WBD: 1.10.09 & 1.11.09 - What to do w/ no CFB

Nick Saban thought he’d be at LSU too…

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by carp on Jan 10, 2009 6:37 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

bye bye Texas Tech

Crabtree’s bouncin’

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by carp on Jan 10, 2009 6:38 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

also lost to the NFL

— Alabama running back Glen Coffee, who told the Mobile Press-Register that the NFL draft advisory board projected him as a mid-round pick. Coffee ranked second in the SEC with 1,383 yards this season.

— Brigham Young receiver Austin Collie, a 6-foot-2, 206-pounder who led the nation in total receiving yards with 1,538. He had 106 receptions and 15 touchdowns.

— Missouri receiver and return specialist Jeremy Maclin, a two-time All-American who scored 17 touchdowns and caught 102 passes while leading the nation in all-purpose yardage (2,833, fifth-most in NCAA history).

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by carp on Jan 10, 2009 6:39 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Maryland’s got a new DC…he’s from UMass…

Massachusetts coach Don Brown has resigned to become the defensive coordinator at Maryland.

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by carp on Jan 10, 2009 6:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Forcing the Courts to take 2 days off is going to really fuck us over.

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by TwistNHook on Jan 10, 2009 8:30 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

And I hope nobody around here needs their licence renewed...

I’m currently working for the state and facing the ~10% pay cut. Arnie’s not too popular around here, since this is in addition to threatened layoffs and the whole ‘national minimum wage’ thing from late summer. Following California politics is unbelievably depressing.

by norcalnick on Jan 10, 2009 10:38 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I feel like a thousand monkeys with a thousand typewriters could draft better solutions to the state’s budget problems.

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

by Berkelium97 on Jan 10, 2009 11:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

professors think they’ll be facing pay cuts too…

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by carp on Jan 10, 2009 12:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

will it require alternating/ignoring statute of limitations? Am I using the right law word here?

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by carp on Jan 10, 2009 12:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t believe so, because its about when the suit is filed, I think. So, unless they waited until the last possible day and then tried to file it, but the ct. was closed, then maybe.

But what I do know is that out here, the Courts are super backed up. Lets say you filed something in early dec. EARLIEST possible date is late Jan (earliest!). So, now your date all of a sudden doesnt work, because everybody is dark. Well, your hearing is going to be continued to the next available date, which might be a month or so later.

Moreover, jurisdiction requires notice. Lets say you notice everybody for a date, but then it gets continued because the Courts are closed. Well, normally if it gets continued without a hearing its OK, bc the judge announces the new date briefly. But if theres no morning calendar, nobody would know.

Just a lot of problems with scheduling. Something that seems minor, but is a LARGE part of my job.

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by TwistNHook on Jan 10, 2009 3:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

that sucks twist…any chance you get a sexytary or para-legal to aid in your efforts?

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by carp on Jan 10, 2009 3:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm pretty sure

it’s Nibs Price. (not Rice)

He was the Cal football coach for about 5 years and also led us to a Rose Bowl (Wrong Way Roy Riegels) and was basketball coach for some 30 years.

by LeonPowe on Jan 10, 2009 8:59 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

The name ‘Nibs’ needs to make a comeback.

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Jan 10, 2009 9:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

oops…I stand corrected.

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by carp on Jan 10, 2009 12:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Is this going to function as the open thread for the Ravens-Titans and Cards-Panthers match-ups?

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Jan 10, 2009 12:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I vote “no” since that will make the Dump 4000 comments long…how about you guys start a new thread?

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by carp on Jan 10, 2009 12:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

What else will be posted here?

And I’m not sure how many NFL fans we have here.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Jan 10, 2009 12:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

well, it’s certainly not my call, I was just voicing my opinion.

To answer your question, links and such…the Weekend Dump is more of a general thread with the occasional link.

Game threads are more like:

“3rd and long…STOP ’EM”

and

“OH SNAP…did you see that?”

and such….there isn’t too much convo.

Most importantly, game threads usually go really long…although, like you said, I’m not sure how many NFLers there are.

Plus, most of the FanPosts can move down a slot on the right…most are old DBDs.

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by carp on Jan 10, 2009 1:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Cal Hoops

At 3:00 p.m. PT on CSNCA, Cal is playing Washington. The Golden Bears (14-2, 3-0) are six-point underdogs to the Huskies (11-3, 2-0) as of right now.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 10, 2009 12:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Is it on tv?

Or is CSNCA a tv station?

