Emerald Bowl Open Thread 12.27.08 Postgame

Thoroughbred, why are you disturbing people's perceptions

Can’t you let them be content with the image of Longshore as a bumbling quarterback who can’t do anything right?

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 8:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

This is why I have a copy of the 06 Cal v. Oregon game. Happy times, happy thoughts! I remember the announcers gushing over Nate during that game. Alas, it was not to be! sniffle

by BleedinBlue on Dec 27, 2008 8:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Actually, his performance tonight confirmed that suspicion.

He didn’t win the game for us… the big play on defense by Pain Train got it back to Nate with 1st and goal. I don’t think Nate could have drove 80 yards to that spot in the 4Q.

Plus, we wern’t going to pass anymore anyway… we need to rest the D and burn the block up by 3 at the time. So when we NEEDED him during the first 3 quarters… he was very ineffective and killed drives by not finding his WRs.

by danzig on Dec 27, 2008 8:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It was a strange gameplan. Best didn’t get the ball nearly enough for three quarters.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 8:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

But he was getting banged up and breathing hard at the end.

I know Vereen fumbled but given his performance at the end (of course, we don’t know how much of that is from their run D being exhausted trying to keep up with Best), it might have been worthwhile to let Vereen get a couple more touches to keep Best fresh.

That being said, I do agree that we did focus a bit too much on passing near the end of the second quarter.

by tjalorak on Dec 27, 2008 8:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I like Vereen late more for the fact that he has fresh legs

and will be able to run well against any tired D

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 27, 2008 8:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Also, Vereen’s fumble not really his fault. I was watching on TV and the Miami defender ripped it out of there really well. Vereen had two hands buckled around that ball like a fighter jet seatbelt.

Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!

by GoldBlooded on Dec 27, 2008 8:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

Shane had both hands on the ball… the guy yanked so hard he lifted Shane into the air… did you see that?

by danzig on Dec 27, 2008 9:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Shane’s hand looked like they were exploding off the ball too. That probably surprised me the most. I think the Miami player was only really using 1 hand to do it, too.

by BleedinBlue on Dec 27, 2008 9:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

So, this isn’t Nate Longshore:

????????

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by TwistNHook on Dec 27, 2008 8:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Is that Abbott?

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 8:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

One of the 3 stooges. Larry?

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by TwistNHook on Dec 27, 2008 8:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That’s Blagojevich without his hair piece. “Who me??? No…no….I’m was doing it all for the people of Illinois.”

by danzig on Dec 27, 2008 9:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It’s Curly! Didn’t they teach you anything in law school?

by CalBandGreat on Dec 28, 2008 6:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Speaking of post game reactions

Miami internet fans have to be the most wild swinging fan base in terms of emotions. It goes from depression and anger to euphoria and arrogance and then back to depression and anger.

by tjalorak on Dec 27, 2008 8:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Link?

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 8:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=13&f=2933&t=3664742&p=51
Game thread. (51 pages! O_O)

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=13&f=2927
Scout football board.

by tjalorak on Dec 27, 2008 8:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Password protected… give us some quotes/highlights

by danzig on Dec 27, 2008 8:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

As long as you have a scout registered user name you should be able to read it...

But I’ll go through it and look for some quotes.

by tjalorak on Dec 27, 2008 9:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Early game quotes.

“O-line isn’t blocking worth a crap. Everything to the outside is going for a loss.”

“We’re done fellas. Nix is calling the game not to lose.”

“Has Nix been fired yet? If not, he should have been fired after that play. Shannon needs to grab him by the shirt and point him toward the end zone.”

“Does our defense employ any safeties? I’ve never seen a play like that go for a touchdown.”

“That was the worst angle I have ever seen in my life.”

“we have bend but dont break defense that breaks alot” – lol this quote sounds… familiar.

by tjalorak on Dec 27, 2008 9:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

More early game.

“can we please not wait until the 4th qtr before we start playing with some fire?
weve been sleepwalking out there for five seasons
wake up!!!”

“Jailbreak on our QB”

“Oh Lord.” — lol.

