College Football Week 11 Morning Open Thread
by Avinash on Nov 14, 2009 4:00 AM PST
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Injury reports for Cal-Arizona: Cal--Jahvid Best and Anthony Miller (out), Derrick Hill (doubtful), Matt Summers-Gavin (probable); Arizona--Greg Nwoko, Conan Amituanal and Nic Grigsby (questionable)
7 AM PST/10 AM EST
College Gameday from Dallas at TCU!
9 AM PST/noon EST
Tennessee at Ole Miss, CBS--Might not be interesting for this season, but the winner of this game could be a team to watch out for going into next season to be an SEC upstart.
Michigan State at Purdue, ESPN--Ugh. No.
Georgia Tech at Duke, ESPN2--You know, I hate Duke basketball almost as much (if you had to put a gun to my head and ask, "Bin Laden or Coach K", I'd probably have to think about it for awhile). But Duke football behind David Cutcliffe, one win away from bowl eligibility? Oh, I can so get behind that. Go Devils!
Florida State at Wake Forest, ESPNU--you're running out of chances to see the ol'football coach.
Texas at Baylor, FSN/CSN Bay Area--if Robert Griffin had been present, this would've been a fun game. Baylor would take a 10-0 lead then blow it in the 4th quarter. As it is, another Longhorn blowout.
Houston at UCF, CBS College TV--I'm guessing if I had to rewatch one team's games this season, it's going to have to be Case Keenum and his Cougars.
Kentucky at Vanderbilt, SEC TV/CSN California--The SEC is on pace to have ten of twelve teams be bowl eligible. Gotta love how beating up on patsies is not only strategically encouraged, but economically encouraged too.
9:30 AM PST/12:30 PM EST
Missouri at Kansas State, Versus HD--A win by Kansas State and a loss by Nebraska punches their ticket to the Big 12 Championship game. Or they can just beat Nebraska next week in Lincoln. All hail Bill Snyder.
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I’m not a morning person, and as such I need extra motivation to get out of bed on the weekends. I usually remedy the situation by watching one of Danzig’s old highlight clips. I watched Wrecking Crew 2008, and it reminded me of how truly special our linebacking core was last year. Granted they are highlights but penetration on almost every play, the downfield pass defense by Worrell Williams and Anthony Felder (10-20 yards off the line of scrimmage), the sheer speed and physicality, its no wonder are defensive backs and defensive fronts have looked dramatically weaker this year.
by chowder on Nov 14, 2009 4:35 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I did the same thing the other day…
Whose domicile? OUR DOMICILE!
by Berkelium97 on Nov 14, 2009 9:04 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Morning Games
They really don’t look too appetizing right now. Maybe I should go to sleep or something.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 14, 2009 4:38 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Lee Corso is a Penis
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
by carp on Nov 14, 2009 7:38 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Breaking news out of Waco: 24 y/o woman accused of faking breast cancer for breast implants
Authorities say a Texas woman lied about having breast cancer and spent $10,000 raised at a benefit to have her breasts enlarged. McLennan County sheriff’s investigator James Pack says in court records that 24-year-old Trista Joy Lathern shaved her head to look like a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy.
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
by carp on Nov 14, 2009 8:16 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Let the buyer beware!
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 8:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Breaking news out of Export, PA: DUI on a tractor
Pennsylvania State Police say a man was drunk when he hopped on a lawn tractor and drove it to buy more beer. Police said 63-year-old Ford Earl Broome, of Export, was stopped by a state trooper at about 8 p.m. on Sept. 6. The trooper said he stopped Broome near a tavern, and that Broome smelled of alcohol and appeared to be drunk. Police said Broome denied drinking, but then acknowledged he “drank a little” before driving the tractor to a bar to buy more beer.
The article goes on to state that Broome’s BAC was twice the legal limit.
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
by carp on Nov 14, 2009 8:18 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
There's a GameDay segment on Stoops right now
That’s it. They’re DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Thanks GameDay!
