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Cal v. USC 11.8.08 Second Quarter Thread

Use this thread to discuss the second quarter action.  A third quarter thread will arrive before the third quarter.

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Going into the second quarter against USC, how do you feel Cal is playing?
I feel Cal is playing very well
4 votes
I feel Cal is playing moderately well
14 votes
I feel Cal is playing moderately poorly
14 votes
I feel Cal is playing very poorly
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Nate, urgh, please be careful with Boateng.

by The Hombre on Nov 8, 2008 5:48 PM PST reply actions  

wow, great catch

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by HydroTech on Nov 8, 2008 5:48 PM PST reply actions  

Nice catch by Boateng

If that was Tha1, Tha1 would’ve been a pancake :(

by BleedinBlue on Nov 8, 2008 5:48 PM PST reply actions  

Its happened to him at SC before though

by LostRenegade7 on Nov 8, 2008 5:49 PM PST up reply actions  

There are way too many helmets popping off in college and pro.

by The Hombre on Nov 8, 2008 5:48 PM PST reply actions  

Seem to be a lot more this year

by BleedinBlue on Nov 8, 2008 5:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Damn it

"You motor boating son-of-a-bitch, You old sailor you!"

by Greedo on Nov 8, 2008 5:49 PM PST reply actions  

Eh. Seems like the same play that Nate threw against UCLA last year, just opposite side of the field.

by BleedinBlue on Nov 8, 2008 5:50 PM PST reply actions  

nah, totally differnet plays.

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by HydroTech on Nov 8, 2008 5:51 PM PST up reply actions  

He just needs to throw it out of bounds on that play.

by The Hombre on Nov 8, 2008 5:51 PM PST up reply actions  

nevermind

"You motor boating son-of-a-bitch, You old sailor you!"

by Greedo on Nov 8, 2008 5:50 PM PST reply actions  

What’s up with the announcer saying that isn’t roughing, he shoved him down way after the pass

by Tedfordisgod on Nov 8, 2008 5:52 PM PST reply actions  

Ehh…that was kinda lame.

by BearsNecessity on Nov 8, 2008 5:52 PM PST up reply actions  

On second look, that was as far after the play as i thought

by Tedfordisgod on Nov 8, 2008 5:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Riley only started practicing on Wednesday.

by BleedinBlue on Nov 8, 2008 5:53 PM PST up reply actions  

It could be a lot of things. However, putting in Riley against the USC defense a week after his concussion might jeopardize his entire football career. That has to be weighing on Tedford’s mind.

by The Hombre on Nov 8, 2008 5:54 PM PST up reply actions  

not just his football career, possibly his life. We don’t need bleeding brains.

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by HydroTech on Nov 8, 2008 5:55 PM PST up reply actions  

i would be pissed

if that call went against us

by racsan on Nov 8, 2008 5:53 PM PST reply actions  

So would I and I’ve seen plenty of calls like that go against us. That’s football.

by The Hombre on Nov 8, 2008 5:55 PM PST up reply actions  

wtf is an illegal snap?

by LostRenegade7 on Nov 8, 2008 5:55 PM PST reply actions  

and how does it happen prior to the snap

by Tedfordisgod on Nov 8, 2008 5:55 PM PST up reply actions  

damn it

"You motor boating son-of-a-bitch, You old sailor you!"

by Greedo on Nov 8, 2008 5:55 PM PST reply actions  

PI???

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by HydroTech on Nov 8, 2008 5:56 PM PST reply actions  

Looked like a WR got knocked down, and the defense stepped in after.

by BleedinBlue on Nov 8, 2008 5:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Cal never gets helped by the refs this much. EVER.

by The Hombre on Nov 8, 2008 5:56 PM PST reply actions  

good gawd. what luck

lets hope nate….. never mind.

alaska A residing in colorado.

by ak_A on Nov 8, 2008 5:56 PM PST reply actions  

wow, refs are handing us the game, we need to take control NOW

by LostRenegade7 on Nov 8, 2008 5:56 PM PST reply actions  

totally PI

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by HydroTech on Nov 8, 2008 5:56 PM PST reply actions  

That was terrible defense

My god. Kick a field goal and get out of here.

by BearsNecessity on Nov 8, 2008 5:57 PM PST reply actions  

Thank you Jesus

"You motor boating son-of-a-bitch, You old sailor you!"

by Greedo on Nov 8, 2008 5:57 PM PST reply actions  

Eh? Says Kendrick on the screen. Since when did they start putting penalties above the score bar?

by BleedinBlue on Nov 8, 2008 5:57 PM PST up reply actions  

This game is almost unwatchable

by Tedfordisgod on Nov 8, 2008 5:57 PM PST reply actions  

another flag?

