Cal @ Oregon State 2009.02.21 Open Thread
by ragnarok on Feb 21, 2009 12:00 PM PST
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Ah, Oregon State, our ancient nemesis. First your ruin our 2007 football season, now you're trying to ruin our basketball season too. What did we ever do to you??
The Bears take to the Gill Coliseum court today in Corvallis to try and avenge their only home loss of the year, a 69-65 upset in which the Bears led by 11 with just under 10 minutes to play, but only scored 3 points the rest of the way in an embarassing meltdown.
A win today would not only avenge that earlier loss (the only "bad loss" on their résumé), but it would give the Bears a sweep for the weekend and assure them of a winning conference record. In my mind, it would also pretty much wrap up an invitation to the NCAA tournament as well. A loss, however, sets the Bears back dearly, meaning the Bears will have at least one and probably two of their final four games (vs. USC, vs. UCLA, @ Arizona, @ Arizona State), none of which will be easy. It also means that, while they'll have a season sweep of Washington on their record, they'd all have been swept by Oregon State. If one were so inclined, one could call this Cal's "Bracket Buster" game.
Your game info:
California Golden Bears (20-6, 9-4) at Oregon State Beavers (12-13, 6-8)
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2 p.m., Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, Ore.
Radio: KYOU (1550 AM) TV: Fox Sports Northwest
JustinTV streams the game. As does ChannelSurfing. Which is good, because most of you, like me, won't get this game on their TV.
Calvin Haynes and Roeland Schaftenaar are the Beavers Cal is going to have to contain. - Images via farm3.static.flickr.com and cache.daylife.com
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I voted for the close gutty win
Because as a Cal sports fan I’m used to nothing ever coming easy.
On another note, UCLA just lost to WSU.
by Mister Pie on Feb 21, 2009 1:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
That Washington State-UCLA finish was crazy. I thought UCLA was going to pull it out. The Cougars are 2-50 at Pauley Pavilion now.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Feb 21, 2009 1:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh my god
for anyone who missed that UCLA-WSU game, my honest apologies to you! What a frantic finish for the past several minutes! UCLA forgot to pay off to get the home refs call those 50-50 balls during the repeated scrambles – a thing of beauty to witness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by concordtom on Feb 21, 2009 2:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And Taylor Rochestie...
In the words of Marques Johnson: YACCA!
by concordtom on Feb 21, 2009 2:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Game is on Comcast Channel 415
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by 408 on Feb 21, 2009 2:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
huh? the game’s like a minute old…
by BearsNecessity on Feb 21, 2009 2:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
THIS HAS GOTTEN OFF SLOW
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Feb 21, 2009 2:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Cal's bricking it so far
This game should be 8-2.
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
by PaulThomas on Feb 21, 2009 2:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Actually, though, I suppose it should really be 8-6 given that OSU blew two point-blank layups
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
by PaulThomas on Feb 21, 2009 2:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
BOOM SHAKALAKA
clear eyes, full hearts, CAN'T LOSE
by ikoolykedat on Feb 21, 2009 2:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think that came out quite the way you thought… hahaha.
by danzig on Feb 21, 2009 2:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Figures that the one 3 they hit is like a 30 footer from Randle
Cal really needs to stop missing open looks. They should be up 10 at this point.
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
by PaulThomas on Feb 21, 2009 2:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
How does Iraq and Germany get this but we don't????
by BearsNecessity on Feb 21, 2009 2:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
we don’t?
clear eyes, full hearts, CAN'T LOSE
by ikoolykedat on Feb 21, 2009 2:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Stream
Hey everyone watching PRD74’s stream…
Is the feed getting choppy for you? I’m watching his feed too cuz my FSN broadcast on Time Warner is getting REALLY choppy. Is anyone else getting this game through cable but having broadcast probs?
by danzig on Feb 21, 2009 2:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Nope, no problems here
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Feb 21, 2009 2:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Do you mean the stream or the TV broadcast… for me both are choppy. It could mean my connection is bad.
by danzig on Feb 21, 2009 2:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
actually
now it is
could the chatroom lag it up??? i wish you could just minimize that shit
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Feb 21, 2009 2:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s not but you can do two things:
1) right click on the stream and set the “Quality” to low
2) below the stream there’s a “popup” link… click that and then close the browser.
by danzig on Feb 21, 2009 2:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
hip-hip——too soon?
clear eyes, full hearts, CAN'T LOSE
by ikoolykedat on Feb 21, 2009 2:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
THEO!
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by ikoolykedat on Feb 21, 2009 2:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
our guys are really pounding the beavs inside
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by ikoolykedat on Feb 21, 2009 2:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This is weird
The comments are leading the action at justin.tv… “And 1” showed up like 5 seconds before the foul.
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
by PaulThomas on Feb 21, 2009 2:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
refresh your page… usually syncs the time for me
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Feb 21, 2009 2:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Seeley should be able to fill in for Christopher
in terms of shooting, but we’re going to really miss Patrick’s athleticism. i’m going to miss screaming boomshakalaka after every alleyhoop.
clear eyes, full hearts, CAN'T LOSE
by ikoolykedat on Feb 21, 2009 2:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I thought he was supposed to be pretty athletic
Christopher really filled out over his time at Cal, maybe Seeley can do the same.
It’s probably just ‘cause those full-shoulder jerseys automatically make whoever’s wearing them look like they should be playing D-III ball.
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
by PaulThomas on Feb 21, 2009 2:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
would’ve been nice to close out the half better.
clear eyes, full hearts, CAN'T LOSE
by ikoolykedat on Feb 21, 2009 2:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Gutierrez really needs to learn to, like, not travel
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
by PaulThomas on Feb 21, 2009 2:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Does Oregon State play like this every game?
So. Many. Clanks.
by BearsNecessity on Feb 21, 2009 2:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
their recent matchup vs. ASU yielded a combined score in the 30s at the half.
i think they play decent D
clear eyes, full hearts, CAN'T LOSE
by ikoolykedat on Feb 21, 2009 2:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oregon State is a really bad team that wins by making their opponents play really badly
How, exactly, I’m not sure.
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
by PaulThomas on Feb 21, 2009 2:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually… I agree with this based on what I’ve seen of them.
by danzig on Feb 21, 2009 2:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
secret service blowing suck-darts at opponents.
i had to plug something in about Robinson’s security detail. i mean, i really had to.
clear eyes, full hearts, CAN'T LOSE
by ikoolykedat on Feb 21, 2009 2:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Secret Service is officiating the game! IT’S RIGGED!
by BearsNecessity on Feb 21, 2009 3:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t remember too many clanks in the last 5 minutes at Berkeley.
In fact, I heard a lot of SWISH
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Feb 21, 2009 2:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Like that Hilton commercial playing right now with that stupid jingle?
by BearsNecessity on Feb 21, 2009 2:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I love Oreo cookies!
I rec people.
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by HydroTech on Feb 21, 2009 3:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wow, UCLA lost again!
I rec people.
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by HydroTech on Feb 21, 2009 3:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
What’s really surprising is that Wazzu scored over 70 pts… let alone on the road.
I’m not sure if Monty could learn anything from this game b/c Wazzu still gave up massive points… looks like Wazzu was just hitting everything tonight.
by danzig on Feb 21, 2009 3:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Rochestie just took over the game and refused to let WSU lose
31 points in Pauley? I’d like to know the last time someone managed that feat.
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
by PaulThomas on Feb 21, 2009 3:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m just waking up to the world… so I’m a bit behind on things.
I rec people.
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by HydroTech on Feb 21, 2009 3:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Waking up in the afternoon is so 18-23 year old-ish
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Feb 21, 2009 3:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hydro is actually a 3 year old beagle
It’s why he’s in love with Uga and why he wakes up in the afternoon.
by BearsNecessity on Feb 21, 2009 3:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
spot on.
I rec people.
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by HydroTech on Feb 21, 2009 3:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I STILL WANT THAT FUCKING JJ ARRINGTON JERSEY
AND I BLAME YOU FOR MARSHAWN’S FALSE IMPRISONMENT
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Feb 21, 2009 3:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Whenever I find it
I’ll tell you. And then taunt you with it.
by BearsNecessity on Feb 21, 2009 3:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And by find it, I mean actually receive it
by BearsNecessity on Feb 21, 2009 3:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Blame Fever. It’s all his fault.
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by HydroTech on Feb 21, 2009 3:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Where is fever?
Is he still on his interminable cruise to ocean?
by BearsNecessity on Feb 21, 2009 3:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s been REALLY REALLY busy. I’m not exaggerating when I say he’s been working approximately 16 hour work days, including weekends for like the past 2 months.
I rec people.
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by HydroTech on Feb 21, 2009 3:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
But the jersey is still his fault?
by BearsNecessity on Feb 21, 2009 3:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
and the recession. and world hunger. yup.
I rec people.
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by HydroTech on Feb 21, 2009 3:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve got 2 beagles….can hook you up. I have to warn you, they have some disgusting farts (as opposed to fantastic farts)
clear eyes, full hearts, CAN'T LOSE
by ikoolykedat on Feb 21, 2009 3:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
One day I’ll be ready to treat a dog fairly. Not up to it yet.
by BearsNecessity on Feb 21, 2009 3:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Boykin's getting facepalmed in the post
clear eyes, full hearts, CAN'T LOSE
by ikoolykedat on Feb 21, 2009 3:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
x2
clear eyes, full hearts, CAN'T LOSE
by ikoolykedat on Feb 21, 2009 3:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i feel like we’re losing momentum
I rec people.
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by HydroTech on Feb 21, 2009 3:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
maybe you could tune away from the game, like old times
clear eyes, full hearts, CAN'T LOSE
by ikoolykedat on Feb 21, 2009 3:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
very well. i’m going to go make breakfast.
I rec people.
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by HydroTech on Feb 21, 2009 3:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
oh crap, that 3 didn’t count. Never mind.
by danzig on Feb 21, 2009 3:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Gut's the human charge magnet
nyuck
clear eyes, full hearts, CAN'T LOSE
by ikoolykedat on Feb 21, 2009 3:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
osu getting the ucla treatment from the refs?
clear eyes, full hearts, CAN'T LOSE
by ikoolykedat on Feb 21, 2009 3:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
What is up with Randle today?
It’s like he’s taking the game off. Just gets the ball and passes it off to someone else. Has he even scored?
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
by PaulThomas on Feb 21, 2009 3:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Oh right he had the one long 3
Still. Totally uninvolved in the 2nd half.
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
by PaulThomas on Feb 21, 2009 3:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
he's not in the game
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Feb 21, 2009 3:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hard to blame Montgomery
Not doing anything on offense and getting posted up repeatedly on defense.
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
by PaulThomas on Feb 21, 2009 3:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
redonkulous
clear eyes, full hearts, CAN'T LOSE
by ikoolykedat on Feb 21, 2009 3:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
man
We just don’t like beaver, do we?
by BearsNecessity on Feb 21, 2009 3:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
no, beavers don't like us
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by ikoolykedat on Feb 21, 2009 3:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This is f***ing ridiculous
OSU makes crazy fallaway 20-footers, Cal misses wide-open 3 after wide-open 3.
Jesus christ, they just missed another one. Halfway down and out.
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
by PaulThomas on Feb 21, 2009 3:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Christopher
3 of 14 and still taking stupid shots.
by 33SwisherSweet on Feb 21, 2009 3:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Just got outrebounded too.
This is fucking killing me.
by 33SwisherSweet on Feb 21, 2009 3:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Oregon State loves running the shot clock under ten and then flinging one
It’s amazing how infectious their crappy play is to our own team.
by BearsNecessity on Feb 21, 2009 3:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Well, that's not what Cal's doing
Cal’s getting wide-open looks with 20 seconds left and just bricking them.
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
by PaulThomas on Feb 21, 2009 3:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe an awkward 6'11 white guy is running the point for OSU
And it’s WORKING.
by BearsNecessity on Feb 21, 2009 3:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes you've just gotta shake your head and say it wasn't meant to be
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
by PaulThomas on Feb 21, 2009 3:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
no chance now
clear eyes, full hearts, CAN'T LOSE
by ikoolykedat on Feb 21, 2009 3:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
ARGHH
We have a lot of work to do.
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Feb 21, 2009 3:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
You don't mess with the power of HOPE
by BearsNecessity on Feb 21, 2009 3:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes we can... lose to a vile team twice
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
by PaulThomas on Feb 21, 2009 3:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
randle
Why does he do this? He just goes invisible. He can get around anyone. He needs a killer instinct to realize the team revolves around him.
by bringbackbuddytrees on Feb 21, 2009 3:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I believe the fact that some point guards are a foot taller and have about fifteen-twenty pounds on him have something to do that.
by BearsNecessity on Feb 21, 2009 3:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Can we pin this one on Hydro?
The moment he showed up things went south.
by BearsNecessity on Feb 21, 2009 3:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
All right. I’ll admit it. I was actually secretly watching the game. Sorry, guys.
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by HydroTech on Feb 22, 2009 2:55 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just inexplicable
Write it off as horrible luck and move on. Most games Cal doesn’t miss like 8 wide-open 3 pointers.
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
by PaulThomas on Feb 21, 2009 4:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Not sure about that
Cal is an erratic team. When Randle isn’t a factor, nothing really works. And a short point guard is going to have trouble with matchups at times.
Cal is a dangerous teams, with its three-point shooting and a usually good point guard and Gutierrez being a pain and a smart coach.
But the team can also lose to anybody, and look pathetic doing it.
The NCAA tournament is no lock.
by bear88 on Feb 21, 2009 4:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, let me put it this way
The only way they don’t get in is if they lose 6 straight to end the season. If you do that, you have no business being in the tournament.
Many years from now, when his name's recalled
Everyone will say, "He should have passed the ball"
-- Al Stewart, "Football Hero"
by PaulThomas on Feb 21, 2009 4:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What happened?
I was listening to the radio, and from what I heard the referees were god awful.
This is my last game, I don't care about my body.
by rollonubears on Feb 21, 2009 4:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
"I heard the referees were god awful."
Aren’t we used to this by now?
by BearsNecessity on Feb 21, 2009 4:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I only caught the second half, but it seemed like there was a lot of contact against cal that was never called. frustrating.
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by TwistNHook on Feb 21, 2009 5:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What's wrong with Theo?
I was surprised to see that Theo led the team in scoring today. I thought he played below his ability! I think Theo is tiring here at the end of the season. I also think this thing about leading the nation in 3 point shooting % is a big detriment, and messing with his mind. He is passing up many open 3’s, and it seems to me like his doesn’t really have that much confidence in his 3 ball. Who cares about that stat. Jack ’em up when you got ’em, Theo!
by concordtom on Feb 21, 2009 4:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
+9999999999
You ain't got it like Marshawn got it
by Thoroughbred on Feb 21, 2009 5:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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