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 8:26 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Ah crap! Now the GameDay crew is saying we’re gonna win.
We’re screwed!
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 8:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
A stoops is a stoops is a stoops!
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 8:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
double reverse mojo
we win on a blocked quick kick retruned for a td
by TKE Prytanis 79 on Nov 14, 2009 8:34 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
looking forward to the day I actually spell a post correcttly
by TKE Prytanis 79 on Nov 14, 2009 8:35 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
who picked us?
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 8:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
corso
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 8:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
well, he did pick the Ducks over SC!
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 8:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
but he’s also a penis.
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
by carp on Nov 14, 2009 9:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Had to use that joke twice I see.
It'll be just you, me, and Peter Nincompoop.
by BeastMode on Nov 14, 2009 9:50 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
IT’S SATURDAY MORNING, BEARS!
President Emperor Warlord Of The Sun!
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by TwistNHook on Nov 14, 2009 8:41 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
And I still don’t know what I’m going to wear!!
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 8:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You fool, you had to have filed your paperwork like 3 days ago. AWKWARD!
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by TwistNHook on Nov 14, 2009 8:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, now I know what it’ll be.
Of course!
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 8:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
where the fuck are my cartoons?
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 8:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
cartons of what? Slims? Marlboro Lights? I thought you finished all those off. I think you have Parliament somewhere.
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by TwistNHook on Nov 14, 2009 8:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Pall Malls, brother. Pall Malls.
I have those Virginia Slims you asked me to buy for you.
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 8:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
my little german grandmother smoked unfiltered PM’s till she kicked at 86…cut off the filters of your Slims Twist
by TKE Prytanis 79 on Nov 14, 2009 8:54 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
German? I don’t like where this is going.
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by TwistNHook on Nov 14, 2009 9:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
SpongeBob coming up at 9…better choice than most of the early games
by TKE Prytanis 79 on Nov 14, 2009 8:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I like Patrick plus the points.
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 8:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Where’s the anxious/nervous option for today’s poll?
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Nov 14, 2009 8:54 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Avinash has never had the capacity for such feelings.
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 8:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Avi is a soul-less automaton unable to emote.
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by TwistNHook on Nov 14, 2009 9:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Or the DOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEEDDDD option
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
by norcalnick on Nov 14, 2009 10:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Stanford doesn’t surprise me. San Diego is a quality program, the Cardinal were playing on the road, and their team is basically Landry Fields and a bunch of guys anyway.
Now, the Beavs? That’s a bit surprising/embarrassing for the Pac-10.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Nov 14, 2009 8:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Especially embarrassing
Oregon State’s 43 points represented the second lowest total ever allowed by the Islanders.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Nov 14, 2009 8:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought the Beavs were supposed to be middle of the road Pac10 this year/
by sec119 on Nov 14, 2009 8:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Dub tee ef is Texas A&M CC? There are too many colleges out there. And way too many with Basketball teams.
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 8:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nearly 350 of ’em in Division I alone.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Nov 14, 2009 9:04 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i noted in the friday night thread that TAMUCC has a shitload of size on their roster for a low-major. supposed to be good by the espn commenters accounts =\
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 9:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They were apparently 18-15 last year, near the top of the Southland Conference. KenPom only had them rated 2 spots behind Oregon last year.
And yes, plenty of big on their roster. A cursory glance shows a 7’ 0" 230 lb. senior, a 6’ 9" 230 lb. junior, and a 6’ 9" 260 lb. sophomore. Plenty of big.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Nov 14, 2009 9:11 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t we play San Diego last year? Or the year before?
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 9:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
year before, i believe
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 9:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Bill Snyder
I like your break-downs on these games, Avinash. Snyder must have significant pull getting KSU on Versus two weeks in a row on the West Coast. Surely an excellent recruiting move to get that exposure for a 4-2 team.
by crackpipe on Nov 14, 2009 8:55 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks man, I barely try w/ these.
