12.20.08 Bowl Game and Cal v. Nevada Basketball Open Thread

by ragnarok on Dec 20, 2008 8:00 AM PST in Basketball Comment 172 comments

Who else is jonesin' for some college football? Who else is up at 8AM today just to watch the first bowl game, no matter who's playing? Am I the only crazy-obsessed person around here?

For some info on all of today's games, check out Yellow Fever's Bowl Game Blowout! I.

First up: Wake Forest vs. Navy in the inaugural EagleBank Bowl (lol wut?) at 8AM this morning on ESPN.

Then: Colorado State vs. Fresno State in the New Mexico Bowl at 11:30AM on ESPN.

Followed by: Memphis vs. South Florida in the inaugural magicJack St. Petersburg Bowl at 1:30PM on ESPN2. When I first heard of this bowl game, I wondered why they were holding a bowl game in Russia; was anyone else confused?

Take a break at 3PM and switch over to CSN Bay Area +, where Cal Basketball resumes after its break for finals to take on the Nevada Wolfpack.

Finally: #16 BYU vs. Arizona in the Pioneer Las Vegas Bowl at 5PM on ESPN.

EDIT: Also, if you haven't heard, Cal completed its 2009 football schedule with a home game vs. Eastern Washington on September 12. As of now, the schedule features 12 straight weeks of football -- no BYE weeks. From the article:

Cal will try to make adjustments, but Tedford has said he'd like to keep the Big Game as the traditional season-ender.

As of now, the schedule stands as follows:

Sept. 5 - Maryland
Sept. 12 - Eastern Washington
Sept. 19 - at Minnesota
Sept. 26 - at Oregon
Oct. 3 - USC
Oct. 10 - at Washington
Oct. 17 - at UCLA
Oct. 24 - Washington State
Oct. 31 - at Arizona State
Nov. 7 - Oregon State
Nov. 14 - Arizona
Nov. 21 - at Stanford

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man, i like Navy, and i like watching the option, but i could really do without the announcers continuing to verbally fellate the Navy players as heroes and such. yes, the great, serving their country and such. i just don’t need to hear it all game.

So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!

by ragnarok on Dec 20, 2008 8:43 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

wow, 47 yard FG

13-0 Navy.

So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!

by ragnarok on Dec 20, 2008 8:48 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

man, Wake sucks

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 Dec 20, 2008 8:58 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

i know! i’m highly disappointed. looks like i’m gonna be 0-1 in the bowl pick ’em.

So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!

by ragnarok on Dec 20, 2008 9:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

ugh

wow, they really suck! two fumbles returned for TDs?

my wife sez: “Maybe Wake Forest should keep a better hold on their balls.”

So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!

by ragnarok on Dec 20, 2008 9:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

ok, TD overturned, but still…

So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!

by ragnarok on Dec 20, 2008 9:11 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That overturned TD is going to be the end of that one

Can’t wait for Wake to put up 3 TDs in the third quarter.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 9:32 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

they looked a lot better on that final drive. overturning the TD (which was the right call, BTW) was a huge turning point in this game.

So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!

by ragnarok on Dec 20, 2008 9:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

looks like wake defense has figured out the option...

So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!

by ragnarok on Dec 20, 2008 9:51 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Maybe I will get my 1 bowl pick-em point

by norcalnick on Dec 20, 2008 10:09 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Who the hell put Navy as their 34 point pick??? Yikes.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 10:34 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I thought I had it higher than 22

I put 34 on Bama…

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 20, 2008 11:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

ooops

I think that was me. Forgot to move around the games, so they were all still in order…..

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Dec 20, 2008 9:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Actually, I’m happy that this wasn’t based on spreads. I’d be apopleptic after that garbage TD.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 10:58 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Never mind. I thought it was trading at -3. -2.5 didn’t make a difference.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 11:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Lots of big-time recruits are at Cal this weekend. Check out yesterday’s DBD for the names.

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 20, 2008 11:16 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

For those who are lazy.

"JC DT Johnny Tivao***, OL Charles Ragland (not rated), and OL Mark Brazinski****

De’Von Flournoy****, a soft USC commit, who recently opened up his recruiting like so many other USC commits are doing

and

Isi Sofele***, a tiny scatback with primo quicks. I loved his tape; he looks like a dangerous special teams player. He’s a tinier version of Keola Antolin with crazy cutting ability."

Also we apparently have picked up Charles Siddoway from Eugene.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 11:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

How many recruits has USC lost this year? I feel like every day this week we’ve heard about someone decommitting from USC. Have any of the recruits on offense cited the loss of Sarkisian as a factor?

