bradford and McCoy returned, he made his move.
Kelly sounds a little jilted in his quote, but it’s miles more diplomatic than Carroll’s “Mark’s really going against the grain here, we’ve communicated that to him.” (quote approximated from memory)
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Jan 14, 2012 6:23 PM PST up reply actions
I'm shocked
But you know what, best of luck to you Darron, you proved all the haters wrong, go forth and prove the NFL haters wrong too.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Oh I really hope there aren't any haters
I’m certainly not one! He’s done so much for us and deserves to make whatever decision he thinks is right.
Anyone who is a hater is a rotten, small person.
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He's trading an opportunity for Duck football immortality for a chance at a clipboard job. At best
Somewhere Bill Musgrave is raising a toast, knowing his career record is safe for at least another three years.
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Wow -- very surprising.
Thanks for all the hard work, DT, and thanks so much for two amazing years. Best of luck to you, buddy.
BUT I JUST CAN’T BELIEVE IT UNTIL THERE’S A FANPOST ABOUT IT
(checks fanposts)
OK FINE MAYBE A FANSHOT
(checks fanshots)
NO. NO. I NEED TWO FANSHOTS BEFORE I —
(checks fanshots)
Carry on, DT.
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by ProbablyMonty on Jan 14, 2012 6:15 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
My friend says
He was probably worried about Bennett nipping at his heels. After that finish this season is there any way he isn’t the starter next season?
"We aren't into making statements, we are into winning games" -Chip Kelly
by UOfootball on Jan 14, 2012 6:16 PM PST via mobile reply actions
No way does Kelly undercut him.
So long as he stayed healthy, this was his team guaranteed.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
I think the "QB Controversy" thing hurt DT
This feels like he felt unappreciated, and didn’t want to deal with more calls for Bennet when all he has done is kicka$$ up and down the field. Best of luck DT, but damn, if you would have stayed……
Nah, he's got way tuffer skin than that. It was a deal for him, a bidness deal.
He’s been to school on shutting out the fans, he couldn’t stay as cool as he has stayed if he hadn’t learned how to handle
ALL kinds of pressure. Anything else and its just us flattering ourselves.
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by Famous Duck on Jan 15, 2012 8:42 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
BJ Kelley says...
Bj Kelley @Rocket23k 2m Reply Retweeted Favorite · Open
I PROMISE we don’t have anything to worry about as far as QB! Congrat’s to DT!
AKA DT was the second best QB on the team
Toby is the worst.
by gitterfidder on Jan 14, 2012 6:18 PM PST up reply actions
Or, we are loaded with talent at the QB position. We’ll be more than fine, but DT was special. We don’t know yet if the other QBs are special.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Someone remind him how Oregon's last RS Sophomore did @ USC.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
I'll steal a quote from Chris Berman
That’s why they play the games
Did anyone expect the Chiefs to beat the Packers this year?
The Legend
Anything can happen in a championship game. USC didn’t “win” it, but they are now the overwhelming favorites.
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by jtlight on Jan 14, 2012 6:30 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
I think us being the underdog by a "long shot" could be exactly what we need
This is also the perfect season to be breaking in a new starter. We have three automatic wins to start the season and 5 of our first 6 at home.
We have some great defensive players returning, including our defensive tackles, which should make it hard for teams to run the ball against us to play ball control and eat up the clock. This will allow Bennett the ability to make a few more mistakes, as the offense will get more opportunities on offense.
The option with Bennett, Kenjon and DAT is going to be absolutely lethal now. Granted we will have to be able to throw the ball to keep defenses honest, I actually believe we might have the speed to run the zone read against an 8 man front.
Marriotta will also be a challenger for the job, which will keep BB working hard.
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Jan 14, 2012 8:02 PM PST up reply actions
I think the offense might actually be more diverse and dangerous next year
Barner is a better pass catcher out of the backfield than LMJ. DAT will be getting more touches. We’ll have a sub-4.3 WR that can blow the top off of any D. Huff should be healthy and more explosive. Tuinea and Paulson will likely be getting replaced by less experienced, but more explosive athletes. BB will be running more than DT, stressing the D more in the read option.
This!
CK adjusts the offense according to the weapons he has to work with. I see more passing in our future.
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by Chewbacca5000 on Jan 14, 2012 8:25 PM PST up reply actions
Thing is, I saw this in our future before today.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
Wise one you are.
"I thought we were going to see an @ESPN highlight where (DT) was gonna rip the knee brace off...like Forrest Gump running down the field." Chip Kelly
That's fine with me.
Running around with the giant target on your back has to get old after a while.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 9:25 PM PST up reply actions
We'll see
That’s why they play the games.
If DT can win the Pac championship his 1st year, I don’t see why BB can’t.
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Look, even Masoli could win a PAC-10 championship.
We’re fine.
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by ProbablyMonty on Jan 14, 2012 6:23 PM PST up reply actions
darron was a late round pick at best so while this has some effect, not nearly as much a year getting his mechanics better
I would be shocked if he is even drafted
by ppilot on Jan 14, 2012 6:17 PM PST via iPhone app reply actions
I love DT (despite my BB love) and sadly agree with this
will he get drafted?
Toby is the worst.
by gitterfidder on Jan 14, 2012 6:21 PM PST up reply actions
I think he’ll get drafted, but it’ll be in the last couple rounds.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I don't think he will get drafted.
But maybe a team like Denver or Carolina will pick him up to add depth.
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Jan 14, 2012 8:03 PM PST up reply actions
I guess one of my policies is that you can’t fault a guy for bolting if he has his degree. I just hope this all works out for him. it does seem questionable as far as his draft prospects this year stand.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
by omb on Jan 14, 2012 6:19 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
You know
Darron isn’t the best Oregon QB of my lifetime (he’s third behind Dixon and Harrington) but damn if he didn’t make the most of what he has.
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Mariota's time to shine
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 14, 2012 6:24 PM PST via iPhone app reply actions
And thanks for the memories Darron. I stuck with you through thick and thin and damn if you didn’t repay us all in kind.
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 14, 2012 6:25 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Indeed.
I wish him nothing but the best.
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by ProbablyMonty on Jan 14, 2012 6:26 PM PST up reply actions
Im with you.
With LMJ being gone and more receivers coming in maybe DT felt like his starting position wasn’t rock solid if we became a more passing oriented offense.
Chewy is grasping at straws here.
"My carpet is made of velcro."
by Chewbacca5000 on Jan 14, 2012 6:26 PM PST up reply actions
Guess this is an appropriate thread
I’ll be updating my NCAA 12 roster file for what we saw over the season/player defections/etc over the long weekend, so if you have my rosters on Xbox 360 you’ll want to download the new ones.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
I wish him the best of luck.
This will certainly make this off season more exciting. I didn’t have this nervous feeling before now.
"I thought we were going to see an @ESPN highlight where (DT) was gonna rip the knee brace off...like Forrest Gump running down the field." Chip Kelly
At least Bennett will have a nice long adjustment period to start the season.
The weak OOC looking like a gift right now.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
by omb on Jan 14, 2012 6:28 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
How long until the other shoe drops?
Maybe he’s leaving because CK’s taking the Miami job?
LEMMINGS.
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Ooh, hey, you're NOT a mod
SO YOU CAN JUST SHUT YOUR GODDAMN WHORE MOUTH
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by ProbablyMonty on Jan 14, 2012 6:29 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Nah that's not it
Clearly the NCAA is announcing on Monday that they are slamming us with a 20 scholly cut and 3 yr bowl ban.
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Or both.
/eternal pessimist
/notallowedtohavenicethings
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by benzduck on Jan 14, 2012 6:34 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Cheer up Ilsa
We’ll always have Pasadena.
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by daisyduck on Jan 14, 2012 6:41 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Here's looking at you, kid.
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by benzduck on Jan 14, 2012 6:43 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I thought I told you never to run that zone read play again!
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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 14, 2012 8:35 PM PST up reply actions
If she can stand it, I can! RUN IT!
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There ain't nobody watchin', RUN IT!
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by HoodRiverDuck on Jan 15, 2012 6:51 AM PST up reply actions
This, Bryan Bennett, could be the start of a beautiful friendship
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 15, 2012 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
Best of luck to DT
Thanks for all the wins and great games.
This doesn’t change my expectations for next year though. BB has already started a game, seen minutes in tight situations and will have 3 games to ease into the position. With the massive amount of offensive talent we’ll have and the cupcake schedule, it’s about as easy a transition as could be hoped for.
Ok, I'm not in the lets all talk about next year just fuckin yet!
I’m going to get another beer, then I’m gonna think about what the last 3 years has meant.
DT, THANK YOU!!
For Oregon, King Kelly, and St Quack!
Well, two years, anyway
He redshirted in 09
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Thanks for the Scout team work?
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Jan 14, 2012 6:39 PM PST up reply actions
Thanks for... *sob* Everything!
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Jan 14, 2012 6:44 PM PST up reply actions
Yes I should have said 3 years not last 3 years.
Thanks Daisy.
For Oregon, King Kelly, and St Quack!
Here's another good point
@Dan_Rubenstein
Dan Rubenstein
Weird thing re: Darron Thomas is he was never truly beloved like Dixon/Joey at their ends, but he’s Oregon’s most successful QB ever.
The Legend
Partly because we all thought he would be back.
We had our nostalgia parties scheduled for next year.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
by omb on Jan 14, 2012 6:45 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I think Joey had kind of the lovable, mama's boy personality and was unexpectedly awesome of a passer.
Dixon we had basically 3/4 of one year of awesomeness with and high hopes before the poor guy tore up his knee. With Darron we kind of had high expectations, he met those expectations, and he also made puzzling mistakes at some points that we thought just shouldn’t happen. All the same, DT was awesome for us.
Things like that.
Posted this s few days ago, worth repeating... With some editing
Darron Thomas. For a QB who isn’t even the best QB on his team…
… he now ranks very highly in Oregon’s historic passing stats, after only two seasons as a starter.
Season:
Two of the top six slots in Yards Per Pass Attempt: #5 2011 (8.1), #6 2010 (8.0)
DT ranks #11 and #15 all time in Yards Per Game, ahead of Dan Fouts even.
And in raw yardage DT is #6 (2010) and #8 (2011) all time.
Career:
DT is now #7 all time with 5910 yards — in essentially two seasons — and needed 86 yards to pass Dan Fouts for 6th place. Thomas was on pace to break Bill Musgrave’s career record of 8343 yards before the end of next season.
He already holds the career TD pass record, with 66 after the Rose Bowl.
His TD/INT ratio, currently 3.9:1, is unlikely to fall below that of the former record holder, Akili Smith (3:1).
DT’s completion percentage is currently 61.3%, 2nd all-time to Dennis Dixon’s 63.9%.
Worth noting that of Oregon’s top 10 most productive QBs, only Akili Smith was a two-year starter like Thomas.
Pretty good for someone who can apparently overthrow the broad side of any barn, and clearly isn’t as good as the guy on the bench.
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by benzduck on Jan 14, 2012 6:32 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
Expectations
Mine just dropped. With DT and DAT and Kenjon, plus no more true freshman at corner I thought we had a good shot to get back to the NCG (assuming we could beat USC twice).
Now I believe getting back to the Rose Bowl (10-2) would be tops, Alamo realistic, Holiday not out of the question. Thankfully, our first five games should be easy with lots of running and lots of easy throws for BB. Best of luck to DT but I see another Dennis Dixon type career future.
Mine are still the same
We’re going to win min. 11 games next year, I don’t see us losing to anyone but USC.
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This..its not as if we're driving off a cliff next season, unlike, say, Stanford.
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Alamo is worst case.
