JJ, here.
There’s a big, bad monster coming to town named Kevin Love. And the Pit Crew has had this date circled on the calendar for a long time.
Make no mistake about it: Thursday’s game against UCLA is the Pit Crew’s “Cloverfield”.
But unlike “Cloverfield”, Duck Sports News has been given a sneak peak as to the verbal artillery the Pit Crew is going to unleash on UCLA’s freshman center, Kevin Love.
[Editor's note: Is this a bit sophomoric? Probably. However, from a practical point of view, sometimes I can't make out what the Pit Crew is chanting. Knowing ahead of time what I should be listening for will help.]
Here are some of the highlights from the “Pit Crew Post” (the Pit Crew’s publication):
- “Oregon In The News”
ESPN Bracketolgist Joe Lunardi has Oregon as a 9 seed in the South Region, playing Texas A&M in the first round, with Memphis in the second round game.
ESPN.com’s Andy Katz mentioned in his weekly preview “Kevin Love knows he’s going to be vilified by the McArthur Court crowd. The question is can he withstand the verbal assaults” and “Oregon can establish itself with a home sweep of the L.A. schools.” Let’s not disappoint Mr. Katz.
- “UCLA Dirt”
[Stan Love] flipped off high school students during Kevin’s junior year before a game.
Boo [Kevin Love] every time he touches the ball and beep like a truck when he backs down in the paint.
[Editor's note: Well, it's probably not good when there are multiple editor's notes. But here's another one about the notes in this section.
It appears that the Pit Crew has Kevin Love's cell phone number. Are we going to reprint it here? No. Although, it's not much different than the ESPN College GameDay signs featuring Nate Longshore's cell phone number. But I do have Mr. Underhill's Visa number, if you want that.
Expect the Crew to make fun of Kevin's father & ex-Duck Stan Love. And it looks like they will be targeting Lorenza Mata-Real, as well (if he plays).]
- “Chants”
For Kevin Love: Fatt-y, Lake-O Hates You, U-O Hates You, Tread-mill, Sing-ler’s Bet-ter
For Stan Love: Burn-out, Psy-cho par-ent, Beach Boy Beat-er
For UCLA: Ni-ke re-jects, Ni-ke’s bet-ter. UCLA is an adidas school
- “Notable”
Wear yellow to EVERY game. If you see someone not wearing yellow at a game, encourage them to wear yellow for the next game.
To round out their publication, the Pit Crew was kind enough to publish the lyrics to “DuckTales”:
Life is like a hurricane here in Duckburg
Race cars, lasers, aeroplanes - it’s a duck blur
You might solve a mystery or rewrite historyDuck Tales, Oo-oo
Tales of derring-do, bad and good luck tales, oo-ooD-d-d-danger, watch behind you - there’s a stranger out to find you
What to do? Just grab onto some Duck Tales, oo-oo!
Not pony tails or cotton tails but Duck Tales, oo-oo!Duck Tales, Oo-oo
Tales of derring-do, bad and good luck tales, oo-oo
Not pony tails or cotton tails but Duck Tales, oo-oo!
And “Mighty Oregon”:
Oregon, our Alma Mater
We will guard thee on and on
Fellows gather round and cheer her
Chant her glory Oregon
Roar the praises of her warriors
Sing the story Oregon
On to victory urge the heroes
Of our mighty Oregon!
[Editor's note: One of the Pit Crew's admins has informed me that there will be inflatables at this game. Hopefully, parents won't have to cover up their kid's eyes at this game. Although, this might be a case for "ear muffs".]
High road? What high road is this you speak of?
As much as I agree with Bob Rickert’s suggested anti-Nike approach to Kevin Love, “Just Don’t Do It” sentiment, I don’t think that’s an option. Although, I think a version of that approach would be interesting, unnerving, and doable. What if the Pit Crew (and the fans) simply turned their back on Kevin Love in complete silence? I’m talking “pin drop” silence. Now, that would make a statement because sometimes silence can be deafening. And I know that’s probably something he’s never heard before.
But I don’t expect that to happen. Instead, I’m anticipating one of the best home theater, surround sound performances ever from the Pit Crew, Duck fans, and Mac Court. Probably a performance worthy of Monster cables.
Tags: Basketball, Ducks, Kevin Love, oregon, Pit Crew
Brian Says:
January 23rd, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Hey Pit Crew… do your best to make the place as uncomfortable as possible for UCLA & Love! I wish I could leave my seats and come over and sit with you! (I do when you’re all on vacation!)
Go Ducks
RobbieG Says:
January 23rd, 2008 at 2:07 pm
“Love wears panties!” Chant that, its funny and will catch him completely off-guard…plus it might be true.
Other chants:
“Oregon hates you!”
“Kevin loves Guys!”
“You are fat!”
“Please don’t eat me!”
Bubba Says:
January 23rd, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Go Ducks! That kid needs to get a big dose of reality. Eventually kharma comes a knockin’ when you are so full of yourself.
Kyle Singler is the better player - heart & soul.
Kevin Love pretends to be a team player, but every other word out of his mouth is about how he’s currently in “a bigger market”, so that tells you exactly what his plans are. Doesn’t say much for the team concept. At least he’s not Ernie’s problem. Thank goodness he’s not a Duck!
Max Says:
January 23rd, 2008 at 2:33 pm
As far as I know, no one is planning to bring inflatables to the UCLA game. Expect that for the Civil War next week.
Rathan Says:
January 25th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
The Pit Crew is the apex of hypocrisy among the University of Oregon. I myself am a student of the University, and yet I have never been so shamed. What happened to winning with skill, not distracting other players? What happened to respect? No, there is no respect any longer for the U of O.