Reveling in Victory - Cal v. UCLA 10.24.08

by CBKWit on Oct 25, 2008 6:27 PM PDT in Football Comment 158 comments

My enthusiasm pail overfloweth.

Honestly, I wasn't very energized until the horrible flea flicker turned miraculous TD to Boateng and the prophet Mohamed's pick 6 in the fourth quarter. Prior to that, we experienced the same herky-jerky game last witnessed (successfully) against ASU. I felt a pair of series in the third quarter nicely encapsulated they alternating excitement and discouragement so prevalent throughout the game. After Anger pinned the Bruins on the 10, Alualu came up with a sack on 1st down and we (AGAIN!!) came thisclose to a safety on a stuffed run. On third down, the little bruins completed a short pass and we were ready to start our drive at the UCLA 40. Our defense had done its job and then some, forcing UCLA backwards and almost coming up with the safety. Then our offense took the field.

On first down, a holding penalty. On first down again, a sack. On second down, a decent QB draw...with another holding penalty. 2nd and 34(!) netted us a 12 yard screen pass and a high, almost intercepted pass that would have been short of the first anyway. With a 1st and 10 on their 40 yard line, we went back 12 yards.

Clearly, this type of offensive effort is not going to win us road games at USC and OSU, and will make life pretty difficult at home against Oregon and Stanford. Our offensive line continues to struggle with penalties and protection, our receivers continue to drop catchable balls, and our QBs continue to make slightly to very inaccurate throws. I wasn't terribly optimistic about our offense coming into this year, but I thought they'd be ahead (through 7 games and two bye weeks) of where they are now.

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He's the most awesomest.

With that said, and with our offensive problems still a looming concern for our upcoming games, that was a fun fourth quarter. You would think that STCPA (Special Teams Coach Pete Alamar) would have learned from the 10 men on the field fake punt debacle in the Rose Bowl in 2005, but there was a UCLA gunner standing all alone at the top of the field for a first down on 4th and 23...only the pass was lofted and behind, giving our defender the opportunity to make the tackle one yard short of the first down. It was only a 7 point lead for Cal at that point, and a first down would have completely energized UCLA. Instead, Cal took the ball, called a flea flicker which was almost blown up twice in the backfield, and staked an insurmountable 14 point lead on a great catch by B (Boateng). And honestly, while the flea flicker was great, my favorite part of the bruin fake punt failure was the awesome bruin band. As Cal fans are whooping it up and the ref is signaling a first down for Cal at midfield, the bruin band played on celebration, oblivious to what was going on around them. That's my definition of relentlessly positive.

While the offense continues to struggle, how about that defense! UCLA had 10? 20? rushing yards, but even more reflective than yardage of the run defense domination was UCLA's play calling. Their first 4 plays from scrimmage? All passes, including an interception, a sack (I believe), and 3 solid hits taken by their QB KC (Kevin Craft). UCLA knew from the very beginning that their running game had no chance, and they were right.

And let's not forget, Let's NOT forget, our awesome pass coverage. We knew KC (Kevin Craft) was a pretty mediocre QB playing behind a patchwork offensive line, but 4 interceptions is 4 interceptions. Although, to be fair to KC (Kevin Craft), our secondary had a little help from one of the greatest supervillains known to man.

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Evil genius Karl Dorrell intercepts one of KC's errant throws.

After MM's (Mike Mohamed) pick 6 put us up by 21, I thought Tedford would put on the breaks. I expected to see Slocum running behind our second team O-line, but our starters returned and ran our offense, including a double reverse with a SWEEEEEEET hurdle by Jeremy Ross and a play action TD with about 2 minutes left.

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You could make a case that Cal was running up the score, and if I was calling the plays, I wouldn't have dialed up the play action to the tight end which we attempt quite frequently. But I think CJT (Coach Jeff Tedford) has demonstrated on numerous occasions that's he's a stand up and honorable guy, and has never shown a propensity to run up the score (sometimes to his detriment: So Miss 2004). I think the play calling here was more a product of the fact that our offense isn't very good right now, and we need all the game experience we can get.