Email: bearsnecessities@gmail.com
by Avinash on Nov 14, 2009 10:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Final Injury Report
http://espn.go.com/blog/pac10/post/_/id/5202/final-pac-10-injury-report-21
Arizona
RB Nic Grigsby, shoulder, probable
RB Greg Nwoko, shoulder, probable
DE Brooks Reed, ankle, probable
OG Conan Amituanai, knee, doubtful
California
RB Jahvid Best, concussion, out
TE Anthony Hill, knee, out
DT Derrick Hill, stinger, doubtful
OG Matt Summers-Gavin, shoulder, probable
by chowder on Nov 14, 2009 8:57 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Say what you will about Corso, I love Gameday.
by sec119 on Nov 14, 2009 9:00 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
dang
I thought Gameday was going to bring out GW Bush for the celebrity game picker…I hear he’s available
by TKE Prytanis 79 on Nov 14, 2009 9:00 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
who’d they bring out?
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 9:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
MSU scores on fumble. 1st play.
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 9:04 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
lollers
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 9:05 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Two interesting Yokanes pieces on Ezeff and Hagan and why they’ve sucked more than Gina Lynn.
"We lose to Stanford in many sports, but if you want to make a Cal team quit, bring a weapon."
--Coach Clark
by carp on Nov 14, 2009 9:08 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Who is Gina Lynn? Should I not Google her while I’m sitting right next to my wife?
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Nov 14, 2009 9:12 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I would only google Gina Lynn if I was alone.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
by 49er16 on Nov 14, 2009 9:13 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What this man said.
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 9:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you’ll have to see a doctor after you Google her tho.
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 9:18 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Who is Gina Lynn? Should I not google her while I’m sitting next to carp’s wife?
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by TwistNHook on Nov 14, 2009 9:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Who is Gina Lynn? She’s supposed to be Turkish. Some say her father was German. Nobody believed she was real.
by sec119 on Nov 14, 2009 9:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The greatest trick carp’s wife ever pulled was making the world believe she didn’t exist.
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by TwistNHook on Nov 14, 2009 9:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Duke drove right down the field on Georgia Tech and scored.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
by 49er16 on Nov 14, 2009 9:08 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Well, sure, that’s not news…
…wait, are we still talking about football? What?!?
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Nov 14, 2009 9:12 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
IT’S SATURDAY MORNING BEARS!
I just woke up in Oakland, realized it was a gameday, ran out the door and walked the two miles home to get ready for the game.
Am I still drunk? Yes.
Am I afraid of a second-rate Stoops brother? No.
Is Cal going to win? HELL YES.
Am I delusional? Almost definitely!
GO BEARS!
dboneisloose
by HolmoePhobe on Nov 14, 2009 9:11 AM PST reply actions 3 recs
GOOOOOO BEARS!
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 9:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Walk of shame?
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 9:18 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
or Walk of triumph!
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 9:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Rec’d like fuck
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by norcalnick on Nov 14, 2009 10:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
TOUCHDOWN PURDUE! FIGHT FOR THAT BOWL!
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 9:11 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
haha, there are a lot of non-compelling games on right now.
by sec119 on Nov 14, 2009 9:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
RISHI
Today is the last home game! We need to shotgun that beer!
dboneisloose
by HolmoePhobe on Nov 14, 2009 9:16 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Duke has better punt coverage than us. FOLs
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 9:21 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone have the screen shot of Corso putting on the mascot head this mourning?
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
by 49er16 on Nov 14, 2009 9:25 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Ask and ye shall receive
This Is Our House. 63000±9000 Strong.
by minesweeper on Nov 14, 2009 10:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank You
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
by 49er16 on Nov 14, 2009 10:04 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that is a creepy, weird-ass mascot head.
I dig how excited the cheerleader on the left is that Corso picked them. She’s good at what she does.
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 10:05 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
HypnoToad?
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 10:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No, not quite, its a South American horned frog (from the amazon). North America doesn’t have any horned frogs. There are plenty of horned toads in Texas, so I don’t know why TCU’s mascot is a frog.
by paleodan on Nov 14, 2009 10:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, you know your shit.
