Tedford officially reopens the QB competition
by Nasty_Nate on Oct 1, 2008 1:19 AM PDT
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Is Kevin Riley the second coming of Joe Ayoob?
Is Nate Longshore #6 the second coming of Nate Longshore #9?
We may never know. Earlier today Tedford officially reopened the qb competition between Kevin Riley and Nate Longshore.
Putting my faith in either one of these guys is like picking between Obama and McCain...I just know the one who wins is going to fail miserably.
As sad as it may sound I think Nate has out-played Kevin so far this year.
But when?
Somehow I think this Longshore's spot to lose. Riley has been throwing the ball very poorly. I remember last year when he came in during the 3rd quarter of the Oregon game I was disgusted by the way he threw the ball. Very lofty, wobbly passes with a lot of touch but not alot of zip.
It seems Riley has returned to throwing the ball that way.
Who knows? Hopefully we are blessed with a win this Saturday and Longshore doesn't throw 12 4th quarter interceptions and Riley doesn't underthrow 15 wide open receivers in one possession.
WHERE IS KYLE REED DAMIT!
Oh that's right......
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Who should start this Saturday? You or Kevin? Definitely you. The Sun Devils will be no match for you, Nasty_Nate! You’re just… so nasty – ASU won’t be prepared for it.
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by HydroTech on Oct 1, 2008 1:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Both of them lack something, and that something is Brock Mansion.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 1, 2008 3:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Kevin Riley the second coming of Joe Ayoob?
I realize that in all probability this was an attempt to be humorous, at least I hope it was. Well, you failed, miserably. This entire situation reeks of favoritism on the part of Tedford, and it makes me nauseous. Never has Tedford put such a short leash on a QB, and now all of a sudden he is making disparaging remarks to the media about Kevin, and now possibly benching him? WTF? Why was this never done to Ayoob or Nate? Way to go coach! Give your young starting QB 16 pass attempts with a revolving door group of receivers and then bench his ass. Sounds like sound coaching to me! Disgusting nonsense. This isn’t over by a long shot!
by CaliSeth on Oct 1, 2008 6:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
THEY NEED A NEW COACH! THEY NEED SETH!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 7:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What else dos Longshore have>
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That might be a strike against him.
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll strike against you.
It’s times like this I wish they’d never discovered CougCenterium.
by Maharg on Oct 1, 2008 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Take that, TwistNHook and other CGB overlords! We’ve unionized!
by sec119 on Oct 1, 2008 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is about your dental plan, isn’t it?
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dental plan!
Lisa needs braces…
Dental plan!
Lisa needs braces…
Dental plan!
Lisa needs braces…
by CalBandGreat on Oct 1, 2008 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Screw a dental plan, I want editing privileges.
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by Maharg on Oct 1, 2008 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That one was almost too easy, wasnt it?
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya, I’m sort of disappointed.
ointed..
ointed..
ointed…
by CalBandGreat on Oct 1, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
D’oh!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seth,
I’m not sure if your rambling deserves a coherent response, but here it is.
Yes, Tedford waited way too long to make a change with Ayoob and Nate. But shouldn’t we be happy that he is willing to change? I think maybe he was too loyal to these guys and this loyalty was a fault. I think now he realizes that he can’t let the QB situation get out of hand. For some reason Riley has not risen to the ocassion. Perhaps this will get him going or perhaps it will make Longshore that much better. In the end, I think he’s trying to avoid what happened last year and trying to put the team in the best position to win. Fortunately, the wins have been against weaker opponents that could not defend the run. Tedford realizes that such a luxury of weak opponents is basically gone and that the QBs need to start producing. If that means a QB competition (again) then I agree with it since Riley has been struggling. After all, JT is probably in a better position than us to make those decisions (even if he has erred in the past).
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by oaktownmario on Oct 1, 2008 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moreover, in 2005 and 2007, we didn’t have a Nate Longshore ready to step in.
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Notwithstanding logic and fact, Twisted is right. In 2005 we didn’t have Longshore because, oops, he twisted up his ankle. And for that matter, in the second half of 2007, he, oops, twisted up his ankle again.
But in 2008, we have Nate Longshore ready and able to throw those key interceptions, ready to step in it.
Stanfurd Delendum Est.
by Olsonist on Oct 1, 2008 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t Longshore break something pretty badly in 2005?