As a very strange act of retaliation, CRN (Coach Rick Neuheisel) called 3 timeouts with 1 minute left on the clock and his team down 21, including the final timeout after Cal had gained a first down and could simply kneel the ball. Here's ESPN's take on it:

"[N] (Neuheisel) curiously called timeouts after each of the Bears' three kneeldowns in the final seconds, forcing Cal to run a handful of running plays."

I think we know who was really behind this sinister plot.

UCLA: Strange coaching decisions since 2003.

Maybe CRN was just trying to get his defense some more game reps, as CJT was with the offense. Or maybe CRN was trying to maintain that relentless positivity we've heard so much about in the face of impending defeat. In any case, CRN and CJT's decisions to play to the final gun made for an odd finish from what was a very predictable game: Cal's defense dominates while its offense struggles and makes just enough plays to pull out a (mostly) close game. I'm very nervous for the upcoming Oregon game, but for now, lets just revel in our victory with our overflowing fervor troughs.

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My Ebullience Dumpster is overflowing!

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

But how does Dumpster Muffin 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 25, 2008 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah! where is DM?

she could be a special guest yell leader or ppg at big game this year? wouldn’t that be awesome!

Go Bears Go

by Rocksanddirt on Oct 25, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I read that as Dunder Mifflin the first time. If only

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by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 26, 2008 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My sources tell me that Dumpster Muffin was recently Schruted, which explains her recent extended absence.

Go Bears!

by California Pete on Oct 26, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You have ED?

by Oznog on Oct 27, 2008 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes. It is a terrible shame!

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by TwistNHook on Oct 27, 2008 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just got my new profile icon…

I wish I could get pumped after every run like #3 Jeremy Ross

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I feel the exact same way you did. Our defense was solid throughout the game (except for a maddening series of consecutive third down completions in the third quarter that led to a UCLA field goal). Our offense was mediocre until the fourth quarter. I’m not sure if UCLA’s D-line was getting tired, but our running game really stepped up in the end of the third/entire fourth. From the start of the drive that put us up 20-13 until the end of the game, we averaged over 8 yards per carry (on about 18 carries). Kevin was more accurate today than he has been recently, but our receivers still dropped quite a few catchable passes.

The heat really took its toll on the fans today. Two people near me threw up and the chants were uninspired. I look forward to a possibly rainy but certainly cold Oregon game.

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by Berkelium97 on Oct 25, 2008 6:50 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs

The Bruins people were right… Brian Price does kill people. Not looking forward to that guy next year.

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I feel the exact same way you did

Rec’d!

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by CBKWit on Oct 25, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

2nd half Cal = vintage Cal

Trick plays
On fire offense
Physical and dominating defense
Full stadium
Loud cheers
Enthusiasm
NO BOOING
Fun

This reminded me of the beginning of last year or 2006. Except for the unbearable heat and ridiculously early start.

Me likey

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Oct 25, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I’d disagree on the “full stadium.” There were HUGE empty portions where they generally put the yellow zone tarps.

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ahh, we came close to selling out. I like the stadium better w/o the tarps, because it ends up looking full even though there are 7K empty seats.

Go Bears!

by RollOnYouBears667 on Oct 25, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Even Twisted wouldn’t boo Riley.

Stanfurd Delendum Est.

by Olsonist on Oct 25, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

To be fair, I was yelling “BRING IN LONGSHORE! YES ON 8! MCCAIN 08!” for much of the first quarter.

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Really!? I pegged you more as the Ron Paul type.

Stanfurd Delendum Est.

by Olsonist on Oct 25, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno, Olsy. He tends to overthrow the long ball. And his mobility isn’t very good.

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just remember that

The sun’ll come out Tomorrow
Bet your bottom dollar
That tomorrow There’ll be sun!

Just thinkin’ about Tomorrow
Clears away the cobwebs,
And the sorrow ‘Til there’s none!

When I’m stuck on a day That’s gray, And lonely,
I just stick out my chin And Grin,
And Say, Oh The sun’ll come out Tomorrow
So ya gotta hang on ‘Til tomorrow
Come what may Tomorrow!
Tomorrow! I love ya Tomorrow!
You’re always A day Away!

