Cal Men's Basketball v. University of New Mexico Open Thread
by TwistNHook on Dec 2, 2009 5:15 PM PST
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Tonight, we have the game against the Lobos. Could be a tough one. Here is the broadcast info:
California Golden Bears (4-2) at New Mexico Lobos (6-0)
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 6:00 p.m. (PT), The Pit, Albuquerque, N.M.
Radio: KFRC 1550 AM TV: CBS College
Line: New Mexico favored by 5.5 (HT 33SwisherSweet)
Injury report: Theo Robertson (out), Harper Kamp (possibly redshirting and out for season), Patrick Christopher (supposedly playing with the flu, not confirmed), Omondi Amoke (playing with the flu), Jorge Gutierrez (playing with the flu), Markhuri Sanders-Frison (playing, but has lost 10 pounds)
Pomeroy ratings: Cal 25th, New Mexico 16th. Yes, SIXTEENTH. Ugh.
Use this thread to discuss all the action between Cal and UNM. If you want stream updates, I'll try and find something for you guys before tipoff--the link will be in the comments. GO BEARS!
After the jump, New Mexico fritters about this big matchup, while Monty constantly is forced to tinker with new lineups.
Due to the injuries and general sickness and malaise surrounding our team, Coach Montgomery has been forced to mix and match according to Jeff Goodman of the Daily Cal. Those of us who watched the Princeton game saw some interesting lineups, and we might see more of that tonight.
Because of injuries and illnesses to several of his players, Montgomery has made several adjustments in an attempt to alleviate the Cal men's basketball team's current lack of depth.
He's altered the Bears' starting five several times, more by necessity than by choice.
He's also called upon players like D.J. Seeley and Nikola Knezevic to replace forward Theo Robertson and guard Jorge Gutierrez in the regular rotation.
Reserves and starters alike -- Max Zhang, Jamal Boykin, even Jerome Randle -- are taking on new roles.
"Max played more minutes (on Sunday) than he normally would," Montgomery said. "Jamal played over to the five ... That would not be the norm."
Montgomery is even considering moving Randle off the ball and allowing freshman Brandon Smith to bring the ball up the floor and run the offense.
"Brandon is a good facilitator," Montgomery said. "He's a natural point guard. It would give us a different look."
Once Robertson returns from his foot injury -- the senior has been running on a treadmill with 90-percent weight and will continue rehabbing during the Bears' short trip to Albuquerque, N.M., for tonight's non-conference game against New Mexico (6-0) -- Montgomery might try him in a lineup with Smith, Randle, swingman Patrick Christopher and one post player. It would keep three perimeter shooters on the court and, potentially, take some pressure off of Randle.
Many Cal fans are nervous about venturing into the Pit to take on this 6-0 team. But surprisingly, Lobos fans are nervous, too, about this game:
The Lobos haven't exactly been challenged in The Pit, but have staged two gutsy wins on the road - at NMSU and at Hawaii. The Lobos have posted their unblemished 6-0 record with a smooth combination of focused offense and rock-hard defense.
The defense surely will come in handy against Randle, Christopher and Jamal Boykin, a hot-shooting 6-foot-8 senior forward. So far, the young Lobos = one senior on the roster, period - have been all ears (and moving feet) when it comes to Alford's message about how much he likes to see his Lobos play defense.
"Our defense has been killer," said [star guard Jamal] Fenton. "Coach Alford is such a competitor and the athlete in him comes out and we feed off that. When I came here, I knew the Lobos would have scorers, so I felt I needed to bring something else and I decided it would be defense. I have no problem playing defense."
Fenton, fast becoming a Pit crowd pleaser, helps provide exactly what the Lobos need in their upset bid against Cal: a spark to spark The Pit. "I hope I can do that," Fenton said of rallying The Pit. "When they are behind us and loud, it makes a big difference."
Alford obviously has seen a few areas in which his young Lobos need to improve. Mostly, they need game time and on-the-court challenges. UNM has one senior, Roman Martinez, and one junior, Dairese Gary, who saw action as a Lobo in 2008-09.
But these pups haven' been puppy-like so far. They won by 10 points at NMSU. They won by 12 at Hawaii. Their closest call in The Pit was 16 points over Cal Riverside.
Alford said his Lobos were a little unfocused in the first half at Hawaii, but shouldn't have that problem against a ranked team out of the prestigious Pac-10. Martinez agrees.
