They're putting together quite an offseason run here. You know things are going well when the local newspaper, The Oregonian, is running the following poll on its website:
Which allegation against the Ducks troubles you most?
FIGHTING. Players allegedly involved in a brawl or retaliation for brawl. (Rob Beard, Mike Bowlin, Matt Simms)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Player allegedly beat up girlfriend. (LaMichael James)
DRUNKEN DRIVING. Player arrested for allegedly driving under the influence. (Kiko Alonso)
INSUBORDINATION. Player dismissed after publicly challenging Chip Kelly's authority. (Jamere Holland)
THEFT. Players accused - but not charged - in stealing items from fraternity house. (Jeremiah Masoli, Garrett Embry)
Additionally, John Canzano of The Oregonian ran this column yesterday.
You don't question whether the coach has lost control of his program when the quarterback is accused of theft. Or when the star running back is charged with pushing and strangling a woman and spends the night in jail. Or when the kicker is cited for assaulting a woman.
You don't wonder whether University of Oregon coach Chip Kelly has control of his team when he goes public Friday insisting his players understand what's expected of them, and then wakes up Saturday morning to learn a linebacker has been cited for driving under the influence.
You don't question the man in command when athletes do dumb things. You don't wonder about administrative oversight when the police are regulars in the football offices. You don't ask yourself if Kelly's players respect him enough to listen to him when it appears they do not.
Hold up. You don't?
Because that feels exactly like what we should all be doing today.
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