C’mon now. Far too much talent returning to think it goes any lower than the Alamo.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 9:28 PM PST up reply actions
What round is he projected at?
I never heard his name at all in draft projections..
In other words, Go Bears!
To be fair, that'd have been in large part because he wasn't expected to declare.
But I can’t imagine he’d possibly go higher than sixth.
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by ProbablyMonty on Jan 14, 2012 6:41 PM PST up reply actions
That's probably the main thing.
No one was expecting him to declare this year, so it never really crossed anyone’s mind.
He’s a project QB. That being said, he probably has the a lot of potential to learn.
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Jan 14, 2012 6:43 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, I'm sure the aren't any of those around
/checksPittsburghbench
/sobs
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The new roster rules in the NFL (as part of the new CBA) make that really tough.
Previously, you could have a special designated QB who didn’t count against your 45 man active gameday roster, but if he went in, you couldn’t bring your other QBs back into the game.
They did away with that in the new CBA.
The result was about half the teams in the league dropped to only 2 QBs on their 53 man roster, and gambled with keeping the third QB on the practice squad.
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Jan 14, 2012 6:50 PM PST up reply actions
Kelly is going to draft him in the 6th.
"I thought we were going to see an @ESPN highlight where (DT) was gonna rip the knee brace off...like Forrest Gump running down the field." Chip Kelly
(whimper)
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by ProbablyMonty on Jan 14, 2012 6:43 PM PST up reply actions
I was joking.
I doubt he gets drafted at all.
"I thought we were going to see an @ESPN highlight where (DT) was gonna rip the knee brace off...like Forrest Gump running down the field." Chip Kelly
He'll soon learn:
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by ConfofChamps on Jan 15, 2012 11:13 AM PST up reply actions
Schedule
I can’t imagine we lose to anyone but USC and we have a good shot to beat them. Win or lose in LA on Nov 3rd we probably play them again in the PAC-12 Championship game. Either team beating the other two times in a season should lead directly to the NCG.
Sat, Sep 01 Arkansas State Eugene, Ore. TBA
Sat, Sep 08 Fresno State Eugene, Ore. TBA
Sat, Sep 15 Tennessee Tech Eugene, Ore. TBA
Sat, Sep 22 Arizona * Eugene, Ore. TBA
Sat, Sep 29 Washington State * at Seattle, Wash. (CenturyLink Field) TBA
Sat, Oct 06 Washington * Eugene, Ore. TBA
Thu, Oct 18 Arizona State * at Tempe, Ariz. TBA
Sat, Oct 27 Colorado * Eugene, Ore. TBA
Sat, Nov 03 USC * at Los Angeles, Calif. TBA
Sat, Nov 10 California * at Berkeley, Calif. TBA
Sat, Nov 17 Stanford * Eugene, Ore. TBA
Sat, Nov 24 Oregon State * at Corvallis, Ore. TBA
Sc's OoC is marginally tougher
Roadie with Syracuse, and Notre Dame — not sure where.
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Even if we win at the Coliseum...
trap game?
15-yard penalty for my avatar. /Pereira'd
by Brass-billed on Jan 15, 2012 5:44 PM PST up reply actions
Let down game.
Tough game on the road following what will be either a monumental win or a deflating loss in a big stage game.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
I have a hard time thinking that we will lose any games in which we play next year.
"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
You haven't been a Duck fan for long, I trust.
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by benzduck on Jan 15, 2012 9:04 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
40 years
"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
by Famous Duck on Jan 16, 2012 10:21 AM PST up reply actions
5.01 official this offseason if memory serves me correctly (electronic meaning hand timed is prob. 4.8)
Toby is the worst.
by gitterfidder on Jan 14, 2012 6:47 PM PST up reply actions
Gotta be faster than that. Don't we have linemen who run 5.something
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Chewy feels better now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXFHH1DkfS8&feature=youtu.be
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by Chewbacca5000 on Jan 14, 2012 6:47 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Thats what I was thinking.
"My carpet is made of velcro."
by Chewbacca5000 on Jan 14, 2012 7:42 PM PST up reply actions
Jesus, he's 6'4"
and he runs like that? Let’s hope he lives up to his highlight reel.
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by Brass-billed on Jan 14, 2012 7:48 PM PST up reply actions
I know,
for some reason, I felt like Mariota was a shorter QB, probably because Randall was taller during recuriting.
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Jan 14, 2012 8:04 PM PST up reply actions
Gonna need to work on some stuff though.
after watching DAT in the LSU game, the way Mariota carries the ball on the run has safeties everywhere drooling.
15-yard penalty for my avatar. /Pereira'd
by Brass-billed on Jan 14, 2012 8:07 PM PST up reply actions
Mariota IS the Chose One.
The One who brings Balance to the Offense. But it wasn’t supposed to be so soon.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 9:30 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Am I really the only one who rec'd this.
"My carpet is made of velcro."
by Chewbacca5000 on Jan 14, 2012 10:01 PM PST up reply actions
I rec'd it because I love the typo that makes me think it's a redneck version of Star Wars.
BUT YOU IS THE CHOSE ONE
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by HoodRiverDuck on Jan 15, 2012 6:53 AM PST up reply actions
There ain't no Rebel bases in Aintry.
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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 15, 2012 10:01 AM PST up reply actions
I watched that highlight reel a few times and came away impressed with Mariota, but also pretty struck by how bad those Hawaiian defenses seemed.
Things like that.
Barner says STFU
@KBDeuce4 Get my off boy DT ur not walking in his shoes so u don’t know what his reasoning is for leaving God bless bro do ya thing
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
by axemen23 on Jan 14, 2012 6:50 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
Things like this almost make me want to join the twitters.
When a bunch of jerks are being jerks, it makes one want to pitch in and show how supportive reasonable fans are. And how we’re mostly confused because we want what’s best for him.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
On second thought, bah, enough with the twitters.
And enough with media guys telling us how much “the fans” don’t give a damn about DT.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
Fixed for you
When a bunch of jerksClemsons are being jerksClemsons, it makes one want to pitch in and show how supportive reasonable fans are. And how we’re mostly confused because we want what’s best for him.
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 14, 2012 10:24 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Mandel says "whatever"
Stewart Mandel (@slmandel)
1/14/12 6:55 PM
It was fun watching Darron Thomas the past 2 years. Best of luck to him. Oregon, of course, won’t miss a beat with Bennett.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
I think we’ll miss a beat, but if we’ve learned anything under Kelly, it’s that we will continue to produce at a ridiculous rate.
It really comes down to consistency, which had dropped considerably this year, and will likely not improve with a raw QB.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Position improved when Masoli left before senior year after guiding team to Rose Bowl
Every qb has been lights out for Kelly. Talented kid entering his 3rd year in the system and has real game experience? Does anyone remember 2008? Masoli showed up on a bus Thursday then ended up playing most of the game Saturday against the Huskies no less in the opener.
That huskies team went 0-12….
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Jan 14, 2012 7:32 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
delicious
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
by dvieira on Jan 14, 2012 7:33 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
He Q.B.d us to ROSE BOWL VICTORY
He need do no more. Good luck D.T.; love you forever.
We are not collectively freaking because of how well Bennett played. We believe.
by Great Sergios Ghost on Jan 14, 2012 6:59 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
As if this day couldn't get any more depressing
I’m 30 minutes away from owing Fentress a giant crow-infested lunch.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
by axemen23 on Jan 14, 2012 7:00 PM PST reply actions 5 recs
THAT'S A REC!
"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
For the non twitterers on the group, I think you owe us an explanation of that wager.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
What's there to explain?
I bet Fentress lunch at Red Robin that the Broncos would beat the Patriots.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
That was foolish.
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Yes, I am on twitter.
by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 14, 2012 7:16 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
What a silly bet.
Tom Brady and the Gronk care not for your puny “Tebow Magic.”
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
You just wanted a Red Robin Date with Fentress.
Admit it.
"My carpet is made of velcro."
by Chewbacca5000 on Jan 14, 2012 7:18 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs
You're maybe 1/3 right.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
actually more like 1/2
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Change date to "chance to pick local sportswriter's brain for a couple hours"
and you’re right.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Wow, how ballsy of you to put it all on the line.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Jan 14, 2012 7:18 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Sorry, Jarod,
F’s comment made me see red. Thanx for cutting me a little slack.
"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
You and I both know that I win this bet even though the Broncos lost
assuming he doesn’t pull a twitter “duck and run” on me.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Watch him pull a Kansas State on you and cancel.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
And then he'll have to schedule
with copywriter from Willamette Week instead.
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by daisyduck on Jan 14, 2012 7:22 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Why would you ever, EVER do that?
The whole world knew the Broncos were about to get pole-axed. Why didn’t you?
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 9:32 PM PST up reply actions
Think about what you know about me, and what Fentress does for a living
then get back to me.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
You coulda been somebady! You coulda been a contenda!
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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 14, 2012 9:44 PM PST up reply actions
Personally, I'm not a fan of the night terrors, so I'll not do that.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 9:45 PM PST up reply actions
Packers.
Develop him behind Rodgers, then unleash him. Please, God, let it be, let it be….
15-1
Back on track to Super Bowl XLVI!
MattFlynn4StartingQB
So...he rides the bench for the next 10-15 years?
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 9:33 PM PST up reply actions
I only have the QB that preceded him to go by.
Neener neener.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 15, 2012 12:52 AM PST up reply actions
this depresses me
I never really though of him as an NFL QB but we shall see
Matt Joyce > Gabe (Insert last name here)
http://m.espn.go.com/general/blogs/blogpost?blogname=ncfnation&id=58372
Ted Miller thinks he just declared himself eligible for free agency as he will not be drafted. Smh
TDP thinks he just ran away from the NCAA hammer
that made me smile.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
I’ll let you know the next time I care about what anyone on that blog thinks.
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
by dvieira on Jan 14, 2012 7:04 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Did anyone else know that January 18th is
The day that China begins text message surveillance, blocking customers from the country’s two largest operators for lewd messages?
The day Baseball owners unanimously approve interleague play in 1997?
Pink Floyd’s “Wall” hits #1?
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Rose Bowl!
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Didn't they tell you? We haven't won since 19...FUCK
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
I’ll let you know the next time I care about what anyone on that blog thinks.
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Ted sure doesn't pull any punches.
I wonder – I never heard about Thomas requesting a draft evaluation. If it’s such a terrible decision, you’d think the NFL would also have told him that.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
He already did the paperwork for his free agency thingy.
i don’t know what its called exactly or where I read it(probably somewhere in these comments) but it’s true I tell ya.
"I thought we were going to see an @ESPN highlight where (DT) was gonna rip the knee brace off...like Forrest Gump running down the field." Chip Kelly
In other news
Denver decided NOT to forfeit and is apparently willing to continue to be humiliated in the 2nd half.
by themilman on Jan 14, 2012 7:11 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
No kidding right
AT least the Niners & Saints put on a good show
"I used to play sports. Then I realized you can buy trophies. Now I'm good at everything." - Demetri Martin
Not sure whether to laugh or cry.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
So can we please get this headline tomorrow?
TOM BRADY: BIGGER THAN JESUS!
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
by omb on Jan 14, 2012 7:19 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Darren Rovell seems to have found my favorites.
@darrenrovell
Going with @GregPSUsports for my ironic NFL headlines: CLOSE SHAVE AT CANDLESTICK, “BLOWOUT” AT GILLETTE
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
I think I just depressed myself even further
When I realized that the Simpsons reference from which I learned this Beatles reference likely aired before you were born.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
It'd have to be a pretty early Simpsons reference.
They’re only 1.5 years older than me.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
I know I left my walker around here somewh....
PANCAKES!!!!
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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 14, 2012 8:48 PM PST up reply actions
How can that be
if they’re currently in their 23 season and you’re a freshman in college? Today’s college grads are younger than the Simpsons.
