DBD 10.16.08 Longshore v. Riley, Riley v. Longshore
by TwistNHook on Oct 15, 2008 9:51 PM PDT
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PrintThat's all people seem to want to talk about these days. Who should be the QB? Should it be Longshore? Should it be Riley?
Look, people, there is a 3rd choice here. A 3rd party candidate, who has the mobility of Riley with the decision making prowess of Longshore. And I ain't talking about Joe The Plumber.
I'm talking about the one, the only, STEGOSAURUS!
Thanks to Zoo News for the photo.
Stegosaurus CAN take us to the promised land. He can take us to the Rose Bowl. I say, let's call upon Tedford to forget Longshore, forget Riley, forget Joe The Plumber and his howitzer-esque rocket arm, and choose Stegosaurus to lead this team!
Stegosaurus 08!
Men's B-Ball practice opens Friday:
BERKELEY - With new head coach Mike Montgomery on board and Cal basketball celebrating its 100th season, the Golden Bears will have their first official workout session of the 2008-09 campaign this Friday, Oct. 17 at Haas Pavilion.
One of the most successful collegiate coaches in the game, Montgomery looks to add to his legacy as director of the Cal program. In a combined 26 seasons leading Montana and Stanford, he has produced a 547-244 record (.691), tying for 12th-most victories among active Division I coaches.
Montgomery inherits a Cal team that returns two starters, junior guards Patrick Christopher and Jerome Randle, from a team that posted a 17-16 overall record in 2007-08, reaching the second round of the National Invitation Tournament.
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Women's golf ready to take on Stanford:
The 2008-09 California women's golf team looks to capture another tournament victory as the Golden Bears hop across the bay to compete in the 2008 Stanford Intercollegiate Friday-Sunday, Oct. 17-19, at the Stanford University Golf Course in Stanford Calif.
The Stanford University Golf Course is a 6,117-yard, par-71 course designed by William Bell and George C. Thomas, Jr. The 54-hole tournament will include one round of 18 holes played each day. Teams will tee off at 8:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and a 7:30 start time is set for Sunday.
The field at the Stanford Intercollegiate will feature 16 teams from across the country. California will match up against host Stanford, Arizona, Arkansas, Duke, New Mexico, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Oregon State, Pepperdine, Southern California, Texas, UCLA, UNLV, Vanderbilt and Washington. The Bears' lineup is TBA.
Swimming to take on Tejas!
On the Pool Deck
Fresh off its season opening victory at Pacific last Saturday, the California women’s swimming team returns to action this weekend, facing stiff competition against the Texas Longhorns in the home opener on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 12 p.m.
The Golden Bears have plenty of talent and experience back in the pool this season, including 2008 All-Americans Madison Kennedy, Dana Vollmer, Lauren Rogers, Lauren Boyle, Alexandra Ellis, Tara Thomas, Hannah Wilson and Amanda Sims. Head coach Teri McKeever also has a solid blend of first-year athletes, including Olympic silver medalist Sara Isakovic.
The Bears are 2-6 all-time versus Texas, but did prevail in their last meeting with the Longhorns by a count of 198-102 on Oct. 16, 1999.
On the Blocks
- Cal opened the 2008-09 campaign with a 147.5-103.5 win over Pacific in Stockton last Saturday.
- The Bears were dominant in the freestyle events, capturing first place victories in the 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000.
- Five Cal newcomers made their debut at Pacific - Ursula Dailey, Kirstyn Colonias, Liv Jensen, Shelley Harper and Isakovic.
- Harper captured first place in the 500 free, touching the wall with a time of 5:00.24
- Swimming in her first collegiate dual meet, Olympic silver medalist Sara Isakovic swam a second-place time of 23.96 in the 50 free (behind first-place finisher Dana Vollmer).
- In the 200-yard medley relay, Cal’s foursome of Lauren Rogers, Alexandra Ellis, Hannah Wilson and Madison Kennedy had a first-place finish time of 1:45.58. The Bears’ other foursome of Erica Dagg, Colonias, Dailey and Vollmer clocked a second place time of 1:48.47.
