1/10/11 Junk Drawer: Oregon Ducks Edition
by Corvid on Jan 10, 2011 10:49 AM PST
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PrintThere's a rumor going around that there's a football game tonight.
For some reason, I'm more psyched about this game than I've been for a football game in years, and I didn't even go to school in Oregon. Is it because of that video? The fast-paced offense? The hype?
Blazersedge Nation -- Are YOU excited for the game? Got any plans for tonight?
For Portland people, if you don't want to go all of the way down to Eugene to see some Oregon Ducks, the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden is a good place to get some close-up views of beautiful birds.
(Thanks, Wikipedia, for the glamor shots.)
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This junk drawer needs more cat pictures
Wiggada Wiggada Zers!
by Corvid on Jan 10, 2011 10:50 AM PST reply actions 2 recs
Like a big cat?
"He lobbied for Steve Freaking Blake to start ahead of Miller last year." - John Hollinger
by Escrote on Jan 10, 2011 11:13 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Just the ones we already knew about
But there’s a pair of great horned owls up in Ridgefield we haven’t been able to see, even though we could hear them calling to one another yesterday. Even though we weren’t able to spot them, it was cool to hear them being so vocal during the day.
Wiggada Wiggada Zers!
I choose Hooded Merganser cos it sounded the dirtiest
And I’m excited for the game. I want to be front row to jump aboard the bandwagon of madness or to witness the collective heartbreak of this state.
She'll be right.
I love this sentiment. I will probably be just following along online, since I don’t have cable, and don’t feel like going out. I think I hope the Ducks win, but I’m not highly invested.
It depends...
When I think about my good friends that went to the UofO I want the Ducks to win so they are happy. When I think about that guy at the Blazer game last night in full UofO face paint I can’t help but root for the Tigers. I guess I am indifferent though. Definitely not looking forward to hearing the Heat-like obnoxiousness some fans will protrude should the Ducks win.
"He lobbied for Steve Freaking Blake to start ahead of Miller last year." - John Hollinger
Yeah, I'm definitely not invested much in this
But it’s exciting to see people excited. Besides for that obnoxious factor Escrote mentions^, I’d be happy for the NW to get some recognition.
Going out was a debate for me, as going to a sports bar to watch a game when one is not indulging in intoxicants currently is kinda annoying. But I think it’ll be worth it, and I’m a model of self-control and temperance.
She'll be right.
which one is he?
"He lobbied for Steve Freaking Blake to start ahead of Miller last year." - John Hollinger
by Escrote on Jan 10, 2011 11:46 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
This is the stupidest rational on why Auburn will win...and I have been hearing it for a month
7. The Tigers have come back from double-digit deficits four times. They have won four games by three points or fewer, six games by no more than eight points. The Ducks have won one game by fewer than 11 points. That could be interpreted as a sign of Oregon’s dominance. Give me a team that knows how to win a close game. Give me a team that knows how not to panic when it falls behind. (From ESPN)
So the basic idea is that the Ducks beat the crap out of everyone…..and that somehow means they won’t beat Auburn.
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
I agree
to come from behind and beat georgia means you have to fall behind them first.
i keep dancing on my own
To be fair,
The overall quality of play in the SEC is superior to the PAC10. Not bashing Oregon at all, they whooped everybody on the way to being undefeated and deserve to be in the finals, but Auburn faces tougher competition more than Oregon does, so that is an indication that Oregon may not be used to facing touch a tough team and if they lose the lead they could lose their cool, while Auburn is more used to facing that competition and are able to battle back if they get behind. It makes sense.
Nicolas Batum is the future of the Blazers
You stated much better the thoughts I have as to why I think the Ducks might struggle/lose this game.
She'll be right.
Auburn also has much bigger, more physical players on the lines.
For me, that’s a big deal.
"They say it has no memory. That’s where I want to live the rest of my life. A warm place with no memory."
The Ducks have played from behind a number of times (Including against Stanford, and admittedly tough team ) and never once panicked…which is what they are saying would happen. Of all the things that might happen…this is way down my list
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 1:01 PM PST up reply actions
One of the biggest myths/half-truths in sports is that good teams win close games. Its a log of hog-wash. All types of teams win close games (yes, good teams win a higher % of the close games they are in, but crappy teams win close games also). Its much more accurate to say “good teams beat the crap out of teams” than “good teams win close games.”
long live the jd.
Good teams do win close games.
The best teams do not play close games. They blow teams out.
The cake was a lie.
Oh alright....they blow teams out given they don't play in a weak conference like Boise State.
Pac-10 was one of two best conference in NCF this year…Best conference in mind of many people that does not live in the deep south.
The cake was a lie.
depends what sport you are talking.
The best NBA team ever lost 10 games.
"He lobbied for Steve Freaking Blake to start ahead of Miller last year." - John Hollinger
While posting +12.2 point differential.
Not many close games there, it would seem.
The cake was a lie.
at least 10 of them
"He lobbied for Steve Freaking Blake to start ahead of Miller last year." - John Hollinger
but what made them great was that point differential (ie beating the daylights out of teams), not winning a good % of their close games.
long live the jd.
I don't know...
I see your point but if a team goes on to win 73 games but only has a +8 point differential who is going to go down as the best NBA team ever?
"He lobbied for Steve Freaking Blake to start ahead of Miller last year." - John Hollinger
ding.ding.ding
And, again, none of this matters in an of itself. The Dream Team’s ridiculous record and point diff has just as much to do with the teams being played against as the actual ability level of the team.
This is why sports stats require measurement analyses if we want to make actually inferences about the abilities of teams that don’t play one another.
She'll be right.
Yeah I guess it is a never ending circular argument....
i.e. a perfect topic for the Junk Drawer…. I love you guys!
"He lobbied for Steve Freaking Blake to start ahead of Miller last year." - John Hollinger
It's also an idea that's been brewing in my head for a submission for the Sloan Sports Conference
Not nearly enough thought has gone into how to estimate individual or team basketball ability using the data and measurement model as opposed to just trying to transform the raw data.
She'll be right.
It just seems like something impossible to quantify...
it is like MJ saying he would average over 40 a night in today’s NBA.
"He lobbied for Steve Freaking Blake to start ahead of Miller last year." - John Hollinger
Anything can be estimated (to varying degrees of success)
There are certain things that’d be impossible to control for entirely (e.g., rule changes), but the key to a good measurement model in this situation would be one that’d allow one to take the data available as an indicator of the unquantifiable ability as opposed to being a measure in and of itself. I’d probably determine a relative ability level based on each year and see how different years end up in terms of overall team ability and top team ability.
She'll be right.
maybe I am missing something but I don't know how you could do that...
all you can really compare LeBron to is his peers. All you can compare MJ to is his peers. There are no peers in common so how can you really accurately compare the two? Some may say competition was better in the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, etc. but it doesn’t seem to me there is a way to quantify that because it is all relative. Maybe I am missing something though.
"He lobbied for Steve Freaking Blake to start ahead of Miller last year." - John Hollinger
it's certainly going to be difficult.
There are two ways to think about it:
1) By estimating everyone compared to everyone else, we can get a better representation of how certain individuals rank. So, that’s to say, it’s just about how MJ (or the Bulls) did in comparison with the other teams but how all of those teams did in comparison with each other. By looking at this, we might be able to come up with something closer to a scale that would make those comparisons more realistic.
2) While only comparing MJ to his peers and LBJ to his might leave for no peers in common, if we were to run ^this estimation routine on every year between then and now, we actually would build an ‘anchor’ of sorts that would connect those two (and any other player from any era) together. Now, players change, so there will still be error (sad example: Brandon might literally look like a different player between last year going back and this year moving forward), but it’s not quite as isolated as it seems.
The largest source of error will come from rule changes and discrepancies in how rules are officiated, I believe.
She'll be right.
Post a link on BE if you do it.
"He lobbied for Steve Freaking Blake to start ahead of Miller last year." - John Hollinger
I'll definitely share with you all if I make it there.
The key will be getting the data organized right.
She'll be right.
So after last nights game (what game?...you know what game), I decided to re-write the lyrics to the Grinch song
Here is what i got (before deciding not to doing a full treatment)
You are a douche-bag, Mister James
You really are a heel
You’re bout as cuddly as Kobe
and as lovable as Shaquille, Mr James
Just a bloated sense of entitlement with a license to steal!
You’re a big jerk, Mister James,
Your heart’s an empty hole,
The refs are in your pocket, you’ve got a calculator for a soul, Mister James
I think you’re a size thirty-nine-and-a-half A-hole!
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 12:03 PM PST reply actions 4 recs
yep...but I don't think that just cause you are good at basketball means you have to be a jerk
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 12:12 PM PST up reply actions
I used to think that the reports of LBJ being a jerk were overstated
I was wrong.
Wiggada Wiggada Zers!
Re-writing a revered childhood classic might be considered over-stated....you will have to be the judge...here is verse three
You’re a vile one, Mister James,
You have avarice in your smile,
You’re a triple-double doofus and suck for a country mile, Mister James,
Given a choice between the two of you I’d take a…steaming dog-poop pile!
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 1:24 PM PST up reply actions
And 92
You’ve probably had it for a while, but I just noticed you siggy. Have you read the latest Michael Connelly? I have it on hold at the libarry and I’m getting impatient — it’s not getting to me fast enough.
Wiggada Wiggada Zers!
Yeah...I bought it when it came out
It was good…but not as great as I hoped
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 1:26 PM PST up reply actions
Go Beavers!
I voted Hooded Merganser because it looked the closest to OSU orange/black colors. As a Beaver fan, I cannot cheer for the hated rival Ducks.
Dream Scenario: Ducks lose, Seahawks win SuperBowl.
by unblindloyalty on Jan 10, 2011 12:14 PM PST reply actions
wouldn’t you rather Stanford win the pac-10 than the Ducks next year?
Even if Stanford does get Peterson, he’s not going to stay forever and Luck only has one more year.
I think it would be pretty funny if Stanford hired Bellotti.
long live the jd.
why wouldn't Peterson stay forever? He's stayed at BSU for quite a while.
And, yeah, I’d like Peterson going there for next year. Luck is awesome and he deserves a good final year.
but I really don’t want them to be good long-term, and Peterson would help with that.
I was part of that!
I contributed to causing an earthquake. That’s pretty cool. Now beat the Bears!
by anupam on Jan 10, 2011 1:54 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Go Seahawks!
"They say it has no memory. That’s where I want to live the rest of my life. A warm place with no memory."
Quizz is going to the NFL...
it is nice to see a kid finally excited to enter the real world. I am proud of OSU for getting him ready quickly for his career.
"He lobbied for Steve Freaking Blake to start ahead of Miller last year." - John Hollinger
I am happy for him...
RB’s (and football players in general) can only take so many hits. He isn’t going to improve his draft stock any by sticking around. I think it is great he got prepared in such a short period of time to enter the NFL.
"He lobbied for Steve Freaking Blake to start ahead of Miller last year." - John Hollinger
Just my speculation but if James had been healthy all year
It would be the other Rodger leaving town and the other one staying.
"He lobbied for Steve Freaking Blake to start ahead of Miller last year." - John Hollinger
That's good for him.
I respect players staying like Locker and Luck did, but in a year that so many players are staying, I think the smart option is to go for the draft since he’ll likely get picked higher.
by anupam on Jan 10, 2011 1:56 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
On the other hand...
Doesn’t this really hurt OSU going into next year?
by anupam on Jan 10, 2011 1:59 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
On the surface it does...
but I think there could be a Patrick Ewing effect. Quizz was so good that I think the coaches got lazy in play calling. I think this is going to put a premium on spreading the ball around and keeping it creative.
"He lobbied for Steve Freaking Blake to start ahead of Miller last year." - John Hollinger
It all depends on how much Katz and (especially) the O line develop
James Rodgers, Bishop, Wheaton, and Hallahuni (sp?) are a very good crop of receivers. But that line was a sieve last year, particularly in pass protection. If they don’t improve, it’s a 6 win team. If they do, 8-9 wins and a top 3 Pac 10 finish are very attainable with that offense.
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
by blazeraddict on Jan 10, 2011 2:15 PM PST up reply actions
that is a fair assessment...
I wonder if there is more or less motivation for the O-line now that Quizz is gone. Also who steps it up as the RB next year? I think Terron Ward could be the real deal… a bit of a late bloomer like his brother.
"He lobbied for Steve Freaking Blake to start ahead of Miller last year." - John Hollinger
I'm a Duck fan, so my knowledge of OSU is limited to what I saw on TV/press
coverage. Is Terron Ward related to former walk on Duck safety/Cleveland Brown TJ Ward? If so, between Wheaton and Ward, that’s another house divided :)
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
by blazeraddict on Jan 10, 2011 2:24 PM PST up reply actions
yeah...
not sure why the Ducks didn’t want him (or maybe they did). listed between 180-200 lbs and is 5’7" and runs a 4.4 second 40 supposedly. Sounds like a faster Quizz not sure if he is as tough though.
"He lobbied for Steve Freaking Blake to start ahead of Miller last year." - John Hollinger
i wish the seahawks needed a running back
fire barrett
by thomasikehara on Jan 10, 2011 3:26 PM PST up reply actions
seeing as Lynch was awful all season and managed to have one great run when it mattered
i’m not sure that they don’t.
well, they already have Forsett
if he and Lynch were both good, then you probably wouldn’t target Quizz. I’ve always said that Quizz or James would be good in New England, and then Woodhead has to go and take Quizz’s exact role. Frustrating.
i say that had more to do with the O line
fire barrett
by thomasikehara on Jan 10, 2011 4:46 PM PST up reply actions
That's a lot of money
finebaum Finebaum Network
Danny Sheridan tells Finebaum at least $3b will be bet illegally on game tonight by forty million people. Storms added 10%.
Defender of the Universe
Another reason to spend more time in the bathroom!
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Defender of the Universe
I wonder where I can buy one.
"For we let our young men and women go out unarmed, in a day when armor was never so necessary. By teaching them all to read, we have left them at the mercy of the printed word. By the invention of the film and the radio, we have made certain that no aversion to reading shall secure them from the incessant battery of words, words, words. They do not know what the words mean; they do not know how to ward them off or blunt their edge or fling them back; they are a prey to words in their emotions instead of being the masters of them in their intellects." - Dorothy L. Sayers, The Lost Tools of Learning, 1947
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How did I miss this earlier?
Billups isn’t planning to attend Denver’s practice today, sources say. “Headache,” one source says.
Wiggada Wiggada Zers!
i still remember that epic diogo for ruffin blockbuster
fire barrett
by thomasikehara on Jan 10, 2011 3:36 PM PST up reply actions
i thought iwas going to be hinrich and deng
or gerald wallace and felton
fire barrett
by thomasikehara on Jan 10, 2011 3:38 PM PST up reply actions
I'll be most intrigued in the trades that occur from after the season through June 30th.
"They say it has no memory. That’s where I want to live the rest of my life. A warm place with no memory."
That's not bad. Intel should be worried enough about the rise of form factors preferring the ARM processor.
Last time the were threatened by cheap CPUs for lower performance devices they started Centrino. This time they don’t seem to have a great answer yet.
There was an article this morning with an Intel exec, explaining why they aren't as concerned about ARM as expected
I’ll see if I can dig it up in a few. It was at least interesting to hear the discussion.
"I am paranoid....but the question is...am I paranoid enough" -Me
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 4:39 PM PST up reply actions
Or better yet
“I am schizophrenic…and so am I”
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 4:40 PM PST up reply actions
I am going to watch the game.
I hope I don’t curse the Ducks. I always curse the Ducks when I watch.
—Dave
"Anything for you, Dave." --Roybot
Never been so excited for an American Football game before...
But man, this is huge for Oregon as a state, not just the school.
GO DUCKS!!!!
GO OREGON!!!
Don't open your eyes and you can swim
http://brioe162.blogspot.com/
to be fair
that was a stupid question
fire barrett
by thomasikehara on Jan 10, 2011 5:40 PM PST up reply actions
if I were an Oregon fan
my biggest concern would be Darren Thomas. QBs need to be strong leadership alpha dogs in bad situations, and he hasn’t shown that yet. Maybe he has it.
wow
i know nothing about auburn,
what is the war eagle
fire barrett
by thomasikehara on Jan 10, 2011 5:46 PM PST up reply actions
that was horrible.
nice catch by washington though.
He's thin as a reed
very durable for his size though. Unfortunately, his late season struggles seem to have traveled to Glendale
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
by blazeraddict on Jan 10, 2011 5:55 PM PST up reply actions
Agreed
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
by blazeraddict on Jan 10, 2011 5:57 PM PST up reply actions
The cheese on the nachos!!!!!!
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
37 day layoff seems to have hurt both offenses
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
James looks way better than he did at the end of the year
The time off may have allowed him to heal up (counterpoint to my last comment about the QBs)
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
Suh like force in the middle
Not a fan of some of the chippy stuff, but he’s a great player
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
by blazeraddict on Jan 10, 2011 6:04 PM PST up reply actions
If he hits some more passes the middle should open up more
Which will probably allow Newton to run more
Oregon's zone blitzing, and bringing five or more on a lot of plays.
Seems like Auburn needs some inventive screens.
They are undersized, but they can move (especially the tackles)
Wisconsin/Stanford would give the line more problems than Auburn will schematically
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
by blazeraddict on Jan 10, 2011 6:07 PM PST up reply actions
Outstanding discipline on the kick coverage for Auburn.
Gotta limit the Duck returns if you want to win.
Man, Chip can dial up a game plan
Love this pace right now
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
that's what i thought.
probably not worth the risk at this level though. Oregon is outplaying Auburn and still just up 3.
Cliff brought his game this evening
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
the Football Outsiders chat is a fun read to accompany the game.
Oregon needs to get Maehl involved, I don't even think he has a target yet
Hopefully Thomas can get into more of a groove
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
you, sir, are a football genius. He did have a short catch on the 1st play from scrimmage though.
long live the jd.
You know what they say, even a broken watch is right twice a day
Now if you’ll excuse me I’m heading to La Center :)
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
by blazeraddict on Jan 10, 2011 6:32 PM PST up reply actions
Nevermind!
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
by blazeraddict on Jan 10, 2011 6:31 PM PST up reply actions
Chris Petersen decided to stay at Boise.
I get that it’s his program, but him staying there is really confusing to me.
I wonder if all these commercials have a detrimental effect on
Oregon’s game.
#52--------I believe in Greg Oden
But they didn't catch it
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 6:38 PM PST up reply actions
I will check it out on the next dead ball
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 6:41 PM PST up reply actions
I am stil waiting
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 6:47 PM PST up reply actions
He was in....barely
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 6:53 PM PST up reply actions
Gary Coleman died
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 6:40 PM PST up reply actions
Ohhh....Cam Newton is large...like Ben Roethlesberger
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 6:43 PM PST up reply actions
The NCAA is corrupt
as well as Cecil Newton
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 6:47 PM PST up reply actions
everyone knows that
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 6:48 PM PST up reply actions
i thought that was what we were doing
saying things everyone already knows but people keep saying
fire barrett
by thomasikehara on Jan 10, 2011 6:49 PM PST up reply actions
You took it too far
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 6:49 PM PST up reply actions
Yellow lines on a football field should be outlawed
nowadays
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
i think everyone has new cleats
fire barrett
by thomasikehara on Jan 10, 2011 6:45 PM PST up reply actions
Lame
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 6:46 PM PST up reply actions
Looked like offsides.
I thought Oregon was offsides on an earlier play as well. They’re really trying to time the snap.
How could he miss that throw?
The guy couldn’t have been more open.
In the NFL they get more open
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 6:50 PM PST up reply actions
Boy
the Oregon defense got soooo lucky there. They fell for it hook, line, and sinker. Newton couldn’t throw it seven yards.
AAArrrg
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 6:54 PM PST up reply actions
I don't know that I've ever seen an 11-9 score.
Another important point here is that the Auburn defense is resting.
Baseball sucks!
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 6:56 PM PST up reply actions
Auburn gets the ball after halftime. Oregon is in trouble now. What a huge penalty right before the safety. Wow.
long live the jd.
From Condotta:
“UW releases statement acknowledging police investigation of a men’s basketball player.”
i dont pay attention to anything
what happened
fire barrett
by thomasikehara on Jan 10, 2011 6:59 PM PST up reply actions
Sheesh, that's bad news.
"They say it has no memory. That’s where I want to live the rest of my life. A warm place with no memory."
Is Auburn's offense playing faster than Oregon?
It seems like it on the last few drives.
Auburn 47 plays 280 yards 6.0 yards per play; Oregon 35 plays 232 yards 6.6 per play
long live the jd.
I really hope there is little to no truth to this article.
And if there is, I hope they are kicked off the team quickly, regardless of what that does to our ranking. I can’t really see Romar putting up with it.
The article says she went to the apartment with a friend to meet the athelete.
Where was the friend during all this?
#52--------I believe in Greg Oden
anupam and annthefan is the same conversation is confusing
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 7:28 PM PST up reply actions
Stupid decision by the girl to go over there, but even if it wan "consensual" (and I use the "" because
a 16 year old is below the age of consent) what in the heck is wrong with the college age adult here? If it’s rape, I hope he gets a trip to jail for a long time
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
by blazeraddict on Jan 10, 2011 7:28 PM PST up reply actions
Wow, I didn't know that
Still, when the best case is scumbag, and the worst case is felon, you’re talking about a low rent individual
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
by blazeraddict on Jan 10, 2011 7:40 PM PST up reply actions
That's assuming the allegations are true.
I’m hoping they’re not.
Which is fine by me, for it's that way in many civilized societies (e.g., Canada, England, et cetera).
Undoubtedly, the most important factor with this case here is whether or not the female involved was physically forced by the male into performing a sexual act.
"They say it has no memory. That’s where I want to live the rest of my life. A warm place with no memory."
For me, the big thing here is the matter of consent or lack thereof.
If the female involved in this whole ordeal was physically raped, then this person must be booted off the team, kicked out of school, and sent to prison.
"They say it has no memory. That’s where I want to live the rest of my life. A warm place with no memory."
I agree, that's the major issue
However (and I see know I’m guilty of assuming, as there’s a big difference in my mind from 16-18 and 16-22) I think any college senior who is looking to score 16 year olds is a scumbag
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
by blazeraddict on Jan 10, 2011 8:46 PM PST up reply actions
To me, the worst part of the apparent coercion aspect isn't the age gap; rather, it's that a ...
guy who’s a well-known, famous individual has to troll for sex online in this sleazy manner. That, without a doubt, is pitiful.
"They say it has no memory. That’s where I want to live the rest of my life. A warm place with no memory."
Yeah, I'm definitely a product of my upbringing with the age issue (assuming consent)
and there’s a huge difference, imo, between 16-22 maturity gap and 24-30, etc. But yeah, whoever this is is a dirtbag
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
by blazeraddict on Jan 10, 2011 8:59 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, no matter how this plays out, this guy's reputation is ruined and deservedly so.
"They say it has no memory. That’s where I want to live the rest of my life. A warm place with no memory."
If Auburn wins, the safety and the penalty immediately before it are strong candidates to be “THE BIGGEST TURNING POINT OF THE GAME!!!!!111”
Oregon had a 4 point lead and ALL the momentum after Cam’s epic fail of a throw.
long live the jd.
Gary Coleman died
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 7:21 PM PST up reply actions
Haha
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 7:25 PM PST up reply actions
Sorry
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 7:25 PM PST up reply actions
If you want the SEC perspective
and you can’t get enough of that
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 7:26 PM PST up reply actions
have you, perchance, taken a gander at the Alabama SBN blog?
They are rooting quite passionately for Oregon.
Apparently Auburn is the team that the rest of the SEC hates.
Houston isn't a bad team, but I wonder if they can get their act together for a playoff bearth this season.
"They say it has no memory. That’s where I want to live the rest of my life. A warm place with no memory."
54 degrees by Friday. I’m so ready for that day we always get in February where it’s sunny and 60+ degrees.
Supposed to snow tomorrow night
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 7:29 PM PST up reply actions
Aaron Schatz
I just want to see Meyer turn to Saban and say “by the way, Nick, on behalf of the state of Florida, esp. Miami, you are a douche.”
They've been home for a week....but Tostitos wouldn't let them blow the surprise
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
Took the guys to a strip club instead
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 7:31 PM PST up reply actions
I'm watching this BCS game and all I can think of is how I would react if the Blazers were in the Finals again.
My anxiety would rise tenfold compared to this football game.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
After the first half Chip has the measure of Auburn now. Auburn is toast.
#52--------I believe in Greg Oden
90-reccing-2
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 7:35 PM PST up reply actions
Nothing says football like Switchfoot
I’m sure all the players are bumping that pregame :)
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
jimrome Jim Rome
by WojYahooNBA
I’m going to go with the fake punt being the Rome play, not the busted third down.
I expected it to be tight, but about 30 more points for each side
As it stands, that safety/short field TD is the turning point of the game
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
by blazeraddict on Jan 10, 2011 8:34 PM PST up reply actions
Is it the field or the cleats?
Nike and Under Armor broke out the new toys I’m sure
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
by blazeraddict on Jan 10, 2011 8:39 PM PST up reply actions
I read something about the field having very loose turf.
The new shoes probably don’t help all that much.
Post-game interviews will be interesting.
I think both teams played pretty well, Auburn just better in the second half.
Casey Matthews with a huge play!
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
He's had a heck of a game
Both of these defenses have been good, Auburn’s line spectacular
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
by blazeraddict on Jan 10, 2011 8:52 PM PST up reply actions
Assist from the umpire!
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
by blazeraddict on Jan 10, 2011 8:54 PM PST up reply actions
Wow, this game turned fast.
Still a lot of time.
No matter what happens, I can't second guess the decision to go on 4th and goal in the 3rd
Auburn’s defense was so good tonight, you had to take that shot
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
If I'm Auburn, I go with a double move at some point on this drive
They had Pleaseant beat for a TD if the ball was on target, and Boyett and (especially) Harris are ballhawks – that can cut both ways
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
I think the call on the field satnds
Zach it
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
by blazeraddict on Jan 10, 2011 9:03 PM PST up reply actions
They are now in FG territory I believe.
Should have held on to him until the whistle blew
That sucks! They would have called penalty if they tboned him after that
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 9:04 PM PST up reply actions
Cruel irony - I celebrated this same play in the Fiesta Bowl a few years back
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
Crazy run play there by Auburn.
Can’t recall I’ve ever seen a play like that where the runner thinks he’s down, but wasn’t, and is aware enough to keep the play going by running off for several more yards.
"They say it has no memory. That’s where I want to live the rest of my life. A warm place with no memory."
Exact same thing happened in the Oregon-Colorado Fiesta Bowl in the early 2000s
Needless to say, my vocal inflections were different, same amount of cursing
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
by blazeraddict on Jan 10, 2011 9:07 PM PST up reply actions
I might just kick
Don’t risk the fumble
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
by blazeraddict on Jan 10, 2011 9:09 PM PST up reply actions
Bad snap, laces in, nerves
all I need is one of these!
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
Got killed by fluke play
I still say the defender would have prolly got penalized if they would have nailed him
Harry Bosch: "Everybody counts....or nobody counts."
by 92wastheyear on Jan 10, 2011 9:14 PM PST up reply actions
why would he have been penalized
there had been no whistle
fire barrett
by thomasikehara on Jan 10, 2011 9:52 PM PST up reply actions
That hurt, but Auburn had 90 seconds left and only needed about 20 more yards even if he was down there. The plays that really killed Oregon were, you guessed it, the safety and the illegal shift on the prior play. That and getting stoned after having 1st and goal in the 5.
long live the jd.
Wow...what a way to lose.
Feel terrible. Auburn’s been so lucky this year.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Not the outcome I wanted, but a great game
Streetfight with those defenses
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
auburns d played that well with no rears
thats impressive
well of course he does
otherwise Cecil wouldnt have recieved so many large donations to his church
by Peteyhasnohead on Jan 10, 2011 9:20 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, definitely fun to watch.
"They say it has no memory. That’s where I want to live the rest of my life. A warm place with no memory."
I'm biased because Oregon was in it
but that one is right with USC-Texas as the best college football title game I’ve ever seen
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
by blazeraddict on Jan 10, 2011 9:18 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, that one was pretty awesome
Kevin Durant won me over when he went Rocky IV on Russia this summer.
by blazeraddict on Jan 10, 2011 9:37 PM PST up reply actions
miami osu was better because it was probably the best 44 man collection of talent in a college football game in the last 20 years.
i keep dancing on my own
nope
"We are building a fighting force of extraordinary magnitude. We forge our tradition in the spirit of our ancestors. You have our gratitude." - Rich Cho
by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Jan 11, 2011 7:57 AM PST up reply actions
Not really
lol
"We are building a fighting force of extraordinary magnitude. We forge our tradition in the spirit of our ancestors. You have our gratitude." - Rich Cho
by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Jan 11, 2011 7:55 AM PST up reply actions
meh
ducks choked
"We are building a fighting force of extraordinary magnitude. We forge our tradition in the spirit of our ancestors. You have our gratitude." - Rich Cho
by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Jan 11, 2011 7:55 AM PST up reply actions
he should
single-handedly took away ducks running game, they absolutely couldnt run it inside all-game
by Peteyhasnohead on Jan 10, 2011 9:21 PM PST up reply actions
Oregon was good enough to win today, except for two short yardage situations, the safety and the stand by Auburn. Very even game though, so you can’t really say one team was clearly more deserving.
long live the jd.
Aside from a couple of snafus on coverage.
The Ducks D really stepped up and kept the offense in the game. Cam has no future in the NFL as a QB. For all the speed the Ducks talk about, they really need it in the wide receiver corp.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Ducks D was impressive. Their O has been overrated and their D underrated all year, but it was still surprising that the offense was held under 20 points.
long live the jd.
I think the offense did fine.
They had to settle for a short field goal early and turned it over on downs at the 1 yard line. The running game never got going because Fairley took away the inside zone read. Thomas settled down and played well enough to win. Combine that with poor field position throughout the entire game, the Ducks just couldn’t sustain long drives.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
hmm
yeah, plus Thomas had the red zone pick. That’s a good point. They moved the ball well enough to score in the 30s.
Cam missed quite a few opportunities with poor throws, both at the goal line and when big plays were there to be made.
long live the jd.
Yeah, Cam Newton will bust like Vince Young.
"They say it has no memory. That’s where I want to live the rest of my life. A warm place with no memory."
the guys at FO were celebrating, since they picked Auburn.
I thought the stat models liked Oregon, but apparently the schedule was a big enough factor to pick Auburn.
Close game like this, the stats really didn't pick the "correct" winner.
Both teams had a their chances.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Both teams played hard.
Winnable by both sides. Oregon couldn’t run up the middle and made too many mistakes.
The cake was a lie.
sucks being a fan of the NW sports teams
nothing good ever comes out of it except false hope
/cambyfive
This year, there'll be no midnight.
"They say it has no memory. That’s where I want to live the rest of my life. A warm place with no memory."
Purple and gold pansies
"We are building a fighting force of extraordinary magnitude. We forge our tradition in the spirit of our ancestors. You have our gratitude." - Rich Cho
by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Jan 11, 2011 7:56 AM PST up reply actions
and I have the dominance that is Cornell wrestling (ranked #1) and women’s hockey (ranked #2)!!!
long live the jd.
#1 wrestling ranking...
Brains andddd Brawn, that’s hardly fair
by Peteyhasnohead on Jan 10, 2011 10:02 PM PST up reply actions
U of Oregon Tall Firs 1939 NCAA Basketball Championship team
begs to differ
by Peteyhasnohead on Jan 10, 2011 9:34 PM PST up reply actions
You can't go wrong with a center named Slim Wintermute.
"They say it has no memory. That’s where I want to live the rest of my life. A warm place with no memory."
Oregon's inability to run the ball in the middle was the difference
completely took them out of what they like to do
You know what this pain is?
This is Jerryd Bayless getting traded again. Just much much slower.
by ireallylikejerrydbayless on Jan 10, 2011 9:37 PM PST reply actions
Good game
Gotta give Chip credit for his game plan… he’s been agressive all year, but I thought he would go conservative in the big game. He went for it at all the right times.
As for Cam, not impressed. I heard he was tough, but I didn’t see any toughness in the second half. He looked very soft for someone as big as he is
Chip calls some real head scratchers sometimes.
Going for 2 after that first touchdown was very strange in general, but pitching it to your kicker on the option and risking him taking a big hit just seems dumb. That play develops one step slower and he gets crushed at the goal line. I dont risk my kicker early in a game that could easily come down to a last minute kick(and it did). It worked though, chip got his 2 points…
\\oo///
He actually reminded me of the way Shaun Alexander used to run
Huge body and ran smooth.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
I dunno
Newton was amazing all year, and he had several runs tonight where he got a first down by lowering his shoulder. A bigger issue was the struggle he had with footing.
by Cablinasian on Jan 10, 2011 10:33 PM PST up reply actions
Anyone have a recommendation of a free game on Android that they really like?
Besides Angry Birds of course.
Things are pretty philosophical over on Addicted to Quack right now
I got a kick out of the rule for the 4th quarter thread: “IF YOU DO NOT USE CAPS, YOU WILL BE BANNED.”
Wiggada Wiggada Zers!
What's the equivalent of the Dyer play in basketball?
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
I still like my suggestion of the NC State airball turned dunk that beat Phi Slamma Jamma.
Gordon Hayward had a game winner against Xavier last year that sorta reminds me of the Dyer play.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VeanV6lA-M&feature=related
long live the jd.
not sour grapes at all.
I think Stanford and Oregon would have ended up swapping bowls if Stanford had hosted Oregon this year. That’s the nature of college football.
Depending on the hire, Stanford could be the favorite for next year’s title.
by Cablinasian on Jan 10, 2011 11:18 PM PST up reply actions
The margin between these BCS bowl teams are not that large.
Alabama, Auburn, TCU, Oregon, Stanford, Ohio State, Wisconsin….so on and so on.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
yup.
Auburn, Oregon, Stanford, Wisconsin, Connecticut…
by Cablinasian on Jan 10, 2011 11:21 PM PST up reply actions
How did Connecticut sneak in there....
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
No Connecticut...
This year would have been an epic 8 team playoff. With 7 or 8 teams capable of winning it all. It never really felt like there was just 1 team that stood above this year.
"He lobbied for Steve Freaking Blake to start ahead of Miller last year." - John Hollinger
Timmy Chan is as a bad as Wilner
not surprising you would agree with him
"We are building a fighting force of extraordinary magnitude. We forge our tradition in the spirit of our ancestors. You have our gratitude." - Rich Cho
by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Jan 11, 2011 7:57 AM PST up reply actions
Stanford peaked late
If they played like how they played at the end of the season, then they would have been in the national championship game.
Defender of the Universe
was Dyer down because of his wrist?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqkAEWVNj6I&feature=youtu.be
long live the jd.
Auburn will take that 50-50 call, and Oregon will take the 40 yard play on 4th and 5 that occurred because the umpire screened the defender off the receiver.
I tend to think that the Sugar Bowl refs were wrong more than the other way around.
by Cablinasian on Jan 10, 2011 11:20 PM PST up reply actions
I'm shocked he knocked down the Auburn player instead of the other way around
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
It wasn't as clear as the makers of the video believe it was, in my opinion.
In the Sugar Bowl, it was the back of the hand/wrist. I don’t think that the replay here showed any irrefutable evidence. It was a close call, and I think the right call was made.
yeah
try putting your hand on the table while extending the heel of your palm. Can you even tell whether that’s your “hand” or your “wrist?”
i keep dancing on my own
I think the back of the wrist counts as part of the ball
when you are carrying the ball in such a manner. I did not consult the rule book for that I just thought I heard it somewhere.
"He lobbied for Steve Freaking Blake to start ahead of Miller last year." - John Hollinger
Both teams played hard
heeeyyyyyyy so dnrkhgu gotta go pl hdei and skeieek
by fajunga on Jan 10, 2011 11:48 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Queensland Australia has been devastated by flood
Sorry if we are not allowed to do this type of thing around here, but desperate times call for desperate messures
http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html
if you have a few spare dollars it could really help.
cheers
cheers to you too mate!
I believe this is allowed in here.
"He lobbied for Steve Freaking Blake to start ahead of Miller last year." - John Hollinger
My thoughts are with the people there
These pictures are over a week old — I can’t imagine what it’s been like with MORE rain.
Wiggada Wiggada Zers!
and I have to say, that kayak full of kangaroos is one of the most interesting photos I’ve ever seen.
it really is a boatload!
"He lobbied for Steve Freaking Blake to start ahead of Miller last year." - John Hollinger
My kind of thief
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/10/AR2011011005810.html?hpid=moreheadlines
For 10 months, the children of the New Creation Church in Montgomery County collected pennies and brought them to Sunday services. They dropped them into a 5-gallon bottle, the kind that fits upside down into water coolers.
After 30,000 pennies, brought in by adults as well, the bottle was full. So the pastor started storing pennies in a bag. Her plan: collect 100,000 coins in the “Penny Project” and donate $1,000 to an organization that helps poor children.
Sometime Saturday night or Sunday morning, the Wheaton area church was broken into, and about 40,000 pennies were stolen, Montgomery police said.
What’s more, the intruder appears to have gone into the church freezer, pulled out hamburger meat and cooked a meal. And the thief went on to a church computer and looked at pornography – leaving the vulgar images on the screen that shocked a deacon just before Sunday services.
Defender of the Universe
Turtle smuggling
http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-turtle-smuggling,0,6711413.story
Defender of the Universe
new JD up
The Rodgers brothers: College football's very own Italian plumbers
by LeGarrette Blount's Right Fist on Jan 11, 2011 10:08 AM PST reply actions
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