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My high school played against Dunmore

He’s a good athlete, pretty tall and a good frame. Also was like top in the nation for the triathlon last year.

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by ATCQ on Jan 17, 2012 8:34 AM PST reply actions  

Thanks for le Quack!

So I was thinking yesterday, with looking at our recruits (incoming) and what we have.
I am assuming we will not land any shockers at all and that Eddie and Arik decides to go elsewhere, Shaq stays or goes to Fuskies etc.

How do we line up next year and 2013? What is the main focus and what do we need to draft? How do you guys feel we match up with other coaches in recruiting? Do you feel that there might be some changes on that end? More assistant coaches to focus on recruiting?

I just feel that we are lacking one last thing.. I just can’t figure out what it is exactly.

Either way, Oregon has proven that you can accomplish a LOT without ranking #1 in recruiting.

ssshhh....

by OregOnDucks on Jan 17, 2012 8:35 AM PST reply actions  

We have a top 15 incoming class which is decent, not great coming off a NCG appearance and Rose Bowl win

I think the element we are missing is that showpiece recruit, the 5* 300lb monster DT or NFL ready WR type for everyone to focus on, a la DAT. Our class is overall solid and strong. I’m sure the coaches are a bit disappointed they didn’t get one of the nine 5* elite athletes we offered, but the class is nothing to sneeze at.

by OregonNYC on Jan 17, 2012 9:40 AM PST up reply actions  

Yep, anything could happen.

A situation like DAT isn’t going to happen every year but we could get a surprise in the next 2 weeks. Hope we do, could turn a solid class into a stellar one with a commit from one of the top recruits still out there.

by OregonNYC on Jan 17, 2012 10:13 AM PST up reply actions  

Yes indeed.

I am just wondering why we are having issues signing, I guess, a higher quantity of these types of players.

I mean, it’s almost granted that UO will get a few 4-5 star Athletes/RB/WR/QB.

It’s just interesting to me, and maybe it’s something that will develop soon, but looking at our coaches and how good our defense has been, our facilities and all that I am just surprised we don’t see more 4-5 stars DT, DL, etc sign.

But it might be something that is up and coming, Oregon is a relatively young program as far as being highly successful goes.

ssshhh....

by OregOnDucks on Jan 17, 2012 10:06 AM PST up reply actions  

I don't think we are having issues

We signed, I think, 9 4* star recruits this year and have a top 15 recruiting class. This means we are recruiting at a pretty high level. We signed two 5* guys last year in Lyerla and DAT, with DAT being maybe the highest ranked skill position player in the draft. The only thing missing this year is one of those elite, ready to play top 10 guys like DAT, and we can’t expect that every year.
There are only a dozen or so big name recruits every year in the whole nation so it is unlikely we get that sort of recruit every year. We are becoming elite but we aren’t ’Bama, yet.

by OregonNYC on Jan 17, 2012 10:18 AM PST up reply actions  

I wasn't talking about the number of 4-5 stars

I am looking on the defensive side of the ball. Especially on the Line and at Tackle.
At any rate, I think it is largely because we are just recently getting into the continuous NCG and Rosebowl runs.

ssshhh....

by OregOnDucks on Jan 17, 2012 10:28 AM PST up reply actions  

We have three 4-star DEs. We’ve missed out on some tackles this year, but that’s not a position of need this recruiting cycle.

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by jtlight on Jan 17, 2012 10:53 AM PST up reply actions  

Perspective.

According to scout.com, the 2007 class was ranked 9th, with zero 5-star athletes, 11 4-stars.
The 2008 class — with LMJ, DT, et al — was ranked 23rd, with only one 5-star: Justin Thompson, remember him? Me either.

Those two classes turned out OK. (Some noted 3-stars from 2008: LMJ, Kaddu, Barner, Alonso.)

Part of the fun of being an Oregon fan for the last couple of decades is seeing the production we can get out of diamonds-in-the-rough. We’re never going to get the number of five-star athletes that Bama, LSU, USC, TOSU et al rake in year after year. If we can manage to finish in the top 15 nationally on an annual basis we’re going to be more than competitive.

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by benzduck on Jan 17, 2012 11:17 AM PST up reply actions  

A different type of diamond in the rough are the ones that like like some other gem,

such as TE’s Dion Jordan and Brandon Bair, and turn out to be fantastic, if uncoventional, DLs

scrappy

by Honka Playboy on Jan 17, 2012 11:30 AM PST up reply actions  

"like like"

that’s some kind of pigeon for “seem like”

scrappy

by Honka Playboy on Jan 17, 2012 11:30 AM PST up reply actions  

Do you "like" that or

Do you “like like” that?

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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 17, 2012 11:45 AM PST up reply actions  

like such as diamonds in where they can are would be diamonds.

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by Quack Addict on Jan 17, 2012 11:46 AM PST up reply actions  

Well, we are going to be competitive enough

with classes like this year, but we will see with USC returning to form what it is like to try to play with a top program with perennial top classes (although now limited in size) in conference.
Just like it is now our goal to compete for a NC every year it should also be our goal to compete for the best recruiting class at least in conference, if not the nation. I’d much rather have outright diamonds than hope we can develop some diamonds in the rough. That sounds too “potato salad” to me.

by OregonNYC on Jan 17, 2012 11:32 AM PST up reply actions  

Just like it is now our goal to compete for a NC every year it should also be our goal to compete for the best recruiting class at least in conference, if not the nation

Uhhh, no. Not at all. Our goal should be to go after the best players in the nation that we want and are a good fit for the University of Oregon. Having a goal of the top recruiting class is a truly terrible idea.

Recruiting rankings generally do a good job of measuring who got the players they wanted, but there are definitely exceptions to that.

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by jtlight on Jan 17, 2012 11:42 AM PST up reply actions  

And who can forget Miami, who was actually building their recruiting based on star rankings as opposed to actual scouting.

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by jtlight on Jan 17, 2012 11:55 AM PST up reply actions  

Why do Oregon fans get so worked up about star ratings as if they are total bullshit?

Of course there are exceptions and failures to all rating systems in athletics and elsewhere. Plenty of late round NFL picks become superstars. Plenty of kids that get mediocre GPAs in high school go on to great success in academics and their careers. There are plenty of exceptions, but overall, especially with the right coaching staff, stars equals talent on the field and that equals wins.
Look at the top 7 classes on Rivals. Alabama, Texas, Ohio State, Florida, Michigan, Miami, Florida State. 6 of the 7 have won at least 1 BCS NC, the only exception being Michigan, the winningest program in college football history.

by OregonNYC on Jan 17, 2012 12:51 PM PST up reply actions  

It's by no means a guarantee of success.

But chances are a class that averages 3.5 stars across the board is going to perform quite a bit better on the field than one that averages 2.0 stars. I don’t care how good the coaches are. Sometimes players get stars because they’re big, strong and fast.

By no means is it a science. The difference between a * and a ** is mostly subjective. But fans like to brag about things (if there are lots of stars in a class) and complain about things (if the class looks “substandard”). That’s what fans do. You can’t spell FANATICs without fans.

Expect fans of a team that has a lower rated recruiting class to come out with “Stars are overrated!” It’s better than pissing and moaning about it, isn’t it?

If LMJ had been a * coming out of high school, would we have got him?

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by benzduck on Jan 17, 2012 12:58 PM PST up reply actions  

Yep, and Stanford's incoming class of SAT 99th percentile kids

will perform better than ASU’s 50th percentile in college and career as a group. There will be some exceptions, but Stanford has smarter kids overall than ASU. Likewise, Bama’s #1 ranked recruiting class has better football players than Ole Miss.

by OregonNYC on Jan 17, 2012 1:03 PM PST up reply actions  

Look at the top 7 classes on Rivals. Alabama, Texas, Ohio State, Florida, Michigan, Miami, Florida State. 6 of the 7 have won at least 1 BCS NC, the only exception being Michigan, the winningest program in college football history.

Is there a single team among those seven that has gone to three consecutive BCS bowls?

Just sayin’…..I know a team that has.

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by Famous Duck on Jan 17, 2012 1:15 PM PST up reply actions  

Those schools also routinely put players into the NFL.

If you’re one of 15-20 5 star football in the country, you’re probably already thinking about how you’re going to spend that first round signing bonus in 3-4 years.

I have no idea what goes on in the minds of 17 year old elite athletes when deciding what schol they weill attend, but I’ve got to think that attending for a school that has a recent history of putting players in the NFL, especially high draft picks, would fit into what they are hoping to get out of those 4 years.