- Blake Hayter (10:11.27), Harper (10:11.67) and Sara Sun (10:21.50) finished 1-2-3 respectively in 1000-yard freestyle.
- Cal had another 1-2-3 finish in the 200-yard freestyle, with Lauren Boyle garnering a first-place finish of 1:52.58, followed by Rogers (1:55.36) and Dagg (1:56.24)
Okanes has a LOT of stuff:
There was another troubling sight on the field — defensive end Tyson Alualu walking around with the help of one crutch. But Tedford said after practice that Alualu has a leg infection that is being treated with antibiotices, and he expects Alualu to play Saturday. Tedford said Alualu had a fever Tuesday and experienced swelling in his leg.
It appears wide receiver Michael Calvin could be out for awhile after suffering what looked like a potentially serious knee injury during practice tonight. Calvin was running a route his knee gave out as he planted his foot. He crumbled to the turf and was in some serious pain. After being attended to on the field for a few minutes by the training staff, he was helped gingerly to the sideline. It didn’t appear Calvin could put any weight whatsoever on his leg.
Also, it appears kicker David Seawright won’t play Saturday at Arizona after suffering a strained groin Tuesday at practice. Tedford called Seawright “doubtful.” Giorgio Tavecchio practiced field goals Wednesday and Tedford said both he and Jordan Kay are in the mix to replace Seawright against the Wildcats.
Tedford all but said tailback Jahvid Best will play Saturday. Best practiced in full capacity for the second straight day and appears ready to return after a one-game absence due to a dislocated left elbow.
“I believe he will play,” Tedford said. “We put him through a lot of drills to test it. I think he’s feeling better and more comfortable.”
Tedford said Best wouldn’t be limited but did say he didn’t expect Best to return kicks, at least not at the outset. Best leads the country in all-purpose yards (215.5 ypg).
Article on JJ for the Cards:
Arrington, meanwhile, has joined a running back rotation that includes Edgerrin James and Tim Hightower. James and Hightower play on most standard run downs, with Hightower handling short-yardage and goal-line situations.
Arrington has been the specialist of the group, with coaches designing to plays to take advantage of his quickness and speed.
"He may not be a guy you hand the ball to 20 times a game," Warner said, "but he's a guy you make sure you get it to him 10 times a game, in different ways. It gives us an added dimension that we don't have with any of the other backs."
Remember, vote Stegosaurus in 08! And dump away!
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Sec119 gives us another link about the kicking game.
ANGER SMASH!
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That Joe the Plumber shiat was really annoying. I listened to an interview he gave post debate and he seems like a total douche. McCain is nuts if he thinks average Americans are going to get upset about Joe the jerk off getting tax hikes.
STEGOSAURUS would be a great QB! Why hasn’t Tedford given him any reps?
Stegosaurus is coming off of an injury. He was out or 2-4 weeks with a sprained tail.
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He got PAIN TRAINED by a T-Rex.
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Oct 16, 2008 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Yah, thatll do it. We’re lucky he only had a sprain!
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I love this picture. I love it with the veracity of a t-rex. I hear they are extraordinarily honest. Great recruiters.
It's spelled "S-h-u-n-o-n-s-u-c-c-e-s-s"
Seems like a slow day today.
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
Bah, I was in court this morning for a trial management conference. Trial to start next week. And what happens, but the defendant declares bankruptcy, staying everything tll April 09. Le sigh! I was all excited, too.
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It’s back to evicting grandmothers with you!
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Oct 16, 2008 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions
You were going to have non-success anyway
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by Thoroughbred on Oct 16, 2008 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Damn Section 362 Automatic Stay
I just wish I could file bankruptcy on my law school loans…grrrr.
by GoldenTorero on Oct 16, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
SI.com
Second-half surprise team:
Markazi: Cal. Except for an early morning loss at Maryland, Cal is undefeated and actually ahead of USC in the Pac-10 standings. No team will benefit from the Pac-10’s weakness more than Cal, which just might find a way into the Rose Bowl if it can upset USC in the Coliseum.
Trocchi: Cal. A healthy Jahvid Best makes this team a contender for No. 2 in the Pac-10.
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
… and it’s time for our boys to sack up!
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by Thoroughbred on Oct 16, 2008 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
The Arizona Daily Star takes a look at Jahvid Best:
Fans will be able to answer the question first-hand — how fast is he?
“Do you know the fastest guy ever on a video game who runs back and forth until he scores a touchdown? He’s that guy,” quarterback Nate Longshore said.
Said his friend and backup Shane Vereen: “Most people don’t move that quickly.”
Best might not be as swift as former baseball player “Cool Papa” Bell, who, legend had it, could flip a light switch and be in bed before the room turned dark.
But Best matched up well against former Cal wideout DeSean Jackson, now a budding star with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The two never raced — Best said coaches discouraged it, for fear of injury — but used to eye each other as they crossed the finish line during conditioning drills. Coach Jeff Tedford said the two are the fastest players he has ever coached.
“Those guys have a different speed,” Tedford said. “Somebody can have him in their sites — and all of a sudden, there he goes.”
Combined with Vereen, who ran the 100 meters in 10.4 seconds in high school, the two Golden Bears earned an oh-so-clever nickname from a television broadcaster.
You’ve heard running backs being called Thunder and Lightning? Best and Vereen are Lightning and Lightning.
CCTimes on Cal dealing with AZ’s spread offense:
Syd’Quan Thompson and Darian Hagan have emerged as one of the top cornerback tandems in the Pac-10.
That’s a good thing for Saturday’s game at Arizona, because the Wildcats feature arguably the top group of pass catchers in the conference.
One of the games within the game will be how Thompson and Hagan match up with Arizona’s Mike Thomas, Terrell Turner and Delashaun Dean.
Thomas, an All-Pac-10 first team pick last year, leads the conference in receptions per game (6.2) and receiving yards per game (79.0). Turner and Dean are part of a three-way tie for eighth in receptions per game (4.7), and Turner ranks eighth in average receiving yards (60.3). Turner is coming off career highs of 10 catches for 175 yards during last weekend’s loss at Stanford.
“I love challenges. I’m always ready for anybody at any time,” Hagan said. “I’ll be ready for this one. I can’t wait. I’m accepting (Thomas’) challenge. I hope he brings his ‘A’ game, and I’ll bring mine.”
California 33, Arizona 24: While this smells a bit like Arizona’s annual “We always beat at least one ranked team at home” game, the Bears are the pick because they should learn a lot from the way Stanford handled the Wildcats. And if Cal quarterback Nate Longshore starts and plays well, that might buy him at least one or two future mistakes before he gets booed again inside his home stadium.
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And if Cal quarterback Nate Longshore starts and plays well, that might buy him at least one or two future mistakes before he gets booed again inside his home stadium.
Zing!
by CalBandGreat on Oct 16, 2008 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I had a dream that we lost 20-17 to Arizona. Blah!!!
I’m also reasonably sure that the worst lucked Cal fans ever (Mr. an Mrs. Superguy) are attending this game. Perhaps Rags can get me verification on that. I’m feeling worse than ever!
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Superstitions can only beat you if you believe in them!!!!!!!!
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by Thoroughbred on Oct 16, 2008 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Actually, you were starting. And you were wearing hamburgers on your feet. And your hat was takig a bite out of people.
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I had a dream about Aishwarya Rai. She wasn’t wearing hamburgers or a hat or anything else.
Stanfurd Delendum Est.
Did she lead us to victory over Arizona?
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No, she’s actually a Wildcat. Isn’t she though. She was covering me but I scored on her deep repeatedly.
Stanfurd Delendum Est.
Mmmmm, bringing the PAIN TRAIN to Aishwarya’s caboose! TOOT TOOT POP!
I left my heart at the Durant Food Court
by dballisloose on Oct 17, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
yes, they'll be in attendance
it’s gotta be just bad luck, but they haven’t seen a cal win in person since the Insight Bowl. their last 6 games attended: @Tenn 06, @Arizona 06, @USC 06, @UCLA 07, @ASU 07, and @Maryland 08. i feel bad for them, i really do.
other than ASU last year, i was also at all of those games. but at least i got to go to Oregon last year!
