Poinsettia Bowl Third Quarter Open Thread
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disappointing play from this team
the defense can’t put any consistent pressure on Wynn and the offense is sputtering after negative and no-yardage plays
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
That one commentator at halftime was an idiot. “Once again, a Pac-10 team looking like they don’t want to be there” Right. That’s why we jumped out to the early lead and dominated the first quarter. Our problem isn’t not wanting to be there.
I've been Honked...
awww… you don’t travel with the team?!
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 6:36 PM PST up reply actions
yeah.
They never got a shot of what actually happened when that guy got wide open on Cattouse. Looks like he may have just turned his hips and he couldn’t recover
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 6:37 PM PST up reply actions
I think Nnabuife got faked on a double move.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Dec 23, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions
that could be why Tedford was talking to Nna on the sidelines
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions
Just from what I glanced, the Utah receiver seemed to fake in, Nnabuife WAY overplayed, so did Cattouse, and he went back inside on the post.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Dec 23, 2009 6:47 PM PST up reply actions
yes.
our offense on a few of those drives had some total whiffs on blocks.
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by Rocksanddirt on Dec 23, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions
Gotta regroup Bears
That was an ugly 2nd quarter.
Adjustments. More through the air.
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No… that one run call on 2nd ad 5 was way to obvious. Riley hit Verran in stride both times; we just gotta get that hook up
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions
yeah, but now that a couple very catchable balls have been dropped
riley gets jumpy.
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by Rocksanddirt on Dec 23, 2009 6:39 PM PST up reply actions
Look, I know we're down two scores
But Vereen is averaging 6.6 ypc. I really think we need to focus on running the ball here. Yes, that means it’ll take longer to catch up. But watching Riley bob back and forth like a spastic chihuahua before flinging the ball in an random direction clearly isn’t working.
Are you watching the same game? Of his throws, only one was off target. I think we need to break out the 5 wide with Lagemann and Miller getting some 8-10 yard routes
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 6:39 PM PST up reply actions
that’s a pretty decent observation. we just need our WRs to catch and hold onto the ball.
'we're #1, we're #1, we're#---SHIT.'
-- 10/13/2007, a day that will live in infamy.
Yeah, i think the first drop when Verran got lit up was excusable, but I think he should’ve caught the second one. We can get it back to him because he’s obviously separating from his man
I don’t think their LBs can cover our guys underneath. Unfortunately, I don’t know if Ludwig is the type of coordinator to do what i want (prob for good reason)
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 6:41 PM PST up reply actions
Utah was stacking 8/9 in the box that entire 2nd quarter (until the last drive when they expected pass). So I’m not sure they’ll deviate from that until Riley can prove he can sustain drives with his arm.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Dec 23, 2009 6:39 PM PST up reply actions
I don’t think Riley CAN sustain drives with his arm → I think Utah is going to stack the box pretty much no matter what.
Utah was playing a base 4-3 at the beginning…those two extra guys give Vereen no gaps to hit.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Dec 23, 2009 6:46 PM PST up reply actions
I hate watching us play poorly when I'm sick.
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it started this morning....
so….poor pass defense just makes it worse.
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by Rocksanddirt on Dec 23, 2009 6:48 PM PST up reply actions
we get the ball first. i don’t think so if we come out and execute. but the team does get the air taken out of them when they get these bad 3 and outs
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions
I'm more concerned about the defense
And I’m not sure it’s really the D-line. The back 8 just aren’t getting it done, especially on pass coverage.
I expect the Bears will blitz a lot more, and if Utah picks it up and the corners get beat, this could get ugly.
As for the offense, a nice drive on the first series could right the ship quickly, especially if the defense then gives the ball right back.
Go Bears!
by California Pete on Dec 23, 2009 6:42 PM PST reply actions
Well the way to help the defense
is run Vereen and get first downs. A 10 plus drive burning some clock would help keep the defense off the field.
Btw
What was up with the PI call on Bishop?
yeah. Horrible. the guy was turning to catch the ball and bishop got his hand onthe shoulder. you’d think the ref would see he didn’t TURN him
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 6:43 PM PST up reply actions
ticky tack call.
but his hand did appear to be on the guys back.
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by Rocksanddirt on Dec 23, 2009 6:43 PM PST up reply actions
He had his arm wrapped around the Utah receiver
It was an obvious PI from behind, from the front it looked like nothing.
he didn’t turn him. it’s not a PI. the guy was moving his hips
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 6:43 PM PST up reply actions
I know
But, the ref thought it was enough contact that would allow him to get his arms up to catch the pass hence the flag.
Utes ahead 3-1 on yards?
121 yds vs 257 yds at the half. Not good. Nnabufe (sp?) is going to play Sundays some year though.
did you see what happened on the wide open TD? they only gave me a shot of the catch, not the lead up
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 6:46 PM PST up reply actions
well he was signaling ‘it was on me’ when they gave him a close up
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 6:49 PM PST up reply actions
2nd half on radio for me
Have to catch second half on radio, unfortunately. Cattouse was questionable, but let’s check the torrent, if someone posts one. Another thing I saw was linebackers were out of position again, a la the Oregon game. Frustrating. Sounds like 2nd half might be better.
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Man, shut the fuck up. You’re not here because you care one shit about Cal.
by BlackandOldGold on Dec 23, 2009 6:54 PM PST up reply actions
I've been out of the country and haven't seen too many Cal games this year...
Anger was great last year….is today’s performance atypical?
RUH ROH.
they’re breaking out the WR screens
'we're #1, we're #1, we're#---SHIT.'
-- 10/13/2007, a day that will live in infamy.
(on their Center)
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions
As soon as I saw it was a trick play, I knew it would be wildly successful.
by atomsareenough on Dec 23, 2009 6:57 PM PST up reply actions
haha we wish
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by CaliforniaEternal on Dec 23, 2009 6:59 PM PST up reply actions
i really don’t get you guys. Riley hasn’t been the problem at all in this game… do you want his hand offs to Vereen to improve or something?
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions
uh…have you noticed his timing has been off the entire game?
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by CaliforniaEternal on Dec 23, 2009 7:01 PM PST up reply actions
you mean when he Verran Tucker in stride perfectly twice?
he’s thrown it 15 times, and he’s had an open player on those plays mayeb 4 or 5 times.
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions
hmmm…holley was WIDE open
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by CaliforniaEternal on Dec 23, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions
no shit.
don’t play dumb
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions
ok you have more confidence in riley than most of us…sometimes a QB change is needed to improve the team’s effort
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by CaliforniaEternal on Dec 23, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
i can agree there. i just don’t think it’s going to happen, so i feel he needs my extra-sensory support.
sorry, i’m just a little irritated at this game. no offense meant to you
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions
hey it’s all good. we all want the best for our golden bears. i get over-emotional too during cal games. the worst was the 2006 arizona game though.
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by CaliforniaEternal on Dec 23, 2009 7:15 PM PST up reply actions
he has done that before. unfortunately.
Gary Darling, go DIAFF.
by The Enchanter on Dec 23, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions
Can Danzig create an Alamar “Greatest Hits” and send it to Tedford?
by BlackandOldGold on Dec 23, 2009 7:00 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Then again, it did look like Utah's coverage unit was already down the field.
We were probably boned either way.
Yeah, but if it goes into the end zone there’s a chance of getting it at the 20
by atomsareenough on Dec 23, 2009 7:01 PM PST up reply actions
catching 2nd half on radio
Caught the first half HD TV, but second 1/2 radio. Christmas, girlfriend… Hope someone posts a torrent.
Thank goodness this wasn’t playing in front of a packed house, like it would’ve been at Vegas or San Francisco.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Dec 23, 2009 7:06 PM PST up reply actions
That could have been a big play
Caught them in man and the LB got caught up with the TE releasing.
Yes.
I think that may have been his second worst throw of his career (after the open Vereen vs USC)
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 7:06 PM PST up reply actions
i miss aaron rodgers. or, senior-year kyle boller.
i'm here to clean your pool but i don't have a pool *bowchica bowow*
Tbred
On that third down pass – there was an LB a little to the inside of the guy who made the tackle. What was his assignment?
i actually looked away from that play for a second. sorry…trying to get a cat away from the trash can
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 7:13 PM PST up reply actions
it’s been that way all year, my friend. it’s just plain sucked.