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by AcadianTraverse on Jan 17, 2012 7:35 PM PST up reply actions  

I agree. Also, early playing time

See also: Gunnar Kiel (and we’re still two weeks away).

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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 18, 2012 8:55 AM PST up reply actions  

Couldn’t agree more Jared. That kind of thinking is EXACTLY why Texas didn’t recruit LaMichael James; I recall Mack Brown basically saying that he’s only allowed to recruit the highest rated recruits in terms of stars because the fan base/boosters flip out if he doesn’t. People should completely trust Chip and the staff as they’ve more than proven their ability as talent evaluators. Every year we panic about some position and every year Chip makes us look silly for it. I’ve hate to see us just go after the highest rated kids at the cost of Chip finding what he wants in terms of fit in the system, the program, school, mind set, etc.

by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 17, 2012 2:49 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

The thing is, it doesn't matter what rivals or ESPN thinks of a prospect

It matters what Chip thinks. Our coaches have been amazing at getting guys that fit our system, not just the best rated guys. For instance, Clemson is a recruiting power, consistantly pulling top classes, they made their first BCS game this year in a long time and how did that work… sorry, West Virginia just scored again, …how did that work out for them?

Oregon, while recruiting at a level percieved as being sub par by a long shot to a team like Clemson ranked #10, #11, #3 and #4 at the end of the last 4 years. I won’t start questioning our recruiting until things start falling apart.

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by Quack Addict on Jan 17, 2012 11:43 AM PST up reply actions  

I think a great example of Oregon’s recruiting is Jake Fisher. He was a three-star prospect, but Chip thought he would be one of the top tackles in the country. And he ended up playing ahead of all the other more highly touted linemen we got.

In this year’s class, there are some phenomenal athletes that seem to be underrated (like Oshay Dunmore).

We have been very selective in our offers in recent years. We’re generally getting the players that we want, and that’s really all you can ask of your coaching staff.

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by jtlight on Jan 17, 2012 11:49 AM PST up reply actions  

Fisher was a 4-star (OK, Scout, but still)

He had offers from Florida, Michigan, MSU. Not exactly what I’d consider a rough diamond.

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by benzduck on Jan 17, 2012 12:02 PM PST up reply actions  

I don’t think we’re getting too many rough diamonds these days.

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by jtlight on Jan 17, 2012 12:11 PM PST up reply actions  

Aladdin Auto-rec!

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by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 17, 2012 12:15 PM PST up reply actions  

Look at the difference De’Anthony Thomas makes. Having a single top-tier player made a huge difference for us this year and will have a major impact in the next two seasons. Imagine what our offense would look like if we had an AJ Green spread out wide, or the difference on defense with a true star on the line, or a beast like Man’ti Teo in the middle. There are some players that just change the game and shift the game plan on everyone on the opposing sideline, and we actually have one in De’Anthony Thomas.

Diamond in the rough players are great and we all love guys like Patrick Chung who become great without 5 stars attached to their name. But you can’t discount the difference makers either; we won the Rose Bowl because we had one single player that was the most dangerous weapon on the field. Imagine the damage Chip and crew could do with an equal weapon on defense, or more than one player of that caliber.

by JonathanPDX on Jan 17, 2012 1:20 PM PST up reply actions  

but then you also have 5 star recruits like Bryce Brown

by echo31 on Jan 17, 2012 1:21 PM PST up reply actions  

True, there are plenty of misses. Go back to Rivals and look at the 5-star names from the last 5 years, and there are plenty of guys who wash out, or 4-star athletes who eclipse the 5’s to become real stars. But to compete at the highest level we need to be going after those guys, because hitting on just a single one can change everything. For as great as our team is and as much as we got out of LMJ, DT, etc. do you think we would have won the Rose Bowl if Chip Kelly had whiffed on recruiting DAT?

by JonathanPDX on Jan 17, 2012 1:26 PM PST up reply actions  

we do go after them, they just more often choose another school

by echo31 on Jan 17, 2012 1:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Who says we aren't?

But to compete at the highest level we need to be going after those guys, because hitting on just a single one can change everything.

I agree that one guy can make a world of difference to a team, on both sides of the ball. Just because we don’t have them committed doesn’t mean we’re not going after them, or our recruiting needs to be all about them.

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by Matt Daddy on Jan 17, 2012 1:32 PM PST up reply actions  

I agree

I just hear the “diamond in the rough” stuff sometimes and think “Yeah, that’s wonderful and will always be a part of Oregon football, but competing in 3 BCS games means you can aim higher, and need to to stay competitive.”

by JonathanPDX on Jan 17, 2012 2:04 PM PST up reply actions  

We seem to offer everyone who's anyone

but don’t get them. There are a lot of reasons why but I don’t think it is lack of effort.

scrappy

by Honka Playboy on Jan 17, 2012 2:20 PM PST up reply actions  

There's a reason they call DAT "special."

There are 5* recruits, and there are guys like DAT.

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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 17, 2012 1:22 PM PST up reply actions  

DAT is a six-star.

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by benzduck on Jan 17, 2012 1:32 PM PST up reply actions  

That's DAT, not 5-star

DAT is a playmaker like very few in the nation. He’s amazing. But he’s amazing not because he’s a 5-star recruit; he’s amazing because he’s DAT.

I do agree that we should try and get more amazing people. I don’t agree that this means they’re all 5-star.

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by kalon on Jan 17, 2012 1:51 PM PST up reply actions  

BUT BUT BUT HE WAS A FIVE STAR!!!!

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by benzduck on Jan 17, 2012 12:42 PM PST up reply actions  

5* talent

how did Jabari Brown work out? 5* talent doesn’t mean anything if its not solid kids that fit your system

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by David Piper on Jan 17, 2012 6:59 PM PST up reply actions  

exactly the point of why a strong class is essential and leads to championships

the top 7 recruiting classes feature about 10 of the 15 BCS championships.
If you get lots of big time guys a bust like Brown or Lache doesn’t hurt you. If you have a weak class every bust or injury could end your season. Hence the importance of recruiting class strength

by OregonNYC on Jan 17, 2012 7:23 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions  

Ugh. Let's not even go there with basketball.

Even more so than football players, the elite roundball kids have been having their wang yanked since 7th grade. Might as well call ’em “divas.”

Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.

by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 17, 2012 8:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, technically, yank-wanking does typically start at the 7th grade, regardless of whether or not you’re a basketball player.

Things like that.

by qrsouther on Jan 17, 2012 9:30 PM PST up reply actions  

Everybody have fun tonight

Everybody wang chung tonight!

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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 18, 2012 8:56 AM PST up reply actions  

Is there some super-secret place we can discuss.... things?

Or do we just wing it and hope it goes well?

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by CougarDuck on Jan 17, 2012 9:53 AM PST up reply actions  

BTW

Is there a word for this? i.e. “bi-centennial” or something like that? I tried to google it but failed…

by BigMacDuck on Jan 17, 2012 10:00 AM PST up reply actions  

We'll no huddle whatever it is you're talking about

nudge nudge

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by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 10:21 AM PST up reply actions  

Just put my letter in the mail

to my fusky friend congratulating him on this, oh so glorious day… It has a bunch of yellow and green glitter in it which should really piss him off!

by Shurduck on Jan 17, 2012 12:24 PM PST up reply actions  

I've got a plan for a friend tomorrow

Might get me banned from his work place for a little while, but oh so worth it.

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by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 12:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Don't do anything illegal.

Wait, nevermind. Forget I said that.

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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 17, 2012 12:52 PM PST up reply actions  

It’s ok, Axe doesn’t qualify for Fulmer.

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by webfoot73 on Jan 17, 2012 6:47 PM PST up reply actions  

ATTN: DEPT OF OFF TOPIC COMPLAINTS

After spending yesterday shredding the pow I am so sore I can hardly get up from my desk. Meanwhile my kids popped out of bed and jittered off to school as if they had spent all day in front of the xbox. I think I hate youth.

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by daisyduck on Jan 17, 2012 9:06 AM PST reply actions  

well

it sounds like you and Musgrave have so much in common

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by David Piper on Jan 17, 2012 9:13 AM PST up reply actions  

Musgrave is a skier?

I could see him telemarking on old wooden skis and leather boots, maybe, but not ‘shredding the pow.’ And trying to shoo the snow off his lawn.

You can’t spell anatidaephobia without DAT.

by scudderfan on Jan 17, 2012 9:17 AM PST up reply actions  

He's totally a skier

I ran into him on the mountain yesterday and snapped this pic.