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
WTF PLEASE GET THEM A HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION AND COMFORTABLE COUCH BEFORE GAMETIME
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by Thoroughbred on Oct 16, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd just like to mention that I'll be seeing our favorite Cal basketball alums
Playing tonight. By that I mean Leon Powe and Ryan Anderson, of course.
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
OUT OF THE WAY GARNETT, THIS IS LEON’S YEAR!
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Larry, you got long balls! Long ball Larry!
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Barack Obama? Yea I’m the president. President of hittin’ that ass
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 16, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I gets mines, Larry. I brings the ruckus to the womens…
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 16, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Attn. Ryan Anderson Groupies (and you know who you are): He dinged his shoulder yesterday, and skipped the shootaround this a.m. He’s probably a scratch tonight.
Oh well. Guess I’ll see him on Monday then.
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Oct 16, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
There's an anti-Stegosaurus conspiracy going on!
Glenn Dickey doesn’t even mention Stegosaurus as a QB option.
Tedford doesn’t like a two-quarterback system. Few coaches ever do. He refused to commit to a starting quarterback yesterday and said it would depend on how practice goes, with both Longshore and Riley getting equal snaps with the first unit. But Longshore usually looks better in practice, where defensive players cannot hit the quarterback, so he probably will be the starter.
The Bears are capable of beating the non-USC conference teams with Longshore at quarterback. But their only chance to beat the Trojans – a slim one – is with Riley.
You forgot to mention -
Glenn Dickey = irrefutable evidence!
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Oct 16, 2008 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m Glenn Dickey, and I approved this message.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 16, 2008 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Glenn Dickey is concerned about the Louisiana Purchase. What if we paid too much!??!
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Wait until he gets to Seward’s Folly!
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Oct 16, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Hi everyone! I'm Glenn Dickey
and I have a flaccid penis at all times.
Two-thirds of the earth is covered by water, the other third is covered by Kotsay...in his prime...like 3 years ago.
Dickey’s comments regarding Cal not being able to beat USC with Longshore are ridiculous. We almost did in ‘06. We almost did in ’07. Maybe Riley gives Cal a better chance against USC, fine, I won’t argue against that. But to say Cal is incapable of beating USC with Longshore at QB is ridiculous.
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Yes, yes, Longshore almost did it. But this is the irony of the situation. Most of us here think Kevin Riley may give us a better chance against USC. But that notion is purely speculation. We’ve never seen Riley against USC’s defense. We don’t know how he’ll hold up to the physical and mental pressure, as well as the occasional sack.
My point: our belief that Riley may be a better option against USC is pretty much grounded in nothing.
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What?
And your point that Longshore can beat USC is pretty much grounded in nothing, right? As far as Riley holding up to sacks and pressure, he’s done just fine. Nate on the other hand has a long and well documented history of collapsing under such circumstances.
But the more crucial question is, can Aaron Rodgers step up his game?
by BearsNecessity on Oct 16, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah, gee, being ranked 7th in total passer yards is pretty damn good all things considered. His grit and will to win are unmatched. Playing with a separated shoulder! This is the same injury that made Alex Smith say he couldn’t play. The Green Bay defense has to step up for that team to be competitive. Aaron Rodgers can’t do it all on his own. Also, the running game REALLY needs to step up.
Back to Riley v Longshore:
If you think Riley is going to get hit against USC what do you think would happen to Nate? Also how would we even pass. When Nate is playing and the team starts blitzing we only send two receivers out for passes. That will never work against SC. With Riley we can spread it out and he can use his legs to buy a few more seconds to find the wide open WR in the end zone for a winning touchdown.
Seth, Cal QBs are delicate flowers who need to be protected and nurtured before being fed to hungry U$C LBs doing Zack Follet imitations.
Stanfurd Delendum Est.
Longshore would often cry on my shoulder after games last year. Our embrace was like watching the grass rustle in an autumn wind.