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions
DENIED!
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by CaliforniaEternal on Dec 23, 2009 7:11 PM PST reply actions
how about...
We scored 14 against Oregon State.
by atomsareenough on Dec 23, 2009 7:15 PM PST up reply actions
but not until garbage time.
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by Rocksanddirt on Dec 23, 2009 7:13 PM PST up reply actions
Man, if Utah’s QB held onto the ball just once on the zone read, he could get some yards. They aren’t respecting his running ability at all.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Dec 23, 2009 7:13 PM PST reply actions
Yes, duh
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by Fire Starkey on Dec 23, 2009 7:15 PM PST up reply actions
WHO SUCKS??????
KEVIN RILEY SUCKS!!!!
Prove me wrong, bitach
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mediocre =/= sucks. he’s boom or bust
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 7:15 PM PST up reply actions
passes like that are strengthening your argument
if he doesn’t improve over the next few possessions, it’ll be a long offseason for him
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions
Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of shit
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Wow
Somebody post Anthony Miller’s one-handed grab against Minnesota so we can all remember he catches it.
Btw
Vereen bitched out there. You can see him slow down as the Utah player falls on the ball. Should have made the tackle.
I can’t fucking remember the last time Cal lost and I thought to myself “you know what? at least they played hard and gave it all they got.”
i'm here to clean your pool but i don't have a pool *bowchica bowow*
I think we played hard against USC, we just executed poorly.
by atomsareenough on Dec 23, 2009 7:20 PM PST up reply actions
I’d say he does. He keeps the offense on the field, they stay in rhythm and eat up clock. Defense doesn’t have to deal with 15 three and outs and get back on the field. Defense can play their style and not have to keep making adjustments. Both mental and physical fatigue as well.
And just the fact that we’re winning is a huge morale boost. I think they’d play with a lot more confidence if we’re winning and the offense got their backs rather than having 15 three and outs and having to get back on the field.
Maybe we’ll see him if nothing happens on this drive/
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 23, 2009 7:20 PM PST up reply actions
Tedford won’t do it. He did the same thing with Longshore. Just left him in to keep sucking.
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by CaliforniaEternal on Dec 23, 2009 7:21 PM PST up reply actions
FOr as bad as the defense was in the 1st half
they’ve played well in the 2nd (minus the big 5 men in the backfield play). They’ve made an appearance. The offense looks like garbage.
I have a buddy who changed his pick to "Utah" with the highest confidence level.
This came immediately after hearing who would be out for the game.
I think Tedford will say
We’re going to look at every position next year and make them earn the spot.
I was all – throw it! YES! Catch it! YES!!!
by trisweb on Dec 23, 2009 7:24 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
As fucked up as this game has been, we can still win it.
by BlackandOldGold on Dec 23, 2009 7:23 PM PST reply actions
our return blocking stinks.
the returner is always got three unblocked guys.
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by Fire Starkey on Dec 23, 2009 7:24 PM PST up reply actions
How much do you think Mike Patrick drinks each day. He has that “Jack and Coke” feel
by BlackandOldGold on Dec 23, 2009 7:24 PM PST reply actions
he is Pat Summerall light
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by Fire Starkey on Dec 23, 2009 7:25 PM PST up reply actions
haha takes a sack after a TO
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by CaliforniaEternal on Dec 23, 2009 7:24 PM PST reply actions
They sent 7, it's straight 0
Throw it up and let a WR make a play
Wooo! TD! Go bears! Also these announcers suck.
by trisweb on Dec 23, 2009 7:27 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Nice dumpoff, kinda lucky though
Also Vereen needs to hold on to the ball better…
Oh no, not at all. I’m just recognizing how big a gift it is.
by atomsareenough on Dec 23, 2009 7:29 PM PST up reply actions
4th quarter thread
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by Avinash Kunnath on Dec 23, 2009 7:31 PM PST reply actions
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