"This is a huge challenge," said the El Paso product. "We're not going to just show up and beat a Top 25 team. They are athletic and big and we'll have to show up with our A-game.
"Cal's a great team and they can score in bunches. It's important for us to take their best shot when it comes, and keep on fighting."
The Lobos haven't played a ranked team in The Pit since No. 15 Air Force on Jan. 9, 2007. That was an 8-point loss. UNM's last win over a ranked team was Feb. 21, 2005 over No. 13 Utah, 65-54.
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Leon, if you were being guarded by Max, what moves would you use to school him?
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His lateral quickness isn’t great. Honestly my post moves aren’t great, I just have a rolling hook over my left shoulder and a drop step. So I was thinking step out, face him up and drive. Also his base isn’t that wide so you could back him down pretty low
by LeonPowe on Dec 2, 2009 6:07 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Why wouldn’t New Mexico be nervous facing us???
All this said, everyone with the flu + 1 mile above sea level =/= confidence
Physical.
Yes
I get it on channel 613.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 2, 2009 6:07 PM PST up reply actions
Great, we're going to miss the first five minutes
To watch these two crappy teams duke it out.
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Pitt is 35th in Pomeroy, Duquesne is 114th
Translation: You suck Panthers.
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I need r rated superstar like updates since I’ll be in a meeting that doesn’t concern me but no laptop
by LeonPowe on Dec 2, 2009 6:09 PM PST via mobile reply actions
You could argue that I’m in the homeland.
Honestly, the answer is yes. But no?
by LeonPowe on Dec 2, 2009 6:16 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
December 23, 2009 unless we go to Las Vegas Bowl, then I’ll my flight up.
by LeonPowe on Dec 2, 2009 6:21 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I’m not actively looking to return right now. My industry in the us is having the worst two years since the 70s and the company I’d like to work for laid off 1000 people globally and 800 in the US.
That being said, if I I find the right job, tomorrow. And if I don’t I could stay here a while. Or maybe hong kong again. Singapore or Bangkok.
by LeonPowe on Dec 2, 2009 6:29 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Macau’s reputation as the Vegas of Asia is largely overblown. It’s not fun to gamble there. No one is having fun. All the other gamblers would just as soon stab you as gamble.
by LeonPowe on Dec 2, 2009 6:38 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
you’ve gotta be fucking kidding me… at least split up your coverage for those in CA and NM
Physical.
Roxy threw up in my dorm room once.
by LeonPowe on Dec 2, 2009 6:18 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
So with all our injuries/illnesses, I’m putting the over/under on combined minutes for Jerome and P Chris at 78.5
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NM with an offensive rebound off an airball and putback, 22-21
Randle comes back and forces NM into a blocking foul, Randle to the line.
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1 and 1, Randle misses
Cal with bad transition 3, leaves Martinez for a wide open 3, 24-22 NM
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Can I just say how idiotic it is for teams to wait 20 seconds, THEN foul?
At that point you’re clearly better off just playing out the rest of the possession…
I hate bad clock management.
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
If it’s the last 45 pages of Huck Finn I’d say cat AIDS > 45 pages of Huck Finn.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
Peace Essay
That’s what I’m working on. It needs to be at least 500 words, but I’m only at around 320 words.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 2, 2009 6:39 PM PST up reply actions
God I don’t miss high school.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
No.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
Yes
I think so.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 2, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions
This is ridiculous
Just since they shifted the channel they’ve called at least five fouls on Cal. That’s in less than two minutes of action.
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
Where is teh foul there on Amoke?
Let them play. It’s not a foul if his pinky grazes the other players jersey
Physical.
WTF Channel is CBSCollege for Comcasties?
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fuck I dont even get it. oh well. Reno 911 for me!
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luckiliy pchris and randle have zero fouls between them. they may be the only two players left on the court
Physical.
God the chatroom on the right of the stream is the stupidest shit ever
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I click use the popout button. Separates the stream into its own window.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
JustinTV stream chatrooms are like Youtube comment threads in real time.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
You must be reading different justin.tv chat threads than I am
Most of the previous ones have been soccer games, I admit…
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
The chat room or my ever escalating sense of self-loathing?
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People were complaining that we werent getting the foul calls earlier, but since Ive started watching weve been at the line several times.
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FIRE GREGORY!
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by TwistNHook on Dec 2, 2009 6:53 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Jeebus, I didn't realize just how wide MSF was
He looked like you could fit two of the other guys on the floor into him
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
Voice from the crowd: "Let 'em play!"
I completely agree, as long as you mean let both sides play…
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
Lobo! Lobo!
Bring back Sheriff Lobo!
They never should’ve canceled that show.
Cal Football: It could happen!
I never get tired of your constant positive comments
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by norcalnick on Dec 2, 2009 6:57 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Well what do you expect
Here Mr. Lobo have a clear path to the basket! Would you like some milk and cookies too?
You do realize that Cal is only down by 1 at the half against the 15th ranked team in the nation, right?
i'm here to clean your pool but i don't have a pool *bowchica bowow*
FIRE SANTA!
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by TwistNHook on Dec 2, 2009 6:58 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Football team hasn't played in a while
I miss wanting Gregory to be fired, unfortunately for me Gregory’s defense has been playing much better of late so there’s really not much to complain about.
why would it ever be unfortunate that cal is playing good D?
i'm here to clean your pool but i don't have a pool *bowchica bowow*
Because then he wouldn’t be able to complain? Duh. You guys aren’t very good at this.
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you're going to get banned, by me
not for being negative, for spamming. Every fucking comment you make is negative, no matter what happens. Repeating the same thing over and over is spam.
Knock it off or get the fuck out.
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by CBKWit on Dec 2, 2009 6:58 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Repeating the same thing over and over is spam.
FIRE GREGOR……oh shit!
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yeah, but you're making a point
like that time I just followed every comment of yours with “Nailed it”
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I’m actually happy he showed up. Whenever Rocky comes and complains, Cal’s performance inevitably improves. It’s the universe’s way of saying “Rocky, you’re a whiny loser”
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Cbkwit rises from the grave!
Ampersand! Ampersand!
by LeonPowe on Dec 2, 2009 7:03 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
ALLLLAMAARRR
hi guys…did I get that right????
"It's on the ROOF, oh yeah, one hundred PROOF, oh yeah....."
"I'm a Lobo"
“For the first time, I feel like I fit in”
"It's on the ROOF, oh yeah, one hundred PROOF, oh yeah....."
by TKE Prytanis 79 on Dec 2, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions
…so sad
"It's on the ROOF, oh yeah, one hundred PROOF, oh yeah....."
by TKE Prytanis 79 on Dec 2, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions
December 2, 2008
A full year later, I’ve been a member of this site for 365 days. I feel accomplished.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 2, 2009 7:01 PM PST reply actions
Dang
I don’t even have one of those.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 2, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions
Thanks
Flowers would’ve been nice, but I didn’t want to seem so needy or whatever.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 2, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions
Twist doesn’t bring you flowers anymore.
by Yes We Cannon on Dec 2, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions
Cal was experimenting with that three point guard lineup at the end of the game. Christopher was playing at the 4 spot, which is kind of amazing—all our bigs are in foul trouble I think.
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Is that Rollon
behind the talking heads?
"It's on the ROOF, oh yeah, one hundred PROOF, oh yeah....."
Peyton Manning
The kid in the Manning jersey?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 2, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
thought so
"It's on the ROOF, oh yeah, one hundred PROOF, oh yeah....."
by TKE Prytanis 79 on Dec 2, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions
..am I the only one sad that it has to be honors
"It's on the ROOF, oh yeah, one hundred PROOF, oh yeah....."
by TKE Prytanis 79 on Dec 2, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions
Evidently TKE believes that the Grapes of Wrath should be taught to all high school students. (Oddly enough I’ve never read Grapes, just Of Mice and Men, East of Eden, In Dubious Battle, and Tortilla Flat.)
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
bingo
…god, am I that old that this is even an issue..of course everyone should read it
"It's on the ROOF, oh yeah, one hundred PROOF, oh yeah....."
by TKE Prytanis 79 on Dec 2, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions
thought so
"It's on the ROOF, oh yeah, one hundred PROOF, oh yeah....."
by TKE Prytanis 79 on Dec 2, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions
Interestingly, Portland (who stomped UCLA and another Pac-10 team, I think Oregon) is 20th in Pomeroy. St. Mary’s is 15.
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Btw Rocky
You’re done for the night. Any more comments from you will be deleted, if CBKWit hasn’t banned you.
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You’re just mad ’cause he tells it like it is!