“somebody please block the crazy white guy” – BRING ON THE PAIN TRAIN! WOO!

“This tea, sucks in every facet right now. Time to turn it around fellas.”

“Game over. What a joke.”

"good night

get rid of everyone
another shannon let down
this team is lost, these coaches are lost, this program is lost

2010? please
we need a new start and five years" – THE SKY. It is FALLING!

“THE U. where are the posters that brag about NFL U. AGAIN get some dam COLLEGE players here PS hey shannon instead of playing babysitter. and worrying about players being late. learn to be a dam game day coach”

by tjalorak on Dec 27, 2008 9:12 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

“somebody please block the crazy white guy”

HHAHHAHHAHAAAA …. CLASSIC!

by danzig on Dec 27, 2008 9:15 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs

Mmmm, that sounds like header material.

by BleedinBlue on Dec 27, 2008 9:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Tagline PLEASE!

by danzig on Dec 27, 2008 9:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

What do you mean by that?

    * cbrcane
    * [Scout Subscriber]
    * Freshman
    * 276 posts this site
    * Ignore this Member

Posted: Yesterday 8:36 PM
RE: OFFICIAL MIAMI HURRICANES VS. CAL GOLDEN BEARS GAME THREAD
somebody please block the crazy white guy

?? Is that what you wanted?

by tjalorak on Dec 27, 2008 9:19 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

Yes, thank you!

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 27, 2008 9:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Reference to the Pain Train XD

AWESOME reference, that is!

by BleedinBlue on Dec 27, 2008 9:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I mean make this a Tagline... top of this website.

by danzig on Dec 27, 2008 9:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That seems a bit too narrow. I’m not sure.

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by TwistNHook on Dec 28, 2008 5:39 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

“Shannon wasn’t the only stupid head coach out there. Javhid Best was tearing us a new one and he wasn’t getting half the touches he should have. Longshore was miserable and Tedford left him in there.”

“Shannon needs to step down- I have never seen clock management ran that poor at the the end of a game-”

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 9:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

hahhhaaaa

by danzig on Dec 27, 2008 9:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

“Tedford was insane to start Longshore over Riley in the first place. He barely got away with it.”

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 9:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t blame Tedford at all with Riley limping around. Tedford did the smart thing by going for it on that 4th down … and he decided not to let Nate throw during that long drive to give our D some rest. He did the best he could with a shill at QB.

by danzig on Dec 27, 2008 9:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t hate Nate, but did get frustrated. But JT was quoted as saying Nate was finally healthy and throwing the ball with authority. It didn’t look any different to me….

by turkey on Dec 27, 2008 9:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Haha, brilliant.

That really was poor clock management by Miami to end the first half. Seriously, I can manage the clock better.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 27, 2008 9:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Awesome.

"I’ve been watching football for 35 years…
Probably an average of 45 full College and NFL games a year, or over 1,500 games

That was the worst use of a clock and playcalling in a two-minute drive that I have ever seen in that span.

And it’s not even close"

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 9:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Why weren’t you at the tailgate?!

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 27, 2008 9:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Not enough poon.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 9:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

We needed more Indian representation.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 27, 2008 9:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Dude, if I’d gone at the tailgate, I’d have compiled a list of ways to get fired.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 9:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Wha? I don’t get it.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 27, 2008 9:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

*get you fired

My bad.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 9:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Some female came by and saw the CGB banner. She talked to Rags about how much she loves the blog and then mentions how she’s in charge of patient care and can’t surf the computer at work. Other mentioned that using a computer at work is how they get posts in. She said “yeah, that’s probably how Rishi gets 14 posts a day in”

I was proud.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 27, 2008 9:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

14 is low-balling me thinks.

by danzig on Dec 27, 2008 9:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

By “a day”, she really meant “in fifteen minutes”.

Also, some random guy stopped by the tailgate saying “I was told by the Maharg to shotgun beers, specifically with Rishi”.

I was proud, once again.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 27, 2008 9:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Will there be a post with pics from the tailgate??

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 27, 2008 9:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno. I don’t know if anyone had a camera.

Plus, I also don’t want people to see me.

Though I think someone caught Holmoephob and me shotgunning beers on camera.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 27, 2008 9:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

If there’s a tailgate before the first game in the fall, I’ll be there, with a camera.

by turkey on Dec 27, 2008 9:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Tailgate before a Cal bball game!

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 28, 2008 12:04 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i took a few photos

i had a fun time meeting everyone, i hope everyone else who came did too. i’ll toss up something on the tailgate and such, prolly monday.

So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!

by ragnarok on Dec 28, 2008 12:39 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Ragnarok will put up the photos, but only he will know their true candy identities.

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by TwistNHook on Dec 28, 2008 5:40 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs

I lolled

and I think if CBK would ever come to this blog and perchance read this post, he’d lol too.

Sheriff of the Welcome Team
In Spite of Twist!

by Spazzy Mcgee on Dec 28, 2008 11:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

They're all twix!

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by CBKWit on Dec 28, 2008 3:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Rishi's wearing a pocket protector and a bowtie right?

by BearsNecessity on Dec 28, 2008 11:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I also also handing out copies of Capital and Freedom to everyone who walked by!

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 29, 2008 9:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That was me

n/t

I outworthless the Maharg.

by HolmoePhobe on Dec 28, 2008 9:50 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Some random guy, forsooth!

I outworthless the Maharg.

by HolmoePhobe on Dec 28, 2008 9:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I know, as I pointed out.

It was awesome.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 29, 2008 9:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

haa!… I agree. Harris rushing out of the pocket was stupid… but then he saw the 2 LBs closing on him and he didn’t run out of bounds… I was laughing my ass off.

by danzig on Dec 27, 2008 9:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It was just weird how slow they were going. What was going on?

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 9:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe he didn't realize the clock was still running?

Or maybe they already gave up by then? And just going through the motions?

by tjalorak on Dec 27, 2008 9:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Harris looked real young. True freshman? Riley was a red-shirt freshman when he made the infamous play, right? I’m guessing you could chalk it down to inexperience.

by BleedinBlue on Dec 27, 2008 9:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yup.

True freshman and his second game ever.

by tjalorak on Dec 27, 2008 9:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Our offense kept Miami in the game.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 27, 2008 9:15 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs

shit that's so true.

Rec’d for ‘keeping it real’ with the harsh truth.

by danzig on Dec 27, 2008 10:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Also Harris hadn’t played a complete game all year. He was splitting snaps with Marve. Probably just ran out of gas and didn’t know what to do in a two minute offense.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 9:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

AGAIN...

Nate’s pass was intended for Miller. I know people will squawk and say he overthrew Morrah, but Miller ran a perfect route. Nate saw him in the zone and threw a strike. We’ve run this play before

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 27, 2008 8:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

+1

Morrah was double covered… Miami watched the film before the game… they know Nate to Morrah is the call… so going to Miller from all the way from the weak side was the wise call for us.

by danzig on Dec 27, 2008 8:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

strong side… sorry. I can’t remember the play too well, but if Nate is booting then Miller must have been coming from the strong side. whoops.

by danzig on Dec 27, 2008 8:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Damn, what a game guys.

Also, the tailgate was awesome.

I don’t care about Longshore – whatever, Riley was limping. I made sure to let everyone know that.

But Jahvid Best, damn, he’s the friggin’ man. I want to drink beers with him, but he turned me down :(

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 27, 2008 9:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Ahahaha, kid’s only, what, 20? Turning 20 next year? Shoulda offered him dinner at one of Berkeley’s fine restaurants!

by BleedinBlue on Dec 27, 2008 9:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Top Dog?

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 9:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

God damn I miss Berkeley food.

by BleedinBlue on Dec 27, 2008 9:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

He apparently does NOT enjoy La Burrita + Coronas

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 27, 2008 9:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

No sane person should. That food is for the poor.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 9:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You apparently have never been drunk.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 27, 2008 9:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Undergrads count as poor people, amirite?

by BleedinBlue on Dec 27, 2008 9:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep. Only reason I eat there.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 9:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It’s great for walking home from Kips, or when you live east of College (aka are Greek) and don’t want to walk and further down the hill.

by turkey on Dec 27, 2008 9:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Slurpee run!