I looked it up and Homer’s Barbershop Quartet was the first episode of season 5, original air date 9/30/1993. So I’m thinking it’s at least close.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
12/10/1992 is my birthday so negatory.
And they came out in 1989 so yeah they’re 3 years older than me. Actually, they’re 2 months YOUNGER than LaMichael james (Oct 22 1989 vs Dec 17 1989)
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
The Simpsons actually started as a series of shorts
On the Tracy Ulman show in 1987.
"What the hell was that?"
"Spaceball One, they've gone to plaid!"
"'Yes' means 'no' and 'no' means 'yes.' Do you want me to hit you?
“NO! YES!”
sniff Memories……
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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 14, 2012 9:04 PM PST up reply actions
Wow
wasn’t expecting this at all.
I’ll miss ya, DT. You shocked us all in 2010 when we were expecting such badness after Masoli left and just came in and had one of the best seasons a Duck has ever had. And then you followed it up even better. You made great decisions, didn’t get sacked or intercepted almost ever, hit beautiful throws and were a couple minutes from being a national champ.
Most importantly, you were one of the leaders of the team that finally won the Rose after 95 years. And yes, our team was good – but as we saw in 2009 vs. 2010 – you were a big reason of why we were that good.
I am surprised just because I didn’t see DT as a NFL QB, but maybe I’m wrong. I hope I am; I hope he has a ton of success. Regardless, DT will always have a great place in my heart for those incredible two years.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
I’m bummed that it feels like we were robbed of a final year of DT. We all knew that LMJ was gone, but expected DT to stick around. We didn’t get to really say goodbye.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Jan 14, 2012 7:21 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
At least with LMJ we had a few weeks to prepare for it, while still hoping he'd change his mind.
This is like your spouse leaving a note on the coffee maker saying “I’m outa here, better find a lawyer”, after an extended vacation with appropriately great sex.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
Yeah, that's what it feels like to me too
Like…I had always assumed he’d be here for another year because why not? And it wasn’t like he had such a sick performance like RG3 did that I was thinking he should go.
He may be successful, but this is still a huge surprise.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
I don't know about anyone else
But I wasn’t expecting any drop of after Masoli left. I just kept watching the throw to Jeff Maehl in the 2008 civil war and telling myself everything was going to be ok
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 14, 2012 7:51 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
I thought we had a higher upside without Masoli, but it’s always tough to project what will happen with an unproven QB.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I figured we were still Rose Bowl bound in 2010
Too many returning Seniors and Juniors, that DT didn’t need to be special, merely decent to get us there. And boy did he surprise me, what a year he had.
by INducktrination on Jan 14, 2012 8:43 PM PST up reply actions
I remember when DT first burst onto the scene and people were anointing him the next Dennis Dixon. Now that it’s all said and done, I think the best way I can describe my feelings is this. Dennis Dixon gave a reason for Duck fans to believe that reaching the top of the mountain was even remotely possible. Darron Thomas took us to the top where we could see across the valley and my… what a view.
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
by dvieira on Jan 14, 2012 7:19 PM PST reply actions 7 recs
08 FBSU
watching this string bean come on at the end of the 08 game (still pissed at Wilcox for the dirty play) and light them up wit 3 TDs was a wonderful sign of the future -
and it all came true!
For Oregon, King Kelly, and St Quack!
He looked so young in the interviews after that game.
Crazy that that was just 3 years ago.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
And standing at the summitt of K2, he heard Bryan Bennett telling him to get his ass up to Everest, the view was awesome.
/amIdoingitrite?
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Almost 4 TDs for every INT.
I lived through an era when the usual Duck qb’s TD/int ratio was < 1.
No other Oregon passer has had a ratio close to 3.9:1. That’s insanely efficient. If BB, or MM, or whoever, comes close to being this good I’ll be happy as a pig in sherbet.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
It's a cool place to hang out.
You should try it sometime.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
Really surprised
But I’ll root for DT and support him however I can as a fan. I wish him the best, but I think in a few years he’ll come to regret this desicion. :(
Funny thing about regret...
It’s better to regret something you did, than something you didn’t do.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
Maybe he’ll regret that he didn’t not go to the NFL.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Or that he didn't refuse to not fail to declare.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
WORD!
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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 14, 2012 8:51 PM PST up reply actions
Javes Lewis decision 2.0
In my opinion, DT just made the decision that he doesn’t want to play football anymore. I wish him the best of luck, but this isn’t a very good decision.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Reality is- how much could he improve his draft stock next year?
It’s not like a couple tweaks her and there and he’s a high pick. Dixon was a 5th rounder and is now a 3rd sting qb his 4th year in the league. This is probably best case for Darron whether he goes this year or next.
Its not glorious- but it is a $400,000/year job. If he were to get hurt this season- it dissapears. That’s my best take on why he’d want to leave. He is a competitor, not a quitter. He got his degree. Won 2 PAC 10 titles. Played for a national title. Won a Rose Bowl.
I think he could have improved his draft stock significantly. If he had improved his mechanics, he would jump up considerably. He won’t have that opportunity in the NFL.
Yeah, he may not have risen above 5th round, but he may not even get drafted now.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
That's an opinion- but I doubt it
He will get better prep to make an NFL roster by being on an NFL practice squad that runs pro-style system, terminology then Oregon.
It hurts that he could leave such a legacy as a student athlete, and play for so much glory as a senior. In most peoples mind that far outweighs the shot at maybe being able to hold a clipboard…
But reality is- he has as much chance of injury as James next year- and he if this is his career he is going to need to make this jump eventually. College accolades weren’t going to pay him.
He gains a lot by sticking around
He had a lot of work he needed to do to improve his mechanics. NFL teams are high on using a draft pick and a spot on a 53 man roster for a QB that needs a lot of work.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Dixon was only a 5th rounder
Because he was a 1-year wonder and was coming off of a pretty bad injury. He isn’t injured that year and he’s probably at least in the third round, and honestly if he wins the Heisman maybe a 1st rounder.
People forget about how accurate Dixon really was, especially on that long ball.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
RGIII is getting hyped as a 1st rounder, even high 1st round.
Dixon minus injury = RGIII.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
If Dixon was a first round talent
You’d think he’d have beaten out Charlie Batch by his 4th season.
I love Dixon- but that is the ceiling of someone more talented then DT. He was not going to become RG3 next year and move into the early rounds.
Agree or disagree with is decision- and i disagree. You folks are WAY overvaluing what 2012 season would have meant for his NFL career and draft stock.
Really bothers me seeing the tweets from the players
needing to defend DT against what must be vitriolic attacks of some kind that I’m not seeing in my feed.
I understand the shock, but why can’t these fans just wish him the best and thank him for what he’s done for us?
It’s COLLEGE FOOTBALL – you will have a complete turnover of your team every 4 years. This is how it works.
ATQ's #1 fan of WINNING THE ROSE BOWL
Poor DT can’t win. He completes over 60% of his passes, and that’s not enough for some. Then he leaves, and everyone else gets pissed.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Jan 14, 2012 7:36 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I stopped getting bothered by stupid fan reactions a long time ago. Seventy-five percent of the world is covered by water, and about the same percent of the internet is covered by stupid people. But I share Daisy’s disappointment. Sucks to see guys like Carson York having to tell folks to stop being pathetic.
I opened Google Plus and it said "Write a note." So I wrote: Eb. Nothing happened.
Exactly
And I really hope he knows that 90% of fans aren’t that pathetic. Those 10% are just such blowhards.
ATQ's #1 fan of WINNING THE ROSE BOWL
ive talked to so many people who think BB was better
some of them are friends of mine, and the sad part is, they think they’re right
They may BE right, but that doesn't make Bb the starter over DT.
Experience counts.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
need a smile?
Diante Jackson is a rapper now
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Heh.
@JHuntweet: Darron Thomas has great toughness. Has very little chance to be NFL QB. Probably would not have been UO starter in 2012.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Probably would not have been UO starter in 2012.
Do people seriously believe that?
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Did you know that Tim Tebow tebows to Bryan Bennett?
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
by dvieira on Jan 14, 2012 7:50 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed
Don’t worry, next year we’ll get to hear about how much better Mariota is than BB.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
even better
i’ve hear mariota’s doing well. watch him blow up the spring game and everyone loses their shit for him
I'm all about Dustin Haines
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 14, 2012 8:04 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Would you like to watch his senior tape on youtube?
it’s there.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
now now, there is this Jake Rodriguez kid that may just surprise you!
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
That is where you are wrong
Jake Rod is the future. I don’t why he didn’t play this year. FIRE CHIP KELLY!!
"I thought we were going to see an @ESPN highlight where (DT) was gonna rip the knee brace off...like Forrest Gump running down the field." Chip Kelly
He works the baver beat. That's enough to drive anyone insane
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
That's even dumber than DT going to the NFL
Those people that think DT wouldn’t have started over BB are insane.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
It's so stupid.
Everyone on reddit at /r/cfb used that “Oh my sister’s roommate who met DT once said that he was going to lose his job next year to Bennett.” Literally 85% of the thread contained hearsay like this about how DT was going to lose his job. I have a very difficult time believing that there could be anything further from the truth than that.
Things like that.
The only thing that makes me madder to think DT wouldn't be the starter
is the notion that Kelly would be that stupid.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
@JHuntweet
For Oregon, King Kelly, and St Quack!
by DamienS on Jan 14, 2012 7:57 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Well.
I wasn’t expecting this news as I was looking forward to another season with DT. Bummer. But, I wish him all the best and of course, thank you, thank you for NGC and the Rose Bowl. So glad I saw him twice this season.
by chicagoduck on Jan 14, 2012 7:50 PM PST via iPhone app reply actions
shocking news
I thought that DT would come back and Bennett sit around until 2013 and start then. DT will go undrafted
"I really can't stand that NFL guy, what's his name? Mel, yeah Mel Kiper Jr. He knows about as much about football as a Japanese space pilot." - Coach Trickett FSU
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by nolesbroncos3456 on Jan 14, 2012 8:32 PM PST reply actions
So I'm watching Mariota high school highlights because it seems necessary now.
Is it odd to anyone else that his HS seemed to run an almost identical offense to ours? I mean other than the jet sweep and minor wrinkles, they’re running a complete zone read and play-action offense that mirrors ours very closely.
I know a lot of high schools run our offense/the zone read to some degree, just didn’t realize it was pretty much a carbon copy.
"I'm not into statements, I'm into winning games" -Chip Kelly
by Heaven's Calamity on Jan 14, 2012 8:33 PM PST reply actions
Yup.
We talked about this a lot around this time last year.
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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 14, 2012 8:58 PM PST up reply actions
One last thing
before anointing Mariota or Bennett or anyone, remember that Locker looked phenomenal coming out of high school and a lot of people thought the world of Chris Harper. Until they’re proven and played for a while we just don’t know what they’d be like.
With DT, we knew we’d get a very accurate passer who made quick, good reads with the occasional ability to threaten with the run. He was inconsistent at times and not an elite QB, but he certainly was very good. It’s possible bennett or Mariota or whoever blows the lid off the program, but losing the most successful QB in Duck history should not be seen as a positive thing as far as Duck football goes.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
Close the thread here.
remember that Locker looked phenomenal coming out of high school
Nothing finishes off a day of WTFs like Jake Locker.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Seriously
Pretty sure this is the equivalent of Godwinning on a Duck blog.
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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 14, 2012 9:00 PM PST up reply actions
Dunno why
no Washington QB had less success against Oregon than Jake Locker. It’s not exactly godwinning; it’s more like mentioning that oh yeah, Greece was also an Axis power.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
but losing the most successful QB in Duck history should not be seen as a positive thing as far as Duck football goes.
This. So much this. I hate that people are thinking Oregon will be better because of this. That’s just dumb. What confounds me is that for someone that made so many good decisions at QB for Oregon, this is by far his worst.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
This and that from Kalon and you
Couldn’t have said it better.
by INducktrination on Jan 14, 2012 8:52 PM PST up reply actions
The more I consider the depth chart, the harder it is to consider this even a wash.
Darron was a very good QB for us. Kindof like LaMike/Kenjon/Blount/JStew, all these great players can make you forget that a lot of the time players don’t pan out, and hype and measurables and throwing a pretty ball in practice don’t equal great success on the field.
So next year, we have Bennett as a starter. If he gets hurt, we’re leaning on Mariota. Our #3 is a true frosh and rehabbing Rodriguez or a true frosh Lockie or Haines… This is not a good place to be. I have high hopes for Mariota but that’s a long drop off from having Bennett backing up Thomas.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
This should scare you
Dustin Haines will be our most experienced QB next year.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Dustin Haines never started a game
So no, he will not be our most experienced QB next year.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
I meant in terms of years on team sir
Haines: RS JR
Bennett: RS SO
Mariota: RS FR
Doty: RS FR
Rodrigues: FR
Lockie: FR
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Oh well that makes sense
You know, because Justin Hoffman will be our most experienced WR next year.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Actually, since he's probably done due to concussions
That’d be Huff.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Wrong, that's be Will Murphy than
You see how this is a dumb way to count “expereience?”
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
by Matt Daddy on Jan 14, 2012 9:20 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
YEARS ON TEAM DAMMIT, YEARS ON TEAM.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
You know it just doesn't really bother me
College football is always a cycle of start overs. Our new cycle just started a year earlier than we anticipated.
And, knock on wood, it has been a few years since we had to dip to #3 on our depth chart. We just need to hold our breath and keep the faith.
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I wouldn't call DT an accurate passer
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Jan 15, 2012 5:23 AM PST up reply actions
62% career completion % isn't accurate?
Okay. Because if you won’t call DT an accurate passer there’s only one QB in Duck history you’d call accurate.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
true - its the accuracy on categories of passes that matter
… and that is measured by % as well as what the film says about where the ball was placed on specific types of throws. piling up a high percentage on a bunch of screen passes and wide open TEs in the middle of the field isn’t going to be all that impressive unless it is balanced out by higher %’s on more difficult throws.
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
Thomas was one of the most accurate passers in the conference
on passes of 20 or more yards. I don’t think accuracy is his issue. It’s the other things scouts will see on film that will drop him off their boards. Throwing motion, footwork, measurables, etc.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
2012 = quarterback-rich class
Thomas essentially declared himself available for free agency, not for draft.
Ted? Is that you?
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 9:38 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Aaaand the option to reconsider is off the table
@RosenhausSports 5m
Darron Thomas welcome to the RSR family
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Unfortunately, this makes so much sense
Guess we know where Darron’s been getting his bad information.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
I honestly don't know why Rosenhaus signed him
can’t be a good investment, unless DT’s a less expensive signee and Rosenhaus thinks he can profit later.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
What does Rosenhaus lose by singing him?
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
small amount of money, I'm sure.
or do players sign with agents for free? I honestly don’t know.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Agents will usually pay for their training and promotions prior to the draft
but that’s about it. Agents don’t make money on you unless you sign a contract. Rosenhaus probably has a pretty efficient system set up for players to work out and train, so it’s not costing him much to bring DT on. But, if DT actually makes any money, he’ll get his cut. Hence, little down side for Rosenhaus.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
So he'll just ship him off in someone else's suitcase.
Did Rosenhaus sign any other Oregon players this year?
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
So for context's sake,
Here’s a list of quarterback prospects for this year’s draft.
Doesn’t seem like he’s got much of a chance to move beyond bubble territory. Interesting that the Brockweiler is to highly regarded.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
Figure he's somewhere between Russell Wilson and Aaron Corp (Former USC QB who lost battle with Barkley)
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Speaking on Osweiler, how can you trust CBS when they obviously haven't scouted the players they rank.
*Brock Osweiler QB (pos rank) 7 Arizona State Jr height: 6-7 240 (projected round) 3-4 4.83
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Interesting that the Brockweiler is to highly regarded.
You must not be aware that he is 6’8". Also his initials are B.O. Parents should really think these things through.
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What's his middle name?
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
Bummer, I was hoping it was something with a T
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
Had I known this earlier
I would have called him Bao Ming.
My initials have an invisible umlaut.
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 14, 2012 9:43 PM PST up reply actions
Your initials are Double D's
I’ve already thought that one through.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
My middle initial is an ampresand
Mom and Dad were uber geeks.
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by daisyduck on Jan 14, 2012 9:32 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Awesome!
As an uber geek dad myself, your parents rock! :)
I assume your kidding
But you get a rec for making me laugh out loud. :)
well yes
I’m going to tell you a secret, which I know you can keep since you are a ninja.
Daisy Duck isn’t my real name.
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First we find out DT is leaving and now this?
WTF?
My initials have an invisible umlaut.
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 15, 2012 10:03 AM PST up reply actions
its like we don't even know you anymore
--Dave
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by David Piper on Jan 15, 2012 1:52 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
You're just mad
because you dropped your mystery man pseudonym.
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Because nobody could ever figure out who "ATQDave" was.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
I know your real name since you mailed the parking pass to me :)
how much is it worth to you for it to remain secret to the rest of ATQ
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
It's true
My real name is Jessica and I’m having an affair with a rabbit.
I am ashamed.
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You're not bad
You’re just posted that way.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
by benzduck on Jan 15, 2012 3:46 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
There's nothing wrong with that!
But remember once you go Wookie……
never mind.
"My carpet is made of velcro."
by Chewbacca5000 on Jan 15, 2012 3:47 PM PST up reply actions
It rhymes with "wookie", right?
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
Jessica? A rabbit? Seriously?
why do you build me up?
Daisy Duck baby just to let me down
mess me around
and worst of all
you never call baby when you say you will
but I love you still
I need you
more than anyone darlin
you knew that right from the start
so build me up
Daisy Duck
don’t break my heart
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
by David Piper on Jan 15, 2012 4:41 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs
Is this a Justin Beiber song?
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Wow this is the BEST EVER
YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY MY FAVORITE MOD, ATQ Dave!! There is no way anyone is going to ever knock you off that perch. Well, almost no way. I think.
ATQ's #1 fan of WINNING THE ROSE BOWL
An affair with a rabbit?
She was MARRIED to Roger and was accused of playing pattycake with Acme.
/seenthatmovietoomanytimes
//notashamed
"Fuck you UW. How many days since you last beat us?" -skywaker9
by QuackQuackAttack on Jan 15, 2012 7:24 PM PST up reply actions
Come on - What am I, a felon?
In the witness protection program?
An international spy?
Wait, forget I said that.
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Cmon Mrs. Smith, name your price.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
webfoot73
Have you been hanging out with Matt Daddy and HRD? I;m thinking these nitwits have been a bad influence on you.
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so you’re saying you don’t have big feet?
Speed Endurance Talent is how Track Town USA plays football. Win The Day
by webfoot73 on Jan 15, 2012 9:18 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Man.... while Chip's statement was nothing like Pete Carrol's, he definitely didn't sound particularly enthused about the situation
He should be for obvious reasons, but sill
I think Chip knows how well his QB plays
and I’m betting he shares Ted’s sentiment about DT not being ready for the NFL. It’s not so much he’s upset about losing a good player, but he’s worried that DT has made a bad decision for himself. Parental fretting and all that.
15-yard penalty for my avatar. /Pereira'd
by Brass-billed on Jan 15, 2012 12:36 AM PST up reply actions
Stunning. And the cupcake OOC schedule suddenly looks like a real blessing.
I wonder if Chip told him truthfully that the QB position would be wide-open for competition? I would have been far less surprised if Kenjon took the plunge. This is shocking. I refuse to accept that this makes USC the “overwhelming” favorite in the Pac though. Between Mariota and Bennett, we’re going to open with high-quality, athletic starter AND backup. How long will it take the winner of the competition to learn and implement the WHOLE offense? That’s the question.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 9:44 PM PST reply actions
I would have been far less surprised if Kenjon took the plunge
If both were leaving, but you had the power to bring one back, who would you choose: DT or KJB?
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
LMJ
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 9:56 PM PST up reply actions
KJB
15-yard penalty for my avatar. /Pereira'd
by Brass-billed on Jan 15, 2012 12:37 AM PST up reply actions
Dear Darron Thomas;
Thank you very much for all the great memories. You are truly a great leader and a great competitor. I wish you great success at the next level and in life.
My initials have an invisible umlaut.
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 14, 2012 9:52 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
Wow
Speed Endurance Talent is how Track Town USA plays football. Win The Day
by webfoot73 on Jan 14, 2012 9:52 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
oh… in that case I feel better
Speed Endurance Talent is how Track Town USA plays football. Win The Day
Are you a horse?
My initials have an invisible umlaut.
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 15, 2012 10:04 AM PST up reply actions
some days I can hardly walk
Speed Endurance Talent is how Track Town USA plays football. Win The Day
It's so good it gets a rec
and I don’t think I’ve ever rec’d a ‘TWSS’ before. Also, you get extra credit for NOT making it a ‘TWDS’.
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I set them up
You knock them out of the park.
My initials have an invisible umlaut.
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 15, 2012 11:52 PM PST up reply actions
"Wha?", party of one?
Joe Schad @schadjoe 2m
Thomas will train in Los Angeles. Enjoyed covering him. Incidentally you may not know 62 pct completions in 2011-12.
Darron Thomas: “I have my degree. I won a lot of games. I’m leaving on a good note. And I’m excited for what’s next.”
Darron Thomas told me he felt his position as starter would have been on “lockdown” despite anticipated competition
Darron Thomas: “I saw what Cam Newton did this year. He took his raw talent and made a spark. I can do those things, too.”
Darron Thomas: “I offer leadership, winning attitude, hard work and I can make big plays.”
Darron Thomas said he he could be drafted “all over the board” and “hopefully I do get drafted and I can go in there and keep working hard.”
Darron Thomas said tonight: ""I am ready to go. I left on a good note with the Rose Bowl. And I am ready to further my life.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
He seems to reiterate the part about the position being his if he had stayed.
One wonders.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 9:58 PM PST up reply actions
There was no serious thought to Bennett taking his position this season (despite Bennett having a golden opportunity), there would be little reason to think anything would significantly change next season.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Possibly.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 11:46 PM PST up reply actions
I still say he coulda used one more year of
Jus’ gittin’ better.
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by ProbablyMonty on Jan 14, 2012 9:58 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Keep on practicin'
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
by omb on Jan 14, 2012 9:59 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Mos definally
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by daisyduck on Jan 14, 2012 10:01 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Maybe
He didn’t improve a whole lot between 2010 and 2011, and while part of that was the receivers part of that was that simply that’s who he is.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
Receivers were a huge part
He was good this year. Didn’t fit the zone read perfect. But made a lot of great reads, nice throws. Maehl was missed.
by Duckfreak on Jan 14, 2012 10:11 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
adding one
@schadjoe 3m
Darron Thomas could be drafted in Rounds 5-7, maybe higher depending on workouts
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
DT
Having graduated, he would have been bored taking one art class or whatever, for the next two terms. He would have been a social distraction to his teammates who still need to study and attend class. He did all he could do at Oregon. I wish him luck at the next level, wherever that may be.
