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Cal v. Arizona State 10.4.08 Pre-Game And First Quarter

P1_marshawn_tiny by TwistNHook on in Football

Since 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.  

Poll
Before the start of the Cal v. ASU game, how would you characterize your attitude towards Cal football's performance?
I feel Cal will perform very well
27 votes
I feel Cal will perform moderately well
27 votes
I feel Cal will perform moderately poorly
1 votes
I feel Cal will perform very poorly
0 votes

55 votes | Poll has closed

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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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by HydroTech on Oct 4, 2008 8:17 AM PDT   0 recs

From College Football Gameday.

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by HydroTech on Oct 4, 2008 8:23 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

They WHAT?

I think I’m going to be sick.

by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 8:34 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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!

by LovinBlue on Oct 4, 2008 8:39 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Could be. Although I think we got nothing on Alabama fans.

by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 9:49 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

OK, you all wanted Longshore so, so bad. Now let’s see how he does.

by CaliSeth on Oct 4, 2008 9:32 AM PDT   0 recs

It's a gametime decision

We won’t know for a couple hours.

ಠ_ಠ

by Berkelium97 on Oct 4, 2008 9:47 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I have a pretty strong feeling he is the starter, and given that I am a renowned psychic…

by CaliSeth on Oct 4, 2008 10:00 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I’ve heard Aaron Rodgers might be the starter. How does that sound?

by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 10:08 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ah you funny guy you! Yes, Aaron will be the starter against Atlanta. I say that knowing it to be so.

by CaliSeth on Oct 4, 2008 10:12 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Iowa St. 14, Kansas 0

No way Iowa State holds onto this.

by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 10:15 AM PDT   0 recs

Yeah huh!

by CaliSeth on Oct 4, 2008 10:19 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

17-0

This’ll be an awesome comeback by Rock Chalk.

by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 10:21 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ur avatar is freaky as hell man.

by CaliSeth on Oct 4, 2008 10:22 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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?

by CaliSeth on Oct 4, 2008 10:33 AM PDT   0 recs

Line dropped to 8.5, settled at 8 yesterday.

by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 10:35 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

The gamblers always have faith in us. Why?

by CaliSeth on Oct 4, 2008 10:37 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I was wrong

Man, that seems really high for me. People must be way down on ASU.

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by CBKWit on Oct 4, 2008 10:37 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Well if we win today I can guarantee that we climb back into the top 25. Knocking on a lot of wood

by CaliSeth on Oct 4, 2008 10:39 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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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by CBKWit on Oct 4, 2008 10:40 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Penn St. is now battling for the official most overrated team in the country award. Followed closely by Mizzu and Texas Tech.

by CaliSeth on Oct 4, 2008 10:41 AM PDT   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

If both Cal and Maryland win today, both will be ranked tomorrow. The Maryland loss isn’t looking as bad now.

by CaliSeth on Oct 4, 2008 10:53 AM PDT   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

I think the most impressive score of the day so far

is Duke holding on down 3-0 with Georgia Tech.

by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 4, 2008 11:01 AM PDT   0 recs

k nvm down 10-0 now.

by Spazzy Mcgee on Oct 4, 2008 11:02 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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.

by Nashville on Oct 4, 2008 11:15 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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?

by Rishi on Oct 4, 2008 11:06 AM PDT   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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?

by Thoroughbred on Oct 4, 2008 11:24 AM PDT   0 recs

It’d be pretty tight. But unbearable if we lose.

by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 11:44 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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   0 recs

Boy. That wasn’t predictable at all.

(Iowa football ladies and gentleman!)

by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 11:57 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Nate starting

Tedford just said on KGO that Nate is going to start

by Shadwhand on Oct 4, 2008 12:24 PM PDT   0 recs

CaliSeth strikes again!

by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 12:26 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ughhh

Adopted Son: Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Oct 4, 2008 12:27 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I, for one, am cheering this. <3 N8

by Shadwhand on Oct 4, 2008 12:32 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

I'm getting Kentst vs Akron in OT

… are you guys getting the game??? What’s happening?

by danzig on Oct 4, 2008 12:37 PM PDT   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ahem… i mean… WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFF?

by danzig on Oct 4, 2008 12:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I’m still getting Akron… on gameplan.

by danzig on Oct 4, 2008 12:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I’m getting this game – its just not in HD.

by Shadwhand on Oct 4, 2008 12:42 PM PDT   0 recs

i’m on the east coast.

by danzig on Oct 4, 2008 12:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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   0 recs

Whoa… i’m getting it now… white pants???

by danzig on Oct 4, 2008 12:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Is it just me...

Are we… are we moving the chains with ease? Really?

by BleedinBlue on Oct 4, 2008 12:45 PM PDT   0 recs

i’ve only seen 3 plays but vereen is moving, moving, moving.. and that means our OL isn pushing pushing pushing.

by danzig on Oct 4, 2008 12:46 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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.

by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 12:46 PM PDT   0 recs

ESPN360 is working right now

Though there’s a good chance that the stream might get cut off halfway through

by Mister Pie on Oct 4, 2008 12:47 PM PDT   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

"longshore does not see him" sheesh.

wide open tight end.

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Oct 4, 2008 12:49 PM PDT   0 recs

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   0 recs

looks like he was looking for a very tall WR on a simple end zone out route…. who that WR was… i have no idea.

by danzig on Oct 4, 2008 12:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Wild one in Iowa State

Kansas 35 Iowa State 33, Iowa State recovers an onside kick. 1:11 left.

by BearsNecessity on Oct 4, 2008 12:50 PM PDT   0 recs

Sweet!

Finally a good kickoff!

by BleedinBlue on Oct 4, 2008 12:51 PM PDT   0 recs

that drive was 14 plays? AND we have a kickoff not out of bounds? I’m SHOCKED!

by danzig on Oct 4, 2008 12:51 PM PDT   0 recs

Rudy Carpenter looks like your stereotypical homicidal pedophile.

by Shadwhand on Oct 4, 2008 12:52 PM PDT   0 recs