[Coach Klemm Going After Some Big Men]

Shaking Proctor from Iowa will be tough....if Klemm pulls that off it will be astounding.

[Canzano: No Wiggle Room--NFL's Seahawks and NBA's Blazers MUST Be Sold]

On 5/24/2022 at 2:40 PM, 30Duck said:

It would be Shakespearean if the Trail Blazers replaced the Super Sonics in Seattle. 

Could we get the Kraken in a trade?  Watching Stanley Cup playoffs is always illustrious of how much better of a product the NHL is compared to the NBA where only Game 7's merit my attention.

[UO Athletics Building: 'The Jake' to Benefit Golf Programs]

UO Athletics Building "The Jake" To Benefit Golf Programs - University of Oregon Athletics

GODUCKS.COM

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The latest state-of-the-art UO athletics facility will be built on the grounds of Emerald Valley Golf Club, and is named for Peter and Jan Jacobsen.

 

Hadn't seen this before.....very cool building dedicated to one of the best Ducks ever.  I was ambling through Atlanta airport sporting colors one day and I hear a booming "Go Ducks" across the terminal...sure enough, Peter Jacobsen.  Chatted me up for few minutes then we fist-bumped and went our separate ways.  Very chill dude.

[Catching Up With All of Oregon's New Players and Recruits]

I wonder if NIL is available to walk-ons?  Now that we have 4 specialists on the roster, presumably 5 with the long snapper, it would make sense to use NIL funds to pay them enough to remain walk-ons, freeing up those 5 schollies for other players.  If allowed....presuming someone is actually enforcing any kind of rules at all.

[Yikes. Some Player Insight Into Cristobal...]

In every era there are teams that are disciplined, and teams that are less so.  I don't deny that today's world is self-obsessed (excuse me, brand-focused) and that makes the challenge harder, but some teams and coaches manage this aspect of culture better than others over the course of a season. Mario's teams weren't the most undisciplined I have seen at Oregon, but they were far from the least.  

 

As Bellotti often said, better errors of commission than errors of omission

 

[Yikes. Some Player Insight Into Cristobal...]

Funny.....Cristobal's reaction to Hutson is identical to my man cave armchair rant to CRISTOBAL about not coaching THE TEAM to avoid those types of infractions.

[Canzano: Not All Victories Come at the Finish Line]

On 5/22/2022 at 10:23 AM, Duck 1972 said:

It's amazing what people can do when faced with such hardships. 

Grace under pressure is universally awe-inspiring

[My Favorite Sound--Autzen Foghorn!]

On 5/21/2022 at 2:59 PM, David Marsh said:

I think the recorded chainsaw is slightly better because at least it is original. It is kinda adorable in it's own way... A sort of "look at me! I'm different" sort of thing... 

 

Both are bad though. 

At least the Timbers have a live one and actually slice a slab when they score....faux chainsaw is weak sauce.

[My Favorite Sound--Autzen Foghorn!]

On 5/21/2022 at 2:50 PM, David Marsh said:

The foghorn is great ... It.has an ominous feel to it... Like impending doom for the other team. 

 

Bettet than a siren which is just loud and obnoxious. 

Is it better than a recorded chainsaw?

 

[WR Jump Ball Anyone?]

Chapman has two seasons, I believe.

[Dan Lanning at Mike Bellotti's MDA Toast to Strength]

Wow....what a gesture from the head man!  Thanks for posting Annie!

[Canzano: Payton Pritchard is Doing What He's Always Done--Winning]

I wish he would go full Old School and adopt John Stockton's short shorts.

 

 

[Canzano: Did Nick Saban Versus Jimbo Fisher Just Go Nuclear?!?]

Politicians of every stripe are watching these two guys for rhetorical tips.

[Not Really a Thread Starter, but WOW!]

On 5/20/2022 at 9:14 AM, NJDuck said:

Yes, please continue to post baseball, track, etc.  I might not make a comment, but do read.  I agree, Hayward Field is world class facilities.

Me, too.....I'm a lurker on these threads since I struggle to comment knowledgeably.  Unlike my football comments which routinely display maximum allowable academic prowess

[Oregon Lands Commitment From Punter Ross James]

A Ducks Wire story on one of the new punters indicated that Snee announced he is entering the portal.  

 

Apparently ST Coach Joe Lorig didn't see what he needed to see outta Snee?

[Kickoff Time Set For Season Opener Against Georgia]

I'd like to see the Ducks wear dark green (almost black) unis with last names and numbers only for every game.....only rotating helmets between white, yellow and green.

 

Kinda old school Penn St but updated.

[California's Canary-In-A-Coalmine/Death of Non-Income Sports Legislation to be Decided by Week's End]

On 5/18/2022 at 9:04 AM, Flyin Vee said:

In the name of fairness the snake ends up eating its own tail.  

 

It takes real talent to verbalize a noble intent while your actions accomplished the opposite. I would be put in OBD time out forever if I shared my thoughts any further.

 

 

The old circular firing squad routine.....a classic!

[I'm Getting a Serious Man-Crush on Coach Locklyn...]

Charles and I have the same wicked mind.....when I read that I thought:

 

This is my rifle, this is my gun.....

[Don Johnson Jr. Home From Hospital, Recovering (Football Dir. of Player Personnel)]

Don The Magic Juan....that makes me smile with joy!

[California's Canary-In-A-Coalmine/Death of Non-Income Sports Legislation to be Decided by Week's End]

The irony of this is Shakespearean

[Pritchard Rocks As Celts Advance]

Shades of Jerry Sichting back in the day.

[Order is Restored: Oregon Wins Mens/Womens Pac-12 T&F Championships…Again]

Nice article Bruce....Hayward is going to be a tough place for other squads to win.

[Canzano: Pac-12 Conference is Fighting More Effectively Under George Kliavkoff]

RichardDuck perfectly summed up my thoughts on the article....this is a de rigeur Canzano fluff piece, but there are some interesting thoughts it sparks.  Naturally, he pursues none of them.

 

It seems the mood/culture has changed under George.  That's good. If Ted Kaczynski had shown up, he may well have done that much. The key as Steven A mentioned is the media rights deal.  And here is where I am glad we have someone like George K. with a media background.

 

Right, so he may not have collegiate administration experience.  In my humble opinion, leadership in today's NCAA requires expertise like navigating the world of broadcast media, evaluating streaming modalities, and strategic sports marketing (including NIL) to make the best deals for the PAC12 in the next half decade.

 

 

[5-Star QB Jaden Rashada Visiting This Weekend]

On 5/14/2022 at 11:08 AM, DanLduck said:

I see coach D just offered another qb, one that was liking the beavs. The kid got offered by UW also...

I'm wondering if that means they think JR is going elsewhere?

 

I guess we gotta cover all bases.

Have heard on a podcast that the new offer is a longer term prospect due to playing behind a 5-star, COVID season, and an injury in HS.  Apparently has all the tools, but needs reps due to HS circumstances.  Speculation is that the Ducks take 2 QB's in 23 and this guy won't scare off a more polished classmate, like a Rashada.

[5-Star QB Jaden Rashada Visiting This Weekend]

Let's pass the collection plate to help out in our eternal struggle with The Jimbo