DBD 1.08.09 Who's #1?
by BearsNecessity on Jan 8, 2009 1:39 AM PST
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PrintI'm sure Twist has some important things to talk about the shocking Gossip Girl revelations. But he can talk about it elsewhere. Today we must mourn the end of another college football season. One game is left, the biggest one of them all, or whatever.
We've already talked about BCS/playoffs this week; if you want a nuanced article on the issue, check out Smart Football's take. If you want a strong and reasonable refutation of the BCS, check out sabermetric Bill James and his thoughts about the irrational calcuation of the computers as to who should be national champion. What we can debate is who you really believe deserves the national championship.
The winner of Florida/Oklahoma: It's the BCS championship, and the winner deserves it, no matter if it ends in a 7-3 slopfest or not. That's what everyone agreed upon, right? Both teams are 1 loss and probably deserving, but are they more deserving than everyone else? Do you believe the winner of this game can essentially beat the other three on a neutral site?
Texas: If Oklahoma wins, some AP voters might consider ranking them #1 since they beat Oklahoma head-to-head. None of those votes will come from the Bay Area. If they do, those journalists should be fired and deported to Somalia. They beat Missouri, Okie State and Texas Tech, but those wins are looking less impressive by the week. So they'll have to pin their hopes on the Red River Shootout being all that was needed to qualify them.
Utah: Undefeated, so they're Rick Reilly's champion, which means so much since he knows nothing about college football. They waxed Alabama from the mighty SEC in what was essentially a home game for them, so that's mighty impressive. They beat TCU, BYU, Air Force, Michigan and Oregon State, and you get the feeling they'd have the ability to compete against Florida or Oklahoma.
USC: Crushed Ohio State, a team that Texas barely scraped by. Beat up an Oregon team that will finish close to the top 10 if not in it. Lost to Oregon State, a team who had three losses to potentially three teams that'll finish in the top 10. They looked the fiercest of all the three contenders in their bowl matchup, eviscerating Penn State for one half and then providing them pity points for the final half when it was clear the Lions weren't playing to win. More importantly, there's a good chance if Florida or Oklahoma played USC, USC would be favored in both matchups.
Who do you think deserves the national championship the most and why? If you believe it should be split, who should get the pieces of the champion pie?
PS: One piece of good news for Hydro; the BCS will be around until at least 2013.
Brown, who has worked at ESPN for 21 of the network's 29 years, is not only the king of the mid-week college football game but also one of the driving forces behind games like the preseason Chick-fil-A College Kickoff game that pitted Alabama and Clemson last year and will match the Crimson Tide against ACC champion Virginia Tech on Sept. 5 to open the 2009 season.
He's also the person to talk to if you want to know if there will ever be a playoff in major college football. The answer, at least for the four-year duration of ESPN's recent agreement to broadcast the BCS bowl games, is a definite no.
"The next four-year cycle is done, so a playoff is not a consideration at this point," Brown said. "I wouldn't want to see the bowls changed because I don't want to create meaningless games during the regular season. I don't think that would be good for college football."
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Utah does not deserve the national title...
There is no way they’d go undefeated in the SEC, Big 12, or Pac-10. They had a great season, good for them. They would get killed by USC, Oklahoma, Texas, or Florida. I’ll also note that Alabama was also probably without their best player in that victory.
As far as a split title, as Blogpoll voter, I will be voting for whatever team that accomplished most on the field over the whole season. Barring disaster in the title game, that means I’ll be voting for the UF/OU winner.
I also think it’s stupid for some people who just want to be counter to the BCS, I think that is ridiculous. If OU or UF have the best overall resume, then they should be #1. If it’s someone else, vote for them. To throw out OU or UF just because they were in the BCS game is as stupid as voting for them simply because they won the BCS game.
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Everyone has injuries this time of year. Utah’s victory over Bama is legit. So too are their victories over Oregon State and TCU. Add in a decent BYU and I think their resume is just as good as the above teams (i.e. Florida, Oklahoma, and Texas). How many more BCS victories does Utah have to get before they get respect? They did exactly what any non-BCS team is supposed to do, schedule difficult non-conference opponents (i.e. Michigan and Oregon State). And, they went undefeated. In a year with one-loss teams, that has to count for something.
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Michigan considered “difficult” opposition? That 3-9 Michigan team? Oregon St is a bad road team and they needed a miracle to pull that one out. Gotta love that 16 point win over Weber St at home too. AND the 3 point win over New Mexico. You can pick apart any schedule if you look hard enough but I’m trying to illustrate that Utah has its questionable moments too. Just because they went undefeated in an average league doesn’t mean they could do it in the Pac-10, Big 12 or even the Big 11.
Sorry, Utah is a very good team but not worthy this time around. I would take Florida, Zero U, Texas and SC before them.
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So, you think Utah thought Michigan would be that easy when they originally scheduled them? The point is, they did everything a non-BCS team could do to win the national championship. They scheduled BCS opponents, they swept their mid-major conference, they beat a top-flight team from a BCS conference in a BCS bowl. And, no other team is undefeated. If not this year, then never.
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they needed Ore St to win the Pac-10, Michigan to be Michigan, or BYU to actually beat somebody. I put ’em at # 3 (behind Florida and USC).
I agree though, they did everything they could do…that’s how it goes when you have 2 good teams + patsies in a non-BCS conference.
That being said, a few years like this and we might need a 7th BCS conference or have Big Least drop out. The ACC’s got Va Tech, FSU, and Miami so I don’t think it’s fair to drop the ACC. But I’d love to see the Big Least and the Mtn West battle it out. Especially if Boise St joins the Mtn West. Or…we could have the Pac-10 expand…
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I still disagree on whether Utah merits #1, but I have been thinking about the 7th BCS conference for quite a while. There is only one BCS conference in the pacific/mountain time zone. That’s absurd, particularly given the growth of cities in that region. Merging the top teams from the MWC and WAC would be a good first step. TCU, Boise State, Utah, and BYU make a pretty decent top half of the conference. Perhaps they could steal a team or two away from the Big 12.
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maybe even add Fresno St and drop Wyoming?
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I would say Fresno State would be in the middle of this mythical 7th BCS conference, but a nice team nevertheless.
Utah
BYU
Boise State
Fresno State
TCU
Texas Tech
Colorado
Colorado State
Nevada
UNLV
I actually think at least Texas Tech would be intrigued by that.
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I’ve expressed my feelings on Colorado before…I think they are ripe for defection.
Texas Tech…I’m going to have to think about that before shooting off…
I remain hopeful SD St can compete…so much talent close to home + recruits love the STD St girls…but maybe they’re best suited for the WAC.
Regardless, this conference (or a derivative of it) can’t possibly be worse than the Big East.
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Texas tech is never going to compete with Texas or Oklahoma for top flight Texas recruits. Heck, even in years when they do well, their class is still populated by mostly three-star guys. This conference would give them a shot at the top third year in and year out with a guaranteed BCS bid and shot at the national championship. They could also build a more traditional rivalry with the likes of TCU.
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I just don’t think SDSU fits in the above conference. i tried to set it up so there are five regional rivalries like the Pac-10. I could also see taking out the Nevada schools and replacing them with SDSU and SJSU.
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The hypothetical conference would be interested in SD State not for the quality of their football team, but for their access to the Southern California recruiting market. Being able to tell recruits that they’ll be able to play in front of their friends and family and least a couple times is a pretty important draw when you’re trying to lure guys out of state.
Also, the Aztecs have a pretty good basketball program.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
But would they fit in better than the 10 teams I listed? Who should be taken out and why? I agree, the idea of SDSU is intriguing, especially since there is no BCS school in San Diego area.
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I dunno; what about going to 12 teams?
- North -
Boise State
Air Force
Colorado State
Colorado
Utah
BYU
- South -
Nevada
UNLV
Fresno State
San Diego State
TCU
Texas Tech
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
That would seen to work, though I would take out Air Force and put in SJSU I think. That said, I prefer 10 team leagues that can play every conference member.
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that sounds good…AF has been too up/down over several years plus it would be tough for an academy team to play in this improved conference.
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BeastMode
I respectfully request that you create a separate detailed FanPost on this issue. If that sounds undoable in your shoes, I’d be willing to write a post in the coming days. A couple of key things to address:
- compare/contrast how many teams vs style of play (round robin vs SEC-style)
- rationale for Colo and TTech departing
- rationale why proven BCS busters like Utah and BSU would like to compete in a tougher conference
- rationale why weaker teams would want to join a stronger conference
- discussion on OOC requirements (Pac10 types of schedules or Big12 type of schedules).
- and, of course, cheerleaders
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i like it, but it always runs the risk of dilution. I think 10 teams are the way to go.
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how about 1 team from Nevada…my guess is Nevada? UNLV might have the better program historically, but I’m too lazy to look
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Why do you want the 7th BCS conference?
Wouldn’t that hinder Cal’s chances at receiving a BCS at-large bid?
Well, already it seems as if a non-BCS gets in every year. Might as well create another conference. it may also provide more television coverage of west coast matchups.
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There would be 3 remaining BCS bids:
I would think the SEC and Big-12 continually places two teams in the BCS. Therefore, leaving the Big-10 (which historically does well placing a 2nd team), the Big East, the ACC, AND Notre Dame fighting for the last spot at-large spot. I just think its a tough challenge given no one watches our games east of the mississippi.
not unless we get another BCS bowl…like the Cotton or, in my fantasy, the Eh? Bowl.
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i know it throws practicality out the window, as well as good economic sense with regards to the greater american fanbase, but I would MUCH rather have a reason to go to Vancouver for New Year’s than Texas. I even tried to get my friends to go this year, but I got the… ‘i dont have a job, i need money, im lame excuse’
As I said, props to Utah.
They did what they needed to. But they had the 70th hardest regular season schedule in the nation. That is a joke. They were also perhaps the luckiest team in the top 10 also. They shouldn’t have beaten OSU or TCU, and squeaked by quite a few teams.
They did a damn good job this year, but they are far from the best team in the nation, and I think that is borne out in the resume. They have a few good wins, but 1/2 their schedule would be the easiest game for most Pac-10 teams. When you’re playing a talented team week in and out, you don’t get rest, and that’s much different than having the schedule Utah did, where you can get up for certain games, and not others.
A great season, no doubt. Top 5 worthy. But, in my opinion, not close to #1 worthy. That’s not really their fault, but that’s just the way it is.
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amazingly, and against my natural reaction, I agree with almost everything an Oregon fan says…
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Cal shouldn’t have lost to anyone on its schedule. WHOO NUMBER 1 BABY WHOO
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That’s a ridiculous argument based on conjecture (then again, so is the BCS).
The fact is this, Utah is the only undefeated team in college football. They have wins over top-ten TCU, a decent BYU, a good Oregon State, and an Alabama team that spent several weeks at #1 and had a narrow loss in the SEC CG to Florida.
What’s Florida’s record? The most impressive victory they have was a big one over Georgia, but that same Georgia team got run over by Georgia Tech. They made it to the BCS on virtue of that narrow win over Alabama. In all honesty, what makes Florida so worthwhile of being here?
I have no new information on that at this time.
Not sure it grossly stands out…but they have a 1 point loss to what we now know is a quality team (Ole Miss), they had a decent OOC schedule (FSU/Miami), and they beat Georgia, Bama and LSU. To me, this makes them eligible for the NCG. If Utah beat Bama before we could decide who plays in the NCG, then I think you might have Utah-Florida for all the marbles.
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I think LSU’s a fringe Top 25 team…definitely Top 30. They lost to 4 Top 15 teams (based on my rankings) and the only real bad loss is Arkansas. Plus they blew the eff out of Ga Tech, a team that beat Top 15 Georgia among others. It’s convoluted for sure, but their resume isn’t as bad as 8-5 suggests.
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Miami, FSU, LSU? Sounds good on paper – none of those teams were particularly good.
You know what else Utah didn’t do that Florida did? Play a D1-AA team to pad its schedule.
I have no new information on that at this time.
Rishi, what’s going on here? Aren’t we supposed to disagree?
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Oh, um, Quizz Rodgers is a surefire first round pick.
I have no new information on that at this time.
Look how short he is compared to USC defenders. Imagine how much smaller he’ll be than NFL defenders. It’s a surefire win!
I have no new information on that at this time.
Wait, USC isn’t in the NFL? I swore they paid their players too. ZING!
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Once upon a time, they used to do a college vs NFL game.
I’d really like to see USC vs Detroit Lions.
I have no new information on that at this time.
I know everyone says a pro team, any pro team, would demolish the best college team. But, you have to factor in Pete Carroll’s defensive game planning too.
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Cal rugby tends to take on the Rugby Super League (the closest thing the US has to a professional league) champion (just about) every season, and as far as I know, either wins or does well against them.
(This year, it’s Feb. 28th against the New York Athletic Club).
by Yes We Cannon on Jan 8, 2009 10:27 AM PST up reply actions
I’m not defending Florida, my main point is that we didn’t know how good Utah was until the bowl season started. At this point, it was too late. Narrow wins over a bad Michigan team and New Mexico:
8/30 @ Michigan 1-0 (0-0) W 25-23
9/06 UNLV 2-0 (1-0) W 42-21
9/13 @ Utah State 3-0 (1-0) W 58-10
9/20 @ Air Force 4-0 (2-0) W 30-23
9/27 Weber State 5-0 (2-0) W 37-21
10/02 Oregon State 6-0 (2-0) W 31-28
10/11 @ Wyoming 7-0 (3-0) W 40-7
10/18 Colorado State 8-0 (4-0) W 49-16
11/01 @ New Mexico 9-0 (5-0) W 13-10
11/06 No. 12 TCU 10-0 (6-0) W 13-10
11/15 @ San Diego State 11-0 (7-0) W 63-14
11/22 No. 14 Brigham Young 12-0 (8-0) W 48-24
I’m sorry, but this resume doesn’t warrant a NCG invite at the point in time that it was decided. It does now. That’s why the NCG teams should be decided after the bowls. Yes, they have 2 wins over teams (3 if you count Ore St) but no one knew how good TCU/BYU were.
Florida St cracked my Top 25…they have 4 losses to ranked teams and beat a few decent teams too.
Miami…u got me there…but it’s better than Michigan.
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Once again, Michigan is still Michigan. They scheduled them not knowing that they’d be so bad (I give somewhat of the same leway to Oklahoma for UDub). It’s better than purposely scheduled patsies.
Also, the SEC isn’t as strong as it’s been in years passed.
No one is saying Utah should have been playing in the title game prior to the bowls. All I’m saying is that I would vote Utah #1 if I were an AP voter in order to have a split title.
I have no new information on that at this time.
Totally agree. It is the victory over Bama that makes the case. Without that victory, no way do I make the argument over Florida, Oklahoma or USC.
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And it’s not just the victory, it’s the nature of the victory. Totally dominating Alabama in a way that Florida could only dream of doing.
And, sorry, but their LT does not play defense and Bama’s defense got torched by Utah.
I have no new information on that at this time.
21 first quarter points. If only they had their LT! That’s like someone saying, “Hey, Oregon may have beat OSU by scoring 65, but if Quizz was playing . . .”
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Alabama's resume this year
dominating win over Georgia (respectable)
dominating win over Clemson (decent)
squeaking by LSU
barely beating Ole Miss
edging Kentucky
Utah beating them vaults them over USC, Oklahoma and Florida?
by BearsNecessity on Jan 8, 2009 11:50 AM PST up reply actions
Well, first of all, we don’t yet know because their game against Oklahoma has yet to be played out. Second, I’m not sure I see the problem with that resume beyond losing to Florida and Utah, two of the teams we are discussing. Florida lost to Ole Miss, so barely beating Ole Miss is not a dent on their resume.
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Florida got into the title game on the strength of the win over undefeated Bama.
Utah just destroyed them.
You tell me.
I have no new information on that at this time.
still doesn’t vault them over SC or Florida…they needed one or two more big games
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we’ve been over this already…I’m not zOMG LSU/SEC…but I do think this warrants investigation:
LSU – 4 quality losses to Top 15 teams, 1 point loss to Arkansas. 1 kick ass quality win ass whooping over Ga Tech.
BYU – no quality wins. 2 quality losses to TCU and Utah but they lost by a ton (each). Also lost to Arizona who has a nice win (vs Cal) and 2 bad losses. Teams like Tennessee and UCLA went belly up down the stretch. Wyoming even beat Tennessee. Not really in BYU’s control (sound like Utah?). Also played a I-AA team. It’s sad for solid BCS teams to play a I-AA team, but it’s just stupid for teams trying to be BCS busters to play a I-AA team.
If it makes you feel better, if Ohio St lost to Mich. St, I’d also not rank them either…or at I’d least put them in the fringe region (~ Top30). My poll has each team having 1 quality win so I’ve been consistent.
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There is no reason to think that BYU is a good team...
The only good teams they faced, they were killed by, and they lost to a wildly inconsistent Arizona team. I seriously don’t get how this is hard to understand that BYU has done NOTHING all season.
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They beat ten teams. Do you know how hard it is to win ONE football game?
