12.20.08 Bowl Game and Cal v. Nevada Basketball Open Thread
by ragnarok on Dec 20, 2008 8:00 AM PST
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PrintWho 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, Wake sucks
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
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!
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.
Who the hell put Navy as their 34 point pick??? Yikes.
by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 10:34 AM PST reply actions
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
Siddoway's a 4 star OT for those who didn't know
by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 11:40 AM PST reply actions
Our recruiting class is shaping up nicely thus far. Could be a top 20 recruiting class when it’s all done.
www.californiagoldenblogs.com
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
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
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
ESPN profile here. I think he starts. Perhaps not, but he is on special teams a lot.
www.californiagoldenblogs.com
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
You forgot about the Zona/BYU nightcap. Unless you’re abstaining?
by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 2:56 PM PST up reply actions
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
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
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…
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
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
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
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
WHO'S READY FOR THE LAS VEGAS BOWL?!?!
I’m excited and ready to watch!
www.californiagoldenblogs.com
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
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
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
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
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.
On the opposite end of hte spectrum, my 32 point pick was Bama over Utah.
www.californiagoldenblogs.com
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
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
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
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
Not true
The Civil War was a very pleasant experience.
by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 5:59 PM PST up reply actions
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
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
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
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
I can't type that
*current OC, future coach.
by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 6:15 PM PST up reply actions
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
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.
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
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.
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
Probably academic, especially this close to finals season.
by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 7:12 PM PST up reply actions
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
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
Rivals messageboard
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Dec 20, 2008 10:37 PM PST up reply actions
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
More Miami players suspended
don’t think they were contributors tho
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
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
There is nothing wasted at all about ending up in Vegas.
by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 7:57 PM PST up reply actions
Well, except the athletes at 4 am tonight.
by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 7:58 PM PST up reply actions
Nailed it!
"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.
Imagine how much Beaver these Wildcats are getting tonight.
I have no new information on that at this time.
I don’t think beavers live in Las Vegas since there is so little water.
www.californiagoldenblogs.com
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
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
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
Stoops nearly paid you back there
13 yard punt, awesome.
by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 8:04 PM PST up reply actions
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.
That is like the tenth fumble for BYU tonight
It’s a tribute to Stoops that they’re only down by 10.
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.
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
The students have been waiting for 10 years???
by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 9:00 PM PST up reply actions
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.
I have no new information on that at this time.
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
I agree. Sort of lame. Even though it was 10 years, it’s not like they won by some amazing play at the end.
www.californiagoldenblogs.com
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?
I have no new information on that at this time.
I think that when the win isn’t spontaneous and in doubt, then it takes away from the fun of the celebration.
www.californiagoldenblogs.com
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
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.
www.californiagoldenblogs.com
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?!?!?!?
I have no new information on that at this time.
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
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
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.
I have no new information on that at this time.
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
Got 61/86 points today. Fucking Fresno. They got the Gar-Train
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
I really don’t know what the hell is the matter with Fresno State this year.
I have no new information on that at this time.
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
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.
I have no new information on that at this time.
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
i hope Adam Hall (recruit from Tucson) doesn’t see this win as a stepping stone… I think it’s between Zona, SC, and Cal at this point
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
Cal flattening Miami would be a nice counterpoint, no?
by BearsNecessity on Dec 20, 2008 9:19 PM PST up reply actions
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