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 9:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

don’t buy him dinner, or if you do say its because he’s your friend and not because he’s a badass cal player

don’t want those pesky sanctions

by Bowlbasaur on Dec 27, 2008 10:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I might be the only one to say this

But I actually think Longshore played an average game. Not good, not bad. But he didn’t throw a pick, read the Tucker route right, and had some good completions to Boateng, along with selling the playfake to Best on the game winning TD. He’s played just as well as he had all year—average. Another C game for him.

Agree or disagree?

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 9:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Completely agree.

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 27, 2008 9:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It was weird when everyone got super mad when he called that timeout, though. Even Riley threw off his headgear

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 27, 2008 9:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

There was an interesting moment when Riley and Longshore were talking. They looked a tad confrontational…

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 27, 2008 9:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I saw that in the background, it was classic.

by turkey on Dec 27, 2008 9:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Only if he had a huge sheet of play calls to slam on the ground, then irony would have been made of awesome.

by turkey on Dec 27, 2008 9:40 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs

LOL

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 27, 2008 9:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I had MAJOR troubles finding a TV to watch this game. Another story for another time, I guess.

Anyway, I was able to watch a part of the last chunk of the 3rd quarter. I saw Nate hit Boateng for a 15 yards ona key first down,call that odd timeout, and then FALL DOWN ON 3RD AND 1 AT THE GOAL-LINE!!?!?!!? So Nate.

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by TwistNHook on Dec 28, 2008 5:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Come on, Twist. Longshore was stepped on. Let’s place the blame accordingly.

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by HydroTech on Dec 28, 2008 12:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

On gravity?

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by TwistNHook on Dec 28, 2008 2:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Dude, where the hell are you?

by BearsNecessity on Dec 28, 2008 1:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

The South!

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by TwistNHook on Dec 28, 2008 2:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

He had a typical mediocre performance, but, damnit, he tripped at the goalline.

I think that did it in for a number of people.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 27, 2008 9:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

What?

He was stepped on

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 27, 2008 9:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Wait, really?

I was at the game and it looked like he tripped and fell down.

At that moment, I got about a thousand texts saying “dude, stop defending Longshore, he tripped!”

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 27, 2008 9:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Rod Gilmore pointed it out

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 27, 2008 9:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Need replays to confirm.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 27, 2008 9:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 9:54 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

you dog you!

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 27, 2008 9:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Punch the keys for god’s sake!

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 9:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

We go too many finding forrester references on this damn blog!

by danzig on Dec 27, 2008 9:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

gah!

you got me!

Go Bears Go

by Rocksanddirt on Dec 27, 2008 9:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

They showed the replay, it did confirm. It’s not the first time that Mack or some other lineman’s stepped on Nate’s feet.

by BleedinBlue on Dec 27, 2008 9:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed. No picks is a major plus. It just seemed that everything was going against him. That fall at the goal line REALLY sucked. That must’ve been the 3rd time it’s happened to him.

by BleedinBlue on Dec 27, 2008 9:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hrmmm...

I dunno.

It depends on whether you’re saying it’s an average game for HIM or an average game in general, i.e. compared to the rest of the D1 QBs participating in the bowl games?

If the former, then, yes, I agree. This game was about average and maybe even a bit above average for Longshore. He scored the TD on that last play when we needed it, no pick 6’s or even interceptions, and read some decent routes.

If the latter, then no. He missed way too much, either mechanically or picking the wrong receiver. At the point where your QB is not a threat to pass to the other team, then he’s performing pretty badly. I would say below average in comparison to other QBs.

by tjalorak on Dec 27, 2008 9:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It’s becoming clear that Longshore’s success the past two seasons was based on the talent of his receivers and the o-line protection. When he doesn’t get production from either position he is mediocre.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 9:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I wonder if part of the problem is

that he’s a theoretical QB? I’m going to ignore the mechanical issues for now and talk about the type of QB Longshore is. It seems like he knows all the things to do IN THEORY. For example, one of the responses we heard all last season was that it wasn’t his fault because the WR ran a bad route, etc. The important thing here is perhaps that he can’t adapt very well to conditions on the field. And in a sense, this is exactly what you said but slightly more focused on Longshore himself.

by tjalorak on Dec 27, 2008 9:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, there’s nothing wrong with that. He’s probably meant to be a QB coach more than a QB; he internalizes his play like a machine and figures out his mistakes as he goes along. It’s good for a coach. That’s probably not as good for a game quarterback.

It’s like when you run too many programs on a computer. It slows down and crashes.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 9:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Practice QB

This idea makes sense given the reported “improvements” in his practices that Tedford keeps claiming. Passing along a cliche – It’s one thing to do it in practice and another to do it in a game.

by YleeXOtee on Dec 28, 2008 1:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Not a lot of players do better when under pressure. I think most players are “practice players.” I think anyone who is some sort of performer can verify the notion and effect that a person almost always doesn’t do as well under pressure than during practice.

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by HydroTech on Dec 28, 2008 5:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

very well put.

by 33SwisherSweet on Dec 27, 2008 10:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

10/21 with 121 yards is average?

Not to mention we had 11 first downs ALL game, 80% of which were attributable to a Best run. Pretty sad that our standars have dropped this low.

I wish Nate the best in life, but I am thankful we will not have him at QB in the future.

The team, absent Longshore, played excellently.

by 33SwisherSweet on Dec 27, 2008 10:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

The thing that makes me most happy as a Cal fan is that we’ll never have to deal with another “Nate Longshore Is Starting” controversy. Time to move forward.

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by TwistNHook on Dec 28, 2008 5:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

The one thing that burns me up about Jahvid

is that he acquires a new injury every 20 carries. Aside from this, he really showed how much more complete he is than I had originally thought.

That said, I still think Vereen is more than capable, and I expect big things from him next year in both the passing and running games.

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 27, 2008 9:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Running back platoons are the future. Kinda disappointing that Slocum didn’t pan out.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 9:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Don’t count out Tracy… I don’t think we’ve seen the best of him yet.

by danzig on Dec 27, 2008 9:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

The fact that he was suspended was not a good sign. Hard to get out of Tedford’s doghouse.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 9:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

True, but Nyan did it… he even drop passes like crazy and he still got out. I think if Tracy gets more carries and proves himself… it won’t matter how many scooter accidents he has. We’ll see more of him.

by danzig on Dec 27, 2008 9:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

not sure.

easier to work back from poor on field performance. not so much from being an idiot off the field.

Go Bears Go

by Rocksanddirt on Dec 27, 2008 9:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m looking forward to Boateng next year. He is a beast of an athlete. He ran across the middle like a savage on that one throw.

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 27, 2008 9:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m keeping my fingers crossed that he’ll be here the next two years. With how much hype Jahvid is bound to get, he’ll be in the NFL, and Tracy’ll be option 1 or 2 in 2010

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 27, 2008 9:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Vereen’s here for another 3, if I’m not mistaken. I wonder what we’re gonna do with Yarnway and Sofele…

Anyhow, I agree with your assessment of Vereen. Whenever (or most of the time) he takes it up the middle, I can expect him to bounce off a couple of defenders and find him further downfield than I expected him to be. Jahvid tends to go down a lot quicker in those situations.

by BleedinBlue on Dec 27, 2008 10:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed. Shane Vereen seems to be able to get those extra 2 yards that he’s not supposed to get. Best lacks that ability. Best makes better plays in the open field, but there is still a lot to like about Vereen.

by JohnnyCalifornia on Dec 27, 2008 11:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That is if, as Avi said, he gets out of Teford’s doghouse and if he doesn’t transfer.

Your highlight video definitely makes us hopeful, but I gotta ask you, how come Okanes doesn’t see anything out of him?

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 28, 2008 12:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Kinda thought that Vereen was pretty awful until the Miami Defense got completely worn down. Fumble, botched half-back pass, lots of getting stopped at the line in the first three quarters. Vereen is a good back overall, but there honestly is no comparison between the two.

by Tedfordisgod on Dec 27, 2008 11:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Much like when a car going 60 mph incurs a lot more damage than a car going 15mph when it hits a wall, so does Jahvid. All the other backs are the ones going 15.

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by Spazzy Mcgee on Dec 27, 2008 11:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

FYI: Good news

I’m getting crazy “Jahvid Best” searching on my Youtube channel…

I just checked… and I’ve never seen this level of search activity on my youtube channel before… it’s going off.

…and it’s all searches about Jahvid Best.

Me thinks Jahvid’s legend just grew exponentially tonight with our primetime bowl game spot on ESPN. WOW. Tonight’s media exposure was very helpful for his Heisman PR.

by danzig on Dec 27, 2008 10:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I dunno if I like this. I want him to be a great NFL player and the Heisman seems to doom people.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 10:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hopefully McCoy goes 12-0 and takes it away from him.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 10:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah… I hear ya. Sometimes the Heisman can be the kiss of death… but it’s worth a few places in the AP polls from time to time, at least.

But from a fan’s perspective… it’s fun to see your players get ESPN time. I love it.

by danzig on Dec 27, 2008 10:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

At the post-game show, the executive of the Emerald Bowl asked “Heisman?” to Best and he responded “National Championship!”

That was awesome.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 27, 2008 11:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Link to your channel, please!

by BleedinBlue on Dec 27, 2008 10:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

If you’re on this blog you won’t need to visit it. I use Youtube as one of my backups for my videos. My primary concern is getting videos onto the fan blogs through Vimeo… not youtube.

But here is the Jahvid vid that’s getting alot of hits tonight… but you’ve seen it before.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0

by danzig on Dec 27, 2008 10:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You dog you!

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 27, 2008 10:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Punch the keys for god’s sake!

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 10:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

We got too many Lebowski references on this damn blog!

by danzig on Dec 27, 2008 10:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Roll’d :(

Wanted to see how many views the vids have been getting, though! We have to figure out a way to relegate videos of Jahvid puking at Maryland to the back of the search queue.

by BleedinBlue on Dec 27, 2008 10:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

First video I looked at on my Ipod Touch was Jahvid Best is silly fast. So giddy.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 10:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

YOU WILY BITCH.

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by Spazzy Mcgee on Dec 27, 2008 11:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I wonder if Best finally passes Longshore in image views on my flickr account….

by turkey on Dec 27, 2008 10:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Jahvid Best for President!

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by TwistNHook on Dec 28, 2008 5:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Heh, they just showed the Miami two minute drill on ESPN

Lou Holtz: “It’s not the player’s fault, it’s not the coach’s fault, it’s everybody’s fault.”

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 10:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I did feel partially responsible.

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by Spazzy Mcgee on Dec 27, 2008 11:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I NEVER SHOULD HAVE LET THAT HAPPEN!??!/ WHY?!?!? WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!??!?!?!

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by TwistNHook on Dec 28, 2008 5:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Because you didn’t go to the tailgate!!!!!! WFT man?!

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by Spazzy Mcgee on Dec 28, 2008 11:18 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

WFT, indeed. WFT!

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by TwistNHook on Dec 28, 2008 2:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm probably in a sour mood

but I thought it was a pedestrian home win against a Miami team that didn’t impressive me.

With Best putting on a show and the defense its usual effective self, it would have embarrassing to lose a home game to that team. I guess it’s progress that I am complaining about something like this.

I always hated the vitriol directed at Longshore, but had to admit I was increasingly frustrated at our inability to generate offense – outside of the early pass – that didn’t involve handing the ball to Best. Perhaps Riley was injured. But I have to admit some relief that he will be gone. Tedford seemed to have some weird attachment to him that wasn’t justified by his performance.

That said, Nate didn’t make any crushing mistakes and it was pretty ironic that he made a difficult and good throw for the game-winning touchdown. I was happy for him about that in his last game.

For next season, the offense is going to have to be a lot better.

by bear88 on Dec 27, 2008 11:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

It was nice meeting you all at the tailgate

And the game was weird.

If it weren’t for a bunch of stupid non-calls by the refs, that faker of a punter and Longshore’s slip then this wouldn’t have been close.

Oh well we won.

Also too much vitriol at Longshore. FOCUS ON CONTE. He gave up TWO FUCKING TDs!!!

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Dec 27, 2008 11:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I’m pretty sure Hagan covered the first TD.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 11:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I still don’t get why he didn’t jump. It looked like he very clearly keyed in on the route/ball in midair. He just…stayed planted while the WR got 3’ on him.

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by Spazzy Mcgee on Dec 27, 2008 11:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

lost his footing slighlt and got off balance

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 27, 2008 11:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I feel kinda bad because he had two picks he probably would’ve caught if he didn’t have a cast on his hand.

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 28, 2008 12:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

General thoughts

Best was the entire offense. Period. Longshore completed two actual passes as far as I remember – one of which was only completed because Boateng happened to fall down in the right place. As someone said in my section after Longshore feel on his ass – “If he doesn’t get taken out now, I am assuming there are sexual favors involved.”

The defense was fine but got worn down a tad bit over time. The Pain Train was great. The position that Gregory created for him is one of the best positions in college football – I have a feeling that we are going to have a long line of great linebackers at that spot in the 3-4. The play by Hagan and Conte had me flashing back to our secondary in the early Tedford years.

by Tedfordisgod on Dec 27, 2008 11:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

You do realize Riley was limping before the game right?

by BearsNecessity on Dec 27, 2008 11:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Wouldn’t it have been more useful to get Mansion experience?

by Tedfordisgod on Dec 27, 2008 11:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I can’t believe you said that with a straight face.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 28, 2008 12:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

His face was actually contorted into a fiendish visage of black rage and resentful anger while posting that.

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by TwistNHook on Dec 28, 2008 5:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

….

Maybe if we were up by three touchdowns. You wouldn’t seriously be suggesting giving Brock Mansion the ball when we’re tied and won the game by one TD?

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 28, 2008 12:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

If Mansion wouldn’t have given us anything over Longshore tonight, the yacht party should be cancelled immediately

by Tedfordisgod on Dec 28, 2008 12:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

No one can stop the party yacht!

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 28, 2008 12:11 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Nobody tell Fred Smoot or Bryant McKinnie, though. They take it poorly when their yacht parties are cancelled.

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by TwistNHook on Dec 28, 2008 5:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You do realize that sexual favors are involved, right?

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by TwistNHook on Dec 28, 2008 5:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

A Plea:

Please seed the UW game if you’ve got it!!! I will give you ten Spazz bucks as a token of my gratitude.

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by Spazzy Mcgee on Dec 27, 2008 11:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

What’s the conversion rate between those and Stanley Nickles?

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 27, 2008 11:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

the same as between leprechauns and unicorns.

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by Spazzy Mcgee on Dec 27, 2008 11:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Way too many Finding Forrester references on this blog!

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 28, 2008 12:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m so pumped we won…sorry I haven’t been able to comment to much…I’m very proud of this years team. and I look forward to an awesome 2009! Best had a great game against a fast D which is very encouraging. I’m going to miss the Pain Train but I’m excited about Mohamed et al.

The thing I’m most worried about (like everyone else) is the QB. I don’t care who starts as long as that person plays better than any 2008 QB we saw.

Riley, I believe, is a talented passer but I worry his mental game is shot to hell by a combination of inept play and sporadic benchings.

Mansion seems like a physical wonder but 9er fans remember Jim Druckenmiller…

Like I said, a QB who can complete 60% passes, and move the ball on 3rd down will work for me. Best will take care of the rest.

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by carp on Dec 28, 2008 8:13 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Fair-weather fans

There were a bunch of fans behind me who kept yelling “Put in Riley” every time something went wrong – even on a running play!

And there was a lot of booing of Longshore, even while we were ahead. I think that’s extremely poor form.

I outworthless the Maharg.

by HolmoePhobe on Dec 28, 2008 9:57 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

They started chanting it in the bathroom. When it died down I said “You’re Terrible Faaans” clap clap clapclapclap.

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by Spazzy Mcgee on Dec 28, 2008 11:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That didn’t catch on I’m guessing.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 28, 2008 11:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

one guy said “aw man”

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by Spazzy Mcgee on Dec 28, 2008 11:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Everyone should just start chanting “BEAST MODE”

by BearsNecessity on Dec 28, 2008 11:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

BEST MODE

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by Spazzy Mcgee on Dec 28, 2008 11:52 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i tried to start a zack follett chant after the fumble

voice was so dead that nobody heard.

by rollonubears on Dec 28, 2008 12:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That is a TERRIBLE thing to chant.

I mean too many syllables. Just poor chanting form, there.

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by TwistNHook on Dec 28, 2008 2:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Whenever someone chanted "Riley!"

I yelled at them to “SHUT THE FUCK UP”

Didn’t work

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Dec 28, 2008 1:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

transfer rumors?

Anyone hear the rumor that Riley was considering transfering? I guess if he sat a year he would still have two left. I’m sure this is pure BS, but I wouldn’t blame him for thinking it if its true. (If only he had also resorted to sexual favors then he wouldn’t have to go.)

by YleeXOtee on Dec 28, 2008 1:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

What rumors?

by BearsNecessity on Dec 28, 2008 1:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Did you hear the rumor that Syd is going to play offense next year?

by turkey on Dec 28, 2008 1:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

No, tell me more.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 29, 2008 8:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t know the details, be sure to ask Okanes at his next chat.

by turkey on Dec 29, 2008 2:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

If you heard it from a guy named Rishi

you should probably ignore it. Actually that goes for more or less everything he says.

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by Spazzy Mcgee on Dec 28, 2008 2:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Touche, salesman.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 29, 2008 8:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

actually, he’s a redshirt sophomore, so if he transferred and sat next year, he’d only have one year left to play.

So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!

by ragnarok on Dec 28, 2008 4:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I just realized that we're undefeated in the gold jerseys.

Oregon ’06, Texas A&M ’06, Tennessee ’07, Washington State ’07, Michigan State ’08, Oregon ’08, and Miami ’08. 7-0. Weird.

Go Bears!

by RollOnYouBears667 on Dec 28, 2008 3:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I hope we don’t overuse them, though.

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by Spazzy Mcgee on Dec 28, 2008 3:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

If we only use them for night games, that’s fine. The 5PM games are always the most important because that’s the national primetime slot, so if we only pull them out at night that’s fine with me. They look stupid in the sunlight anyway.

Go Bears!

by RollOnYouBears667 on Dec 28, 2008 3:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

But in the rain with the gold pants they are awesome!!! no?

by turkey on Dec 28, 2008 4:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Wait, did you seriously just realise this?

It only happens for big games, though (Wazzou in 07 was a “big game” for us given the three-game slides we went on before and after).

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 28, 2008 8:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It isn’t exactly something I think about a lot.

Go Bears!

by RollOnYouBears667 on Dec 29, 2008 10:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Well, clearly, you need to spend more time thinking about the colour of our jerseys. Your priorities are not in order.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 29, 2008 11:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It's 8-0

We wore gold jerseys in the ’06 win against Fucla.

Realizing just how much Aaron Rodgers spoiled us.

by Ohio Bear on Dec 29, 2008 10:26 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Right you are.

I forgot about that game.

Go Bears!

by RollOnYouBears667 on Dec 29, 2008 12:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Much fun at the tailgate!

Thanks for all who showed up, and especially to Rags for setting it all up. At some point I’ll try to put together a fan post with copious fotos taken by my lovely lady, along with various observations from the 4th row in the ‘left field’ endzone.

by norcalnick on Dec 28, 2008 9:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs