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Bowl Game Blowout! First Quarter Open Thread for the Poinsettia Bowl

 

The San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl

Poinsettia Bowl

 

California Golden Bears (8-4) vs. Utah Utes (9-3)
12/23/09 at 8:00 PM
San Diego, California

Initial Thoughts: Should I watch this or go to Nets/Timberwolves?  I mean, I know it's a bowl game...but the Nets might not win for the rest of the season.
Most Awesome Player: Jahvid Best isn't playing, so...Syd'Quan Thompson?  Mike Mohamed?  Mike Tepper?!?
Most Awesome Sponsor: Picnic People San Diego!

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The Line: California by 3.5.
Accuscore says: California 27.7, Utah 26.6
ESPN says: Utah 23, California 17
Who you should be rooting for: If you need to ask, you're in the wrong place.

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How great are our Bears going to be tonight?
Great!
16 votes
Greater than great!
7 votes
The greatest of all time!
7 votes
I can't believe you're thinking about watching the Nets instead!
28 votes

58 votes | Poll has closed

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

I find it funny that a guy living in Jersey is always writing all these posts about blowouts =P

Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!

by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 4:06 PM PST reply actions  

gad, almost forgot about this!

most excellent, my final blue and gold grid iron fix for the year. don’t embarrass me bears!

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Dec 23, 2009 4:10 PM PST reply actions  

May northern Idaho bring you much joy until next year…. =X

Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!

by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 4:11 PM PST up reply actions  

I have a bad feeling about tonight…but going to a Nets game instead of watching your alma mater’s bowl game is a lame move. You’re better than that YF.

by HolmoePhobe on Dec 23, 2009 4:17 PM PST reply actions  

Why does ESPN come up with the lamest intro pop music it can find?!?!

Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!

by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 4:32 PM PST reply actions  

I just got a phone call from the parking lot of the bowl game

Several people wanted to inform me that I a)was a “bitch” for not being at the game and b)“should shotgun a beer right now”

by HolmoePhobe on Dec 23, 2009 4:44 PM PST reply actions  

so...

Did you shotgun a beer or not, bitch!?

by atomsareenough on Dec 23, 2009 4:52 PM PST up reply actions  

As much as I would like to shotgun a beer at my desk at work…

by HolmoePhobe on Dec 23, 2009 5:00 PM PST up reply actions  

I know this was the correct attitude for entering the game. Go inverse jinx!

by GBB4188 on Dec 23, 2009 5:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Who is this sideline reporter? Where is hot girl?

Gary Darling, go DIAFF.

by The Enchanter on Dec 23, 2009 4:50 PM PST reply actions  

I hate not being there...

… instead I’ll be watching this from my parents’ home.

I’m really really nervous and dreading the game.

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Dec 23, 2009 4:53 PM PST reply actions  

Are you on your lucky couch?

Gary Darling, go DIAFF.

by The Enchanter on Dec 23, 2009 4:57 PM PST up reply actions  

Poinsettia Bowl crowd

Its dead in here. Not enough Cal spirit IMO. We are wearing blue on blue though.

Vereening off into the future....

by Calbear98 on Dec 23, 2009 4:54 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

At least they sound better than the Utah crowd. Still, no one is here.

Whose domicile? OUR DOMICILE!

by Berkelium97 on Dec 23, 2009 4:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Neither team nor their fans want to be in this place right now

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Dec 23, 2009 4:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Rumor has it Shane is harboring and ankle injury and DeBo might be seeing more carries than expected

Whose domicile? OUR DOMICILE!

by Berkelium97 on Dec 23, 2009 4:57 PM PST reply actions  

*an

not “and”

Whose domicile? OUR DOMICILE!

by Berkelium97 on Dec 23, 2009 4:58 PM PST up reply actions  

Go Bears! Send the Utes packing!

ESPN HD is live.

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by louismg on Dec 23, 2009 4:58 PM PST reply actions  

Cal wins the toss, defers.

Whose domicile? OUR DOMICILE!

by Berkelium97 on Dec 23, 2009 4:58 PM PST reply actions  

This changes everything!

Momentum is ours, baby!