BYU is a good team. Great? No. Good? Yes.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Jan 8, 2009 12:41 PM PST up reply actions
Washington State won TWO! They’re going to be a tough out next year!
by BearsNecessity on Jan 8, 2009 12:49 PM PST up reply actions
i bet he wishes he didn’t transfer now…walk on QB competition? yikes…
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I just can’t rationalize that it’s okay for LSU to get blown out by Florida and Georgia and lose to a bowl-less Arkansas, still making them a legit team, but BYU losing big to Utah and TCU (the same TCU that held Oklahoma to their lowest point total all season) and then losing to an inconsistent Arizona (but still a bowl team, mind you) makes them a bad team.
I have no new information on that at this time.
Hint hint: It has to do with the conferences they play in.
Oh, and BYU nearly lost to UW. Yes, 0-12 UW.
by BearsNecessity on Jan 8, 2009 12:55 PM PST up reply actions
u mean this UW?
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why u can’t rationalize it is this:
LSU’s conference is stronger AND, most importantly, LSU has a good, quality win. No matter how u slice it, BYU does not have that. As I said, I would have ranked them if UCLA/Tennessee would have panned out or if they played Iowa instead of N. Iowa.
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What, you think Appy St, N. Texas, Troy, and Tulane are down this year? Can you believe they can get away with 4 home games vs shitty teams? It’s pathetic.
well, it still wasn’t a good OOC schedule…it looked fine (accept for the N. Iowa) before the season, but after the season it looks “meh-”.
still, the saving grace is a Peach bowl ass whoopin of a talented Ga Tech team.
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Luckily the national championship isn't decided on one game...
It’s based on an entire season of work.
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Which includes victories over TCU, BYU and Oregon State (with the brothers Rodgers).
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u mean TCU and Oregon St…let’s not go loony over BYU here people
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I am not saying the BYU victory is exactly on par with those, but I do believe BYU is a good team and it counts as a quality win.
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Why do you think that they are a good team?
What have they accomplished this year?
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ahh…I define quality the finalTop 25 ranking at the end of the year where we can compare the entire body of work of a season. So, I’d give them a “nice job” win over BYU. For you, quality might be in the Top 35…I didn’t use this in my judge/evaluation of teams so I can’t start doing this now.
As I said before, I’d love to see Utah with 2 more games against Top25 competetion. If they won both or even one won and kept the other close then I’d consider split NCs.
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I acknowledge that they’re trying, but I have to take the W’s and L’s at face value juxtaposed to the rest of the teams in the country.
You are right, the SEC isn’t as strong as in years past. But, in my world, they still have 4 Top 15 teams.
Regarding your last sentence, I think I was confused…oops.
Re: Utah, USC, and (presumably) Florida (using my rationale/rankings from my Top 25 FanPost):
Florida: 3 victories over Top 15 teams (2 victories over Top 10 teams), 5 total victories over Top 25. 1 Point home loss to Top 15 team
USC: 4 victories over top 20 teams (2 victories over top 10 teams).6 point road loss to Top 15 team
Utah: 3 victories over Top 15 teams (2 over Top 10 teams). Ten victories over teams that are clearly not in the Top 30. Zero losses.
Again, this is very close. They all have 2 victories over Top 10 teams. To me, one might have to consider USC since Ore St is better than Ole Miss and USC lost on the road. I judge based on quality wins and quality losses. Florida had 6 “quality” games, USC 5, and Utah 3. If they each got 5 or 6, it would be easier to judge this. Of course, Florida has a conference championship game (a prime reason why I want to expand the Pac10) so that gives them an extra quality game. It isn’t fair…but then again, is life fair?
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If there ever was a season that screamed for a split national championship, it would be this year. If there is a split, it has to be Utah and UO/UF. Sorry USC.
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whoa…why Utah and mos def NOT USC? Because of Alabama? Who’s best win is # 15 Georgia (3 losses). I don’t get it.
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Utah is still undefeated and the most deserving team.
USC has one loss, but is probably the best team.
I have no new information on that at this time.
Also, Utah beat OSU whereas USC lost to OSU. Easy distinction.
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not so easy…USC was on the road, Utah was at home…
plus, it still doesn’t give Utah 5 quality games in which to justifiably to put Utah over USC.
If Utah wants to change, I bet they could. They’re hot right now. I’d like a 7th BCS conference, or add a Mtn West conf. and drop the Big East (sounds too good to be true), or expand the Pac-10. That would have given them all of the quality games they deserve.
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OK, first of all, your “5 quality wins” is totally arbitrary. Second, sorry, home or road, it is still a comparable game.
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It’s not totally arbitrary. I didn’t randomly pick these things. It’s an analysis of what we know.
New Mexico had a chance to be quality opponent. But they weren’t Utah beats them by 3.
Michigan had a chance to be a quality opponent. But they weren’t. Utah beats them by 2. Penn St and Ohio St beat them by 30.
Regarding your next sentence: Not when Utah wins by 3 and USC loses by 6…home/road/neutral does matter somewhat.
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So, wait, why is Colorado State or Air Force not a quality opponent yet New Mexico had a chance? UNLV also had a chance but for their own and ASU’s collapse.
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exactly…I didn’t want to belabor the point. Colo St (if it beats Cal or TCU) or Air Force (if it beat BYU, Navy, and Utah) would have been a quality opponent.
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Conference strength is so cyclical.
This is probably the MWC’s best conference… maybe ever?
I have no new information on that at this time.
Wait, so USC is worthy, despite going 11-1 in a conference that went 1-6 against the Mountain West (prior to the bowl games).
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Wait, I’m not disagreeing with you. I’m saying that to carp.
This year, the conference probably go something like this (in power rankings):
Big XII (even after an okay bowl performance)
SEC
Big 10 (there really is no shame in losing to USC. Good depth in league)
MWC (top-heavy)
Pac-10 (if you reverse Pac and MWC, I would not argue)
ACC
Big East
I have no new information on that at this time.
I entirely disagree with the Big-10 placement. There is no way the Pac-10 can be that low after going 5-0 in their bowl games.
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Yeah, been over this. Pac-10 bowl placement, not even in terms of dates, but in who we play in the bowls, is awful.
Sadly, ask any college football writer if the Pac-10 deserves better placement based on performance and they’ll say “of course the Pac-10 went 5-0, they played bad teams”.
I have no new information on that at this time.
I agree the Pac-10 plays lesser teams than where their own teams ranked in conference play. That said, a game on a neutral field against teams with winning records, ranked, still counts for something.
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Yup, I agree. Hopefully, next year can be the breakout year for the Pac-10 that the first half of 2007 teased us with.
I have no new information on that at this time.
Sorry
You can say what you want about the Pac’s record against the MWC, but as a conference, it is not better than the Pac-10. I feel that USC, Oregon, Cal would have won the conference if they played in it this year. We can’t help that our bottom teams can’t beat their top teams (in a peak year for their top teams) or choked away a couple games.
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
Oh…I get it…you guys are “undefeated” fans. Hmm…I guess I am too, in the context of quality games. Utah just doesn’t have enough quality games or at least not enough to completely discredit USC efforts in 5 quality games. They needed 5 or 6 quality games. It could have happened if Michigan was as good as in years past and if BYU actually beat somebody. Or if they played another Top25 team instead of Weber St.
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Florida: 3 victories over Top 15 teams (2 victories over Top 10 teams), 5 total victories over Top 25. 1 Point home loss to Top 15 team. I copied at pasted this from my Top 25 post:
4. Oklahoma – I think they get embarrassed early and come back to make it a closer loss. Would rank them lower if I could. Best win is now TCU! Wins over Cincy, Texas Tech, and Okie St. Could change depending on how BCS game is played.
9. Alabama – Lost to Florida and Utah…best win is over 3-loss Georgia…Clemson, LSU, and Auburn had disappointing seasons. [Edit] Also beat Ole Miss
11. Ole Miss – Best wins are Florida and Texas Tech…losses to Wake Forrest and South Carolina prevent this from being higher. Wake Forrest and Vandy were ranked when Ole Miss lost to them but have since tanked. Also have a narrow loss to Bama.
14. Georgia – Best wins are LSU and Mich St (!) after ASU and Auburn went belly up.
18. Florida St – All 4 loses were to teams who were ranked at some point in the season. Best win is Va Tech. Deserved better bowl opponent than Wisconsin and, if this happened, would have likely been ranked a little higher.
25. LSU – Hard team to read. Best win is Georgia Tech…but they lost by a lot to Georgia and also lost to Arkansas. Very poor OOC schedule and 7 home games make me suspicious.
