New Year's Day Bowls Open Thread
We apologize for being late on the ball here. My excuse is that I was up buying fried chicken from a gas station at 6 in the morning. Which was AWESOME! But that's neither here nor there. Anyway, use this post to discuss all the crazyness of today's games. Follow the scores live here, too.
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Hm
Is Favre the jerk or is it Thomas Jones for calling him out?
by LovinBlue on
Jan 1, 2009 12:12 PM PST
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I vote Jones. I don’t know if Favre should be considered a joke for still trying to play. Being a bad player doesn’t make him a jerk, it just makes him a bad player.
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
Jan 1, 2009 12:20 PM PST
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I actually meant it as he was kind of a jerk to his teammates throughout the season. But yeah, throwing a teammate under a bus is more of a jackass move.
by CaliforniaBone on
Jan 1, 2009 12:31 PM PST
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Favre is definitely both a jerk and a joke. Everyone hates him! He should go away and live under a rock, lol…….
"I look forward to a future in which our country will match its military strength with our moral restraint, its wealth with our wisdom, its power with our purpose."
John F. Kennedy
by CaliSeth on
Jan 1, 2009 7:16 PM PST
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Even though his points are true, publicly calling out a teammate is never classy.
by Mister Pie on
Jan 1, 2009 1:17 PM PST
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So…. (not) hungover….
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by HydroTech on
Jan 1, 2009 12:07 PM PST
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I’m slowly moving up the bowl pick’em ranks, although I have 15 points on Georgia and 13 on Nebraska.
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by HydroTech on
Jan 1, 2009 12:12 PM PST
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I’m the opposite. I’ve fallen from 12th to 46th over the past week.
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The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.
by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 12:19 PM PST
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I want to kill whoever invented confidence points.
Go Bears!
by RollOnYouBears667 on
Jan 1, 2009 2:21 PM PST
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I’m in Pasadena for the day. Not surprisingly, there are Penn St and USC fans everywhere.
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 12:12 PM PST
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While I would love to see our record somewhat vindicated
by having lost to all Bowl winners,…… GO NITTANY LIONS!!!
by LovinBlue on
Jan 1, 2009 12:13 PM PST
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As much as I hate U$C, I guess I want them to win so the Pac-10 is 5-0.
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by HydroTech on
Jan 1, 2009 12:13 PM PST
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5-0 is good publicity for the Pac-10. On the other hand, it’s bad publicity that we only had 5 bowl eligible teams.
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by HydroTech on
Jan 1, 2009 12:13 PM PST
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I feel very conflicted. I want USC to win so the Pac-10 can go 5-0, but I would love to see USC lose (even though I picked them with 33 points).
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 12:17 PM PST
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Wow. Great play and execution by Georgia for the touchdown.
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by HydroTech on
Jan 1, 2009 12:15 PM PST
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NEEDZ MOAR RINGER
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
Jan 1, 2009 12:20 PM PST
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Nebraska doing its best to out-suck Clemson
They fumble a punt return for their third turnover of the day.
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 12:34 PM PST
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And Clemson now has 21 points off Nebraska's turnovers
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 12:39 PM PST
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Guess I’m not going to get my Nebraska points.
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by HydroTech on
Jan 1, 2009 12:41 PM PST
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Never discount the incompetence of Clemson this year. The score is already up to 21-20. I’m disappointed Nebraska couldn’t convert an interception on the Clemson 10-yard line into a touchdown, but they still have a good chance to win.
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 12:53 PM PST
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1st and 10 at the 16 leads Nebraska to another field goal. These teams find new and inventive ways to be unimpressive.
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 1:06 PM PST
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Announcer at the Capital one Bowl:
“The thing about USC, when we did them two weeks in a row…”
my fiance: “Ha ha, ABC did USC two weeks in a row!”
by norcalnick on
Jan 1, 2009 12:57 PM PST
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Back breaking play by Stafford and Moreno
Big time rebuilding for Georgia if they both declare for the draft
by norcalnick on
Jan 1, 2009 1:06 PM PST
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Looks like the UGA/MSU game is just about over.