Look, I’m not trying to say that Longshore 2008 is the world’s greatest QB. But I think we can all agree that he’s better than Levy 2005 and Riley 2007. Well, at least Levy 2005!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
How dare you! No one is better than Levy 2005! He was our savior.
by CalBandGreat on Oct 1, 2008 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which law school did you go to? Tell me you didn’t go to Stanford Law. Lie to me.
Stanfurd Delendum Est.
by Olsonist on Oct 1, 2008 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He goes to Boalt
They deny it but it’s true
In other words, Go Bears!
by royrules22 on Oct 1, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Word, oaktownmario
I think it’s a promising sign that Tedford learned from previous seasons. Or, better yet, is playing mind games with ASU so they don’t know which QB to prepare for. Take that, Erickson! Right in the F-ing mind!
by CalBandGreat on Oct 1, 2008 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tedford is gonna F Erickson in the M!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought for sure Tedford was more of a Q man.
It’s times like this I wish they’d never discovered CougCenterium.
by Maharg on Oct 1, 2008 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course my rambling deserves a response, and I applaud you for having the courage to do so.
However, I fundamentally disagree with you. By reopening the QB debate Tedford risks emotionally injuring Riley. Rather than lighting a fire under him, this merely serves as a warning to Riley that he must be perfect to stave of a Longshore coup. No. Tedford must declare Riley his unquestioned starter, and he must give him more passing attempts. 13 passes in the CSU game did nothing to get his confidence and experience level to the point we would all be comfortable with. Riley must start the ASU game, he simply must!
by CaliSeth on Oct 1, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or?
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Emotionally injuring Riley?
R u serious?
We’re talking about college football players not kidergarteners. If Riley’s feelings are hurt JT can give him a hug. But Cal needs someone to consistently make passing plays and Riley hasn’t done that, yet. I think he can and will, but until he does, I think it’s fair/smart/good to at least publicly say the QB competition is open. And Riley didn’t get more pass attempts because as JT said “Kevin was missing too many open receivers.”
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by oaktownmario on Oct 1, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hmm
So maybe I wasn’t serious, ok? Maybe I just want the Bears to win. My “gut” tells me Riley wins for us. Longshore, not so much… I could be wrong though, I have been before…
by CaliSeth on Oct 1, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seth's gut for coach!
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by CBKWit on Oct 1, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As sad as it may sound I think Nate has out-played Kevin so far this year.
I take it you missed the MSU game?
Somehow I think this Longshore’s spot to lose. Riley has been throwing the ball very poorly. I remember last year when he came in during the 3rd quarter of the Oregon game I was disgusted by the way he threw the ball. Very lofty, wobbly passes with a lot of touch but not alot of zip.
Riley didn’t throw any passes in the Oregon game. Any passes.
Seth, we must be vigilant in guarding against the pro-Longshore Vichy Bears. Twisted and the Fallible Five cannot be trusted.
Stanfurd Delendum Est.
by Olsonist on Oct 1, 2008 7:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Olsonist, my power over Tedford is unrivaled and unending. If you think he has ANY hand in who starts at QB, you are more gullible than CaliSeth.
Oh, Olsonist, you amuse me!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 7:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Olsonist,
We need to stop this growing movement now, dead in its tracks. Although the pro-Longshorian elitists are small in number, they continue to multiply. With the vocal support of infamous blogger Twist, Longshore has spawned an irrational group of lovers, all more than willing to force US of the cliff with them! No, no way man, Riley or nothing!
by CaliSeth on Oct 1, 2008 8:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way. No how. No Riley!
PS I really hope Longshore updates his blog with his views on the QB competition!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really hope that CaliSeth posts something drunk with his views on the QB competition!
It’s times like this I wish they’d never discovered CougCenterium.
by Maharg on Oct 1, 2008 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am actually looking forward to seeing CaliSeth post something sober. About anything. Someday!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He must be thinking of the Louisiana Tech game?
by BearsNecessity on Oct 1, 2008 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Riley has been throwing the ball very poorly. I remember last year when he came in during the 3rd quarter of the Oregon game I was disgusted by the way he threw the ball. Very lofty, wobbly passes with a lot of touch but not alot of zip.