Stanfurd Delendum Est.

by Olsonist on Oct 26, 2008 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What the fuck is up with the 12:30 starts?

IT’S TOO FUCKING HOT AND EARLY!

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Oct 25, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It might rain next week…

Go Bears!

by RollOnYouBears667 on Oct 25, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Better that then this unbearable heat

My friend didn’t even come because he was sick and the heat was causing him to be dehydrated early in the morning. I was fine and totally out of it.

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Oct 25, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

To make things worse

They weren’t letting people into the student section even if they had sealed drinks. I had to down an entire gatorade in about a minute. Needless to say, I was feeling pretty sick for the first 45 minutes I was at the stadium. The inconsistency is killing me. I can take opened drinks in sometimes, only sealed drinks sometimes, and nothing at all other times.

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by Berkelium97 on Oct 25, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

At least you didn’t puke it all out Jahvid-at-Maryland-style.

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 25, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I bring 2 bottles of water into the stadium every game. I have yet to be checked in any of the games to date.

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Though I don’t know about student section, sealed is ok at the ticket gate. You can’t bring your own non-sealed water bottles though.

by sec119 on Oct 25, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

They are rarely, if ever, non-sealed.

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Excuse me, I mean sealed. Neither were sealed today, thats for sure.

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Use the damn water fountain. Do you guys have any idea how environmentally disastrous plastic water bottles are?

Go Bears!

by RollOnYouBears667 on Oct 25, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That doesn’t seem like a reasonable alternative to the problem.

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That’s weird. I got there about 1/2hr before kickoff which is the latest I’ve been and I had a sealed waterbottle with no problem

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Oct 25, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe the ushers thought it’d be funny if they made someone down a bottle of Gatorade, and they picked Berkelium.

by sec119 on Oct 25, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is funny!

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It was the same color as Jahvid Best’s vomit from the Maryland game. Maybe they wanted to see another showing of greenish-yellowish-radioactive-colored barf.

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by Berkelium97 on Oct 25, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can we ever have enough?

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

w00t!

I love rainy games!
Cold games, not all that much, but rainy games are awesome!

by Swamphunter on Oct 25, 2008 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like the 12:30 starts. Reminds me of when I was at Cal. We always had those early starts! We sucked and never had good TV times!

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Didn't see ANY PART of the game today

But when I got home just now and found out that you guys smoked fucla. . . . .well that just f_cking MADE my night!

Way to go Bears! Congratulations and thanks. A lot.

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by BixBeiderbecke on Oct 25, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Bix, long time.

Stanfurd Delendum Est.

by Olsonist on Oct 25, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Praedamque ignara putasset. . . . inter alia

Work, women, friends, undercover lovers, work, ad infinitum. I’ve been reading parts of CGB here and there. The “What’s Your Cal History” was ANOTHER FUCKING EPIC thread that I caught, but didn’t post on. You guys were just hammerin’ away and I was in painful stitches laughing my ass off at some of that stuff.

You been bein’ a good boy Olsonist? Or the contrary lad with encyclopedic knowledge that slays one and all in your path? (still?)

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by BixBeiderbecke on Oct 26, 2008 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We have a pretty crazy home record since 2003, something like 30-4…

Can someone take the time to get the exact stat?

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

With losses against only USC 2005/2007 and Oregon St 2005/2007, we’re now 24-4 at home since the start of the 2004 season.

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by Berkelium97 on Oct 25, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Including 2003, that’s 28-6

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would love to go undefeated at home every odd year… or how about every year!

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I would love to go undefeated

Seconded.

Go Bears!

by RollOnYouBears667 on Oct 25, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

PS CalBandGreat and I found 33SwisherSweet today at the pre-game tailgate!

Fisticuffs ensued! Or, alternatively, they didn’t. Stories to come!

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Did this ensue?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfPg5LjGYz8

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 25, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes. But gayer.

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

TOOT TOOT

Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!

by GoldBlooded on Oct 25, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

New CGB Tagline?

My house is burning, but I’m not leaving the California Golden Blogs.

by sec119 on Oct 25, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

haha, that was great. i got photos of that. I think we are going to have some fun with the photo posts this week. I got some good photos of the people saying stuff on the big board with the captions underneath.