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Dec 20, 2008 11:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

A few. I guess all they really wanted this year was Barkley, because he’s their only big get. It’s a surprisingly thin class at this point, although I guess they’re counting on the 5 stars to commit later on (like Kennard and whomever else is available).

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 11:35 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Siddoway's a 4 star OT for those who didn't know

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 11:40 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Our recruiting class is shaping up nicely thus far. Could be a top 20 recruiting class when it’s all done.

www.californiagoldenblogs.com

by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 11:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Strange to say it, but our biggest Q mark for the next two years (as it has been for the past two years) could very well be quarterback. Ironies of ironies for a Tedford-led team.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 11:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, pretty ironic.

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by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 11:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I like our chances for both Flournoy and Carroll… they’ll take Young and Cunningham’s spots. I love poaching the Trojans. Seems like Sarkisian’s departure really hurt since they won’t follow him to UDub but will stay in the Pac-10

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 20, 2008 11:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I watched the videos from the little 3 star RB coming in this weekend. I put my thoughts in the DBD.

www.californiagoldenblogs.com

by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 11:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

One of my best friend’s little brother is the starting FB for Fresno State. I’m about to head out to lunch to watch the game.

www.californiagoldenblogs.com

by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 11:47 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

ESPN profile here. I think he starts. Perhaps not, but he is on special teams a lot.

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by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 11:49 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

2009 Schedule

Correct me if I’m wrong, but doesn’t Eastern Washington count as a BYE week?

Go Bears!

by California Pete on Dec 20, 2008 12:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Not if we have a freak Rulon Davis/Jahvid Best vs, Colo State injury fest

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 20, 2008 12:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

What's the deal with Colorado State's RB?

Showing off the belly with his jersey? I guess it’s working though – neither team has any run defense.

by norcalnick on Dec 20, 2008 12:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

This game has been a joke. It’s like they send both defenses over the border to get them high before the game. Explains the Holiday Bowl every single year.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 1:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You’re just bitter cuz you picked Navy and Colo State

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 20, 2008 1:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Going for it on 4th and 6 down 1 at midfield with 25 minutes left takes an impressive bit of stupidity. DAMN RAMS.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 1:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Cal 10th in RPI as of now

http://realtimerpi.com/rpi_Men.html

Arizona losing big to UNLV in Vegas, where we handled them soundly… Will Cal have enough healthy bigs to make the tourney? We have excellent shooters.

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 20, 2008 1:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

go rams!

good to see CSU win. There’s a good chance all of the teams that Cal lost to will win their bowl game.

by MCM711 on Dec 20, 2008 2:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Dang, I picked FSU. Assuming USF holds on I’m 2/3 today.

Sheriff of the Welcome Team
In Spite of Twist!

by Spazzy Mcgee on Dec 20, 2008 2:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You forgot about the Zona/BYU nightcap. Unless you’re abstaining?

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 2:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I did forget. I have BYU, but I don’t think I assigned it very many confidence points.

Sheriff of the Welcome Team
In Spite of Twist!

by Spazzy Mcgee on Dec 20, 2008 3:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Fuck I lost a truckload of points on Fresno...

Anybody have a justintv link for the Cal game?

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 20, 2008 2:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Live stream

http://www.justin.tv/calbears

by danzig on Dec 20, 2008 3:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Hahaha, the Cal crowd is doing the “Air Ball” chant.

by danzig on Dec 20, 2008 3:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Is this the worst announcer ever?

Not sure who he is, but he refers to Nevada as “We” and to all the Nevada players by first name. It is just weird…

by Tedfordisgod on Dec 20, 2008 3:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

It’s the Nevada radio network. I think the color guy is a former coach of the team.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 4:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

*TV network

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 4:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That was an ugly end possession.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 3:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yes, this guy is horrible....

I just keep thinking to myself, “boy, I’m glad I don’t live in Reno.”

by 33SwisherSweet on Dec 20, 2008 4:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

What an offensive explosion!!!!

by racsan on Dec 20, 2008 4:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

How long has he been waiting to use that throw away line?

re: Randle; “Boy, Good things come in small packages.” This tv team makes it like we are a dominate team. These guys are laughable.

by 33SwisherSweet on Dec 20, 2008 4:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

BOOM GOT THO

Nice finishing six minutes.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 4:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

yeah

play-by-play announcer Rich Cellini and color analysts Dave Bollwinkel and former Wolf Pack head coach Len Stevens will share the announcing duties for Nevada’s men’s basketball broadcasts this season.

Len Stevens is the most bad ass announcer ever.

by 33SwisherSweet on Dec 20, 2008 4:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I assume we won?

Game feed went out.

by 33SwisherSweet on Dec 20, 2008 5:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 5:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

WHO'S READY FOR THE LAS VEGAS BOWL?!?!

I’m excited and ready to watch!

www.californiagoldenblogs.com

by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 5:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'm ready to be in Vegas right now

Nice time of the year to be there.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 5:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

me too

I sort of wish we went to the Vegas bowl.

www.californiagoldenblogs.com

by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 5:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Wildcats lucky there

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 5:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Had Arizona challenged the play, would that play be reviewable?

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by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 5:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Oops, I mean BYU.

www.californiagoldenblogs.com

by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 5:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Probably. The whistle did not blow until after the play. Not sure if you’d win that one.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 5:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I picked Arizona to win with 1 confidence point.

www.californiagoldenblogs.com

by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 5:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Dang, I have BYU with 20 points. I think my lowest confidence is Oregon over Okie State

Sheriff of the Welcome Team
In Spite of Twist!

by Spazzy Mcgee on Dec 20, 2008 5:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I had to pick Pitt with one point. No Rodgers brothers = Pac-10’s loss

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 20, 2008 6:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re Bowl Pick 'em

I’m wondering, who did those participating choose to win with one confidence point?
I chose Oregon over OkSt.

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Dec 20, 2008 5:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Well, i chose Arizona over BYU.

www.californiagoldenblogs.com

by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 5:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

On the opposite end of hte spectrum, my 32 point pick was Bama over Utah.

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by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 5:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You mean 34 point? Anyway, Bama over Utah was my 34 pick too.

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Dec 20, 2008 5:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You can still change those around until gametime, depending on how many slots are left.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 5:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

my 1 pointer is East Carolina over Kentucky

by MCM711 on Dec 20, 2008 5:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Holiday Bowl. My highest confidence is USC over Penn St, then Bama over Utah, then Mizzou over NWestern

Sheriff of the Welcome Team
In Spite of Twist!

by Spazzy Mcgee on Dec 20, 2008 6:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i think northwestern has a good shot.

by MCM711 on Dec 20, 2008 6:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Mike Thomas just expressed all Pac-10 fans’ feelings towards Mike Stoops. Kudos to Mike!

by norcalnick on Dec 20, 2008 5:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I’m disappointed that Fresno State lost. I knew CSU had a chance, but I didn’t think they’d actually win. I lost 12 points with that game.

www.californiagoldenblogs.com

by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 5:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

fresno state definitely more talented, but CSU was jacked up and seemed to have more fans there

by MCM711 on Dec 20, 2008 5:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I didn’t watch a second. The moment I saw Fresno score I turned it off in mortal fear.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 5:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It seems like all games you watch give you mortal fear.

www.californiagoldenblogs.com

by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 5:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Not true

The Civil War was a very pleasant experience.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 5:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I lost 10 points on Fresno, too. Indeed, I’m off to a stellar 1-for-3 start, which might wind up 1 AND 3 if BYU can’t turn it around. At least my other loss today (Navy), so far, was my single pointer.

Go Bears!

by California Pete on Dec 20, 2008 6:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i lost 25

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 20, 2008 6:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

got 32 from SF tho

and 22 from wake

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 20, 2008 6:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Clutch hold by the Arizona holder.

www.californiagoldenblogs.com

by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 6:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Hydro, are you more terrified of Mike Stoops as HC or Sonny Dykes as future OC taking over the reins one day?

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 6:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I can't type that

*current OC, future coach.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 6:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I guess Mike Stoops as HC. However, the one thing which terrifies me the most is that TwistNHook is actually somebody’s lawyer!

www.californiagoldenblogs.com

by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 6:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Terrell Turner be messing things up. Gotta catch those! I need my 1 point Arizona win!

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by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 6:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Tracy Slocum

is suspended for the bowl game. Tedford did not disclose why.

I want as much depth back there as possible, so I hope he doesn’t transfer.

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 20, 2008 6:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

He was probably riding that stupid scooter again. That’s too bad.

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Dec 20, 2008 7:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I really feel like this would be a loss if he left.

He’s a fantastic insurance policy

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 20, 2008 7:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Is there a reason you think he might transfer?

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Dec 20, 2008 7:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

not anything i've heard

but he’s pretty much in no man’s land here when he could be featured at fresno state in his home town

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 20, 2008 7:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Probably academic, especially this close to finals season.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 7:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

team got drug tested recently too

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 20, 2008 7:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

How do you know that?

