Jadeveon Clowney

[Duck07]

man, i don't know about threatening to lock a thread because somebody calls jhop unprofessional for going with an unsubstantiated rumor. it was his call to put it up knowing full well that it could be bs (that's why he put up a fence to hide behind by saying "rumored" - either your source is legit or he's just another dude) and if this is something he is doing professionally, well then he needs to learn to accept criticism. This board goes atomic usually at just the mention of clownzano yet somebody calls out another "media" guy and its lock worthy? This is something you Mod's need to look at with a more objective mind here and a less subjective one in that regard.

Now, I don't much care what Jhop's "batting average" is when it comes to predicting who will commit here and who won't, but when you claim that sources have seen him or know that he's here/visiting - it can't be a rumor unless your source isn't legit. If his sources aren't legit, (Oh I know, you'll personally vouch for him but that and a dollar will get you a soda) or you're just making somewhat plausible stuff up to drive web hits, then you better expect criticism to be levied.

I don't know if anybody has been keeping a running tab of his hits/misses on these sorts of things, but I can guarantee you that future criticism of Jhop (and 247) will begin with this. Conversely, he will be given much praise if it does pan out in spite of the uncertainty, but right now that looks bleak and you guys need to back off with shutting down every thread for petty stuff.

[OreDucks01284]

Edit: unlocked and waiting on confirm from AJ_U. And I'll lock this thread if u guys contiune bash jhop.

I might have missed something but what is this quote about? I have enjoyed this thread. A lot of sense of humor and you can almost feel the enjoyment of the posters. Pretty hard to get that on the internet. I couldn't help but think about the seinfield episode with the soup nazi here. "No soup for you!" Perhaps some posts got deleted that were crossing the line and I missed, but this time of year you would have to be..... lacking... to lock a thread like this.

Uh? I am fine with this thread, no problem with it untill someone "call jhop out or bash jhop" then this thread will turn into flame war.

[woundedknees]

Seemed to me JHop stated on more than one occasion that it was an unconfirmed rumor, and even noted when he reported the so-called Clowney sighting that it was unconfirmed.

If it had been one of the rest of us, I have a feeling anyone beside Hines would have been given the benefit of the doubt... Come to think of it, Hines probably would have received it as well.

JHopkins247 Justin Hopkins
Proceed with caution: Jadeveon Clowney reportedly spotted in Eugene. Details. http://bit.ly/gwLx6j #Oregon

What part of proceed with caution doesn't make sense?

[Phalanx]

Got word he is at the basketball game right now.. working a pic

Hey everyone, one of the mods at ducksattack says Clowney is at the UO basketball game! Updates will apparently include pictures, per AJ_U!!!! Spread the word, this is crazy!!

[ducknCtown]

Is this for real? Oh my goodness I think you may have misunderstood his post. The game is long over. No mention of Clowney from any media outlet. Please, it's not funny anymore. JHop never said it had legs. He was very clear that it was a rumor.

[Elduderino]

Hahahah who was it that said something about drinking too much of your own Kool-Aid?

[Phalanx]

party-poopers.

[woundedknees]

Where does the madness end?

[huckthefuskies]

I can't wait till Kelly has really perfected his pitch. We should see multiple 300 pound defensive tackles leaving the southeast to come to Oregon for their shot of becoming the next heisman hopefull running back each year... I was struggling to figure out how to get these guys, but once again coach Kelly is one step ahead and shows why he gets the big bucks!

[Oregonian]

man, i don't know about threatening to lock a thread because somebody calls jhop unprofessional for going with an unsubstantiated rumor. it was his call to put it up knowing full well that it could be bs (that's why he put up a fence to hide behind by saying "rumored" - either your source is legit or he's just another dude) and if this is something he is doing professionally, well then he needs to learn to accept criticism. This board goes atomic usually at just the mention of clownzano yet somebody calls out another "media" guy and its lock worthy? This is something you Mod's need to look at with a more objective mind here and a less subjective one in that regard.

Now, I don't much care what Jhop's "batting average" is when it comes to predicting who will commit here and who won't, but when you claim that sources have seen him or know that he's here/visiting - it can't be a rumor unless your source isn't legit. If his sources aren't legit, (Oh I know, you'll personally vouch for him but that and a dollar will get you a soda) or you're just making somewhat plausible stuff up to drive web hits, then you better expect criticism to be levied.

I don't know if anybody has been keeping a running tab of his hits/misses on these sorts of things, but I can guarantee you that future criticism of Jhop (and 247) will begin with this. Conversely, he will be given much praise if it does pan out in spite of the uncertainty, but right now that looks bleak and you guys need to back off with shutting down every thread for petty stuff.

I agree 100%.

[slyfoxx]

man, i don't know about threatening to lock a thread because somebody calls jhop unprofessional for going with an unsubstantiated rumor. it was his call to put it up knowing full well that it could be bs (that's why he put up a fence to hide behind by saying "rumored" - either your source is legit or he's just another dude) and if this is something he is doing professionally, well then he needs to learn to accept criticism. This board goes atomic usually at just the mention of clownzano yet somebody calls out another "media" guy and its lock worthy? This is something you Mod's need to look at with a more objective mind here and a less subjective one in that regard.

Now, I don't much care what Jhop's "batting average" is when it comes to predicting who will commit here and who won't, but when you claim that sources have seen him or know that he's here/visiting - it can't be a rumor unless your source isn't legit. If his sources aren't legit, (Oh I know, you'll personally vouch for him but that and a dollar will get you a soda) or you're just making somewhat plausible stuff up to drive web hits, then you better expect criticism to be levied.

I don't know if anybody has been keeping a running tab of his hits/misses on these sorts of things, but I can guarantee you that future criticism of Jhop (and 247) will begin with this. Conversely, he will be given much praise if it does pan out in spite of the uncertainty, but right now that looks bleak and you guys need to back off with shutting down every thread for petty stuff.

Great post! you hit this right on the head.

[Isaiahsdad]

Duck 07 great post. Thanks for having the stones to speak up.

[vagusnerve]

no need to bash jhop

apparently he did have a real source on this rumour, per buckmarkduck

from what i gleaned at 247 clowney did indeed contact oregon about visiting but in the end nothing came of it

jhope clearly indicated it was a rumour so i see no point in shitting on him

[ducklovinlady]

Well this thread ended up being a major buzzkill.

[UOducksTK1]

I wouldn't bash jhop. This forum rules. I think he and everyone involved with chats4quacks are cool.

Agreed, Jhop is a nice guy and usually provides good info. In fact, if it was between scout or 247, I'd go to 247 in a heartbeat. Everyone is going to get some things wrong, but ya'll really shouldn't be so hard on jhop. Remember he used to be a chat 4 quacker himself...