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by louismg on Dec 23, 2009 5:00 PM PST up reply actions  

good grief

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Dec 23, 2009 5:04 PM PST reply actions  

wow talk about a lapse in defense. UGHHHH

i'm here to clean your pool but i don't have a pool *bowchica bowow*

by ch0ster on Dec 23, 2009 5:04 PM PST reply actions  

that was unfortunate

by turkey on Dec 23, 2009 5:04 PM PST reply actions  

That was a decidely non positive play

by BlackandOldGold on Dec 23, 2009 5:04 PM PST reply actions  

there goes the secondary again

California Football. At home in Strawberry Canyon since 1923.

by CaliforniaEternal on Dec 23, 2009 5:04 PM PST reply actions  

Cattouse gave him 20+ free yards.

What was he doing?

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by louismg on Dec 23, 2009 5:04 PM PST reply actions  

Is the poinsettia bowl so lazy as to not change the team names in the endzone?

i'm here to clean your pool but i don't have a pool *bowchica bowow*

by ch0ster on Dec 23, 2009 5:07 PM PST reply actions  

They were going to...

But the San Diego Credit Union didn’t get stimulus money.

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by louismg on Dec 23, 2009 5:08 PM PST up reply actions  

hahaha

i'm here to clean your pool but i don't have a pool *bowchica bowow*

by ch0ster on Dec 23, 2009 5:09 PM PST up reply actions  

I was there on Sunday. Yep, the same.

by BlackandOldGold on Dec 23, 2009 5:08 PM PST up reply actions  

First play is a fly sweep to Isi. Just you watch!

by BlackandOldGold on Dec 23, 2009 5:08 PM PST reply actions  

How many yards does Shane need to get 1,000 and keep the 1,000 yard runner streak going?

by BlackandOldGold on Dec 23, 2009 5:10 PM PST reply actions  

Weird, it’s not working…thanks though. Gamecast it is.

by HolmoePhobe on Dec 23, 2009 5:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Working fine for me

Using FireFox

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by bluemax on Dec 23, 2009 5:16 PM PST up reply actions  

Ack

FireFox 3.5.6 on Windows Vista.

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by bluemax on Dec 23, 2009 5:16 PM PST up reply actions  

Hmm…might be something to do with my work computer.

by HolmoePhobe on Dec 23, 2009 5:17 PM PST up reply actions  

How about showing the Best injury again? And again…

by BlackandOldGold on Dec 23, 2009 5:10 PM PST reply actions  

It's like JFK.

Back.. and to the left. Back… and to the left.

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by louismg on Dec 23, 2009 5:10 PM PST up reply actions  

Pretty blah first possession for Cal.

i'm here to clean your pool but i don't have a pool *bowchica bowow*

by ch0ster on Dec 23, 2009 5:11 PM PST reply actions  

Nice run-blocking on the big gainer. Got a weird blitz.

I expect them to release Riley a little more next possession

Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!

by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 5:12 PM PST up reply actions  

And here I thought they were just going to release Riley

Like in the NFL. CUT!

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by louismg on Dec 23, 2009 5:12 PM PST up reply actions  

I switched my pick to Utah at the last moment

But I hope the Dirty Golden Bears prove me wrong!

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by bluemax on Dec 23, 2009 5:12 PM PST reply actions  

umm.. Thank you?

Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!

by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 5:13 PM PST up reply actions  

you picked against Cal? For shame!!!

i'm here to clean your pool but i don't have a pool *bowchica bowow*

by ch0ster on Dec 23, 2009 5:13 PM PST up reply actions  

Not a Cal fan otherwise I wouldn't have

I never pick against my own teams, even when it is hopeless!

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by bluemax on Dec 23, 2009 5:16 PM PST up reply actions  

I wasn’t going to have a Happy Holidays until I watched the sponsor wish me one. Thanks San Diego County Credit Union!

by BlackandOldGold on Dec 23, 2009 5:14 PM PST reply actions  

The D-Line has come to play…versus spectate

by BlackandOldGold on Dec 23, 2009 5:15 PM PST reply actions  

haha accidental sack by Payne

i'm here to clean your pool but i don't have a pool *bowchica bowow*

by ch0ster on Dec 23, 2009 5:15 PM PST reply actions  

He fell down backwards and clipped the Utah QB, making him fall down

i'm here to clean your pool but i don't have a pool *bowchica bowow*

by ch0ster on Dec 23, 2009 5:16 PM PST up reply actions  

JO is writing notes with a red pen. Shame shame

Whose domicile? OUR DOMICILE!

by Berkelium97 on Dec 23, 2009 5:16 PM PST reply actions  

nice 3 and out

California Football. At home in Strawberry Canyon since 1923.

by CaliforniaEternal on Dec 23, 2009 5:16 PM PST reply actions  

Hey Utah!

your endzone is the other way!

Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!

by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 5:17 PM PST reply actions  

Nice work by our defense so far! They definitely haven’t come out looking apathetic like some of the pundits seemed to think would happen.

I've been Honked...

by giantfan5 on Dec 23, 2009 5:17 PM PST reply actions  

Yea, Marvy!

Gary Darling, go DIAFF.

by The Enchanter on Dec 23, 2009 5:21 PM PST reply actions  

gee whiz, a completion

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Dec 23, 2009 5:21 PM PST reply actions  

yes!

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Dec 23, 2009 5:22 PM PST reply actions  

BEARS!

MUH FUCKAZ!

Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!

by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 5:23 PM PST reply actions  

i tihnk vereen had him beat even if he didn’t slep

by turkey on Dec 23, 2009 5:23 PM PST reply actions  

Alright, 170 yards for 1000? I think so!

by BlackandOldGold on Dec 23, 2009 5:23 PM PST reply actions  

LET’S GET IT BEARS!

Taisetsu na mono protect my balls!

by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 5:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Looks like the OSU blowout loss last night motivated our boys to carry the Pac-10 respect mantle!

i'm here to clean your pool but i don't have a pool *bowchica bowow*

by ch0ster on Dec 23, 2009 5:24 PM PST reply actions  

I guess Vereen’s rumored ankle injury isn’t much of an issue

Whose domicile? OUR DOMICILE!

by Berkelium97 on Dec 23, 2009 5:24 PM PST reply actions  

O-Line is looking really good so far. I know they put in a ton of work for this game, it’s nice to see it pay off. I really hope Tep is able to go out on a high note.

I've been Honked...

by giantfan5 on Dec 23, 2009 5:24 PM PST reply actions  

Giantfan5, what’s your take on Coach Marshall?

i'm here to clean your pool but i don't have a pool *bowchica bowow*

by ch0ster on Dec 23, 2009 5:25 PM PST up reply actions  

He’s pretty awesome. Disclaimer: I’ve never played football, so I don’t know how good of a coach he is. But I love his personality. He’s a combination of fiery and hilarious, and I’d enjoy having him as my coach.

I've been Honked...

by giantfan5 on Dec 23, 2009 5:31 PM PST up reply actions  

100 yds to go!

Gary Darling, go DIAFF.

by The Enchanter on Dec 23, 2009 5:25 PM PST reply actions  

let Isi touch the rock

just do it

"He's so fast, he can turn off the lights and be in bed before it gets dark!" -- Lee Corso on Jahvid Best in NCAA 10.

by dirt on Dec 23, 2009 5:25 PM PST reply actions  

He will be returning kickoffs

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by Berkelium97 on Dec 23, 2009 5:25 PM PST up reply actions  

Wtf, fuck gamecasting this from work, I’m going home. I don’t want to miss any more of this.

by HolmoePhobe on Dec 23, 2009 5:25 PM PST reply actions  

I’d like to see Isi in space as a slot receiver.

by BlackandOldGold on Dec 23, 2009 5:25 PM PST reply actions  

wow 54 yards already for vereen

California Football. At home in Strawberry Canyon since 1923.

by CaliforniaEternal on Dec 23, 2009 5:26 PM PST reply actions  

Tavec has been taking HGH

by BlackandOldGold on Dec 23, 2009 5:27 PM PST reply actions  

Shh…just call it the “spicy Italian meatballs”.

by HolmoePhobe on Dec 23, 2009 5:27 PM PST up reply actions  

YES!!!!

California Football. At home in Strawberry Canyon since 1923.

by CaliforniaEternal on Dec 23, 2009 5:27 PM PST reply actions  

son of a gun. another td

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Dec 23, 2009 5:27 PM PST reply actions  

wOOOOOOOOO!!

GO Eddie Young

by BornOnThePlay on Dec 23, 2009 5:28 PM PST reply actions  

06 holiday bowl redemption for eddie young!!

by turkey on Dec 23, 2009 5:28 PM PST reply actions  

This game was just going too well, wasn’t it Alamar?

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by Berkelium97 on Dec 23, 2009 5:30 PM PST reply actions  

THANK YOU ALAMAR FOR RETURNING CAL FANS BACK TO EARTH. GOD I fucking hate him

i'm here to clean your pool but i don't have a pool *bowchica bowow*

by ch0ster on Dec 23, 2009 5:30 PM PST reply actions  

Ah there’s the crappy special teams game we all know and love.

by BornOnThePlay on Dec 23, 2009 5:30 PM PST reply actions  

omg alamar

California Football. At home in Strawberry Canyon since 1923.

by CaliforniaEternal on Dec 23, 2009 5:30 PM PST reply actions  

nice tackling georgio.

Gary Darling, go DIAFF.

by The Enchanter on Dec 23, 2009 5:30 PM PST reply actions  

there’s no excuse for alamar coming back next year

California Football. At home in Strawberry Canyon since 1923.

by CaliforniaEternal on Dec 23, 2009 5:31 PM PST reply actions  

Yea that was terrible

by Mister Pie on Dec 23, 2009 5:33 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

…Now our Pass D needs to wake up

i'm here to clean your pool but i don't have a pool *bowchica bowow*

by ch0ster on Dec 23, 2009 5:33 PM PST up reply actions  

Hold on there, pahtna. Only one thing at a time.

by BlackandOldGold on Dec 23, 2009 5:34 PM PST up reply actions  

looks like a good spot for Cal

by BornOnThePlay on Dec 23, 2009 5:34 PM PST reply actions  

challenge!

California Football. At home in Strawberry Canyon since 1923.

by CaliforniaEternal on Dec 23, 2009 5:35 PM PST reply actions  

All set up by an Alamar special

by BlackandOldGold on Dec 23, 2009 5:35 PM PST reply actions  

That TD is on Alamar’s excellently coached ST

i'm here to clean your pool but i don't have a pool *bowchica bowow*

by ch0ster on Dec 23, 2009 5:35 PM PST reply actions  

i don’t think any head coach that cares about winning would keep this guy around

California Football. At home in Strawberry Canyon since 1923.

by CaliforniaEternal on Dec 23, 2009 5:36 PM PST up reply actions  

both review

ftw

"He's so fast, he can turn off the lights and be in bed before it gets dark!" -- Lee Corso on Jahvid Best in NCAA 10.

by dirt on Dec 23, 2009 5:36 PM PST reply actions  

Didn’t look like he had possession, damn it

by Mister Pie on Dec 23, 2009 5:36 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Anyone know of any good ST coaches that are on the market?

"Today's weather, excessively violent with a chance of dismemberment. Tune in later for our 5-day forecast!"
~ Three Dog - Fallout 3

by Swamphunter on Dec 23, 2009 5:38 PM PST reply actions  

i’m pretty sure anyone other than Alamar would be an upgrade.

i'm here to clean your pool but i don't have a pool *bowchica bowow*

by ch0ster on Dec 23, 2009 5:39 PM PST up reply actions  

I blame Alamar for this score. Also ESPN really has the B-List announcers covering the SDCU Poinsettia Bowl.

by BornOnThePlay on Dec 23, 2009 5:39 PM PST reply actions  

Could be worse

You could have Pam Ward

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by bluemax on Dec 23, 2009 5:39 PM PST up reply actions  

Or Mark “In the Hizzie” Jones.

by BlackandOldGold on Dec 23, 2009 5:40 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah ugh

I also hate the NFL network’s Thursday night team, they routinely get even the most basic things like the score wrong.

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by bluemax on Dec 23, 2009 5:42 PM PST up reply actions  

nice return for sofele

California Football. At home in Strawberry Canyon since 1923.

by CaliforniaEternal on Dec 23, 2009 5:39 PM PST reply actions  

Way to make a play out of that Vereen

by BornOnThePlay on Dec 23, 2009 5:40 PM PST reply actions  

Hey! A nice QB draw!

"Today's weather, excessively violent with a chance of dismemberment. Tune in later for our 5-day forecast!"
~ Three Dog - Fallout 3

by Swamphunter on Dec 23, 2009 5:41 PM PST reply actions  

Riley always looks like ’oh shit, Ludwig called that?!"

by BlackandOldGold on Dec 23, 2009 5:42 PM PST up reply actions  

offense looks smooth

can I has sum no turnovers plz!

"He's so fast, he can turn off the lights and be in bed before it gets dark!" -- Lee Corso on Jahvid Best in NCAA 10.

by dirt on Dec 23, 2009 5:43 PM PST reply actions  

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