If ya can't get your Dick Enright, get your Dick Harter!
seriously
15-yard penalty for my avatar. /Pereira'd
by Brass-billed on Jan 15, 2012 12:39 AM PST up reply actions
What a dick
nickdaschel nick daschel
We saw Newton, too. You’re no CN. RT @schadjoe Darron Thomas: “I saw what Cam Newton did this year…I can do those things, too.”
/okay might be true but DTs our guy so GTFO
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seems like DT outplayed CN in the Natty
by echo31 on Jan 14, 2012 10:02 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Dear Nick Daschel
I do not wish to have lunch with you.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
by axemen23 on Jan 14, 2012 10:06 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Wow, WTF
I go away from AtQ for ONE FUCKING DAY and you guys go and lose our starting, Rose Bowl Champion Quarterback. What the hell guys? Really?! I thought I could trust you. I used to think you were cool. Well, some of you. But this is simply unacceptable. Not only do you let our QB leave, but you don’t even bother to tell him that no NFL team wants him. I think you all need to go sit in the Axemen corner for a while and think about what you’ve done.
I, for one, was never cool.
Autzen Stadium: "The stadium with an L.A. face, but an Oakland Booty, if you will." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Jan 14, 2012 10:09 PM PST up reply actions
So it was YOU who went on vacation. SHAME!
Usually it’s Moseley who goes on vacation and fucks everything over.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
No dropoff
I loved DT, but at the same time I have an unexplainable excitement for giving Bennett and Mariotta a chance for carrying the 2012-2013 teams to glory.
It's spelled "LOSE" dammit! LOSE!
Otherwise, you've got a screw LOOSE!
I have an unexplainable excitement
Did a doctor in Hood River give you some pillz?
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
by axemen23 on Jan 14, 2012 10:13 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Pelican?
Attractive, Intelligent, Smart A**
by Neil Vincent Roberts on Jan 15, 2012 11:49 AM PST up reply actions
Shocking
But that being said, I wish him the best and I am not too worried about next season. Can’t wait to see Bennett.
"We Believe" - Rudy Fernandez
I love those pillz
It's spelled "LOSE" dammit! LOSE!
Otherwise, you've got a screw LOOSE!
Tyrod Taylor Va Tech
Pick #180 rd 6 to Baltimore. Will be on NFL sideline tomorrow. 6’ 1" 215 lbs. Smaller then DT. Singed a 4yr 2.15 million dollar contract.
http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/baltimore-ravens/tyrod-taylor/
This why Steinberg signed DT. This is a realistic potential goal for him. Best of luck.
Qb drafted one ahead of him in 5th round is starting for the Texans and won a playoff game last week.
by Duckfreak on Jan 14, 2012 10:24 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Rosenhaus, not Steinberg, but, whatever.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
Differences
Tyrod Taylor was at least a part time starter for four college years. Taylor is also a much beter athlete than DT. And as a Ravens fan, for the life of me I don;t know why we drafted Taylor int he 5th round. We could have had him later. Plus he’s the only backup to Flaco and if Flacco had gotten injured, the Ravens’ season would have gone down the tubes: No one on the Ravens staff think that Taylor is remotely ready to play meaningful minutes anytime soon.
To sum up: Taylor was much better prepared than DT is plus Taylor got lucky in being drafted. And I would take Taylor any day over DT.
Taylor didn't have much of an arm at VT
58% vs DT’s 62% as a starter. And I don’t know how one decides Taylor is a “much better” athlete.
Not sure what you mean by better prepared, other than “played one more year” — elaborate?
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
Basically played one more year
Which is pretty big when you are learning the position.
Also, the Ravens think Taylor has a huge arm, which is why they drafted him.
Huge maybe, but accuracy counts in the nfl
Ask Joey or Akili.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
I think it is disgusting that you guys have some much depth that you are not even devastated
Around these parts, a man could get hurt for wearing purple.
by PullManiac on Jan 14, 2012 10:24 PM PST reply actions 4 recs
We're just still halfway between the denial and bargaining stages of grief, is all.
Autzen Stadium: "The stadium with an L.A. face, but an Oakland Booty, if you will." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Jan 14, 2012 10:27 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Still, we're going "into the great wide open."
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 10:30 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, wide open in the sense you probably have multiple options
Around these parts, a man could get hurt for wearing purple.
We're still trying to figure out who hacked the internet and made this happen.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
A Husky wouldn't have been smart enough to do it, so I am guessing a Beaver
Around these parts, a man could get hurt for wearing purple.
by PullManiac on Jan 14, 2012 10:39 PM PST up reply actions 15 recs
We like you. You can stay.
Autzen Stadium: "The stadium with an L.A. face, but an Oakland Booty, if you will." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Jan 14, 2012 10:43 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Why isn't this green?
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
There are some positions that would have been devastating if someone had left earlier than expected
"We Believe" - Rudy Fernandez
by TheGreatMon on Jan 14, 2012 10:35 PM PST up reply actions
That could be, I don't know your roster inside and out
but I remember the ASU game when James and Thomas went down. You guys didn’t miss a beat. They say that depth is what makes the elite SEC teams what they are and obviously you are there with them.
Around these parts, a man could get hurt for wearing purple.
I'll give you one chance to take that back.
We are NOT to be lumped in with those ESSSS EEEEEEE CEEEEEE ers
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
by axemen23 on Jan 14, 2012 10:40 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Sorry, I hate the SEC too. I was not trying to imply that you are all goat breeders
Around these parts, a man could get hurt for wearing purple.
Fixed.
I was not trying to imply that you are all goat in-breeders
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 10:45 PM PST up reply actions
Well, there are two things you don't touch in the South
a person’s goat or their cousin
Around these parts, a man could get hurt for wearing purple.
this coming from the fan of a team
whose starting QB (among the best in the conference) gets injured, so Lobstertail comes in and does a MORe than adequate job of carrying the rest of the season. Then a miracle freshman jumps in to romp all over the Sun Devils with eye-popping numbers.
You aren’t the thinnest at QB either, is what i’m getting at.
15-yard penalty for my avatar. /Pereira'd
by Brass-billed on Jan 15, 2012 12:44 AM PST up reply actions
Well Lobster Tail is gone
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Right, but Tuel should be back and healthy
Gives Halliday some time to get even better. Just saying that as far as QB woes go, the Cougs aren’t even near the top of my list.
15-yard penalty for my avatar. /Pereira'd
by Brass-billed on Jan 15, 2012 12:58 AM PST up reply actions
One of the cool things about the Bellotti teams of the 2000s was the leap QBs seemed to make in their senior seasons.
Harrington, Clemens, and Dixon all, to varying levels and from varying bases, stepped their game up in their senior seasons, and played themselves into a better draft position than they would have been in if they left as juniors.
Chip hasn’t had that yet. I was hoping to see what it would bring with Masoli in 09 and I was looking forward to what it would mean with DT this year. I guess it’s going to be another 2 year wait.
That’s the selfish fan in me. But as a person, I can’t fault him, for being where he’s at in is life, and where he’s come from for deciding to take his shot.
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Jan 14, 2012 10:29 PM PST reply actions
I actually don’t think it’s that cool. You really shouldn’t be seeing jumps that large if the coaches have been doing their job from the beginning.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Yup.
Although Joey Ballgame had a pretty good career overall, closer to Thomas than Dixon in that regard.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 11:47 PM PST up reply actions
You liked sucking in 2003 and 2004 and 2006
Problem with that formula is you only get an experienced senior qb very few years.
I’d love to get our two year starters like Masoli and DT to play as seniors- but not missing the days when a sophomore qb meant a lost season.
One of the cool things about the Kelly years is winning the conference
without a senior QB. We had never done that before, at least not outright.
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by benzduck on Jan 14, 2012 11:38 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
All good points above that really take apart my above.
Though my point wasn’t so much a let’s go back to that, “Scoreboard” post regarding Bellotti, more I’d like to see what Chip could do with a senior QB who has the experience in his system. I don’t think it would be a Dixon 06 to Dixon 07 jump, but I’d think that’s as close as you’d come at the college level to being able to run everything Chip could craft up. (This year I’m sure we came close, really close, However).
Thanks folks for giving me the little kick to remind me how good we have it now, and to reassure me that there’s reason to stay optimistic about our offense.
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Jan 15, 2012 1:21 AM PST up reply actions
DT was also nursing a bad knee for a good part of the season.
I think he could have had a noticeably better senior season, which is remarkable given his last 2 seasons.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 15, 2012 1:24 AM PST up reply actions
Come join me in the Axemen corner
you deserve it.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Best of luck to DT
But man, what a stupid decision. I thought he had the opportunity coming off a fantastic Rose Bowl to elevate his draft status to around the 3rd or 4th round next year. I’m just shaking my head right now, because he’ll be lucky to get drafted higher than the 5th. I’d peg him in the 5th or 6th round at this point, and this is a weak QB draft beyond Luck and RGIII.
The good news is we are awfully deep at QB. It remains to be seen how Bennett and Mariota develop, but in terms of athleticism and being threats in the running game, they are upgrades. Whether they can learn DT’s ability to go through a progression will determine whether they will end up breaking his records some day. If they can get just some of that down this year, I think their running abilities will make up for the rest.
I really don’t think we’ll see a huge dropoff, but his experience will be missed. I’m excited to see what the young guys can do, that’s what makes college football fun.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
From the quotes he's made, it sounds like he feels like he's accomplished what he set out to do in College.
And it’s hard to find fault in that. Got a degree, 2 year starter, both for Conference Championship teams, a National Title berth and a BCS Bowl victory.
It’s impossible to say for sure what the guy has considered, but maybe when the high of the Rose Bowl wore off he looked forward to next year and didn’t see what more there was to accomplish in College. Couple that with a desire to start earning a living, realising he’s only young once, and there have been some top QBs defer another year; and you can see where he’s decided to make the choice.
It’s easy for us to say, “He could have improved his mechanics and draft stock by staying another year.” But perhaps he felt that in order to improve his mechanics as a Pro Level quarterback, he needed some time not being “the guy” and having to worry about game planning every week.
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Jan 14, 2012 11:02 PM PST up reply actions
Whatever the reasons, they're his and his alone.
Hate to see him go. Sincerely hope the START BENNETT NOW!!! crowd is right.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 11:05 PM PST up reply actions
He wasn't going to get any better by coming back...
… He didn’t really improve from last season and it’s not like the offense is ever going to feature the drop back talents of the QB. this is a crazy but practical choice.
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
by Gekko Mojo on Jan 14, 2012 11:06 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Maybe, maybe not.
That knee injury fucked up his mechanics even more than they already were. A “healthy” year likely would have helped him.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 11:08 PM PST up reply actions
Not to mention.
He won’t gain any pro style experience at Oregon. Sure he would have more time to work at it on his own, but he wont have a professional training him on specific exercises that work on pro techniques.
"I thought we were going to see an @ESPN highlight where (DT) was gonna rip the knee brace off...like Forrest Gump running down the field." Chip Kelly
HEY GUESS WHAT GUYS!
WE BEAT ARIZONA TODAY! SWEPT THE DESERT! 13-5! 3 WINNABLE GAMES AT HOME!
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
NFL Combine Invites out today
Just seniors were announced as it isn’t oficial with any undergrad yet as the deadline hasn’t passed. (Tomorrow)
Duck players who got invites:
David Paulson, Eddie Pleasant, and Josh Kaddu
LMJ will get one too
DT might. Rosenhaus could lobby for him.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
I'm certain Rosenhaus will, and that DT will be there.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 10:44 PM PST up reply actions
Thing about QB's atthe Combine
Is that the ones who do actual passing are most there as camp fodder.
Best of luck to them.
Hate to see ’em go, but such is the nature of da colitch footbaw.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 10:43 PM PST up reply actions
Asper was invited too.
4 Ducks already in, plus LMJ and hopefully Darron.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
And hopefully LT.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 11:08 PM PST up reply actions
Poring over "film" of Bennett and Mariota now.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 10:48 PM PST reply actions
I think I'm going to post an article about the two in the coming days.
But I’m definitely in the same boat as your are. Maybe I’ll throw Jake Rodriguez in there too.
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 14, 2012 11:34 PM PST up reply actions
Jake will probably be in the same position Mariota was this past season.
Will be on the travel squad but will only play if there’s a dire emergency.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 11:44 PM PST up reply actions
Coming off his injury I tend to agree with you.
But I haven’t seen any of his film yet. I know this has been thrown around a lot already, but Mariota looks like the spitting image of Dixon. The guy looks like a stud.
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 14, 2012 11:47 PM PST up reply actions
He is The Chosen One.
Love how he keeps his head up and looking downfield when moving outside the pocket. Somebody did some coachin’.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 11:49 PM PST up reply actions
I think we might be watching the same video.
I really like watching that too. He also throws extremely well while out of the pocket too. He looks like he has great fundamentals, no happy feet, etc. Really, really excited for spring ball.
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 14, 2012 11:52 PM PST up reply actions
Note how he can put the ball down field over the shoulder of the receiver.
I wish there was some good film of Bennett in HS. Can’t find much.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 15, 2012 12:07 AM PST up reply actions
That was the most Dixon-esque element to his game
That and his wizardry at the mesh point. Oh my gosh this Spring season is going to be so exciting!
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 15, 2012 12:14 AM PST up reply actions
Injury or not.
There’s no reason not to redshirt him.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 15, 2012 12:08 AM PST up reply actions
I'm not arguing, I just want the best QB to lead us out there
Do I think that’s Jake? No. But I will have to look at his film before I can make that decision.
SPOILER ALERT: I think Mariota’s better than Bennett.
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 15, 2012 12:10 AM PST up reply actions
Well, I guess we know how we're spending our offseason now.
Quick! To your QB Rabble Rabble stations!
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
I'm going to be posting one in a couple of days that will lead the Rabble Rousing
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 15, 2012 12:13 AM PST up reply actions
Well we've now lost all of our Cheesy QBs
What’s our metric now?
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
You're also judging Mariota's HS film
we have perfectly good college film of BB (ASU and Colorado)
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Not much of it though.
What the HS footage like Mariota’s shows is what a player looks like playing in an offense that he’s comfortable and experienced in. The footage of Bennett from this year is of him running a very limited version of the offense, most of which was handing the ball off and most of which was against an opponent so bad Haines actually got snaps.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 15, 2012 12:24 AM PST up reply actions
You're going to diminish the defenses of Pac 12 teams
yet tell us how good Mariota looks running an offense he’s comfortable with in high school?
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Did I diminish the P12 defenses?
I don’t think I did, did I? If you mean on the Bennett footage, to be fair the most lengthy footage we have of him is against Colorado, so take from that what you will. Having said that, it’s just an impression I get from watching Mariota play.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 16, 2012 11:14 AM PST up reply actions
and most of which was against an opponent so bad Haines actually got snaps.
What I’m saying is, highlight tapes of a cherry picked 20-30 throws from an entire high school season are not anywhere near comparable a complete game of film against a Pac 12 team. We can watch all the highlights of Mariota we want and we’ll still have almost zero idea how he’ll do against a Pac 12 team.
Bennett on the other hand, we already know he can win, and we already know a little of the playbook he has down.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
I think he was referring to the game against Missouri State as well
Whose defense was really bad
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 16, 2012 4:40 PM PST up reply actions
Still better than any Hawaii High School
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
I'm not just going by that trust me.
I’m going to take a good long look at both of there tapes for that post. Just right now my gut feeling is that Mariota is better than Bennett. I had the same feeling in 2010 about DT. Like BGWM said, it just seems right.
OT: Axemen you would know this, are Spring practices open?
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 15, 2012 12:24 AM PST up reply actions
I...I think there's a portion of them that are partially open.
Don’t hold me to that. If you’ve got a twitter, buzz Moseley Jude or Prehm, they’ll know.
FYI they start on April 3rd.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
You could also call Oregon Media Services and ask
don’t mention ATQ though, they don’t like us.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Wha??? They don't like you?
I’m flabbergasted
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
by Gekko Mojo on Jan 15, 2012 7:25 AM PST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
I’ve had no issues in talking with Oregon Media Services as a moderator on the blog. Did you name drop ATQ saying you were “from ATQ”?
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
I've never mentioned atq
just hearsay from other mods
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Mariota is the Chosen One.
I don’t know why I keep saying it. He just has that look. He looks calm. He moves like a natural athlete, very smooth. He looks like he’s been coached well. He just has the look of a quarterback.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 15, 2012 12:20 AM PST up reply actions
Exactly what I think too
Bennett looks more like a safety than a QB to me for some reason. Again, he moves like Dixon too.
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 15, 2012 12:27 AM PST up reply actions
OFFS
two years from now it’ll be PUT IN LOCKIE
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Hey, I've been yelling for Haines around here, and does anybody listen to me?
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 15, 2012 12:33 AM PST up reply actions
Because I've experienced Haines first hand
So no, nobody listens to you.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Please resist the urge to elaborate.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 15, 2012 12:35 AM PST up reply actions
Once again, think about what you know about me, and what you know about Haines
and get back to me.
HINT: Look at my ATQ screen name
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
I know Haines is awful and should never start for us ever.
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 15, 2012 12:37 AM PST up reply actions
The thing about Haines is that he doesn't get wrinkled around the collar
"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
by Famous Duck on Jan 15, 2012 6:04 AM PST up reply actions 4 recs
It's a Hanes t-shirt joke
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
yeah. no Bacon necks. Jordan's hitler stache.
It’s wonderful.
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by QuackQuackAttack on Jan 15, 2012 7:30 PM PST up reply actions
Thinking about what I know about you is why I urge you not to elaborate.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 15, 2012 12:37 AM PST up reply actions
and Jeff Lockie’s a hell of a step up from Haines btw
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 15, 2012 12:40 AM PST up reply actions
have you actually watched haines' junior year tape?
It’s on Youtube
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
I'll admit I just watched it
but I was just making a bit of a joke. When we’re arguing about the 4th and 5th string guys I’m sure everything said isn’t serious.
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 15, 2012 12:50 AM PST up reply actions
Didn't think you were arguing.
Just clarifying on my part.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 15, 2012 12:24 AM PST up reply actions
Perhaps you can answer these questions:
How does a QB learn to go through progressions? Is there more to it than just learning the playbook?
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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 15, 2012 12:48 AM PST up reply actions
Me? I think that a large part of it is knowing the playbook
and another large part of it is knowing the tendencies of the receivers and that comes through reps. It’s a lot easier to go though progressions when you know where your receiver is on the field at any given time. I’m sure that both Bennett and Mariota know the playbook so it’s just a matter of getting the reps in practice and making sure you know where they are on the field while you’re in the pocket. I think a difficult part of the progression is reading the DE or LB or what have you during the zone read play-action plays. So yes, I think a part of it is the playbook and a lot of it is reps.
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 15, 2012 12:55 AM PST up reply actions
That and there actually need to be progressive options on a route
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
by Gekko Mojo on Jan 15, 2012 7:28 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Practice, practice, practice.
And live game experience. Practice is how you translate the playbook onto the field.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 15, 2012 12:55 AM PST up reply actions
this
1000s of reps
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Coming off his injury, I say him challenging for the position is still a year away.
What he will have though next spring is a good knowledge of the playbook. He’s gotten here in time for spring ball and all he’ll have to do is study it and watch film while he’s rehabbing which I think is going to be a helpful step in his development.
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 15, 2012 1:05 AM PST up reply actions
oh he got injured?
i’m out on players until they show up for their first practice. don’t even pay attention, too much stuff happens.
During the CA High School Playoffs I believe.
Something nasty with his ankle. Dislocated or broken I think. It was going to be a lengthy layoff and he was already planning to be here for Spring Ball anyways.
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 15, 2012 1:08 AM PST up reply actions
I think the term is "displaced fracture."
Meaning…thinks broke, then moved to places they shouldn’t be.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 15, 2012 1:09 AM PST up reply actions
Pretty badly broken leg IIRC.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 15, 2012 1:08 AM PST up reply actions
I think the chances of a true freshman starting this year are nil.
And if BB has someone to worry about, it’s Mariota.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 15, 2012 1:08 AM PST up reply actions
As you wish.
That Google thing might just catch on.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 15, 2012 1:23 AM PST up reply actions
I was funnin' you.
The video I linked for you is mis-spelled as “Rodriguez,” which messes up the whole works.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 15, 2012 1:26 AM PST up reply actions
there's nothing i dislike more when a simple google search will find something but people refuse to do it
so i was really embarrassed when i did the same thing
Yeah, but the mis-spelling messed you up.
So you get a pass this time.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 15, 2012 1:31 AM PST up reply actions
A couple things to compare.
Mariota has a much faster release and is good at “throwing to the outside shoulder” of his receivers in stride. Jake looks like a more powerful, physical runner. Both are very fast, as is Bennett. Bennett is probably more physical than Mariota but not as much as Jake. Bennett has a rocket arm but his accuracy and touch aren’t really known yet. To my eyes, Mariota looks the most “smooth” as a player.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 15, 2012 1:30 AM PST up reply actions
Which is why I like Mariota the most at the moment
I like the direction this conversation is going, I think I’m definitely going to get that article up either tomorrow or Monday
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 15, 2012 1:34 AM PST up reply actions
This is silly
We run around 72 plays per game. In the Rose Bowl, De’Anthony Thomas averaged over 31 yards each time he touched the ball on offense. Why can’t we just direct snap it to him every time? 2200 yards per game sounds like a pretty good offense to me.
by JonathanPDX on Jan 15, 2012 1:39 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Get 'er done!
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 15, 2012 1:56 AM PST up reply actions
I was planning on writing an article breaking down the three QBs
based on stuff like this, running style, throwing motion, etc. with comparisons to former Oregon QBs and what we might expect from each one
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 15, 2012 1:49 AM PST up reply actions
but the three qb's wouldn't be the sole focus, i'd tough on it
so you’d probably go more in depth than i would
ZOMG!!!
QB ARTICLE CONTROVERSY!!!!!!!!!!
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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 15, 2012 10:12 AM PST up reply actions
Freshmen start for 2 reasons:
There is no choice, or they are obviously that much better than the others. The first is not true, as there are other very viable candidates, and the second doesn’t ring true either. Based on the videos, he doesn’t stand out markedly from either Bennett or Mariota. He might be the most physical runner of the but Mariota seems to be a more polished passer, for example.
Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 15, 2012 1:21 AM PST up reply actions
Ah, thought it was a typo.
Yes, the amount of offensive talent makes things easier for whomever gets the first snap on Opening Day.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 15, 2012 1:25 AM PST up reply actions
No link, of course.
But THAT guy, over at the Snore, has weighed in.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 10:52 PM PST reply actions
I agree with him. This time.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
by benzduck on Jan 14, 2012 11:44 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Well, it's not a stretch to be saying "the wha?" tonight.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 11:48 PM PST up reply actions
well let's all hope that the
“Nobody does the offseason like Oregon” statement has now been fulfilled. Speaking of which, under no circumstances should DAT, BB or KJB give DT a ride anywhere while he is still on campus
Good luck DT, it was a great few years, truly unforgettable
by OregonNYC on Jan 14, 2012 11:02 PM PST via iPhone app reply actions
Silver lining:
DAT won’t have to go with the two letter first name abbreviation on his game jersey. That much less to slow him down.