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by daisyduck on Jan 17, 2012 9:44 AM PST up reply actions  

Nah

Musgrave hates young people. I hate the general state of youthfulness, which I possibly don’t have to the same extent as I used to. Plus I’ll probably be over it by Thursday, or whenever I can walk without my quads screaming like banshees.

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by daisyduck on Jan 17, 2012 9:32 AM PST up reply actions  

Here's how my dad used to describe taking off his ski boots at the end of the day:

“It’s as if the person who was bashing your shins with a sledgehammer all day suddenly stopped.”

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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 17, 2012 10:27 AM PST up reply actions  

Sorry

It was a crowbar.

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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 17, 2012 10:46 AM PST up reply actions  

The sorest I’ve ever been was after doing The Crucible in Drill Instructor School. Someone turned me on to Epsom Salt baths. If you haven’t tried it and you really are extremely sore, I highly recommend trying it. I was shocked at how quickly I went from the sorest I’d ever been to completely recovered.

by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 17, 2012 2:56 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

For anyone wondering what The Crucible is:

http://www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/training/crucible/index.asp

Notice the Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 links…in DI School we did it in just over 36 hours. It’s a really hard event over 3 days, 1.5 was simply brutal.

by MarineCorpsDuck on Jan 17, 2012 3:03 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

...Your middle school self scares me.

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by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 3:39 PM PST up reply actions  

A political figure in Oregon would never get caught in a sex scandal with an underaged woman

by INducktrination on Jan 17, 2012 3:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Sorry, couldn't resist...
My 8th grade end of the year essay was making Craig James a political candidate brought down by a sex scandal in Dallas involving five dead hookers.

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1917-2012

by Rustang on Jan 17, 2012 10:10 PM PST up reply actions  

I figured we'd be in the "losers" column for sure...

2012 Rose Bowl Champions

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by quack785 on Jan 17, 2012 9:14 AM PST reply actions  

gaah

Its a pretty good article.

2012 Rose Bowl Champions

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by quack785 on Jan 17, 2012 9:15 AM PST up reply actions  

Ok then

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/andy_staples/01/16/NFL.draft.declaration/index.html?eref=sihp&sct=hp_wr_a5

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by quack785 on Jan 17, 2012 9:15 AM PST up reply actions  

Really Suprised to see Paulson as a long shot in Fentress' column

I thought with the reputation we have for producing NFL Tight Ends and his amazing ability to catch any ball within a 5 yard radius and block anyone, anywhere would make him a sure thing.

I really hope he gets a shot, any NFL team that passes him up will be kicking themselves once they see what he can do at the next level.

by Pelhament on Jan 17, 2012 10:00 AM PST reply actions  

I think Paulson has a higher upside than Dickson

And Dickson is turning into a pretty frickin good NFL tight end in Baltimore. Imagine if he had someone who could trow the ball.

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by Quack Addict on Jan 17, 2012 10:10 AM PST up reply actions  

I agree

I always figured Paulson for a sure fire NFL pick.

My parents believed in me.

by flyduckfly on Jan 17, 2012 10:24 AM PST up reply actions  

After seeing the talent of Gronkowski, Jimmy Graham and others, I downgrade Paulson, too.

He’s not an early rounder. Guys are athletic, strong, tall, big and fast these days, and can catch like crazy. It’s really mind-boggling.

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by gamedaytribe on Jan 17, 2012 10:49 AM PST up reply actions  

NFL tight ends these days are absolute monsters

and Paulson is not exactly in the monster category but I’m surprised he is considered a bubble player for the draft. Of course, I was also surprised that he didn’t have a better season catching the ball this year.

by OregonNYC on Jan 17, 2012 11:07 AM PST up reply actions  

David Paulson, TE, Round Three to the Seattle Thunderchickens

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by Famous Duck on Jan 17, 2012 1:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Not a chance

They’ve already got a big sign in their TEs (Zach Snyder) and aren’t happy with the one they have. It’s not a position of need or want.

If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score

by kalon on Jan 17, 2012 1:52 PM PST up reply actions  

I wouldn't wish a seattle draft pick on anybody

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by Quack Addict on Jan 17, 2012 4:38 PM PST up reply actions  

Btw, on the recruiting front

has there been a decent kicker recruited? Maybe even before WR this was our weakest position, with our FG kicker hitting less than 60% of his attempts (with a long of a meager 40) and our kick-offs never getting past the 10 yard line.

by OregonNYC on Jan 17, 2012 10:28 AM PST reply actions  

I don't know what happened to rob beard

but he’s the better kicker in my opinion with a bigger leg. I know he was hurt early but maybe it was worse that we thought. Hopefully he can win back the job or the other kid might get some distance added to his game.

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by Quack Addict on Jan 17, 2012 10:32 AM PST up reply actions  

Must be a bizarre injury that allows him to do kick-offs, including being decent in return coverage

but not kick 30 yard FGs. To me that is the coaches saying that Beard has the bigger leg but Maldonado is more accurate, which is scary considering the 58% success rate of our FGs

by OregonNYC on Jan 17, 2012 10:39 AM PST up reply actions  

TD's or GTFO

We don’t need no stinking kicker.

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by daisyduck on Jan 17, 2012 10:44 AM PST up reply actions   1 recs

This.

It’s best to be so far ahead we don’t need FG kickers.

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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 17, 2012 11:06 AM PST up reply actions  

Taking that to the logical next step

we also don’t need to kick off, or have a defense. Just onside it every time. Get really good at them and recover 50% of the time. If the other team recovers, let them score first play, don’t even put a defense on the field. When the offense has the ball, score a TD 100% of the time. This will result in 4:1 scoring margin. We will be unbeatable.

by OregonNYC on Jan 17, 2012 11:09 AM PST up reply actions  

Or not 4:1, maths isn't my strongest subject

but it will, whatever the exact number, result in us winning 100% of the games

by OregonNYC on Jan 17, 2012 11:10 AM PST up reply actions  

Logical

I do not think that word means what you think it means.

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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 17, 2012 11:13 AM PST up reply actions  

I like this a lot (except for the no defense thing)

It’s like the idea they came up with to get rid of punts, and decrease the number of injuries from punts. If you reach 4th down, you can go for it from where you are, or put it on the opponents 20 and have 1 shot at the endzone (no FGs). If you make it you get it. If you don’t the other team takes over at the 30.

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by Matt Daddy on Jan 17, 2012 11:32 AM PST up reply actions  

I thought the big push was to do away with kickoff returns, not punts

Whatever happened to that?

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by benzduck on Jan 17, 2012 11:58 AM PST up reply actions  

grumble grumble

/pops advil

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by daisyduck on Jan 17, 2012 12:26 PM PST up reply actions  

pain? I'll show you muscle pain

/pops a lorcet

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by benzduck on Jan 17, 2012 12:46 PM PST up reply actions  

You guys are my new mentors.

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by daisyduck on Jan 17, 2012 12:49 PM PST up reply actions  

That stuff is crazy dangerous

It’s become very popular as suicide method. Even used patches are potent enough to end one’s life if eaten. To be fair, though, most meds are dangerous if used improperly.

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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 17, 2012 12:56 PM PST up reply actions  

I've heard you can smoke the gel off a Fentanyl patch.

OK, it was in a song lyric. Still.

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by benzduck on Jan 17, 2012 1:01 PM PST up reply actions  

They are intended to be rolled up and smoked

/doesn’tsmellgoodandyoudon’tcare

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by Famous Duck on Jan 17, 2012 1:28 PM PST up reply actions  

That percentage is hurt

by the two FG’s Kelly put him in for, knowing he had no chance of hitting them (because they were outside of 40 yards…..eek.)

My parents believed in me.

by flyduckfly on Jan 17, 2012 10:49 AM PST up reply actions  

Brent and Kirk on Herb St.

Said he was making them before the game from much further back.

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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 17, 2012 11:14 AM PST up reply actions  

amazing what happens when theres a 6'4 tackle

with a 7’ wing span reaching up to try to block it that you have to kick over. Give me a week of training and i’d be able to kick a 40 yard fg in warm ups too.

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by Quack Addict on Jan 17, 2012 11:37 AM PST up reply actions  

I’m hoping Rob Beard gets healthy and gets back to his true form

by Pelhament on Jan 17, 2012 10:32 AM PST up reply actions  

I watched the fUCLA @u$c game on Sunday

I had a hard time figuring out if the ruins are that good or $c is that bad.

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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 17, 2012 10:29 AM PST reply actions  

fUCLA ran away with it early

They should have won by at least 30.