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I’m really confused why you consider Florida State and LSU quality wins, whereas wins over BYU and Air Force, for instance, are not.
I have no new information on that at this time.
this is why:
Air Force no quality
BYU has 2 quality losses and 1 bad loss.
Florida St quality win and quality losses
LSU Has a quality win and quality lossess
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Um, in case you forgot, LSU lost to Arkansas. BYU’s “bad loss” is to Zona.
Zona made a bowl, Arkansas did not.
wow nice argument
I have no new information on that at this time.
Zona made a bowl, Arkansas did not.
by a point. and zona lost some bad games too
I actually think zona and LSU are pretty close but…LSU still has one thing BYU doesn’t: a quality win.
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Also, margin of victory counts for something. Once again, destroying Alabama vs needing a big fourth quarter to get by them are two entirely different situations.
And don’t use margin of victory against Michigan against Utah. Michigan was an entirely different team back then – they actually played games and the players did not give up on the team like they have since.
I have no new information on that at this time.
wow nice argument
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well…you can’t count “margin of victory” and then immediately discredit it…it’s
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u had me @:
Also, margin of victory counts for something.
And don’t use margin of victory against
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did you?
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Michigan players gave up on the team? What are you talking about? Or is it just Sam McGuffie?
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No, they gave up. They didn’t play hard. They didn’t try.
Think Cal last year a couple games. Now ten times worse.
I have no new information on that at this time.
Huh?
Did you watch Michigan play this year?
A few players gave up, but most of the team fought the entire year, through Penn State and OSU, beating Minnesota, etc.
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Yeah dude, the Ohio State game was close for one half before the wheels unraveled. They just aren’t very good this year. You’ve construed a worldview where you think Michigan is somehow supposed to be much better than 3-9.
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I don’t really think he’s capable of “construing a worldview”
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Let’s put it this way:
Winner of Oklahoma vs Florida = BCS champion
Utah = Rightful claim to nc and should be split
USC = Best team in college football
I have no new information on that at this time.
sigh…
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Michigan is Michigan?
It does not matter how good Michigan was in the past. If Michigan used to be good, well, Florida should get credit for Miami and Florida State being good a few years ago.
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The Big 10 was a joke...
Penn St and OSU were good teams. MSU and Iowa were a step below but still decent. Every other team was road kill (NW could argue but…). The fact that Michigan went 3-9 and lost to freakin’ Toledo AT HOME kills any argument anyone in the universe has that Michigan has any quality about them at all. They totally sucked.
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Cal hoops I assume is still discussable
Cal’s Kamp facing a tall order
Kamp, listed at 6-8, 255 pounds, is the one who will have to make Randle’s prophecy come true. Kamp will be expected to stop Washington State’s and Washington’s leading scorers.
Both of them are posts. Aron Baynes, Washington State’s 6-10, 250-pounder, is leading the team with 11.4 points and 5.8 rebounds a game, and Washington’s Jon Brockman, a 6-7, 255-pounder, is tops for his team in points (16.0) and rebounds (9.7).
Though 7-footer Jordan Wilkes and power forward Jamal Boykin are expected to start, Kamp is expected to finish. During the last seven games, he’s averaged 6.6 points and 4.3 rebounds a game in 23.4 minutes and generally made it difficult for the league’s top posts to add to their statistics.
What I’ve noticed about Kamp is that he doesn’t have great size, but he does seem to have very good positioning. He may give a few inches/pounds to these guys, but he’s good about getting in their way and contesting easy layups. Montgomery’s done a nice job on him.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
Ragnarok, are you the resident bball expert here?
255 is heavy in basketball terms – especially in college. To say Kamp doesn’t have size blows in the face of conventional basketball wisdom. While he may not appear to have “great size” the fact that he is listed at 255 lbs says something. Basketball players are generally not some of the biggest/strongest guys out there.
The bench press weight at the NBA combine is a whopping 185lbs and it’s hilarious how many of these first round picks can’t do more than 4 reps. I’d say Kamp has size.
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His problem isn't weight
It’s height. He’s probably a bit under 6’7, and he doesn’t have great leaping ability, so taller guys could pose a problem. He did a very good job on Hill, however, which is the type of match-up with which he’d theoretically struggle (taller, more athletic forward). Baynes and Brockman are more in Kamp’s mold (heavier, less athletic), but Baynes is taller and Brockman is a lot more experience. It will be really fun to see how Kamp defends Brockman on Saturday.
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I'd say CBKWit is our basketball expert around here.
I can write about basketball without (usually) coming off as an idiot, but often only just. I’m still learning here.
Also, is Kamp that heavy? That surprises me. I didn’t think he was that big. I’ll say this about him: he has good, not great, size for a college player, so probably won’t get any NBA interest, and will be undersized compared to some of the better post players in college. I’ve merely been impressed with how (so far), that hasn’t seemed to matter much.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
good point Rag
he may not be that heavy – maybe 10 pounds lighter? Regardless, he is definitely our strongest post player (and I mean that literally) and he’s done a good job holding his own against much taller people. Now we get to see how he does against guys that are heavier and possibly stronger than he is.
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Farudo has a WSU scouting report up.
Being close for 20 minutes hasn’t gotten it done for Washington State.
The Cougars, who host Cal tonight at Friel Court, have trailed by a total of 17 points in their five defeats this season. That works out to an average halftime margin of just 3.4 points.
Problem is, WSU hasn’t been able to maintain in the second half. In those losses, the Cougs have been outscored by a total of 57 points, or 11.4 per game, in the second half.
The teams that have conquered the Coug — top-ranked Pitt, Baylor, Gonzaga, LSU and Washington — occupy the same strata as the teams they will face in the Pac-10.
"Obviously, against high-level competition you have to play the majority of the game, 40 minutes, or it won’t be good enough," WSU coach Tony Bennett said this week.
"When we’ve been in the game, we’ve played well I think it’s because defensively we’ve been rock solid," Bennett added. "Even in those games where we’ve struggled to score, our defense has held us in there."
I like this Farudo guy…he needs to whip JO into shape.
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He didn’t report the “Fuck Yes” quote…
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this sounds good 2 me
All-American center Alex Mack and guard Noris Malele are departing, but with Tepper’s return, Cal will welcome back seven offensive linemen with starting experience.
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any chance JO accepts this question
[1:09 PM PST] From PeteCarrollizghey: Okay Okanes…if cornered, would you rather take a dump in: a) the Port-a-Juan’s abreast to Stadium Rim Way on a hot mid-Septermber afternoon or b) UCSB’s KappaSig frat house after rush?
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no recs for creativity? what if I replaced “take a dump” with “use”
he loves my UCB/UCSB yokes.
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Cal must win on the road
Well, duh, but . . .
ver the past 20 seasons, the Cal men’s basketball team has posted a winning road record in the Pac-10 just six times. In each of those seasons, the Golden Bears went on to play in the NCAA Tournament.
Beginning tonight at Washington State, Cal will try to navigate that road map to the postseason.
“If you’re going to compete for top three, you’re going to have to win on the road,” Cal coach Mike Montgomery said. “If it’s a game you have a chance to win, you’ve got to get it. There’s going to be some (games) maybe even your best effort might not get you a win on the road.”
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SENIORS
Quarterbacks
1. Graham Harrell, Texas Tech
2. Curtis Painter, Purdue
3. Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston St.
4. Nathan Brown, Central Arkansas
5. Drew Willy, Buffalo
Running Backs
1. Javon Ringer, Michigan St.
2. Jeremiah Johnson, Oregon
3. Cedric Peerman, Virginia
4. Rashad Jennings, Liberty
5. Devin Moore, Wyoming
Fullbacks
1. Conredge Collins, Pittsburgh
2. Will Ta’ufo’ou, California
3. Quinn Johnson, LSU
4. Eric Kettani, Navy
5. Brock Bolen, Louisville
Wide Receivers
1. Mohamed Massaquoi, Georgia
2. Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma
3. Brian Robiskie, Ohio St.
4. Derrick Williams, Penn St.
5. Louis Murphy, Florida
Tight Ends
1. Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma St.
2. Chase Coffman, Missouri
3. Shawn Nelson, So. Mississippi
4. Travis Beckum, Wisconsin
5. Cornelius Ingram, Florida (out for year with knee injury)
Offensive Tackles
1. Jason Smith, Baylor
2. Eugene Monroe, Virginia
3. Michael Oher, Mississippi
4. Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma
5. Jamon Meredith, South Carolina
Offensive Guards
1. Duke Robinson, Oklahoma
2. Andy Levitre, Oregon St.
3. Louis Vasquez, Texas Tech
4. Ray Feinga, BYU
5. Herman Johnson, LSU
Centers
1. Alex Mack, California
2. Max Unger, Oregon
3. Eric Wood, Louisville
4. Antoine Caldwell, Alabama
5. Jonathan Luigs, Arkansas
Defensive Ends
1. Brian Orakpo, Texas
2. Tyson Jackson, LSU
3. Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech
4. Connor Barwin, Cincinnati
5. Matt Shaughnessy, Wisconsin
Defensive Tackles
1. B.J. Raji, Boston College
2. Peria Jerry, Mississippi
3. Ziggy Hood, Missouri
4. Fili Moala, USC
5. Darryl Richard, Georgia Tech
Inside Linebackers
1. Rey Maualuga, USC
2. James Laurinaitis, Ohio St.
3. Jason Phillips, TCU
4. Darry Beckwith, LSU
5. Worrell Williams, California
Outside Linebackers
1. Aaron Curry, Wake Forest
2. Brian Cushing, USC
3. Larry English, No. Illinois
4. Clay Matthews, USC
5. Clint Sintim, Virginia
Cornerbacks
1. Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio St.
2. Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest
3. Darius Butler, Connecticut
4. Victor Harris, Virginia Tech
5. Mike Mickens. Cincinnati
Safeties
1. William Moore, Missouri
2. Patrick Chung, Oregon
3. Louis Delmas, Western Michigan
4. Rashad Johnson, Alabama
5. Michael Hamlin, Clemson
Place-Kickers
1. Louie Sakoda, Utah (and Punter)
2. Sam Swank, Wake Forest
3. Graham Gano, Florida St.
4. Jose Martinez, UTEP
5. Swayze Waters, UAB
Punters
1. Kevin Huber, Cincinnati
2. Chris Miller, Ball St.
3. Matt Fodge, Oklahoma St.
4. Thomas Morstead, SMU
5. Aaron Perez, UCLA
JUNIORS
Quarterbacks
1. Matthew Stafford, Georgia
2. *Sam Bradford, Oklahoma
3. Mark Sanchez, USC
4. Nate Davis, Ball St.
5. Josh Freeman, Kansas St.
Running Backs
1. Chris “Beanie” Wells, Ohio St.
2. *Knowshon Moreno, Georgia
3. *LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh
4. C.J. Spiller, Clemson
Fullbacks
1. Richie Brockel, Boise St.
2. Anthony Harding, Fresno St.
3. Marcus Sims, Florida St.
4. Cory Jackson, Maryland
5. Paul Homer, Washington
Wide Receivers
1. *Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech
2. *Jeremy Maclin, Missouri
3. Percy Harvin, Florida
4. Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland
5. Kenny Britt, Rutgers
Tight Ends
1. Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma
2. Tim Tebow, Florida
2. Jared Cook, South Carolina
3. Garrett Graham, Wisconsin
5. Dennis Pitta, BYU
Offensive Tackles
1. Andre Smith, Alabama
2. Russell Okung, Oklahoma St.
3. Ciron Black, LSU
4. Eben Britton, Arizona
5. Sam Young, Notre Dame
Offensive Guards
1. Sergio Render, Virginia Tech
2. Greg Isdaner, West Virginia
3. John Jerry, Mississippi
4. Kurtis Gregory, Missouri
5. Mike Johnson, Alabama
Centers
1. Thomas Austin, Clemson
2. Josh McNeil, Tennessee
3. Matt Tennant, Boston College
4. Jim Cordle, Ohio St.
5. Erik Cook, New Mexico
Defensive Ends
1. Greg Hardy, Mississippi
2. Willie Young, NC St.
3. Everette Brown, Florida St.
4. Jerry Hughes, TCU
5. Corey Wootton, Northwestern
Defensive Tackles
1. Terrence Cody, Alabama
2. Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska
3.*Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma
4. Sen’Derrick Marks, Auburn
5. Chris Baker, Hampton
Inside Linebackers
1. Brandon Spikes, Florida
2. Joe Pawelek, Baylor
3. Clinton Snyder, Stanford
4. Micah Johnson, Kentucky
5. Gerald McRath, So. Mississippi
Outside Linebackers
1. *Aaron Maybin, Penn St.
2. Mark Herzlich, Boston College
3. Antonio Coleman, Auburn
4. Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri
5. Rico McCoy, Tennessee
Cornerbacks
1. Vontae Davis, Illinois
2. Jairus Byrd, Oregon
3. D.J. Moore, Vanderbilt
4. Trevard Lindley, Kentucky
5. Sean Smith, Utah
Safeties
1. Taylor Mays, USC
2. Kam Chancellor, Virginia Tech
3. Emanuel Cook, South Carolina
4. Myron Rolle, Florida St.
5. Justin Woodall, Alabama
Place-Kickers
1. Brett Swenson, Michigan St.
2. Hunter Lawrence, Texas
3. Alex Steigerwald, Toledo
4. Mike Salerno, No. Illinois
5. Jon Striefsky, Delaware
Punters
1. Zoltan Mesko, Michigan
2. Eric Maust, Notre Dame
3. Jeremy Boone, Penn St.
4. Brent Bowden, Virginia Tech
5. Zach Johnson, Eastern Michigan
Notice he lists Tebow as a Tightend and that Zack is nowhere on this list…
Follett should be on the list…not sure how Williams makes it and he doesn’t.
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I really don’t get the lack of appreciation of Follett. He is a game changing linebacker. I could care less about depth, he is top five regardless.
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agree... have no clue how he could logically come to this conclusion
… except for the size issue. Worrell is more ideal and he has legacy in the NFL (DJ Williams).
Ah, the measurements. If only he had the same skill and tenacity as Follett.
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It was never Worrell’s position to rush the passer… with all those PBUs and such, Worrell had a great year.
Many more great OLB types anyway.
You have to consider Follett and Williams positions incredibly different
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
Very true, I was starting to think the same thing. I do wonder how Worrell would’ve done in Follett’s position.
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Follett is undersized and has always struggled to tackle in the open field; he will struggle trying to take down NFL backs and receivers.
by BearsNecessity on Jan 8, 2009 11:35 AM PST up reply actions
Rishi's love of the Pain Train
Coming on his original Fanpost series, the Rishi Hour, debuting right after the BCS title game!
by BearsNecessity on Jan 8, 2009 12:03 PM PST up reply actions
Is this a joke between you and Rishi? Cause I don’t get it. It kind of just makes you look like a jerk.
by CaliforniaBone on Jan 8, 2009 1:38 PM PST up reply actions
To be fair, in real life I am a jerk. Twist can attest.
by BearsNecessity on Jan 8, 2009 1:45 PM PST up reply actions
Actually you are less of a dick in real life than here, oddly enough
Please disregard the above ramblings as those of a clearly delusional fan.
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A dick just says mean things. A jerk does mean things, like me stealing your scarf.
by BearsNecessity on Jan 8, 2009 1:47 PM PST up reply actions
NOBODY GETS PAST ZACK FOLLETT. NOBODY. FUCK YES. I AM SO PUMPED. NOBODY.
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I will note that the best linebacker I ever saw at Cal was Jerrott Willard, Who ended up being a 5th round pick (not sure how much he dropped because of knee issues) – but he didn’t have ideal pro size. You know how the NFL is about measurables instead of watching game tape.
It always seemed to me Pain Train is a little small for an NFL backer.
and how the eff can Tebow be the # 2 junior TE when he hasn’t played it in college? McShay = New Kuiper?
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If anything, I think Tebow is a top 5 running back or full back. He’s always a threat to throw too so secondaries have to be honest.
As a TE…??? I have no idea.
Tebow would be a horrible RB. He can take pounding, but he doesn’t have RB speed.
I don’t understand all the Tebow hate. He’s going to be a QB in the NFL, at least initially.
I have no new information on that at this time.
I think he’s great as an inside runner… he always finds those seams. However, I agree that once in the open field he looks like a fullback. He is hard to bring down however.
Regardless it looks like he won’t be playing QB. Too bad really, he’s really a playmaker.
As mentioned, it’s because NFL coaches think there’s only one way to play the game.
Run an offense based around Tebow’s skills.
I have no new information on that at this time.
is it weird that I don’t think he’s THAT bad of a QB…his throws look crisp to me…
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Long delivery, non-pro system. I think delivery can be tweaked and he seems to make the right decisions. But I think the key is no one trusts these spread quarterbacks.
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I honestly think he’s one of the top college QBs of the past decade. I’m not on board the “revolutionizing” the position bandwagon, but he’s not a straight-up running QB like Michael Vick or Pat White. He throws well, has a high completion percentage, and, damn, he can not only take hits, but deliver them as well.
I have no new information on that at this time.
Some throws do
but then again,
STEVE SLATON LOOKED LIKE TOM BRADY IN HIS BOWL GAME AGAINST UNC…
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
I honestly think NFL scouts don’t view Squid as highly as we do.
I have no new information on that at this time.
TFY has him as a 5th-6th rounder next year
http://tfydraft.com/news.php?newsID=308
Interesting tidbit from Syd… he put the feelers out there for the draft:
Syd’Quan Thompson/CB/Cal (1/6/09) – On January 2nd we told TFY Draft readers that Syd’Quan Thompson was awaiting word from the advisory committee and if he received a second round grade or higher he would enter the draft. Earlier today we were alerted that Thompson was informed of his grade, which was lower than round two. Sources have told us this afternoon Thompson will return to Cal for his senior season.
Draft scout has Syd as 2nd rounder! Wow.
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=67836&draftyear=2010&genpos=CB
no way he goes in the 2nd…the NFL is dumb and they won’t take a 5’9" corner in the 2nd…or will they?
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yes yes yes yes yes
I want Syd to be great in the NFL, but I’m very selfishly glad he’s coming back to cal.
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Damn. January 8, 2008. I must be time traveling again. Probably shouldn’t kill my grandfather and nail my grandmother this time.
Former Cal bear invited to elite soccer camp:
BERKELEY – California former goalkeeper Stefan Frei been invited to the 2009 adidas MLS Player Combine as a member of the 2009 class of Generation adidas, the professional league announced today. This marks the fifth consecutive year that that a Golden Bear has participated in the MLS Combine and Frei marks the first Cal player to be a member of a Generation adidas class.
The players who join MLS as part of the Generation adidas program receive unprecedented opportunities to develop their game and hone their skills at the professional level in Major League Soccer.
“This is a very special day for Stefan and the Cal men’s soccer program,” said Cal head coach Kevin Grimes. “Although he has one remaining year of eligibility, it is best for him to start his professional career now. Clearly, Stefan has been the best goalkeeper in the United States these past two years. There are a number of MLS teams with goalkeeping deficiencies, so the timing is perfect for him. We are very proud of him and look forward to having another Cal soccer alumni in the professional ranks.”
Frei made the All-Pac-10 first team, the NSCAA Far West All-Region team and also named to Top Drawer Soccer’s Team of the Season. At the beginning of the season, he was named to the MAC Hermann Trophy Award Watch List. Frei tied current Cal goalkeeper coach Henry Foulk for fourth on the school’s all-time list in career shutouts in Cal’s 3-0 victory over San Francisco in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. He followed that performance with a season-best 11 saves against UCSB in the second round. Frei’s goals-against average of 0.68 at the end of the regular season was a conference best and ranked him 22nd in the nation. He also led the Pac-10 in shutouts with eight and in save percentage (.829).
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I guess there’s that condition of being inherently retarded…
by CaliforniaBone on Jan 8, 2009 11:19 AM PST up reply actions
Four BCS gate-crashers to watch in '09
California (9-4)
Even if Southern California quarterback Mark Sanchez goes pro, the Trojans will be prohibitive favorites in the Pacific-10. But Cal, with current sophomore running back Jahvid Best positioned to enter the Heisman conversation, should be good enough to make the league race interesting.
Outside the Pac-10, the Bears will face visiting Maryland (Sept. 5 opener) and Eastern Washington and go to Minnesota. At USC in ‘08, the Trojans won 17-3. They’ll go to Berkeley on Oct. 3.
The big question facing Jeff Tedford’s staff is quarterback Kevin Riley, who was inconsistent and wound up sitting out the 24-17 Emerald Bowl win over Miami.
Agree with all except Boise State
They’re in for a rude pummeling in Boise at the hands of Masoli
They should have never messed with the Ducks at home.
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
Yeah but...
that is their only real tough game. And if they do beat Oregon, they should get a good initial rankings boost and the rest of their schedule is pretty weak. Funny to see that they are playing UC Davis. I believe we almost scheduled them as our last available slot.
Haven’t we?
PS, I did your JO review in yesterday’s thread. Check it.
Maybe I’ll have to post back.
I have no new information on that at this time.
I did read it and recD
Even better than your first. I still can’t believe WeeWee knew about the uniforms before JO. JO better be ready to step it up next year, or his seat could start getting warm, if it is not so already!
I heard Syd’Quan is going to replace JO next season.
"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.
Well, I heard Syd’Quan was working on his crab dribble.
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Oregon is weak next year. Very weak. They could easily lose again.
by BearsNecessity on Jan 8, 2009 11:36 AM PST up reply actions
Not if TJ Ward gets Kellen Moore… #2 is one of the scariest opposing defensive players returning in the Pac-10
The offense will NOT skip a beat. It runs so much through Masoli and Blount next year… with a whole bunch of 4 star athletes waiting to play.
The DL/OL losses are definitely question marks… but Oregon reloads.
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Jan 8, 2009 11:40 AM PST up reply actions
They should be fine in the long-run, but they’re going to struggle out of the gate with their offense leaving, including their OL, DL and WR coaches.
by BearsNecessity on Jan 8, 2009 11:41 AM PST up reply actions
It’s not like they’re not going to hire any coaches for next season…. Sometimes changing coaches can be a positive thing (See: Al Simmons)
Don’t downplay the athletes they have up there. They are still near the top of the Pac-10, up or down year.
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Jan 8, 2009 11:44 AM PST up reply actions
They have to go to the Smurf Turf though
If they were at home they’d probably be fine, but a lot of new talent in their first game makes me question the idea that they’d “SMASH KELLEN MOORE INTO GROUND”
by BearsNecessity on Jan 8, 2009 11:46 AM PST up reply actions
Have they ever played a BCS team on the Smurf Turf?
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Jan 8, 2009 11:48 AM PST up reply actions
They crushed OSU
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Jan 8, 2009 11:50 AM PST up reply actions
Though that was their best team ever. By far.
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Jan 8, 2009 11:50 AM PST up reply actions
Lost to BC in the Humanitarian bowl
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Jan 8, 2009 11:51 AM PST up reply actions
The losses on the O-line really aren't worrying...
A lot of the young players are highly touted, and have had a lot of playing time this year. But the BSU game, being the first game, could be a little rough. I’m much more worried about the DL than the OL.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
o-line needs continuity though…especially with your weird ass offense.
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Maybe...
I’m just really not worried. The O-line has an absolute crapload of talent waiting to play, and most of those players have already been playing together, and have played in the Pac-10. In fact, a couple of the young guys beat out seniors by the end of the year.
O-Line has been a huge point of recruitment for Oregon the past 4 years, and this will especially pay dividends this year.
Now, the early schedule for Oregon is tough (@BSU, Purdue, Utah, Cal), but I think there won’t be a lot of drop off, and if Masoli continues to run the spread option effectively, that will take a lot of load off the offensive line in the early going.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
I thought Masoli was still competing with Roper and the frosh for the QB position. He’s won the job?
by BearsNecessity on Jan 8, 2009 12:36 PM PST up reply actions
I'm too lazy to find Bellotti's quote...
…but he said that Masoli was #1 going into spring. Roper isn’t going to beat him out. Costa’s knee is completely unreliable. Darron Thomas has talent, and may push him, but they could try to redshirt him since that was burned this year. So Masoli has a very, very solid lock on it at this point.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
You really can’t underestimate the value of experience and continuity on offensive line. Especially a run oriented team like Oregon.
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They are important...
But so is talent, and Oregon has a ton of it coming in on the offensive line. Will there be a dropoff? Most definitely, especially early on. But it’s not going to be as drastic as many think.
--AddictedToQuack, SBNation's Oregon Ducks blog
Talent without discipline, experience and continuity doesn’t mean all that much. You can plug one, maybe two young guys in without experience, but more than that it has to be viewed as an issue.
It'll be just you, me, and Peter Nincompoop.
eh, let the man be confident
Talent definitely compensates for losing experienced players at technically difficult positions. Just look at how good Cal’s receivers were this year.
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how much would it suck if BSU and Utah go in the shitter next year, Cal and USC beat you, you beat an underwhelming Ore St, and everyone thinks your BYU of 09!
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it’s ballsy/stupid scheduling on Oregon’s part…why two non-BCS teams? I could see one…and then they follow up their tour of the Big11 with Purdue. It’s not a weak schedule if Utah and BSU play like they’ve been playing, but it’s sort of risky. I don’t know anything about these guys in 09 so it might be a moot point.
Of course, we’ve got Maryland, E. Washington, and @ Minny so what am I talking about. Maryland was at least good a few years ago and cracked the Top 25 a couple of times. They are hardly a no-risk opponent, and by no-risk I mean an A+ opponent like Rishi’s Florida or Choklahoma.
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Those will not be easy games at all. Add USC and OSU and I’m guessing 4 wins is the best case scenario out of those 6.
It'll be just you, me, and Peter Nincompoop.
I'm most worried about BSU...
…though it’s the first game, so all bets are off.
After that, all of the other games listed are at home.
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That really worked out for you in 2007
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Jan 8, 2009 1:24 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
I wonder…
if Coach Bellotti blamed the MomentumTurf on this hit…it looks like it helped propel Ezeff (Ohwhattabonanza!) into Colvin for the crucial fumble.
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I think this sums up most of the posts in this thread
http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/ncaa_abandons_bcs
I outworthless the Maharg.
Cal's new oline coach
Let’s start with hole No. 2: I’ve heard, but as of early Thursday morning have not confirmed … so take this for what it is .. that Cal will hire Steve Morton as its offensive line coach.
Morton was most-recently at San Jose State, and before that at Stanford. He’s a veteran who knows the Pac-10 and west coast recruiting. If he’s headed to Berkeley … Will he be the equivalent of Jim Michalczik? We’ll see. Michalik was awfully good.
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wow…Wilner drinking Cal Kool Aid now??? I’m so confused!
Coach Jeff Tedford (and Morton?) might turn to ‘08 backup Richard Fisher, slide a veteran over or turn to an underclassman. And what looks like Plan B right now could end up being Plan A.
They have eight months to figure it out.
Regardless of the choice at center, the veteran line is one more reason to think Cal is ready for a huge year in ‘09 with the convergence of a manageable schedule, very good defensive line and secondary, and improved offense (presumably).
The line should carve plenty of holes for Jahvid Best and Shane Vereen — they don’t need much room in the first place — and that will help the passing game immensely.
When the defense has to play the run, it opens everything up for the aerial attack.
Yes, of course: There’s a huge question at quarterback. But you don’t need exceptional QB play to win nine or 10 games if the OL, RBs, TEs and WRs are first rate, and Cal should have that in ‘09.
What you need is a quarterback who executes the basics, manages the game and doesn’t screw up. Cal should have that, too.
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Richard Fisher is majoring in Civil Engineering.
Yeah, Engineers!
by Yes We Cannon on Jan 8, 2009 1:15 PM PST up reply actions
Hear, hear.
All I know is that I’ve had a couple classes with him, and he’s a decent fellow.
by Yes We Cannon on Jan 8, 2009 1:20 PM PST up reply actions
more on Morton…dude’s been coaching college ball for 34 years! I think I like this hire if this goes down…
Morton began his coaching career in 1975 as a Washington State University graduate assistant. He was promoted to a full-time assistant coach at his alma mater in 1977 where he spent the next 10 seasons. Then, Morton moved to Iowa State University for five seasons (1987-91).
He returned to the Pac-10 in 1992, joining the University of Washington staff as offensive line coach. After seven seasons and five bowl appearances, he moved to the University of Southern California (1999-2000). He was at the University of Nevada (2001) before completing three seasons (2002-2004) as the Stanford University offensive line coach.
Morton has coached five Pac-10 Morris Trophy winners, signifying the conference’s best lineman; four first-team All-America players, and NFL first-round draft choices Kwame Harris of Stanford and Lincoln Kennedy of Washington.
As a player, he was a center and offensive guard on the 1973 and 1974 Washington State teams. He graduated in 1977 as a physical education major.
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veteran O-line coachses probably don’t play true freshmen…sorry Balzinski (sp?)
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the brazinski starting as true fresh talk is just rediculous. will not happen. regarding steve morton – he does not fire me up as a hire. would much rather have steve greatwood. i really think nothing solid has been released regarding potential candidates. all rumors.
where do we get Great Wood from? Who he be?
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i think just from the fact that he is looking around (up for Cal Poly job) and Tedford’s connection to OU and Kelly saying once he takes over he will fire a few assistants (gray and pflugrad)
Wasn't he O-Line coach
when Tedford was OC?
He may not be a spread line coach either
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Jan 8, 2009 11:17 AM PST up reply actions
Greatwood was an O-Line coachr for pro-style systems at USC before
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Jan 8, 2009 11:19 AM PST up reply actions
isn’t pflugrad the smokin hot Oregon cheerleader?
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Her dad is the WR coach
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Jan 8, 2009 11:19 AM PST up reply actions
maybe we don’t want a young coach who’s looking to make it big…continuity is important (see Niners OC rotation)
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also wouldn’t IhateCal Wilner not be drooling over Morton? Is Greatwood available? Tedord certainly knows Greatwood, right? Coaching 5 Morris trophy winners sounds like he’s pretty effective.
Would Greatwood be effective in a non-spread offense?
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Would love Greatwood or Morton… but I shudder everytime I here the name “Kwame Harris”
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Jan 8, 2009 11:10 AM PST up reply actions
hear
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Jan 8, 2009 11:10 AM PST up reply actions
kwame…me too
“false start # 75 offense”
“holding # 75 offense”
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Reviewing JO's written articles (reposted by popular - one person - demand)
We obviously didn’t know what to make of JO’s articles before the season started. I’m not sure we still do.
JO entered the season completely unproven at articles. Pieces like season review, post-game grades and "Jeremy Ross is Ripped" proved to at least by steady and serviceable, but nothing really knocked your socks off.
As we discussed with Wilner, there are a lot of factors at work. Perhaps the coaches and players weren’t doing a good enough job getting the information into JO’s hands. There were some games that Tedford’s secrecy brought exclusive articles to a standstill.
But there’s no question JO didn’t break enough new information. JO didn’t know what colour uniforms the Bears were wearing to the Emerald Bowl. OskiWeeWee knew they’d be gold.
…
2008 JO ARTICLE GRADE: C+
I have no new information on that at this time.
by Rishi on Jan 8, 2009 11:21 AM PST reply actions 3 recs
Can’t find anything… will let you know
I think a split this week will be a reasonable outcome. My prediction is a close win @ WSU but a close loss @ UW, which is finding its way with some very good players.
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Jan 8, 2009 11:31 AM PST up reply actions
Agreed that this weekend will be an exciting one.
I won’t be surprised if theres no broadcast of the wazzu game. Pullman is notorious for its shitty media coverage.
by CaliforniaBone on Jan 8, 2009 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
pretty sure it's radio only
as far as i know, it’s not televised anywhere, so there may not be any feed to stream online
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
more Wilner love…this time in hoops
2. Cal (13-2/2-0)
Results: Beat Arizona 69-55 and ASU 71-61
Next up: at Washington State and Washington
Comment: Bears aren’t merely first in the conference in three-point shooting (50.5 percent), they lead the country — and nobody else is even at 45 percent.
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carp, why are you so desperate for the love of one Jon Wilner?
by BearsNecessity on Jan 8, 2009 11:40 AM PST up reply actions
I’ve grown to think he’s an idiot…but now he’s not being as big of an idiot so it leaves carp desperately yearning to understand this unpredictable twist.
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CGB: desperately yearning to understand this unpredictable twist (n’hook).
It'll be just you, me, and Peter Nincompoop.
I really quite simple to understand.
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I can't vote.
There is no “Impossible to tell, so get over it.” option.
by zoonews on Jan 8, 2009 12:28 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
To be fair, you want the old system and no playoff
I think you want dinosaurs to win.
by BearsNecessity on Jan 8, 2009 12:36 PM PST up reply actions
why get over it…isn’t this a fun thing to discuss/rationalize? what else do we have to do? dream about Cal basketball getting our hopes up to only kick us in the balls on an NCAA ass whoopin by UW Green Bay???
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prolly the same people who liked ball st…
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c’mon…u know they both love the OMGwinsareallthatmatterIdon’tcarewhouplay line of thinking
like BYU in ’84 (oh snap!)
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needs to be grizzly bear…
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that’s a brown bear…they’re cuddly.
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To be clear:
If you are attacked by a Grizzly Bear, play dead.
If you are attacked by a Black Bear, fight back.
If you are attacked by a Brown Bear snuggle wuggle aw!
by zoonews on Jan 8, 2009 12:49 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
LoL
But just look at that smile, you know you want to hug him/her carp!
by CaliforniaCMB on Jan 10, 2009 9:46 PM PST up reply actions
Grizzly Bear
I’m gonna tell y’a little story ‘bout a grizzly bear,
Tell y’a little story ’bout a grizzly bear.
Well, a great big grizzly, grizzly bear,
A great big grizzly, grizzly bear.
Well, my mama was a-scared of that grizzly bear,
My mama was a-scared on that grizzly bear.
So my Daddy went a-huntin’ for that grizzly bear,
My Daddy went a-huntin’ for that grizzly bear.
He had long, long hair that grizzly bear,
He had long, long hair that grizzly bear.
He had big, blue eyes that grizzly bear,
He had big, blue eyes that grizzly bear.
Well, he looked everywhere for that grizzly bear,
He looked everywhere for that grizzly bear.
But he couldn’t find that great big grizzly bear,
He couldn’t find that great big grizzly bear.
So my mama’s not a-scared of that grizzly bear,
My mama’s not a-scared of that grizzly bear.
That great big grizzly, grizzly bear,
That great big grizzly, grizzly bear.
Great song.
ANGER SMASH makes the freshmen All-America team.
"After review, it has been determined that the previous play was not reviewable"
The Pac-10: where quality officiating happens.
new must add favorite:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/sioncampus/cheer.index/index.html
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this site is bad for work productivity…
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couldn’t find it at his blog or CC times site…maybe he read my dump question and thought it was a bad idea…
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Wow, what a douche
1:55 [Comment From Twistian Nathanial Hook]
Okay, then can you tell us why it is that Cal plays worse on grass than on artificial turf?
1:55 Jonathan Okanes: They just beat Miami on grass, didn’t they?
THANKS!
I have no new information on that at this time.
And they didn't, because we played on grass and not field trun
Not because we started trying to pass when Best was getting 10 yards a carry…
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Fair!
But I’m just saying, maybe JO could have come up with a better answer.
As discussed in the special teams live chat review from last week, Alamar Okanes finally made some halftime adjustments tackled a difficult issue that has been debated back and forth. However, the issue here to examine the inability to cover kickoffs properly address the questions along with the issue of correlation vs causation.
While I applaud the coverage at times, the lacklustre response to problems from before makes me give Alamar Okanes a grade of D-.
I have no new information on that at this time.
by Rishi on Jan 8, 2009 2:23 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
I clearly got my post in before yours. Maybe we need a booth review.
I have no new information on that at this time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY-SCzaqxVo
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1:52 [Comment From Twistian Nathanial Hook]
It seems hard to get questions through to you. How many questions do you get in an entire chat?
1:52 Jonathan Okanes: Twist, I’ve never really counted. But there is a constant flow. I also only answer legitimate questions, although I could have some fun with a few of them. But there are so many questions I try to just answer the legit ones.
Legit questions like “thanks” and “thank u” and “good job”?
I have no new information on that at this time.
Those take 2 seconds to answer. LOLZ WHATS UR FAV DINOSAUR PLAYERS NAME LOLZ???? on the other hand…
Sheriff of the Welcome Team
In Spite of Twist!
Sure, but he’s a beat writer and should be able to give us inside perspective on who has the toughest gym routine, who the best looking player is, etc.
Also, that grass v turf question has been asked 100 times and finally got answered (in horrible fashion).
I have no new information on that at this time.
Lord, stop using my name, people!
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Twist, stop using my name!
Signed,
The Lord.
I have no new information on that at this time.
by Rishi on Jan 8, 2009 2:17 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
By Rec’ing this post, I hereby acknowledge that Rishi has made me laugh out loud.
It's spelled ""S-H-U-Y-O-U-V-E-D-O-N-E-S-O-M-E-N-I-C-E-T-H-I-N-G-S-W-I-T-H-T-H-E-P-L-A-C-E"
It’s spelled “JRetard”
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No. It would be J-R-e-t-a-r-d.
Get it right, or shut the eff up!
It's spelled ""S-H-U-Y-O-U-V-E-D-O-N-E-S-O-M-E-N-I-C-E-T-H-I-N-G-S-W-I-T-H-T-H-E-P-L-A-C-E"
What the heck, someone was using BeastMode?!?!?!? I was in a meeting. I swear!
It'll be just you, me, and Peter Nincompoop.
It may have just been someone who is a Marshawn Lynch fan.
I have no new information on that at this time.
petey cock blocks Hazelton
can’t go to any other pac-10 school or ND not that he wanted to…he’s looking to transfer back east, maybe to I-AA Delaware
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From the BI Boards
http://www.domerdomain.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19498
Seriously, how boring would recruiting be without random internet rumors?
I wish I never read that…someone else said Kennard eliminated Cal…who knows what the kid will do…
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Exactly, how boring would it be without all this!
If I were in his place, the chance to play for these programs racking up BCS Bowl wins would be hard to pass up…
Looking more and more like Chip Kelly's the coach next year
Michael Gray and Robin Pflugrad were in the Oregon football offices Tuesday, under the awkward circumstances of having been told they’re not in the program’s long-term plans.
Gray, Oregon’s defensive line coach since 2005, and Pflugrad, who joined the staff as receivers coach a year later, were informed before the Ducks’ Holiday Bowl appearance that they won’t be retained whenever Chip Kelly replaces Mike Bellotti as head coach.
While Pflugrad is leaving the door open to coaching at Oregon next fall should Bellotti return, Gray is operating as if Bellotti will make the decision to step down before next season. Each said Tuesday that Bellotti has yet to tell them when he’ll become athletic director, at which point Kelly will take over the football team.
"(Bellotti) told me to look for a job," Gray said. "I’m thinking, well, he’s probably going pretty soon. You’ve got to read between the lines and say, he’s probably looking at leaving this year some time. June, July, February, whatever. Whenever it’s going to be, it’ll be probably before next season."
Bellotti has said he won’t make a decision until March. He and most of the other UO assistants were on the road recruiting Tuesday. Offensive line coach Steve Greatwood reportedly spent part of the day interviewing for the head coaching position at Cal Poly.
by BearsNecessity on Jan 8, 2009 2:46 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
Here’s the really sick part: They just crowned a national champion, Richmond, in Division 1-AA. It was a tournament. With 16 teams. And yet, at the highest level,you’ve got a bunch of guys wearing blindfolds circling a pinata with baseball bats. Every single responsible executive should be jailed.
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Paging Hydro, paging Hydro
DEFEND THE BCS!!!!
by BearsNecessity on Jan 8, 2009 2:48 PM PST up reply actions
i like the playoff, and the current postseason blows…but, would this 16 team playoff cheapen the greatest regular season in all of sports?
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Last year was the greatest regular season in all of sports.
I have no new information on that at this time.
how could u enjoy Epic Effing Collapse over the ’04 Cal season?
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Carroll has already visited Cal, will trip to UCLA this coming weekend and Arizona State the following weekend. There is also talk of a possible visit to Florida but I honestly can’t see that happening. Everyone I’ve talked with has said Carroll wants to stay close to home but no one has gone out on a limb to say if it will be the Bruins or Bears.
The recruitment of Hasiak will be very interesting to follow. Although he sounds solid with the Bruins, USC should not be ruled out, especially after landing a commitment from his linebacker teammate Simione Vehikite. I still think Cal is a player here although I liked their chances more before, then offensive line coach, Jim Michalczik left for Washington.
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Possible leading candidate for the OLine Job:
http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/team/coaches_detail.php?id=51
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
wow…I love internet rumors
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that BYU is good?
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Auburn is a legit win because they’re in the SEC and Utah doesn’t count because they’re in the MWC
I have no new information on that at this time.
It's from a Cal insider on Rivals board
Steve Morton hasn’t been offered the job yet, probably because we’re waiting on someone in the NFL (Browns coaching staff is in an upheaval right now).
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
For the record
Morton, Greatwood, and Marhsall would all be good gets.
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
A’s general manager Billy Beane certainly has turned the page. After raving for several minutes about Giambi, the former Oakland star, at a Wednesday news conference, Beane said with a grin, “I feel like I’m marrying my ex-wife.”
After a pause, Giambi leaned forward, smiled and said, “I don’t have a comment to that.”
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not good
For more riot pics, click here.
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This may be my age talking
But those don’t look like repressed minorities, frustrated with injustice and yearning to breathe free…
They look like punk kids who saw an opportunity to smash shit.
400+ comments…DBD II needed?
not too many THIS, THAT, NAILED IT, or the Giants did that last year comments either…
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The title game’s in an hour; there will probably be an open thread for that. And Cal basketball might get their own open thread.
by BearsNecessity on Jan 8, 2009 4:01 PM PST up reply actions
So so wise Avi
http://www.californiagoldenblogs.com/2009/1/8/714824/national-championship-open
www.californiagoldenblogs.com
u mean… The Bowl Championship Series Championship Game>
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Whoops
That was an instruction for Maharg.
I outworthless the Maharg.
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