Quack Fix: AD Mullens talks about Chip Kelly, what does Phil Knight think?
by jtlight on Jan 24, 2012 6:41 AM PST
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- Oregon Athletic Director Rob Mullens had a press conference yesterday, to talk about what really happened in the Chip Kelly situation (full video is after the jump). Aaron Fentress has an article summing up the drama from Mullens' perspective. While this came as a shock to fans, Mullens has known about Tampa Bay for more than a week, and has been in talks with Kelly during that time. While Kelly's departure was in question, it seems like Mullens and the Athletic Department were on top of things from the start. Mullens also dismissed the rumors that Kelly had made demands about his coaching staff.
- Adam Jude has another article rounding up the Kelly story. The more I read about this whole story, the more annoyed I get. With the rush to be first, and get something out there, a lot of opinion got conflated into fact. Beyond that, in this article Jude notes that (per sources) Kelly's contract will be extended, and his assistants will get raises, which Mullens seemed to deny in his press.
- Will there be any repercussions from from Kelly's NFL flirtation? George Schroeder takes a look at how Oregon's "power brokers" will react. There is definitely a history of things allegedly souring after almost leaving. Schroeder claims that Bill Moos and Mike Bellotti both saw their relationship with Phil Knight change after flirting with Washington and UCLA, respectively. Will that happen with Kelly? We'll have to wait and see.
- Lastly, some Civil War Basketball news. Curtis Anderson takes a look at the OSU coach Craig Robinson and his attempt to connect with OSU's basketball tradition. Last week, he got Gary Payton to return to OSU and sit courtside for the Beaver's win over USC.
Mullens' press conference is after the jump. Leave your comments and other quack in the comments. GO DUCKS!
Rob Mullens comments on Chip Kelly's possible departure to Tampa Bay
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Knight
I don’t think Knight will have a problem forgiving and forgetting. There is a big difference between making a lateral move to a different college (Moos to uw, Belotti to ucla) and making the jump from the college ranks to the NFL. Taking a job at a different college can be seen as a betrayal. Taking a job in the NFL is an understandable desire to compete at the highest level of your profession.
If anyone knows business it's Phil Knight.
I honestly don’t think he will hold grudges against Chip for exploring the next level in this Business.
ssshhh....
Billionaire business moguls have strange ways of thinking
no idea about what goes on in Knight’s head, he is an interesting guy. I think there is a lot more than business with his relationship to UO. He certainly sees the UO campus and football team as a key piece of his legacy, how he would react to news that Chip is leaving would be very complex.
Of course, he is a billionaire, he may have been hanging out with playboy bunnies on a golden yacht and could care less about where a chubby guy in a visor plies his trade.
He doesn't treat this like a business, though
For Phil Knight his devotion to Oregon is a very personal thing. He does hold grudges, he does get frosty and he does not do everything rationally; he is a fan.
I don’t think that Phil Knight will want Kelly bounced or fired, but I also think that he’ll be looking around to see who he can get as the coach, maybe talk more with the staff, that sort of thing.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
I really, really doubt that (that anyone with any influence/knowledge of the matter) would
be seeking to replace Chip. I think they know only too well just how absolutely, overwhelmingly large a contribution his coaching philosophy, his offensive strategies and his strong leadership have been to Oregon’s success at the highest levels. To keep winning at the highest levels, we’re going to need innovation and creativity, and a bright and curious football mind like Chip represents the best possibility of Oregon winning at the highest levels. Sure, there are a lot of good coaches would could have us competing in the PAC-12 strongly. But there are very few coaches who could have us competing for the NATTY on a regular basis. I believe Chip is one of the few.
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 9:43 AM PST up reply actions
I don't think he's looking to replace Chip
I think he’s looking for his replacement.
Just like he looked for Bellotti’s replacement in Kelly in the first place once the UCLA stuff happened.
I don’t think Phil Knight is going to drum Kelly out or say that he has to go. But I think that he’s no longer thinking that Kelly is going to be around all that long and won’t be so sad if he leaves sooner rather than later.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
"UCLA stuff"
What are you referring to?
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 24, 2012 11:20 AM PST up reply actions
Bellotti accepting, then refusing the UCLA job in '07.
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 11:22 AM PST up reply actions
I must have completely blocked that out of my memory
‘Cuz I don’t remember that at all.
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 24, 2012 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
Does Phil Knight really have that much control over coach hiring?
I thought Bellotti found Chip.
"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
Bellotti found chip
That’s absolutely true. He came from Crowton’s recommendation.
What I suspect is that Phil Knight said that he’d be good with Kelly taking the reigns and they set up a succession plan for him.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
Why would you think that? All this stuff about what Phil Knight has and hasn't done is entirely speculation
by people on the Internet. And it just gets repeated as fact.
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 11:46 AM PST up reply actions
Because it makes sense
Because Phil Knight has had his eyes on what will make the program great.
Because Phil Knight saw how insane Kelly’s offense was when he got here, how much of an improvement we made, and how close we got in 2007 despite not having any special recruiting.
Because it is almost unheard of for a 2-year coach to become the next head coach.
Because Bellotti left the AD position after only what, 6 months?
Yes, it’s speculation. I said as much in my post when I said “I suspect”. To me this felt like another example of Phil Knight asking ‘what do we need to do to get to the next level’. He’s asked that over and over again, and I think that after 2007 and Bellotti’s dalliances with UCLA that he started thinking the issue was not with the facilities but with the coaching.
And honestly, he was right.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
I’d be more prone to give the credit to Bellotti for the quick transition of Chip to head coach, since he actually knows the game inside and out and has an understanding of what it takes to be a good head coach.
Maybe Phil played a roll. But I’d be more inclined to assume it was the person with the knowledge who had the most influence in making it happen.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 12:01 PM PST up reply actions
Bellotti had said in around 2007 that he wanted to coach for 5 more years.
Then 2 years later he’s “kicked upstairs” to a position he really didn’t want.
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 12:12 PM PST up reply actions
How sure are we he was "kicked upstairs"?
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 12:45 PM PST up reply actions
Well, he 'retired' from coaching to become AD, and was given a huge 'bonus' that looked a lot like some sort of severance.
I don't mean to impose...
So we aren't really sure and have to speculate
based on what we have read and what even less we actually know.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 12:55 PM PST up reply actions
Correct.
Although the large payment is known.
The fact that Bellotti was only AD for a year is known.
The fact that he still has a desire to coach in the right situation is known.
There are levels of speculation, and I generally don’t engage in most of it, but the idea that Bellotti may not have been the one angling for his ‘promotion’ to AD at least holds some water in light of what we know.
I don't mean to impose...
everything ever written on the internet is 100% true
After all, Craig James did kill five hookers.
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by keeerrrttt1 on Jan 24, 2012 1:48 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Matt Daddy really is a putz.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
He most certainly does not!
What a shocking baseless rumor. It’s our duty to spread the message far and wide that, should anyone hear that Sark brutally murders baby seals – and he doesn’t even sell the skins, but rather does so out of his own twisted malice, that should they hear such a message, they should know it is false.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
There is no evidence that Sark doesn't club baby seals.
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 4:13 PM PST up reply actions
CHIP KELLEY HAS LOST CONTROL OF SEAL CLUBBING
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by Quack Addict on Jan 24, 2012 4:15 PM PST up reply actions
However,
He still has my seal of approval.
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by Quack Addict on Jan 24, 2012 4:15 PM PST up reply actions
But there’s also no evidence that he does. It is frankly irresponsible to tell people that he does. But it’s even more irresponsible to not tell everyone that he doesn’t.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
PELICAN
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by Quack Addict on Jan 24, 2012 4:19 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
You can argue the point as much as you want.
Nobody involved is going to come right out and say publicly that Bellotti was “retired” from coaching before he wanted to, but A) “sources close to the program” have confirmed it and B) nobody has denied it.
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 1:50 PM PST up reply actions
Fair enough.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 2:03 PM PST up reply actions
What it takes, sure
But why would Bellotti leave? He had to know better than almost anyone what the AD position would be like. That’s what confuses me – Bellotti appears to want to coach, to like to coach, and yet left to take an AD job that he left within a year while getting absurd amounts of pension.
Doesn’t that strike you as odd?
I’m totally willing to believe that Bellotti said that Kelly has what it takes to succeed him. What I don’t think is that he decided that 2009 was a good time to leave; seeing him at the BSU game doing coaching hints implied as much to me.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
As I said above, what proof do we have that he wasn't done?
Or that he didn’t decide that it was time to leave and thought (at the time) the AD spot would be a great option to move into? The issue here is, we’re having to speculate either way and probably won’t ever know. I’m inclined to think that while Phil Knight has influence and may have played a part in the whole thing, it was the traditional people who had a bigger role in the whole thing.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
There's no proof
So what?