Alternately: oh you mad ‘cause he stylin’ on you.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
they said Theo didn’t make the trip, but I just looked up at the screen and swore i saw him
Physical.
Little Tiger's Weekus Horriblus
Am I the only one who marked the tipping point at half time at the big game
"It's on the ROOF, oh yeah, one hundred PROOF, oh yeah....."
by TKE Prytanis 79 on Dec 2, 2009 7:21 PM PST up reply actions
MSF can't stay on the floor
Kind of a nightmare situation for him— got the flu, playing against an up-tempo opponent, and it’s at altitude to boot.
This is a serious problem. Cal is going to collapse halfway through this half unless they can dial the tempo way back. But then again, their scoring has mostly been transition rather than in the halfcourt set…
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
The goombah commentator is like the worst possible Teddy Atlas.
"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.
It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0
Goombah?
Not getting the reference. I mean, I get the Mario Bros. reference, just not how it relates…
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
Randle
Money.
That is all.
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
I’m worried that their depth + the altitude is going to wear us down.
Gonna need some other guys to step up. cough paging PC cough
Seriously though…does he get tired? I don’t remember it ever happening, and he plays 35 minutes a night or more.
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Well I think it has been established by now that he is not a human being, thus does not have to worry about fatigue.
All aboard the Jahvid Best rickshaw!
The smaller they are, the better they are at everything.
Just ask all the lil Asian ballers at RSF
Physical.
Er, way to bail him out there, refs
I hate it when guys jump into the defender and get fouls called.
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
Looks like he’s played 35 minutes even though he’s been on the bench most of the night.
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It's hard to overstate how exhausting this must be for those guys with the flu
I can’t blame them for matador defense tonight— they just don’t have any legs.
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
Cougars look like they can surprise people this year, a la Cal last year.
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Gutierrez
Why am I nervous every time he shoots?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 2, 2009 7:32 PM PST reply actions
Hey
We’re tied.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 2, 2009 7:35 PM PST up reply actions
This open thread is remarkably bad at giving information about how the game is going, in specific, the score and time left. WHEREFORE ART THOU R RATED SUPERSTAR?!?!
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66-63 now
Stepback fadeaway 3. Only Randle should be allowed to make those.
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
Hi
I’m keeping a low profile tonight.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 2, 2009 7:36 PM PST up reply actions
Boykin looks like a different player this year
He’s taking the ball 12-15 feet out and schooling the people guarding him.
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
Alright, HydroTech up the hizzzouse.
Somebody call for a banhammer? jk, jk,
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Lousy foul call on Zhang. After Jorge missed an open 3 from the top. Hmmm…How about next time Jorge drives and we let Randle shoot it?
Thanks for the updates on basic information, I really appreciate it
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Yes, I appreciate that, Avi. Like I said, I dont really have the time right now to follow the game in depth, but I can glance at this, so getting the info here is extraordinarily helpful.
I doubt I am the only person like this and we should definitely help work with our readers to provide the best quality experience for anybody reading the threads. Having a stream for the readers is great, but its just one part of the puzzle!
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You should keep the ESPN gamecast/boxscore on your computer
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Thats also another great part of the puzzle. Working together with all of these resources, CGB can offer the fullest package for any Cal fan, no matter how in depth they want their coverage to be. Whether its watch the game in an online stream, following it closely on an online boxscore, or catching the comments here. I look forward to seeing our readership work with us to provide this highest level of quality.
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God Bless America
That’s what I’m talking about!
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 2, 2009 7:53 PM PST up reply actions
"Force"?
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
We’re settling for the 3 too early in the shot clock on the last few possessions. With the illnesses and foul issues it seems like we really should slow the game down a little.
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Agreed
This tempo is way too high.
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
7:37
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
DEAR DIPSHIT,
THAT IS NOT A FUCKING FOUL.
SINCERELY,
PEOPLE WITH WORKING EYESIGHT.
All aboard the Jahvid Best rickshaw!
Gutierrez
He’s pretty damn frustrating.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 2, 2009 7:51 PM PST reply actions
Whew
A two-point game is much better than a seven-point game.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 2, 2009 7:52 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Good slowdown timeout
Hopefully that plus the under-4 will reenergize for the stretch.
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
doh. Their senior guard nails a 3. Late on a defensive shift. Boykin answers with a turnaround jumper. Lobos by 1.