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by HydroTech on
Jan 1, 2009 1:07 PM PST
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on the one hand I wanted UGA so I’d get the points, but I always love seeing overconfident middle of the pack SEC teams get their ass handed to them…
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by Spazzy Mcgee on
Jan 1, 2009 1:08 PM PST
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It was an interesting battle between overrated SEC team vs. lightly regarded Big 10 school that lost to every big team they played
by norcalnick on
Jan 1, 2009 1:11 PM PST
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It’ll be stupid when they have the same record as us and are ranked higher for absolutely no reason (Mich St,)
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on
Jan 1, 2009 1:17 PM PST
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Nebraska gets down to 1st and goal
Guess what? Field goal! That’s three consecutive field goals from within the 15 yard line. Nebraska leads 26-21
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 1:47 PM PST
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My hopes rest on the Nebraska D.
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by HydroTech on
Jan 1, 2009 1:48 PM PST
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Cal recruited Jonathan Suh a long time ago.
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by HydroTech on
Jan 1, 2009 1:49 PM PST
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Not a catch.
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by HydroTech on
Jan 1, 2009 1:53 PM PST
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Good call.
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by HydroTech on
Jan 1, 2009 1:53 PM PST
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When asked if USC’s defense’s numbers were boosted by a weak Pac-10, Lee Corso said “The same Pac-10 that’s 4-0 in its bowl games?” and then said the Pac-10 is pretty good. Thanks Arizona, OSU, and Oregon!
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 1:55 PM PST
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Huge sack… then almost a huge touchdown… wow.
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by HydroTech on
Jan 1, 2009 2:00 PM PST
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What a stressful game for both teams. Nebraska would really be upset if they gave that game away.
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 2:02 PM PST
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No, he’s playing today.
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 2:15 PM PST
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That was a stupid play with no blocking up front.
by danzig on
Jan 1, 2009 2:15 PM PST
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Over under on combined three and outs?
10? 13?
by norcalnick on
Jan 1, 2009 2:20 PM PST
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gosh, i'm hoping for the under, whatever it is
i had my fill of 3-0 games yesterday, thankyouverymuch
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on
Jan 1, 2009 2:22 PM PST
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At least this time it's competant defense
when one team gives up 65 in one game and a shut out the next, you wonder about the ability of Pitt’s offense
by norcalnick on
Jan 1, 2009 2:24 PM PST
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that’s a good point. there’s good defense and there’s bad offense, and i’d much rather watch good defense.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on
Jan 1, 2009 2:25 PM PST
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I am so glad I don’t have to hear the USC band for another 9 months after this.
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 2:27 PM PST
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Yeah, but on the other hand we don’t get the song girls.
by danzig on
Jan 1, 2009 2:31 PM PST
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The TV’s on mute, not blind!
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by Spazzy Mcgee on
Jan 1, 2009 2:50 PM PST
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Forcing turnovers is much easier when you cheat
by norcalnick on
Jan 1, 2009 2:29 PM PST
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Lucky break. I hope we can take advantage of Sanchez’s turnover-prone play next year. He is not good at holding onto the ball when he gets hit.
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The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.
by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 2:31 PM PST
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Sanchez looking better and better
I wish he’d turn pro. I’d rather see Mustain next year.
by BearsNecessity on
Jan 1, 2009 2:36 PM PST
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Just tuned in R-bowl
Ahh, yes another rose bowl with no g-bears.
alaska A residing in colorado.
by ak_A on
Jan 1, 2009 2:36 PM PST
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Referees
What conference are these referees from in this Rose Bowl?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on
Jan 1, 2009 2:43 PM PST
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SEC
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 2:44 PM PST
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SEC
"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 2:44 PM PST
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SEC
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In Spite of Twist!
by Spazzy Mcgee on
Jan 1, 2009 2:50 PM PST
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SEC, if you don’t know.
"You motor boating son-of-a-bitch, You old sailor you!"
by Greedo on
Jan 1, 2009 5:07 PM PST
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Penn St can’t make these mistakes and win. Cal knows all too well about penalties killing chances of winning against USC.
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 2:43 PM PST
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Wow
deep passes completed against USC are impressive
by norcalnick on
Jan 1, 2009 2:44 PM PST
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Still can't tell who Musburger has money on
I’m thinking Penn State.
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Jan 1, 2009 2:52 PM PST
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SEC
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by Spazzy Mcgee on
Jan 1, 2009 2:53 PM PST
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You know, even though this would put the Pac 10 at 5-0, and give me 34 points in pickem, I still wouldn’t mind if SC lost.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on
Jan 1, 2009 2:55 PM PST
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I feel the same way.
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 2:58 PM PST
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So after I make a three and out joke
The game turns into a shoot out?
by norcalnick on
Jan 1, 2009 3:00 PM PST
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So sad, I caught up to my DVR recording. I now much watch commericals.
by turkey on
Jan 1, 2009 3:01 PM PST
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PennStateOverSC is such a weakass
1 POINT on Penn State? Way to show confidence in your sn
by BearsNecessity on
Jan 1, 2009 3:02 PM PST
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Maybe he thought 1 was most confident
by norcalnick on
Jan 1, 2009 3:05 PM PST
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That's what I did last year.
But it ended up working out well.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on
Jan 1, 2009 3:07 PM PST
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Sanchez is looking too smart out there right now
by BearsNecessity on
Jan 1, 2009 3:08 PM PST
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he’s just showing off for the nfl scouts
by turkey on
Jan 1, 2009 3:09 PM PST
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Are there any rumors about him declaring?
That would be nice
by norcalnick on
Jan 1, 2009 3:10 PM PST
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If he has a good game, he’d be stupid not to (imho)… plus Mustain will be breathing down his neck.
by danzig on
Jan 1, 2009 3:13 PM PST
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Is this what it feels like to have an effective passing game?
by danzig on
Jan 1, 2009 3:11 PM PST
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You mean you’re not supposed to overthrow your receivers?
by turkey on
Jan 1, 2009 3:13 PM PST
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I’m no expert but I don’t think so… however I should look that up, just in case.
by danzig on
Jan 1, 2009 3:14 PM PST
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You should make a video about it and forward it to Kevin Riley. I think he’s had the wrong idea ever since the Washington St game.
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 3:16 PM PST
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Last year’s AFB highlights should do the trick.
by turkey on
Jan 1, 2009 3:18 PM PST
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Riley's thoughts during a game
“THROW DEEP! THROW DEEP! THROW DEEP! THROW REALLY FAR AND DEEP! THROW DEEPER! DEEP THROW!”
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Jan 1, 2009 3:22 PM PST
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What a beautiful turn in.
What a beautiful pattern. The beauty of that play was beauteous.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on
Jan 1, 2009 3:12 PM PST
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It's going to be interesting how Simmons plays Sanchez next year
No way they can drop soft zone coverage like they usually do. He’s way too accurate with the ball; they’re going to have to do lots of man up, especially on Damian Williams.
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Jan 1, 2009 3:15 PM PST
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If PSU doesn’t score on this drive, it might start feeling like last year
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Jan 1, 2009 3:17 PM PST
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Watching USC destroy somebody in a bowl
always makes me feel better about Cal’s annual “Play USC close but never really threaten to win” performances
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Jan 1, 2009 3:27 PM PST
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Watching USC just makes me remember how nice it was to have semi-competent receivers
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
Jan 1, 2009 3:29 PM PST
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that too
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
Jan 1, 2009 3:30 PM PST
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It’s rooting for the generic ‘pac-10’ that makes me feel better about this
by turkey on
Jan 1, 2009 3:31 PM PST
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Play Dirty
I’m ready for someone to tackle Sanchez by his facemask.
Forgive me, I’m a Philly guy. If you can’t win, fuck up the opposition.
by danzig on
Jan 1, 2009 3:32 PM PST
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hahaha
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Jan 1, 2009 3:36 PM PST
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rec’d for awesomeness…
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by carp on
Jan 1, 2009 6:07 PM PST
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Is it just me, or are Sanchez's pits sweating like crazy
I really hope that’s something else.
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
Jan 1, 2009 3:32 PM PST
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They’re all sweating. It’s hot (relatively) today.
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 3:33 PM PST
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maybe they could pack some Right Guard in the USC locker room
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
Jan 1, 2009 3:35 PM PST
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Brent Musberger likes us!
Go Pac-10. Also, Penn St. just can’t catch a break
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Jan 1, 2009 3:33 PM PST
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lol wut
It’s like every losing team today is being coached by Pete Alamar.
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
Jan 1, 2009 3:34 PM PST
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I had a feeling he’d fumble. USC manages to get breaks
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What’s strange is USC isn’t getting a lot of penalties.
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Jan 1, 2009 3:35 PM PST
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SEC refs are trained not to call penalties on the higher ranked team
Duh!
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
Jan 1, 2009 3:36 PM PST
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What’s strange is that these refs haven’t blown a call yet.
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Jan 1, 2009 3:37 PM PST
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S E C! S E C! S E C!!!!
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by Spazzy Mcgee on
Jan 1, 2009 3:37 PM PST
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So this is what it looks like to have competent refs...
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 3:38 PM PST
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Wow
I’d hate to be a PSU fan.. this would be so demoralizing.
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Jan 1, 2009 3:38 PM PST
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kinda like the 2004 Holiday Bowl
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
Jan 1, 2009 3:39 PM PST
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Dude. This is much, much worse.
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Jan 1, 2009 3:46 PM PST
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However, PSU could have a 2003 Insight Bowl-like comeback.
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Jan 1, 2009 3:47 PM PST
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wait, screens are tackled at the los. this i do not understand.
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HUMILIATION
… now I’m kinda feeling sorry for PSU. Jesus.
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Jan 1, 2009 3:39 PM PST
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So when exactly is this massive stable of USC running backs graduating? I feel like Gable, Johnson, et al have been around forever.
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
Jan 1, 2009 3:40 PM PST
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Johnson’s a junior but Gable and McKnight are sophomores.
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 3:43 PM PST
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It’s hard to believe this Penn St team was almost in the National Championship Game.
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 3:41 PM PST
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Yeah… that would’ve been WRONG. Thank god Iowa exposed them.
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Jan 1, 2009 3:44 PM PST
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I was going to say that this Penn State team
looks a lot better than the last 3 opponents SC has faced in the RB…
but…
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by Spazzy Mcgee on
Jan 1, 2009 3:41 PM PST
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I can see it now…9 months of headlines about a broken BCS and how USC should have been in the NCG.
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Jan 1, 2009 3:45 PM PST
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They should have been. They are better than Oklahomo.
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Jan 1, 2009 3:50 PM PST
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USC vs Florida would have been an excellent game.
by CaliforniaCMB on
Jan 2, 2009 3:42 PM PST
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from PSU open thread
who cares
at this point winning the big ten is like being the smartest kid with down syndrome. there is no respect to come with it
Damn they’re feeling sorry for themselves.
by danzig on
Jan 1, 2009 3:46 PM PST
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That was “most athletic kid in the coma ward.”
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This is a fucking passing clinic
Either Big Ten’s secondaries are really bad, or Sanchez is poised for a Leinart-like breakout next season. Which is terrifying. Especially if Williams comes back.
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Jan 1, 2009 3:48 PM PST
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How good is our defense?
We kept USC to 10pts at home.
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Jan 1, 2009 3:51 PM PST
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SYD'QUAN and DARIAN THE BARBARIAN BABY!
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
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Jan 1, 2009 3:52 PM PST
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Haha, rec’d for “DARIAN THE BARBARIAN”!
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Jan 1, 2009 4:06 PM PST
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The interesting part is that I don't remember any big plays or turnovers.
Just very sound, disciplined and consistent defense for 60 minutes. If only the offense had a pulse.
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Jan 1, 2009 3:53 PM PST
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There was a fumble in the second half that gave cal hope for a split second.
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Jan 1, 2009 3:56 PM PST
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WOOP WOOP
No way Sanchez isn’t a first rounder after this clinic. Honestly, this has always been his potential. I hope he leaves. It may work even more in our favor that they’re losing their entire defense. He won’t have the same ideas as Leinart.
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Jan 1, 2009 3:54 PM PST
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It's in his best interest
USC won’t compete for a national title next year barring a meltdown in the SEC or Big 12 losing nine defensive starters. The best he can hope for is the Rose Bowl.
POUR IT ON USC. WIN BY 70!
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Jan 1, 2009 3:55 PM PST
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I wonder how much of the changes in entry level contracts will affect decisions this year.
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Jan 1, 2009 3:56 PM PST
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I’ve been skeptical of Sanchez all year because of his turnovers (especially fumbles). I thought he didn’t have the best decision-making skills, but this game has shown me the light. I am very impressed with him. I hope he leaves after this year (so Cal has a better chance at the Pac-10 crown).
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Jan 1, 2009 3:57 PM PST
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Also the QB class is absolutely disgusting
I watched that Clemson QB today who’s supposed to be top 10 material. He looks like a Ryan Leaf combustible mess.
Sanchez would be in the top 10 almost immediately. He’s a game-changer, just as good as Palmer.
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Jan 1, 2009 4:00 PM PST
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Just as good as Bradford and Stafford too.
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on
Jan 1, 2009 4:01 PM PST
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I don’t trust Oklahoma QBs. And Stafford’s arm isn’t strong enough to last in the NFL right now.
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Jan 1, 2009 4:02 PM PST
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Chad Pennington scoffs at the importance of arm strength!
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Jan 1, 2009 4:13 PM PST
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Sanchez's HS coach
is Bridgford’s HS coach… and Bridgford has broken all of Sanchez’s record…
Then again, Sanchez only had to hand it off in the second half of his games because his team was so dominant.
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on
Jan 1, 2009 4:03 PM PST
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I’m pretty sure Bridgford didn’t play a lot in the second halves of his games either?
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Jan 1, 2009 4:04 PM PST
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No, he definitely did. His team wasn’t nearly as dominant as it was during Sanchez’s years. They had a lot more D-1 talent those years. This year, I think only he and his WR. Maybe 1 defensive player.
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Jan 1, 2009 4:08 PM PST
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Ok then. EIther way, he’s never thrown a pass for Cal so he’s still not ruined his chance to be the next great savior :)
by turkey on
Jan 1, 2009 4:09 PM PST
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So he’s Jesus in cleats IV? V?
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 4:12 PM PST
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I look forward to him learning the pro style offense from second year QB guru Kevin Daft.
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Jan 1, 2009 4:06 PM PST
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These kickoffs into the end zone, what’s with that?
by turkey on
Jan 1, 2009 4:09 PM PST
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you can actually do that?!
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Jan 1, 2009 4:09 PM PST
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Yeah, I thought it was against the rules
by turkey on
Jan 1, 2009 4:10 PM PST
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Enough dogging our QBs in this thread
Sanchez didn’t put it all together until his last game of his 4th year in the system
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on
Jan 1, 2009 4:10 PM PST
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Uhh, he's been like this for the past few months
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Jan 1, 2009 4:19 PM PST
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I don't think so
Unless you count Washington and Wazzu.
Arizona State? Arizona? Cal? He definitely had been on way better target today.
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
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Jan 1, 2009 4:45 PM PST
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More PSU thread goodness
Are you kidding me?!?
ABC shows 3-4 minutes of the USC band, 15 seconds of the PSU band?!?
Among the things you can complain about…
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Jan 1, 2009 4:10 PM PST
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I actually thought it was pleasant to see USC’s band playing a song I haven’t heard them play 1500 times before.
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Jan 1, 2009 4:11 PM PST
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Just as long as they avoid anything Star Wars related and show the song girls… I’m fine with them.
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Jan 1, 2009 4:13 PM PST
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Pretty sure PSU got their time after the commercial. And proved to be more entertaining as well. At least they’re competitive at something on the field.
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Jan 1, 2009 4:12 PM PST
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More from the PSU thread
is there anything darker then Damian Williams? Charcoal maybe?
…dude…
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Jan 1, 2009 4:16 PM PST
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Nyan Boateng maybe?
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Jan 1, 2009 4:18 PM PST
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Wesley Snipes
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
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Jan 1, 2009 4:25 PM PST
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Does this make you more pissed at Oregon State for blowing the Civil War?
USC-Texas: great matchup
USC-Penn State: SC RULZ BIG 10 DROOLS
by BearsNecessity on
Jan 1, 2009 4:25 PM PST
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Don’t forget Oregon getting credit for beating a supposedly great Oklahoma State team. Stupid Beavers.
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 4:28 PM PST
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So I guess Tyler is going to play RB
… instead of LB.
by danzig on
Jan 1, 2009 4:30 PM PST
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Well, Pac-10 wil be 5-0. Something good coming out of this game.
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by HydroTech on
Jan 1, 2009 4:36 PM PST
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USC goes for those helmet-to-helmet hits way too often. It’s scary for the opposing team.
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 4:42 PM PST
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Taylor Mays hits hard
… but I think Mays was leading with his shoulder… it was just unfortunate that the helmets hit.
by danzig on
Jan 1, 2009 4:42 PM PST
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Eh, that was dangerous.
Half the time you’re going to get helmet contact. It’s really poor form.
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Jan 1, 2009 4:44 PM PST
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Did his helmet even hit him?
I thought it was all shoulder and his helmet hit the other SC player. He’s just going in so hard it looks like he molded into the receiver.
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on
Jan 1, 2009 4:44 PM PST
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It looked like the helmet went right into the receiver’s helmet and then into the SC player’s chest,
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 4:45 PM PST
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It was definitely too fast to tell in real time.
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on
Jan 1, 2009 4:46 PM PST
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He was down...
…but have you noticed how we don’t see much of the PSU cheerleaders? hmmmm….
by danzig on
Jan 1, 2009 4:48 PM PST
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Song Girls or PSU cheerleaders?
ABC definitely has been biased toward the Men of Troy this entire broadcast, from the band to the players to the coaches to the girls.
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Jan 1, 2009 4:49 PM PST
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Yeah, there is bias for the Socal team, but this is the Rose Bowl, which is played in LA… you gotta expect a little bias…
Plus when the song girls are involved, I think you have to expect producers to be producers…. ratings baby.
by danzig on
Jan 1, 2009 4:52 PM PST
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Uhh, JoePa, you do realize you can go for 2 right?
Now they’re still down by 3 scores.
by BearsNecessity on
Jan 1, 2009 4:52 PM PST
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Damn I'm sick of slips on grass
Get some goddamn momentum turf!
by danzig on
Jan 1, 2009 4:57 PM PST
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I can’t remember the last time I saw a secondary get dissected this well.
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 4:57 PM PST
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usc's too fast and too talented
not surprising that PSU is getting blown out of the water..
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Jan 1, 2009 4:58 PM PST
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This Cover 3 madness is ridick
One completion after another. They kept on biting on the short and left the deep ball ready.
Pro peformance by Sanchez, even if this Nittany Lion secondary blows.
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Jan 1, 2009 5:00 PM PST
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Lucky catch
Carry Harris is getting picked on… he’s been missing pass breakup all day.
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Jan 1, 2009 5:04 PM PST
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Ask danzig: Based on this game, how should we attack the Trojans next year?
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Jan 1, 2009 5:08 PM PST
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Only based on this game
Stunt with delayed blitz… or double stunt… USC’s OL does a great job with assignments but when confronted with picking who to cover, they have trouble and it neutralizes their size. Sanchez has a fast release, but it’s still better to pressure him b/c he’ll pick apart zones.
PSU’s two best plays on D, including a sack on Sanchez, came from stunts with angle blitzes. We should do the exact same thing with our smaller/faster LBs… Kendricks and Mohamed should be let loose. The corner blitzes don’t work with Sanchez’s fast read and release.
On O: Riley should run on 1/5th of his plays to keep the deep route open. Plus USC is weak with the boots and rollouts… the FB is important but our WRs have to come back and improvise.
On defense, our DBs have to have the freedom to choose between run/slant support vs deep/go routes but mostly they have to play ‘bend but don’t break’ and let USC kill themselves.
Play perfect with no drops on offense and we win.
by danzig on
Jan 1, 2009 5:26 PM PST
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Complete passes more than 50% of the game. Keep people in legal formations on the LOS
by turkey on
Jan 1, 2009 9:14 PM PST
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I am getting really tired of the USC lovefest that ABC has been having in the second half.
"You motor boating son-of-a-bitch, You old sailor you!"
by Greedo on
Jan 1, 2009 5:09 PM PST
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This is ABC’s national championship. Of course ESPN is going to pimp the Trojans for the AP title.
by BearsNecessity on
Jan 1, 2009 5:12 PM PST
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This will probably change when they get the BCS back in two years. Then they’ll be like “Oh the BCS is such a great and fair system.”
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Jan 1, 2009 5:12 PM PST
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I’m happy if that’s the trade off for no Fox broadcasts.
by turkey on
Jan 1, 2009 9:16 PM PST
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Ah, the closed captioning just mentioned “Happy Waldorf”
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Jan 1, 2009 5:18 PM PST
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Who would have guessed there would be over 900 yards of offense in the Rose Bowl (I’m not counting the 34 yard loss on that botched snap)?
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 5:42 PM PST
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USC is returning its entire offense (assuming Sanchez sticks around)
The game in Memorial could be a classic or a romp. Offense vs. defense. Already looking forward to it.
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Jan 1, 2009 5:48 PM PST
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Am I the only one who thinks Penn St. was waaay too conservative?
Not going for two? No onside kick? It’s like they were just trying to cover the spread.
Nice note by Musburger by the way about the spread.
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Jan 1, 2009 5:42 PM PST
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Not going for two was clearly a mistake. I was a little surprised they didn’t go for the onside kick. It’s not like USC would have easily marched down the field with only running plays.
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 5:44 PM PST
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This is what happens when you have Joe Pa as your head coach. Too curmudgeonly. Once you’re down 24 you might as well start looking for plane tickets.
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Jan 1, 2009 5:46 PM PST
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That’s what happens when your head coach stays in the booth the whole game and doesn’t even go down to the locker room when his team is getting its ass kicked at the half.
The Bear Will Not Quit
The Bear Will Not Die
by joshiemac on
Jan 1, 2009 5:47 PM PST
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Rose Bowl is NCG next year?
Watch, Cal goes 11-1, wins the conference, and can’t get into the Rose Bowl because it’s the championship game. Not that I’m predicting that will happen, but it would be appropriate given our streak of consecutive years without a Rose Bowl.
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 5:52 PM PST
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Huh?
The NCG is in Pasadena. But that’s a week afterwards and an entirely separate game. The Rose Bowl is still being held on Jan. 1st.
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Jan 1, 2009 5:54 PM PST
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Is that relatively new? I don’t ever remember two Rose Bowls.
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 8:31 PM PST
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I looked it up and figured out that it’s part of another BCS revision. Now the question is, if Cal makes it into the NCG and plays a bowl game in the Rose Bowl, did they still play in a Rose Bowl?
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by Berkelium97 on
Jan 1, 2009 8:45 PM PST
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They only play in a Rose Bowl when the Cal Band marches down Colorado
by turkey on
Jan 1, 2009 9:17 PM PST
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The technical answer to that question is “no,” but I think Joe Kapp would deserve a special dispensation to drink the tequila for that game.
Realizing just how much Aaron Rodgers spoiled us.
by Ohio Bear on
Jan 2, 2009 6:02 AM PST
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I thot the championship game is separate from the rest of the bowls now.
by CalBandGreat on
Jan 1, 2009 5:54 PM PST
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It is
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on
Jan 1, 2009 6:11 PM PST
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It was very nice of them to start that in 2005….
by turkey on
Jan 1, 2009 9:17 PM PST
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Yeah. I think the only reason it’s confusing is because the stadium itself commonly referred to as the Rose Bowl.
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Jan 1, 2009 11:59 PM PST
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Pac-10 5-0!
An MSU victory would have made this a perfect bowl season.
I’d love to see OSU beat Texas and Florida beat OU…
I’m not a big fan of weenie conferences and I’d love to see the Big 12 get smacked down.
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by carp on
Jan 1, 2009 6:13 PM PST
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I’m torn on OSU vs Texas. I’m just bored of OSU but Texas it Texas so I think I’m leaning OSU.
I just like Florida for some reason.
by turkey on
Jan 1, 2009 9:18 PM PST
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Virginia Tech
Dang, why’d I pick Virginia Tech? I knew I should’ve gone with Cincinnati. That’s so easy to say, though.
The Ultimate Opportunist
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Jan 1, 2009 6:15 PM PST
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I’m refusing to watch the Orange bowl…they provide “meh” game…me no watchy
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by carp on
Jan 1, 2009 6:19 PM PST
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Orange Bowl
Well, there’s nothing on for me to watch.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on
Jan 1, 2009 6:21 PM PST
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How dare you besmirch the credibility of a 9-4 Virginia Tech team!