It'll be just you, me, and Peter Nincompoop.

by BeastMode on Dec 20, 2008 7:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh yeah, it is about that time. I’m not saying that is the reason. But the team does get drug tested about this time.

www.californiagoldenblogs.com

by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 8:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think grades are in yet

finals just ended today

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Dec 20, 2008 9:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t know if Cal used to be different, but I routinely got my grades the day after I took the final for that class.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 20, 2008 10:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, so how do you know this? It isn’t reported anywhere I can find…

Sheriff of the Welcome Team
In Spite of Twist!

by Spazzy Mcgee on Dec 20, 2008 9:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Rivals messageboard

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 20, 2008 10:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

What the hell is going on

It should be 4th down.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 7:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

This is what happens when you trust 26 points to a Mike Stoops coached team

Should be 28-7 right now. Unbelievable tardboxes.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 7:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I was originally thinking of picking Arizona in this matchup because they have a pretty talented team this year and BYU wasn’t that impressive down the stretch. Stoops is why I picked BYU. If Arizona had a decent coach, I definitely would have picked them.

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Dec 20, 2008 7:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m starting to think beating BYU in Vegas might have been our most impressive bowl victory in the Tedford era. Those Mormons take the sin out of Sin City.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 7:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

They’ve been ultra sloppy tonight and they’re still winning. Sure this fumble gets overturned too.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 7:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno, Cal beat a pretty good Aggie team in 2006. And, the offensive performance against Va Tech was epic.

It'll be just you, me, and Peter Nincompoop.

by BeastMode on Dec 20, 2008 7:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

We’re at a distinct disadvantage when we send college kids to face Mormons in Vegas.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 7:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Very true.

It'll be just you, me, and Peter Nincompoop.

by BeastMode on Dec 20, 2008 7:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

These fumbles are incredible. I feel like I’m watching the Butterball Turkeybowl.

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Dec 20, 2008 7:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

That’s an insult to the Butterball.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 7:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Mike Patrick has been announcing football for 20 years

I still don’t think he understands anything about the game except people are supposed to hit each other.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 7:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

He has been extra horrible this game

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 20, 2008 7:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

More Miami players suspended

don’t think they were contributors tho

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 20, 2008 7:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Has Tuitama been sacked at all in this game?

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Dec 20, 2008 7:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

That's a neat little playcall

We should run that with Ta’ufo’ou in the Emerald.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 7:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

What a wasted year for Zona

I’ve said this before, but they really should have been at least 9-3 this season. Stoops, stoops, stoops

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 20, 2008 7:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

There is nothing wasted at all about ending up in Vegas.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 7:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Well, except the athletes at 4 am tonight.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 7:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Nailed it!

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Dec 20, 2008 7:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Imagine how much Beaver these Wildcats are getting tonight.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 20, 2008 8:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t think beavers live in Las Vegas since there is so little water.

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by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 8:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

He’s talking about all those Oregon State coeds who had Rose Bowl tickets and decided to road trip to Vegas instead.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 8:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought he was talking about Vagina

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 20, 2008 8:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Nailed it!

(Hopefully).

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 20, 2008 9:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

But their homebase (Hoover Dam) is only an hour away! And the Cougars are on full prowl tonight!

(I’m running out of stupid puns. HALP!)

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 20, 2008 8:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Stoops is an idiot

but I’m really pissed at Mendelhall (I picked BYU) for that moronic field goal attempt. You may as well hand Arizona the momentum – and a FG was only going to tie the game anyway

by norcalnick on Dec 20, 2008 7:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Stoops nearly paid you back there

13 yard punt, awesome.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 8:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

If you picked Arizona, I’m sure you would be equally pissed about that fake field goal that turned into a whopping 13-yard punt.

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Dec 20, 2008 8:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Was that BYU's first sack of the game?

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Dec 20, 2008 8:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yep.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 8:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That is like the tenth fumble for BYU tonight

It’s a tribute to Stoops that they’re only down by 10.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 8:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Great pick

Time for Arizona to run 20 seconds off the clock and punt it right back. Morons.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 8:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Neither team deserves to win

by norcalnick on Dec 20, 2008 8:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It looks like it’s over for the Stormin’ Mormons. Not even Mike Stoops can save them now.

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Dec 20, 2008 8:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

In spite of Mike Stoops they BEAR DOWN.

How did Arizona come up with that expression again?