Gonzaga and UNLV
I think they’ll win.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 2, 2009 7:56 PM PST up reply actions
Why was there no adjustment defensively
You have to get pressure on shooters not give them wide open shots. Foul on Randle was a joke too!
Sigh
It’s over.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 2, 2009 7:58 PM PST reply actions
Down 3, 2 minutes left, NO CHANCE!
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Nah
We’re down by five points with 65 seconds left.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 2, 2009 7:59 PM PST up reply actions
Also
They have the ball.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 2, 2009 7:59 PM PST up reply actions
Unbelievable
No foul there?
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
Plenty of time
Need a stop, get a quick shot, then foul and hope for some misses.
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Christopher short on a three
Fuck this altitude and flu and injury shit. Cal beats these guys in a normal game.
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
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Just checking in to let everyone know I’m crying myself to sleep.
Proud to hold season tickets to the only NBA team soon to be owned by a Russian oligarch.
Trading Ryan Anderson = kiss of death
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
FWIW, the Nets didn’t want to trade Ryan Anderson. What went down was that they were originally offered Rafer Alston, Tony Battie, and J.J. Redick for Vince Carter. The Nets wanted Courtney Lee instead of Redick, so the Magic said that if the Nets wanted Lee, they’d have to put Anderson in the deal too. So it wasn’t that they disliked Anderson per se…they just had a bigger need for a shooting guard if they were going to be giving up their starting shooting guard in the deal.
Proud to hold season tickets to the only NBA team soon to be owned by a Russian oligarch.
Idiotic foul
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
Nope
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
Please stop talking about the RPI
or for that matter, the Pomeroy Rankings, this early in the season. It has no meaning. Teams have not played enough games.
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
I guess, but they are rapidly running out of time to impress anyone for an at-large bid
Beating Pac-10 teams isn’t going to do it this year.
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
I don't think sub-.500 against serious opposition is going to get it done
and I don’t know how many Pac-10 teams will count as “serious opposition”…
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
Although it would help if the NCAA essentially throws out all the no-Robertson games
A lot.
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
Well, that was a somewhat different situation
He was obviously not really back from the injury at the time of Selection.
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
No, he was godawful in the NIT
I think he shot like 9 for 32 in the tournament…
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
This is past concordtom’s bed time, but he thinks the season is already over.
All aboard the Jahvid Best rickshaw!
For him, the season is over before it starts
or at the very least as soon as the team loses its first game…
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
Hi Guys
I was on a plane coming back from Boston and missed the game. Because I was gone for so long, I was unable to record the game on my DVR, and so am trying to recreate the game this morning thru the box score, postgame quotes, and all your comments. Nice to know I was missed.
You know me. I’m going to rail on Montgomery’s inability to bring in players in the positions that we need. I’ve been saying all year (and last year) that he needed to recruit some size for the interior. It somewhat galls me that we are as small and thin on the inside as we are. MSF and Kamp are too short. Max is too skinny – so what was he thinking not making a big dude his #1 goal. Brandon Smith doesn’t do it. MSF doesn’t do it. Bak doesn’t do it. Those are crappy recruits. So, yes, RollOn and PT, the season was over before it started and results like last night were totally predictable.
The truth is that Monty surely knew he needed a good big. He couldn’t get the ones he coveted, so took a chance on MSF and Bak.
And, you know what? I’m actually going to back up right now and give him a hall pass on this one, b/c I just remembered that mid season last year he was thinking he still had Jordan Wilkes for this year.
Everyone dissed Wilkes for not being more assertive inside last year, but how much do we wish we had Wilkes right now and Brandon Smith was a walk-on this first year (as initially agreed)?? How valuable would it be to have a competent 7 footer? Big time! We miss you, Jordan.
And you know what? I’m going to give Monty a 2nd hall pass here, b/c recall that Taylor Harrison was still in the mix this time last year. Who’d have thought his injury would sideline him FOREVER? Not me. That’s another 6’10 banger we could REALLY use right about now. Man oh man! I’m beginning to feel sick thinking about it.
So, gosh – I guess I’ve just talked myself full circle.
Yes, it’s true. I looked at the roster a long time ago and saw that we had a hole, and that showed up last night, and it’s going to show up again many times before this season is thru. But, I guess I should tone down my complaints of Monty during this season b/c he lost two people, not his fault.
I’m sure you all will appreciate me cutting Monty some slack. But, I can’t do that for next year when this (small interior) situation repeats itself. He had 5 scholarships open and got only 1 6’8" face up 4. Solomon is apparently NOT a back to the basket post. So, I will get to complain next year about our lack of size. And you will have to back me up, no?
But, okay, I will shut up this year based on Wilkes and Harrison MIA.
and for the record
I think Cal will just fine during the season once we get healthy, Theo gets back and they get into Pac10 play. Max is growing up big time and all this playing time really helps.
You know, UCLA has their backs against the wall now that Drew Gordon has left the team. I wrote a friend that this will help the team in some ways: they will feel trapped in an alley and fight harder, and the young guys will develop faster. Same with Cal.
Last night’s setback will only make us stronger!
Is anyone else watching Duke-Wisconsin on ESPN? I only ask because the announcing team is Musberger-Knight. This is the single best announcing team ever for a college basketball game.
I'm not talking about
Randle shooting threes, I’m talking about allowing uncontested shots from three point land.
Arizona & Wazzu are about to lose too. Pac-10 might be lucky to get 3 bids this year.
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Bad news: Right now the three bids look like the Washingtons and Arizona State...
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
Boykin slapped up a 21-13, for what it is worth.
Zhang looked like a man.
All aboard the Jahvid Best rickshaw!
That last drive where he couldn’t stay with the (admittedly much faster) NM guard really hurt. But he’s already playing better than I expected.
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Way better. After the posterization Sunday, and the BEAST MODE tonight, we have gotten a lot more from him than expected.
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If he had managed to throw down that crazy high putback my head would have exploded
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Did Max actually look OK? His line is pretty terrible (not that it is unexpected that his line would be terrible.)
He picked up too many fouls, but it’s tough to single out him for doing that when every Cal player taller than 6’3’’ had that problem
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It was a tough matchup for Zhang. They were playing a lot of smaller, more athletic guys. He’s not skilled enough yet to make them pay for that. But he’s showing a lot more progress than I would have thought. He doesn’t look as lost out there. And he’s starting to show aggression on both ends.
Were you watching? I don’t know if this question is from a skeptics point or not.
All aboard the Jahvid Best rickshaw!
Well, he looked pretty darn good. Got excited, started calling for the ball. The main thing is that, for the first time I can remember, he didn’t look entirely like a robot. He showed some passion.
All aboard the Jahvid Best rickshaw!
Yeah, often it does take guys a while to start showing emotion on the court. He seems pretty confident in his game which I don’t think is a bad thing. Hopefully he can stay out of foul trouble and become a consistent part of the defense at least.
ESPN
Turn it over there for a great game between Duke and Wisconsin.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 2, 2009 8:16 PM PST reply actions
The Bears upcoming schedule
Iowa State who is 6-2 but lost to Northwestern and Northern Iowa should be a win for the Bears.
Pacific 5-1 another win for the Bears.
Kansas thats a loss for the Bears.
Utah Valley a win for the Bears
So heading into Pac-10 play the Bears should be 7-4
Oregon and Oregon State the Bears should be able to sweep both, USC and UCLA sweep, Washington and Washington State split both, Arizona and Arizona State Split, and Stanford a sweep.
That means Bears could possibly win 14-4 the rest of the year that means a record of 21-8, which puts them in a good place for the Pac-10 tournament and a NCAA berth.
Also, when Theo Robertson returns it helps the Bears tremendously defensively and he also adds another scorer especially from beyond the arc.
I wouldn’t count Pacific as a lock. They’re a good, well coached team and their home crowd will be pumped to have the Bears in town (like New Mexico)
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I'm extremely concerned about both of those games
I’d be surprised if Cal won both of them. Iowa State has a lottery-pick big man, Craig Brackins. And Pacific is, as you said, hosting in a tough environment.
I think writing in a win at Pauley is kind of silly, too… UCLA’s not THAT down… plus they have all kinds of injury problems right now just like Cal does…
Linda's in the cold ground, won't see her anymore
Somewhere out on the highway tonight, the drunken engines roar
It's just one of those things, one of those things
-- Al Stewart, "Accident on 3rd St."
In memory of Nick Adenhart and all victims of drunk driving
Be it a win or a loss, my buddies Ben and Jerry are always there.
All aboard the Jahvid Best rickshaw!
by rollonubears on Dec 2, 2009 8:41 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I'm back
See my post above…
That you missed me means so much. I feel like Sally Field when she won the Oscar.
“You care. You really care!”
Okay, pile on the insults now….
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