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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 17, 2012 10:35 AM PST up reply actions  

slight lead to the latter

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by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 10:37 AM PST up reply actions  

LMJ IS ON TWITTER LMJ IS ON TWITTER LMJ IS ON TWITTER

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by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 11:03 AM PST reply actions  

I doubt that is his page

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by Matt Daddy on Jan 17, 2012 11:09 AM PST up reply actions  

According to Andy McNamara it is

Linky-Dink

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by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 17, 2012 11:14 AM PST up reply actions  

It seemed suspicious to me

considering his only tweet is a retweet of a husky and it was Dec 9 when I remember LMJ making a video sometime around then where he said he didn’t have a twitter account.

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by Matt Daddy on Jan 17, 2012 11:45 AM PST up reply actions  

If it is real

he’s not very communicative, that’s for sure.

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by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 17, 2012 11:47 AM PST up reply actions  

It's not verified either

Still seems suspicious to me no matter how much of a temper tantrum axemen makes.

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by Matt Daddy on Jan 17, 2012 12:08 PM PST up reply actions  

When the SID of the U of O says it's real.

I tend to think it’s real. verification takes a few days on twitter.

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by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 12:12 PM PST up reply actions  

You may all kiss my shiny white...arm.
@LaMikeJames 2m
I just want to say thank you to all my fans and supporters and I want everyone to have full access to me during my draft process. Go ducks!

Link.

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by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 12:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Probably shaves all over

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by webfoot73 on Jan 17, 2012 7:03 PM PST up reply actions  

Axemen? Temper tantrum?

Never…

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by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 17, 2012 12:17 PM PST up reply actions  

Well maybe he was getting it together for his NFL time.

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by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 11:48 AM PST up reply actions  

The timing is right

It’s part of the NFL sales process.

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by daisyduck on Jan 17, 2012 11:16 AM PST up reply actions  

Because I'd link to a page that wasn't confirmed as his?

Putz.

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by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 11:26 AM PST up reply actions  

It's his

Blind chicken, kernel of corn, etc.

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by benzduck on Jan 17, 2012 11:27 AM PST up reply actions  

I'm the one who's always linking twitter

you think I’d ever link a fake account? Other than the ones like “Fake Dan Bebee” of course.

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by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 11:36 AM PST up reply actions  

Wait, are you seriously asking this question?

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by jtlight on Jan 17, 2012 11:42 AM PST up reply actions  

As serious as those two were about "blind chicken finding corn."

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by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 11:45 AM PST up reply actions  

Need anyone remind you of the EDSBS re-tweet fiasco? You haven’t really proven yourself to be the most reliable over the last few years.

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by jtlight on Jan 17, 2012 11:53 AM PST up reply actions  

...I need to be reminded...

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by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 11:54 AM PST up reply actions  

Twitter Panic!
Tacoi Sumler
praying for the big bra josh huff. got faith he gonna be aight, and have a speedy recovery, while I do the same!

by DCDuck on Jan 17, 2012 11:38 AM PST reply actions  

Maybe they fixed his hands too

remember he needed some clean up work done on his leg injury.

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by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 11:40 AM PST up reply actions  

Mosley confirmed

that Huff had surgery to repair whatever was wrong with his leg this year.

by jfwells on Jan 17, 2012 3:59 PM PST up reply actions  

BTW I'm hoping for some support here from you Ducks

Fuck the Fuskies

They are the worst team in the entire fucking world. And I live in Seattle FML.

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Jan 17, 2012 11:50 AM PST reply actions  

Nah I was the one (in our Rose bowl thread) rooting for you guys to win. And I got flak for it

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Jan 17, 2012 12:06 PM PST up reply actions  

whoa. I read Kiesau piece.

maybe you better hang around here. get some rest

scrappy

by Honka Playboy on Jan 17, 2012 12:23 PM PST up reply actions  

The enemy of our enemy...

You’ve come to the right place.

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by daisyduck on Jan 17, 2012 12:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Pull up a chair and stay a while, Roy.

We like you.

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by ProbablyMonty on Jan 17, 2012 1:40 PM PST up reply actions  

OT,

I’m looking into buying a Traeger. Any comments or other recommendations?

You rush a miracle man, you get rotten miracles.

by MCD Mom on Jan 17, 2012 12:21 PM PST reply actions  

I got tired of replacing my BBQ every four years,

been reading alot of review. People either hate them or love them.

You rush a miracle man, you get rotten miracles.

by MCD Mom on Jan 17, 2012 12:27 PM PST up reply actions  

Everyone on the fishing/hunting forums I frequent absolutely love them! As soon as the repairs I made to my current BBQ fail, I am getting a Traeger.

by Pelhament on Jan 17, 2012 12:34 PM PST up reply actions  

Are you buying cheap BBQs?

I’ve had my Weber for 8 years and still works pretty well. All of my friends who own one have had similar experiences.

by ppilot on Jan 17, 2012 12:54 PM PST up reply actions  

I bought the Weber back in 1994 because it was easy to rebuild

It’s on its third rebuild now (burners, diffusers, igniter). Little sucker just keeps grillin’. Best $180 I ever spent.

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by benzduck on Jan 17, 2012 1:04 PM PST up reply actions  

Have had this one for 6 years now, no rebuilds, no replaced parts.

My igniter has never failed, burners all work as well as the day I got it. Best $30 I’ve ever spent.

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by Quack Addict on Jan 17, 2012 1:15 PM PST up reply actions  

You're just making an ash of yourself, you know.

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by benzduck on Jan 17, 2012 1:33 PM PST up reply actions   2 recs

That's just coal'd.

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by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 17, 2012 1:49 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

This grill

ignites the embers of my stomach.

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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 17, 2012 2:21 PM PST up reply actions  

Pretty much the same one I have. I’ve had mine for about six years now as well. I love it.

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by Gorbachav5 on Jan 17, 2012 1:47 PM PST up reply actions  

I haven't looked at charcoal burners,

I have never had much success lighting them.

You rush a miracle man, you get rotten miracles.

by MCD Mom on Jan 18, 2012 4:48 AM PST up reply actions  

No,

I bought a commercial series last time because it had a good review. I went in to Lowe’s this last weekend and they said that is about the life. The problem is the parts are so expensive to replace, it’s almost cheaper to get a new one. He recommended one that was about $650 which had a 10 year warranty and possibly buying an extended warranty where you could get new parts for up to four years.

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by MCD Mom on Jan 18, 2012 4:47 AM PST up reply actions  

From my perspective, it's a fairly simple choice.

If you want to spend a wad of cash on an old-school smoker, keep a selection of hardwood firewood around, and spend hour after hour keeping the temp just right, that’s one choice. That’s what I do, but it’s an excuse to stay outside and sip beer all day long and work at the “art” of barbeque.

If you want to save a whole lot of hassle and turn out perfectly fine brisket and pulled pork and what have you without having to check anything but the pellet hopper (but risk derisive comments from “real pit-masters,” like it matters), get a Traeger. A….“friend of mind” who is a die-hard devotee to smoking the old fashioned way tried one and found that is creates perfectly good BBQ with a minimum of hassle.

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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 17, 2012 12:40 PM PST up reply actions  

I agree with this

and would add, it really depends on what you want to cook. Things that need a “finer” tuning to their temperature or cooked with smoke, the Traeger is great for (ribs, chicken, fish). Things like a steak or hamburgers, not so much. It doesn’t really get hot enough.

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by Matt Daddy on Jan 17, 2012 12:46 PM PST up reply actions  

My trusty Weber Genesis Silver grill doesn’t “get hot enough” to cook steak or hamburgers. And yet I continue to pull beautiful T-bones and Delmonicos, not to mention burgers that compare favorably with those sold in fu-fu restaurants in Santa Monica for $15, from that very grill.

I bought my daughter (OK, my son-in-law) a Traeger a few years ago. Made some great burgers on it. And pulled pork. They’re awesome IMHO. Work as a barbecue, smoker, and grill. Wish I had one. Oh well, guess I’ll rebuild the Weber for the fourth time this summer.

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by benzduck on Jan 17, 2012 12:51 PM PST up reply actions  

Wait

You people rebuild grills so you don’t have to buy a new one?

/eyes Mr.Daisy suspiciously

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by daisyduck on Jan 17, 2012 12:53 PM PST up reply actions  

When a $400 grill has all of its elements crack right after the warranty runs out, and your dog eats all the wires that sends the spark to the elements, you either throw $400 out the window and pony up another $400+ for a new grill or spend $60 to fix it.

by Pelhament on Jan 17, 2012 12:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Yes

This part I’m quite familiar with

throw $400 out the window and pony up another $400+ for a new grill

It’s this part that is greek to me:
spend $60 to fix it

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by daisyduck on Jan 17, 2012 1:08 PM PST up reply actions  

the Dollar Tree has long nose lighters for, guess what, a dollar.

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by webfoot73 on Jan 17, 2012 7:12 PM PST up reply actions  

It's a required skill for all adult males

seriously, the government wouldn’t let me vote until I’d changed the oil on a 2001 Subaru, replaced the wiring in a bathroom fixture, properly mowed a lawn and painted a fence, and fixed a Weber.

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by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 12:59 PM PST up reply actions  

i missed that memo … I don’t repair things, I jury-rig them

by echo31 on Jan 17, 2012 1:16 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm moving to Canada.

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by daisyduck on Jan 17, 2012 1:46 PM PST up reply actions  

Scary, ain't it

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by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 1:55 PM PST up reply actions  

dammit.

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by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 1:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Silly boy

Those were things your parents made you do to make it look like an “accident.”

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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 17, 2012 2:22 PM PST up reply actions  

Not as far as I know.

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by benzduck on Jan 17, 2012 1:05 PM PST up reply actions  

I grill on my good old Weber kettle.

Gets nice and hot. Heck, I’ve done up some perfect prime rib roasts on the thing using indirect heat.

Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.

by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 17, 2012 1:20 PM PST up reply actions  

Traeger owner for 8 years

love my Traeger for what it is, but don’t expect it to be a Webber. You can’t get really hot direct heat like you can with gas. Great for smoking meats.

by jfwells on Jan 17, 2012 4:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Dana Altman wins. Period.
@LindsayRae19 3m
My favorite quote from Dana Altman, on importance of defense’ “You know, everyone wants to be a scorer cause then the girls clap.”

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by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 1:08 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

An Off-Season Innuendo Contest nominee and Rec

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by Famous Duck on Jan 17, 2012 1:41 PM PST up reply actions  

Indeed they do.

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by Gorbachav5 on Jan 17, 2012 1:49 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

It was probably only because they were one of the few teams I could watch as a kid when they were on TBS, but those early 90’s Braves teams were some of my favorites. Of course, I also watched Maddux on the Cubs on WGN.

When he doesn’t get 100% of the Hall of Fame votes in two years, people are going to have some explaining to do.

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by Gorbachav5 on Jan 17, 2012 3:57 PM PST up reply actions  

GAINING BROWNIE POINTS, BOTH OF YOU. NICE WORK.

"I don't do well with pain medicine."

by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Jan 17, 2012 3:58 PM PST up reply actions  

there are idiots that turn in blank ballots every year

because they are idiots. Rickey Henderson didn’t get 100%, which is completely criminal.

I too, loved those Braves teams in my youth, even though I’ve taken to the Mariners a lot more in my adulthood. Greg Maddux is the greatest pitcher of my generation, and that includes Randy Johnson. What Maddux was able to do by having supreme command of his change up is amazing.

--Dave

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by David Piper on Jan 17, 2012 7:07 PM PST up reply actions  

Dude, stop torturing yourself. Just defect to the Braves again. I won’t tell anyone.

"I don't do well with pain medicine."

by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Jan 17, 2012 8:26 PM PST up reply actions  

I love Ricky Henderson

more personality in his batting glove than the whole Braves team of the whole decade of the 90’s. There. I said it. Braves were boring

scrappy

by Honka Playboy on Jan 17, 2012 9:12 PM PST up reply actions  

Not if you like pitching. Their hitting, outside of a few guys (Gant, Justice, Pendleton, McGriff), wasn’t fantastic, but they had so many ridiculously good pitchers – Maddux, Glavine, and Smoltz, but also Avery, Mercker, Millwood a bit later. I loved watching Maddux toy with hitters.

Fastball on the outside corner. Strike one.
Fastball just a hair off the outside corner, fools the umpire. Strike two.
Two-seamer in on the hands. Ball one.
Changeup that starts a foot outside and breaks back over the plate. Strike three. Never had a chance.

Or he’d set you up outside and then bust you inside so you’d pop up. Or you’d roll over on a curve. Or your eyes would light up as you see a fastball coming down the heart of the plate only to have it tail away and wind up foul.

Randy Johnson was all about power and intimidation. Same with Clemens, to a degree, although he was a bit more refined. Pedro Martinez, in his prime, had the filthiest stuff known to man. Maddux’s stuff was good, and he could overpower guys in his younger days, but mostly he lived inside hitters’ heads and knew exactly how to get them out. It was a joy to watch.

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by Gorbachav5 on Jan 18, 2012 9:37 AM PST up reply actions   1 recs

I’m looking at Maddux’s 1994 season. Ridiculous. 271 ERA+ in 202 innings. FOUR HOMERUNS ALLOWED.

Or there was 1997 when he walked 20 guys in 232 innings.

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by Gorbachav5 on Jan 18, 2012 9:41 AM PST up reply actions  

He was the smartest pitcher to ever play the game, and that’s not disputable.

"I don't do well with pain medicine."

by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Jan 18, 2012 1:42 PM PST up reply actions  

But Babe Ruth didn't get 100%

by INducktrination on Jan 17, 2012 7:07 PM PST up reply actions  

Geez, Cal recruits are just jumping ship like mad

Sounds like Aziz Shittu will go to USC

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by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 1:32 PM PST reply actions  

No Shittu?

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by benzduck on Jan 17, 2012 1:34 PM PST up reply actions   2 recs

I Shittu just fine, tthanku

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by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 1:44 PM PST up reply actions  

gesundheit

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by Quack Addict on Jan 17, 2012 4:41 PM PST up reply actions  

Wait. What?

Apparently the NCAA doesn’t think USC was punished hard enough.

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by benzduck on Jan 17, 2012 1:37 PM PST reply actions  

Woah, don't fuck with the NCAA anymore guys

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by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 1:44 PM PST up reply actions  

HOLY GOD.

Under the new guidelines, USC would have lost more than thirty scholarships per year.

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by ProbablyMonty on Jan 17, 2012 1:45 PM PST up reply actions  

Uh

Doesn’t that mean that they’d lose all their scholarships and then be in scholarship debt? What would that mean, USC would have to give a scholarship to a another member of the Pac-12?

If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score

by kalon on Jan 17, 2012 1:53 PM PST up reply actions  

I don't see where it says that.

IT does say, in addition to 37.5-50% RIS, the time coaches have to recruit PSAs would be reduced by 37.5-50%.

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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 17, 2012 2:11 PM PST up reply actions  

Oh yeah, I probably said that wrong.

I just meant that their yearly scholarship allotment would be cut, as in a loss of 32-45 of the total 85.

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by ProbablyMonty on Jan 17, 2012 3:21 PM PST up reply actions  

Good god - It's like they screwed over the mob or something

The NCAA just wants to take them into the wood line and do them Adriana style.

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by daisyduck on Jan 17, 2012 1:51 PM PST up reply actions  

Adriana style

This wouldn’t perchance be the “Lima” version of the Adriana style would it? Because if so, color me a super jealous, happy married man.

I don't mean to impose...

by TheOcean on Jan 17, 2012 3:15 PM PST up reply actions  

Also
“We were damn mad and not going to take it anymore,” Ed Ray, Oregon State president and chair of the Enforcement Working Group, said.

Oregon is soooooo screwed.

If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score

by kalon on Jan 17, 2012 1:53 PM PST up reply actions  

Any idea when the new model comes into play?

Will it only be for new cases or are they going to use it in current investigations?

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by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 17, 2012 1:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Not a clue

I would imagine it won’t be any time soon; it’s still up for approval.

Still, the head of Oregon State deciding Oregon’s fate should send chills down your spine.

If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score

by kalon on Jan 17, 2012 1:57 PM PST up reply actions  

But I'm sure that, as professionals,

OSU affiliates would never use their influence to unfairly and irrationally punish UO.

/rememberslariviereversusboardofhighered.
/cries.

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by omb on Jan 17, 2012 2:04 PM PST up reply actions  

Oregon is just fine.....they fall under the old model

The new model doesn’t apply to investigations already in process.

by ppilot on Jan 17, 2012 2:59 PM PST up reply actions  

That's just insane.

They’re effectively bringing back the death penalty, and making it routine.

Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.

by omb on Jan 17, 2012 2:09 PM PST up reply actions  

The NCAA won't do that

Not remotely. They might not want to be toothless, but they’re not going to go around and kill programs. They lose too much money that way.

If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score

by kalon on Jan 17, 2012 2:21 PM PST up reply actions  

Wouldn't be surprised if we were found guilty of something

and that slap on the wrist turns into a sledgehammer to the back of the head.

ssshhh....

by OregOnDucks on Jan 17, 2012 2:34 PM PST up reply actions  

Former Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick arrested on possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana.

