Cal v. Arizona State 10.4.08 Pre-Game And First Quarter
by TwistNHook on Oct 3, 2008 11:00 PM PDT
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PrintSince the game is so early in the day, the pre-game chatter will probably be fairly limited. So, let's combine that with the first quarter thread to save a post.
We're also going to try something new. The California Golden Blogs Insta-Poll. For those watching the game on TV and commenting live, don't forget to vote in our Insta-Poll. This will help capture the feelings of the electorate (i.e. Cal fans) as the game progresses. Were we really depressed after the first quarter only to feel great again by the 3rd? Now, historians can pour over this data. Which I'm sure they will. That's just what historians do!
We've been posting a lot recently. So, if you missed anything, look at our Post CSU thoughts, our CSU photos, photos, and more photos, the Fantasy Week In Review, and our debate over Top 25 rankings. Also, the Roundtable and Conspiracy Post and Eating the Enemy. Plus, the Q+A with House Of Sparky and my pathetic attempt at analysis.
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Lee Corso says we win big. Herbstreet says Cal wins big and is the 2nd best team in the Pac-10.
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They WHAT?
I think I’m going to be sick.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Ugh....DON'T THEY KNOW?!?!?
I’ve been a Cal fan way too long to know better than to predict “big wins”…. it’s the kiss of death for these guys to do so – waaahhh!!!! But, I’ll still make my way through the tunnel to Memorial Stadium to watch. GO BEARS!
I swear, everytime Cal wins by double digits they just go ravishing about Tedford. Drives me nuts.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Could be. Although I think we got nothing on Alabama fans.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions
I dunno, when they do good, they get all arrogant and predict further wins. When we do good its like WHAT WE’RE 8-0 NOW?? OH GOD NO WE’RE ABOUT TO LOSE
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 4, 2008 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
I’ve heard Aaron Rodgers might be the starter. How does that sound?
by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions
17-0
This’ll be an awesome comeback by Rock Chalk.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Iowa had three trips inside Sparty's 30
Fumble, INT, field goal.
That’s a special level of FAIL
by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Hey Avi why is the line still at 9.5? Or has it changed? Last I saw it was still 9.5. That seems weird to me, no?
Line dropped to 8.5, settled at 8 yesterday.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
I was wrong
Man, that seems really high for me. People must be way down on ASU.
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Not really that weird
Cal lost to a legit Maryland team and ASU dogged it against UNLV and weren’t really in it versus Georgia. That line seems right for a home game.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
With all our injuries
it seems really high. I guess I am just overly pessimistic about this game. I hope I am wrong.
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I’m overly pessimistic too. But that dude betting in Atlantic City who’s never seen us play….
by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Typical Baylor play today
Interception at the goalline gets negated by a BS PI after the pick. Oklahoma scores on the next play.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Penn St. is now battling for the official most overrated team in the country award. Followed closely by Mizzu and Texas Tech.
This category’s eternally Texas Tech’s. The fact that they’re only seven point favorites to a dreadful Kansas State team says a lot.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
If both Cal and Maryland win today, both will be ranked tomorrow. The Maryland loss isn’t looking as bad now.
They’re a much better team than everyone thought. I guess it was that loss to Middle Tennessee.
Adopted Son: Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 4, 2008 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Watch them lose to Virginia today so we can take all those nice things back.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Florida too.
Given how bad Arkansas is, they’re only up 14-0. Meaning, something fluky or Arkansas actually sustaining a drive past UF’s 27 yard line and this game gets real interesting.
Weather?
I’m leaving SF to head to the game – what’s the consensus on weather? Rain or not? Polo shirt fine or should I toss on a Cal hoodie?
rain looks unlikely from my apt in Oakland, but I wouldn’t exactly call it a nice day. hood it up.
by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 4, 2008 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Quick Question:
If we don’t make it to the Rose Bowl, how psyched would you be for a Texas-Cal Holiday Bowl match up?
It’d be pretty tight. But unbearable if we lose.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Kansas has come all the way back. 21-20
Adopted Son: Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 4, 2008 11:55 AM PDT reply actions
Boy. That wasn’t predictable at all.
(Iowa football ladies and gentleman!)
by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Iowa St.‘s QB just threw the worst interception I’ve ever seen. 28-20 Kansas.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Nate starting
Tedford just said on KGO that Nate is going to start
Ughhh
Adopted Son: Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 4, 2008 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Stupid Akron/Kent St.!! Double OT
Adopted Son: Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 4, 2008 12:36 PM PDT reply actions
END THIS STUPID GAME!!
Adopted Son: Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 4, 2008 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Yea, they’ll go to CAL/ASU after this game ends.
Adopted Son: Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 4, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
GAME OVER!
Adopted Son: Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 4, 2008 12:43 PM PDT reply actions
And you can try accessing ESPN360
For those who want to view ESPN360 but have Comcast or something,
Go to ESPN360 and where it says provider, choose Verizon.
You’ll get a pop-up. Enter the following and you’ll be good to go:
User: terptown11
Pswrd: terrapin1
Thanks to HaloBear on BearInsider for the tip! Hope it works, can’t be sure.
ESPN360 is working right now
Though there’s a good chance that the stream might get cut off halfway through
Awful pass
Adopted Son: Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 4, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Awful pass x2
Adopted Son: Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 4, 2008 12:49 PM PDT reply actions
Man, fourth or fifth swing/screen pass to Vereen today.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
They’re terrible.
Adopted Son: Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 4, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm far more concerned about the "1st and goal on the four yard line and no touchdown" than the white pants
but maybe that’s just me
There's no crying in baseball!
But if Rudy uses up all his mojo this week, you can curbstomp them next week!
by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
So far this year Cunningham seems to be able to make the hard catches.
He’s dropped two 1st downs…but he’s got some hands.
2Q is the big quarter
If they cut it to a TD we’re in trouble.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
cal fans always are fashionably late… what the crowd looks like in the 3Q is what our attendance really is.
If we had a PARKING LOT… then you might not see empty seats every 1Q.
Healthiest fans in the world! Gotta love walking uphill.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s Arizona State. Everyone has a nice start against them.
by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
heh, things are going so well (too well) that I
will be back for the third quarter or so and see what up then. (except for that pass)
alaska A (now in Colorado)
SHANE WAS BLOCKED!
in the replay shane was blocked from coming back inside… but Nate SHOULD HAVE seen he wasn’t there. !!!
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