"You motor boating son-of-a-bitch, You old sailor you!"

by Greedo on Nov 8, 2008 5:58 PM PST reply actions  

eh, how close do what have to be for field goal?

by LostRenegade7 on Nov 8, 2008 5:58 PM PST reply actions  

30 or so

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by HydroTech on Nov 8, 2008 5:59 PM PST up reply actions  

about the 40 yard line, but that’s a gambit

by kluge on Nov 8, 2008 5:59 PM PST up reply actions  

That would be a 57 yard field goal, so no. About the 25 realistically.

by The Hombre on Nov 8, 2008 6:00 PM PST up reply actions  

Pac10 Football!

(Clap, clap… clap clap clap)

by BeggarEd on Nov 8, 2008 5:59 PM PST reply actions  

We are going the wrong direction

by Tedfordisgod on Nov 8, 2008 6:00 PM PST reply actions  

Yeesh

The last ten plays have gone for a net of zero yards?

by BearsNecessity on Nov 8, 2008 6:00 PM PST reply actions  

wednesday? that's not that late...

steve young, joe montana, aaron rodgers won games post-head banging…longshore sucks!

by oski4u on Nov 8, 2008 6:00 PM PST reply actions  

Riley has a concussion, I’m not sure we’ll even see him at all today unless longshore gets injured

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by HydroTech on Nov 8, 2008 6:01 PM PST up reply actions  

so just calm down and deal with it, oski

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by HydroTech on Nov 8, 2008 6:01 PM PST up reply actions  

I’m torn. On the one hand I’m worried about putting in Riley, but on the other hand this is football. If the doctor’s give him the ok, if Riley wants to play, then I think he should be able to. It’s a game meant for warriors.

by The Hombre on Nov 8, 2008 6:03 PM PST up reply actions  

Riley could die. Seriously die if he gets another concussion this soon.

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by HydroTech on Nov 8, 2008 6:03 PM PST up reply actions  

hey, we’re keeping our D off the field. that’s going to be important tonight.

by Wham on Nov 8, 2008 6:01 PM PST reply actions  

our best hope is a “short” game where USC makes some crucial mistakes

by Tedfordisgod on Nov 8, 2008 6:02 PM PST reply actions  

this “drive” is taking forever, lol

by racsan on Nov 8, 2008 6:02 PM PST reply actions  

I have never felt worse about a 7.5 minute drive

by Tedfordisgod on Nov 8, 2008 6:03 PM PST reply actions  

I feel great about it. Tie game. Defense is fresh.

by The Hombre on Nov 8, 2008 6:04 PM PST up reply actions  

I was always worried after a big play TD, 15 second scoring drive, to be honest.

by BleedinBlue on Nov 8, 2008 6:05 PM PST up reply actions  

How important...

How important is a RB that can block? I remember a bunch of talk about Lynch being able to block; are our smaller RBs affecting any of that?

by BleedinBlue on Nov 8, 2008 6:04 PM PST reply actions  

Lynch once blocked 12 defenders on one play. That’s right, the defense had an extra man but it wasn’t called. Marshawn still managed to take care of them all.

by The Hombre on Nov 8, 2008 6:05 PM PST up reply actions  

i’ve noticed they aren’t very good at blocking their linebackers. not that many people can block mauluga, but still.

by Wham on Nov 8, 2008 6:05 PM PST up reply actions  

zing

"You motor boating son-of-a-bitch, You old sailor you!"

by Greedo on Nov 8, 2008 6:07 PM PST up reply actions  

Sanchez's ankle doesn't seem to bother him at all so far

Let’s hope he does a Longshore ’07 and is hobbling in the second half.

ಠ_ಠ

by Berkelium97 on Nov 8, 2008 6:07 PM PST reply actions  

that looked more like blown coverage to me…3 safeties in the same area?

by kluge on Nov 8, 2008 6:09 PM PST up reply actions  

Sanchez is fragile. If we Pain Train him it will pay dividends. Worth the risk.

by The Hombre on Nov 8, 2008 6:09 PM PST up reply actions  

That blitz seem delayed and opened up a huge area for the pass

by Tedfordisgod on Nov 8, 2008 6:11 PM PST up reply actions  

Anyone in pro or college football who calls screen passes is an idiot. End of story.

by The Hombre on Nov 8, 2008 6:10 PM PST reply actions  

We need to respond here. We can’t be down by more than 7 at the half.

by The Hombre on Nov 8, 2008 6:11 PM PST reply actions  

Was that throw bobbled?

Looked like it hit the ground. Should’ve been reviewed.

by BearsNecessity on Nov 8, 2008 6:12 PM PST reply actions  

bobbled

I concur; they should have at least reviewed it.

by Longhorn@Berkeley on Nov 8, 2008 6:13 PM PST up reply actions  

One more post from Paragon and he’s banned.

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by HydroTech on Nov 8, 2008 6:14 PM PST up reply actions  

your sarcasm is not appreciated, Paragon. Stop being an ass.

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by HydroTech on Nov 8, 2008 6:14 PM PST up reply actions  

OSU defeats UCLA 34-6

It looked a lot like our game. It was close in the first half, then OSU started capitalizing on UCLA’s turnovers. UCLA had 4 turnovers.

ಠ_ಠ

by Berkelium97 on Nov 8, 2008 6:13 PM PST reply actions  

Riley needs to warm up.

by The Hombre on Nov 8, 2008 6:15 PM PST reply actions  

Longshore, duh

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by HydroTech on Nov 8, 2008 6:16 PM PST up reply actions  

That series of penalties really sucked

I don’t blame anyone specific. We’re still in this.

ಠ_ಠ

by Berkelium97 on Nov 8, 2008 6:17 PM PST up reply actions  

I don’t think Longshore is playing great, but I’m hesitant to risk Riley’s LIFE.

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by HydroTech on Nov 8, 2008 6:17 PM PST up reply actions  

I agree that if there is any risk to Riley playing, he shouldn’t play in this one.

by Tedfordisgod on Nov 8, 2008 6:18 PM PST up reply actions  

I’m torn. As a fan I want him to play. As a rationale human being, and a risk adverse person, I don’t think he should even be in pads tonight.

by The Hombre on Nov 8, 2008 6:19 PM PST up reply actions  

Brain damage isn’t fun stuff.

by BleedinBlue on Nov 8, 2008 6:18 PM PST up reply actions  

Does nobody know that dual concussions = bleeding brain = death???

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by HydroTech on Nov 8, 2008 6:18 PM PST up reply actions  

Yes Hydro

Your dream scenario is about to be enacted.

by BearsNecessity on Nov 8, 2008 6:18 PM PST up reply actions  

lol, rec’d!

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by HydroTech on Nov 8, 2008 6:18 PM PST up reply actions  

I guess we can't trust Nate with it

He’d throw it to Pete Carroll or something.

ಠ_ಠ

by Berkelium97 on Nov 8, 2008 6:19 PM PST up reply actions  

dude, riley's on scholarship to PLAY

if he played for a real team, he’d go in

by oski4u on Nov 8, 2008 6:19 PM PST reply actions  

damn, Cal's not a real team?

Who do I contact for a refund?

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by HydroTech on Nov 8, 2008 6:20 PM PST up reply actions  

You want to risk his life and livelihood for one game?

Adopted son of in limbo Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Nov 8, 2008 6:20 PM PST up reply actions  

is it just me or is our run game shut down?

by kluge on Nov 8, 2008 6:21 PM PST reply actions  

the key to us winning games is in passing the ball, anyways… but yeah, our run game hasn’t been so hot

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by HydroTech on Nov 8, 2008 6:21 PM PST up reply actions  

Seems like it has been for a while.

by BleedinBlue on Nov 8, 2008 6:22 PM PST up reply actions  

Good catch by Tucker, but he’s shaken >.<

by BleedinBlue on Nov 8, 2008 6:21 PM PST reply actions  

Go to Long’s. Go to the pharmacist and ask for real Sudafed. Take 6. There you go.

by The Hombre on Nov 8, 2008 6:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Crap, they’re testing Tucker’s leg.

by BleedinBlue on Nov 8, 2008 6:23 PM PST reply actions  

Especially slow considering how few possessions there have been

by Tedfordisgod on Nov 8, 2008 6:25 PM PST up reply actions  

2006 Cal-USC was pretty slow in the first half, too, wasn’t it?

by BleedinBlue on Nov 8, 2008 6:25 PM PST up reply actions  

I was just thinking that.

by The Hombre on Nov 8, 2008 6:26 PM PST up reply actions  

oh dear lord longshore

by kluge on Nov 8, 2008 6:26 PM PST reply actions  

Yeah. 2 USC players bearing down on you is totally his fault.

by BleedinBlue on Nov 8, 2008 6:27 PM PST up reply actions  

real teams =

texas, oklahoma, sc, penn st….winners! they would play riley today! time to ge tthat “protect the student” mentality out of cal, and ucla, and stanford, and other schools that have no record of success

by oski4u on Nov 8, 2008 6:27 PM PST reply actions  

Are you serious? Those teams have played players with concussions?

by BleedinBlue on Nov 8, 2008 6:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Might be time to stop feeding it.

Adopted son of in limbo Brad Hennessey. Beloved for a stolen base much like Dave Roberts

by AndYourBirdCanSing on Nov 8, 2008 6:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Perhaps Riley is okay. But I’m not sure it’s worth the risk. Concussions are serious. Most take longer than a week to fully 100% heal.

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by HydroTech on Nov 8, 2008 6:30 PM PST up reply actions  

that was a week ago!

yeah…it’s not worth the risk to win. let’s have fun in el paso this year.

by oski4u on Nov 8, 2008 6:30 PM PST reply actions  

Concussions often take LONGER than week to heal. Did you know that when you suffer a concussion you are more susceptible to them in the future?

I want to win too, Oski. But I’m not sure it’s worth Riley’s life.

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by HydroTech on Nov 8, 2008 6:34 PM PST up reply actions  

Nice play by Jordan

by BleedinBlue on Nov 8, 2008 6:31 PM PST reply actions  

Hopefully that will inspire Jordan for the second half

by Tedfordisgod on Nov 8, 2008 6:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Nice job Jordan

He’s going to be great for the next two years

ಠ_ಠ

by Berkelium97 on Nov 8, 2008 6:31 PM PST reply actions  

game seems right on track

only thing we’re missing is some points by our d

by kluge on Nov 8, 2008 6:31 PM PST reply actions  

Nate hate is overboard

We have a make-shift OL w/ multiple injuries and average WR’s. Nate is under a ton of pressure almost every play. He’s made some bad throws… but the hating is terrible. Not SO bad here, but unbearable on Bear insider. WTF do people want? A completely untested Mansion to come in against USC???

by BeggarEd on Nov 8, 2008 6:33 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

I think Tedford is too smart and too good of a guy to put in Riley tonight. A Stoops, a Saban, a Mac Brown, those assclowns would put him in and risk his health. So you’re right, tonight Longshore is our guy.

I’m not sure Nate can lead us to victory, but this is his chance to redeem himself and I’ll be rooting for him. If the game becomes out of reach, which I doubt it will for a while, then sure, put in Mansion. Until then we should all be pulling for Longshore tonight.

by The Hombre on Nov 8, 2008 6:38 PM PST up reply actions  

People expect LOngshore to block the blitzers, pass the ball, and catch it himself – every single play.

I think this year’s offense is the worst of the past few years. To expect this offense to score on USC’s defense is a lot to ask.

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by HydroTech on Nov 8, 2008 6:39 PM PST up reply actions  

It’s ridiculous when Cal’s DEFENSE gives up a 30-yd play… and someone pipes up, “Put in Riley!”… It’s gotten out of hand.

by BeggarEd on Nov 8, 2008 6:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Chedle and Edwards are playing horribly so far

whenever Edwards is subbed in, he’s getting shed and allowing penetration. Our decimated OL is making a huge difference over 2006 when we had some time to throw.

by danzig on Nov 8, 2008 6:33 PM PST reply actions  

Yeah the weak O-line deficiency has finally reared its ugly head.

by BearsNecessity on Nov 8, 2008 6:36 PM PST up reply actions  

We’re going to need turnovers and short fields. If USC doesn’t turn it over we’re screwed.

by BearsNecessity on Nov 8, 2008 6:36 PM PST up reply actions  

actually im surprised there haven’t been any turnovers yet (asides from the non-ints)

by kluge on Nov 8, 2008 6:38 PM PST up reply actions  

i just saw tim tebow run in from 20

riley can do that, nate cant…i’ll hate nate, esp. after sc last year, and stanford, and ucla….

by oski4u on Nov 8, 2008 6:38 PM PST reply actions  

No Turnovers

And the Bears are still in this thing! And it took a fantastic throw-and-catch to put USC up 7. This is exactly the type of game we need if the Bears are to pull out a win.

BUT, the opening drive of the second half is absolutely critical. For whatever reason, Cal has sucked coming out after the half (e.g., Tucson). Come up with a stop, though, and this one is going to the wire.

C’mon you Bears!! I cracked open a special bottle of Lost Abbey’s “Judgment Day”—one of the best damn beers there is—just for this game. Don’t let me down.

Go Bears!

by California Pete on Nov 8, 2008 6:40 PM PST reply actions  

I’d love to see an INT or Dirty Sanchez sack.

by The Hombre on Nov 8, 2008 6:41 PM PST up reply actions  

From what I’ve seen in the news, the coaching staff has decided to play conservatively in second halves when we have the lead. Maybe it’ll be different this game?

by BleedinBlue on Nov 8, 2008 6:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Roll the dice!

Go Bears!

by California Pete on Nov 8, 2008 6:47 PM PST up reply actions  

Do you believe in miracles?

If WASHINGTON is flirting with a win tonight, then anything is possible. They lead ASU 19-16

ಠ_ಠ

by Berkelium97 on Nov 8, 2008 6:43 PM PST reply actions  

NEW THREAD

NEW THREAD

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by HydroTech on Nov 8, 2008 6:50 PM PST reply actions  

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