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Good point Twist, Nate does have a decent release. I still think Riley would be the better option. Almost Saturday!!!! I wonder who Tedford will start? My money is on Longshore. I wonder why Tedford keeps up this talk about them both competing this week for the starting job? We all know it will be Longshore until he blows a game, if he does…
Tedford is saying that this is an open competition. So, each week he seems to continue to split the reps with the fist team. Longshore showed a lot of reasons to be starter against ASU, but he also showed some weakness. He had the type of game to earn himself a start against Arizona, but I dont think he had the type of game to push Riley out of the question and stop the competition.
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Seth
You miss my point. Riley has done nothing against USC. I’m not talking about OSU, AF, whatever. USC. Longshore has done more against USC than Riley has even though Longshore hasn’t won. The irony of the situation is that, sure Longshore hasn’t beat USC, and we all think Riley gives us a better chance against USC but that belief has nothing to do with what we’ve seen Riley do against USC (because he’s done nothing!). Does that clear things up?
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President Lincoln
You miss my point. General McClellan has done nothing against The South. I’m not talking about the Mexicans or whatever. The South. General McClellan has done more against The South than Ulysses S. Grant has even though General McClellan hasn’t won. The irony of the situation is that, sure General McClellan hasn’t beaten The South, and we all think Ulysses S. Grant gives us a better chance against The South but that belief has nothing to do with what we’ve seen Ulysses S. Grant do against The South (because he’s done nothing!). Does that clear things up?
Stanfurd Delendum Est.
by Olsonist on Oct 16, 2008 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Oh how I wish I could edit my posts. Twisted, you hate me so, but do you hate me that much?
Stanfurd Delendum Est.
HAHAHAHAHAHA.
And Olsonist wins at 10:05 PM.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 16, 2008 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn, I may have to switch sides on this if Glenn Dickey agrees with me.
I make basically the same argument Dickey does about LS v Riley, though I would have said “we have a BETTER chance of beating $C with Riley”.
But as soon as the words come out of his mouth, they sound wrong to me.
What’s the word for someone who’s not sure if he’s a Riley or a Longshore backer anymore? Bi-curious doesn’t quite cut it.
Stand the whole game, stay to the end, and start yelling while they're still in the huddle. GO BEARS
by JerrottWillard45 on Oct 16, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
BearsInsider-Curious??
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by Thoroughbred on Oct 16, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
whoops
Deleted my duplicate comment and that killed the replies too. Well, good thing none of our comments tend to be important.
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
whoops
Deleted my duplicate comment and that killed the replies too. Well, good thing none of our comments tend to be important.
TOOT TOOT?
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Oct 16, 2008 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
whoops
Deleted my duplicate comment and that killed the replies too. Well, good thing none of our comments tend to be important.
It’s times like this I wish they’d never discovered CougCenterium.
whoops
Well, good thing none of our comments tend to be important. Deleted my duplicate comment and that killed the replies too.
hey
unlike HydroTech, some of us recognize CGB readers as actual people
It’s times like this I wish they’d never discovered CougCenterium.
WHAT CHAOS HAVE I WROUGHT
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Oct 16, 2008 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
WHAT CHAOS HAVE I WROUGHT
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Oct 16, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Now, hat’s just the right amount of turkey. But perhaps too much beefcake?
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whoops
Deleted my duplicate comment and that killed the replies too. Well, good thing none of our comments tend to be important.
It’s times like this I wish they’d never discovered CougCenterium.
PUT IN A DAMN QB ON YOUR TEAM
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Oct 16, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
PUT IN A DAMN QB ON YOUR TEAM
It’s times like this I wish they’d never discovered CougCenterium.
A REMINDER
Jonathan Okanes will be hosting his weekly live chat from 1pm-2pm. Go to the Contra Costa Times sports section at http://www.contracostatimes.com/sports before 1pm. You should be able to find a link.
Try to come up with some thoughtful questions… NOT " WHOZE BETAR LONGSUCK OR MY BF RILEY?"
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You…
You…
Have a nice day.
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by Thoroughbred on Oct 16, 2008 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
dude F this
there is absolutely no linkage to the live chat. what is going on.
Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!
I seriously can’t find it anywhere. Maybe he’s late?
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 16, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he’s probably late because the link isn’t up
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by Thoroughbred on Oct 16, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
http://www.contracostatimes.com/colleges/ci_10736687
Here’s the link… You need to clear your browser’s cache maybe
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by Thoroughbred on Oct 16, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
WTF?
Okay, help an old guy who isn’t up to date on all this interwebs stuff understand …
What the hell is with the Steg? It’s cool and all, but, seriously, wtf?
Go Bears!
September 23, 2008. A Day That Shall Live In Infamy.
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I will be a surrogate Okanes. Ask me your Cal football-related questions!
Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!
Spazzy, I haven’t heard that. Tedford hasn’t discussed it yet.
Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!
ZOMG YOU GOT A COMMENT IN
Way to not actually ask a question of substance, by the way.
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Oct 16, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
well, I had another question (which I asked, about Will T.) It didn’t seem prudent to ask along with the admin issues, so I waited…….
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 16, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
…and got a deep, meaningful, well researched 11-word response.
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 16, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
You should ask “Who’s better looking, Riley or Mansion?”
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by Thoroughbred on Oct 16, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I asked if we could just get an intramural kickball player to handle kickoffs, but oddly, that question didn’t make the cut.
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Oct 16, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I ARE JOURNALISM. I ARE SERIOUS BUSINESS.
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 16, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
NOTTWISTNHOOK STRIKES AGAIN!
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IN YOUR FACE, PEOPLE WHO AREN’T ME:
[Comment From NotTwistNHook]
Is the change to the 3-4 this year based on an overall philosophical change by Bob Gregory or merely personnel based? Do you think we’ll see a return to the 4-3 next year?
Jonathan Okanes: NotTwist, it was essentially done to suit the personnel, but I think it’s what Cal wants to stick with becasue they believe they can have better success recruitign linebackers than down linemen.
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I asked that question two chats ago…
Can you guess who I am?
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by Thoroughbred on Oct 16, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Ding!
Yes, yes i am
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by Thoroughbred on Oct 16, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
[Comment From Yellow Fever]
Do you think there’s any chance that Mansion ends up starting over Riley next year?
1:50
Jonathan Okanes: Yellow, I’d say there’s always a chance. Mansion is very talented but of course Riley will have a substantial edge in experience.
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Clearly, Yellow Fever is having a great time on the party yacht!
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LOL Stegosaurus FTW
[Comment From Stegosaurus]
JO, any word on Mitchell Schwartz’s progress in practice? The kid looks like dino-mite!
1:51
Jonathan Okanes: Stego, Schwartz continues to play well, although I think he’s found the going to be a little tougher on the left side. He’s had a couple of penalties and hasn’t been quite as dominant as he was on the right side. That said, he’s still holding his own.
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by Thoroughbred on Oct 16, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
My question was the best so far! It plumbed the depths of Bob Gregory’s philosophical differences!
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CGB: Plumbing Bob Gregory's Depths Since 2006
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 16, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
How does Joe the Plumber feel about all this?
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Oct 16, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
FIRE UP THE YACHT
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Oct 16, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I win with longest oaknes response yet on schwartz! stegosaurus '08
Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!
Yellow Fever……..Mansion over Riley???? For Pete’s sake.
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 16, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I get the feel instead of us chatting over there, we should have Okanes come over here and chat with us.
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Oct 16, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Even JShufail got in on the actionthere!
HE’S A SPY, OKANES! DON’T ANSWER HIS QUESTION! HE’S TRYING TO GET INFO TO GET BACK TO BELLOTI!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
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How delightfully awkward!
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Stegosaurus is back for another helping of Okanes!
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Damn you, Steogsaurus! You’ve ruined journalism for the LAST time!
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Fuck, someone beat me to the Pain Train
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 16, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I lost my connection to the chat! It hasn’t updated in ten minutes and I can’t get back to the site.
GRAAAAAAHHHHHHH (not to be confused with TOOT TOOT)
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Oct 16, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Dang!
I just got back from a meeting and missed all the fun! Well done, my friends. Joe the Plumber would be proud.
by CalBandGreat on Oct 16, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
“I’m not sure. Tedford hasn’t discussed it yet.”
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 16, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
http://www.contracostatimes.com/colleges/ci_10736687
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by Thoroughbred on Oct 16, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Chat Winner:
2:00
[Comment From PAIN TRAIN]
Can you stop Zack Follett, or can you only hope to contain him?
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 16, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
PAIN TRAIN FTW
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Oct 16, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
This has been the best JO chat session by a long shot…
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 16, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I know Tyrannosaurus is not CaliSeth or Olsonist
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by Thoroughbred on Oct 16, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
All I know is T-Rex better cower, bc Stego is asking EPICALLY better questions!
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Someone get Pterodactyl in there!
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Oct 16, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
The plates on my back help me balance and ask better questions
Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!
Damn I was writing a Pterodactyl question when he stopped the chat. JO is just too damn professional.
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 16, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Y’know, since he did mention us before, I wonder if he realizes all of these questions are from us.
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Oct 16, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Wasn’t he the one who mentioned that there’s a Cal fansite where 100 people guess what Follett was saying to Carpenter after the sack?
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Oct 16, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
That was Rusty Simmons of the Chron, I believe
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 16, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh.
Whoops.
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Oct 16, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I told him and asked if we could get a plug, but the chat ended as soon as I sent the message
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by Thoroughbred on Oct 16, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, next Thusday 1 PM. I know where I’ll be!
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FTW!
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Oct 16, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
That sounds more like EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT!
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But with those fancy, high-class, bus-station hoes
Stand the whole game, stay to the end, and start yelling while they're still in the huddle. GO BEARS
by JerrottWillard45 on Oct 16, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, there is a merciful god. Thanks to some events today, I will be getting another grandmother out of her house! She originally was going to have 45 days to find a new place. But I managed to negotiate that down to 30. SCORE!
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Dude, that's so awesome!
Did you use a special container to collect her tears as she wept?
The tears of the innocent or downtrodden have special powers, and can be sprinkled on Cal Linebackers to add more Pain to their Train.
Sorry if you already knew that, it is rather obvious.
Stand the whole game, stay to the end, and start yelling while they're still in the huddle. GO BEARS
by JerrottWillard45 on Oct 16, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Just negotiate for her to become your butler.
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 16, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
No.
That’s what makes it such a humorous situation…
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 16, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
"Are you making your tomato sauce?"
“Hot and spicy.”
“You’re not wearing a shirt, are you?
"Yes I am.”
“What color is it?”
“……. ….dammit.”
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 16, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
What's the address?
Got to get in there and do some adverse possession.
by GoldenTorero on Oct 16, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
You really want to pay 10 years worth of taxes on a place you don’t even own?
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I just want to adverse possess a place before I die, is that so much to ask for?
by GoldenTorero on Oct 16, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, probably yes. My mom attempted to adversely posses a neighbor’s property. It’s wildly difficult. They have to basically be aware of it, not consent to it, not care, you have to pay all taxes. Our problem was that the people were fine with it. If they are fine with it, there’s no adversity.
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If gold were struck underneath the basement, who would have mineral rights?
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 16, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Doesn’t it depend on the nature of the deed granting the property? As far as adverse possession, I have no idea.
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I'm Definitely Going to Fail this Bar Thing Coming Up
Let’s hope BarBri and PMBR do their job.
by GoldenTorero on Oct 16, 2008 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I made my picks on the yahoo pick em league. Saved them and everything
but it is not stating that my picks are completed. Anyone else having this problem?
by 33SwisherSweet on Oct 16, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions
Is there a way to join this league late?…. I mean, if I’m part of the club, right?
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by Thoroughbred on Oct 16, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
i'm not sure if there's a deadline
i know others have joined late…
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
Do I need a group ID# and password?
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by Thoroughbred on Oct 16, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone help a brother out.
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by Thoroughbred on Oct 16, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
did you follow the link?
did you note that i was quoting yellow fever? i know, i should have made that more clear, with a blockquote or something. i guess even i need an edit button.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
My persona is to be a little edgy, a little over the top. Sorry if I occasionally offend, but I mean well. Just trying to be funny and trusting that the reader will follow me over the edge or forgive me for my excess.
Stanfurd Delendum Est.
You are like Andrew Dice Clay, but more of a dick.
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nah, i've never been offended by you
though i admit the joke was a bit beyond me
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
Have you ever been offended by me?
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Swish
did you fill out the tiebreakers at the bottom? Common problem for me.
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[Comment From XiongMao]
What are the main positions for which we are recruiting for next year?
Jonathan Okanes: Xiong, Cal is pretty much recruiting everywhere, but I think the main focus is the defensive line and the secondary.
Am I mistaken, or could JO have simply said “defense”?
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
You are mistaken, Rags. Our LBs are looking good! Except we lose 3/4ths of the starters.
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yeah, i wonder if perhaps we’ll be back to the 4-3 next year. personnel-wise, it might make sense.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
maybe
but we should still be pretty deep at linebacker next year (the prophet, eddie young, dj holt, kendricks)…but as I’m typing this, I’m not sure who would back them up, and even though we lose Kane at DT, we’d still have Hill and Payne, with Guyton and Costanzo rotating in. Yeah, 4-3 might be the way to go next year.
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I would guess that whether we make the switch will depend more on the weakness of the Dline, not the strength of the LBs. Keep in mind we will be losing Rulon and (I think?) Alualu…
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 16, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Never mind, it looks like Alualu has another year.
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 16, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, DE looks to be a strength of next year's team
Alualu, Jordan, Browner, and Owusu – great depth and talent.
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Well, after Ayoob I will always withhold the judgment on “talent” until I see it consistently on the field. Browner and Owusu haven’t really had too much playing time.
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 16, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah.....
but they have looked good when they’ve played in games and during practice. Plus, QB is one of the positions in football (I’d say WR and cornerback are the others) where you can get the yips, like in baseball. DE is much more about physical talent than QB, and both Browner and Owusu have already demonstrated their abilities.
The one caveat to mention is injury. Mbakogu seemed like our next great DE but injuries ended his career. If Owusu and Browner stay healthy, I think they’ll both be strong contributors.
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Okanes said (a few weeks ago) that Gregory and Tedford like our young LBs too, but he hadn’t asked the coaches yet.
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by Thoroughbred on Oct 16, 2008 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
If only somebody had asked Okanes that in today’s chat.
oh
wait!
IN YOUR FACE, PEOPLE WHO AREN’T ME:
[Comment From NotTwistNHook]
Is the change to the 3-4 this year based on an overall philosophical change by Bob Gregory or merely personnel based? Do you think we’ll see a return to the 4-3 next year?
Jonathan Okanes: NotTwist, it was essentially done to suit the personnel, but I think it’s what Cal wants to stick with becasue they believe they can have better success recruitign linebackers than down linemen.
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How come nobody asked if he reads the CGB? I mean, I’m sure the answer is a “no,” considering the massive amounts of inanity on this blog, but it’s worth a shot.
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I did ask, but he didn’t post it as a question
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by Thoroughbred on Oct 16, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe he doesn’t read blogs because he thinks they’re not as relevant, important, or worthy of his time since most blogs (at least none of the Cal ones that I am aware of) have press passes.
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Translation: Okanes doesn’t love Brock Mansion as much as I do.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 16, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Florida State University @ North Carolina State University (ESPN 4:30 PST)
Brigham Young University @ Texas Christian University (Versus 5:00 PST)
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This time it's biblical...
Brigham Young University @ Texas Christian University (Versus 5:00 PST)
Thank god we’ll finally find out which is the best religion!
by CalBandGreat on Oct 16, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
University of Science, Fightin' Atheists.
It’s because those fightin’ atheists are terrible at pass protection.
They just can’t block the ‘Hail Mary’
Hope is dangerous, but Glory is addictive.
by AndBears on Oct 16, 2008 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
TCU up 14-0 halway through 1st
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by Thoroughbred on Oct 16, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Max Hall has thrown around 7 would-be INTs if only TCU could hold on to all of them.
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He’s a gunslinger, dude.
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by Thoroughbred on Oct 16, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
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