Quack Fix: Mark Helfrich is a star on the rise, Ducks host Civil War on Sunday
by jtlight on Jan 27, 2012 6:34 AM PST
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Not a lot of quack out there this morning, but we'll have a recruiting round-up posted later this morning, so keep your eye out for that.
- With Chip Kelly going on the record yesterday on his near-departure to the NFL, George Schroeder has a piece on who (according to sources) would have been the new head coach of the Ducks: Offensive Coordinator Mark Helfrich. While it would not have been a splashy hire, it might have been a great one. Unfortunately, we don't just don't know much about Helfrich. He is in Chip Kelly's shadow and doesn't get the credit in the run game that Steve Greatwood does. But Helfrich is highly praised, and it's clear the the athletic department has confidence in him. At the very least, it would have been an interesting hire, and I'm glad the Athletic Department is confident in their evaluations to make that decision, and not feel like they need to make a splash.
- In a bit more Chip Kelly news, after speaking yesterday, the point of contention seems to be whether or not Kelly flip-flopped on taking the Tampa Bay job. Ted Miller says it doesn't matter either way, says that Kelly's opportunity with Tampa will help Oregon, and responds to George Schroeder's column from the other day.
- The Civil War is this weekend, and GoDucks.com has their weekly press release. There are still reasonable tickets left.
- One of the big challenges the Ducks will face is limiting OSU's Jared Cunningham, who is leading the conference in both scoring and steals. He's playing 37.5 minutes per game, and is second in the nation in free throws attempted. As good as Cunningham is at drawing contact, I'm excited to see Oregon's defensive plan, especially with Tony Woods defending the rim.
- Matt Prehm has his conference picks for the basketball games this weekend. He picks Oregon to win by one over OSU, and the Ducks second in his power rankings.
- Lastly, great news for Darron Thomas. He's been invited to the NFL combine, where he'll get a chance to display his skills for NFL scouts.
That's all for now. Drop your other quack below. GO DUCKS!
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Rose Bowl win – check
3000+ days – check
zero Fulmer Cup points – check
have a coach – check
Speed Endurance Talent is how Track Town USA plays football. Win The Day
I'm just gonna leave this here. FOR FRIDAY ENJOYMENT.
Michael Jackson: A million dollars. You feel me? Holla!
by Babablockhead on Jan 27, 2012 8:39 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Darron Thomas has received an invitation to the combine.
Fuck you NFL! Chip Kelly IS the highest level of football!
Oh hell, I didn't see that that link was already posted.
Fuck you NFL! Chip Kelly IS the highest level of football!
It’s helpful to have it here for those who jump straight to the comments everyone to read.
"It's not about style. It's about winning the game. That's it." - Chip Kelly
by Duckfanatic10 on Jan 27, 2012 10:03 AM PST up reply actions
I hear Darron Thomas has been invited to the combine.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
I have a sneaking suspicion I'm being mocked.
ATQ members don’t mock each other, do they???
Fuck you NFL! Chip Kelly IS the highest level of football!
Oh god no, never ever do we mock people here.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Totally agree, btw I heard DT got an invitation to the combine.
For Oregon, King Kelly, and St Quack!
OT: If anyone is looking for a good show to watch this weekend...
and you have HBO, I highly recommend “Luck.” Created by David Milch (“Deadwood”) and directed by Michael Mann (“Thief,” “Heat,” “The Insider,” “Miami Vice”). It has an amazing cast and, like most Milch shows, is about an oddball community of people…this time it takes place at a racetrack and follows the group and their lives as it revolves around horse racing.
I’ve never been a big horse racing guy, but the way Mann shot the races in the pilot episode was freaking amazing. Highly, highly recommended.
"Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do" -- John Wooden
Unfortunately, I have to save my HBO subscription for the three months when Game of Thrones, season 2 is on. It does look interesting.
Defending maligned chants since 2009
Yeah...
GOT comes back in March I think. HBO has a good Spring lineup set. Aaron Sorkin is getting back into TV via HBO with his usual style of show that this time takes place in a newsroom a la CNN/Fox News. Should be interesting. Also, Julia Louis-Dreyfus has a new show on starting in Spring, too. I can’t wait!
"Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do" -- John Wooden
Once you do sign up for HBO
make sure to get HBO Go where you can catch up on other HBO series like Luck.
The All I Saw Was Green Blog, that's it I'm telling SBN legal
This
I may be one of the only 10 people that actually liked “John From Cincinnati.” I loved Ed O’Neil in that show. He really understood how to do Milch dialogue. If only he would have been given another season to fully flesh out his ideas, I think people would think of that show a lot differently than they do now. I thought it was the kind of messy-brilliant show that didn’t get a fair shake.
"Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do" -- John Wooden
Emily's Reasons Why Not and Cop Rock also didn't get much of a chance to develop their characters either
and the world is a much sadder place for it.
Didn’t we all deserve to find out why Emily thought why not? She didn’t get to list her reasons for it.
"Stay the $#%& away from the Pelican’s PBJ!!!"
Go Fish, Get Hooked! www.FishDuck.com
by keeerrrttt1 on Jan 27, 2012 10:37 AM PST up reply actions
Haha
Wow. I forgot about Emily’s Reasons Why Not. Wow.
"Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do" -- John Wooden
If a TV series can reach episode #2 before being cancelled
then they have reached beyond the Cop Rock/Emilys Reasons Why Not standard and can consider it a success.
"Stay the $#%& away from the Pelican’s PBJ!!!"
Go Fish, Get Hooked! www.FishDuck.com
by keeerrrttt1 on Jan 27, 2012 10:44 AM PST up reply actions
BRING BACK COP ROCK!
"Stay the $#%& away from the Pelican’s PBJ!!!"
Go Fish, Get Hooked! www.FishDuck.com
by keeerrrttt1 on Jan 27, 2012 10:45 AM PST up reply actions
So I tucked my hair under my hat,
and went in to ask him why.
Michael Jackson: A million dollars. You feel me? Holla!
by Babablockhead on Jan 27, 2012 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
I was fascinated by "John from Cincinnati."
Strange, almost operatic at times, but really funny as well.
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 27, 2012 11:06 AM PST up reply actions
Fascinated in a Twin Peaks-esque way?
As in, this seems like it is interesting, but I have absolutely no idea whatsoever what’s going on…
"Stay the $#%& away from the Pelican’s PBJ!!!"
Go Fish, Get Hooked! www.FishDuck.com
by keeerrrttt1 on Jan 27, 2012 11:10 AM PST up reply actions
To be fair
As it is with any Milch show, you really have to watch it two or three times before you truly understand what is going on. Now, granted JFC was way more elusive and dense than Deadwood (which was still really dense, it just had an “easier” narrative arc to follow and get invested in), but it’s got some really interesting ideas and metaphors for religion and, specifically, post-September 11 America. Sometimes, though, Milch is just a little too clever for his own good, and it’s easy to see why the HBO higher-ups were pissed with JFC.
"Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do" -- John Wooden
I'll also add...
that Twin Peaks is a good barometer for such a show. It’s why Lost just became a train wreck after a few seasons. It’s one thing for a show to be mysterious and another completely for a show to be making shit up week to week.
"Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do" -- John Wooden
"Can I ask her about her log?"
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 27, 2012 12:06 PM PST up reply actions
ICC
"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......?
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 27, 2012 4:47 PM PST up reply actions
Innuendo Contest Candidate
"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
That's actually a Twin Peaks quote, tho
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 27, 2012 5:29 PM PST up reply actions
So, there's another one. You hot man!
"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
Pretty much.
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 27, 2012 11:53 AM PST up reply actions
Deadwood was incredibly expensive to produce. It became just not worth it for HBO anymore.
Things like that.
Rome was the same way
I was bummed they only did one season of that because it was awesome.
ATQ's #1 fan of WINNING THE ROSE BOWL
You know, Rome wasn't built in a day. If only HBO would have...
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 28, 2012 12:23 PM PST up reply actions
There was a second season
10 episodes were aired in 2007. I can’t speak to how good it was, I had moved and didn’t transfer my HBO. But I agree that season 1 of Rome was awesome.
by INducktrination on Jan 28, 2012 4:34 PM PST up reply actions
TGIF everybody!
and by that I of course mean, Think Greatwood Is Fantastic?
I do, he’s a terrific line coach and recruiter.
"Stay the $#%& away from the Pelican’s PBJ!!!"
Go Fish, Get Hooked! www.FishDuck.com
by keeerrrttt1 on Jan 27, 2012 10:22 AM PST reply actions 2 recs
Went to highschool with his daughter
She’s pretty damn cool too
This makes me excited for Stetson:
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 27, 2012 12:22 PM PST reply actions
AAAAahhhh! A flying Bair!
"Screw them all" said Coach Chip Kelly, "trololololol lolol lol lol!
by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 27, 2012 12:31 PM PST up reply actions
A flying facemask penalty about to happen?
"Stay the $#%& away from the Pelican’s PBJ!!!"
Go Fish, Get Hooked! www.FishDuck.com
by keeerrrttt1 on Jan 27, 2012 12:49 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
No link to the all time classic interview Chael Sonnen had on Dan LeBatard’s tv show?! Let’s just say the words, “I grew up from the mean streets of West Linn, OR” were said w a straight face.
Life is about growth. People are not perfect when they're 21 years old. - Bill Walton
by NEP on Jan 27, 2012 1:04 PM PST via iPhone app reply actions
Nah, comments were shut off sitewide for a couple hours.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
I can't tell if your serious.
"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
Yes, they were.
Comments were shutdown for some of this afternoon.
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 27, 2012 4:30 PM PST up reply actions
Do you know what for?
"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
Jackie Chan's face.
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 27, 2012 4:48 PM PST up reply actions
Not sure. At first I thought they had gotten hacked or something
because clicking on the post link took me elsewhere. Then when I tried clicking on the comments link from the main page, I got the “Something went wrong, sorry Internet” msg. If I tried to open a comment it just said “Comments have been disabled at this time.”
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 27, 2012 6:00 PM PST up reply actions
ATQ Mods - A request (can we take down the 2011 schedule and put up the 2012 schedule?)
On account of how everybody knows how 2011 went down, and it’s in the past, and we’re a forward-thinking organization, and past results are no guarantee of future performance and WIN THE DAY, WHERE I POSIT THE DAY IS EITHER TODAY OR SOME DAY IN THE FUTURE, ON ACCOUNT OF HOW THE PAST DAYS WERE WON, I’D SAY, OR LOST, ALREADY, AND NEED TO BE PUT IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR ON ACCOUNT OF HOW WE’RE A FORWARD-THINKING ORGANIZATION AND I REALLY HAVE TO MAKE MY VACATION AND GAME ATTENDENCE PLANS FOR THE YEAR.
PLEASE?
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
Thanks for bringing this up
I always overlook those. I’ve changed it so the basketball info is showing, as well as added the 2012 football schedule and updated the future opponents.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Speaking of...
when we see that “how are the Ducks doing?” poll on the top left of the site….are we supposed to switch from Football to bouncyhoops once the seasons switch? Or do we just vote football all year long?
15-yard penalty for my avatar. /Pereira'd
by Brass-billed on Jan 27, 2012 7:06 PM PST up reply actions
Hey, thanks for putting up the basketball and 2012 calenders, jtlight
Very helpful for us lazy shmoes…
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 28, 2012 12:01 PM PST up reply actions
so, I had the day off
did I watch the Rose Bowl for about the tenth time? Yes, yes I did.
--Dave
Addicted to Quack, your friendly, neighborhood Oregon Ducks blog
by David Piper on Jan 27, 2012 5:08 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
I like the uniforms even more every time I watch that. And I like them a lot to begin with.
Such a fantastic game. DAT’s just unbelievable.
And then, every time LMJ carries, it’s a bit sad because you know it’s the end. And you keep waiting for that patented LMJ breakaway TD, but you know it’s not coming.
And now with DT bolting, there’s a bit of that with him too, though he played (mostly) about as well as he ever has.
But you say we have Clay, Alonso and Boyett all coming back? Yes, please.
Somewhere, somehow, a Duck is watching you.
i watched it too yesterday
Kiko is a beast!! I’m happy the kid is taking control of his vices and got his sheet together.
"My carpet is made of velcro."
by Chewbacca5000 on Jan 27, 2012 5:59 PM PST up reply actions
Doing that now...
Got groceries.
Cooked dinner.
Set up DVR.
Take food and drink to couch.
//BEST OFF SEASON EVER.
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 27, 2012 6:01 PM PST up reply actions
Yup, he's still stuck on January 2nd alright.
//BEST OFF SEASON EVER.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
I still haven't gotten through the 2nd quarter before being interrupted.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
WOW
Massacre. Shellacking.
Whipping.
Bruising.
Punneling.
Eviscerating.
Battering.
Destroying.
The Blazers are showing up the Phoenix Suns like they were bad high school team.
Just wow. 93 – 57. Enough said.
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 27, 2012 9:04 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Ah, see, for the longest time I thought you were just narrating a day in the life of Ike Turner.
Things like that.
by qrsouther on Jan 27, 2012 10:25 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I went to this game last night
and it was “Ducks and Beavers” night. They had both Benny Beaver and the Duck at the game and in between quarters they were doing little skill contests against each other. Of course, the Duck kicked the Beaver’s butt – 3-0.
ATQ's #1 fan of WINNING THE ROSE BOWL
That must have been fun! It was rocking here at home with us watching the historic blowout..
Would have loved to be there.
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 28, 2012 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
TRIVIA CONTEST.
I’m going to post this as a Fan Post, but I’ll give y’all a head start in the unlikely event that someone knows the answer.
The 1978 Civil War — won by the Ducks, 34-10 — was noteworthy in one respect. It was the first time in 15 seasons that something happened. The last time it had happened, it was also against the beavs, in 1963.
And before 1963, it had only happened twice since 1945 — both in the same season.
But it has happened regularly since 1978.
What is it?
Winner will receive.. something, I dunno, maybe a Dino Philyaw XFL rookie card.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
DAMMIT PROOFREAD BENZ YOU DORK
Oregon won the ’78 Civil War 24-3, not 34-10.
That was not the answer to the question.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
I'll take a wild [sic] goose
The Ducks held the biebers to less than 10 points.
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 28, 2012 2:18 AM PST up reply actions
Football Study hall has a breakdown of the Rose
Over at…well, Football Study Hall.
If I could kiss Nick Holt, I would. Though, with him, I’m sure it would end in deep penetration and a score
Congrats to Brianne Theisen for breaking her own NCAA pentathlon record!
And other terrific track news.
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
Wow, no local coverage of the Senior Bowl anywhere -- aren't any Ducks in the game?
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
Not that I'm aware of
Polk and Foles are the two main P12 players to watch.
"Forget it. If 21 gets behind you, you can play the fight song." --Scott Van Pelt
Fumble on first play of the Senior Bowl -- hahahaha
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
New post on the Program Project: 1935 Civil War
Some great action shots of players. Check out Del Bjork on page 16.
I've been chosen as an extra in the movie adaptation of the sequel to my life.
In the second part of a four part series on Bay Area PSAs leading up to NLID, Comcast SportsNet Bay Area will feature Byron Marshall and Jeff Lockie tomorrow (Sunday).
Tonight’s piece was on Hardy Nickerson, Jr. (Cal). Can’t seem to find a video of it. The piece may have run previously. It’s not on teh youtoobz.
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 28, 2012 10:05 PM PST reply actions
What's it called and what time is it on? And thanx for posting this.
"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 29, 2012 12:35 PM PST up reply actions
I think it was on SportsNet Central. I didn't actually see it. I was watching the MBB game on delay and forgot about it.
I emailed them to see if they will post it online. I’ll let you know if I hear back.
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 29, 2012 8:53 PM PST up reply actions
I am sooooo bummer out. I can't go on TDP and watch the puppies whimper. ItZ so sad (or it's gonna be)
"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 actually think you'll enjoy everything more
if you don’t live vicariously through husky fans. Celebrate with your friends, don’t watch your opponents suffer.
ATQ's #1 fan of WINNING THE ROSE BOWL
by daisyduck on Jan 29, 2012 12:48 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
But they are such nice peop... (wait a minute, that's not sarcasm, that's a clownzano bald-faced lie!)
Another good call daisy.
"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
Seriously. This. To all the Ducks who post there. I somehow don't think of most of those as real Duck fans.
Oregon loves you, Chip Kelly!
by gamedaytribe on Jan 29, 2012 7:44 PM PST up reply actions
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