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
by Gekko Mojo on Jan 14, 2012 11:03 PM PST via mobile reply actions 8 recs
Lulz.
But seriously, a return to a greater running threat at QB might portend sad faces around the Pac-12, assuming A) Bennett proves to be a reasonably efficient passer and B) Bennett can quickly pick up the nuances of the system as QB1.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 14, 2012 11:12 PM PST up reply actions
It was said back in fall camp
Mariota>Bennett>DT in terms of running ability.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
I've said it before, Gekko, but I'll say it again
You’re good people.
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by ProbablyMonty on Jan 14, 2012 11:57 PM PST up reply actions
There's more than one of him?
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by benzduck on Jan 15, 2012 12:04 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
He's everywhere and anywhere
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Dammit
They promised me they wouldn’t post that pic.
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
by Gekko Mojo on Jan 15, 2012 7:32 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
You look pretty good in green.
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I don't care if this is a Husky
Rec his comment people!
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 15, 2012 12:15 AM PST up reply actions
I don't care what he says
a fuskie is a fuskie. Fuck fuskies and fuck rec’s for fuskies.
If ya can't get your Dick Enright, get your Dick Harter!
you badmouthed me on twitter.
I think.
I’m blaming you anyways and getting back at you by reccing Gekko.
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There is the Ducker I love
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
by Gekko Mojo on Jan 15, 2012 7:33 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Meh.
The physicists working on slowing down light quanta are the only ones who have a shot.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 15, 2012 12:36 AM PST up reply actions
On one account I think this is a god choice, and a good thing for the ducks. On the other side i think that he won’t be very good in the NFL. Although I like Bennett better than Thomas, I also think that this may hurt the ducks.
"Autzen's 59,000 strong make the Big House collectively sound like a pathetic whimper. It’s louder than any place I’ve ever been, and that includes The Swamp at Florida, The Shoe in Columbus, and Death Valley at Louisiana State. Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." -J. Brady McCullough
So your perception of Darron declaring for the draft is, “On one hand this could work out for all parties involved. On the other hand, it may not”
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Jan 16, 2012 12:43 AM PST up reply actions
This is just so strange to me
DT is the most accomplished QB in school history, by quite a bit. All the people that are talking about how much they love Bennett or that Oregon will be better without DT are fooling themselves. I wish DT the best of luck, though I fear his throwing motion will be his downfall. I hope he proves me wrong.
Now, the advantage that we do have is that Bennett and Mariota are very talented, will have all of spring, and will have three warm up games before they play anyone with a pulse. I think those factors help mitigate the loss, but Bennett has a lot he needs to work on to get up to DTs level.
--Dave
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by David Piper on Jan 15, 2012 8:10 AM PST reply actions 2 recs
I just pray this is the only unscheduled departure of the offseason
Weve gone through a lot of drama the last couple of years.
But consider this — we have now lost, in the last two months, an all-American PR/CB, a two time All-American RB, a senior QB with 22 wins in two seasons and a rose bowl ring, our two leading pass receivers, a dynamic DB, and 2/5 of the offensive line with 46 starts between them, and we will still be a preseason top 10 team this fall.
If this is the worst of the offseason bad news, I can handle it.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
But consider this — we have now lost, in the last two months, an all-American PR/CB, a two time All-American RB, a senior QB with 22 wins in two seasons and a rose bowl ring, our two leading pass receivers, a dynamic DB, and 2/5 of the offensive line with 46 starts between them, and we will still be a preseason top 10 team this fall.
Elite teams don’t rebuild, they reload. Crazy that that’s the place we’re in now.
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
I know, right?
The part I left out: and yet there will be a surprising number of fans who piss and moan about the current situation.
When you’re standing on the upper deck of the bandwagon, the view of that falling sky is just that much closer.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
I thought it was just fans that wanted Bennett, I was pretty surprised when I saw local & national writers say the same thing. I’m excited for the Bennett era but I can’t believe how everyone overlooks what DT did for us
The Legend
Duck fans are a spoiled bunch, it seems.
I hate saying that. And I will entertain arguments to the contrary.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
Media Gonna Media.
There were a sizable amount of fans who truly wanted Bennett.
A bunch of media types also did work overtime to push the “QB Controversy” meme when Bennett got some time.
And a bunch of media decided to use the convenient ploy of “I’m claiming that fans think this” to push their own ideas about this.
And some media actually stuck their own names on such opinions.
Which does make it a bit frustrating to read the media types who have now chosen to write about “can you believe the Oregon fanbase didn’t appreciate Thomas and called for Bennett? What a bunch of jerks.”
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
Firstly, let me dispute that. It was a very, very small fraction of people who called for Bennett.
A handful, at most, across sites. Inevitably, any such call was always received with a cavalcade of DT support. On ATQ, at least, ATQ being what it is, this was quickly, naturally, employed for humor. So about 90% of the calls for Bryan Bennett were made by witty ATQers in humor at every possibly opportunity. Note, derisive humor directed at said callers for Bryan Bennett.
So this whole “everybody seemingly calling for Bryan Bennett” or “overlooking what DT did for us” is a misconception, it seems to me.
The overwhelming majority of Duck fans appreciated and respected DT, and were/are extremely grateful for what he’s done for us in these last two years. 12-0 in his first season, taking us to the BCS final. Shining in the BCS final. Making incredible throws and getting the job done. There isn’t a single loss that we’ve had in his tenure that I’d put solely on his shoulders. He took us to the Rose Bowl and played a very major role in winning it for us for the first time in 95 years. DT did not and will not go under-appreciated at Oregon.
He was remarkable, and the last two years have been the best two years of my life as an Oregon Duck fan. Thank you, DT.
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 15, 2012 1:11 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs
peoplewho preferred bennettare stupid, and stupid people are loud
This is like… the anthem of the internet age.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
I'd like to turn this into a political statement
but I won’t.
Okay I will to a small degree. Ron fucking Paul!
If ya can't get your Dick Enright, get your Dick Harter!
Ron fucking Paul!
See, I thought I heard that Ron fucking Paul should be a right that is left up for the states to decide.
Things like that.
by qrsouther on Jan 15, 2012 11:15 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs
Meanwhile, Ted Miller had a good nights sleep
And it seems he has moderated his opinion a bit on the matter.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
After a night to sleep on it I still think it was a poor decision
When reading the explanations for his departure, the one that caught my eye was the Cam Newton comparison. I get what he is trying to say, but DT and Cam have almost no similarities besides the fact they both played in a spread offense in college.
With that said, DT signing with Rosenhaus so early is an interesting development
If he goes undrafted and hooks up with a team as a UFA...
He will make more in one season of playing football than I bring in over a few years at work — and I have 20+ years experience and don’t consider myself underpaid (well, not by much).
The prospect of making the league minimum has to be pretty attractive to him, given the circumstances.
The surprise to me is the amount of butthurt exhibited by some Oregon fans, who seem to be cloaking their disappointment and apprehension about next season in some kind of concern that DT is doing the wrong thing for HIMSELF. (not so much here as on the olive or espn or RG comment zones.)
Maybe he’s making a mistake. At least it’s not a Masoli-level error.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
We can get a bit of a warped perspective talking about the NFL.
We look at the piles of money first round picks get and we forget that the rewards for simply “making the league minimum” are way, way beyond what most people, and most college grads straight out of undergrad, can hope for. And if you don’t come from a lot of money, that’s a lot clearer when the decision’s in your hands. Just because he’s not getting first round or even third round money doesn’t mean that’s not a tremendous job. That is, if he can get it. This is frustrating to see largely because Darron getting at least a league minimum 1-year contract is by no means guaranteed.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
Shouldn't it be more frustrating for DT than us?
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
He obviously thinks he has a good shot.
Hopefully he’s right and the naysayers are wrong.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
NFL SALARIES -- low end for the starting players -- $300K approximately.
You can check out the 2009 salaries of all the teams and all the individual players here.
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 15, 2012 2:11 PM PST up reply actions
Rookie salaries much higher now under the new CBA.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
Now that it is written in stone...
and DT is in fact leaving are little Duck family and I have ripped the arms off a couple of droids, I am truly excited to see what he might be able to do at the next level. I think he just might have the skills to succeed and I wish him all the best!
"My carpet is made of velcro."
Poor Chewy
It’s all going to be fine big guy. Less than a year from now you’ll still be cheering on the Ducks and we’re still going to be really, really good. I’m glad at least that you stayed away from the Ewoks. Too much depression eating will make Chewy chubby.
ATQ's #1 fan of WINNING THE ROSE BOWL
So now the pool can begin...
What does Bennett do during the 2014 offseason to miss his senior season?
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
Win a Heisman and a NCG
and graduate with his class.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
Thanks Daisy!
No Ewok eating for me. It’s my new years resolution and I plan on keeping to it for at least 12 parsecs.
"My carpet is made of velcro."
AAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRWWWAAAWWAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRR!
Reply fail.
"My carpet is made of velcro."
by Chewbacca5000 on Jan 15, 2012 10:14 AM PST up reply actions
At the risk of pedantry, isn't a parsec a unit of length, not time?
Surprising to hear this from a universe-class navigator.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
Han says otherwise.
And Han is ALWAYS right. Or at least that’s what he tells me.
"My carpet is made of velcro."
by Chewbacca5000 on Jan 15, 2012 10:18 AM PST up reply actions
Isn't it sort of both really?
I thought it was something about light years, which is both distance and time.
But what do I know, I’ve never even been off planet once.
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Come on, I bet you've had both feet off the ground at least once in the last four months.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
Rose Bowl fumble?
I think getting both feet of the ground at least once is an understatement.
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 15, 2012 10:45 AM PST up reply actions
Well sure there was that.
And I also discounted my part time job as a trapeze artist.
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Yes
The doing it in twelve parsecs meant that things were moving away from each other, so the less travel you do, the faster you’re doing the specific run.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
Can’t believe I’m going to say this. Han was never talking about his ship’s speed but how he cut time off the normal 18 parsec route by passing closer to the Maw Black Hole cluster. The issue with the run is the 18 parsec route is what is considered “safe” and since when did Han play it safe. Even when he was playing safe, he was taking risks… not unlike Chip Kelly
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
by dvieira on Jan 15, 2012 2:46 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
And I thought I was a nerd.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
This is great
Dom wins ATQ Nerd of the Week. Everyone is going to be so jealous!
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And a Rec for you good sir.
"My carpet is made of velcro."
by Chewbacca5000 on Jan 15, 2012 3:43 PM PST up reply actions
Proof of Nerdom
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Parsec
"My carpet is made of velcro."
by Chewbacca5000 on Jan 15, 2012 3:49 PM PST up reply actions
While I do doubt his viability as an NFL QB
Moseley makes a great point:
With no assurance he could improve his standing in the eyes of scouts, and with the potential to stand out more in this year’s crop of draft-eligible quarterbacks than he would next season, Thomas appears to have done what he did so well for Oregon on the field — survey the landscape, take into account everything he saw and make the best decision available to him.
If ever there was a time for him to try, it’s now. Best of luck DT. You brought home a Rose Bowl, and for that you will never be forgotten!
My parents believed in me.
I was a bit blindsided and butthurt last night
So that made me critical of DTs decision, but after sleeping on it I agree with the above. It is his call, he’ll have a degree, won a RB, set most of the records at UO, so go on to the next stage of life. Best of luck to DT, the only living Rose Bowl winning Duck QB
by OregonNYC on Jan 15, 2012 12:00 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
I still don't agree with this
With no assurance he could improve his standing in the eyes of scouts
I wish him the best of luck, I just don’t think he got good advice and I don’t think Kelly does either. He really didn’t give this decision a ringing endorsement. Instead of giving himself a year plus to show scouts that he can improve on some of the things he needs to improve on, and continue to be a leader, he’s going with the “well, there’s less competition this year, let’s see if I can sneak into the field in a couple of short months.”