So, now they’re busting people for being almost out?

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by benzduck on Jan 17, 2012 1:55 PM PST reply actions  

That's the South for you.

Sure, it’s less addictive than tobacco, less harmful to your lungs than tobacco, less carcinogenic than tobacco, and renders you less dangerous to the rest of society than an alcohol abuser. But of course it has to be illegal, it has its roots in HELL!!!

Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.

by omb on Jan 17, 2012 2:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Apropos scene with respect to the Sark Attack down in Berkeley.


You do almost have to respect the moves that Sark is pulling and the message he’s sending. Washington has a goal – it wants to supplant UO, reign over the North, be the best in college football. It feels it deserves this, it feels this is its birthright. A lot of other teams make noise about competing at high levels, but UW’s showing the rest of the Pac-12 what it means to really be serious about that.

Sark built a lot of positive momentum coming in and lifting the team up from 0-12, but look where they were just a couple weeks ago. The momentum seemed to stall as Sark’s third season ended right were the second had, and basically no progress was made. Their recruiting class this year was a solid 4th best in the division, and the border was wide freakin’ open.

So, unlike Riley, unlike Tedford/Barber, Sark goes to work. In reality, while the goal is to compete with Oregon, to get there UW first needs to rise above the rest of the muddled middle of the division – teams like OSU and Cal. Looking for coaches then, he goes for the jugular, looking to poach what he can directly from these mid-division rivals. He takes the best recruiters from both schools. And he does it by offering salaries that Cal and OSU can never hope to match. Which sends a pretty clear message now, but also sends a message to the rest of the league by absolutely shattering the pay scale for the future. The Pac-12, at least the public schools, all had pretty similar, reasonable pay for assistants. From now on, competitive compensation for assistants will have the UW standard out there. And if you’re not going to keep up, UW will be more than happy to take your nice things whenever they choose.

Oregon wasn’t a great target for poaching right now. Most of their coaches have either been done with the career chase long ago or have been invested in UO so long that a mostly parallel move for a shiny salary increase isn’t a big deal – and there’s also a well-funded UO AD and an Uncle Phil to step in and counter flashy offers. But he’s taken his shots at UO at least indirectly, scooping up a couple highly respected guys who would very much be on the UO radar if openings happened.

Bottom line, Washington is serious about getting good at football. And now schools like Cal and OSU, who have generally been playing around with thinking about being serious about it in recent years, get to see what that really means. And it’s doubtful that they can keep up.

Of course, it could all become a miserable failure, and washington could end up owing a bunch of enormous severance liabilities in a couple years after wholesale regime change. Here’s hoping for that.

Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.

by omb on Jan 17, 2012 1:59 PM PST reply actions   2 recs

Fuck Sark and his shit.

I really hope you guys destroy them in Autzen this year. No mercy. Feel free to boo as well.

I would expect our team to do the same, but right now I doubt we’ll have any players or coaches around to do the destroying with. And knowing Cal’s luck, we’ll get screwed some other way as well.

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Jan 17, 2012 2:25 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

So let it be written!

So let it be done!

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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 17, 2012 2:30 PM PST up reply actions  

fusky SHAME! fusky SHAME! fusky SHAME!

"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly

by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 17, 2012 2:30 PM PST up reply actions  

You do know

you guys have taken a team’s coach before too right? You know, the team’s blog you’re on right now. Also, the ducks are likely to go unbeaten next season which includes against your team. Nice job sparky.

There will never be a Husky free Northwest...never.

by ALLpurpleEVERYTHING on Jan 17, 2012 2:43 PM PST up reply actions  

Lateral moves aren't the same as promotions

Oregon’s been pretty fine with OCs going elsewhere to become coaches. Or really, anyone. Losing Tedford hurt (particularly with the collection of OCs we had after him from 2002-2006) but I don’t think anyone had much animosity towards Tedford or Cal.

If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score

by kalon on Jan 17, 2012 2:45 PM PST up reply actions  

When

Jim Mora just went to UCLA, took Martin one of our best recruiters, and some recruits, I never thought of him as dirty and my blood didn’t boil with hatred for UCLA. Some of these Cal fans are just getting a little too emotional. It’s part of the business, put the big boy pants on or GTFO.

There will never be a Husky free Northwest...never.

by ALLpurpleEVERYTHING on Jan 17, 2012 2:48 PM PST up reply actions  

Did he take them 2 weeks before national signing day?

Oh, and did he also take another coach from the same team, break up their top recruiting class and do it by spending more money than anyone in the conference on assistant coaches?

No? Than the situations aren’t the same. Besides, Cal fans being emotional about something negative happening to their team is a right of passage. Don’t take it personally, and you know the team’s blog you’re on right now. We support husky hate here.

"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian

by Matt Daddy on Jan 17, 2012 2:51 PM PST up reply actions  

Ummm...

he did it in December. Two weeks before signing day? No. But he still did it and not too long ago. The situations are pretty much the same. Mora, a life long Husky goes to Ucla, and takes a UW coach with him as well as recruits. Point is, I didn’t bitch about I took it as it is. These Cal fans that are calling for the head of Lupoi or bashing UW fans as if we caused this are ridiculous. Also, as for spending more money on anything that contributes to making a better football team than anyone else in the conference is something you ducks know plenty about and beleive me, I support it 100%. Why? Becuase it comes with the game. Buck up or shut up, right?

There will never be a Husky free Northwest...never.

by ALLpurpleEVERYTHING on Jan 17, 2012 2:58 PM PST up reply actions  

Hey, right. Wanna buy a helmet?

"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 17, 2012 3:13 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Bought the carbon fiber

one for my buddy for his birthday. From the sports store in Salem Center Mall. They’re effin spendy.

There will never be a Husky free Northwest...never.

by ALLpurpleEVERYTHING on Jan 17, 2012 3:19 PM PST up reply actions  

But they're soooo 'last 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

by Famous Duck on Jan 17, 2012 3:22 PM PST up reply actions  

It was

last year.

There will never be a Husky free Northwest...never.

by ALLpurpleEVERYTHING on Jan 17, 2012 3:31 PM PST up reply actions  

So, you want a nice shiny one now?

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by Famous Duck on Jan 17, 2012 5:27 PM PST up reply actions  

Why? Becuase it comes with the game. Buck up or shut up, right?

Cal fans are bashing Husky fans because this is the type of response they are getting to a really negative situation (in their eyes). Over at CGB, numerous Huskies have gone over there to rub Oski’s nose in their shit.

It’s funny how people are all “get over it already” when it happens to someone else.

--Dominic, Addicted to Quack

Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.

by dvieira on Jan 17, 2012 3:46 PM PST up reply actions  

Yet when it happened

to UW with Mora going to UCLA and taking Martin and recruits and I didn’t complain once. I for one haven’t rubbed it into the face of any Cal fan but when they start bashing me on other boards because of it? C’mon, it’s what happens in college football!

There will never be a Husky free Northwest...never.

by ALLpurpleEVERYTHING on Jan 17, 2012 3:55 PM PST up reply actions  

He wasn't bashing you, don't take it personal

He wasn’t even replying to one of your comments. He’s looking for a like mind in how he feels about Uw at this point, and honestly, going to Oregon fans is probably a pretty good place to start.

"the putz from that UO blog, Matt Daddy" - Steve Tannen
The Daily Faberian

by Matt Daddy on Jan 17, 2012 4:00 PM PST up reply actions  

I can

agree with that.

There will never be a Husky free Northwest...never.

by ALLpurpleEVERYTHING on Jan 17, 2012 4:22 PM PST up reply actions  

Okay, but

You do realize that you’re not the sole Husky fan, right? And that plenty of others on uwdawgpound did declare Martin a traitor and spit on him and the like?

If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score

by kalon on Jan 17, 2012 4:00 PM PST up reply actions  

No but

I would like to think I am a better representation of our fan base. Just like you guys don’t have the same perception of those Oregon fans on O-live. Remember, I’m the same Husky fan that gave you guys advice on how to shut up the UW flamers.

There will never be a Husky free Northwest...never.

by ALLpurpleEVERYTHING on Jan 17, 2012 4:23 PM PST up reply actions  

The two situations are pretty far apart on the screw-over scale. In that Cal got screwed over much worse than you did. I think they have a legitimate reason to be upset Maybe not to be petty, but they’re legitimately hurting.

Go find a hornet’s nest, hit it with a stick and douse it with water, then stick your middle finger in it and see what happens.

