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Cal v. USC 10.3.09 Pregame and First Quarter Thread

Cal fans, are you excited?  Are you ready?  Me, I'm just happy that these days we have a competitive team.  A team that could beat down this USC Trojan team. 

Believe me, I remember a time when it seemed hopeless.  When it seemed like Cal couldn't beat anybody and we'd have a never ending array of painful losses to look forward to.

But enough about last saturday.  It's a new week now!  And we can erase the painful memories of the Oregon game (clearly, a homage to the Holmoe era, that Tedford, he's so retro!) with a great showing against the Trojans.  Use this thread to discuss all the pregame and first quarter action.  And don't forget to vote in the CGB Insta-poll.  Democracy in action.  GO BEARS!

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How do you believe Cal will play against USC?
Cal will play very well
23 votes
Cal will play moderately well
10 votes
Cal will play moderately poorly
5 votes
Cal will play very poorly
9 votes

47 votes | Poll has closed

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This place is going to rock!! Let’s get loud!!

by bear in the bluff on Oct 3, 2009 4:12 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

It’s our domicile! Go Bears!

by coolingfan on Oct 3, 2009 4:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Small thing...

Shouldn’t it be “moderately poor”? BTW, can we please wear the golden uni tops for USC?

by BlackandOldGold on Oct 3, 2009 4:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Go Bears

All my love right now

Troy will fall...AGAIN!

by Bruins102NCAA on Oct 3, 2009 4:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Good for them

Let’s see if they can win at the toilet bowl

Troy will fall...AGAIN!

by Bruins102NCAA on Oct 3, 2009 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

In a funny spot

My whole family went to Cal ‘cept me (SJSU) so I’ve been bred blue’n gold’n all. My hoser family is in the stands right now.

But my old fiance went to Cal and even gave one of her kids the middle name of Berkeley (she met the air force puke she left me for at Cal, right?). So when they get plastered and lose I think of her and feel much better.

Usually your team loses, right, you feel real lousy, but with Cal I have this little tonic. Interesting.

by paradox on Oct 3, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's cool

Good luck to you, I aint got nothing against you Paradox

Troy will fall...AGAIN!

by Bruins102NCAA on Oct 3, 2009 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Game time bitches!

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:00 PM PDT reply actions  

I’ve heard 360 has had some issues all day.

by Shadwhand on Oct 3, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

go to justintv.com and search for the game. Works great

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s playing for me

by rurata on Oct 3, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

It just started playing.

Ian Anderson

by Oaktown123 on Oct 3, 2009 5:02 PM PDT reply actions  

God… Gold Unis!!!!

by Shadwhand on Oct 3, 2009 5:03 PM PDT reply actions  

gold unis!

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Lets bring it, Bears!

by Kodiak on Oct 3, 2009 5:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Riley has to be reasonably accurate tonight or we’re dead. SC will stack 8 in the box until he hits a couple passes

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:05 PM PDT reply actions  

ok. i'm in...

it’s either this or behold the two teams i despise more than any in the universe go head to head.

by kleph on Oct 3, 2009 5:06 PM PDT reply actions  

start the game already

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Streaming the game

Hey guys,

I am streaming your game vs. SUC on Bruinville.com’s chat room today. If you can’t get the game, you can go to http://bruinville.com/Forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=13404&p=24458 for more info.

Go Bears!

by MbootyMah on Oct 3, 2009 5:11 PM PDT reply actions  

that looked non-eugene like.

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Oct 3, 2009 5:14 PM PDT reply actions  

I'll be damned

Another first down!

So good to see you, brother.

by paradox on Oct 3, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

phew

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Bears Baby!!

Make it happen! Beat U$C!

Yes your ass looks big, you need to lose weight. Sorry, had to vent.

by Old Ducker on Oct 3, 2009 5:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Sorry if this is late but,

GO BEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!

FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!

by 49er16 on Oct 3, 2009 5:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, fake screen pass to vereen wow go bears!

by Shadwhand on Oct 3, 2009 5:16 PM PDT reply actions  

where was this shit last week?

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Great Riley

FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!

by 49er16 on Oct 3, 2009 5:18 PM PDT reply actions  

for shts sake

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Oct 3, 2009 5:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow!

Way to go, Kevin.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 3, 2009 5:18 PM PDT reply actions  

holy shit!

What are you doing here! Heh.

by paradox on Oct 3, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Me?

I love Cal!

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 3, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

we’ve just been Riley’d

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Jesus H.

Yes your ass looks big, you need to lose weight. Sorry, had to vent.

by Old Ducker on Oct 3, 2009 5:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Haha Conte is all happy he caught that on the sideline.

by Shadwhand on Oct 3, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow, Barkley could play for Cal with that throw

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Great defense, guys.

FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!

by 49er16 on Oct 3, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions  

scheisse

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions  

fuhtayee

Yes your ass looks big, you need to lose weight. Sorry, had to vent.

by Old Ducker on Oct 3, 2009 5:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Oregon all over again.

FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!

by 49er16 on Oct 3, 2009 5:22 PM PDT reply actions  

sigh

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:22 PM PDT reply actions  

not for long

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

sweet finish

Yes your ass looks big, you need to lose weight. Sorry, had to vent.

by Old Ducker on Oct 3, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions  

dammit

Yes your ass looks big, you need to lose weight. Sorry, had to vent.

by Old Ducker on Oct 3, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Hate to say it...

but that looked like a TD to me too

by Mister Pie on Oct 3, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions  

what is this “D” you speak of?

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

I guess we need to start with explaining that to the team

by rurata on Oct 3, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

one things for sure

usc has some frickin HUGE players.

by kleph on Oct 3, 2009 5:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes they do

Steroids?

FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!

by 49er16 on Oct 3, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

steroids

doin’t add five inches of height.

by kleph on Oct 3, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

roll out - looked good

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Oct 3, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions  

hey a pass to a wideout. are we allowed to do that?

by LeonPowe on Oct 3, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions  

we’re almnost to quota. i think we’re allowed 2-3 more

by Kodiak on Oct 3, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

there you go, riley. shake it off and step up.

by Kodiak on Oct 3, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions  

That USC kicker...

A touch back. I’m so jealous.

by tjalorak on Oct 3, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions  

wind. it was the wind.

by LeonPowe on Oct 3, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

nice catch

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Great pass Riley.

FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!

by 49er16 on Oct 3, 2009 5:31 PM PDT reply actions  

I think Tedford just said “terrible”

by Shadwhand on Oct 3, 2009 5:31 PM PDT reply actions  

I think my exact words were “Riley, YOU FUCKING COCKSUCKER! THROW A DECENT PASS FOR ONCE YOU DOGSHIT EATING FUCKFACE!!!!”

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

or something like that

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I want Sweeney. Enough of this

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:31 PM PDT reply actions  

what is this “defense” you speak of? They havent stopped anyone in 2 weeks

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's weird

because weren’t our corners supposed to be good? They look like crap. I wonder if our success last season was more due to the d-line then and the pressure on the quarterback.

by tjalorak on Oct 3, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cal can’t even beat $C in water polo?

FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!

by 49er16 on Oct 3, 2009 5:34 PM PDT reply actions  

who can we fire?

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Our defense is collapsing.

by coolingfan on Oct 3, 2009 5:35 PM PDT reply actions  

shtty tackle "attempt'

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Oct 3, 2009 5:36 PM PDT reply actions  

maybe i should just go out and eat some banh mi instead.

by LeonPowe on Oct 3, 2009 5:36 PM PDT reply actions  

no one is tackling for shit

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:36 PM PDT reply actions  

serious question

is this a regular problem or just against this defense tonight?

by kleph on Oct 3, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

We had some slight issues against Maryland, Minnesota and Eastern Washington. I guess the better the opponent the more it shows.

by LeonPowe on Oct 3, 2009 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

it's really a problem

but it looks like the defense is in the right sets to handle the plays being thrown at them.

by kleph on Oct 3, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

"Momentum" is the refuge of the incompetent announcer.

"When it comes down to it, we're just cheering for laundry." - Jerry Seinfeld

by humm baby on Oct 3, 2009 5:37 PM PDT reply actions  

get a massage LP

you’ll fell better than watching this

by KikiRevenge on Oct 3, 2009 5:38 PM PDT reply actions  

it’s 7:38am. Might be a little early.

by LeonPowe on Oct 3, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Barkley looks like Spencer Pratt.

FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!

by 49er16 on Oct 3, 2009 5:38 PM PDT reply actions  

all he needs is a creepy flesh colored beard to round out the effect

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Block the Kick

That would be nice.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 3, 2009 5:39 PM PDT reply actions  

We’re tackling the AIR.

by coolingfan on Oct 3, 2009 5:40 PM PDT reply actions  

thats 52 points weve given up in a row

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:40 PM PDT reply actions  

sucking

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think Cal has already said to themselves, “Here we go again.”

FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!

by 49er16 on Oct 3, 2009 5:44 PM PDT reply actions  

god our playcalling is predictable

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:44 PM PDT reply actions  

no more rollouts, please no more rollouts.

"When it comes down to it, we're just cheering for laundry." - Jerry Seinfeld

by humm baby on Oct 3, 2009 5:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Riley FUCK OFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:45 PM PDT reply actions  

At least Anger looks good.

Not that it matters with our defense.

by tjalorak on Oct 3, 2009 5:46 PM PDT reply actions  

zero pressure on the qb. ridiculous

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:46 PM PDT reply actions  

bout time

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let’s see, defense can’t tackle, quarterback can’t throw, offensive line is porous.
Did I miss anything?

by hrlincon on Oct 3, 2009 5:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Uhm, that “zero pressure” comment was quite STARKEY of you

by hrlincon on Oct 3, 2009 5:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Sort of. It would have been better if we don’t give them two tries at a 2 yard try.

by tjalorak on Oct 3, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

i guess that's what's perplexing me

cal obviously has a good defense and a good gameplan. but the execution sucks ass.

by kleph on Oct 3, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

and the tide turns. lets go bears!

by Kodiak on Oct 3, 2009 5:51 PM PDT reply actions  

alright!!!!!

let’s dooooooooooooo iiiiiiiiiiittttttttttt!!!!

by KikiRevenge on Oct 3, 2009 5:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe Sweeney can come in now?

by hrlincon on Oct 3, 2009 5:51 PM PDT reply actions  

suck on that SC!

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:51 PM PDT reply actions  

wow, that worked well

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:52 PM PDT reply actions  

true, I suppose I should be thankful for that

Joe Starkey...Scholar, Humanitarian, Cal legend, worst radio play by play man of all time.

by Fire Starkey on Oct 3, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

they need best to finish the sweep

ross ain’t as fast

oh well.

buzz is coming along nicely

by KikiRevenge on Oct 3, 2009 5:52 PM PDT reply actions  

New Thread

Let’s move it on over to the second quarter thread.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 3, 2009 5:52 PM PDT reply actions  

At least a twenty yard gain...sideways.

"When it comes down to it, we're just cheering for laundry." - Jerry Seinfeld

by humm baby on Oct 3, 2009 5:53 PM PDT reply actions  

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