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Jan 1, 2009 6:21 PM PST
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I don’t think VT has ever recovered from getting Rodgers’d in 2003.
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Jan 1, 2009 6:29 PM PST
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i guess i’m goign to go 4/5 on the day should VT proceed to lose
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by HydroTech on
Jan 1, 2009 7:08 PM PST
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why’d i pick VT? i’m such an idiot.
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by HydroTech on
Jan 1, 2009 7:09 PM PST
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I picked VT because I refused to believe in the validity of a #12 ranking for a Big East team, especially one that I saw barely beat a lackluster Hawaii team during the final week of the season.
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Jan 1, 2009 8:37 PM PST
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Virginia Tech
The Hokies can really grab a hold of this game if they can march down the field and punch it in for six.
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by Rated-R Superstar on
Jan 1, 2009 8:00 PM PST
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Had the choice of the Orange Bowl or Slumdog Millionaire.
Glad to see I made the right decision.
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Jan 1, 2009 9:13 PM PST
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well i'm banned...
from black shoe diaries (penn st. blog) and bruinsnation (go figure)..lots of bitter people from both blogs. what a performance from sc. men against boys. sec needs to play sc more. they’d get beat up, oj style.
by oski4u on
Jan 1, 2009 9:18 PM PST
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You are doing the Lord’s work if you’ve been banned from bruinsnation.
by BearsNecessity on
Jan 1, 2009 9:26 PM PST
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You got banned because you are a troll
Being bitter and you being a clown are two different things. Who does that? Trolls in and throws multiple nonsense lines up to piss off a team that has nothing to do with you. I actually like Cal but with morons like you in trail I may rethink my stance on them.
You are something else… no… I take that back…
You are a douchebag
I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member
by TheMightyErik on
Jan 1, 2009 10:09 PM PST
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I don’t know what he did, but your indignation is pretty funny.
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This is what I imagine he looks like

Sheriff of the Welcome Team
In Spite of Twist!
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Jan 2, 2009 12:47 AM PST
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themightyerik...
both a bruins and a nit’ney lions fan? you must really hate SC! but seriously, i haven’t fabricated anything…on either blog. I’ll make you a deal…you stop calling me names, and I’ll stop calling you a loser. ooops.
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Oski4U
great game guys
you have a classy coach. too bad you can’t play in the pac10…you’d give the washington schools a hard time…
Your quote, your exact post… You posted it in a couple of threads for emphasis to piss people off. I won’t give the Cal Bears any shit as I believe/hope you are an aberration and I still respect your their program. Stay in your lane and I will keep you out of the class the Cal fans I know are in until you show us otherwise.
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Jan 3, 2009 3:41 AM PST
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seriously...big chip on BNs shoulder...
…especially after tonight. Luckily, they claimed to be the “GREATEST ATHLETIC PROGRAM IN THE NATION”.
shouldn’t your fb team count in that contest? last time i checked, they should at least play in a bowl…any bowl.
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Jan 1, 2009 9:36 PM PST
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Kevin Craft is about to turn the corner!
Only to have it intercepted and be returned for a touchdown.
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Jan 1, 2009 9:39 PM PST
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The Inaugural Facebook Stalker Bowl!
It's seriously too bad that there's no building or complex around that might have a large supply of sports drinks.
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Jan 1, 2009 9:41 PM PST
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Don't worry,
I got banned from BN, too. If you DON’T get banned from BN I’d worry about you. Penn State, though, I’m not sure. I tried to join the blog and leave a comment about how they should feel lucky they only have to play SC once and we have to play them every fucking year, but they have a 2-day waiting period before you can comment.
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In Spite of Twist!
by Spazzy Mcgee on
Jan 2, 2009 12:48 AM PST
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They did that to avoid trolls from Pitt talking trash about how much State blows.
Apparently they do that a lot.
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Jan 2, 2009 7:03 AM PST
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Umm how what’s the score of USC-Pitt? Does a team finally lose by triple digits?
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
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Jan 2, 2009 9:53 AM PST
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I like the way you pick. No fear.
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
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