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by Gorbachav5 on Jan 17, 2012 4:01 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm sure

that you literally want me to stick no face in a hornets nest. Nice try sir, nice try.

There will never be a Husky free Northwest...never.

by ALLpurpleEVERYTHING on Jan 17, 2012 4:24 PM PST up reply actions  

his overall point is well taken. Speaking as someone who went over to CGB after “injury-gate”, although you may have good intentions, sometimes it’s just better not to get involved from a comments perspective in an emotionally charged environment. Yeah, I didn’t like the crap I got and most of it was uncalled for but I didn’t do myself any favors by putting myself in that position.

--Dominic, Addicted to Quack

Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.

by dvieira on Jan 17, 2012 4:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Word.

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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 17, 2012 4:41 PM PST up reply actions  

This was my point. I rarely ever visit other team’s blogs, mainly because there is an instinctive reaction at a lot of places on the internet to view ANYTHING from a rival fan (even if it’s not a very fierce rivalry) as trolling. It leads to yelling and screaming and accusations and all sorts of crap.

This is a million times more likely to happen when something bad has just occurred.

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by Gorbachav5 on Jan 17, 2012 4:46 PM PST up reply actions  

I've posted many, many times about this

and won’t repeat it all here, but honestly, guys, sports fandom is a deeply emotional and highly irrational human past-time. It’s raw, primal, tribal behavior. Expecting emotional maturity and logical behavior from people at best of times is an iffy proposition, and in the sports fandom world, forget about it.

We’re all just gorillas in the mist, making faces at the other tribe across the river.

Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!

by gamedaytribe on Jan 17, 2012 6:11 PM PST up reply actions  

That is what we are.

I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.

by benzduck on Jan 17, 2012 11:08 PM PST up reply actions  

Most of the time, yeah, this is probably true. But I think that in times where something bad has just happened, people should NOT go over to other boards because it will rile people up. Even if it’s irrational, I feel like I should try to prevent that from happening.

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by Gorbachav5 on Jan 18, 2012 9:43 AM PST up reply actions  

Yeah, probably

No matter how nice you are, how nice you’re trying to be it doesn’t matter; sometimes people can’t see anything past your fan affiliation.

If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score

by kalon on Jan 18, 2012 10:14 AM PST up reply actions  

Certainly a personal choice

But I stay away from other SBN sites after big news breaks. Take the Jordan Jefferson ordeal. I didn’t know which news sources were trustworthy and which ones were Clownzano-esque. I also didn’t know what was true and what was parroted off of twitter or message boards.

AtQ and ATVS had some good complementary pieces going before the Cowboy Classic, but the troll dung was so high it became not worth my time to go to their site. Sure, I may not know everything the moment it happens, but I also get to keep my sanity by not reading message board fodder (or what would qualify as). 8-]

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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 17, 2012 4:47 PM PST up reply actions  

This does seem pretty unprecedented (in this league) as far as cold-blooded sh!t.

Such a significant raid, and completely busting up their recruiting class so close to signing day.
But as they say, this is a big time business. It’s about winning, not playing nice.

Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.

by omb on Jan 17, 2012 2:47 PM PST up reply actions  

I have a genius idea for Cal...

DON’T PUT ALL YOUR RECRUITING HOPES ON A SINGLE COACH.

This type of stuff happens every year. What is astounding about this, is that two assistant coaches can mean this much. What that shows is a total failure from the upper levels of the coaching staff.

--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog

by jtlight on Jan 17, 2012 3:04 PM PST up reply actions  

You may hate me

but for this post, I <3 you.

There will never be a Husky free Northwest...never.

by ALLpurpleEVERYTHING on Jan 17, 2012 3:07 PM PST up reply actions  

We didn’t. We had it on three coaches. Two are now gone. Whoops.

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Jan 17, 2012 3:09 PM PST up reply actions  

And how many coaches are on your staff?

--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog

by jtlight on Jan 17, 2012 3:11 PM PST up reply actions  

Also, the ducks are likely to go unbeaten next season which includes against your team.

When a uw fan says this, I feel like they’re somehow trying to curse our program. Like, this is one part of a seyonce that ultimately leads to Oregon getting the death penalty somehow.

Autzen Stadium: "The stadium with an L.A. face, but an Oakland Booty, if you will." -Spencer Hall

by ProbablyMonty on Jan 17, 2012 3:07 PM PST up reply actions  

No.

I just prefer to use my brain. Clearly USC is going to be the biggest challenge but the players really have it in for them now after losing at home. DAT is one fast little fucker and I expect him run all over the field vs USC. I’m saying something like 38-24 Oregon.

There will never be a Husky free Northwest...never.

by ALLpurpleEVERYTHING on Jan 17, 2012 3:17 PM PST up reply actions  

Seriously!

AtQ is the center of rationality and mediation in the Pac12 sports blogosphere?

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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 17, 2012 3:32 PM PST up reply actions  

I suppose it's only natural,

UO being the only FBS-level Pac-12 school situated between the two of them.

Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.

by omb on Jan 17, 2012 3:35 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

I read up on here all the time

Living in Oregon and having a billion and one Oregon fans as friends will do that to you. I just happen to notice that Cal fan begging you guys to beat us (Like thats something new) because his team can’t and he’s mad his school wouldn’t pay up.

There will never be a Husky free Northwest...never.

by ALLpurpleEVERYTHING on Jan 17, 2012 3:38 PM PST up reply actions  

Like we need

their encouragement. 8-P

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by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 17, 2012 3:52 PM PST up reply actions  

I don’t have much animosity for Kieasau seeing as how he got a promotion (similar to Tedford). But Tosh? Different story.

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Jan 17, 2012 3:09 PM PST up reply actions  

BTW since you’re taking our coaches feel free to take Genyk (our ST/TE) coach as well.

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Jan 17, 2012 4:21 PM PST up reply actions  

Moseley's got me stumped on this one
@DuckFootball 7m
The Rose Bowl was Josh Kaddu’s 27th straight start. Now that he’s gone, which three players tie for the longest active streak on the team?

my best guess is York Grassu and Hart…

"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt

by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 2:25 PM PST reply actions  

ST probably doesn't count

"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt

by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 2:27 PM PST up reply actions  

Moseley has special rules?

Did Boyett miss a game this year?

ST Doesn’t count? TELL THAT TO ALL THE SHITTY KICKERS OUT THERE

scrappy

by Honka Playboy on Jan 17, 2012 2:29 PM PST up reply actions  

I was right
@DuckFootball 2m
G Carson York, C Hroniss Grasu and DL Taylor Hart.

"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt

by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 2:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Hope York gets to keep that streak

If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score

by kalon on Jan 17, 2012 2:32 PM PST up reply actions  

So, 13 games then?

Had a feeling it was short.

Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.

by omb on Jan 17, 2012 2:32 PM PST up reply actions  

So, 13 14 games then?

Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.

by omb on Jan 17, 2012 2:33 PM PST up reply actions  

So it must be guys who started every game this year.

Since Grasu was a redshirt last year.

Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.

by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 17, 2012 2:33 PM PST up reply actions  

He sat out at least one game this year

"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt

by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 2:30 PM PST up reply actions  

Yes.

Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.

by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 17, 2012 2:30 PM PST up reply actions  

because he sat out the Missouri State game.

"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt

by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 2:34 PM PST up reply actions  

I think because it was Colorado (or some other team in that section of the schedule) where it didn’t really matter.

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by Gorbachav5 on Jan 17, 2012 2:34 PM PST up reply actions  

I remember that asshat losington AD who dissed the Oregon facilities the last time that the fuskies played at Autzen.

Sark is getting way too much credit here, IMO. The gif just above that shows cold ganster-ism and that is what that fuckies AD dude reminds me of, a mafia guy that is going to win and F U if you don’t like it. He’s trying to build a football program with stacks of C notes. Will it work? Not against us and, he’s going to initiate some real hatred amongst the PAC 12 brethren which will come back to haunt him in the long run, IMO.

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by Famous Duck on Jan 17, 2012 2:32 PM PST reply actions  

I have to admit,

this is almost worth it to see all the fuskie hatred flow through our Cal brethren. “See guys, this is the kind of crap we’ve been talking about all along.”

Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.

by omb on Jan 17, 2012 2:34 PM PST up reply actions  

I learned that immediately after I moved to Seattle. And to think I felt sorry for them in 2008

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Jan 17, 2012 3:10 PM PST up reply actions  

Tell me...

how you really feel.

There will never be a Husky free Northwest...never.

by ALLpurpleEVERYTHING on Jan 17, 2012 2:42 PM PST up reply actions  

IIRC, he didn't dis the facilities, he dissed the academics.