Care to comment on whether I saw a California Condor on Thursday
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 10:35 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately, I think it is very unlikely you saw a California Condor in Oakland. First off, there would be no question because they are ENORMOUS and unmistakable with their size. It would be about four feet tall just standing on the side of the road. Also, there are only like 170-something in the wild and they are all tagged and monitored. You probably would have seen a big tag on one of the wings. If there was a condor up here, it would have been on the local news, they are that rare. But the condor has an enormous individual range, and we are well within their historical species range, so we will probably have one up here eventually. You probably saw a turkey vulture.
by paleodan on Nov 14, 2009 11:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Dang
It was startling big, but I suppose you guys are all right.
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 11:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Turkey vultures plenty big, with a wingspan of 6 feet.
by paleodan on Nov 14, 2009 11:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I want to see a Wandering Albatross
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 11:42 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You’re plenty big, AND prior to the snap!
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 8:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
All the guys above me are doing it wron-ALL GLORY TO THE HYPNOTOAD.
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by Swamphunter on Nov 14, 2009 1:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ignore all that nonsense in the foreground in the second shot.
This Is Our House. 63000±9000 Strong.
by minesweeper on Nov 14, 2009 10:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What stuff in the foreground?
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 10:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Dear 9 o’clock games,
Stop sucking.
Sincerely,
College football fans.
All aboard the Jahvid Best rickshaw!
by rollonubears on Nov 14, 2009 9:27 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I’m watching Tennessee @ Ole Miss… LEZZGO VOLZ!
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 9:32 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Go Blue Devils!
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 9:29 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Ah crap.
That’s what I get for believing in anything.
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 9:33 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This looks to be an entertaining game.
by sec119 on Nov 14, 2009 9:38 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Riley'd it!
ZOMG!!!!
Duke’s QB just missed a super totes wide open receiver for a sure touchdown.
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 10:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Go Bears
tough matchup today. Need to get some pressure on Foles. Good luck
How is Best doing? still recovering at home?
by Bruins095 on Nov 14, 2009 9:40 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
He had a bit of a stiff back midway through the week. He’s been at home recovering. I haven’t heard anything recently, but depending on how he’s feeling, he might be on the sidelines for today’s game.
Whose domicile? OUR DOMICILE!
by Berkelium97 on Nov 14, 2009 9:42 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s been up to the stadium for treatment and to talk to the trainers, but he hasn’t been to any of the practices. I’d be kind of surprised if he’s on the sidelines today.
I've been Honked...
by giantfan5 on Nov 14, 2009 9:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t take Georgia Tech long to take back the lead.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
by 49er16 on Nov 14, 2009 9:51 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
so, wife is sick. I have an extra ticket. Let me know if anyone wants to use it.
by turkey on Nov 14, 2009 9:51 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I also have two tickets if anyone wants em.
It'll be just you, me, and Peter Nincompoop.
by BeastMode on Nov 14, 2009 9:53 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
To paradise?
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 9:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Eddie Money
does he still live in Lafayette? lived a few doors down from a friend of mine.
by Bruins095 on Nov 14, 2009 9:59 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea, but if so I’m gonna go stalk him. I actually really like that song.
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 10:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Solution for DirecTV customers?
Hey everyone, I was going to be going to the game, but I’ve come down with the flu. Anyone know if there’s a way, online or something, to watch Versus when I’m stuck with DirecTV who’s having a feud with Versus (so I can’t watch that channel despite it being in my package)?
by kencraw on Nov 14, 2009 10:03 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I dunno, but if all else fails
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 10:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
PRD has DirecTV though, i thought. we’ll have to see as we get closer to game time
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 10:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
D'oh!
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 10:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Prd uses DirecTV, so our streaming options will be limited/non-existant.
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by Berkelium97 on Nov 14, 2009 10:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
D'oh!
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 10:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, PRD and Chicago both are on DirectTV and can’t stream. TouchedTheAxe has the game but he’s going to be recording it so he won’t be able to stream. I’m pretty sure a stream will show up close to game time. If there are none, then i’ll stream it.
by danzig on Nov 14, 2009 10:09 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i expect you have a 200" rear-projection set. you should pan across the villa, so we commonfolk can admire the spoils of last night’s ‘catch’
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 10:12 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
lol
grew up in Lafayette, I miss going out to strawberry canyon..I try to get up to at least one game every year. join my dad who has been going since Roth Muncie days.
games still sell out? I remember the days when you could stretch the legs out and not have to worry about missing the game for restroom breaks.
by Bruins095 on Nov 14, 2009 10:06 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
it’s pretty packed for every game until we lose to SC. then fewer people come. there’s been some stretching room in the first quarter this year, but by halftime, the sections have a good amount
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 10:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty sure there will be plenty of room to stretch out this week. As there was last. I think the only game we sold out this year was SC.
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 10:09 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
with Miller out
who starts at TE? Curran or Sparks? Losing Miller is tough, but stil have good receivers. assuming Vereen gets bulk of the carries. Why doesn’t Sofele play more? kid has some wheels.
by Bruins095 on Nov 14, 2009 10:12 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
he’s had a tough time breaking out of the first tackle. he may move back to slot WR next year, as long as Dasarte Yarnway makes a full recovery. I project he and Vereen will be the 1-2 punch next year
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 10:13 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure what Curran’s status is, but Sparks had at least a couple nice catches over the middle for big games vs. Oregon State.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Nov 14, 2009 10:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Curran’s the starter, but they both see a lot of snaps. Maybe some Ladner today too…
I had forgotten we were down to 3rd string with Tad Smith gone for the season too
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 10:18 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
assuming
there are rumblings concerning Gregory. Had to replace three stud linebackers. thought secondary would be playing better this year. just don’t see the blitzing packages very much, or so it seems. can’t give QB like Foles too much time. what is the consensus on Ludwig so far?
by Bruins095 on Nov 14, 2009 10:18 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Is there a consensus? I rather like what Ludwig has brought this year, and think perhaps this offense could be pretty special with better O-line play.
In any case, I think the revolving offensive coordinator door needs to slow down for a while, so if for no other reason, I’d like to see Ludwig back for a second year. We need to build some offensive continuity, get back to doing one thing and doing it well.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Nov 14, 2009 10:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Curses! You said the same thing but faster, and added an additional bullet point! Stupid mods…
by sec119 on Nov 14, 2009 10:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed. Without the special software that allows me to see comments two minutes before anyone else, I’d be totally ordinary, not special in any way.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Nov 14, 2009 10:26 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i could do without a few of the 1 yard rushes up the middle, but he seems to vary it up. kind of a head-scratcher that cignetti has been doing so well at pitt. but that’s the big east for you
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 10:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Depending on how much you blame an inexperienced o-line, Ludwig has done a decent job to an abysmal job. So not really any consensus.
by sec119 on Nov 14, 2009 10:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Have you been like, locked in a cave for the last 8 years?
The Lack of Mack's Imposition Attacks My Disposition.
by Spazzy Mcgee on Nov 14, 2009 10:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Caves don’t have locks, silly.
All aboard the Jahvid Best rickshaw!
by rollonubears on Nov 14, 2009 11:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he’s referring to Plato’s Cave.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Nov 14, 2009 11:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm liking Ludwig thus far
Yes a few silly calls here and there but overall a good variety in working with what he’s got. It’s all MARSHALLLLL’s fault!
In other words, Go Bears!
by royrules22 on Nov 14, 2009 12:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Annoying Stanford Buildup
Has anyone else been a bit bothered by how comfortably the bay area news media and Stanford fans on the blogosphere have heaped and received, respectively, glowing praise for their football team? Rose Bowl? Really? They honestly truly believe they have a good chance to go to the Rose Bowl? Assuming Stanford can win out just doesn’t seem to pass the common sense test. You’re ranked for the first time in like 7 years, you still need to play 3 of the top 6 teams in the conference and a dangerous perennial top-25 team, you’re playing at SC in what has all the makings of a Fuck you world, we’re still SC game, and you’re going to spend tons of ink (Wilner and Ratto) talking about all the minutiae of rose bowl scenarios, and dominating the comment sections with self-praise? Shouldn’t you be worried about not getting embarrassed? Yes, they have a penchant for pulling upsets every season or two, and certainly there was a lot of unnecessary hypothesizing about Cal’s chances before the season came into picture. But seriously, I’d be willing to bet my first yet-to-be-born child that Stanford doesn’t make it to the rose bowl.
What few real fans they have generally seem to have a realistic and even-keeled approach to their strengths and limitations, but there’s something going on in the last month which culminated in the comments to Ratto and Wilner’s man-love articles. It’s not like casual bay area fans have jumped on their bandwagon a la cal in 2004 (we all saw the crowd @ Oregon, and I got another announcement of big game ticket availability) yet here they are supremely confident—bordering on hillariously (don’t think this is a word) arrogant—about their chances this year. Let’s see you get through an SC team ready to fuck you up really bad at their homecoming. Good luck assholes
by calbeers05753 on Nov 14, 2009 10:40 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I’m not terribly concerned, considering they’re about to get bombed to the Stone Age by USC.
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by Avinash on Nov 14, 2009 10:49 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hyperbole on the internet? Say it ain't so!
Nice rant there, calbeers. Can’t say I’ve encountered too much ‘Furd love, but then, I can’t say I’ve been going out of my way to read Ratto or Wilner, either. Captain Comeback’s got them to bowl eligibility for the first time since Willingham bolted for ND (and Ty’s been fired twice between then and now), so that’s nice for them, but the delusional Rose Bowl talk is just that — delusional. They’ll come back to Earth soon enough.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Nov 14, 2009 10:49 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
When was the last time both Cal and Furd came into the big game with a winning record?
The Lack of Mack's Imposition Attacks My Disposition.
by Spazzy Mcgee on Nov 14, 2009 10:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
With winning records? I thought I’d have to go way back to the 90’s, but it turns out a 6-4 Cal team beat a 5-4 Stanfurd team 27-3 in 2005. The Cardinal then lost to Notre Dame the next week to finish with a losing record and miss Bowl Season. So sad, too bad for Walt Harris (note also that this was the same season that the ’Furd lost to UC Davis at home, another loss that prevented them from reaching bowl eligibility).
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Nov 14, 2009 11:07 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
FYI, the previous time that both Cal and Stanford went to a bowl game in same year was 1996, when Cal lost the Big Game and both teams finished with a 6-5 record. Cal lost to Navy in the Aloha Bowl to finish 6-6, while Stanford beat Michigan State 38-0 in the Sun Bowl to get to 7-5.
The last time both Cal and Stanford finished with winning records? 1991. The Bears finished at 10-2 after pasting Clemson in the Citrus Bowl, while Stanford finished at 8-4 after losing to Georgia Tech in the Aloha Bowl.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Nov 14, 2009 11:13 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Interesting though not surprising, unfortunately. Maybe we’re about to see a couple years of both teams going through?
by calbeers05753 on Nov 14, 2009 11:18 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Rec’d for research!
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by Avinash on Nov 14, 2009 11:21 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
More research
Before 1991, the most recent year in which both the Bears and the Cardinal finished with winning records: 1978.
That’s right: both Cal and Stanford have finished with winning football records just once in the past 30 years.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Nov 14, 2009 11:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ai jai jai
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Nov 14, 2009 11:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
benny lava!
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 11:39 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
is that what your loony bun makes fine?
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Nov 14, 2009 12:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
tunak tunak!
