“It’s weird, and it hurts,” said senior safety Robert Johnson, who returned an Oregon fumble for a touchdown and intercepted a pass in the end zone.
Added linebacker Stevenson Sylvester: “It feels unnatural. I hate this feeling.” ["I feel bloated, irritable, and not fresh."]
Added linebacker Stevenson Sylvester: “It feels unnatural. I hate this feeling.” ["I feel bloated, irritable, and not fresh."]
[I don't know about you, but I for one am relieved the Ducks inflicted stressful stomach pain and lip biting disappointment on someone else's fans and players this time instead of their own. I just did not need it now -- not after the week I had.
You see, I've been looking for a job. No big career blazer. Just some part time work to fill in hours through the week. And time after time, ad after ad, they always ask for the same qualifications that stop me cold.
"Positive attitude, Enthusiasm, Self-starter, Able to work unsupervised. . . ." I think it's a Conservative conspiracy to fill the workplace with people who like to work.
Oh I assure you if a job pays the bills, I have no trouble painting on a smile, sleeping at my desk with my eyes open, and the phone attached to my ear with doublestick tape. ("Can't talk to you right now. I'm on the phone.") I've done it for years.
It's just tough when I have to break in a new boss and put in a super effort for 90 days until my probation period is up and I can get health benefits. Then I can start bringing them down to my more, shall we say, comfortable level of achievement. It's a hassle.
I'll tell you who else is struggling right now. Jeremiah Masoli. Don't get me wrong. He's a true hard worker. He threw for . . . . I don't know how many yards in junior college. I could look it up but I'm tired. Thousands. Tens . . . . HUNDREDS of thousands of yards in JC. And he was awesome at the end of last season. The man knows how to throw the ball. But you wouldn't have known it Saturday night. We saw Coach Chip Kelly with his arm raised, demonstrating wrist action to Masoli like he was teaching a kid in a Punt, Pass and Kick Camp. Here's an excerpt of the R-G's story on it:
After completing just 4-of-16 passes and losing two fumbles, junior quarterback Jeremiah Masoli wasn’t quite sure where to begin.
“I can’t pinpoint it,” Masoli said. “I’ll look at the film and let you guys know.”
Masoli attempted just three passes in the second half; two fell incomplete and the other was intercepted in the end zone.
Oregon’s 95 passing yards were the fewest since Masoli threw for 84 yards in a loss at California last season. Like Saturday’s win over the Utes, that game was also played in a heavy rain, though the Ducks weren’t using that as an excuse.
“I don’t know if we were just trying to make too much happen … I don’t know,” UO offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich said. “We had a couple of things that were Day 1-type of mistakes. … It certainly could’ve been a much more comfortable win.”
Through three games, Masoli has yet to throw a TD pass.
“It’s a combination of things,” Masoli said. “Myself and the receivers definitely need to work a little extra to get on the same page.”
Helfrich said there were obvious fixes that the Ducks need to make this week, but added that “It’s not like we need to reinvent the wheel.”
He was especially perturbed by the turnover in the end zone.
“Red zone turnovers, I can’t tell you how many times we’ve worked on that,” Helfrich said. “That gets you beat, and that can’t happen. Those kinds of things are fundamental to our success and failure.
“But (overall) it’s really not a big, abstract thing. Some of the (mistakes) are very apparent.”
“I can’t pinpoint it,” Masoli said. “I’ll look at the film and let you guys know.”
Masoli attempted just three passes in the second half; two fell incomplete and the other was intercepted in the end zone.
Oregon’s 95 passing yards were the fewest since Masoli threw for 84 yards in a loss at California last season. Like Saturday’s win over the Utes, that game was also played in a heavy rain, though the Ducks weren’t using that as an excuse.
“I don’t know if we were just trying to make too much happen … I don’t know,” UO offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich said. “We had a couple of things that were Day 1-type of mistakes. … It certainly could’ve been a much more comfortable win.”
Through three games, Masoli has yet to throw a TD pass.
“It’s a combination of things,” Masoli said. “Myself and the receivers definitely need to work a little extra to get on the same page.”
Helfrich said there were obvious fixes that the Ducks need to make this week, but added that “It’s not like we need to reinvent the wheel.”
He was especially perturbed by the turnover in the end zone.
“Red zone turnovers, I can’t tell you how many times we’ve worked on that,” Helfrich said. “That gets you beat, and that can’t happen. Those kinds of things are fundamental to our success and failure.
“But (overall) it’s really not a big, abstract thing. Some of the (mistakes) are very apparent.”
[OK. So the offensive coordinator says it's fixable. I'm glad he believes it. Now he just needs to convince Masoli. Here's an article from Monday's Oregonian where Kelly is saying, "Masoli is our quarterback, but . . . . "
UO football: Kelly sticks by Masoli 
By John Hunt, The Oregonian
September 20, 2009, 5:15PMThomas Boyd / The OregonianJeremiah Masoli finished 4 of 16 for 95 yards and an interception. Oregon coach Chip Kelly said Sunday the status of quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has not changed.Masoli struggled in Saturday's 31-24 win over Utah, going the entire second half without a completion. He finished 4 of 16 for 95 yards and an interception. He completed one pass to Jeff Maehl for 58 yards, another to Jamere Holland for 27 and gained a total of 10 yards on his other 14 throws.He was an effective runner, though. Masoli, who entered the game as Oregon's leading rusher (98 yards in two games) had a 22-yard touchdown run, set up by his own 12-yard run."It's inconsistent,'' Kelly said of his quarterback play. "It's back to work (Monday) morning and get back at it.''Asked if there would be quarterback competition in practice this week, Kelly replied, "We have a quarterback competition every week.''Asked if Nate Costa has a shot at working up to the No. 1 team this week, he said, "Nate has a shot to work up to No. 1 every week.''Costa was the starting quarterback in fall camp last season before suffering his third major knee injury."The reason I stayed with Jeremiah in that game is because he's our quarterback, and he gives us the best chance to win,'' Kelly said.
By John Hunt, The Oregonian
September 20, 2009, 5:15PMThomas Boyd / The OregonianJeremiah Masoli finished 4 of 16 for 95 yards and an interception. Oregon coach Chip Kelly said Sunday the status of quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has not changed.Masoli struggled in Saturday's 31-24 win over Utah, going the entire second half without a completion. He finished 4 of 16 for 95 yards and an interception. He completed one pass to Jeff Maehl for 58 yards, another to Jamere Holland for 27 and gained a total of 10 yards on his other 14 throws.He was an effective runner, though. Masoli, who entered the game as Oregon's leading rusher (98 yards in two games) had a 22-yard touchdown run, set up by his own 12-yard run."It's inconsistent,'' Kelly said of his quarterback play. "It's back to work (Monday) morning and get back at it.''Asked if there would be quarterback competition in practice this week, Kelly replied, "We have a quarterback competition every week.''Asked if Nate Costa has a shot at working up to the No. 1 team this week, he said, "Nate has a shot to work up to No. 1 every week.''Costa was the starting quarterback in fall camp last season before suffering his third major knee injury."The reason I stayed with Jeremiah in that game is because he's our quarterback, and he gives us the best chance to win,'' Kelly said.
[I listened to sports radio after the game. People were calling and demanding Masoli be replaced with Nate Costa. The co-host of the show and former Duck, Anthony Newman reminded listeners that Dennis Dixon, in his junior year, had some terrible moments. He lost, or nearly lost some games. They stuck with him, and the following season he was a legitimate Heisman candidate until his knee blew up. Kelly should stick with Masoli, but he needs therapy, hypnosis, wear womens' underwear and breathe through his eyelids . . . . . whatever it takes to get his mojo back.] --kb
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