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"I pledge allegiance to the Facebook page of the Golden Blogs of California, and to TwistNHook, for which it stands, one nation under Longshore, indivisible, with snark and cantankerous assholery for all."
The BDP stories from yesterday. We kind of got on a tangent and never really discussed them.
And if you missed the link, all tucked away in the football post, Brook and Ryan are besties now. It includes this tidbit, also:
• DeVon Hardin, Anderson's teammate at Cal, has yet to see action for Oklahoma City because of what team officials called a "lower left leg stress reaction."
Here is a Q+A with Cal representative to the Olympic Softball team, Vicky Galindo.
via grfx.cstv.com
CalBears.com: What makes Cal so good at preparing athletes for success at the Olympics?
Galindo: "Cal has a longstanding history. It's amazing. A lot has to do with not only the athletic history, but also the academic history. It attracts people from all over."
Cal now has a record 39 representatives at the Olympics. Yay! Go Bears! Cal has created a new website to follow Cal at the Olympics. Not only does it have info on the 2008 Olympics, but has a list of all Cal Olympians (up to and including my home town hero, Matt Biondi).
Some info on this year's team:
This year's group leans heavily toward the water with 30 athletes and coaches coming in the sports of swimming, water polo and rowing. The other sports featuring Golden Bears are basketball, field hockey, softball, table tennis and track & field.
At the U.S. Olympic trials in swimming, four athletes with Cal ties qualified - Natalie Coughlin, Emily Silver, Jessica Hardy and Nathan Adrian - and Bears women's swimming coach Teri McKeever was named an assistant coach for the U.S. team. Coughlin, the world record-holder in the 100 backstroke who captured five medals at the 2004 Olympics, will swim three individual events (100 back, 100 free and 200 individual medley) and up to three relays. Emily Silver will be on the 400 free relay, while Hardy will swim the 100 breaststroke and 50 free and participate in the relays. Adrian will be part of the men's 400 free relay squad.
The remaining swimmers come from 12 countries, providing a true cross-section of Cal's diversified student body: Brazil (Henrique Barbosa), Croatia (Duje Draganja), Estonia (Martti Aljand, Martin Liivamagi), Hong Kong (Sherry Tsai, Hannah Wilson), Israel (Guy Barnea), Lithuania (Rolandas Gimbutis), New Zealand (Lauren Boyle), Philippines (Miguel Molina), Poland (Bart Kizierowski), Serbia (Milorad Cavic), Slovenia (Damir Dugonjic, Jernej Godec, Sara Isakovic) and Switzerland (Dominik Meichtry).
Cal Olympic Participants by Year
1906 - 1
1912 - 2
1920 - 12
1924 - 14
1928 - 10
1932 - 13
1936 - 2
1948 - 16
1952 - 3
1956 - 2
1960 - 8
1964 - 6
1968 - 7
1972 - 9
1976 - 17
1980 - 29
1984 - 25
1988 - 24
1992 - 23
1996 - 38
2000 - 38
2004 - 34
2008 - 39
Cool beans. I am definitely looking forward to Cal doing well in the Olympics this year.
Finally, our dear friend Avinash from over at Bears Necessity has done a Jeff Tedford Tournament Of Champions at the Bleaker Report. Czech it out!
SFJazz put out its fall line up and they definitely have a strong line up this year (as always). Here is one of the more intriguing things: A Zydeco Bay Cruise. I am not exactly a Zydecothusiast, but add in live music to a Bay Cruise and it is definitely something to check out.
So, if you have Cal-related link, dump away! Go Bears!
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I just ran across this link about billboards imploring people not to sag.

Dub Tee Eff?
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How in the world did you come across that story?
The comments are hilarious and frightening at the same time.
by CalBandGreat on Jul 11, 2008 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions
It was in a DLD at AN. Also, I forgot to mention that, IIRC, today is the day for the plaintiffs in the Court case to file their response to Cal’s proposed change to the injunction. So, let’s keep an eye out for that.
Yknow when I posted up all those BDP stories yesterday, I missed this Op Ed from Becky O’Malley. It is a response to criticism of a previous article she wrote here right after the ruling came out, which might just be the most partisan thing I have ever read ever. Read both articles, if you are a sado-masochist.
You know what, you can pretty much glean the awesomeness of this article by these first two paragraphs:
A recent correspondent took umbrage at my use, in an "Editor’s Back Fence" column on the Planet website, of a line from My Fair Lady to describe UC Berkeley’s main flack (or less colloquially, principal spokesperson) Dan Mogulof: "Oozing charm from every pore, he oiled his way across the floor." Well, I listened to Mogulof at length on Monday night on KALW’s City Visions call-in program on UC’s stadium gym proposal, and I stand by my story, as we say in the trade. He’s an oily kinda guy.His fellow guests were the Chronicle’s Carolyn Jones, who seems to have (finally) gotten straight what the various lawsuits against the university are all about, and former Berkeley mayor Shirley Dean, who was a very model of intelligence and lucidity as she explained the controversy in depth. Both of them did their best to clarify the complicated situation for the host, who was more than a little confused by the admittedly complex legal struggle. At the same time Mogulof, on the other hand, did his best to throw fairy dust over the whole subject by repeated bathetic references to the 400 student athletes that the multi-million-dollar complex would be built to serve. He even played the gender card, saying sadly that some female athletes now had to change clothes in their cars, which he called a gender equity issue.
Yes, Shirley Dean is the model of logic and reason here. A Mouglof is just some oily guy!
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Brandon Morrow
Brandon Morrow gave up a home run to Jack Cust in the bottom of the 9th yesterday, which ultimately led to the A’s winning in extra innings.
“Morrow has been lights out for them, but this was one of those days that he made a couple of mistakes,” said Cust, who has struck out in a career-high 17 straight games. “I guess it’s tough to say they were mistakes when the fastball is his best pitch and he’s throwing it 100 mph, but we were able to put good swings on it.”
Of course one of the most exciting games takes place during the day when I cant even watch it.
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There is this thing called Radio that emits sounds. I know it doesn’t offer video, but we all still have hearing, right?
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I thought Radio was a terrible movie starring Cuba Gooding Junior.
Moreover, I’m not sure how great it’d go over with my boss for me to obviously be not working and listening to the game. At least I can hide this!
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We also heard it last here.
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Interesting read
Not sure how they can grade us A / A+ / B / A- and only predict 7 wins, though. Sounds like some heavy-duty sandbagging.
The Bear will not quit, the Bear will not die
Are these the correct grades?
Based on the story, I don’t see how we get an A for offense, and an A+ for special teams.
A = No proven WRs, RB with a hip injury, QB battle, great O-line. Sounds like a A-/B+ range at best to me.
A+ = mediocre kicker, loss of best punt returner ever, injured kick-off returner (Best), and great punter “prone to the occassional shank.” Really? An A+? An A+ was last year when it looked like we had Larson, Schneider, DeSean and Best for kickoffs and topped off by DeCoud’s kick blocking. I don’t see how we can be a preseason A+.
(Though it should be noted, there is no reference in the story to Best’s kick coverage skillz – which are the best I have ever seen. He actually is just as valuable there as he is as a returner – with a lot less risk for injury.)
by Tedfordisgod on Jul 11, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Blue Ribbon Grades
If you look at ASU and Oregon, we have as good or better grades, yet we are predicted to finish behind them. With our favorable schedule, I find it unlikely. Also, they predict 10-2 for ASU which pretty much means they lose to USC and Georgia and no one else.
As for our grades, I actually think they’re pretty accurate. Best, according to all reports is healthy and sidelining him last year was more of a precautionary measure. Even without him, I would give Cal a pretty good great based on the talent, albeit unproven, behind him. The line is fantastic and I fully expect the quarterback play to be much better than it was in the latter half of 2007.
The special teams grade is peculiar. Not because it is so high, but that it is so high and it doesn’t take into account David Seawright who may see action at least as a kickoff specialist in his true freshamn year. Seawright routinely kicks the ball out of the endzone and will be a huge weapon along with Anger. Kay is about average, but I think the return game could be explosive. Remember, opposing teams did a good job of kicking away from Desean or kicking such that he didn’t have time for a return. Boateng, Vereen, Best and Squid provides a pretty solid core of returners.
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Kay isn’t just average. During close games he can jeopardize a win. eg Oregon07 and OregonSt07. I think given our new WR core, Tedford will consider giving Seawright a chance at FGs if Kay is still 50% beyond 30yrds.
the kick he missed
vs. Oregon was actually good. ESPN replayed it like 8 times showing it go right inside the left goalpost.
by RollOnYouBears667 on Jul 12, 2008 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions
a possible reason...
The author recognizes a ton of talent, but there’s still need for proof on the field.
Does anyone recall if Matt Summers-Gavin was involved in Spring ball? If I remember, he’s a beast, and he should also be included in the mix.
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I just went to check the Domain Web at Alameda County Court to see if the Plaintiffs had filed their briefs:
There are a few things:
1. It says yesterday that the Application on Order Shortening Time Granted (look in the Rulings section, too).
2. It also says that the hearing on the 17th is still on board, which is great.
This is nothing new, but is interesting in the face of a letter written by Volker that I had yet to see and filed last week. It basically says
“Oh, uh, I had a family vacation scheduled in late July, so I called up Olson and said can we knock this thizz back and he was all talk to the hand, ho, so I cant believe we have to do this briefing schedule that would violate MY vacation and heres another briefing schedule that doesnt violate it.”
No. Fucking. Joke. If that isnt the last desperate straw to be grasped, I dont know what is. If the judge goes for it, I will shoot myself in the face.
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HAAHHHAA
I also read the suit for declaratory and injunctive relief… I really get the feeling our lawyers vastly outclass theirs. They’ve played this so badly ever since the semi-final ruling on the EIR. Their arguments are so thin and they keep burning the goodwill and patience of the judges.
Now they’re reaching for nothing… they’re desperate. Their case now centers on the grade beam and how they – all of a sudden – care about the safety of the construction workers.
I sometimes wish judges would act like judge Judy and call bullshit when they see it.

“It costs the UC $22,000 per day and you want to push back the date because of your vacation?
Counsel, please tell me you’re f-boming kidding right now, pls tell me you’re kidding.”
Well, I was writing that as I ran out the door to head to lunch. At lunch with a lawschool classmate of mine, I was reminded of the need to send out “Notices of Unavailability” well ahead of time if you are going to have a vacation period where you will be away from the office. I am not sure that he sent out Notices of Unavailability, but I get the feeling the letter would have referenced them, if it was the case.
MOREOVER, I can’t remember the facts of the case too strongly, but I remember reading a case where a Court had ordered a lawyer to do something within a certain period of time and when he failed to do so, they sanctioned him. Or something along those lines. His defense was that he had previously sent out a Notice Of Unavailability during that period.
The Court ruled that, although that might work to protect against lawyers trying to nail you with stuff on your vacation, a Notice of Unavailability does not protect you against a Court’s Order. So, even if he had sent out the Notices (which I doubt), it might not be enough. But I only vaguely remember that case, so I could be wholly wrong
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I again just checked at 335 and nothing new is filed in the Register of Actions. I tried to figure out how to turn the dealie into PDF, but cannot. Here is the letter fully typed:
Dear Judge Miller:All petitioners’ counsel have met and conferred with regard to Mr. Olson’s proposal to schedule a court hearing in the above matter on shortened time on July 22. Unfortunately, petitioner’s lead counsel have l ong-standing family vacations in late July and early August that conflict with Mr. Olson’s proposed schedule. The earliest date that petitioners’ counsel would be available for a hearing on the above matters would be August 15, 2008. In light of this fact, today we asked Mr. Olson to review his schedule and advise whether the following briefing and hearing schedule would work:
1. Petitioners’ opposition due: July 25, 2008
2. University’s reply due: August 5, 2008
3. Court hearing: August 15, 2008In response, Mr. Olson declined to withdraw or modify his proposal to schedule his motion on shortened time.
Accordingly, petitioners will oppose Mr. Olson’s request and seek a briefing and hearing schedule that does not conflict with counsel’s scheduled family vacations.
I was in such a rush earlier, I didnt get a chance to put two and two together here. The previous hearing was on 7.1.08. This was sent on 6.30.08 and filed on 7.1.08, in anticipation of that hearing. So, the judge already shot this down at the 7.1.08 hearing AND moved the hearing forward from 7.22.08 to 7.17.08 (although, IIRC, Cal’s Petition requested for it to be on 7.15.08, so its not all great news).
This, nonetheless, is wildly hilarious to me. We should have a caption contest for what you think Mr. Olson’s response was when asked to move it all back to Volker could go to SeaWorld.
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i just have to say that after spending some time in the bears lair pub the past couple days, the bathrooms in that place are possibly the most foul zones of urine and roaches i’ve ever come across. i fucking loved it. go bears.
Oh how I miss Friday afternoons at the Bear’s Lair. $5 quarts of microbrew, sunshine, girls with alcohol-loosened morals. Those were the days…
by CalBandGreat on Jul 11, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
but they were stil cal girls and hence, nothing to write home
about let alone let you get your game on with them. The perfect combination of fugly, prude, and stuck up = cal girl at bears lair.
by 33SwisherSweet on Jul 11, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Boy did you just describe my wife!
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I take it
that your wife doesn’t read the blog.
by RollOnYouBears667 on Jul 11, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I said nothing about looks...
...just that they were morally relaxed.
by CalBandGreat on Jul 11, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I….........wouldn’t worry about it, too much, dude
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Hahaha
I wouldn’t either. The facebook group has 13 members!
by RollOnYouBears667 on Jul 11, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Farve is kind of a shmuck.
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He not only wants to come back, he wants a release…??? Plus he’s been working out in front of press members to show he’s ready? I want to f-boming kill him now… I want to kill him.
Oh I bet he’s been working out for press members. I bet he and Peter King have workout sessions. All. Night. Long.
Hiyo!
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haaahhaaaa
No fair, using “heeyyooo” at the end makes intentionally bad jokes funny. Kinda like “Naailed it..”
fuck. I just filmed a “Making Of” video for a “cheesy R+B song” music video I wrote with a friend. In the making of, one of the jokes was a “Naaailed It” joke. And here I thought I was, yknow, creative and/or original!
