Official Oregon vs Utah Thread:

[Wheels]

Your point absolutely no sense. I am not ommitting any games and it's not like he has an entire offense to learn which appeared to be his limiting factor last year. Why would Kelly call a pass play when Masoli can't complete a simple out rout? Bottom line is that our returning starting QB is looking worse than he did last year while every other aspect of the team is improving. Unfortunately that is the one position were a regression of this magnitude will kill your season. If Costa is healthy I think there is a good chance you see him if the offense continues to struggle during the Cal game.

My point is that Its still a little early for Costa and co. just like last year.. it took a bit for this offense to get acclimated. I guess we will agree to disagree on who we think offers the Ducks a better chance to win.

 

[ppilot]

My point is that Its still a little early for Costa and co. just like last year.. it took a bit for this offense to get acclimated. I guess we will agree to disagree on who we think offers the Ducks a better chance to win.

I said that I don't know if Costa will give us a better chance to win, but neither do you. That's in the coaches hands For whatever reason, this is not the same Masoli who finished last year.We won't be able to only throw 3 passes in a half against any of our pac-10 opponents and win. If Costa can throw the ball and provide some continuity to the offense, I can live without the occasional long QB Run.

 

[Wheels]

I said that I don't know if Costa will give us a better chance to win, but neither do you. That's in the coaches hands For whatever reason, this is not the same Masoli who finished last year.We won't be able to only throw 3 passes in a half against any of our pac-10 opponents and win. If Costa can throw the ball and provide some continuity to the offense, I can live without the occasional QB Run.

Masoli has shown me a lot more than Costa has. I agree this isnt the same Masoli.. but I also saw him struggle for a few games last year too. It is in the coaches hands you are correct, and I guess those coaches disagree with you on Masoli not being a QB.

 

[Natebishop3]

Masoli has shown me a lot more than Costa has. I agree this isnt the same Masoli.. but I also saw him struggle for a few games last year too. It is in the coaches hands you are correct, and I guess those coaches disagree with you on Masoli not being a QB.

I guess I'm just not a fan of the option. I grew up watching much less mobile Duck QB's. Joey Harrington couldn't scramble to save his life, but he is quite possibly the best Duck QB ever. I like the west coast offense.

 

[Wheels]

I guess I'm just not a fan of the option. I grew up watching much less mobile Duck QB's. Joey Harrington couldn't scramble to save his life, but he is quite possibly the best Duck QB ever. I like the west coast offense.

thats fine.. I have heard others say the same thing.. but right now whether you or I like it, the Ducks run the spread, and until Thomas is ready, Masoli offers the best chance at winning. And right now he is the better Option QB that we have. Thats how I look at it at least.

 

[ppilot]

Masoli has shown me a lot more than Costa has. I agree this isnt the same Masoli.. but I also saw him struggle for a few games last year too. It is in the coaches hands you are correct, and I guess those coaches disagree with you on Masoli not being a QB.

You make it sound like I said a change should already have been made. I said that if Costa's knee is as healthy as advertised, Masoli probably has the Cal game to show some progress. Almost 1/3 of the season will be over at that point and you can't mortgage the rest of the season to wait for a player to get out of his funk. Listen to Kelly's post game comments... he sounds like a coach who is running out of patience.

Again this entire argument is moot if the Coaches don't think Costa's knee will hold up.

 

[Wheels]

You make it sound like I said a change should already have been made. I said that if Costa's knee is as healthy as advertised, Masoli probably has the Cal game to show some progress. Almost 1/3 of the season will be over at that point and you can't mortgage the rest of the season to wait for a player to get out of his funk. Listen to Kelly's post game comments... he sounds like a coach who is running out of patience.

Again this entire argument is moot if the Coaches don't think Costa's knee will hold up.

Dont you think that IF Costa was better than Masoli... he would be playing? and would have been starting? I'm not saying mortgage the season, so if Oregon starts losing with Masoli you may have a point, but right now they are winning and its with him at QB. And saying that this argument is moot if they dont think his knee wont hold up, doesnt make perfect sense either. His knee COULD be healthy, and still not play. Just like Thomas is healthy, he just doesnt offer Oregon the best shot at winning. That could possibly be the reason why Costa is still only on the field on PATs, but like you said neither of us know that... as we arent in the locker rooms.

 

[Natebishop3]

thats fine.. I have heard others say the same thing.. but right now whether you or I like it, the Ducks run the spread, and until Thomas is ready, Masoli offers the best chance at winning. And right now he is the better Option QB that we have. Thats how I look at it at least.

Shiiiiit. Just tell Joey to grow a beard and give him a wig. Draw up some phony papers and start Harrington. It's not like he's busy in the NFL.

 

[Wheels]

Shiiiiit. Just tell Joey to grow a beard and give him a wig. Draw up some phony papers and start Harrington. It's not like he's busy in the NFL.

This is true.. he was at the game today. He was part of the former players thing.. along with my boy Jwill

 

[Natebishop3]

This is true.. he was at the game today. He was part of the former players thing.. along with my boy Jwill

I'm not used to having shitty QBs. We've had some really good ones over the years. This shortage is really disheartening.

 

[Wheels]

I'm not used to having shitty QBs. We've had some really good ones over the years. This shortage is really disheartening.

Patience young padawan.. I have foreseen that this thread will vindicate my thoughts in the near future. If not I'll eat my words and own up to it and say you guys were right dont worry.

 

[MrJayremmie]

In somewhat related news: it seems that during the Michigan/ND game, a Wolverine player punched a ND player. After the Michigan coach refused to take action, the Big 10 stepped in - and handed down a whole *1 game* suspension! I am begining to think that Blount got the shaft.

Got this from Wiki...

LeGarrette Montez Blount (born December 5, 1986) is an American football running back in his senior year at the University of Oregon. He rushed for over 1,000 yards in each of his two seasons in junior college. He then committed to the Oregon Ducks football program as a junior, for the 2008 season. That year, he ran for over 1,000 yards and scored a franchise record 17 touchdowns, but he was suspended indefinitely after the conclusion of the season. He was reinstated for the 2009 season by incoming coach Chip Kelly. In spite of the suspension, he was regarded as one of the best running back prospects of his class,[1][2] and drew comparisons to Michael Bush.[3]

After the opening game of the 2009 season, Blount was suspended again, this time for the remainder of the 2009 season. Kelly issued this suspension after Blount punched an opponent and angrily confronted fans immediately after the nationally televised season-opening loss.[4]

He clashed several times during the season with veteran head coach Mike Bellotti, earning a suspension for the first quarter of a November loss to the Cal Golden Bears for "not following team rules."[23]

After the end of the season, he missed a number of workouts.[14] Bellotti suspended him indefinitely on February 10 for "failure to fulfill team obligations."[24]

Blount responded fairly well to the suspension, improving his attendance in both academic and athletic pursuits. He was reinstated by newly-appointed head coach Chip Kelly in March.

Chip Kelly consulted with Oregon officials in advance of Blount's suspension. Afterward, the Pac-10 expressed support for the suspension.[30] Kelly stated that he made his judgment based on the entire event and had not theorized how it would have changed had only certain parts of the incident occurred.[37]

Following the announcement of Blount's punishment, a number of sports writers and analysts questioned whether or not suspension for the entire season was excessive.[38][39][40][41] Wrote analyst Tom Dienhart: "But did Blount's punishment (banned from games the rest of the season) fit the crime? Blount should have been benched for three to five games, giving him a break for being in an emotional spot after being provoked by Hout."[42]

Blount called Hout and Petersen to apologize on September 5. Kelly participated in the calls.[43] Hout was not suspended for his taunting, though Petersen stated that he did receive disciplinary action.[44] Petersen accepted the apology as sincere, and expressed the wish that Blount would be able to go on playing football, and that many parties would learn from the experience.[45]

Despite being given the opportunity to continue practicing with the team, Blount did not show up for the team's first practice after the incident.[46]

 

[TehChad]

On the night it happened, I said I wouldn't care to see Blount in an Oregon uniform ever again, and today I still stand by that. He's just not the type of person I want representing the football team of my alma mater. But really I don't think Blount (or the 'Free Blout' people) should be too sad: he's still probably going to be a high NFL draft pick and will surely make millions to spend on Caddys with 50" spinny rims and numerous 8000 sf homes across the country. Besides, on a side note, is there anyone who hasn't enjoyed the emergence of LaMichael James?!

As far as Masoli is concerned, yes he's struggled so far this season, but he's shown us before that he can play. Some of the blame has to toward his young receiving core, young offensive line, and a brand new head coach and offensive coordinator overseeing the whole thing as well. And to be honest, there were a LOT of passes that were on target yesterday, but just not caught. This is why I was saddened when Pflugrad left: he was a good route runner and a VERY sure-handed receiver, and I think he's the type of receiver that Masoli could use right now.

Anyway, I have faith in Jeremiah, and wanting to pull him is a complete knee-jerk reaction.

 

[Wheels]

Patience young padawan.. I have foreseen that this thread will vindicate my thoughts in the near future. If not I'll eat my words and own up to it and say you guys were right dont worry.

Bump from Disneyland!

 

[Natebishop3]

Bump from Disneyland!

You were right.

 

[MrJayremmie]

Brian Wheeler, are you "Oregonfan4life" on the ESPN boards?

 

[Wheels]

Brian Wheeler, are you "Oregonfan4life" on the ESPN boards?

no sir.. I havent posted there.. is he an annoying poster? lol

 

[Wheels]

You were right.

lol I'm just being an ass... I'm sure you are just as glad about Masoli doing good, as I am

I sure have enjoyed the humble pie that the people who flicked me crap at Disneyland for though

 

[MrJayremmie]

He was an oregon fan that talked alot on the main boards and he was at disney land this weekend, lol. It was weird.

 

[STOMP]

Despite being given the opportunity to continue practicing with the team, Blount did not show up for the team's first practice after the incident.[46]

reportedly the birth of his son had everything to do with that and he's been attending practices since.

STOMP

 

[Wheels]

He was an oregon fan that talked alot on the main boards and he was at disney land this weekend, lol. It was weird.

lol oh, nope not me.. but I did see quite a bit of Duck fans there on the weekend. And I got into a nice heated trash talking with a Cal fan before the game.. He didnt show up the next day like he said he would. Sucks about Walter T though

 

[Wheels]

 

[Wheels]

Ok last bump I promise

 

[maxiep]

Ok last bump I promise

Something tells me you're going to break that promise.

 

[Wheels]

Something tells me you're going to break that promise.

lol.. ok yeah this might be true. I was just so surprised to see so many people turn on Masoli so quick.. and something told me that Patience would be the best thing. hopefully the team can keep it up!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I thought we just played USC. Why are you bumping the Utah game?

j/k So how was it? Any troubles with the 19yr old and the juvi ticket?

 

[Wheels]

I thought we just played USC. Why are you bumping the Utah game?

j/k So how was it? Any troubles with the 19yr old and the juvi ticket?

lol.. no, no problem at all.. they didnt even ask her how old she was. They did ask my 15 year old brother how old he was lol. Oh well. But as for the atmosphere.. WOW, my ears are STILL ringing, and my voice will take a week to recover. We had a pretty funny USC fan below us who talked trash, but funny trash that was all in good fun. We had a dipwit fan behind us who literally wanted to fight the USC fan which was annoying though. But hell of an atmosphere, hopefully those bigtime recruits were impressed.

 

[Loyalty4Life]

It was a good game! Carroll's biggest loss at USC was 11. We blew 'em out by 27. Woot!

On a side note, I do have a dedicated Duck forum and website if anyone wants to register! We always welcome quality posters. Check my signature!