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Jan 10, 2009 12:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

CSNCA

CSNCA is Comcast SportsNet California, so, yes, it is a TV station. It’s DirecTV channel 698.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 10, 2009 12:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It’s channel 415 for Comcast Bay Area. While waiting for the game, you can watch a 20-minute extended highlight reel of the Emerald Bowl on ESPN Classic at 2:20. It’s part of the ESPN Classic Bowl Blitz.

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

by Berkelium97 on Jan 10, 2009 1:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

channel 409 for dish network

by racsan on Jan 10, 2009 1:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

We don’t get that channel even at the Directv Choice XTRA level due to our Bay Area ZIP code… we get CSNBA (696). Why would a Cal game be on the California level but NOT the Bay Area level? Who decides this shit?

by zoonews on Jan 10, 2009 1:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

CSN

I don’t know, but usually Stanford games are on CSNBA.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 10, 2009 1:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Boo. Enjoy the Cal game, Sacramento.

by zoonews on Jan 10, 2009 1:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

http://www.justin.tv/probono

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Jan 10, 2009 3:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It’s a bit sad to see a team dominate the regular season, then lose in their first playoff appearance.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Jan 10, 2009 5:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Rugby anyone?

Cal defeated Humbolt State 103-0 today.
The second team played most of the game.

"Today's weather, excessively violent with a chance of dismemberment. Tune in later for our 5-day forecast!"
~ Three Dog - Fallout 3

by Swamphunter on Jan 10, 2009 5:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

CGB needs a rugby correspondent

So I can understand the rules of that damn game.

by BearsNecessity on Jan 10, 2009 6:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve played in college…wiki’s a start with a few laws…I could prolly answer some questions but I’m not an expert.

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by carp on Jan 10, 2009 7:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

for the Bears? Sounds like a fanpost in the making!

DO IT! DO IT!

by BearsNecessity on Jan 10, 2009 7:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah…if I’m not stepping on rags’ toes I’ll post something up this offseason. Some might be thinking…why should I learn? My answer:

- rugby is an old school, international game that requires extreme toughness. You have to know that when you step on the field, your femur could be broken. I haven’t played football, but I’d imagine one might feel invinceable with pads/helmet on. No such thing in rugby.

- Cal is hella good. I’m surprised ESPN hasn’t come out yet.

- Believe it or not, novices can join an adult rugby club! They’ve got one in Berkeley. How’s this for an intro? It’s a great way to get in shape.

- Chicks dig rugby players…they like the parties.

- EA Sports has a rugby video game out…it’s awesome!

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by carp on Jan 11, 2009 6:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

oops...here's the link

http://www.berkeleyrugby.com/

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by carp on Jan 11, 2009 6:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

booooooooo

no girls allowed. :(

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jan 11, 2009 3:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

they do have female clubs (especially in college)…just not this one. I’m not sure coed-rugby is a good idea.

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by carp on Jan 11, 2009 5:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I had a friend on the girls rugby team. Several, in fact. that shit is hardcore and they would all crush me imediately. No joke.

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by TwistNHook on Jan 11, 2009 6:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

word…they don’t efff around…

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by carp on Jan 11, 2009 7:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Twist, I’m sure a newborn kitten could crush all 120 pounds of you. No joke.

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Jan 11, 2009 7:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

What about the other 20 pounds? Could that newborn kitten crush those 20 pounds, too?

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by TwistNHook on Jan 11, 2009 7:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

This could pose problems…

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Jan 11, 2009 7:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

A friend of the wife’s was on the team. She was told to stop playing because she kept getting concussions. I don’t doubt that it is hardcore.

by turkey on Jan 12, 2009 9:55 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

it is borderline crazy…I asked myself…does my insurance cover a real bad injury? Then there’s always the “why does my shoulder click when I try and move it in a circular motion?”

Tedford...if you're reading this...I'LL WORK FOR FREE! I'll fill out your Coach's Poll!

by carp on Jan 12, 2009 10:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

by all means, sharing more information is great. much as i like blogging, i certainly don’t mind our readers doing my job for me!

So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!

by ragnarok on Jan 11, 2009 10:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

cool…thanks…I’ll give it a whirl

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by carp on Jan 11, 2009 9:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Somebody wrote one back in the blogsome days I think

I thought I remember somebody (rags?) trying to get into rugby and writing a rules post or something.

by norcalnick on Jan 10, 2009 9:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

that sounds like something i might have written

but i honestly don’t remember. it’d be a good post to have, in any case.

i’ve been to a few rugby games, and i think i understand the basic rules, but i don’t at all understand the finer points of the game. i want to make it out to a couple this year, but it’s really going to depend on how convenient the times are.

So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!

by ragnarok on Jan 11, 2009 10:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

THAT

is a lot of tries

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by carp on Jan 10, 2009 7:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Found this gem on Bear Insider

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Jan 10, 2009 9:15 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

Is there a large version?

by CaliforniaCMB on Jan 10, 2009 9:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/qq233/awwarner/complete3.jpg

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Jan 10, 2009 10:16 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs

You sir are a winnar!

Your prize: a brand new rec’d!

by CaliforniaCMB on Jan 11, 2009 3:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

YES JK NO LOLZ

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Jan 10, 2009 11:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

how's this

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by carp on Jan 11, 2009 6:29 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Jake Curtis on CFB

Rishi should like this…

Which brings us to Boise State. The Broncos will start next season ranked somewhere around No. 15, and they open with a home game against Oregon, which also should be ranked. If Boise State wins that game (and the Broncos are 19-0 at home when ranked) and goes through the regular season unbeaten (as it has three of the past four seasons) and if no more than one team from BCS conference goes unbeaten (as has been the case the past three seasons), then … well, you can see where this is going.

Jimmy hats:

USC rules: The Trojans finished ranked in the top four for the seventh consecutive season, a significant achievement when dynasties are presumed dead but still a long way from Florida State’s 13 straight top-four finishes from 1987-99.

Tedford’s still (relatively) cheap:

Steve Sarkisian, who is 34 and has never been a head coach, will get a guaranteed $1.85 million a year as Washington’s head coach, about the same as Jeff Tedford’s guaranteed income at Cal. Lane Kiffin, who is 33 and was fired for insubordination after going 5-15 in his only head coaching job, will make about $2 million at Tennessee next year.

Tedford’s the highest UC paid employee…will the Regents approve Kiffin or, if this starts to get out of hand, Stoops money?

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by carp on Jan 11, 2009 6:45 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

link

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by carp on Jan 11, 2009 6:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

we got more lions than Penn St

they are coming for you!

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by carp on Jan 11, 2009 7:00 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Oskitalk on AP ranking:

I do want to say about the AP poll: there are nine 4 loss teams ahead of Cal, and 5 three loss teams ahead of Cal. Of those teams, 5 had the same wins against top 25 oposition (one of which was Oregon, who we beat). There were three who had one win against top 25 opposition, and 6 who had NO wins against top 25 opposition. But the Bears were ranked behind all of them. It is a joke.

Couldn’t say it better myself.

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by carp on Jan 11, 2009 7:09 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

No, its not a joke. This is a joke:

“In Soviet Russia, Car Drives You!”

That’s just a travesty!

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by TwistNHook on Jan 11, 2009 9:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

So very true.

by CaliforniaCMB on Jan 11, 2009 3:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Rivals doesn't think it's too soon

No, I don’t work for Rivals.

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by carp on Jan 11, 2009 7:30 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Thoroughbred, there's been no announcement on Steve Marshall

False alarm or are they waiting until Monday?

by BearsNecessity on Jan 11, 2009 7:51 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Giants got away with PI on D-Jax

Desean with a nice game so far at the half.

by BearsNecessity on Jan 11, 2009 11:37 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Landed badly on the frozen surface

Probably just something you jog off though

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Jan 11, 2009 11:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Paging Thoroughbred

See the link above.

by BearsNecessity on Jan 11, 2009 12:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

No news

but the guy who heard word is very reliable and has contact with coaches and players

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Jan 11, 2009 1:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Cal Headliner on ESPN College Basketball Page

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Jan 11, 2009 11:43 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

And we won "Team of the Week" honors in the article

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Jan 11, 2009 11:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

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by TwistNHook on Jan 11, 2009 11:59 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

DESEAN FOR THE KILL!

45 yard bomb to Jackson. Eagles about to take apart the Super Bowl champs.

by BearsNecessity on Jan 11, 2009 1:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

If San Diego wins, this might be the worst 4 teams to make championship week in the NFL ever

Baltimore: 11-5
Philadelphia: 9-6-1
Arizona: 9-7
San Diego: 8-8

Yikes

by norcalnick on Jan 11, 2009 1:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

To be fair to Philly, they've been consistently ranked #1 in DVOA.

Via football outsiders. Their record just doesn’t reflect how good they are.

by BearsNecessity on Jan 11, 2009 2:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not familiar with DVOA

What would cause I high DVOA but a comparatively poor record? Blowout wins and close losses?

by norcalnick on Jan 11, 2009 2:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Breakdown here

LINK.

by BearsNecessity on Jan 11, 2009 2:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

So based on their explanations

Phili and SD are pretty high because they weight recent games more highly and those teams came in hot, whereas Arizona seems low cause they stopped playing much after they clinched the west. I’m curious what their DVOA looked like around midseason

Thanks for the info.

by norcalnick on Jan 11, 2009 4:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You better recognize that DVOA!

by CaliforniaCMB on Jan 11, 2009 3:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Baltimore is #2 too; San Diego is #8

Arizona is the anomaly.

by BearsNecessity on Jan 11, 2009 2:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Just saw on ESPN

Tebow returns for senior season

by racsan on Jan 11, 2009 3:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

California vs. Florida for BCS NC?

Discuss…

by CaliforniaCMB on Jan 11, 2009 3:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

by BearsNecessity on Jan 11, 2009 4:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

the other day I saw somewhere “I’d settle for the Rose Bowl…” Jeesh!

Cam Inman of the CC TImes wrote recently that Tedford’s one of the longest tenured coaches not to make it to a BCS game…what are these people trying to do to our fanbase???

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by carp on Jan 11, 2009 5:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I think Tedford gets leeway because we should have been in the BCS in 2004

Also, our team is a consistent winner.

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Jan 11, 2009 7:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Most other coaches don't have to go head-to-head every year with Pete Carroll either

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Jan 11, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

true…but there are 8 other Pac-10 schools…Tedford’s tied with Bellotti for the longest streak w/o a BCS Bowl…but Bellotti took Oregon to the Fiesta Bowl in ’01.

JT’s great. It isn’t fair to judge JT on his abilities to make Cal a Top10 program year in/year out with some of the worst facilities in the nation. Once those are in, THEN I think it’s fair. The question always remains…who could really better for Cal than JT? My answer is “no one.”

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by carp on Jan 11, 2009 9:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed.

by CaliforniaCMB on Jan 12, 2009 1:26 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Here’s what I’d like to do, in order.

*Beat Maryland
*Beat Eastern Washington
*Beat Minnesota
*Beat Oregon
*Beat USC
*Beat Washington
*Beat UCLA
*Beat Washington State
*Beat Arizona State
*Beat Oregon State
*Beat Arizona
*Beat Furd

If we can do ten of those twelve things I will be an infinitely happy man.

by BearsNecessity on Jan 11, 2009 7:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

We may have trouble with Eastern Washington

and Washington State.

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Jan 11, 2009 7:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It will be very difficult to cover the spread indeed.

by BearsNecessity on Jan 11, 2009 7:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Interesting. Here’s my order.

*Beat Maryland
*Beat Washington State
*Beat Furd
*Beat Arizona
*Beat Eastern Washington
*Beat Minnesota
*Beat UCLA
*Beat Washington
*Beat Oregon State
*Beat USC
*Beat Arizona State

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by TwistNHook on Jan 11, 2009 7:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You don’t want to beat Oregon?

You hate Cal.

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Jan 11, 2009 7:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I had some execution problems with that joke.

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by TwistNHook on Jan 11, 2009 8:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

'No Shit' Halloween costumes are on sale

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by carp on Jan 11, 2009 9:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Laughj all you want, but with your newly outdated sig I wouldn’t be too happy.

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by TwistNHook on Jan 11, 2009 9:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

what do you think now?

Tedford...if you're reading this...I'LL WORK FOR FREE! I'll fill out your Coach's Poll!

by carp on Jan 12, 2009 7:05 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Thats not our FanPost sig at all!

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by TwistNHook on Jan 12, 2009 7:55 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

shalt this image that I’ve bestowed upon thee not have green-coloured background?

Tedford...if you're reading this...I'LL WORK FOR FREE! I'll fill out your Coach's Poll!

by carp on Jan 12, 2009 10:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

would 12-0 Cal make it to a the NCG in 2009 (2010)…USC would if they played an identical schedule…but I’d bet they’d go with a 12-1 SEC/Big12S team…of course Boise St’s knocking on the door too…non-USC Pac10 teams get no love…

the key this next year is (obviously) consistency on offense and an effective passing game (not just QB play). Frustratingly, we won’t know if this until next fall (JO: “Not much to report in practice today”).

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by carp on Jan 11, 2009 9:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

And no major injuries

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Jan 11, 2009 10:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes

They’d faced a ranked USC, Oregon, OSU (?), Minn (?) team with a great possibility of a low 20’s ranking.

by CaliforniaCMB on Jan 12, 2009 1:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I think they might only face two legit Top 25 teams next year

Minny will prolly not be ranked at the time we play them since they tanked this year…they might as the season evolves though. Ibid Maryland.

The keys to Ore. St were it’s Oline and Dline…I doubt they can replace both to 2008 level. Me thinks this is a 4 loss team…maybe ranked but likely 26-30 when it’s all said and done.

Oregon’s tough to read…I’m not quite jumping on the bandwagon yet…we’ll see how @ BSU goes. Likely Top 25.

USC is a Top 10 team…maybe Top 5.

Considering Tebow & McCoy say they’re coming back, I think it’s unlikely undefeated Cal goes to NCG in 2009…undefeated USC yes…undefeated Oregon probably because they have two OOC opponents that appear to be “quality” in BSU and Utah. It’s dangerous though…if BSU drops one to say San Jose St or Utah almost loses to New Mexico than these wins don’t look so hot.

Sandy Barbour should pray to Bak Bak that Maryland wins the ACC and goes to the Orange Bowl (like Cincy did with the Big East). The ACC’s better than the Big East though (I think) so this highly unlikely. We’ve got two “A-level” opponents who are really at the B/B+ level right now.

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by carp on Jan 12, 2009 6:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

What if Minn & OSU have nice years and they are ranked at the end of the year, our resume will be pretty darn good if we beat two top ranked team and two lower tier teams – true I don’t think we’d get the NCG, but you never know. Look where Utah got and they played… well you get the picture.

by CaliforniaCMB on Jan 13, 2009 1:19 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I think the announcer for the UCLA-USC game said “BOOM THO” when Taj Gibson slammed a monster jam.

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Jan 11, 2009 7:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

The movement is spreading.

by BearsNecessity on Jan 11, 2009 7:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Dunno if Rod would appreciate the Trojans co-opting it though

by norcalnick on Jan 11, 2009 8:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

What is this BOOM THO you speak of?

by CaliforniaCMB on Jan 12, 2009 1:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

wow, really?

by LeonPowe on Jan 12, 2009 3:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I, too, am stunned and chagrined to hear that CaliforniaCMB has not heard of one of the internets oldest and most respected memes. It’d be like not knowing what “All Your Base” is.

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by TwistNHook on Jan 12, 2009 7:55 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I just get lost in the posts, I thought maybe I had missed something, may I be forgiven?

by CaliforniaCMB on Jan 13, 2009 1:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

HONK!

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by TwistNHook on Jan 13, 2009 7:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I can’t believe I clicked on this post just to read a “HONK!”

Tedford...if you're reading this...I'LL WORK FOR FREE! I'll fill out your Coach's Poll!

by carp on Jan 13, 2009 8:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Like you have anything better to do.

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by TwistNHook on Jan 13, 2009 4:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

shit…duped again!

Tedford...if you're reading this...I'LL WORK FOR FREE! I'll fill out your Coach's Poll!

by carp on Jan 13, 2009 6:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

what the fuck you made me waste my time too!

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Jan 13, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

YYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Tedford...if you're reading this...I'LL WORK FOR FREE! I'll fill out your Coach's Poll!

by carp on Jan 13, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

This.

No, I’m not The Maharg but thanks for thinking of me so highly.

by Maharg on Jan 13, 2009 9:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

NAILED IT!

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by TwistNHook on Jan 13, 2009 10:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

CGB: Mindlessly clicking on posts, waiting patiently for them to load, and clicking “z” just to read every damn comment on the blog.

Tedford...if you're reading this...I'LL WORK FOR FREE! I'll fill out your Coach's Poll!

by carp on Jan 14, 2009 6:49 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yea, ain’t it cool?

No, I’m not The Maharg but thanks for thinking of me so highly.

by Maharg on Jan 14, 2009 9:05 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

BOOM THO!

Tedford...if you're reading this...I'LL WORK FOR FREE! I'll fill out your Coach's Poll!

by carp on Jan 14, 2009 9:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

urbandictionary.com

boom tho
adv. 1: An occurance of an uncommonly good thing.
2. An exclaimation or show of excitement.
boom got them tho!
verb. 1a: The self completion of an uncommonly good thing.
1b: The successful act of mating.
boom got them dos!
verb. 1: The exact double of boom got them tho!
2: The completion of a difficult shot attempt on the basketball court.
Speaker 1: I just won the lotto
Speaker 2: Boom tho!

Tedford...if you're reading this...I'LL WORK FOR FREE! I'll fill out your Coach's Poll!

by carp on Jan 12, 2009 7:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs