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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Coach Dan Quinn says theres no reason for the Atlanta Falcons to worry about a penalty that wasnt called late in Sundays narrow loss at Seattle.Cornerback Richard Sherman pulled down Julio Jones right arm as the All-Pro receiver tried to catch a long pass over the middle and set up a potential game-winning field goal in the final 2 minutes.But other than asking the NFL to look at the play and blame an official, theres nothing left for Quinn and the Falcons to do.I was certainly ticked off as a competitor, but Ill let them comment on the play, Quinn said Monday. The message I gave to the team, and I wholeheartedly believe, that it does not come down to one play. We had opportunities in that ballgame to make game-winning plays, game-statement plays earlier and we didnt do that. It just so happened on that one that it all got magnified.When Atlanta (4-2) returns Wednesday to prepare for this weeks home game against San Diego (2-4), Quinn will focus instead on improving quarterback Matt Ryans pass protection, creating more turnovers and sacks and helping cornerback Robert Alford avoid pass interference calls.Ryan, the NFLs passing leader, was hit 13 times and sacked four times. He knew facing Seattles tough eight-man front was a difficult assignment and the Seahawks, led by middle linebacker Bobby Wagner, didnt disappoint.For me, I dont worry about that, Ryan said. You just pop back up and go to the next play. Thats kind of always the way Ive approached it, and I dont think you really ever change that.Just to make sure his franchise star was OK, Quinn spoke with Ryan on the plane before the teams charter flight to Atlanta.I thought what a great mindset for a guy, knowing what was going to be expected, he stood in, took some shots and none bigger than some in that third quarter and he was ready to go again, Quinn said. Hes a hell of a competitor. He was somebody from a toughness standpoint that totally embodied why you love this game and being a part of this team especially.Quinn is eager to see his defense recover more loose balls. After causing three fumbles Sunday, the Falcons have eight this season, but only one thats resulted in a takeaway.Atlanta moved quarterback Russell Wilson off his spot just five times.We had one sack on the blitz, but still there was that conversion on a third down that Russ had on the winning field-goal drive, Quinn said. Its improving, I can tell you that.Alford has been penalized four times this year and was flagged for 17 yards on Seattles touchdown drive in the fourth quarter, but Quinn said its too soon to consider benching Alford.Hes working hard at the technique, but at that moment of truth when the balls in the air, lets go play the ball, Quinn said. Make your play that way instead of using your hand for a foul.Game notesQuinn said LT Jake Matthews wasnt attempting to injure Seahawks DE Michael Bennett with a cut block on a third-quarter touchdown. Bennett limped off the field, didnt return and criticized Matthews after the game. It was not a cheap shot in any way by Jake, said Quinn, who was Seattles defensive coordinator and Bennetts position coach from 2013-14. ... Quinn had no injury updates on DT Derrick Shelby (calf), CB C.J. Goodwin (hamstring), or WR Taylor Gabriel (concussion symptoms). ... 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He had no defensive rebounds the other night and we lost the rebounding battle by 11.Tonight we won it by 13, and that was the difference in the game.Jordan Bell added 15 points and seven rebounds for the Ducks (2-1), who took control early in the second half with an 11-4 run fueled by Bells eight points to open a 52-38 lead. Bell scored 12 points in the second half as Oregon shot 15 of 27 from the field.That was our goal, just to go inside, Bell said. Against Baylor we went 3 for 21 at the 3-point line, so we just wanted to go inside.Alec Peters led the Crusaders (3-1) with 24 points to become the schools second-leading career scorer. Tevonn Walker added 12 points.Valparaiso shot just 23.3 percent in the second half as Peters was its only starter to make more than half of his attempts. The Crusaders finished 4 of 21 from 3-point range.I think its pretty evident that we are not shooting the ball very well, Valparaiso coach Matt Lottich said, and to beat a team like Oregon youre going to have to hit shots from the outside.Backup freshman point guard Payton Pritchard had nine points and five assists for the Ducks, who led by as many as 25 points in the second half.Oregon had a 40-27 rebounding edge and blocked six shots.Altman said his teams size and rebounding ability should be what sets the Ducks apart.If youre not beating people on the boards, youre not taaking advantage of your athleticism, he said.dddddddddddd Our goal should be a plus-eight or -nine on those boards for the season, and if we do that, itll be really positive for our team.The Ducks played again without preseason All-America Dillon Brooks, who continues to recover from offseason foot surgery. Altman was noncommittal about the junior forwards availability for the Maui Jim Maui Invitational when Oregon opens play Monday against Georgetown.I dont know if hell play in Maui, Altman said, and if he does, it wont be very much.BIG PICTUREValparaiso: Coming off a 30-win season and deep run in the NIT, the Crusaders were held 28 points below their season average while shooting just 32.1 percent from the field against the Ducks.Oregon: The Ducks likely will slip in Mondays poll off their 66-49 loss at Baylor, but they may regain Brooks services while in Hawaii.POLL IMPLICATIONSDespite Thursday nights win, Oregons best-ever No. 4 ranking likely will take a hit after its 66-49 road loss to unranked Baylor on Tuesday.STAT OF THE NIGHTBoucher, who has scored in all 38 games hes played at Oregon, had 18 points by halftime and missed his career high by one.HIGHLIGHT REELThough not known for his ball-handling, the 6-foot-10 Boucher flashed some nifty moves when he picked off a cross-court pass, dodged a Crusader at mid-court, dipped inside another off the dribble and smoothly threw down a one-handed dunk in the first half to cap a 9-0 run.UP NEXTValparaiso plays Alabama on Monday in Las Vegas at the four-team MGM Grand Main Event. The Crusaders will face either BYU or Saint Louis on Wednesday before heading home.Oregon heads to Hawaii to play Georgetown on Monday in the first round of the Maui Jim Maui Invitational. The Ducks will face either No. 9 Wisconsin or Tennessee on Tuesday. ' ' '