What is the harm in speculation?
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
No harm.
But it’s a shaky foundation to build an argument upon.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 1:01 PM PST up reply actions
Well, the primary thing to build it on
…is that things don’t look right. And since they don’t look right, it seems like there should be answers.
It doesn’t look right that Bellotti got such a huge severance pay after only being AD for so long. Or that he only was AD for less than a year. Or Kelly got the job over Alliotti after only being here for two years. There are a lot of weird things there. One explanation that fits basically all the data is that Bellotti was heavily encouraged to leave and take the AD job and that Kelly was being groomed early on to replace him once his success was seen. And then the only question after that would be – who set that up?
It may be wrong, but it fits well.
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 necessarily see many weird things there
except for the severance pay, which even that could be explained (or may be an isolated incident).
AD for only 1 year? He realized he wouldn’t enjoy like he thought he would and at the same time was offered an amazing opportunity at ESPN.
Kelly over Alliotti? Spend one day with the two and it would probably be obvious to anyone that Kelly would be a better head coach. Plus Kelly was taking the world by storm…Alliotti was trying to get out of a slump.
And still, to build an argument that Knight is possibly looking for Chip’s successor because he’s not happy with Kelly’s almost-move because of events that just “don’t look right” is shaky.
I have no idea if it’s true…but I would be cautious when it comes to insinuating much beyond what I know happens, which is that Knight loves the school and gives it a heck of a lot of money.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 1:18 PM PST up reply actions
Laviere pushed out Bellotti
because he did not like how his contract was put together. While I seldom agreed with Bachman while she was at the Oregonian, there is no misinterpreting this quote:
"This institution did not follow acceptable business practices in the past," Lariviere said. "That will not be repeated by my administration."
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 24, 2012 1:28 PM PST up reply actions
I think that was as much in regards to the school's general counsel, who was not retained due to issues like that.
I don't mean to impose...
I agree.
I didn’t get the sense it was anything Bellotti did or did not do.
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 24, 2012 1:37 PM PST up reply actions
And the severance pay could have been his way of saying
“Sorry bud, but thanks for everything you did for our school. Have a great retirement! No hard feelings, right?”
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 2:23 PM PST up reply actions
Objection.
Speculation.
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 24, 2012 2:29 PM PST up reply actions
Withdrawn.
I have no further use of this witness.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 2:30 PM PST up reply actions
I see that kalon went over a number of things I mentioned above.
Having previously been in and around the UO Athletic department, I find it hard to believe that Bellotti did not know what he was getting into with the AD gig. The head coach is heavily involved in the budgeting process for the football team, which is the largest part of the overall athletic department budget.
And $2,300,000 is a nice bonus for someone who supposedly made each move (to AD…with no written contract…then to ESPN) of his own volition.
I don't mean to impose...
Not really.
A) Mike said he wanted to coach for 5 more years. B) Mike never expressed and interest in being an AD. C) 2 years later, he retires as HC and becomes AD D) One year later, he retires as AD. E) “Sources close to the program” have said it wasn’t what Mike wanted.
It might not be written in stone, but OTOH it isn’t exactly wild speculation.
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 1:52 PM PST up reply actions
Fair enough.
We’re really arguing in an area I’ll agree is outside of my expertise, so I’ll concede I may be wrong.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 2:06 PM PST up reply actions
And don't forget, MB almost took the UCLA job in 2007
Not something a coach that wants to retire a year later would do.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
Westpec
Hits the nail on the head. Huge difference between jumping ship to a rival school within the conference and stepping up to the NFL. Is it just me or does it seem kind of douchey of Schroeder to spin this situation that way as well?
"We aren't into making statements, we are into winning games" -Chip Kelly
by UOfootball on Jan 24, 2012 9:55 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
IFIFY
Is it just me or isSchroederLocal Meda douchey?
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by Quack Addict on Jan 24, 2012 10:00 AM PST up reply actions
Better!
"We aren't into making statements, we are into winning games" -Chip Kelly
by UOfootball on Jan 24, 2012 10:15 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
DON'T DIS THE GUY WHO BROKE THE CK STAYING STORY
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Can't have it both ways
You can’t break the story that OMG HE’S GONE and then be praised for turning around and saying NVM HE STAYING!!!
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by Quack Addict on Jan 24, 2012 2:16 PM PST up reply actions
He didn't break the "HE'S LEAVING story.
He had sources say that the deal was just awaiting some details and signatures, then he and Jude broke the “Change of heart” part.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
What he really broke was my nose-dive into depression.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 2:51 PM PST up reply actions
I don't see why
Jumping ship to a rival school is a Big Deal, but at the same time Phil Knight is a fan. It’s very hard to say what he will or won’t think about something.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
It’s a Big Deal in the sense that a rival school is a direct competitor with his alma mater. Theoretically, if a coach leaves to go to that school, there must be things that school can offer than Oregon can’t. I could see Knight bristling at that and doing his best to make sure that outside of family reasons, there is nothing else that would take you from Oregon to another program.
An NFL team, however, operates in a different landscape with different resources and different opportunities. So it’s not really fair to say that Oregon is competing on the same plane.
It’s all speculation, though. Knight could just be an incredibly jealous guy.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Role of the press
I really don’t understand one thing. Why is a personal decision that somebody might be making news? I don’t mean that it’s not news once the announcement is made, or the decision is made, or the individual chooses to say something. But this is not a matter for investigation and expose, surely?
Don’t get me wrong. I am a passionate supporter of the press. I believe freedom of the press is at the heart of democracy and I believe that it is their job to bring to light events of social importance, illegal activity, anything in the public interest. Especially the stuff that would not have come to light in the first place. The Penn State child abuse scandal is a perfect example.
But a decision that somebody is making about whether to take a job or not, is something that is going to become public. Either they take the job, or not. If they take the job, they’re going to make it public.
What is the rationale for this “news” being broken the individual concerned, and before anyone else? Is that in the public interest? Is that something we need to know before Chip announces it? Is it something that would be hidden? So why the pressure to be the first to break this “news” publicly?
To me, pre-empting someone from making an announcement themselves, is value-less as a journalism act. If there is news that would not become public, fine. But really, just as I don’t need to know the color of Kim Kardashian’s underwear, I really don’t need to know if Chip is “thinking” of taking the Tampa Bay job, nor that talks are “in the works” before he does, before they conclude. It’s not as if there was going to be a months-long period before it was going to be made public. If he was going to take the job, it would have been public within the day.
One would hope this trend to report on anything that is going through the minds of public individuals lessens. I’m not saying that Chip going to Tampa Bay is not big news. It is. But Chip considering going to Tampa Bay falls in the individual privacy domain, to me. And “breaking the news” 6 hours before he does is not news, to me. It’s pathetic.
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 7:36 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
*being broken before the individual concerned
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 7:37 AM PST up reply actions
Public employee
Public figure
Entertainment industry
Leader of most popular group in the state
While it is silly to jump the gun and say that Kelly signed a contract when he did not in fact do so it is totally the right of the news media to report on it. Considering the 2000+ comments on it in 24 hours there is certainly interest in every twitch and blink. We still get hundreds of comments a day on what 17 year old may or may not be visiting us this week.
The simple answer is money. You may not NEED to know, but lots and lots of people WANT to know. And if you’re the first one to put it on your website, you get page hits. And page hits translate to more advertising revenue. It’s really that simple. It’s not about whether it’s “newsworthy” in the traditional sense; certainly it would have been had Chip taken the job, but it’s all just conjecture until then. But conjecture or not, he’s a major sports figure and people want to read about that stuff.
Believe me, I hate it as much as you. I hate that things like this get rushed and thrown out there just to see if they’ll stick. It leads to untruths and hurt feelings and public discussion of what should be a private decision. It leads to ridiculously short attention spans that are somehow still decreasing. It leads to impatience and entitlement. Unfortunately, that’s the way the internet age works. I’d love to see those trends reversed, but I’m stumped as to how it would happen.
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I'm not saying there is no interest, nor that we want to know, need to know about a move
But all of those 2000 comments were predicated on the fact that Kelly was going (and then staying). What happens is of crucial importance. I’m not denying the fact of moving is BIG, BIG NEWS.
But here’s what I’m saying: the right way to do this is instead of bloggers and journalists and random people speculating and pushing guesses as facts, how about the news event being Chip Kelly doing a press conference and telling us he’s going to Tampa Bay? You know, press conferences, where people whose actions we’re interested in tell us things and give us a chance to ask questions?
I’m just saying, this pre-empting of the story by a few hours, or minutes, is not of value. The facts are of value.
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 8:57 AM PST up reply actions
*nor that we don't want to know, don't need to know..
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 8:58 AM PST up reply actions
On the point of eyeballs and page hits, completely agree.
That’s what I’m decrying, I suppose. That we give so much importance to rumors, and “news” that’s being broken. Perhaps if we didn’t give it the attention or value it seems to get?
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 9:00 AM PST up reply actions
Everything in the world is accelerating
there used to be the morning paper and the 6o’clock news on 3 networks and that was it. Then cable 24 hours news came around and there was unlimited coverage, but only by 5-6 outlets. Now with the internet tens of thousands of people have an instant national voice. This is only 15 years into the internet and 5 years into social media, it will only move faster and faster. It is annoying in some ways, but this blog is an example of what is great about allowing participatory media as well. One of those cost of progress things I guess
Craig Robinson
Is a terrible coach. There is quite a bit of talent on that Beaver team, but he makes Ernie look like an X&O genius. The 131 is a defense a JV coach trots out against a poor ball handling team, not the base defense for a D1 team.
If I am a beaver fan I am pissed about the lack of development of Cunningham. If he improved his fundamentals he would be a superstar in this league.
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If I'm a baver fan
I’m hoping to get another pair of velcro gloves for Christmas.
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 24, 2012 9:08 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
If I'm a baver fan
I’m hoping to be thigh deep in gay sheep
by OregonNYC on Jan 24, 2012 9:28 AM PST up reply actions 6 recs
If I was a REAL baver fan, the sheep would NOT have to be gay.
"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
A real baver fan could TURN any sheep gay.
Fuck you NFL! Chip Kelly IS the highest level of football!
Not that there's anything wrong with that?
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 2:41 PM PST up reply actions
Wierdness
I am bothered by the timing. This is the worst time of year for your head coach to be sniffing around for another job. Tampa fired their coach weeks ago. How long have they been courting Kelly? Who leaked this? How did Kelly feel about the leak, he must have been upset. I am sure he didn’t want this to get out this week. Is there anything to the statements that Kelly backed out because of the leak? What if there was no leak, would we have ever heard of this?
What is this unfinished business? Talk about an open statement. Everyone has a different definition. I know what mine is, what is it specifically that Kelly is referring to?
What is this about his contract changing? Mullens denied it, I don’t believe him, his body language and tone was incongruous with what he said. Does anyone have confirmation on this? Is his contract public record?
Anyone hear what Knight has to say? He must have been involved. Is there anything the U of O AD covets that Knight hasn’t provided?
My trust in Kelly is shaken. There are all kinds of analogies but what he did wasn’t right. He didn’t need to meet the Glazers to conclude he had unfinished business in Eugene. They didn’t tell him that. But he is right, business isn’t finished in Eugene yet.
by doomsdaymachine on Jan 24, 2012 8:12 AM PST reply actions
Wow! I counted 11 questions in that post.
I’ll do my best to answer.
- A week, I think
- His agent, I believe
- Probably
- 42
- The doctor was his mother
- Kyrgyzstan
- Only when it rains
- Boxers
- Capybara
- He was stabbed with an icicle, which melted before the authorities arrived
- It’s treatable, but according to Wikipedia, once you’re inefected the virus will remain in the body for life.
Wait, what were we talking about again?
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8. What type of athletes were Joe Frazier and Mohammed Ali?
9. What type of meat is this burger made of?
10. Whatever happened to my cousin, Phil?
11. Back in 1999, I ate a floppy disk with the Melissa virus, am I going to be okay?
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
by JShufelt on Jan 24, 2012 8:37 AM PST up reply actions 11 recs
That’s suppose to be the your most hated country.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
I thought it worked well the original way.
Kyrgyzstan may just be the most country in the history of the world.
Autzen Stadium: "The stadium with an L.A. face, but an Oakland Booty, if you will." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Jan 24, 2012 8:45 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I love Kyrgystan!
you will too once Ninkasi starts bottling fermented mare’s milk
scrappy
by Honka Playboy on Jan 24, 2012 8:50 AM PST up reply actions
I don’t get why people are bothered by the timing. There are many worse times to be looking for new jobs. Tampa has been in contact with Chip for a week. This is just the way things work, not something to be concerned about.
If Kelly was significantly looking for a new job, it was going to come out. He may not have been thrilled at the timing, but he’s not the type of person that would let that control his actions.
When/if Kelly gets a new contract, it will almost definitely be announced, and will be part of the public record.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
This
There is never a good time to leave as a college coach. I mean, if this all happened after signing day, then yes, that would be cause for concern because I hate it when coaches sign a class and then leave.
Also, I don’t quite get the idea that’s out there right now that he didn’t leave because of what it would do to recruiting/the class. Again, there is never going to be a good time for a coach to leave, so I don’t get why that would be a deciding factor for Chip.
"Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do" -- John Wooden
You don't understand why people are bothered by this happening a week before LOI day?
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 11:10 AM PST up reply actions
What's the "ideal" time for a coach to leave?
Before LOI?
After LOI?
Months after LOI, before the season starts?
Mid-season?
Post-season?
I can understand why people would be bothered by a week before LOI day, but I would be more pissed if it was a week after LOI day.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
A few weeks before gives at least a little time to get the new HC in place and get some visits in.
One week gives you time for one or the other but not both. And I don’t buy after LOI day being worse. A few calls to recruits asking them to wait a few days for the new HC to be named would buy some time, especially if you believe that they bought the school, not just the coach.
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 11:18 AM PST up reply actions
But the timing is so dependent on other organizations – and when the offer is the NFL, it’s generally going to be late.
If I were a recruit, I wouldn’t feel happy. I know, sell the school, etc etc, but I just made the biggest decision of my life on the promises given by a coach, and he (and usually by extension, parts of his staff) is gone. I don’t want to hold out to see what happens, I want to at least consider my fall back options, and now I’m not longer empowered to make that decision.
Let’s deal with hypotheticals. It’s the off season. If Chip Kelly told DAT he would play running back, and that was a huge thing for why he switched commitment, he signed his LOI – and then Kelly left, and his new coach decided he would rather have him play corner back, I wouldn’t blame DAT if he begged to be transferred. But now he doesn’t have full control over where he ends up at.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
Of course the timing is dependent on other organizations.
That doesn’t mean I have to like it.
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 12:13 PM PST up reply actions
You don't have to like it.
Heck, I hated the idea of losing a coach and a recruiting class all at the same time. But we can hardly blame anyone for it, as much as we probably want to.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 12:49 PM PST up reply actions
After LOI is significantly better
at least for the school. Preferably after LOI but before spring games.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
Maybe for the school, but it reeks of slime to me, and it isn’t better for the recruits.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
It's horrible for the recruits
It’s slimy as hell. But it’s better for the school and by extension, the fans. Most Cal fans said they would have preferred Lupoi to leave after LOI – that would have sucked hard, but that’s what they wanted.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
That’s because Lupoi didn’t leave after LOI. If he did, I’m sure there would have been plenty of Cal fans to cry foul.
Honestly, when it comes down to recruiting, I don’t care of schools and fans come out on top. It’s that the recruits pick a place they’ll be happy at and matches what they want in a school.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
This
We as fans are important. The football and athletics programs are important. But we have to remember the real reason for college: the students. If we aren’t looking out for their interests, we’re doing it wrong.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 12:03 PM PST up reply actions
High School Athletes or: How I Learned to Stopped Worrying and Love Recruiting
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
by JShufelt on Jan 24, 2012 12:12 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
You should start a sports blog with that title.
Maybe call it RN Friday.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 12:52 PM PST up reply actions
It really is a great title for something. But I don’t really like following recruiting. Anyone can feel free to use it, as long as they promise not to copyright or trademark it.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
TL;DR
/mailsformstocopyrightoffice
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 2:08 PM PST up reply actions
We must not have a mineshaft gap!
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 1:54 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
There's no recruiting on the recruiting boards!
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
But he might see the Big Board!
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 2:05 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I just don’t even see how dicking over recruits is better for “the fans.” To me, carping that “why couldn’t he just have waiting until after LOI day” is the height of selfishness. And, at least the way that I see being a fan, it’s not a net win for me as fan if some high profile athlete gets hoodwinked into signing with the school. Besides the fact that kids who were the victims of the fraudulent misrepresentation are way more likely to bolt and leave the team with nothing anyway, part of being a fan is believing in your team as a reputable, decent, honorable institution – and in that sense scamming kids into an LOI by holding off your departure announcement until after LOI day is a huge minus for me as a fan. At least, IMO.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
It’s slimy as hell. But it’s better for the school and by extension, the fans.
I vehemently disagree with this statement.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
Why?
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 want kids committed to Oregon who feel duped or cheated, which is kind of what you are hinting at….“Get the kids here then ditch em, so at least we have a bunch of disgruntled top tier recruits when you leave…”
I don’t mean to put words in your mouth, but that is I think where omb is coming from (and is a position I agree with him on).
I don't mean to impose...
I don't want it either
However, I don’t see it being bad for the school or the fans, who are largely uncaring about recruiting and just want to see the team win.
Put it this way: if the kids are told before LOI day they may stay or go. If they’re told after LOI day they may stay or go. One is a little less disruptive and harder to get out of, which largely benefits the results of the team. Not always, but often.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
There's no good time to leave but I think the best time is bowl season
If I knew CK was leaving but stayed to coach one last game, the rosebowl, I’d cheer my heart out for the guy. Then after the bowl is over it give the AD plenty of time to find a new coach who can get a staff together and hit the recruiting trail. It’s the cleanest way to leave a program that has minimal impact. To leave so close to signing day would have left a lot of recruits second guessing and the AD scrambling to find a new coach. Just my opinion.
But you are all the smartest, funniest, most handsome bitches on all the internets.~DaisyDuck 11.2.11
by Quack Addict on Jan 24, 2012 2:19 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Exactly!
The only problem arises when the team doesn’t contact them til the middle of January.
These NFL teams need to get it together and fire their coaches during the season! Give us a break, people! We can’t handle this sort last minute stress.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 2:22 PM PST up reply actions
Your moniker is fitting.
Dammit! I can't find my driving moccasins! - Schmidt
by Pelhament on Jan 24, 2012 10:02 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
That was my first thought as well.
“Hmmm…I feel like all these questions are coming forth as if poured out of some device set only to vent worry, exaggeration and over-analysis of a negative sort. I wish it had a name. "
/looksatname.
“Oh, hey, that’s perfect! You already named it!”
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 11:05 AM PST up reply actions
I wonder if Phil Knight's influence is waning, just a little bit.
This latest episode proves that Chip Kelly isn’t just chasing the money. The football program already has the best facilities money can buy. The only big project left is to expand the north side of Autzen, and the University doesn’t seem to be in any hurry to do that. When the time does come, the extra ticket revenue and new TV money could cover it, if Phil Knight isn’t feeling as generous as he has in the past. He may be annoyed by Chip’s wandering eyes, but all the money in the world can’t buy a better coach.
Fuck you NFL! Chip Kelly IS the highest level of football!
Phil Knight’s influence is not waning. The Jaqua Center and Matt Court are recently completed, he’s building a new Football Operations Center, and apparently next on the agenda will be an indoor track complex. After that, they’ll probably take a look at Autzen expansion, but demand for tickets will need to continue to grow over the next few years to make sure that happens.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I wasn't aware of the track complex, but I was thinking about football specifically.
It’s fantastic to have his support, and I obviously hope it continues. But I don’t think it’s as critical as it was ten years ago.
Fuck you NFL! Chip Kelly IS the highest level of football!
Well
Only because it worked.
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 24, 2012 9:21 AM PST up reply actions
What kind of expansion do you see happening?
"Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do" -- John Wooden
The completion of the north side to make it like the south side.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Why can't we just keep expanding the south side?
Turn it into a giant “J” shaped stadium.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 11:07 AM PST up reply actions
Bite your tongue
I think I speak for all north siders when I say we are patiently waiting for our turn at renovations.
And for any north siders that are saying “No way! We’re hard core on the north side and we LIKE it that way!”: Two words: Bathroom lines.
ATQ's #1 fan of WINNING THE ROSE BOWL
You go to the bathroom during games?
You need to learn how to not eat and drink once entering Autzen Stadium.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
The problem isn’t once entering Autzen… It’s the 4 hours before, and the effect that alcohol has on the urinary system.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
Girls don't like to talk abou these kinds of things,
but, this.
ATQ's #1 fan of WINNING THE ROSE BOWL
Not wanting to talk about drinking daisy?
You know the first step to recovery is admitting that you have a problem.
/obtusemale
I don't mean to impose...
You should consult a doctor if it lasts more than four hours.
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 24, 2012 2:18 PM PST up reply actions
Some of us have reserved seats, so we don't have to stay in our seats every second or risk losing them to a puking sorority girl.
We do, however, have to be back in them for the second half kickoff. Grr.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Jan 24, 2012 4:22 PM PST up reply actions
Are you upset that you have to be back in your seat for the second half kickoff? Or that other people aren’t?
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Every single fan complains about people not being back at the start of the second half, and no one has ever admitted to not being back.
So I’m guessing it’s the latter.
Fuck you NFL! Chip Kelly IS the highest level of football!
I am back in my seat BY halftime.
Moving crowds unnerve me. I get my business done during the 2nd quarter. I also either leave before the end of the game or well after (same with arena/stadium concerts).
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 5:37 PM PST up reply actions
The latter, naturally.
I don’t leave at halftime, because the lines are too long and whoo, band! Also, there’s some pretty significant precedent indicating that my departure for the restroom when our defense is on the field inspires them to create a turnover. It happened no fewer than four times this season, which seems like higher-than-coincidental odds, if you ask me. I only regret that I didn’t drink more before the USC game.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Jan 24, 2012 4:58 PM PST up reply actions
Really? I was doing a lot of drinking during that game
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Jan 24, 2012 5:35 PM PST up reply actions
Nah, I don't drink during games.
I have to make a 2+ hour drive shortly after, AND I want to be able to focus during the game. Before and when I get home, sure, but not during. Even one as depressing as that. Siiiigh.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Jan 24, 2012 8:20 PM PST up reply actions
Made my day
whoo, band!
15-yard penalty for my avatar. /Pereira'd
by Brass-billed on Jan 25, 2012 5:45 AM PST up reply actions
Favorite thing about my seats is the band proximity.
I’m sure we’d get disappointed, slightly judgmental looks as they made their way back to their seats if we left. Because, you know, they would totally know.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Jan 25, 2012 8:07 AM PST up reply actions
Two words: Bathroom lines.
Sorry. There’s no fixes for women and bathroom lines. There will always be problems. Until you can unzip and do your business in a trough with a bunch of strangers next to you; you will never have a quick time about it.
Also, girls like to go in packs for some reason.
by INducktrination on Jan 24, 2012 3:13 PM PST up reply actions
Welcome to Daisy's 'S-list"
Just so you know you’ll be here for awhile.
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 24, 2012 3:16 PM PST up reply actions
Oh, good sir
You are mistaken I am afraid. The south side has completely cracked the code on bathroom lines. There is never a wait. The secret is in ginormous bathrooms, twice the size of the men’s rooms. Those south siders have it so good.
ATQ's #1 fan of WINNING THE ROSE BOWL
I sat on the south side for the Pac-12 championship
and on the north side earlier in the season and I am here to totally agree with you Daisy!
By the power of Grayskull, I have the power!
Ginormous bathrooms....
That just might work.
by INducktrination on Jan 24, 2012 3:36 PM PST up reply actions
Totally true.
The line for the guys’ side is usually longer than the one for the girls’ at Autzen anyway. And I don’t take girls to games, so there’s certainly no “going in packs” for me. Sheesh.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Jan 24, 2012 4:23 PM PST up reply actions
I've never taken a girl to a game either.
These ATQ guys know some weird girls, that’s all I’m sayin.
ATQ's #1 fan of WINNING THE ROSE BOWL
Seriously.
Okay, maybe those weird girls would call US the weird ones, but I’ll take our brand of weird any day.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Jan 24, 2012 8:17 PM PST up reply actions
So would us guys.
But you girls are hard to find.
Fuck you NFL! Chip Kelly IS the highest level of football!
by CougarDuck on Jan 24, 2012 9:55 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Clearly, we're hanging out here.
Easy as that.
Got the shoes. Got the jersey. And finally, got football. Go Ducks.
(Good call, Daisy)
by lovemyducks81 on Jan 24, 2012 10:54 PM PST up reply actions
Thaz nice!!
"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 24, 2012 10:58 PM PST up reply actions
HOLY SHIT THERE ARE WOMEN ON ATQ!?!?!?!?
WHO DAT!
by AllSaintsDay on Jan 24, 2012 11:00 PM PST up reply actions
Hiding behind the sarcasm font (if he could but find it) methinks.
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
I don't use a sarcasm font.
If anything, I might need a special font for those rare occasions when I’m not being sarcastic.
WHO DAT!
by AllSaintsDay on Jan 25, 2012 6:25 PM PST up reply actions
See, there. You coulda used it right there.
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
I thinik we are moving on to a point
Where we don’t need him as much anymore, which is good but he still has a lot of influence.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I don’t think this is even remotely true. If Knight dropped out, we wouldn’t go back to the suffering, but we need Knight to continue to be an elite football school.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
by jtlight on Jan 24, 2012 8:32 AM PST up reply actions 2 recs
I think Knight is prepping us for the day
When he’s no longer here though, which is a good thing.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I think he is too, but we’re not close to there yet.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
What does happen to the Nike connection at that point?
WHO DAT!
by AllSaintsDay on Jan 24, 2012 11:02 PM PST up reply actions
Probably not much.
They get a huge benefit from having the Ducks be their fashion models. Everyone saw those helmets on the 2nd and thought “NikeNikeNike.” Being only 100 miles apart doesn’t hurt either. Plus there has to be many deep relationships beyond just Phil; the company and the university have been working very closely together for years.
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 11:08 PM PST up reply actions
I'm going to go ahead and disagree with you on that.
The recent facilities that have been constructed were still very much something for which we needed his help.
Autzen Stadium: "The stadium with an L.A. face, but an Oakland Booty, if you will." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Jan 24, 2012 8:34 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Yes, but those projects are done now.
Other than stadium expansion, can you think of any other big carrots he can dangle in front of us?
Fuck you NFL! Chip Kelly IS the highest level of football!
Well, the constrution of the buildings is done.
I’m sure he was instrumental in helping us obtain financing, but I doubt we’ve paid off the loans.
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 24, 2012 9:33 AM PST up reply actions
The new football center is a direct donation.
And the North Side of Autzen still needs to be renovated.
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 11:13 AM PST up reply actions
DAYUM
Ok.
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 24, 2012 11:22 AM PST up reply actions
Well, in 10 years the Cas center will be "so 2000s",
and we’ll need holographic TVs in the locker room, and maybe 1000 scholarships per year to offset the huge tuition, replace all the crappy dorms (“I live in Knight Hall VII. You?” “I live in Knight Hall IX”) and build a new wing of the football center to hold our half dozen crystal footballs.
Yes
Renovation of Hayward field. That’s a big one, I think.
But ‘other than stadium renovation’ is kind of a silly thing; that’s probably the biggest thing he could ever do. Autzen having 80k people with more luxury boxes and a TV that rivals Jerryworld? Come on. That would be huge.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
Oh c'mon, Hayward isn't THAT old, it was only built in...
1921.
"Stay the $#%& away from the Pelican’s PBJ!!!"
Go Fish, Get Hooked! www.FishDuck.com
I would like to see LED Reader Boards
across the length of the press boxes and suites on both sides of the field. Think of the banners they had up for the Championship game in these locations, that would be a perfect location for reader boards that have live stats and what not. That would be great!
Dammit! I can't find my driving moccasins! - Schmidt
Huh?
There is no evidence of this, and PK’s relative influence is meaningless to whether a coach wants to move up to the NFL.
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 11:11 AM PST up reply actions
It's not a fact that can be backed up by evidence. It's an opinion, and a speculative one at that.
Ten years ago we needed Phil Knight to build our facilities. If he wanted things done a certain way as a condition of getting his donations, Oregon was going to do whatever it took to make him happy. Now the projects for football are almost done. Stadium expansion is the only one left, and if necessary, it could be done without Knight. So Oregon has more freedom to weigh the pros and cons of his proposals. If he wanted to influence personnel decisions (and I’m not saying he is or would), his opinion would carry less weight now than it did in the past.
Fuck you NFL! Chip Kelly IS the highest level of football!
I don't think that's how college works
When someone who has donated literally hundreds of millions of dollars worth of things to your university makes suggestions, you take their advise and consideration regardless of whether or not you need them in the future – because if you don’t the future donors are going to not donate.
Phil Knight has to do literally nothing else for the rest of his life and he will be considered as the biggest voice around on campus.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
What we need are statues of PK and Bowerman
Staring creepily at each other when the doors of the Mo are open.
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 24, 2012 11:45 AM PST up reply actions
I really like most of what you write but this, I don't know, smacks of ingratitude or failure to think, or lack of compassion or something.
What we need are statues of PK and Bowerman
Staring creepily at each other when the
doors of the Mo are open.
m(y emphasis on the distasteful portion)
"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
Wha......?
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 24, 2012 2:23 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Your point?
"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
The two statues look at each other through open doors.
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 24, 2012 2:43 PM PST up reply actions
And I, personally, find that creepy. I can't even explain what weirds me out about it.
While not apparent, I was making a joke about myself.
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 24, 2012 2:44 PM PST up reply actions
OK, and, if the two parties to who's statues you were referring were to read what you wrote
without knowing you, I think if would be received poorly and reflect poorly, just saying, just my opinion.
"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
Any time a photo of this statue is presented it needs to be followed with the phrase
“A noble spirit embiggens the smallest mind”
"Stay the $#%& away from the Pelican’s PBJ!!!"
Go Fish, Get Hooked! www.FishDuck.com
by keeerrrttt1 on Jan 24, 2012 3:09 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
We are indeed reminded and a rec for you and another for my mind
"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
Weren't we just talking about peeing up there?
Cuz I’ve done that on or around the Pioneer Mother at least a half-dozen times.
Addicted to Quack
Death before chastity!
Biggest voice, yes. Still by far the most important donor.
And of course Oregon would like to keep him happy in order to continue getting his donations. But everything has pros and cons to it, and with less need and more money from other sources, Oregon might weigh those pros and cons differently than they would have in the past. I’m not saying Knight is irrelevant, or has no influence left. Just that it might be less than it once was.
Fuck you NFL! Chip Kelly IS the highest level of football!
Again, it's not HIS donations that you need to be concerned about
It is a bad, bad, bad thing if we ignore Phil Knight. What that does is that it tells donors that once they donate they won’t be considered. Once they donate we don’t care. That isn’t the college way and it’s a horrible way to do business.
Put it another way you might understand. Let’s say that we start paying less attention to Phil Knight because he hasn’t donated much lately. How do you think other donors will react to that? If you were considering donating $1m to the program, would you consider that a positive or negative?
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
I didn't say anything about ignoring him.
You’re just arguing for the sake of arguing, so I’ll leave you to it.
Fuck you NFL! Chip Kelly IS the highest level of football!
No, I'm arguing because you're not getting the point
If PK’s influence wains because he no longer is providing as much stuff that is a bad sign for the rest of the donors. As far as donors are concerned PK’s influence should be as high as it could be, and will be that way forever.
When you donate, it’s not just a matter of getting wooed right then. It’s a matter of becoming a donor, and with that gets some perks forever and ever.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
I think you are arguing becuz you feel the YOU need to be right. I don't like to discuss with you either
as you don’t really seem to care what the other person writes, you ignore it and say that you don’t. Much of what you say IS valid but in my opinion (which is worth exactly what you paid for it) a pause and reflection is in order.
"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
Similarly, I find you chime in criticizing me instead of the arguments
When you don’t actually have constructive things to say or points to make.
I’m happy to take a break though.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
Thank you. And I get tired of 'making points' and being constructive when they are not addressed/just brushed aside
with some counter point(s) to your POV. And, I’m not pissed, but I do get tired/frustrated. It’s like if you don’t wanna see and then, I just don’t care. And I’m not saying that your points aren’t valid from your perspective, they usually are. But each of us is standing at a different place with a therefore different perspective which deserves consideration. If you won’t consider mine, no sense in my trying to maintain dialogue. Thanks.
"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
It's hard to argue without examples
But that’s probably counterproductive, so I’ll just say I’m sorry that I frustrated you.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
Its been addressed at another place in this thread and you told me a couple of days ago that you would continue to
‘fight me until I quit.’ (paraphrased)
But I think if you’ll think that you really don’t need examples. You can/might feel it if you want. That’s the point which I am trying to make. Everything is not just facts in front of us.
"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
Sorry, I'll be more clear
I don’t feel bad about arguing.
I do feel bad about ignoring cogent points or making people feel like I’m talking past them.
I don’t honestly understand this sentence at all:
But I think if you’ll think that you really don’t need examples
But I guess what you’re saying is that regardless of how I presented myself people are feeling that I’m talking past them? Is that right?
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
Perhaps but, I can only speak for myself.
I wasn’t suggesting that. I was saying that in the ‘listening/reading’ of what is offered/extended in dialogue, others have suggested to me on this blog, that I try to understand what it is that they are trying to say.
This has been difficult for me, as many will attest, sometimes it appears as if I don’t even know what i am trying to say (but I think that I do.) People have been firm and patient, which I both need and appreciate. No one likes to think that what they have to say has no validity.
“Be quick to see where other people are right,” is a maxim of great wealth for me.
"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
Not to mention
While the facilities are there, long term maintenance is still extremely expensive. a good number of major universities have endowments that make Oregon’s look like chump change, but need for outside donor money never goes away if you continue to grow, which is the goal of almost all universities.
I’m not making a bold prediction, but we believe we can win every football game.----Chip Kelly
The new football operations center?
Is a $50 million direct donation from PK. Matt Court was jump-started by a $100 million donation from PK. The completion of the North Side of Autzen will likely be kicked off by another huge donation. Without PK, we likely don’t have the Matt, certainly don’t have the new operations center, and the North Side renovation waits for a lot longer than it likely will.
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 12:16 PM PST up reply actions
This doesn't even mention the Jaqua center, which was largely a PK project as well right?
I don't mean to impose...
I believe so.
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 1:56 PM PST up reply actions
It was entirely a Phil Knight operation. Like the Football Operations Center, he got the land, built the building, then gifted it to the school. I believe that it cost $41 mil to build.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Figures
Two tickets to Joe Paterno’s Memorial Service are going for $25,000 on ebay
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Up to $55k. Gross. Hope that is getting donated to a charity not named Second Mile or whatever.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Jan 24, 2012 8:40 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions 1 recs
$98k
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Jan 24, 2012 8:41 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
And now there it goes…pulled.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Jan 24, 2012 8:46 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Kenjon Barner will be on College Football Live today at 12:30 pacific. Hopefully his hair style won’t be silly.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Jan 24, 2012 8:38 AM PST via iPhone app reply actions
This.
His hair is so Kenjon. DON’T CHANGE IT! EVER!!!
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 11:09 AM PST up reply actions
Oregon spends the most in the Pac-12 on recruiting
http://businessofcollegesports.com/2012/01/23/conference-recruiting-expense-series-top-50-spenders/
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
The amazing part is that this is still less than 7 SEC schools.
Autzen Stadium: "The stadium with an L.A. face, but an Oakland Booty, if you will." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Jan 24, 2012 8:44 AM PST up reply actions
Because that might be misleading, let's just put it into perspective, shall we?
ISome context to see where Oregon places. I’ve included only the totals, here, cutting the womens breakout etc. Marquette, Kansas, Illinois and North Carolina all out-spend us.
SCHOOL CONFERENCE TOTALRECRUITINGEXPENSES
1. Tennessee SEC $2,296,023
2. Auburn SEC $2,117,645
3. Notre Dame Big East $2,070,316
4. Alabama SEC $1,694,202
5. Georgia SEC $1,540,743
6. Florida SEC $1,501,899
7. Georgia Tech ACC $1,489,599
8. Arkansas SEC $1,480,557
9. Michigan Big Ten $1,480,357
10. Texas Big 12 $1,470,389
11. Marquette Big East $1,461,373
12. Kansas Big 12 $1,454,154
13. North Carolina ACC $1,337,338
14. Illinois Big Ten $1,328,931
15. Duke ACC $1,313,378
16. Oklahoma Big 12 $1,263,567
17. Kentucky SEC $1,260,065
18. Oregon Pac-12 $1,235,968
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 8:47 AM PST up reply actions
Total Recruiting Expenses includes everything, including things like flying coaches out for recruiting trips
I’m shocked that Hawaii isn’t on top, quite frankly.
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 8:51 AM PST up reply actions
Hawaii - lots of local recruiting
scrappy
by Honka Playboy on Jan 24, 2012 8:51 AM PST up reply actions
SEC country - lots of local recruiting
So those #‘s don’t add up, unless those calculations include large donations to the player’s father for renovations to the family church that was about to be condemned then mysteriously finds the cash to rebuild it.
"Stay the $#%& away from the Pelican’s PBJ!!!"
Go Fish, Get Hooked! www.FishDuck.com
Your saying the Pelican was the bag man?
Danny Sheridan sees what you did there!
I don't mean to impose...
by TheOcean on Jan 24, 2012 2:11 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Didn't you hear?
The NCAA interviewed 50 pelicans in the Auburn student parking lot and none of them said they wanted the issue pursued.
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 24, 2012 2:26 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
CAT
But you are all the smartest, funniest, most handsome bitches on all the internets.~DaisyDuck 11.2.11
by Quack Addict on Jan 24, 2012 2:29 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
LOL
Amblyopia Cat is Amblyopic.
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 24, 2012 2:31 PM PST up reply actions
Illinois sort of surprises me, stands out on that list
All the other schools are national powerhouses in either MBB or FB or both, while the Illini, not so much
Remember, those numbers would include Ron Zook's recruitting efforts.
But really. I think Illinois is a school with high expectations from its fan base. It’s weird to think of now, but their football program did go to two BCS bowls last decade and had a 1-loss Baseketball program. It’s a massive school that has a lot of alumni in Chicago.
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Jan 24, 2012 4:59 PM PST up reply actions
So 2% of the Oregon recruiting expenses went to Willie Lyles?
Occupy Creative Scouting Services!!!
/OccupyJokesStillRelevantRight?
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Jan 24, 2012 5:07 PM PST up reply actions
You know who the second school I looked for on here is.
How are they not?
WHO DAT!
by AllSaintsDay on Jan 24, 2012 10:50 PM PST up reply actions
Does not surprise me
flights are expensive in and out of Oregon, and we got some real distance to cover. Plus, a nation-wide recruiting imprint
scrappy
by Honka Playboy on Jan 24, 2012 8:53 AM PST up reply actions
Particularly, Eugene.
That extra trip up through PDX, which is almost always a necessary interim step, usually adds quite a bit to the flight price.
Autzen Stadium: "The stadium with an L.A. face, but an Oakland Booty, if you will." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Jan 24, 2012 8:54 AM PST up reply actions
Exactly..
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 9:01 AM PST up reply actions
Eh
The real cost is that we do a lot of national recruiting – most other Pac-12 schools stick to the Pac-12 area with a couple of exceptions.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
Not denying that, but noting that we don't have the luxury of just local recruiting
We’re a sparsely populated state, a sparsely populated region of the country far from anywhere. There’s no way we can compete nationally unless we recruit nationally. It’s just one of the limitations we have to work under, unlike say, Floriday or Bama or Georgia in the rich football-recruiting pastures..
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 9:47 AM PST up reply actions
$180,000 doesn't go as far these days as it used to.
The All I Saw Was Green Blog, that's it I'm telling SBN legal
by Matt Daddy on Jan 24, 2012 10:13 AM PST up reply actions 6 recs
The SEC has won 6? 7? consecutive national championships
so they have rich local pastures and spend a shit-ton of money to corner the market, hence the success.
Oh, and on bribery and slush funds.
I still love it when people say this
since I’m originally from Idaho. I mean, I know it’s true, but it’s still funny.
Autzen Stadium: "The stadium with an L.A. face, but an Oakland Booty, if you will." -Spencer Hall
by ProbablyMonty on Jan 24, 2012 10:22 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, this is wrong
SEC recruits nationally. And they spend more money than we do.
By this logic WSU and OSU should be spending more on recruiting. They’re not. Arizona and Arizona State should be spending at least as much on recruiting as Oregon does. They don’t.
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 sure they wish they could...having the money to spend is also a factor, right...
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 11:11 AM PST up reply actions
They certainly do now.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
Whoa.
No wonder he thought about it.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
He must have eventually thought
yeah, I’ll be even filthier rich, but I’ll have a notoriously quick-trigger owner breathing down my neck all the time and be competing in the toughest division in the league. 10 wins one year won’t be enough to save me if I have a down year the next season.
Now that I think about it, “Oregon is where my heart is.”
2012 Rose Bowl Champions
"A Wizard is never early, nor is he late. He always arrives precisely when he means to." -Gandalf
by quack785 on Jan 24, 2012 9:24 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
That's really arguable
It has NO and Atlanta to start – those two teams go well against anyone else in the league. Then they’ve also got Carolina which is up and coming and looks very competitive with Cam Newton and the offense they have. The only reason they might not be as competitive as the NFC North is because of Tampa – but that’s not really a great sign for Tampa.
The NFC North is probably the next best – Chicago, Detroit and GB can all contend for playoff spots every year and Chicago would likely have won one this year without losing their QB.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
Tampa was 10-6 just last year...
2012 Rose Bowl Champions
"A Wizard is never early, nor is he late. He always arrives precisely when he means to." -Gandalf
They were a weak 10-6
They had beaten almost no one, barely squeaked by the teams they had beaten and had a completely weak Carolina team in division. Not really comparable. I know folks love looking at records as the best indicator of a team’s value ,but really – Tampa Bay last year was an illusion. They regressed to the mean and we got…well, what we got this year.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
Lots of teams might be considered “weak” going into the postseason, but anything can happen in the second season.
Denver: 8-8, won playoff game; Giants, 9-7, in the Super Bowl. If those teams hadn’t won tiebreakers to get in, they’d probably have been talked about as weak teams. Tampa didn’t win the tiebreaker last year; who knows what would have happened if they made it in…
2012 Rose Bowl Champions
"A Wizard is never early, nor is he late. He always arrives precisely when he means to." -Gandalf
and both those teams looked terrible for long stretches this season...
2012 Rose Bowl Champions
"A Wizard is never early, nor is he late. He always arrives precisely when he means to." -Gandalf
Denver beat Pitt
Pittsburgh was a literal walking wounded mash unit – and Denver got lucky beating them. The Giants were a strong 9-7 team who had the hardest schedule in the NFL this year. The two are not really comparable.
Yes, Tampa could have in theory taken it all the way. Or…you can look at things like fumble recovery luck and missed FGs and note that Tampa got very, very lucky last year and were likely to regress this year. And they did.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
OK, you lost me after
you described a team that gave up more points than they scored and ranked dead last in rushing and near the bottom in total D, had one really good win all season (NE), as a “strong 9-7 team”.
Anyways, my point was that all 4 NFC South teams have been good to great in recent memory.
2012 Rose Bowl Champions
"A Wizard is never early, nor is he late. He always arrives precisely when he means to." -Gandalf
Go look at FO's tale of the tape for the Giants
Also, I’m not sure that it matters about things like being dead last in rushing this year. If you noticed, defenses weren’t exactly in vogue and rushing wasn’t a big deal. 6 of the top 7 RBs in the league were on teams that did not make the playoffs.
Having good ‘wins’ isn’t always important as far as seeing how you played, at least for gauging strength. Do you believe that NE is a much better team than Baltimore after the playoff game? Do you believe that NYG is a much better team than SF?
Do you believe that Auburn is a much better team than Oregon in 2010? Or USC was a much better team than Oregon in 2011?
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
Wow dude
you may want to lay off the caffeine. Browsing the comments, it looks like you are waging war on 3 fronts currently.
Again, my point was Tampa had a record good enough to get into the playoffs last year, but were unlucky since they played in a tough division; and also that I think the NFC South is the toughest division because all 4 teams have been competitive recently. Carry on…
2012 Rose Bowl Champions
"A Wizard is never early, nor is he late. He always arrives precisely when he means to." -Gandalf
Well
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 24, 2012 1:27 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
I'll rec that
I know what its like to get in heated internet debates. That’s why my doctor forbade me from going to the OLive or ESPN boards.
2012 Rose Bowl Champions
"A Wizard is never early, nor is he late. He always arrives precisely when he means to." -Gandalf
This has been something I’ve been hearing more and more about. Like, some people have had high stress concentrations with internet comments being cited the source. It’s really weird.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
I actually was getting that way for awhile. I would come away from arguments and not be able to think straight. I’ve since toned it down.
Also, you’re wrong.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Son of Putz!
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 2:51 PM PST up reply actions
GRRRRRRAAAAAGGGHGHBPHTHTHPTHABHGHTTTTAAAAAAAAAG-APTH!
Are not!
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
I always knew there was something vaguely walking-carpet-ish about him.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Hah! Jokes on you! I shaved my head!
This is what everyone at work is saying I look like right now.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
Ha! Since Christmas, I’ve grown a beard. It’s not nearly as bushy as that, but that’s kind of what I look like at this point too.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Quit being me!
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
is he
the meaning in your life?
15-yard penalty for my avatar. /Pereira'd
by Brass-billed on Jan 24, 2012 4:18 PM PST up reply actions
Mother?
"My carpet is made of velcro."
by Chewbacca5000 on Jan 24, 2012 8:16 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Not mother.
Oh reeeaaaalllllllyyyyyyyy………………
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 24, 2012 10:40 PM PST up reply actions
Rec'd
On a serious note though, as a formerly-outside observer (who was recently sucked into an argument with you haha), you do tend to get into a lot of arguments around here…and they usually aren’t over til the other person concedes (or a new quack fix is put up). We all love a good debate around here, but you may want to tone it back some. Feels like you like to disagree sometimes only for disagreement’s sake.
With that said, Go Ducks and ATQ!
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 2:14 PM PST up reply actions
That's fair
I certainly do like to argue, especially about sports. Especially especially about ignorance involving sports.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
YFFY?
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 24, 2012 2:41 PM PST up reply actions
Doubly especially?
Goodness, I had no idea that was even possible. :) And I can relate, cause my family is always debating something (usually a small, unimportant detail that isn’t provable anyways).
Just remember, sometimes what appears to be ignorance may simply be a different perspective.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 2:42 PM PST up reply actions
I say we pit
kalon and BigGreenWreckingMachine against each other in an internet argument cage match.
We could probably get some Vegas action on that match up!
ATQ's #1 fan of WINNING THE ROSE BOWL
Might not be a bad idea for the long dark teatime of the offseason
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
We could totally get you guys a fanpost going
and everyone will drop in and check on how you guys are doing throughout the day. You know, bring you lunch, and beers if the action seems to be slowing down. We’ll bring popcorn and cheer ya’ll on (I’m sort of envisioning a MST3K kind of thing).
IT’S BRILLIANT.
ATQ's #1 fan of WINNING THE ROSE BOWL
And we can vote for the winner based on the number of recs they get.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 3:10 PM PST up reply actions
Dunno
I think that people will either start getting confused and turn everything green or those lovable rascals from UDP will come in and sabotage everything and turn it all green.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
FIFY
those lovable rascals from UDP will come in and sabotage everything and turn it all green ban us all from ATQ.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 3:12 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
It has to be an appropriately meaningless topic, though.
Otherwise what fun would it be?
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 3:28 PM PST up reply actions
Agreed
Something like ‘what is the best new My Little Pony’.
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 gonna coach you up here.
You’re not going to to go very far in this battle if you respond to your adversary’s post with “Agreed” beeing the lone word in your subject line.
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Jan 24, 2012 5:20 PM PST up reply actions
I think he's being passive-aggressive.
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 5:27 PM PST up reply actions
You're totally going to run the book on this, aren't you?
Who’s going to be your muscle.
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 10:45 PM PST up reply actions
Awwwrrrrrarrraaaaaa!
"My carpet is made of velcro."
by Chewbacca5000 on Jan 25, 2012 9:18 PM PST up reply actions
No way Cutler and the Bears beat out Green Bay for the division crown
Wildcard sure, but they wouldn’t have won the division
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 24, 2012 11:43 AM PST up reply actions
I didn't say otherwise
Though Chicago won the NFC North two years ago. It’s not that unlikely. I just said that they have three teams that should content each year for a playoff spot for a while.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
Chicago is a mirage
2 years ago, thrice they played a team’s 3rd string QB. Breaks just fell their way like Calvin Johnson’s game winning catch that wasn’t a catch because Megatron didn’t “follow through.” They got lucky that they stayed as healthy as they did until Cutler’s knee in the NFC championship game.
This year, they should have won a playoff spot, they should have had 12 wins had they not lost Cutler and Forte. But it was all schedule induced by drawing the AFC West. Outside of opening week Atlanta, and midseason Detroit, every team they beat was .500 or worse including Minnesota twice, Carolina and TB.
by INducktrination on Jan 24, 2012 1:19 PM PST up reply actions
So other than the good teams they beat they didn't beat good teams?
I thought the Bears showed happily that they belonged in the playoffs last year – while they got lucky they also dominated those games, beat Seattle and lost a close game to GB with their third string QB. This year they were really turning a corner and looked great. The Pats until the playoffs had beaten zero teams with a winning record; sometimes that doesn’t matter that much.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
Was talking about 2010
Not 2011. This year they got crushed by Seattle – though that was almost entirely due to their complete ineptitude at QB.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
AFC North
3 playoff teams this year and Boisemore and Pitt are constantly in the AFC championship game.
The All I Saw Was Green Blog, that's it I'm telling SBN legal
AFC East
It has New England and…and…….crap!
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 12:05 PM PST up reply actions
That's about the only other one I'd consider
And taking the head coaching job at Cleveland would be equivalent in my mind, though the AFC north had the benefit of getting to feast on the NFC West this year and (shockingly) had good records against them. I see Cinci as an average team that is always going to be that way as long as the owners and coach are still there. I see Carolina as a rising star.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
I thought of the AFC north at first also,
then I remembered that the Browns have sucked since they were reborn, and Cincy has sucked every year save 2 (and then they sucked in the playoffs).
2012 Rose Bowl Champions
"A Wizard is never early, nor is he late. He always arrives precisely when he means to." -Gandalf
They're both getting old
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
I will give you that Baltimore is a force to be reckoned with...a team that other teams aspire to be...one to be held up and admired...
But Pittsburgh really really sucks man. They don’t help your argument at all.
/yesthebanwillhelpmegetsomeworkdone
I don't mean to impose...
Let me put this in picture for you.
This is the Steelers:
This is Baltimore:
You can let me know which one you want
The All I Saw Was Green Blog, that's it I'm telling SBN legal
Here's another picture
This is Oregon. I take Oregon. You can have your Jubelales
--Dominic, Addicted to Quack
Autzen Stadium is where great teams go to die." - J. Brady McCullough, The Michigan Daily.
by dvieira on Jan 24, 2012 5:31 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Yes that is a picture
And a very nice picture, but are you trying to make a poi…
Oh, you did write some words down there, it took a little while for me to find them.
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Jan 24, 2012 5:37 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
See
We did win the National Title after all
by NICKPAPAGEORGIOTHEDUCK on Jan 24, 2012 6:52 PM PST up reply actions
AFC North was easily the best this year
Any division that has two teams picking in the top ten shouldn’t be considered the best division
The Legend
Sort of OT: Did anyone else buy the "Won The Day" or "Fighting Ducks" Rose Bowl Championship t-shirts?
I bought both and CONSTANTLY think there’s a piece of yellow string or lint on on my face whenever I wear either of them. As it turns out, I the Swoosh on the left shoulder is just within my peripheral vision. I’m sure I’ll get used to it, but right now it looks like I keep walking through spider webs.
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
Kenjon just said on College Football live he was "very close to following LMJ into the NFL Draft."
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 24, 2012 12:48 PM PST reply actions
/Peespants
CFBLIVE
KBDeuce4 says he was “extremely close” to entering the #NFLDraft, but had promised his mother to finish degree"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Hooray for Kenjon's mom!
2012 Rose Bowl Champions
"A Wizard is never early, nor is he late. He always arrives precisely when he means to." -Gandalf
I really wonder what his eval said.
As opposed to, you know, all those “experts” who were saying that he’d go UFA at best.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
"Your girlfriend is freaking loaded. Enjoy college why you can."
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 1:57 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Awesome.
There once was a team from Seattle / Who’s Dawg Pound would on and on prattle, / "Our coach makes big bucks / But he can’t beat the Ducks! / Let’s call SBN Legal and tattle!" by JonathanPDX Jan 19, 2012 5:19 PM PST
by DuckUntilDeath on Jan 24, 2012 2:28 PM PST up reply actions
Didn't he learn his lesson?
@Prehmmr
With Altman in NorCal he might be recruiting and Ducks have offers out to two five-star 2013 prospects PF Aaron Gordon and SG Jabari Bird.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Oh noes!
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 2:10 PM PST up reply actions
Chuck Klosterman thinks the Bucs would have won 3 Super Bowls before 2020 w/ CK
Ok- not really but heres a link anyway
Aut disce, aut discede; manet sors tertia, caedi
I really liked the comment
“Hypothetically, you’re a genius”
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
However intelligent and reasonable all these arguments are, they're missing one essential fact and viewpoint
THE OREGON FREAKING DUCKS ARE FREAKING 2012 ROSE BOWL CHAMPIONS!!!
THE OREGON FREAKING DUCKS ARE FREAKING 2012 ROSE BOWL CHAMPIONS!!!
THE OREGON FREAKING DUCKS ARE FREAKING 2012 ROSE BOWL CHAMPIONS!!!
AND CHIP KELLY IS STILL OUR HEAD COACH!!!
YEEHAAAAA!!!
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 2:51 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
Um, excuse me...
This is kind of awkward to tell you, but, uh…your words are green. Don’t be scared though. It’s normal around here. Just wanted to make sure you were aware of it.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 2:53 PM PST up reply actions
Call SBN Legal!
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
by axemen23 on Jan 24, 2012 2:54 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Z key is teh brokez
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 2:58 PM PST up reply actions
If that post gets three recs then the only thing it will say is "Yeehaaaaa!!!"
which I suppose is a valid fact and viewpoint that we could be missing
"Stay the $#%& away from the Pelican’s PBJ!!!"
Go Fish, Get Hooked! www.FishDuck.com
Let's test it and see...
It may forever change ATQ.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 3:19 PM PST up reply actions
I see no recs, people, I see no recs
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 3:22 PM PST up reply actions
Well
If you look reeeeaaallly really close… you’ll bump into the computer screen.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 3:24 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Damn, it really did! That was creepy prophet-like, hombre!
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 3:32 PM PST up reply actions
BE WARNED. BE WARNED. BE WARNED. DO NOT CLICK THIS LINK IF YOU'RE DRINKING OR DRIVING
The latest from the genius over at EDSBS.
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
Here I'm thinking he didn't say eating so i should be ok.
Damn you man.
"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
How to read AtQ comments after noon
Rapid-fire the Z button until you see a meme, GIF, or axemen-linked tweet or article. Everything else is boring arguments you probably can ignore.
ARE NOT!
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
DEE TOO!
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 3:09 PM PST up reply actions
PEE OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 3:11 PM PST up reply actions
Matt Daddy is a putz! LMJ is a fattymcfatty! Pelican!
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 3:08 PM PST up reply actions
The gauntlet has been thrown
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
Well that's just adorable.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 3:13 PM PST up reply actions
SHIT
Was not trying for adorable.
Must go deeper.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
Alrighty then...
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
by omb on Jan 24, 2012 3:17 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
That's like the furthest thing from lame, man!
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 3:18 PM PST up reply actions
True.
Think of it as a response to the whole endeavor…
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
And a valid response it is.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 3:21 PM PST up reply actions
Link fail is lame
Also, you’re a comeback.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
Also, this is actually a lame duck
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
AND GODDAMN IT WHY DO I KEEP LINK FAILING!
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 24, 2012 3:23 PM PST up reply actions
Try pasting the URL in another browser window to test first
I religiously test and preview the pesky damn things
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 3:24 PM PST up reply actions
Preview button,
it’s your friend.
But you are all the smartest, funniest, most handsome bitches on all the internets.~DaisyDuck 11.2.11
by Quack Addict on Jan 24, 2012 4:16 PM PST up reply actions
It was there in preview though, which was the weird part
by FromAutzenWithLove on Jan 24, 2012 5:33 PM PST up reply actions
That likely means the image is in your cache
But it can’t be linked to regularly. Happens all the time.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
EEEEK!! MY EYES!!
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 3:20 PM PST up reply actions
Does anyone else see Oregon "O"s in this Cats eyes?
Or has this already been done by one of our excellent photoshoppers and this is my first time bearing witness?
Who needs normal sleep patterns?
by AcadianTraverse on Jan 24, 2012 9:27 PM PST up reply actions
eek
But you are all the smartest, funniest, most handsome bitches on all the internets.~DaisyDuck 11.2.11
by Quack Addict on Jan 24, 2012 4:10 PM PST up reply actions
I win.
Actually I’m going to hyperlink this since I’d probably get a talking to.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
NSFW!! NSFW!!! NSFW!!! GOOD CHRIST DUDE!! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU
THANK GOD I"M NOT AT WORK
#shouldknowbetterthantoclickonAxe’slinks
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 3:29 PM PST up reply actions
But can you stop watching it.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Most emphatically YES
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 3:33 PM PST up reply actions
This is potentially NSFW, depending on your workplace.
Fair warning to all.
It's spelled "S-H-U-F-E-L-T-W-O-O-Z-Y".
"YOU ARE THE KING OF THE AWESOME GUYS, JSHUFELT!!!" - daisyduck
ATQ offered him $7 mil a year to manage our gifs,
And he was on his way out the door before he decided to stay with the football team just to spite Conzano.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
Not enough zombie for you?
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 24, 2012 3:11 PM PST up reply actions
HEY EVERYONE, I"M
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 3:19 PM PST up reply actions
Good article on athletes and twitter feeds, esp potential recruits
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
Interesting stuff abou Aziz Shittu in that article
Do we know if Oregon’s serious about recruiting him? Shittu’s said some inflammtory things about the Ducks on that very same twitter account in the past.
These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx
It's a shittu situation. I can azizily see it escalating.
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 4:10 PM PST up reply actions
...
But you are all the smartest, funniest, most handsome bitches on all the internets.~DaisyDuck 11.2.11
by Quack Addict on Jan 24, 2012 4:14 PM PST up reply actions
No shittu?
#Totally stole it from earlier thread
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 24, 2012 5:10 PM PST up reply actions
Wow. Just wow. The guys at the FAN today are on fire.
On Chip being described “fiercely loyal” by UO AD - “nauseatingly false”
On Harbaughs - “dbaggy aholes with no depth”
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
It's only a man's name.
What’s it to them if it helps the ratings?
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 24, 2012 6:10 PM PST up reply actions
This is why high school athletes need a media seminar
@AndrewGreif I have your high school sports quote of the year here. ow.ly/8FkSV
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
So, uh, our practice field looks a little different.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
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