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

To me, this game was about Jeff Tedford and Kevin Riley. Keeping Riley in the entire game was a statement move by Tedford. This is Riley’s team, and Tedford is behind him 100%. It’s also comforting to see Ross emerge as a “go to guy.” Riley needs to turn in a complete game next week. He’s finally the “starter” and he needs to live up to that title. I think that he will. I think Tedford was sending a message to the fans that he’s learned from last year.

by The Hombre on Oct 25, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Apparently, Tedford told Riley he’d be starting on Friday

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Although BearsNecessity had told me that Riley was going to start (thanks to checking Okanes on his blackberry) many fans had no idea prolly. A massive cheer went up when Riley took the field.

Hydro started yelling "BOO! PUT IN LONGSHORE!!! BOOOOO!

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

TIME TO GET ON THE PARTY 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 25, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Welcome To Beau Sweeney’s, Cajun-Style Family Fun! Would you like to hear the specials today?

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’d like a Cajun-Style Pain Train.

by The Hombre on Oct 25, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What about the Bridgford Brigadiers?

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 25, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sanchez throws pick...

We have the perfect defense for USC… Force turnovers and capitalize

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

We should be near the top of TO margin in the country after this week

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep. The USC game is going to be close.

by The Hombre on Oct 25, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Best wishes

against $C. We will be rooting for you and hope that you can nail their coffin for us to bury.
Cheers :)

by eubruin on Oct 28, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree. Our defense is well equipped to take on the mistake-prone USC offense. I just hope our offense is consistent enough to keep the game close.

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by Berkelium97 on Oct 25, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's not look past next week's game

It’s very hard to beat a program like Oregon three years in a row

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Ducks don’t like Memorial. I’m not worried.

by The Hombre on Oct 25, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just hope we bring a crowd like 2006

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

we won’t. this will be the only year since 2003 where we haven’t sold out at least 1 game that isn’t against Stanfurd.

Go Bears!

by RollOnYouBears667 on Oct 25, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am.

I’ve been at Cal games were we’ve blown three touchdown leads in the 4th qtr.

I was on edge in todays game until the last two/three minutes.

Go Bears Go

by Rocksanddirt on Oct 25, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m worried! Who could be not worried going up against a team like Oregon? Oregon>UCLA and for the first 3 quarters, we couldnt put alot of separation between us and UCLA>

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If it makes you feel any better, we were able to put the game out of UCLA’s reach in the fourth quarter. For the entire game Oregon was unable to keep the game from staying close. For much of the game I thought UCLA had a legitimate chance of beating Oregon. Not that it makes it any easier to figure out who will win next weekend. I’m just thankful our defense’s strength matches Oregon’s offensive strength.

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by Berkelium97 on Oct 25, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Load the box. Catch a Masoli INT. Rinse and repeat.

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, we were able to put it out of reach in the 4th quarter. All I am saying is that although I LOVED this win as much as the next guy, I wouldn’t get overconfident going into Oregon.

I agree about our D. Why does it play so well at home and so poorly on the road?

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oregon up 23-0 in the 2nd qtr

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ouch. ASU is falling apart.

Go Bears Go

by Rocksanddirt on Oct 25, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

With an injured Carpenter and no running game whatsoever, it’s going to be an ugly year for ASU. They have a mere 50 yards of offense with 5 min left in the 2nd.

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by Berkelium97 on Oct 25, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heh heh heh.

Who injured Carpenter?

by CaliforniaBone on Oct 26, 2008 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!

by GoldBlooded on Oct 26, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Penn St intercepts a pass in the endzone with 27 seconds remaining

It looks like they’ll hold on to beat Ohio St 13-6

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by Berkelium97 on Oct 25, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wouldn’t it be sweet if Mich St upset Penn St to end the season (Mich St has its only bye week before that game)

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn’t know who to root for. I want our Mich St win to look even better (and it already looks good), but I also want to see Penn St make the national championship game.

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by Berkelium97 on Oct 25, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

why?

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Oct 25, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe, like, me his entire family grew up in Philly and most of his relatives attended PSU! Go Nittany Lions!

