Arizona State-Oregon Open Thread
by Avinash Kunnath on Nov 14, 2009 7:15 PM PST
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PrintTo discuss the Cal-Arizona game, scroll up to the postgame thread! If the Cal-Arizona game is still going on, scroll down to the 4th quarter thread!
Since this is officially AtQ South thanks to Twist's mangled invasion FAIL, I'm guessing the most desirable of outcomes other than USC holding status quo is to have the Ducks win the Pac-10. So quack away Cal fans!
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What a way to go into a BIG GAME.
Hot damn.
Cal with big momentum beating a ranked team this week. ‘furd whopping up on ’SC. Vareen proves we really don’t have much drop off (if any) with him in. Bowl implications abound…
First time in a while that The Big Game will actually be a pretty big game.
Wow! Is this the first time the defense has played with that kind of
Intensity in a full game this year?
Shane Vereen
saved Riley’s ass! I do think there’s a dropoff with Vereen in the fact that there were a few plays that Best probably would have gotten a few more yards, Vereen isn’t as decisive as Best is, but you can also see that he’s much stronger then him which allowed him to take all the carries as running back. The capper the 61 yarder to put the game away!
If Rocky is the CEO
everyone would be fired by now and the stock price would plummet like Sept 2008.
nah.. Jahvid gets stuffed on those plays too.
Vareen’s night tonight was like many of JB’s performances. A few nice long gains, stuffed several times, then bust one huge one.
Go Bears!!!
Some much needed momentum to go into the Big Game with, no matter how lucky we got that ’Zona made a boneheaded play late with that illegal forward pass.
by LEastCoastBears on Nov 14, 2009 7:23 PM PST reply actions
ASU's vaunted run D not really living up to its name so far
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is this on TV?
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 7:36 PM PST up reply actions
oh it’s on regular ESPN
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 7:37 PM PST up reply actions
Some huge games this Saturday… Just thought you guys should know:
Louisville beat Syracuse 10-9
Yahoo!
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BeastMode… was that as good for you as it was for me?
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 7:37 PM PST up reply actions
Dude, this victory is one of the sweeter ones in a long time. All the Tedford haters, shut it. Makes Big Game so much more awesome.
It'll be just you, me, and Peter Nincompoop.
All Gregory haters can shut it too. He shut down one of the best passing offenses (one that relied on quick screens – stuff that Cal is considered bad at) in the Pac-10 if not the country.
In other words, Go Bears!
No doubt, and they didn’t have to bring 2 or 3 blitzers every play to do it. They shut down the run and played great coverage.
It'll be just you, me, and Peter Nincompoop.
Wow
One game the passing defensive showed up and you’re ready to crown Gregory! This is how the defense should have been playing all year!
Jahvid didn’t nearly die last week. That had no effect on the game.
Just let the schedule play out…
we’re 7-3 with Stanford and Washington to play
last year: 6-4 with Stanford and Washington to play
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 7:49 PM PST up reply actions
Dude, it was a good game plan and they executed it well. I do think there have been some problems scheme wise this year, but let’s live in the present, just for a night, that cool?
It'll be just you, me, and Peter Nincompoop.
nnnnnnnnnnnnoooooooooooooooooooooo
we must must live in the past and future only!
Go Bears Go
by Rocksanddirt on Nov 14, 2009 8:20 PM PST up reply actions
soon, my friend. soon.
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 7:44 PM PST up reply actions
Touchdown
Dion Lewis is having himself a night, no?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 14, 2009 7:39 PM PST up reply actions
hold me, royrules. hold me. we can cry together
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in the arms of his wife, probably. how dare he
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NBA
I’m watching my Warriors get owned by Brandon Jennings, the guy that was ranked fourth on my big board and the guy I wanted us to take in the draft. He had 29 points against us in the third quarter.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 14, 2009 7:39 PM PST reply actions
Poor poor Warriors
Was 2006 the only good season for them? I remember all those yellow t-shirts back then.
In other words, Go Bears!
Playoffs
We’ve been there once in the last 16 years. In the NBA, more teams make the playoffs than not.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 14, 2009 7:43 PM PST up reply actions
So basically that means the Warriors suck?
I’m not huge on the NBA. Don’t really have a team…
In other words, Go Bears!
Yes
We’re a terrible franchise.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 14, 2009 7:45 PM PST up reply actions
Yep
Arguably the worst ownership in the league.
The coach doesn’t care.
Our best players all want to leave.
I’m trying to remember the name of the guy that was just about the only good player on the team the owner traded away…
In other words, Go Bears!
Proud tradition of trading away future all-stars
Webber
Sprewell
Tyrone Hill
Heck, even Gatling did pretty well away from us.
Good thing I’m a Clippers fan
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 7:44 PM PST up reply actions
The Clippers are sort of cursed...
…If you’re happier being a Clippers fan than a Warriors fan, it’s really scary.
The only owner worse than Cohan has got to be Sterling. Although I admit it’s pretty close.
i was half-kiddding. we’re the same level of
DOOOOOOMMMMMMMEEEEEEEDDDDDDDD
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 7:48 PM PST up reply actions
LOL
That was pretty damn funny. Then again, I’ve been reveling a bit since we inexplicably didn’t get scorched for 400+ passing yards and a loss.
I’m a Warriors fan and…well, hell. I guess the Clippers really do suck more.
But, more importantly… GO BEARS!
Jennings
Would be in what Golden State for the minimum of what two years decline the option and go to free agency where he would look for an outrageous contract. Jennings only cares about one thing, making money not winning!
Brandon Jennings has scored 50 points.
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 7:52 PM PST up reply actions
Wow
He has 53 points now. He just nailed a three-pointer.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 14, 2009 7:53 PM PST up reply actions
Amazing
I’m so pissed we didn’t take him when I had him rated fourth on my board.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 14, 2009 7:52 PM PST up reply actions
Did something happen to Sullivan? Why is this other ASU QB in (Osweilder?)
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Playing for the future
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 7:47 PM PST up reply actions
Brian Kelly, Harbaugh, or Gruden.. who will it be?
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 7:47 PM PST up reply actions
Please let it be Harbaugh
Kelly doesn’t strike me as someone who’d move on. Sort of like Tedford.
In other words, Go Bears!
I’m guessing he’s saying he doesn’t want to see Harbaugh @ ND (given the terror he has given $uCk fans)
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 9:44 PM PST up reply actions
This.
Well, 2007 was as much SC’s coaches’ fault for leaving Booty in. Today’s game was a pillaging of epic proportions.
Not even that… the dude pushed off for the TD at the end. It was blatant
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 9:53 PM PST up reply actions
Don’t worry… we’ll wipe the smug off his face in due time, my down-trodden friend
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 9:43 PM PST up reply actions
Does Oregon even have official school colors? They’ve used black, silver, white, green and yellow jerseys
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It's kind of cheating when they don all black unis
not that it really matters, though
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Is it just the alcohol talking, or do I think the silver wings on the shoulders of the all black uniforms are pretty damn stupid?
noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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stanfurds gonna toss my salad
…as long as they like italian dressing. yep, it’s getting that ugly here. any guess on the line next week? i say indians by 5
and at least we’re not Notre dame fans…what a bunch of suckas…haven’t done anything without personal connections/payoffs since 1988
Indians
What?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 14, 2009 8:04 PM PST up reply actions
Wow. That’s old school. weenies were indians before the PC switch to being the cardinal. No matter the mascot, they still suck. Line gives a field go for home field…Thrown out for a rivalry game, though…5 probably sounds about right.
I was reading about the lawsuit in my trademarks class. I believe the suit is still ongoing.
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I think I'll go watch some more football!
Man what a difference a win makes. Earlier today I didn’t watch anything because I was so scared and depressed about the Furd.
In other words, Go Bears!
ASU's cheerleaders are surprisngly not hot
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It is an amazing disappointment.
The “talent” pool in the ASU area is pretty amazing. Enhance, I’m sure, by the presence of drive-through liquor stores. I sh!t you not. They have ’em there.
That wasn’t a bad call – the ball was out before his hand moved forward, it popped forward from impact on someone else.
Why feel sorry for him? He fed the mad expectations of the fan base and couldn’t deliver.
That’s not a bad thing.
To the extent I feel any sympathy for Weis, it’s that by all accounts he’s a decent guy off the field, does a lot of charity work, etc., and I think he catches a lot of petty shit that has nothing to do with his job performance.
LOL
The banner around the stands has names of former Pittsburgh players. And Andy Lee is one of them.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
I switch to the Oregon-ASU game to see...
… James walk in for an Oregon TD and them advertising Norrie’s musical journey. God I hate that feature.
In other words, Go Bears!
by royrules22 on Nov 14, 2009 8:25 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Interesting. I love Norrie’s Musical Journey.
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 8:26 PM PST up reply actions
Am I the only one watching Cotto/Manny?
It’s on free tv here in China! The only thing I get to win television wise.
I’d have Oregon-ASU on TV and Manny on the laptop, but promised the kid she could watch the Lady with the Big Head if she waited until after the Cal game.
If you don’t mind me asking, what made you decide to go from Berkeley to Shanghai?
In other words, Go Bears!
Gotta love ABC/ESPN
They ignore the winning coach in Wannstedt and interview Weis.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
He also makes it easy for their cameras to frame the shot.
I know, I know. I’m a bad person.
Mmmm…Fried turkey…
Weis brings in the burgers.
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 8:30 PM PST up reply actions
All I can think of is how much the media will pump up Furd this week….
Next week will be GLORIOUS
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Not much action in the first round
manny was able to keep the fight the middle, cotto connected on a couple combos, but i score that round even.
Funny story about co-ops: One of our roommates from last year (dishonorably discharged from Navy, 28yrs old, arrested for meth possession when he was young, 3 DUIs after age 21, etc etc) is struggling with school. So what does he do? He joins a co-op this year (because no one wanted to live with him). Last I hear he’s addicted to drugs (again), and one day when walking out of the co-op someone throws a 40oz out of a window and hits him on the head.
In other words, Go Bears!
is it over?
I have a Pinoy friend who is probably nutting all over his couch
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 9:12 PM PST up reply actions
Cotto
has made a nice comeback. Connecting with Manny’s chin a couple times. Looks like Cotto has a slight cut over the right eye.
Ref stopped the fight in the 12th
really 2 rounds too late. Cotto looks like a mess. Manny looks ready to fight someone else.
Pacquiao's Next Opponent
I’ll get Mayweather on the phone right now. I think Vince McMahon knows the number.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 14, 2009 9:36 PM PST up reply actions
Pacquiao wants to fight you, The Edge.
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 9:36 PM PST up reply actions
Please
He is not worthy.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 14, 2009 9:39 PM PST up reply actions
Top 25 College Football Poll
I am just about done with my poll.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 14, 2009 9:19 PM PST reply actions
Where is Houston ranked?
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 9:22 PM PST up reply actions
Houston
I didn’t rank them. They’re about 27th.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 14, 2009 9:25 PM PST up reply actions
What about $C and Furd?
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 9:26 PM PST up reply actions
Rankings
I have Stanford 13th and USC 22nd.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 14, 2009 9:35 PM PST up reply actions
no argument here
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 9:36 PM PST up reply actions
so many teams at the bottom have three losses you’ve gotta be better than some of them
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 9:52 PM PST up reply actions
Probably so. But 3 TOs (including a pick 6) and a porous run offense being run by battered underclassmen out of position and out of clues doesn’t really suggest that a ranking is needed. If SC can beat UCLA I’ll be thrilled.
Someone on the game thread said it concisely: this is the first time we’ve seen a Carroll coached team get progressively worse all season. Who knows what they’re going to do against UCLA and Arizona?
USC
If I don’t rank them, I’d have to rank a team between Arizona, Houston, West Virginia, Nebraska or Navy.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 14, 2009 10:11 PM PST up reply actions
Yes
That includes North Carolina getting a ranking, by the way.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 14, 2009 10:23 PM PST up reply actions
Rutgers
I have them 25th as well.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 14, 2009 10:28 PM PST up reply actions
Voting
I’d vote now, but Oregon has a game on their hands against Arizona State. It’s just a 31-21 lead for the Ducks as the Sun Devils have come back.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 14, 2009 9:41 PM PST up reply actions
I too thought it was already over after 31-7
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 9:42 PM PST up reply actions
Guys, I just realized my current Carp Memorial Goatee looks exactly like Pete Alamar’s facial hair…
Is this why we won tonight?
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No
We won because I pulled on the gray Cal sweatshirt (0-0 previously this year), the Yellow Cal cap (0-0 this year) and the Top Dog t-shirt (4-0 previously this year)
top dog mojo
…excellent…we win the big game
by TKE Prytanis 79 on Nov 14, 2009 9:35 PM PST up reply actions
interesting… he was recruited as a QB there?
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 9:53 PM PST up reply actions
So DC...
… are you guys going to jump on Carroll? I don’t mean you specifically but the USC fan base?
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maybe on his rigorous practices - they get soooo many injuries to their first team every year
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 10:03 PM PST up reply actions
Probably. I don’t read the message boards and whatever, but the general mood over on Conquest Chronicles is that he’s spent too much time on the offense, and that the schemes on both sides of the ball are on the continuum between “out of date” and “vanilla.”
That said, they’ve had crazy injuries most of which have actually been from games as opposed to practice, and if anyone has earned the time to figure out what needs to change and take a crack at it, Pete Carroll is that person.
I thought he was a defensive guy? I think your loss of Holtz, Sark (who I know a lot of ’SC fans hated), half of your D, and Sanchez was more than most people believed. Just like how our loss of our LB corps was huge.
In other words, Go Bears!
Yeah, the defensive losses to the draft were huge, but that’s been compounded by the injuries and the discovery that some of the replacements aren’t maybe as ready as we might have hoped.
Carroll is known as a defensive guy but he’s always intervened in offensive design and play calling. That’s fundamentally why Norm Chow left, and after Leinart graduated a year later we started down the path of blandness on the offense.
As for Sanchez, yeah… the one game with Corp made it clear why Carroll went ape-shit over Sanchez leaving early.
eh, Barkley’s still going to be stud. His play wasn’t that horrible based on what I saw today
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by Thoroughbred on Nov 14, 2009 10:15 PM PST up reply actions
I don’t think you guys were bland by scheme. You had what, Booty and Sanchez (for a year)? Compared to Leinart they are bland.
In other words, Go Bears!
It’s not exactly a lot of variation… and while Booty and Sanchez were lower overall, it was only by comparison to the 2005 season as opposed to the 03 and 04 seasons.
Winning
I heard it cures everything.
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