Golden Bear Classic Open Thread: Cal vs UC Santa Barbara
by Avinash Kunnath on Dec 29, 2009 6:30 PM PST
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Last game before the battle for the Pac-10 starts. Discuss the game here.
Check out PaulThomas's thoughts on the first day of the Classic here and after the jump.
UCSB’s zone defense is odd and not a standard 2-3 look. Cal should be able to get open shots on defensive mixups, of which there were a lot. Furman’s game plan was terrible. Luckily the Bears will not be stubbing their RPI on that particular abomination. Though I suppose UCSB isn’t much better. Theo Robertson spent the first 8 minutes playing 1-on-5. The good thing is, the game was actually competitive despite that fact. Eventually he was joined by 4 other Golden Bears and the rout was on.
Sanders-Frison might have lost a bunch of weight since showing up, but he still has slow feet. Any kind of small lineup totally neutralizes him because he can’t guard anyone.
Brandon Smith didn’t really impact the boxscore, but he handled the ball cleanly and generally looked competent. He needs to get more aggressive about taking open shots.
Gutierrez made some nice plays including a jumpshot, but he was also badly beaten off the dribble twice and drew unnecessary fouls. Bodying guys up just for the sake of bodying them up is not "defense," it’s just a way to get the other team in the bonus.
If you are 6-7 or shorter, throwing weak shit up there against Zhang, or even Bak Bak, is idiocy.
Christopher is hurting himself by fading away unnecessarily on certain jumpers that he could be shooting straight-up-and-down.
I’m excited by Bak Bak’s upside, even though he didn’t score in this one. His athleticism is pretty evident. Just, you know, don’t overdo it on the three-pointers. And by "overdo it," I mean "shoot any."
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Yeah, this one might be tough.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Dec 29, 2009 7:09 PM PST up reply actions
fucking SoCal… anyone streaming?
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 7:09 PM PST up reply actions
oh… or are you being sarcastic?
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 7:09 PM PST up reply actions
Comcast SportsNet California
They are actually televising the game. I checked my DirecTV guide.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 29, 2009 7:10 PM PST up reply actions
Don’t think PDR’s streaming until Pac-10 play. Might want to use the online radio stream (http://www.kfrc.com/)
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by Avinash Kunnath on Dec 29, 2009 7:10 PM PST up reply actions
thanks
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions
danzig has posted the instructions before
Hold on, let me dig them up.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Dec 29, 2009 7:24 PM PST up reply actions
Actually, email me
And then I’ll get you in touch with danzig, he’ll teach you what to do.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Dec 29, 2009 7:27 PM PST up reply actions
Is Happy Pony on?
Gary Darling, go DIAFF.
by The Enchanter on Dec 29, 2009 7:43 PM PST up reply actions
thank you thank you
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 7:36 PM PST up reply actions
I could watch Theo shoot threes all day long. Sweet stroke (twss)
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You can’t drop a “TWSS” on your own line!
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 29, 2009 7:41 PM PST up reply actions
Damn
I hate the charge call on the pass.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 29, 2009 7:46 PM PST reply actions
Sanders-Frison
is lookin really good.
Active and all over the place. It may not show up in the box score, but if he plays like this in the Pac-10 season it could be very good.
Yeah the one area where he did look quite good in yesterday's game was passing
I think he’s a useful player in the right situations. He’s just not really an option against a small opposing lineup.
O'Hara: Detective Lassiter is literally on fire.
Spencer: What kind of fire are we talking about-- "Michael Jackson in the Pepsi commercial" fire, or "misusing the word literally" fire?
Randle
Show that range, Jerome!
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 29, 2009 7:46 PM PST reply actions
more like Tacoma
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 7:47 PM PST up reply actions
Tacoma, Washington
It’s the home of the Seattle Mariners’ Triple-A baseball affiliate.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 29, 2009 7:48 PM PST up reply actions
China
There’s a city named Tacoma over there?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 29, 2009 7:50 PM PST up reply actions
There’s a moon of Neptune named Tacoma?
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 7:53 PM PST up reply actions
Home of pollution
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 7:51 PM PST up reply actions
Man, it blows that our first 3 games (with school not in session) are Furd, UCLA, USC @ home
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Christopher
That was a tough shot.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 29, 2009 7:56 PM PST reply actions
Shawn Bradley
He went to BYU, though.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 29, 2009 8:00 PM PST up reply actions
MMMM
that pchris 3 went up just as i bit down on my in n out double double. both went down smooth
18 to Cheeseboard
I only do Animal style for fries
since i got a double double i thought i might give my heart a break and get regular fries
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U makin me jealz, dawg
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 8:08 PM PST up reply actions
Klay Thompson
Wow, he’s averaging 25 points per game? I knew he was good, but he’s better than I thought.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 29, 2009 8:12 PM PST reply actions
not exactly the strongest non-conference schedule
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 8:13 PM PST up reply actions
Stanford
I hope they lose to James Madison!
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 29, 2009 8:12 PM PST reply actions
heads
for those multitaskers among us, Miami just scored to get within 6 and recovered onside kick, 1:21 remain
Oh my god… anybody watching the ending to this Miam-Wisc game?
down 20-7 with 1:22 left… Td to make it 20-14… recovered onside kick
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and just like that it’s 4th and 14
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 8:17 PM PST up reply actions
Golden State Warriors
After beating the Suns on Saturday and the Celtics last night, we figure that we might as well beat the Lakers while we’re handling our business.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 29, 2009 8:25 PM PST up reply actions
I haven’t been paying much attention to the W’s. How’s Curry looking?
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Curry
He didn’t even make a shot in last night’s win over the Celtics. Watson had six steals in the second quarter alone and basically took his playing time.
Curry has been pretty up and down overall this season. Recently, he’s missed a few triple-doubles and has shown quick hands defensively all season. It’s a work in progress and I think he’ll develop nicely, but it may take him a little bit more time than some people are willing to give.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 29, 2009 8:30 PM PST up reply actions
::grumbles:: we should’ve beat that stupid team. stupid flu. stupid theo’s foot.
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 8:23 PM PST up reply actions
Nnamdi Asomugha
He’s also starting!
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by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 29, 2009 8:26 PM PST up reply actions
So I'm watching Rockets highlights
and looking at Aaron Brooks. . . is there any chance of Jerome Randle playing in the Association?
Not starting, or starring, but certainly he could get a look somewhere. He’s better than say Mike Wilks or the current version of Derek Fisher or Chris Quinn or Travis Diener or Dan Dickau, don’t you think?
You’d think at the very least he could be a three point specialist with his quickness and range
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If Earl Boykins can play in the Association, so can the Randlesassin.
That said, I don’t think he’ll make a team, but I do think he’ll get some tryouts just for the lulz
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 8:34 PM PST up reply actions
Given his ability to hit from unlimited range,
I’d say yes.
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Spencer: What kind of fire are we talking about-- "Michael Jackson in the Pepsi commercial" fire, or "misusing the word literally" fire?
In reality
3 inches taller than Muggsy Bogues
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 8:43 PM PST up reply actions
Biggest problem with Randle is he turns the ball over too much, even against bad teams. That kills you in the NBA.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Dec 29, 2009 9:28 PM PST up reply actions
As a matter of fact, Barry
We do have a Chicagoan coming to Cal next year!
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He's white
That doesn’t count.
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AND THE BAK BLOCK!
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 9:16 PM PST up reply actions
He certainly wrapped up the game MVP with that last rebound off the FT
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by Thoroughbred on Dec 29, 2009 9:21 PM PST up reply actions
Post game thoughts
I was at the game tonight with my dad and 5 year old son, who, BTW, got a high five from PC as the players entered the arena.
My thoughts:
- Randle and Christopher are deadly from the perimeter. Give them an open look and they will drain it.
- UCSB gave up not one, but two four-point plays? Inexcusable.
- Zhang was 1-6 from the line. Awful. Can anyone say “Hack-a-Max”?
- Did Jorge really dunk that put-back? The guy’s got some hops!
- Brandon Smith can handle the ball, not much else.
- Defensive energy elevates with Jorge in the game. There were some nice transition/fast break points scored with him in the game.
- Bak Bak showed some nice athleticism in getting his 4 points and 3 rebounds in 3 minutes of play.
- Where was Oski tonight? I know the students are on break, but c’mon guys! Golden Bear Classic with no Oski? You couldn’t find anyone to fill in?
- Even a couple dozen or so Cal Band members can rock Haas Pavilion due to the crazy-ass acoustics in there.
In conclusion, bring on the ’Furd!
My reactions:
- Randle is very deadly, and while PC can kill you, I think he was having one of his better nights tonight. Good defenders tend to shut him down some, and he can sometimes start forcing stepback jumpers when there’s plenty of time to keep looking for a better shot. As long as he keeps draining ‘em, though, I say keep taking ’em.
- I’m not sure I saw a four-point play all of last year, and now two in one game? Crazy.
- Zhang definitely had his worst game at the line that I’ve seen — not that he’s great, but not usually that bad. He’s not in the game for his offense, though.
- Jorge’s 2nd dunk on the year! I’m still shocked that he can do that, though.
- At this point, I’m not asking Brandon Smith to do anything. After waiting years for Ubaka and Randle to put it together at the point, I’m happy to see a freshman point guard come in and not turn the ball over.
- I love me some Jorge too. The defensive energy he brings will be what carries this team as far as it’s going to go this year.
- Bak had a pretty good tournament overall — I think his two best games as a Bear. A surprisingly good shot-blocker already, though he’s working mostly on athleticism out there. Once he develops some skills, he could really be something in the Pac-10.
- Oski was definitely present last night, so I’m not sure what happened tonight. I was in the band, though, and it was at least 80% alums, maybe more.
- Thanks for the shout-out! I was pretty rusty tonight, but hope to be better on Saturday!
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
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