Nobody in their right mind can dis Oregon’s facilities. Oh, wait it’s a whelp. Never mind.

I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.

by benzduck on Jan 17, 2012 2:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah, you're right (sort of.) The interviewer ask him to comment on the new facilities and he ranked on the academics,

dissing, in my opinion and not ONLY mine, the upgrades which we had made. Knowing full well that he was full of envy, both our president and his knew that he was trying to break bad. Many of us were wondering if there would be another shoe to drop. Seems like he booted Cal rather than us, eh?

"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 17, 2012 3:19 PM PST up reply actions  

Here's another one
@DuckFootball 3m
One more, and TRY to resist the urge to cheat: Which Duck had the most tackles in the 2011 season among non-defensive players?

I’m going Keanon Lowe

"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt

by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 2:35 PM PST reply actions  

Butterfield

If I recall, he was a beast in ST.

"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly

by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 17, 2012 2:37 PM PST up reply actions  

The answer's already on twitter

Butterfield would have, had he not gotten hurt in the Uw game. Lowe isn’t right either.

"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt

by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 2:38 PM PST up reply actions  

Sigh. Moseley messed up.
@DuckFootball 2m
Apologies! He had eight as well, to tie Lyerla. For some reason I misread his total as one fewer. RT @Dono3 Lowe had to be right there too.

"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt

by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 2:40 PM PST up reply actions  

I was going to say Lyerla.

That dude was a beast on Special teams and loved to break the wedge.

by Pelhament on Jan 17, 2012 2:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Brian Bennett. He’s that good.

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by Gorbachav5 on Jan 17, 2012 4:04 PM PST up reply actions  

/misspelled to upset Quinn

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by Gorbachav5 on Jan 17, 2012 4:04 PM PST up reply actions   2 recs

I think you mean Quynn

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The Daily Faberian

by Matt Daddy on Jan 17, 2012 4:06 PM PST up reply actions  

One more:

Which returning Oregon player has the highest career QB rating?

"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt

by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 2:38 PM PST reply actions  

Well..

DAT

There will never be a Husky free Northwest...never.

by ALLpurpleEVERYTHING on Jan 17, 2012 2:40 PM PST up reply actions  

I’m tempted to say Haines because otherwise it seems too simple.

"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly

by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 17, 2012 2:41 PM PST up reply actions  

It's almost certainly not a QB, I think.

Someone who had one or two successful trick plays.

Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.

by omb on Jan 17, 2012 2:42 PM PST up reply actions  

Jackson Rice then I would guess.

Fake punt in Natty, a couple two pointers on extra points.

"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly

by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 17, 2012 2:44 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm pretty sure this is correct.

I also cheated.

Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.

by omb on Jan 17, 2012 2:45 PM PST up reply actions  

CHEATER

yes it’s Rice. Career QB rating of 192.4 (having never thrown an incomplete pass).

"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt

by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 3:28 PM PST up reply actions  

I didn't cheat.

Do I win something?

"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly

by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 17, 2012 3:50 PM PST up reply actions  

And, he was a HS QB, IIRC.

"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 17, 2012 2:48 PM PST up reply actions  

He was, yes.

"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly

by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 17, 2012 2:49 PM PST up reply actions  

I keep waiting for MOAR FAKE PUNTS

he’s got a great arm for a punter.

"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt

by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 3:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Daryl Hawkins?

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by benzduck on Jan 17, 2012 2:55 PM PST up reply actions  

That was my other thought at first.

Though I honestly can’t remember either of them actually throwing a pass.

"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly

by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 17, 2012 2:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Apologies if this is old quack

But how many schools do you think have had their staffs remain completely intact since 2009, and who are they? Click through to find out. (AND I FINALLY REMEMBERED TO HAVE IT OPEN IN A NEW WINDOW ZOMG)

Autzen Stadium: "The stadium with an L.A. face, but an Oakland Booty, if you will." -Spencer Hall

by ProbablyMonty on Jan 17, 2012 4:19 PM PST reply actions  

That's pretty awesome

Considering guys like Frost have had great opportunities to move into better paid positions.

But you are all the smartest, funniest, most handsome bitches on all the internets.~DaisyDuck 11.2.11

by Quack Addict on Jan 17, 2012 4:51 PM PST up reply actions  

Sorry Fake Dan Beebe, I now have a new favorite fake twitter account

Not Coach Lupoi

So, as I was saying… We’re a family here at U-Dub. It’s among the universities of the world & I can’t see myself anywhere else. #dawgpack

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by Matt Daddy on Jan 17, 2012 4:28 PM PST reply actions  

Why yes, yes it is among the universities of the world. Well put indeed.

The AMC Pacer is among the cars of the world.

Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.

by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 17, 2012 5:13 PM PST up reply actions  

Some interesting nuggets from end of season stats -- Ducks #1 net punting. YAY Jackson Rice!!

Why is there no talk of Jackson Rice leaving for the NFL? Are you telling me that this guy with the legs of gold and hands of steel and mind of iron doesn’t have NFL superstardom in his future?

Dear Jackson Rice,

I love you.

That is all.

GDT.

Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!

by gamedaytribe on Jan 17, 2012 8:25 PM PST reply actions  

Heh. Glad he's staying.

Having guys like BoLo, Lyerla, DAT, Kenjon and on down the line in coverage helps a tad.

Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.

by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 17, 2012 8:32 PM PST up reply actions  

because punters don't get drafted

and when they rarely do, its certainly not high

--Dave

Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog

by David Piper on Jan 17, 2012 8:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Unless they're ridiculous

I could see Brad Wing getting drafted, for instance. otherwise yeah, it’s just like fantasy football – people pick up punters super late or in free agency. And it’s not like punters have to keep in football shape; they tend to be pretty okay if they don’t work out hardcore for a year.

If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score

by kalon on Jan 17, 2012 9:54 PM PST up reply actions  

That being said, Jackson will get a more than fair shot at a spot on a roster.

He kicks for distance, hang, and accuracy. And although it’s not really expected of punters in the Show, he’s also an athlete who enjoys putting the hit on guys. Pretty much everything you can ask for, but there’s not a whole lot of attrition amongst punters in the NFL, and nobody carries backup punters, even on the practice squad, because as you mentioned there’s a lot of serviceable but maybe out-of-shape punters around who will drop what they’re doing in an instant to make 6-figures kicking 3 or 4 times a game for 4 or 5 months.

Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.

by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 17, 2012 10:07 PM PST up reply actions  

…this guy with the legs of gold and hands of steel and mind of iron…

Ladies and Gentlemen, this man is of the metals! Both pure and Alloy!

Who needs normal sleep patterns?

by AcadianTraverse on Jan 17, 2012 9:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Anyone check out Pharoah Brown highlights?

I hadn’t yet. Dude is huge. So tall he doesn’t look fast but he outruns people.

BTW, if you’re jonesin’ for Wikipedia tonight and tomorrow, google the subject, click the arrow that appears to the right of the Wikipedia result, and click the “cached” entry. Voila.

Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.

by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 17, 2012 10:44 PM PST reply actions  

Wow

He looks so insanely huge against those HSers. It’s like when you watch Peewee and that ‘13’ year old that is actually shaving is playing against those 12 year olds.

He doesn’t look super fast, but boy does he look strong. Kinda reminds me of Gronk.

If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score

by kalon on Jan 17, 2012 10:55 PM PST up reply actions  

@jeremy_conant 4m
Toss him a treat! RT @JonathanAdams That’s right, Sark. Oregon has won 3 straight league titles. Good boy! RT @CoachSark: WOOF, WOOF, WOOF!!

"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt

by axemen23 on Jan 17, 2012 10:53 PM PST reply actions  

Uh,wha?

Oh, I see.

Still, that means three more kids signed with UW.

If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score

by kalon on Jan 17, 2012 10:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Their class was a bit of a mess, which might have been the genesis of wooing Lupoi.

Hate it as I must vis-a-vis the fusks, a stronger Pac is a better Pac.

Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.

by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 17, 2012 11:04 PM PST up reply actions  

Well,

Consider that this current momentum came after spiking Cal. That improvement in the league could have been Cal’s.

Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.

by omb on Jan 17, 2012 11:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Cal had their shot. They were far more talented than their record the past few years indicates.

Hell, even with this massacre they still have a lot of quality players, especially on the D-line.

Ducks GOOOOD. Fuskies BAAAAAD.

by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 17, 2012 11:17 PM PST up reply actions  

Rec'd for Mr. 3000!!!!

"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 18, 2012 11:21 AM PST up reply actions  

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