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 12:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Am not to worried about Furd. I’m sure U$C will drop a half of hundred on them tonight.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
by 49er16 on Nov 14, 2009 10:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Tennessee-Ole Miss game is actually exciting to watch.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
by 49er16 on Nov 14, 2009 10:41 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
hard to see
furd winning at $c again. coming off a big game and trOJans have Havili and possibly McCoy back. I’ll still be rooting for furd though, screw $c.
by Bruins095 on Nov 14, 2009 10:44 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wisconsin up 28-17 on Michigan in the 3rd. Nice TD catch by Wisc that will probably be on Top Plays tonight.
It sure is depressing to see other teams make it look so easy to methodically march downfield and score TDs.
This Is Our House. 63000±9000 Strong.
by minesweeper on Nov 14, 2009 11:05 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sigh
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
by 49er16 on Nov 14, 2009 11:13 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
UCF 23, Houston 17
That’s your early morning game to watch!
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by Avinash on Nov 14, 2009 11:20 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
i’m enjoying tenn-ole miss
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 11:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm avoiding the game day thread
I’ve been in 2 this year: OSU and USC. Both featured major depression. And losses. Safe to say, no game thread for me
Praying that Tim Alderson doesn't come back to bite us
by MadBum on Nov 14, 2009 11:22 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Even Minnesota, UCLA and ASU got seriously angsty.
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
by norcalnick on Nov 14, 2009 11:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn't in those game day threads though
we’re 6-1 when I avoid the GDT. Wins a win! FIRE GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
Never said that before
Praying that Tim Alderson doesn't come back to bite us
by MadBum on Nov 14, 2009 11:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
STAY AWAY. STAY FAR AWAY!
STAY THIRSTY, MY FRIENDS
by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 11:32 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
HEY GUISE, WHAT'S UP
Praying that Tim Alderson doesn't come back to bite us
by MadBum on Nov 14, 2009 11:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The game’s over, MadBum. We won. Nothing to see here. Move along.
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 11:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Blowouts
Georgia Tech is crushing Duke, Baylor never stood a chance against Texas, and Virginia Tech is already pounding Maryland.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 14, 2009 11:24 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Upset Alert
New Mexico (0-9, 0-5) has taken a 7-0 lead over Brigham Young (7-2, 4-1) early in the first quarter.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 14, 2009 11:25 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
It’s only an upset alert if it’s the third quarter.
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by Avinash on Nov 14, 2009 11:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Dang
New Mexico is 0-9, though!
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by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 14, 2009 11:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Time to hop on the cruiser and bike to Berkeley
Gonna do tailgating big for the last home game of the season.
See y’all on the other side.
Go Bears!
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 11:28 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Watch out for Condors!
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 11:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I got my camera this time. I’ll show you!
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 11:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You think the weather will hold long enough tonight for me to bring the motorcycle to the game? I’d much rather not ride in wet weather.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Nov 14, 2009 11:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Having already gone to the game and seen you there, I’m gonna say yes. I think the weather will hold.
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 8:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And the other side is a win
But I only saw 4 condors :(
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 14, 2009 8:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Obvinash, Holmoephobe… what were your bets this weekend?
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 11:40 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
None. No time to research this season. Might get back in it during bowl season.
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by Avinash on Nov 14, 2009 11:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
IT’S SO FUCKING ON IN BOWL PICK ’EM. I WILL AVENGE LAST YEAR… IN THE NAME OF OHIO STATE!!!!
STAY THIRSTY, MY FRIENDS
by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 11:50 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Obvinash?! lol
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Nov 14, 2009 12:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No college, just NFL. Learned my lesson.
dboneisloose
by HolmoePhobe on Nov 14, 2009 12:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I am sick
I have a ticket to the game in QQ. Anyone on the peninsula interested? I live in San Mateo but can’t leave the house.
Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!
by GoldBlooded on Nov 14, 2009 11:40 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Holy Fuck! Is anyone going to the game?! This is depressing!
STAY THIRSTY, MY FRIENDS
by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 11:42 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I feel like I’m going to be very lonely in QQ…
by turkey on Nov 14, 2009 11:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m going, but the wife is sick, so I’ll probably have an extra ticket to move as well.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Nov 14, 2009 11:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Come sit with me and norcal!
All aboard the Jahvid Best rickshaw!
by rollonubears on Nov 14, 2009 12:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Where at? How shall I find you?
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Nov 14, 2009 12:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Section L. Have you ever met norcal?
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by rollonubears on Nov 14, 2009 12:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I have. I guess if you guys are together, I should be able to find you.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Nov 14, 2009 12:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. It is in the 20s. There will be room, as I have an extra season ticket but I actually like my friends so I don’t invite them to games I think will be bad (as I will get very frustrated and it won’t be fun).
All aboard the Jahvid Best rickshaw!
by rollonubears on Nov 14, 2009 12:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I meant the row is in the 20s.
All aboard the Jahvid Best rickshaw!
by rollonubears on Nov 14, 2009 12:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Gotcha. I’ll try and make it by for a quarter or so. Got lots o’ peeps all over the stadium.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Nov 14, 2009 12:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Can I come hang out too rollonubears?
dboneisloose
by HolmoePhobe on Nov 14, 2009 12:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I wilt be thar.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Nov 14, 2009 12:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry for your sickness too. I will pray for you, my son.
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 11:42 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
direct your prayers to oski. he is the only god i worship
Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!
by GoldBlooded on Nov 14, 2009 11:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What about Oski’s wife?
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by Avinash on Nov 14, 2009 11:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
she is a filthy harlot
Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!
by GoldBlooded on Nov 14, 2009 11:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
that slattern bitch?! i hear she consorts with Wildcats
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 11:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i heard she hung out with sparky, she likes the ‘pitchfork’
by turkey on Nov 14, 2009 11:52 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Serious question
Last time I had far too few layers and nearly froze the second half. This time I will not do it again. Would it be overkill to bring handwarmers? Would it make me less of a man?
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by rollonubears on Nov 14, 2009 11:59 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Considering you’re not a man yet (only by age, my friend — you are such a man in my book), I wouldn’t worry about it.
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 12:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t forget the sheepskin!
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by Avinash on Nov 14, 2009 12:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
don’t forget the lambskin for after the game!
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 12:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I brought gloves to USC and it was definitely a good call. I forgot them last week, which was a bad call. I also had only a zip up hoodie on last week, which was a TERRIBLE call.
All aboard the Jahvid Best rickshaw!
by rollonubears on Nov 14, 2009 12:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You first consideration is always dressing so that at no point do you have to leave the game early. Your second consideration should be not looking like at idiot. Beyond that, just find out what Twist is wearing, and wear the opposite.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Nov 14, 2009 12:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t leave the game early anyway, even if I am freezing.
All aboard the Jahvid Best rickshaw!
by rollonubears on Nov 14, 2009 12:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You first consideration is always dressing so that at no point do you have to leave the game early sacrifice frost-bitten fingers to Tom Holmoe.
Honk if you think Rags is great!
by AndBears on Nov 14, 2009 12:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Tennessee should be playing Ole Miss better than they have.
by sec119 on Nov 14, 2009 12:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
they’re missing a freshman all-american in janzen jackson… but yeah.
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 12:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like UCF will pull this one out over Houston…
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 12:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
UCF
It’s their first win ever against a ranked team.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 14, 2009 12:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Purdue-MSU a barnburner
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 12:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
More evidence of our suckitude
Minnesota barely hangs on at home 16-13 against the South Dakota St. Jackrabbits.
This Is Our House. 63000±9000 Strong.
by minesweeper on Nov 14, 2009 12:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
At first I thought you were kidding. Nope, they actually are the Jackrabbits.
All aboard the Jahvid Best rickshaw!
by rollonubears on Nov 14, 2009 12:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I had a dream where I was standing at the bottom of an extremely empty QQ looking for CGB members. I’m not sure what that means, but Go Bears!
by Kai on Nov 14, 2009 12:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I wish I could’ve gone… But I’ll be there (Palo Alto that is) for the Big Game!
In other words, Go Bears!
by royrules22 on Nov 14, 2009 12:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
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