Comments on: UO’s LaMichael James Booked For “Strangulation”

By: disappointed duck

disappointed duck — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:43:33 +0000

*sigh* kinda wish we could go back to the way they played in the mid-80’s. yeah, they sucked, but the games were fun to go to; the whole family could go for less than the price of one ticket today. granted the players were not blue-chip athletes, but they played with heart & were good citizens off the field. Aside of the infrequent Chris Miller-esque athlete, individual ducks were unknown outside of the valley.

sadly, it appears my ducks have now reached the national prominence of other such “great” teams as the ‘99/00 Washington Thugskies, ’80s/’90s Miami Thugicanes, or any Neuheisel or Dennis Erickson team, for that matter.

By: Frederick

Frederick — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:41:18 +0000

Joey: rocker, retrograde or whatever, you are remedial just like the football icons at Oregon and the reputation of the school, which by every academic measure is at the back of the Pac.

So why did you mention the Huskies anyway? Because you think it has a worse reputation? Are you kidding? UW has a better football reputation as a classier and cleaner program. Perhaps because it has better tradition and a long history of success, and is undoubtedly a better school in a better city.

But really, ask around about what people think about the Ducks. Did you see the SI feature last year of PAC 10 fans votes? Oregon got the prize for being the most obnoxious fan base. And thanks in some part to the events of the last year, that goes for its reputation here on the east coast as well.

All the headlines are criminal arrests, chokings, thefts and punches. These headlines and the national tv bed-crappings to a Boise State team to open the year and an OSU team to end it are all good, eh Joey? Where it is thought of, Oregon is looked at as an over-hyped team of thugs and stoners and an appendage of Nike — at a school full of hippies and.. well, who cares. Not too many.

Rock on man

By: lunchbox

lunchbox — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:15:41 +0000

the ducks are sad, there players get so many opportunities and just blow it every time, they don’t deserve a second chance. pleading pac 10 to reinstate a player. they should of known the code of conduct . only you are responsible for your own actions and no one else. kids should learn to appreciate what has been given to them and not take it for granted.

By: Homer

Homer — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:42:56 +0000

So, your ex shows up at your apartment in the wee hours of the morning and starts causing problems. You forcibly remove her and end up in jail?

Just have to wait and see what I happens I guess.

By: Lady GAGA

Lady GAGA — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:35:21 +0000

This kid wants to be Lawrence Phillips when he grows up.

Wonder if Lawrence needs a cellmate??

By: mike

mike — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:20:01 +0000

apparently your program is failing go beavs!

By: Chip Kelly

Chip Kelly — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:42:08 +0000

“We are concerned anytime a student-athlete is mentioned in a police report. We do not condone any behavior that doesn’t meet University standards or our football program’s standards, and we go to great lengths to actively educate our student-athletes regarding appropriate conduct.

“We have the utmost confidence in the local law enforcement authorities to determine the facts in all instances involving our student-athletes, and will reserve further judgment or comment until further information is available.”

By: joey ramone

joey ramone — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:32:43 +0000

Hey Frederick,

Joey Ramone is a rock icon. Idiot. So you swing and miss on that.

The UW is just well known for law breaking all across the nation. Sorry if I hit a nerve but your fanbase encouraged it, so get over yourself.

Signed,

Sotis
(Sick of Thugs in Seattle.)

By: M3lody

M3lody — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:25:45 +0000

His family must be devastated… So sad. It leaves one to ask, “What could have pushed this fortunate young athlete ‘over-the-edge’ where he would jeopardize his career and life over this action?” My heart goes out to all involved.

By: Su

Su — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:07:07 +0000

These guys have NO IDEA how fortunate they are to be able to do what they love and have a college education too??? Most kids would be walking on cloud 9 to have just one of these opportunities! All they have to do is BEHAVE.