Nasty Nate
Who the heck is this guy? Trying to come in here and tell us Kevin had a terrible game against Oregon in 2007! He has such a vivid recollection of it and yet it never happened. Could we have a credibility issue here? Good work exposing this, Olsonist. I think what Nasty Nate is remembering is how his own namesake played.
by CaliSeth on Oct 1, 2008 8:12 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was at that game, Riley came in during the 3rd quarter when Nate got hurt and didn’t complete a pass. He was only in for one series, but none of his passes looked good.
It’s times like this I wish they’d never discovered CougCenterium.
by Maharg on Oct 1, 2008 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember all of his passes on the sideline while he was warming up, too. Such an embarrassment!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have a memory? How embarassing!
It’s times like this I wish they’d never discovered CougCenterium.
by Maharg on Oct 1, 2008 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’ve embarrassed yourself? How embarrassing!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m so embarassed.
It’s times like this I wish they’d never discovered CougCenterium.
by Maharg on Oct 1, 2008 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re embarrassed? How embarrassing!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is why prolonged alcohol abuse is never good.
by CaliSeth on Oct 1, 2008 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can replace This with Caliseth and the rest with mock you in the nothing.
It’s times like this I wish they’d never discovered CougCenterium.
by Maharg on Oct 1, 2008 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want to mock CaliSeth in the nothing.
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want to punch you in the hair.
It’s times like this I wish they’d never discovered CougCenterium.
by Maharg on Oct 1, 2008 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No! Not my hair! That’s like my babby!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How is babby formed?!
How is babby formed?!
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 1, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess a better kwestion would be how isnt babby formed? My first guess: Stegosaurus.
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A babby is formed when a storkke drops it off on your door step.
It’s times like this I wish they’d never discovered CougCenterium.
by Maharg on Oct 1, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Storkke or Stokke?
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or Storrke?
It’s times like this I wish they’d never discovered CougCenterium.
by Maharg on Oct 1, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, I’m never having kids.
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about kidds?
It’s times like this I wish they’d never discovered CougCenterium.
by Maharg on Oct 1, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll take 4!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Were you sporting the Tucked in Jersey Look?
Or did you have shoulder pads on?
by 33SwisherSweet on Oct 1, 2008 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nate,
I know this isn’t a politics blog but I hope that when you say you think Obama and McCain are essentially the same and will fail miserably, this is because you think Bush and his regime of military invasions and corporate welfare has so deeply crashed the economy that it will take two terms to fix the mess . . .
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by oaktownmario on Oct 1, 2008 9:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s very interesting. But I would again caution against any notion of politicization of this blog for fear of retribution from TwistNHook.
by BarackObama on Oct 1, 2008 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m voting TuckNJersey this year!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, where is TuckNJersey?
his parents called me and said he’s disappeared. They said he hasn’t been the same since photos of him were posted on some football blog.
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by oaktownmario on Oct 1, 2008 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, my family members don’t talk to strangers.
It’s times like this I wish they’d never discovered CougCenterium.
by Maharg on Oct 1, 2008 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think its because he knows that both are controlled by the Hydro Industrial Complex and that HydroTech’s reign of horrific horrific terror will NEVER be stopped.
WE MUST STOP HISTORY’S GREATEST MONSTER: HYDROTECH! Grab your pitchforks and torches, people!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fine!
You want Longshore so bad, go for it. We’ll see how long your resolve lasts.
by CaliSeth on Oct 1, 2008 9:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who are you responding to?
"It's not my fault your team's so shitty" - every AL Manager to Bob Geren
by oaktownmario on Oct 1, 2008 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hold on a sec, gotta handle something. Tell you in one hour.
by CaliSeth on Oct 1, 2008 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In other words:
“Hold on. IT’S HAPPY HOUR!”
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by oaktownmario on Oct 1, 2008 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nailed it.
It’s times like this I wish they’d never discovered CougCenterium.
by Maharg on Oct 1, 2008 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No all caps?
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think the under-delivery is key to that one
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by Maharg on Oct 1, 2008 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nAILED iT!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could this have something to do with Best's injury?
I recall Tedford said something about how he thought the offense could use a spark. Before he was injured, it seemed Best was the leader of our offense because he was both a running back and a wide receiver when necessary. Now that our leading offensive player is out, perhaps Tedford thinks we need a reconstruction of the offense and that Nate may be better able to carry out this offense (which I assume relies more on passing than it did our first three games). It’s clear there are passing problems and that they are not all Riley’s fault, but I thought Best’s absence may also be a contributing factor to this decision.
ಠ_ಠ
by Berkelium97 on Oct 1, 2008 9:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Longshore to appear on Dancing With the Stars
Nate appeared a lot more nimble against Colorado State…..I think that’s the most mobility we’ve seen from him, ever. He actually threw on the run several times. Why do I find myself happy about that…..isn’t that his job?!
Having said that, visions of Longshore’s 4th quarter INT’s have burned a hole in my memory so deep that I continue to convulse every time I see him line up to put his hands between Mack’s legs.
I left my heart at the Durant Food Court
by dballisloose on Oct 1, 2008 10:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahahahahahaha
“I continue to convulse every time I see him line up to put his hands between Mack’s legs.”
"You can have the alimony. But I want some pussy payments!" - Chris Rock
by oaktownmario on Oct 1, 2008 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
con?vulse ?? (kn-vls) KEY ?
VERB:
con?vulsed , con?vuls?ing , con?vuls?es
VERB:
tr.
To shake or agitate violently
To affect with irregular and involuntary muscular contractions; throw into convulsions.
To cause to shake with laughter or strong emotion.
So no, zoonews, my convulsions are violent and filled with strong negative emotion.
What kind of screen name is zoonews anyway, wtf were you thinking? You must be a fan of zoo and farm animals?
I left my heart at the Durant Food Court
by dballisloose on Oct 1, 2008 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No . . . . he's a fan of current developments
in zoos, and the latest in how to get a howler monkey to convulse without all the negativity.
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by oaktownmario on Oct 1, 2008 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn those howler monkeys, the lemurs are much more hospitable.
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by dballisloose on Oct 1, 2008 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he was a fan of Zooy Lewis and The News?
Too soon?
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WAY too soon
It’s times like this I wish they’d never discovered CougCenterium.
by Maharg on Oct 1, 2008 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d like to personally apologize to anybody and everybody I might have inadvertantly insulted or offended with my Zooey Lewis And The News comment. Except for CalISeth, who is too drunk to realize what is going on.
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey son,
damn, it’s only 1:10pm, why you gotta call me drunk like that? I am only drunk when I come on here late at night! Shame on you for being so unsympathetic to quasi alcoholics!
by CaliSeth on Oct 1, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, you aren’t drunk right now?
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only on God’s Love.
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In case anyone is curious what God's Love actually is:
It’s times like this I wish they’d never discovered CougCenterium.
by Maharg on Oct 1, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is exactly what m drunk on right now.
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, why is Longshore on the run from CSU’s defenders again?
by Rishi on Oct 1, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cuz the WRs were busy picking daisies and the line can’t hold their blocks for more than 5 seconds
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by dballisloose on Oct 1, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys, I'm new here...
is there some kind of quarterback controversy that has been going on? Please inform me….
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 1, 2008 10:50 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FREE BROCK MANSION!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alone on an island
Will you save him?
by BearsNecessity on Oct 1, 2008 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HEY EITHER STAY ON TOPIC OR LEAVE
THIS IS A SERIOUS BLOG AND WE’RE HAVING A SERIOUS DISCUSSION
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 1, 2008 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll serous discussion you!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I WILL NOT BE DERAILED BY YOUR BROCK MANSION SMEAR CAMPAIGN.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 1, 2008 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing says "I'm a stud"......
….like taking your own photo while wearing reflective lenses that show everyone just how cool you are taking your own photo.
This whole QB competition has turned me into a negative person.
I left my heart at the Durant Food Court
by dballisloose on Oct 1, 2008 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll try
Longshore 2007: Great in quarters 1 – 3. Horrible in quarter 4 – INT’s, losses, Cal goes from BCS contender to Armed Forces Bowl. JT wins super loyalty award for sticking with Nate.
Drunk ramblings from CaliSeth
2008 Spring QB Competition: Riley wins cuz JT says he gives team best chance to win.
Drunk ramblings from CaliSeth
Zoonews loves Mansion
Despite unconditional love for Nate, CalBloggers destroy the Nate statue and begin construction on Hall of Riley
2008 first 4 games: Team is 3 – 1 due to its ability to run over lesser competition. Riley looks ok, underwhelming, unspectacular. Longshore looks really bad, ok, and last game performed better than Riley. JT says “Nate played cuz he gave me a good hand job on the sidelines. Oh and Riley was missing too many open receivers.”
[also, Best’s elbow twists in wrong direction]
Drunk ramblings from CaliSeth
Zoonews loves Mansion and howler monkeys
JT announces QB competition is open so he can mindfuck Erickson
Drunk ramblings from CaliSeth
dballisloose gets off on Nate grabbing Mack’s ass
Did I miss anything?
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by oaktownmario on Oct 1, 2008 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’ tthink we destroyed the Nate statue. I think it’s in storage.
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
didn’t we melt it down due to the current economic crisis?
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Oct 1, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The cake is a lie
"You can have the alimony. But I want some pussy payments!" - Chris Rock
by oaktownmario on Oct 1, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought is was sold to pay for the
Riley mosaics?
by Rocksanddirt on Oct 1, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its not about grabbing Mack's ass
Do you realize we devote so much of our time on a sport that involves men wearing tight spandex pants? Yuck. See my definition of convulsing, above.
I left my heart at the Durant Food Court
by dballisloose on Oct 1, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not so much that I don’t think Riley should start — and I do — but Longshore needs to be getting reps earlier and more often in the next game.
by sec119 on Oct 1, 2008 11:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But is it not so much that you don’t think Lonshore shouldn’t start, and you don’t?
by zoonews on Oct 1, 2008 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, why? If that were the case why wasn’t Riley getting reps earlier and more often last year? It’s Riley or bust folks, period. If we go back to Longshore……………
by CaliSeth on Oct 1, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gonna finish that sentence or should I finish it for you?
…..then we go to the Rose Bowl!
Anybody else wanna play this fun game?
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
… ..the terrorists win.
It’s times like this I wish they’d never discovered CougCenterium.
by Maharg on Oct 1, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
…..then we never go black
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
…………………….HydroTech will cry salty tears of semen.
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
…my ancestors will bring shame upon The Maharg.
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 1, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
……………Longshore will bring shame upon Seth.
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m so embarassed!
It’s times like this I wish they’d never discovered CougCenterium.
by Maharg on Oct 1, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
………dball will no longer be loose?
I left my heart at the Durant Food Court
by dballisloose on Oct 1, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
good, because I don’t want to change my moniker. so what’s the right answer, Twist?
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by dballisloose on Oct 1, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well find out on this Saturday, won’t we?
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I joined CBG so that I could learn the answers in advance
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by dballisloose on Oct 1, 2008 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m f’ing dyslexic………CGB CGB g before b except after c, no? Again, the QB competition has made me grouchy
I left my heart at the Durant Food Court
by dballisloose on Oct 1, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
See, thats the problem. CBG has all the answers in advance. CGB just has a bunch of inane nonsense about fucking the world.
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Confused
I assume everyone agrees that if Longshore comes in and plays well, leading Cal to victory, it would be pretty cool. I for one would feel good for the guy and would love to see him lead us to the Rose Bowl.
What I don’t get is all these hypocrites saying Tedford has to stick with Riley. Aren’t these the same people that said Tedford is too loyal, that he stuck with Ayoob and then Longshore too long? Didn’t they want him to change that and pull a guy if he’s ineffective?
Maybe fans can really only see Nate as Nate from 2007, but Nate 2006 was a pretty good QB and I’m sure that hasn’t changed, when healthy.
Either way, who cares who starts? I want wins. If that means Nate is the QB1, fine. If it’s Kevin, great.
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by BeastMode on Oct 1, 2008 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 6 recs
Maybe they should do the dual QB set.
Nobody will know who is getting the ball?!!!!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it worked for Indiana!
I'm still wondering why the Nets didn't draft Leon Powe.
by yellow fever on Oct 1, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s always been my saying:
If it worked for the Hoosiers, why not?
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Riley would be our Point Quarterback and Nate would be out Shooting Quarterback?
by zoonews on Oct 1, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh, no, Riley would be our Shooting QB and Nate would be the Point QB. Man, Seth and Olsonist WERE right about you. You ARE in the tank for Longshore!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nate at the point? It just might be crazy enough to work!
by zoonews on Oct 1, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or even crazzy enough to work!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But Tedford’s going to make Kevin Riley cry. I think that’s what the argument is.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 1, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's no crying in baseball!!!
Har har har.
by zoonews on Oct 1, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Either way, who cares who starts? I want wins.
Either way, who cares who starts? I want wins.
Either way, who cares who starts? I want wins.
Either way, who cares who starts? I want wins.
Either way, who cares who starts? I want wins.