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 8:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

An Arizona player back in the early 20th century was involved in an accident and died not long after. Apparently he said something about how the team should “bear down.”

"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.

by Berkelium97 on Dec 20, 2008 8:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Mike Stoops = Slayer of Mormons.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 20, 2008 8:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Watching Baltimore-Dallas

Christ, John Harbaugh looks exactly like his bro.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 8:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

He’s less of a douche who says stupid stuff for publicity

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 20, 2008 8:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

If they make the FG...

This will get interesting

by norcalnick on Dec 20, 2008 8:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

special teams is killer!

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by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 8:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

But no

3 missed FGs for BYU. Aren’t they supposed to play fundamentally strong football?

by norcalnick on Dec 20, 2008 8:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That BYU kicker is going to have an awful ride home

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yeehaw

Arizona wins and gets me 1 confidence point!

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by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 8:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Oh God

They rush the field in the bowl game too???

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 8:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

It’s been 10 years!!!

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by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 8:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, kinda justified…

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by Rishi on Dec 20, 2008 8:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

The students have been waiting for 10 years???

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 9:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

We’ve been waiting for a Rose Bowl for 50 years???

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by Rishi on Dec 20, 2008 9:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You were alive in 1959???

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 9:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I mean, sure most of those students haven’t been waiting the ten years, just like all of us haven’t been waiting fifty years, but that doesn’t change the significance of the event.

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by Rishi on Dec 20, 2008 9:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I can’t wait to see you rush the field when we win the Rose Bowl and then get mangled by security guards. That might be greater than the game itself.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 9:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It wouldn’t be the first time…

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by Rishi on Dec 20, 2008 9:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree. Sort of lame. Even though it was 10 years, it’s not like they won by some amazing play at the end.

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by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 9:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Serious discussion

Is “amazing play at end of game” the only legit reason to rush the field? Suppose Cal’s playing #1 USC next year and wins by seven. Should we not rush the field then?

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by Rishi on Dec 20, 2008 9:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I think that when the win isn’t spontaneous and in doubt, then it takes away from the fun of the celebration.

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by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 9:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

e.g. Tech over Texas: Good moment to rush the field

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 20, 2008 9:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Or Iowa over Penn State.

God, I’m waiting for one of those moments.

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by Rishi on Dec 20, 2008 9:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I think a team can still rush the field even if the win isn’t spontaneous, but then there is a higher requirement that the win be a big win.

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by HydroTech on Dec 20, 2008 9:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed. Just wondering.

As long as you weren’t one of those people thumbing their nose at students rushing the field after Tennessee. Or were you?!?!?!?

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by Rishi on Dec 20, 2008 9:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Dude. That was the lamest rush ever. What the hell was that?

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 9:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Revenge factor + beating SEC team = !!!

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by Rishi on Dec 20, 2008 9:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

USC’s not going to be #1 next year. They lose a ton on defense. Florida and Texas will certainly be ranked above them and face no serious tests the first month.

I really don’t like it if we’re ranked. Did we rush the field when we stomped a higher ranked Oregon team? The only reason we’d do it is if it was a close victory decided on some critical play. Otherwise it’s a little bit lame.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 9:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Eh, I dunno, I’d make an exemption for actually beating USC, personally, but I understand where you’re coming from.

Of course, USC won’t be #1, but this is purely hypothetical.

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by Rishi on Dec 20, 2008 9:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It’s just a personal wish. I know if we beat USC the students are rushing the field. But it just buys into the notion that we play second fiddle to the Trojans, and that every win against them is bigger than the season itself. Plus it just leads to letdown from the players down the road.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 9:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hmm, never thought of it that way.

Still, I can totally imagine just how satisfying it would be to finally beat USC after coming so close all this time.

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by Rishi on Dec 20, 2008 9:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Got 61/86 points today. Fucking Fresno. They got the Gar-Train

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 20, 2008 8:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I really don’t know what the hell is the matter with Fresno State this year.

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by Rishi on Dec 20, 2008 9:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You obviously haven’t been watching Fresno State the past three and a half years.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 9:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I mean, I know they only play well against BCS competition, but still, haven’t seen a Fresno State team start out with this much promise and flop at the end. For that matter, also makes no sense what happened to them in 2005 after that epic USC game.

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by Rishi on Dec 20, 2008 9:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Pat Hill has been living off the USC 50 Fresno 42 game for way too long. They’re 20-21 since that game. They run it up on flat teams and get curbstomped by good teams. The only reason Tedford doesn’t schedule them is because he doesn’t want to embarrass his old mentor.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 9:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs