Worst April Fools joke ever?
Posted on 01. Apr, 2010 at 1:25 am by Kinger in Baseball, Oregon Ducks Football
April 1, 2010EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Emeralds, announced today that suspended University of Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli will be keeping his arm fresh by pitching for the Ems this upcoming season.
Masoli recently plead guilty March 12 to a misdemeanor burglary charge involving a theft at a campus fraternity house in January. He was then suspended for the entire 2010 football season.
Masoli, while in suspension, will still need to keep his throwing arm active for his reunion with the Ducks in 2011- and with the Ems’ move from Civic Stadium to the University of Oregon’s PK Park, the opportunity seemed obvious.
“We’re just happy to help,” said Emeralds General Manager Allan Benavides. “With all the new things happening with the Ems this season, what a way to cap off the excitement with Ducks superstar Jeremiah Masoli pitching for us this season!”
Front office executives expect season ticket sales to soar with the news of the Ems’ new addition. Even with little baseball experience, Masoli holds the keys for the Emeralds in 2010. Coming out of the bullpen, the Ems look to use Masoli’s power arm to shut down opposing Northwest League batters. The Emeralds kick off their inaugural season at PK Park on June 18th against the Vancouver Canadians.
Hilarious!
What’s next KEZI, reporting that Tom Izzo is coming to Oregon? Oh, that wasn’t an intentional joke… sorry guys.
Listen KEZI, leave erroneous reporting and bad jokes to us, we sort of have the market covered on that stuff.
Thanks.
Lawman
01. Apr, 2010
I have no idea why everyone likes this guy so much. First off, he isn’t a very good QB. Second, he is an asshole. He steals from fellow students, lies to his coach and shows no remorse at all. Now, since he can’t suck throwing passes this year with a football, you think he can throw strikes with a baseball? Give me a break!
Stake
01. Apr, 2010
Is Tommy Skipper playing for them too?
Devil
01. Apr, 2010
Tom Izzo to Oregon is like say Jesus to Afghanistan.
Stake
01. Apr, 2010
He’s not there to pitch. They brought him in to steal signs.
El Rey
01. Apr, 2010
Hopefully he’s better at stealing signs, than he is at Mac Books.
bbryan
01. Apr, 2010
+1 Stake