Sounds like a gamble and not a very well thought out decision.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
I don't either
He had plenty of things to improve on, namely footwork and accuracy from a standstill in the pocket. Those things are difficult to learn when you’ve got NFL lineman flying like missiles after you, and when you’ve got very little hope of seeing any game action anyway. If he’s just thinking about QB competition and not about his own development, it’s a dumb decision and awfully short-sighted.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
There’s plenty of ways to make money in football/athletics than just going to the NFL to play quarterback. Plenty of leagues, plenty of opportunities in sports. He wouldn’t be doing that staying at Oregon
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Yep...
he could be on a CFL team, like Javes Lewis. Even if it IS on the practice squad.
by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 16, 2012 7:24 AM PST up reply actions
Just wait until Musgrave gets back from bum frick Africa.
Boy is he going to be surprised. Let’s all just act like nothing happened and Bryan Bennett was slated to be our 2012 QB all along.
ATQ's #1 fan of WINNING THE ROSE BOWL
rule number one
don’t open your mouth when someone is spitting at you
Speed Endurance Talent is how Track Town USA plays football. Win The Day
IF he makes it back
Bum bum bum Bummmmmmm!
/ominousmoviemusic
"My carpet is made of velcro."
by Chewbacca5000 on Jan 15, 2012 10:52 AM PST up reply actions
3000 days...
So, I’m putting together a card I’m going to mail my fusky friend (don’t ask… he married into the friendship) and I’m trying to find the list of things that occurred since the fuskies last beat the Ducks. Or, alternatively, what was going on in the world back when that awful day last occurred… any help? I seem to remember seeing such a list on ATQ, but I’ve been searching all morning and can’t find anything. I’d also take other suggestions for the card btw…
Here's a list
of the list of fun facts about the time when the huskies last beat us
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 15, 2012 11:00 AM PST up reply actions
Thanks FAWL!
I don’t know why that didn’t come up in my searching, although I was thinking it was from a year ago… don’t really know why I thought that. Any other suggestions for the card?
I thought that was funny
until I remembered WSU womans bball hasnt beaten the Huskies since Ryan Leaf was an RS sophomore.
Losing streaks suck.
Attractive, Intelligent, Smart A**
by Neil Vincent Roberts on Jan 15, 2012 12:08 PM PST up reply actions
Tako Tuesday a few weeks ago?
There will mos def be stuff around IHWW. Improvin’ erry day.
My initials have an invisible umlaut.
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 15, 2012 11:01 AM PST up reply actions
GO AWAY FOR ONE FRICKING WEEKEND AND WHAT HAPPENS????????????
2012 SEASON BCS GAME CHANCES
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
This pretty much summarizesthe last 18 hrs onATQ.
by JonathanPDX on Jan 15, 2012 11:39 AM PST up reply actions
I'll tell you what now.
refocus, fellow fans. Embrace the Brian Bennett era.
More positives.
Assuming they change the unis again for next fall, we’re back schedule for the styles vaguely associated with quarterback eras.
The, umm… first major change = Joeys.
The Scales/Highlighter Couch Cushions = Clemenses.
Diamond Plate = Dixons.
Wings = Darrons.
The, well, most likely Scale Wings = Bennetts.
So really, Darron had to go. Quarterbacks who define a particular style have never held over to the next.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
Just like Duck fans
to define our football eras by uni fashion, eh?
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so we are out of the silver shoes era?
Speed Endurance Talent is how Track Town USA plays football. Win The Day
Can we all just establish once and for all, so that I can stop cringing, that it is BRYAN Bennett?
Things like that.
Is it? Oh dear....
here I’ve been giving ESPN posters grief for things like Kenyon Barner and OU, and I’ve been misspelling our QB’s name! WOE IS ME!
15-yard penalty for my avatar. /Pereira'd
by Brass-billed on Jan 15, 2012 5:57 PM PST up reply actions
Our back-up quarterback, damn it, our back-up quarterback. Oh, wait...
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 15, 2012 6:08 PM PST up reply actions
I was gonna put starting QB
then I realized he and Mariota still have to battle it out over the offseason.
15-yard penalty for my avatar. /Pereira'd
by Brass-billed on Jan 15, 2012 7:35 PM PST up reply actions
Anyone have the real low-down on current skills, strengths of the remaining Duck QBs
and what we might expect in 2012?
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
I think I'm going to post a fanpost about this later on.
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 15, 2012 1:31 PM PST up reply actions
Great, thanks, FAWL!
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 15, 2012 2:05 PM PST up reply actions
Just caught this article on O-live
via Fentress, haven’t seen it posted yet.
You rush a miracle man, you get rotten miracles.
Has a player ever forgone the draft for a year, trained in a camp and entered next years draft.
It wold take a significant financial investment by either the player or his agent, but it seems like there could be a market for it. It would definitely be more conducive to permanent long term mechanical adjustments compared to doing a short camp until the draft.
"I thought we were going to see an @ESPN highlight where (DT) was gonna rip the knee brace off...like Forrest Gump running down the field." Chip Kelly
they do all the time
it’s called STAYING IN SCHOOL
Speed Endurance Talent is how Track Town USA plays football. Win The Day
by webfoot73 on Jan 15, 2012 3:02 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Isn't that called the Terrelle Pryor Method?
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
Here's something cool for this Day after D-T Day
very nice “journey to rose bowl” video
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
I’m not in Darron’s shoes, so I won’t judge the decision that he made. It’s certainly unexpected, but here’s to Darron for being a great quarterback and leading the Ducks to their first ever appearance in the National Championship game and their first Rose Bowl since 1917.
Thanks for everything, DT. Best of luck in the future.
"I don't do well with pain medicine."
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Jan 15, 2012 3:02 PM PST reply actions
Giants up 10 in the second half?
Ruh-roh.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
Betting $5 on Giants +300?
Yes please.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
The Giants have had two bad calls go against them. They should be up by more IMO.
You rush a miracle man, you get rotten miracles.
Or if Rodgers' receivers didt have a severe case of the drops, GB could be up by 4
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
And that's a clean fumble.
Already up 10, NY with 1st and Goal. Ruh Roh indeed.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
So it looks like Nussmeier is leaving Uw and taking an OC job at Alabama.
What do you bet Scott Frost gets a look from Sark for the OC position in Seattle?
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
Putz
Seriously though, do you think he is ready for a OC job?
"I thought we were going to see an @ESPN highlight where (DT) was gonna rip the knee brace off...like Forrest Gump running down the field." Chip Kelly
He was in the running for Nebraska last year.
You have to think it’s a matter of time before someone give him a shot. With Wilcox, Sirmon and Heyward (from OSU) already brought in, Sark obviously isn’t afraid to poach other teams or other teams in the conference.
Plus, it would give Uw another solid recruiter, Frost would get a promotion and since Sark controls most of the play calling there’s little risk that Frost is going to install some new system or fight Sark for what he wants to do.
"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian
He can look, but he can't touch.
On a related note, the Oregon Club of Southern Oregon is hosting a signing day dinner. There will be two coaches there breaking down film. Guess who one of them is? The question is, do I want to spend $50 for the off-chance of happily ever after? Tough call.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Jan 15, 2012 4:33 PM PST up reply actions
I bet you could get ten of us here to pitch in five bucks each.
Just ask.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
Awww, that's the sweetest thing I've ever seen on ATQ.
You know, other than the stuff with Gorby’s little guy. But still, really sweet.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Jan 15, 2012 4:41 PM PST up reply actions
Easy call
Still, it’s going to be a bit more than $50 because you’re going to need a new outfit.
ATQ's #1 fan of WINNING THE ROSE BOWL
Ugh. You're such an enabler.
You’re also right.
We haven’t even discussed hair, nails, and good lord, shoes.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Jan 15, 2012 5:29 PM PST up reply actions
I think you should definitely get some highlights beforehand
because let’s face it – you’re worth it.
How else may I help you spend your money today?
ATQ's #1 fan of WINNING THE ROSE BOWL
Highlights are taken care of.
Manicure is a must, though.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Jan 15, 2012 9:04 PM PST up reply actions
Then we'd have all Oregon people at UW
Sabotage their asses!
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Everybody screamin'
“DT are you with me!” Hello? DT? Damn.
by lemondobson on Jan 15, 2012 7:47 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
All heart...
That’s what next season is going to be all about. Kelly holds his players to a higher standard both on and off the field. There are no stars on the team, a lot of great players with great attitudes.
Kenjon, Boyett, DAT, York, and even Kiko (with his turn around this year) have all proved themselves on and off the field. I think Bennett is only going to raise this standard. I was always impressed with his post game interviews after ASU and Colorado. I’m excited to see what they bring to the table.
And best of luck to DT, LaMichael, Tuinei, Paulson, and all the other Ducks entering the Draft!
A private Cessna jet flew from Eugene to Fort Lauderdale today
/conspiracy troll
"Ain't no tuition for having no ambition." -Brandon Carswell
YOU SHUT YOUR MOUTH YOU TROLL YOU
wait, how’d you know this? I wants the proof.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
It's actually true, someone with way too much time on their hands tweeted this:
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N101PG/history/20120115/1300Z/KEUG/KPWA
"Ain't no tuition for having no ambition." -Brandon Carswell
It leaves 54 mins later and heads to Florida.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Then appears to have gone on to Key West
Yup, the Dolphins obviously moved to the Bahamas.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Owned by "Pape Group"
seems like if the Dolphins were actively pursuing him, they’d send a plane. The Ducks probably wouldn’t give him one.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Ordinarily I would just assume that some normal person happened to from Eugene to Florida
But that it goes to the exact airport closest to Dolphins HQ caught my attention.
"Ain't no tuition for having no ambition." -Brandon Carswell
What happened to the cameras you have in Chip's bedroom?
Wouldn’t it be easier to just see whether he’s packing or not?
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 15, 2012 11:34 PM PST up reply actions
Chip kelly always packs a massive sack.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Who the hell do you follow that tweets this.
And who’s basement does he live in.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
"whose", not "who's" (which is a contraction for "who is"
I am tormenting you with my grammar corrections because you’ve subjected us to your dream of becoming a journalist. I figure I’ll start on you early. This way there’s at least a remote chance that you don’t end up like the present crop of professional sports writers, those illiterate ninnies who can’t write a grammatically correct sentence to save their lives yet yet are mysteriously paid to write about sports.
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 15, 2012 11:25 PM PST up reply actions
This might not be a good time to tell you I got picked up to do Duck TV Sports today...
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Wel, good for you! Do it well. Win the day, as Chip would say.
Be on the Andrew Luck end of the scale, not the [insert crappy QB here] end.
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 15, 2012 11:31 PM PST up reply actions
could be just a recruiting trip, could be Chip Kelly interviewing with the Dolphins, could be a vacation and could be completely unrelated to UO. This is the BEST type of conspiracy
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
Who are we recruiting in Key West?
Did we discover the Samoans of the East?
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Didn't you know?
Mike Leach never played college ball. He still has 4 years of eligibility left!
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 15, 2012 11:37 PM PST up reply actions
Where are you getting Key West from?
KFFL is Fort Lauderdale, and after KFFL the plane flew to the Cayman Islands.
Addicted to Quack
Death before chastity!
Right, becaue Uncle Phil decided to escort Chip to his interview.
Then Flew to his personal bank in the Caymans, opened the safe, and said, “Like what you see? Take whatever you’d like.”
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Jan 16, 2012 1:17 AM PST up reply actions
PUTZ!!!!!!!!!!
My initials have an invisible umlaut.
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 16, 2012 12:04 AM PST up reply actions
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