Cal 81, Princeton 60: Bears Tune Up Before New Mexico and Iowa St.
by Avinash on Nov 29, 2009 4:46 PM PST
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~Player of the game: Jamal Boykin. He was hitting everything from outside. He grabbed down big rebounds. He hit Max for his slick posterizing of Ivy League Boy. We can't expect this from Boykin all the way, but he's filled in nicely to fill in the scoring gap from Theo.
~Your standard Randle performance. A few alley oops thrown here and there, penetration into the lane, running the fast break, and the ICBM 3 pointers. Ho-hum.
~Max Zhang outscored Patrick Christopher. Something I'm pretty sure I'd never say. It's interesting that Christopher's performance has been a barometer for success, because other than some solid defense he wasn't really a factor in this one.
~Omondi Amoke has been stepping up big hitting the class, with 8 rebounds and a sick looking block. Although, like Thoroughbred points out, he has to start hitting his free throws.
This is for postgame discussion, a chance to look forward to the upcoming games, and an open thread for whatever's going on tonight. How do you think the Bears will do against stiffer competition in New Mexico (and we'll be travelling down there) and home versus Iowa State?
~Really impressed with Cal's defensive effort, lots of steals and fast break opportunities in this one. If they could replicate that against a team that they didn't thoroughly outclass, I'd be even more impressed (first chance: Iowa State this Saturday).
~Nikola still gives me headaches every time he yanks up a horrid looking shot. He's 4 for 15 this year. Easy there boy, pass the damn ball.
~Nice to see Bak Bak get some action. Still miles away from doing anything big, although that block was monstrous.
~Bears experimented with a three guard lineup with Smith, Knezevic and Randle...interesting wrinkle, I'm not sure if it's something we'll see more of in the future.
~I like Smith has the secondary ball handler--he made more smart decisions with the ball, and Cal seemed to play more unselfishly when he was the one running point. Although that might mean Knezevic might shoot more when he gets the ball. It'll be interesting to see how Monty handles this.
~Seeley, STOP SHOOTING 3s. You've made one all season. ATTACK THE BASKET. You're killing me man.
~If Cal can play this way without Theo and MSF...well, I don't know. I still feel they can win both of their games this week, but it'll be tough. Theo coming back would help us out big-time.
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haha two Cal mentions for Forsett and Boller by Rich Eisen
Physical.
by Thoroughbred on Nov 29, 2009 4:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
On ESPN's fantasy page
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by Avinash on Nov 29, 2009 4:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, Hawk had a 4th down completion on Vince's drive
Nice.
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by Avinash on Nov 29, 2009 5:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Two NFL GMs say they won't pass up on Tebow in the first round
NBC’s Peter King reported during Football Night in America that he has spoken to 17 coaches and personnel executives over the past month, and that he has asked for predictions as to the precise spot at which Florida quarterback Tim Tebow will be drafted.
The average draft position? 33rd overall.
But King added that two coaches of “winning teams” said Tebow won’t get past their selections in round one.
Our guess as to the two teams in question? Jacksonville and Minnesota.
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by Avinash on Nov 29, 2009 5:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
This is masturbation until he actually works out in front of scouts.
If Jacksonville drafted Tebow early, that would be just plain stupid. They got a lot more to worry about
Physical.
by Thoroughbred on Nov 29, 2009 5:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I don’t get this. With a strong incentive for junior to declare, no one really knows how things will shake out right now in the draft.
I also in now way believe that if you ask personnel people about a specific player, that they have any reason to give you a straight answer. If they had projected the entire draft and put him in the first round – maybe I would put a little faith in this.
by Tedfordisgod on Nov 29, 2009 7:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Some thoughts
Seeley is incredibly underwhelming as a player. He needs to find a niche, because he doesn’t really contribute anything right now.
Monty needs to have a talk with Christopher. Honestly, he is a senior. He can’t do this vanishing act if this team wants to go places.
Zhang looks like he could fill a role on this team (like I predicted). He needs to study a lot of film and be more flexible/mobile on the court.
That sequence toward the end of Smith-Seeley-Boykin was a work of art.
Bak Bak did something unacceptable toward the end of the game. He ferociously blocked a shot, and did not follow it up with a finger wag. Your name is Bak Bak. Not doing the finger wag is not an option.
Not enough can be said about Boykin’s performance. It was amazing. Same for Randle too, but he is just so damn good that we expect it.
George Michael needs to cut his hair.
I definitely prefer Smith handling the ball over Jorge. Smith doesn’t do anything special with it, but he doesn’t make me nervous like Jorge.
The suit is not a good look for Harper. Come back soon.
Amoke is turning into a really nice player. If he can develop a respectable outside shot I think we have something special on our hands.
Overall a good game for the Golden Bears, especially considering how shorthanded we were. If Boykin can give us this type of game every once in awhile, we will be very good.
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by rollonubears on Nov 29, 2009 5:05 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
seeley did have his career high in scoring. jeez
Physical.
by Thoroughbred on Nov 29, 2009 5:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Beastified.
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by rollonubears on Nov 29, 2009 5:06 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
For those who can’t tell, that is Zhang throwing down all over some guy’s face and pride.
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by rollonubears on Nov 29, 2009 5:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This has a disappointing number of rec’s.
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by rollonubears on Nov 29, 2009 9:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice thoughts!
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by Avinash on Nov 29, 2009 5:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, VY is finally starting to look like the real deal.
by HolmoePhobe on Nov 29, 2009 5:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Only saw highlights, but his passes looked very nice. They seem effortless but are very crisp.
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by rollonubears on Nov 29, 2009 5:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He looked good on the one drive I watched….but, I will never be able to accept an NFL quarterback who throws side-arm. Having not seen him pass in about two years, it really is comical.
by Tedfordisgod on Nov 29, 2009 7:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Discrimination!
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by TwistNHook on Nov 29, 2009 7:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Side armed Americans are just as American as the rest of us!
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by TwistNHook on Nov 29, 2009 8:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Dixon throws for a TD. He’s looking sharp. Baltimore is stacking the box and he’s making them pay.
Whose domicile? OUR DOMICILE!
by Berkelium97 on Nov 29, 2009 6:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I thought Chuck Hayes owned that category, right LeonPowe?
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by Avinash on Nov 29, 2009 6:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Dixon is tearing them apart
Too bad for those two penalties.
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by Avinash on Nov 29, 2009 6:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Looking at the box score…good to see that Max on had 2 fouls in 24 minutes. That will be the biggest hinderance to him becoming a regular.
by Tedfordisgod on Nov 29, 2009 7:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
that should read, “only had 2 fouls…”
by Tedfordisgod on Nov 29, 2009 7:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If Zhang’s play today is a barometer of future success we can upgrade him from:
Adequate defensively, a hindrance offensively
to
A potential force defensively, not a hindrance offensively
That would be pretty sweet. Too bad it’s ‘just’ Princeton
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
by norcalnick on Nov 29, 2009 7:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, obviously his size is more of an advantage against Princeton than it would be against other teams. But I think that Max’s ceiling is a lot higher than people assume. Perhaps a bigger, more physical Solomon Hughes, rather than Jordi 2.0.
by Tedfordisgod on Nov 29, 2009 8:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This game is a nice reminder that Dixon is really good. It is amazing how “obscure” people consider him now given that he almost won the Heisman two years ago.
by Tedfordisgod on Nov 29, 2009 8:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He would have won the Heisman and, quite likely, the national championship, had he not gotten injured.
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by Rishi on Nov 29, 2009 8:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
We deserve that hypothetical Heisman! GIVE IT TO US!
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by TwistNHook on Nov 29, 2009 8:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He is a white running back. There is obviously a conspiracy against giving it to him.
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by rollonubears on Nov 29, 2009 8:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Isn’t it way past your bedtime?
Cause it’s most definitely past mine.
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by Rishi on Nov 29, 2009 8:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No, this is obviously essay starting time.
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by rollonubears on Nov 29, 2009 8:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You’re starting it way too early. Just write your essay while you eat your cocoa puffs in the morning.
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by Rishi on Nov 29, 2009 8:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And it isn’t even due tomorrow! I am such a tool.
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by rollonubears on Nov 29, 2009 9:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I deserve this completely made up perception-based award more than anybody else!
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by TwistNHook on Nov 29, 2009 8:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Though to be fair, having your first start against the Ravens is a tough situation for anyone.
Also, boo on the announcers for making fun of the Pac 10.
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by Rishi on Nov 29, 2009 8:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I really hope that when Tebow attempts his first QB draw, he gets stuffed, and the announcers say “This is the NFL, not the SEC”
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by Rishi on Nov 29, 2009 8:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It would have been fine if they made some mention of there being better players, but their comment was about there being a zone blitz package. Believe it or not, the Pac-10 has some teams that have learned the mystic art of blitzing.
by GBB4188 on Nov 29, 2009 8:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not Bob Gregory, according to 33SS!
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by TwistNHook on Nov 29, 2009 9:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, in the Pac 10, our defenses just stand there and let the QB throw.
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by Rishi on Nov 29, 2009 9:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
From the Daily Cal, “the Bears exploited their height advantage down low…” Are we playing against the Princeton Garden Gnomes?
by BlueNGoldForever on Nov 29, 2009 10:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
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