Either way, who cares who starts? I want wins.
Either way, who cares who starts? I want wins.
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 1, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's what I don't understand:
Stegosaurus 2007 was extremely effective on special teams, yet Stegosaurus 2008 is barely mentioned around here!!! LOL your hate of Stegosaurus is ridiculous CGWhatevs!
by zoonews on Oct 1, 2008 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Hey remember when Stegosaurus made that sweet block at UCLA 2006, springing DeSean Jackson for a punt return TD. That was sick!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A triceratops would have kicked its butt.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 1, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need to open up the competition to Pterodactyl.
by sec119 on Oct 1, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it weren't for that damned East Coast Bias
Stegosaurus would’ve been the first sophomore to win the Heisman trophy!
by Nashville on Oct 1, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember when Stegosaurus was doing circumcisions in south east asia. That was so odd!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 1, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is truly funny. Is there any chance we can get Stegosaurus to play QB? I love that big guy. Always making plays, seldom speaks, just a good player. All you need to feed him is tree leaves too!
by CaliSeth on Oct 2, 2008 1:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stegosaurus clearly has ball security issues…
Remember when he threw that pick at the end of the UCLA game?
by Rishi on Oct 3, 2008 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
while I think riley has more potential
upside. I don’t have a problem with longshore playing, even a lot.
part of it might be the coaching staff wanting to edge more towards doing what $c says thay are doing. “open competition for playing time all season” at every position. They ($c) don’t always do that; which is why they are doing the four headed tailback that’s not really working out.
Has anyone had a chance to review the osu/$c game for what exactly they were doing both offensively and defensively to control $c?
by Rocksanddirt on Oct 1, 2008 3:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Longshore is now "the business-like" QB and Riley is the "jokester"?
Its funny that in the ESPN article, they mention that Riley is the comedian and Longshore is the professional veteran…..um, it was just last year that Longshore had blue hair and that GW Bush-like s***-eating grin on his face after every 4th quarter INT?
I left my heart at the Durant Food Court
by dballisloose on Oct 1, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently you didn’t visit Riley’s Facebook profile before he made it private. He’s a pretty goofy dude.
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by BeastMode on Oct 1, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Great Mormon One's 9-11 pose.
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Mr. Jessica Simpson is to be taken seriously? Puhleeze.
I thought after his second consecutive interception against a weak MSU defense that at least that would put a stake in the heart of the QB controversy. I thought that the pro-Longshore personality cult would collectively crawl under rocks and avoid their mothers. Sadly, this did not happen.
Stlll, I particularly liked that second interception thrown into quadruple coverage for a quick pick six. He gets heavy style points if only for the numerology of it. I’m sure Jessica gets wet just watching the replay.
Longshore’s second interception wasn’t quite as good as his fourth quarter pick six against UCLA where the game was on the line, his second of three interceptions that sunny day. But it did show for all to see that he still has it. We were applauding him in our own special way up in section Q. I expect that if Longshore starts on Saturday that he’ll get a similar level of crowd support. I’ll certainly be cheering him on.
Stanfurd Delendum Est.
by Olsonist on Oct 1, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’ve already broken down that the pick six against UCLA was the fault of DeSean running the wrong route, rolling for an out rather than coming back for the pass. Hawkins did something similar on his interception; he didn’t look quite in sync on that play.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 1, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
First it was a bad play to call against cover-2. We agree on that. I remember seeing it from the other endzone and having to watch Verner run all the way with Longshore waddling after him.
Then it was a terrible throw, a wounded quail of a throw.
But DeSean was running the wrong route which Longshore didn’t pick up on. This actually goes back to the play selection. Game on the line, defense stacked up, let’s dial up something tricky.
Just to be clear, the score was CAL 21, UCLA 23, within a field goal to win, it was 3rd and 5 on the UCLA 30. Then it wasn’t.
Stanfurd Delendum Est.
by Olsonist on Oct 1, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was a bad call if it was designed to be a play to the outside, but I think the playcall was designed to run inwards. Notice how Hawkins is kind of setting a pick on the other d-back? Jackson was supposed to go to the inside, which is exactly how you attack the Cover 2 defense on the corners.
And I’m pretty sure Tedford wanted to get the 1st down. Kay had already hooked a field goal attempt of moderate range.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 1, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Longshore had already thrown one pick.
Let’s see. DeSean is supposed to go to the inside rather than the outside. Fine. But I don’t see how Hawkins pick helps the play but in any case Longshore throws it to DeSean. His choices were:
a) throw it to DeSean even though #1 was running the wrong route and doubled
b) dump it and give his field goal kicker a chance to bail him out
This play has an eery resemblance to Riley’s OSU screwup.
Stanfurd Delendum Est.
by Olsonist on Oct 1, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The dump to Forsett was actually something I’d have encouraged, considering its success earlier in the game, but just from looking at the way the play unfolded Tedford called for a max protect package which had seven blocking and Forsett protecting from a blitz. Perhaps Nate should’ve waited a few more seconds for Forsett to get into the open flat, but he probably didn’t want the defense to break up the play or (worse) get a sack.
You also seem to think Longshore should’ve seen that DeSean was running the wrong route although DeSean did not cut until approximately the moment of release by Nate. It would be nice if Nate had the powers of foresight, but those powers are reserved for the Oracle.
He was also not doubled from any angle I see; although the safety was playing close cover, it looks like it was to prevent a deep ball. If DeSean had run an in he would have had an easy first down by the space the safety is ceding on the inside.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 1, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with you about Forsett. Good idea.
“although the safety was playing close cover, it looks like it was to prevent a deep ball.” I disagree. The safety is covering close allowing the corner to gamble and cover even closer. Jackson is doubled. In fact based on the play, the safety is in perfect position to double both receivers.
First, he’s staring down Jackson and thereby telegraphing the play. Then he throws the ball to Jackson, not to where the play says Jackson will be, but to Jackson. At some point along here, it ceases to be Jackson’s fault.
Best I can tell, the throw is 3 seconds into the play and its a 20-25 yard toss into double coverage. It doesn’t look like Longshore read the coverage at all, Oracle or not. This is just a classic Longshore fourth quarter brain fart.
Stanfurd Delendum Est.
by Olsonist on Oct 1, 2008 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Longshore might have had blue hair, but he has always been pretty serious and business-like (speaking from personal knowledge).
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by HydroTech on Oct 1, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There was an article on SI back in 2006 that talked about how Longshore was always telling jokes in the huddle and laughing all the time.
by Rishi on Oct 3, 2008 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I think that article was overblown. He certainly might do that, but not a lot. Not enough to where it becomes a distraction or anything.
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by HydroTech on Oct 3, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As I recall, the article definitely didn’t make it seem as if he was a distraction – it was more good-natured joking.
Then the Arizona loss happened, then 2007 happened, and the whole “Longshore has no killer instinct” argument grew.
by Rishi on Oct 3, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nate was telling 9-11 jokes in the huddle?!
Wait until I email SI about this! I’m sure they’ll believe me and they’ll definitely write an article about this.
ಠ_ಠ
by Berkelium97 on Oct 3, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seeing as Kevin has 85% of the vote to start, will Tedford go against the will of the people?
by CaliSeth on Oct 2, 2008 2:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you going to call for Tedford’s impeachment if he does?
HIRE STEVE LEVY!
by BearsNecessity on Oct 2, 2008 4:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he starts, I intend to join my fellow Cal fans and enthusiastically applaud Nate Longshore at every opportunity. Loudly.
Stanfurd Delendum Est.
by Olsonist on Oct 2, 2008 6:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is Steve Levy doing these days anyway?
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by dballisloose on Oct 2, 2008 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve seen him doing various media reports for Cal football. He was on ABC’s “After the Game” a few weeks ago and he was also involved with Comcast Sports Net’s Cal football preview.
ಠ_ಠ
by Berkelium97 on Oct 2, 2008 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For god's [or somebody]'s sake..
PLEASE DO NOT EVER FUCKING BOO THE STARTING QUARTERBACK FOR CAL.
Boo Rudy Carpenter if you must
In other words, Go Bears!
by royrules22 on Oct 2, 2008 11:34 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Can we boo the backup QB for Cal?
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by TwistNHook on Oct 2, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only if it is T-Rex
Always overshadowing the Stegosaurus
In other words, Go Bears!
by royrules22 on Oct 2, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate TRex SO much right now!
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by TwistNHook on Oct 2, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TRex is just a metaphor for you, isn’t he?
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by dballisloose on Oct 3, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s true. It’s true. I hate my wife. It’s so true.
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by TwistNHook on Oct 3, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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