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I think the Daily Show beat us both to it. They use it all the time.
Let me get this straight… you’re making a 30min ‘making of’ video of a 3 min music video? Who are you Peter Jackson??
hahaa… nailed it!!!!
Let’s not forget “He shoots…..he scores!” That’s a classic.
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BTW
Your caption about the lawn chair made me bust a nut. Hilarious.
The image of balloons floating you on a lawn chair while serenading DumpsterMuff was too much to handle, i had to laugh out loud. 
relax guys!
If Favre is asking for an release, that’s good for Rodgers and the Packers.
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damn it!
why do I post here, before I read scouts.com
Rodgers is cursed!
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What does this whole charade say about Favre's decision making skills?
As QB, aren’t you supposed to lead by making decisive choices. This guy can’t seem to make up his mind. Perhaps this is why he has so many interceptions?...
by CalBandGreat on Jul 11, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Interesting article from the LA Times about Lute Olson and his decision to no longer recruit players who are gonna be “one and done”... looks like Brandon Jenning’s decision to not go to UA and instead play in Europe for a year was the final straw for Lute. Can’t say I blame em.
I think that can only help Cal. Bee Tee Dubz, am I the only one who can’t get enough of Jenning’s KidNPlay high top fade:


I could never figure out whether he was Kid or Play.
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And what does San Diego mean when translated to English. All answers lost in the mist of time.
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well i know a lot of folks go with the whole “whale vagina” deal, but this homeless guy i met while windsurfing last year, who claimed he was from san diego, told me it means “vaginal dryness”... so i mean who are you gonna believe on that one!
I guess we’ll never know.
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OR WILL WE????
No. I guess probably not, yeah, no.
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Thats not even close. HIGH TOP FADE!
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i eagerly await the Kid ‘N’ Play remake which i’m sure is mere years away. in fact, if the powers that be could also remake:
1. Weekend at Bernies (all)
2. Back to the Future 3
3. and a remake of the remake of Beewitch that starred Will Ferrel.
that would be dandy. thanks.
Weekend at Bernies
Possible replacements for Andrew McCarthy and Jonathan Slverman:
Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly
Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson
Possible replacements for Bernie:
Bill Murray
I’m sure there are others, but I’m pretty excited about either of the above combinations.
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Oh My Jesus Allah Moses F****** Christ
New Email:
We just received this from Terri Compost….Dear Caring People,
We will be holding an interfaith ceremony this Sunday, July 13th at 2pm, at the Memorial Oak Grove. As you may know, a broad community has formed to save this grove from destruction and to convince the University of California not to proceed with a foolish plan for a gym at this site. We have been holding on with lawsuits, love and prayer, and protest, most notably a group of young tree sitters, in the hopes of awakening to the importance of consciousness toward the environment and community values.
We ask you to join us this Sunday in a circle to share prayer, inspirational words, and song to inspire our community in this difficult time of struggle. We also will offer prayer for the Oak Grove and the living Earth.
We will meet at 2pm for a circle on the lawn, just north of the grove. We encourage people of faith to share briefly with the circle. After we plan to have a short procession.
Traditionally we have been sending food and nourishment to the tree sitters at this time and some will attempt to do so following the ceremony and procession. You are invited to witness or participate as you feel. The tree sitters are requesting sacred texts, holy books as part of their nourishment if you would like to give that.
Thank you for being involved at this very crucial time,
Terri CompostPlease forward this or invite any others you feel would be like to participate and call if you have questions, 510 658-9178
by RollOnYouBears667 on Jul 12, 2008 2:40 PM PDT reply actions
The tree sitters eat paper now?
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I all I had to ear were power bars and water
I would come down from a tree and get myself a hot meal.
by RollOnYouBears667 on Jul 12, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Moraga represent!
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Hey Twist, does this mean you graduated from esteemed Campolindo High? Or did you attend hated Acalanes or Miramonte?
Apparently I don't know how to quote...
but that was in response to your Matt Biondi reference. Go Cougars!
I’m a Campo man, through and through. From the Harve-ster to Basheer-mania, it’s all Cougar, all the time.
Moreover, my swim team when I was young was the same one Biondi went to (M-O-R A-G-A V-A-L-L E-Y!). Although, IIRC, his brother held most of the records there. How odd. And I sucked. And there was this kid from another team who had the EXACT same name as I did. He was really good. So, they’d always announce him doing well and I’d feel a short-lived feeling of excitement leading to depression.
Hmmm, short lived feeling of excitement leading to depression. That sounds EXACTLY how my wife felt on our wedding night.
NAILED IT!
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NCAA Football 2009
NCAA Football 2009 comes out on July 15, 2008.
Here’s a screenshot of the Memorial Stadium scoreboard.
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