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’d like to see JoePa win another championship before he retires. I don’t really care for any of the teams in the top ten except Georgia, Florida, and Penn St.

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by Berkelium97 on Oct 25, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I want Texas, Alabama and Penn St. to all go undefeated

Becuse BCS anger and chaos makes me happy!

by norcalnick on Oct 25, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wheeee Cal wins

Just got back from the game – here’s some quick observations from the southwest corner of the endzone

-The quarterback controversy is masking what’s really the problem with the offense – too many injuries on the o-line and inexperienced receivers. If you’re a Cal fan and you really think there’s a big difference between Riley and Longshore I don’t know what you’ve been watching.

-Why does our D play way better at home? We’ve controlled a great running back, a healthy Rudy Carpenter, and Colorado St. and UCLA entirely. But we got absolutely torched by ’zona and Maryland. Theories anybody?

-Big props on the fleaflicker call. We really needed an offensive spark, and we’ve had so little vertical offense in most of our games. That really was huge.

-Everybody should read the article in the Daily Cal Gameday addition about Georgio Tavecchio (spelling very questionable). It’s going to be lots of fun to have him on the team for the next few years, and he’s been molto bene so far for a true freshman.

-Jahvid’s TD run was perhaps the best run I’ve seen from him – absolutely SICK. Usually he just outruns people, but on this one he came to a complete stop before jumping over a Cal lineman, and that dive was a thing of beauty.

by norcalnick on Oct 25, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

Southwest Corner?

What section are you in?

Go Bears!

by RollOnYouBears667 on Oct 25, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Section L, row 28 – five rows down from the crazy lady who wears a face masks and hates Nate Longshore

by norcalnick on Oct 25, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You’re only 5 rows away from Olsonist??

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Nailed it!

by OskiMonsta on Oct 26, 2008 4:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You funny bastard, you!

by OskiMonsta on Oct 26, 2008 4:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Was that to you or to me?

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by TwistNHook on Oct 26, 2008 6:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You are clearly the funny bastard of this blog.

by OskiMonsta on Oct 26, 2008 8:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don’t sell yourself short! You are, at least, a bastard!

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by TwistNHook on Oct 26, 2008 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think I better quit while I’m behind.

by OskiMonsta on Oct 26, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cool. I’m in row 44.

Go Bears!

by RollOnYouBears667 on Oct 25, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We need to get video of that Jahvid run f’realz yo! F’realz!

Also, the Jeremy Ross leap!

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jahvid gave us some Diet Bush

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The quarterback controversy is masking what’s really the problem with the offense – too many injuries on the o-line and inexperienced receivers. If you’re a Cal fan and you really think there’s a big difference between Riley and Longshore I don’t know what you’ve been watching.

Absolutely agree. Being down two GOOD starters on the O-line hurts, and our receivers are very inconsistent.

Also agree about Best’s run. The way he froze that corner was awesome.

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by CBKWit on Oct 25, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Every team faces injury problems throughout the year. I agree that it is unfortunate that our OLine is having health problems, but I feel that we are luckier than most.

I'm no The Maharg! But I try. Oh, how I try!

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Normally

Our entire LB core would be out with shoulder stingers by now

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Teofilo left in the first quarter with an ankle sprain….
Then his backup Matt Laird left in the 3rd…

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Although we look exactly like West Virginia....

I really liked the Unis today…

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Gold on Gold next week?

Go Bears!

by RollOnYouBears667 on Oct 25, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, that’s likely what the Ducks will be wearing ;)

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We should agree to wear gold on gold if Oregon agrees to wear their most hideous uniforms (with those gold-ish helmets too). It will be a competition of whose uniforms are worse and we will all lose because we will gouge out our eyes.

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by Berkelium97 on Oct 25, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tonight was a pretty awful combination.

White helmets, white jerseys, yellow pants. Banana costume: IT’S PEANUT BUTTER DUCKY TIME!

It's spelled "S-h-u-m-o-n-e-y-c"

by JShufelt on Oct 25, 2008 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That could be the ugliest thing I’ve ever seen. I kid you not.

Go Bears!

by RollOnYouBears667 on Oct 25, 2008 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here's another

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by Berkelium97 on Oct 25, 2008 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hawt

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

TO THE LEFT! TO THE LEFT! TO THE RIGHT! TO THE RIGHT!

by sec119 on Oct 26, 2008 1:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

To the left, to the left. Everthing you own in the box to the left.

by zoonews on Oct 27, 2008 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mark Sanchez just got the UoA version of the Pain Train

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

He really needs to work on holding onto the ball. He’s always fumbling.

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by Berkelium97 on Oct 25, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He can wait a few games…

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

HOLY SHIT

Pac-10 Refs are so horrible

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Welcome to the beginning of Pac-10 referring

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Oct 25, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

USC-Arizona still close

10 minutes left and USC just missed a crucial field goal. It’s still a one-possession game with USC leading 17-10.

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by Berkelium97 on Oct 25, 2008 10:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm gonna throw up if Arizona wins the PacX and goes to rose bowl

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Oct 25, 2008 10:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Watching ’zona’s offense try to function against USC is painful to the extreme

by norcalnick on Oct 25, 2008 10:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I’m really afraid this is what it’s going to look like when we play USC: Our defense will keep us in the game but our offense won’t be able to win it for us.

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by Berkelium97 on Oct 25, 2008 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed.

Im not sure how we should root for this. I guess USC, if we think Arizona win lose further games. It looks like USC is going to win anyway now.

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by TwistNHook on Oct 25, 2008 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m hoping our O-line is a little healthier in 2 weeks (unlikely) and maybe Jahvid and Shane can get us some points. Maybe? Please?

by norcalnick on Oct 25, 2008 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well we could always return all of Sanchez’s picks for TDs
And stop McKnight for 10 yards in 20 carries or something

And then their 6th string RB will stun us :(

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Oct 25, 2008 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Am I the only one here who likes Vereen better than

Best?

by 33SwisherSweet on Oct 25, 2008 10:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Probably not

but I don’t see how people can say that Best is just fast without moves…did you see that move he put on the DB on his TD run? SICK.

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by CBKWit on Oct 25, 2008 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sick, but from that play I took away the fact that his three/two blockers

blocked absolutely nobody. Best made that play happen. However, I’d like to see Vereen get more touches. Go Bears!

by 33SwisherSweet on Oct 25, 2008 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I put Vereen a half notch below Best at this point. He is damn good though, and I fully agree on getting both of them touches so that they are fresh and hopefully injury free. I thought they did a pretty good job sharing carries yesterday.

by OskiMonsta on Oct 26, 2008 4:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know I’ve been a critic of not using Vereen enough, but I was very impressed with Best this game. That outside TD run was sick.

by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 27, 2008 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree. Best only looks at his first hole, staring down that hole as he runs towards it.

But Vereen makes sure to progress through every hole before making his move.

This……………………..got dirtier than I expected. ;)

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by TwistNHook on Oct 26, 2008 6:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sharing

Pause the video almost immediately. Note the similarities between the two logos – identical colors, both using script. Does anyone else think a script acronym is really, really stupid?

I LOVE UCLA!

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by CBKWit on Oct 25, 2008 10:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

lol wut

I love how the logos seem to merge at the UCLA tail and then at the top of the “C” curl.

by Swamphunter on Oct 25, 2008 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

CAL SWEEPS TOP TWO PLAYS ON SPORTSCENTER

Lil’ Bush’s run

Flea Flicker

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 25, 2008 11:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Does anybody have video of Best’s run?

Or a photo of his dive?

I'm no The Maharg! But I try. Oh, how I try!

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by TwistNHook on Oct 26, 2008 6:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Got al ink to sportscenter?

Can anyone youtube it to preserve it for posterity?

Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!

by GoldBlooded on Oct 26, 2008 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Isn't it unnerving...

…that Stanford beat Arizona but lost to UCLA, while we (Cal, of course) lost to Arizona but beat UCLA?
I know, I know the home teams won in both cases.
I’m just saying…

by michias on Oct 26, 2008 1:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Cal is a very different (and unfortunately not very good) team on the road.

by OskiMonsta on Oct 26, 2008 4:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Stanford also lost like 41-17 to ASU

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by Thoroughbred on Oct 26, 2008 7:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Listening to the Wired Up pre-game, Rick Neuheisel sounds like a nice guy (or more cynically ABC did some great video editing). He bantered with a little kid, was complimentary of Jeff Tedford, encouraged his players, etc. I bet he could land some solid recruits in a year or two.

by sec119 on Oct 26, 2008 1:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Regarding Vereen’s long run in the 4th quarter, the TV color guy says: ‘You get him in space, you can just set it and forget it.’.

Next week, I hope they’ll compare Best to the Magic Bullet.

by sec119 on Oct 26, 2008 2:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Touchdowns in ten seconds or less

Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!

by GoldBlooded on Oct 26, 2008 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

it dices and slices the defense with ease!

My heart skips a beat every time I hear the band strike up 'Our Sturdy Golden Bear'.

by oskisunbear on Oct 26, 2008 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The sweet taste of frustration

I may be repeating things others have said here (and I’m not about to read 130+ comments of Twist & Maharg’s man-crush on each other to find out), but yesterday’s game was probably the most satisfying exercise in frustration I’ve had in a long time.

Watching the game in 60" HD on a beautiful day, with a group of Old Blues, plenty of carne asada and beer, and the requisite shot of Three G’s Anejo for the win over Ucla was just a perfect way to spend the day. Still, even though every futile play by the powder blue wearing effetes was gratifying, all of us Old Blues were getting more and more frustrated by Cal’s poor execution on offense. When his throws are accurate, Riley is getting let down by his receivers way too often. The OL is not giving the QB enough time. The run blocking is hit and miss. Oh, and the third batch of asada was a bit overcooked (okay, that wasn’t Cal’s fault, but it is still frustrating).

But how great does it feel to play that poorly on offense and still smack the babybruins around like they were annoying little brats. Wait, that’s redundant. I mean, even though the groans at the offensive futility were hot & heavy, stomping on Ucla made it more than bearable (BEARable!). But just think … had the offense been even partly adequate, we could have hung close to 70 on those sniveling swine from Westwood High.

If only … if only.

Now all we need is a Big Game win and I am good for the year.

Go Bears!

by SoCal Oski on Oct 26, 2008 11:16 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs

Recced for the amount of venom directed at the bruins in this post.

by CaliforniaBone on Oct 26, 2008 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I guess I wasn’t as subtle as I thought :)

Go Bears!

by SoCal Oski on Oct 26, 2008 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

So far my man-crush on The Maharg has been unrequited. :(!

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by TwistNHook on Oct 26, 2008 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And I wasn’t even at a computer to comment!!

It’s times like this I wish they’d never discovered CougCenterium.

by Maharg on Oct 26, 2008 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The run blocking is hit and miss.

Too often yesterday it was miss. I know injuries and youth and defensive schemes that are loading up against the run all present challenges. But it’s been a long time since I’ve seen so many total whiffs by Cal linemen. The quickness of UCLA’s defensive front, and the solid coaching they get from Walker et al., certainly increases the challenge. But Mack and his mates need to execute a lot more efficiently if the Bears hope to have a chance both of the next two weeks.

Go Bears!

by California Pete on Oct 26, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Price ate Boskovich for lunch

Admittedly a tough assignment.

by OskiMonsta on Oct 27, 2008 3:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!

by GoldBlooded on Oct 26, 2008 11:31 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs

Rec'd

for making me laugh out loud

by norcalnick on Oct 26, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

CJT……

NO.

by CaliforniaBone on Oct 26, 2008 11:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Agree

Let’s never, ever, ever see something as insipid and irritatingly LA as"CJT" here ever ever again. Even if it was meant as a mockery of those idiots at BN.

Just seeing it made me gag.

Go Bears!

by SoCal Oski on Oct 26, 2008 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

New rankings.
It looks like we’ll be playing a #23 ranked Oregon team next week. Michigan State and Maryland made it into the rankings too. We’re 27th and 28th in the AP and coaches’ polls, respectively.

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by Berkelium97 on Oct 26, 2008 11:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs