DBD 4.17.09 Best of CGB: What Do I Eat On Gameday?
by Avinash Kunnath on Apr 16, 2009 10:42 PM PDT
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Another best of CGB feature gets to the meaty side of gameday Saturday....literally.
We've already talked about favorite restaurants at Cal, but I somehow doubt most of you are chowing down at Gregorie's and Fonda three hours before kickoff.
We've discussed where you tailgate, but not explicitly how you tailgate. What are your special tailgating recipes for gameday?
If you're not tailgating, where exactly does your stomach take you before and after gameday? And is there anything we should try out at the Memorial conveniences?
The opinions expressed in a FanPost are, in every way, reflective of the opinions of every California Golden Blogs Marshawnthusiast. Moreover, they are reflective of every employee of SBNation, including Tyler "Blez" Bleszinski.
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The band has a pretty epic barbecue on lower sproul before each concert.
“Hey parents! Thanks for the hot lunch! Hey lunch, thanks for the hot parents!”
Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!
that's a step up from the food service box lunches we had.
though they were perfectly adaquate.
Go Bears Go
by Rocksanddirt on Apr 17, 2009 8:24 AM PDT up reply actions
OT: Shanghai World Expo 2010
has had a mascot for a couple of years now – a little blue squirt of toothpaste X Gumby character named Haibao
Recently I saw the Haibao Espanol. It is AWESOME.
Jai No
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by Fire Starkey on Apr 17, 2009 6:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Pac-10 gets street cred for ground game
Pac-10 finds success by staying grounded
Last season, six Pac-10 teams ranked among the nation’s top 50 in rushing offense; that’s three more than in 2006. Talented running backs, injured quarterbacks and coaching philosophy are contributing factors in the spike in rushing success.
California’s Jahvid Best, who rushed for 1,580 yards last season, is the most explosive running back in the country.
by Longhorn@Berkeley on Apr 16, 2009 11:36 PM PDT reply actions
I don't think anyone posted this yesterday
After two years not playing due to injury, Lagemann is finally getting quality play time.
It’s frustrating, but I keep thinking that you have to love the sport to be here, and I do," said Lagemann, who was rated as the 49th-best receiver in the country by scout.com coming out of Saratoga High. “Even if I did have to wait a couple of years, it’s worth it because I’m having the time of my life right now.”
Lagemann may have had a better chance to avoid the scout team and immediately join the offense last season, but the team had some difficulty diagnosing his injury. Initially, the Bears thought it was a stress reaction. But it turned out to be a fracture that required surgery. Lagemann didn’t end up having the operation until the end of the 2007 season.
Lagemann was expected to be out about six months, but he incurred some complications during his rehabilitation and missed all of last season’s training camp. Doctors told him that some athletes never recover from this type of injury, but he was finally cleared to play during the first week of the season.
“I lost some confidence,” Lagemann said. “But I had a few meetings with Coach (Jeff) Tedford, and he said I could play. I just had to go out there and have fun. As soon as I talked with him, I got out here, and it put a smile on my face.”
The Bears are looking for improvement at wide receiver. With Verran Tucker skipping spring practice to concentrate on academics and Michael Calvin out with a knee injury, Lagemann is getting plenty of reps to get into the mix this fall.
Whose domicile? OUR DOMICILE!
So our wide receiver depth is now
Boateng
Calvin
Tucker
Ross
Jones
Lagemann
Tedford’s son?
Wonder who will win the starting positions. I will be highly suspicious if 20 plays are called for Quinn.
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash Kunnath on Apr 17, 2009 12:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Tedford’s son is a 3rd-teamer…
Let's Get This Started 2010:
NT Jay "That" Guy, OLB Cecil "The Hanta Virus" Whiteside, DE Cassius "Smashius" Marsh
... to be continued
by Thoroughbred on Apr 17, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy crap. Saratoga High? We produced a real football player?!
by HolmoePhobe on Apr 17, 2009 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions
John Hollinger discusses Powe v. Garnett
Additionally, there’s another positive that’s gone under the radar. While Garnett has missed the past month, so has his backup, Leon Powe. Powe returned to the lineup Wednesday night and had 18 points and 13 boards in a win over Washington, providing a good indication that he’ll be ready to deliver in the playoffs.
In every respect but one, the difference between Powe and Garnett is less than you might think. Powe averages 17.5 points and 11.2 boards per 40 minutes, and shoots 52.4 percent; for Garnett those numbers are 20.3 and 10.9, and he shoots 53.1 percent. Additionally, Powe draws fouls by the bushel, while Garnett rarely gets to the stripe.
The major difference between the two is on defense. Garnett is among the best defenders in the league, of course, winning Defensive Player of the Year honors last season. Powe competes and takes lots of charges, but otherwise is average at best. Powe also averages a foul every 6.4 minutes, making it tough for him to get extended minutes.
Plus-minus numbers tell a similar story. On the season, Boston’s adjusted plus-minus with Garnett was +5.87 points per 48 minutes; with Powe it was +2.79.
If you accept that there’s about a 3-point difference between Garnett and Powe — which both the plus-minus and per-minute scoring numbers seem to indicate — then it’s still a big deal for Boston. Three points per game is huge, and the real difference may be large: Powe’s foul-proneness makes him unlikely to soak up 40 minutes a game in Garnett’s absence, and the other subs aren’t nearly as good.
For instance, if the distribution of Garnett’s 40 minutes becomes more like 24 minutes of Powe and 16 minutes of Glen Davis (-6.40), then we’re talking about nearly a seven-point difference between the Celtics with a healthy Garnett and the Celtics now.
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash Kunnath on Apr 17, 2009 12:48 AM PDT reply actions
This is where the difference between stats and non-moneyball make a big difference. Garnett’s range is able to stretch the floor – and he’s shooting 50+ as a jumpshooter while LEON’s points are mainly within 3 feet of the basket – which may clog things up for the main point producers who get to the rim like Pierce and Rondo. Also, those per-40 averages KG is battling the Duncans, Jeffersons, Gasols, Nowitzkis of the world, while LEON gets to play against the Luke Waltons and other bench 4s.
Very much true. Leon can feel out of place in the offense sometimes. BBD for all his faults can spread the floor, so his versatility puts him on the floor more often than Powe.
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash Kunnath on Apr 17, 2009 7:38 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m actually worried recession will affect Leon’s contract the most – the guys like LeBron Kobe Chris Paul Wade will always get paid – but its the mid-level and bench veterans that will see a big hit to their/our paychecks due to teams watching out for the bottom line and not for productive bench rebounders.
I mean, he’s definitely not a lifetime bencher, in my opinion. If Boston doesn’t want to pay him, he’ll get a starting gig elsewhere.
JAI HO!
I think Powe is borderline starter/back-up, and actually think he would be better and more productive as a back-up. His strengths are more easily applicable to back-up power forwards, I think he would get beat down by the better starting forwards in the league (Bosh, KG, Duncan, Gasol, West, Wallace)
They're after our precious bodily fluids
Being good enough to start doesn’t always mean he’ll get paid terribly well. I’m not sure that Powe deserves a whole lot more than a guy like Carl Landry. Powe runs circles around him on offense, but you could say the same thing about Landry on defense. And Landry got 3M a year.
Most stupid GMs tend to value offense over defense anyway, but it’s hard to see Powe getting more than the midlevel exception (around ~5M/year) and given the reluctance of teams to spend the full midlevel in recent years, I’d be surprised if Powe got more than 4M a year.
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Apr 17, 2009 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, Powe and Landry are relative equivalents.
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash Kunnath on Apr 17, 2009 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, it’s going to be rough for everyone though. But he’ll be employed pretty well next fall.
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash Kunnath on Apr 17, 2009 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Yellow Fever thinks youll only get 4 million!
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Definitely
hot links from Top Dog and a slice at Blondies – before and after the game!
by oaktownmario on Apr 17, 2009 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Okanes votes for the I-House
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
Not according to JO!
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Apr 17, 2009 8:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Baseball hosts Oregon:
Fri., April 17 Oregon Evans Diamond, Berkeley, Calif. 2:30 p.m.
Sat., April 18 Oregon Evans Diamond, Berkeley, Calif. 1:00 p.m.
Sun., April 19 Oregon Evans Diamond, Berkeley, Calif. 1:00 p.m.
RADIO: KALX Radio (90.7 FM) will broadcast the April 17-19 Oregon-Cal games. Gametracker available on www.CalBears.com.
BEAR NOTES: Cal (16-18, 3-9) hosts 0regon (12-24, 2-7) for the first time since the 1981 season in a three-game Pac-10 series at Evans Diamond. The Ducks brought back baseball after a 28-year hiatus and are coached by George Horton, the former Cal State Fullerton coach who led the Titans to the national championship in 2004. The Golden Bears are fresh off a 21-4 victory at UC Davis Wednesday in which they pounded out 22 hits and offensively are led by sophomore outfielder/first baseman Mark Canha, who is batting a team-leading .388 (3rd in Pac-10) with a team-best 11 home runs (4th in Pac-10) and 30 RBI (5th in Pac-10). Canha, who was the March 3 Pac-10 Player of the Week after Cal’s sweep at Long Beach State, is also first in the Pac-10 with 52 hits and third in total bases (94), third in slugging percentage (.701) and ninth with a .458 on-base percentage. He had a career-high 19-game hitting streak from March 9-April 10 and has hit safely in 32 of 34 games this season. Another hot hitter for Cal is sophomore shortstop Brian Guinn, who is second on the team with a .379 average (5th in Pac-10) and fourth in the Pac-10 with 47 hits. Guinn had a spectacular game at UC Davis, going 5-for-7 with two, three-run homers. Junior center fielder Brett Jackson, a first-team Preseason All-American in Baseball America, is batting .340 and is first in the conference with 14 doubles. The Bears are first in the Pac-10 with 366 hits, 44 home runs and 594 total bases, and second with a .302 team batting average. On the mound, Cal junior left-hander Michael Bugary is 3-2 with a 2.67 ERA (6th in Pac-10) and a save. Bugary leads the Bears with 49 strikeouts (7th in Pac-10) in 33.2 innings. Opponents are batting .217 (8th in Pac-10) in 20 relief appearances (3rd in Pac-10). Cal is first in the Pac-10 with 104 strikeouts looking and 10 saves. Nine of Cal’s opponents this season were 2008 NCAA Regional participants. The Bears’ 2009 schedule is considered the nation’s third toughest by Boyd’s World.
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ah, right during the Spring Game on Saturday
and then during the Rugby Round of 16. i will be missing this, i think.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
Mens Gymnatics in NCAA FINALS!!!!!!!!!!!
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The No. 5 California men’s gymnastics team took third in the team qualifying session to advance to the NCAA Championships Final on Friday at the University of Minnesota. The Golden Bears (15-5 overall) earned 357.550 points to place ahead of No. 8 Penn State (fourth – 352.150), No. 9 Nebraska (fifth – 346.800) and No. 12 Navy (sixth – 327.000). Cal, No. 1 Stanford, which took first in the team qualifier (361.100), and No. 4 Michigan, which was second (358.300), will all compete in the finals.
“I was most happy about how hard my team fought,” Cal head coach Barry Weiner said. “There were some routines that were a little off, but nobody gave up, and they battled all the way through.” The second qualifier of gets under way at 7 p.m. (CDT) and will feature Oklahoma, Illinois, Ohio State, Minnesota, Illinois-Chicago and Iowa. The top three teams will face off against Cal, Stanford and Michigan tomorrow evening in Minneapolis. “I’ll tell them to stay in the moment, be focused, have a good time, and we’ve already won,” Weiner said when asked what he’s going to tell the Golden Bears about how to prepare for Friday night’s final. Cal’s team score of 357.550 was a season high, passing the 356.450 the Bears earned at the Stanford Open on Jan. 24, 2009. Freshman Glen Ishino won pommel horse (15.300) and Kyson Bunthuwong won parallel bars (15.350).
The Bears won parallel bars, an even on which they are ranked first in the nation, with a 58.900. Kyson Bunthuwong won the event with a 15.350. Freshman Jim Kerry tied for fourth in his first NCAA championships with a 14.750. Ishino took seventh (14.550) and Kyle Bunthuwong tied for 11th (14.250).
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wow, awesome
One of our hotshot gymnasts a few years ago, Graham Ackerman, was in my 10 person German class. He was better at German than I was, and, from what I gather, probably better at gymnastics too.
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Probably true
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by Fire Starkey on Apr 17, 2009 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions
If I am the comedian and you are the gymnastics, does that mean we have to have bad sex?
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Well, yes and no. I think CBKWit will understand my intended joke. The execution was poor, though.
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OMG Inside joke? Why do you insist on alienating our lurkers?!?!?
inb4 dick measuring contest
the Maharg is above catch phrases
I cant help but feel as if Seinfeld references are not the greatest example of an “inside joke” out there. But hey, to each their own.
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I can imagine you and CBKWit have slumber parties.
Toot Toot
by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions
HONK!
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by Fire Starkey on Apr 17, 2009 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions
Track Invitational at Edwards Stadium:
BERKELEY – Sixteen Olympians, including 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials 1500-meter champion Shannon Rowbury, two-time Olympic steeplechaser Anthony Famiglietti and 2008 U.S. 10,000-meter Olympian Jorge Torres are currently entered in the inaugural NYRR Distance Carnival on Friday, April 24, as the night portion of the first day of the Brutus Hamilton Invitational at Edwards Stadium. The distance carnival is scheduled for a 5:30 p.m. start.
An international field of athletes will be attempting to achieve qualifying times at 5000 meters, 10,000 meters, and the 3000-meter steeplechase for the IAAF World Championships later this summer in Berlin. In partnering with the University of California to host the NYRR Distance Carnival, NYRR will arrange pacemakers for the seeded heats of the men’s and women’s 5000- and 10,000-meter races.
Rowbury, a top American entrant in the women’s 5000 meters, most recently finished second in the Carlsbad 5000 on April 5. She is expected to face stiff competition from a trio of rising Americans in Emily Brown, Sara Hall, and Sara Slattery. On the men’s side, Torres, a 2008 Olympian at 10,000 meters, will line up against three fellow 2008 Olympians in Juan Luis Barrios of Mexico, Tom Lancashire of Great Britain, and Kevin Sullivan of Canada.
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Softball to take on ASU:
The No. 14 California Golden Bears (29-12, 5-4 Pac-10) take a three-game winning streak on the road to face No. 5 Arizona State (34-8, 4-3 Pac-10) Friday night at 7 p.m. in Tempe.
The Bears come into the game having won their last three games, including a pair of victories last weekend over No. 2 Stanford.
The Bears will finish off the weekend with a pair of games at Arizona, Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at noon.
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Womens Water Polo takes on CSU Bakersfield:
This Week in Cal Women’s Water Polo
The No. 5 Golden Bears (29-6 overall and 3-4 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) plays host to No. 14 Cal State Bakersfield (19-12, 9-3 in the WWPA) on Saturday, April 18 at 5 p.m. at Spieker Aquatics Complex. The nonconference match-up will be Cal’s last regular-season game of the 2009 campaign.
Recently in Golden Bear Water Polo
Last Saturday, the Bears were edged out by No. 1 Stanford in the Big Splash, 9-8. The upset bid was hotly contested, but the Cardinal’s fourth quarter defense stifled the Golden Bear attack. Cal jumped out to a 3-0 lead after the first quarter and went into the halftime break tied, 5-5, but Stanford’s four goals in the third period proved to be too much for the Bears to overcome. Junior drivers Meghan Corso and Erin Scully both scored two goals and redshirt freshman goalkeeper Stephanie Peckham made 10 saves for the Bears in the effort.
The Bears bounced back to form with a 19-5 nonconference win over visiting Pacific at home on Monday evening. After the Tigers got out to a 2-1 lead, California went on a 4-0 scoring drive and never relinquished the lead. Junior utility Camille Hewko led California with four goals while freshman driver Emily Csikos scored three of her own. In all, nine Bears found the back of the net. Senior goalkeeper Lauren Burke and Peckham combined for 12 saves.
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Mens Golf to participate in the US Intercollegiate:
STANFORD – CALIFORNIA STILL CLAWING AND SCRATCHING: The final regular-season event of 2008-09 tees off Saturday at Stanford University Golf Course as the Golden Bears seek to set a successful tone for the postseason at the U.S. Intercollegiate.
THE EVENT: The U.S. Intercollegiate takes place at Stanford University Golf Course, which features a 6,727-yard, par-70 layout. First and second rounds will be played continuously on Saturday beginning with a shotgun start. Last year, Cal played perhaps some its best golf of 2007-08, finishing in third place ahead of five ranked teams. Then-junior George Gandranata and then-freshman Stephen Hale led the Bears, both finishing the event at 213 (3) to tie for 13th place overall. Cal and UCLA were tied for third at 857 (17). Live scoring will be available at Golfstat.com.
DES SAYS: “We’d had a pretty good stretch last spring and were on a pretty good roll,” says Head Coach Steve Desimone of where his team was last year at this time. “Clearly we have not been the same team since. We’ve been erratic; when we’ve been good, we’ve been very good, but when we’ve been bad, we’ve certainly been bad. There’s been very little in between, and I’m hoping that we can find some middle ground, keep strong play and eliminate some of those down cycles.”
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Given the large amount of 12:30 Saturday games this year, most of the pre-game meals were quick fixes, like frozen food at home or a large bowl of cereal or something.
Afterwards, almost always Looney’s – nachos, burger, or something deep-fried with beer as we watched the rest of college football on multiple televisions.
JAI HO!
I remember when Looneys was a bicycle shop. And there was that weird knickknack store next door which sold playboys from the 60s.
I remmber when Looney’s was called Ugggugg’s and you’d get a tall, fresh glass of delightul pterodactyl there.
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I remember when Stegosaurus and I would play pin the tail on the Triceratops during commercial breaks.
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Apr 17, 2009 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions
I remember when Stegosaurus and I would play put the tail on the Triceratops during commercial breaks.
the Maharg is above catch phrases
I don’t remember this. Probably too drunk.
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by Fire Starkey on Apr 17, 2009 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions
One beef with them, their big projection screen TV sucks, they need to replace with a gargantuan HD TV.
But yes good sports joint, and going back to the conversation yesterday, West Berkeley needs a good sports bar. Becketts, and Triple Rock kind of work, but I’d like something better.
They're after our precious bodily fluids
Oh, you’d like something better, eh? Well, I’m sorry that West Berkeley has let you down Great Emissary Chowder. On behalf of West Berkeley, let me apologize that life isn’t perfect for you, Greatest Human Being Chowder.
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Have you ever even lived in West Berkeley?
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash Kunnath on Apr 17, 2009 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions
People refer to the area west of campus as “West Berkeley”, but that’s actually downtown. West Berkeley = west of San Pablo.
by HolmoePhobe on Apr 17, 2009 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
pretty much agree
had some good times there, but often in spite of the food and service
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Service is whatever, sometimes they take too long. Food is mediocre.
But I can’t ask for a better place for college football Saturdays. Even better than Bear’s Lair.
JAI HO!
Indian girls who are hotter than Frieda Pinto? Drinking games?
by HolmoePhobe on Apr 17, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hey, that lady in the picture sure knows how to handle a big ol’ slab of meat!
[apologies to lurkers, females, adults, people with class, etc.]
Hydro is back, all is right with the world.
Fortunately, I’m none of those things!
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You’re a bit of an esc if you ask me. But in a good way!
Driver of the Cal Um Bus
by CALumbus Bear on Apr 17, 2009 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
*etc not esc
Driver of the Cal Um Bus
by CALumbus Bear on Apr 17, 2009 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Even if he’s an esc, that’s totes better than being an esq, isn’t it?
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I feel like more of a tab.
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Oh yeah? Go F10 yourself.
Driver of the Cal Um Bus
by CALumbus Bear on Apr 17, 2009 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Well you can go Scroll Lock yourself too
Driver of the Cal Um Bus
by CALumbus Bear on Apr 17, 2009 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
Fool, being an esq is the pinnacle of awesomeness. Also douchbaggery, but you shouldn’t discount the awesomeness.
Driver of the Cal Um Bus
by CALumbus Bear on Apr 17, 2009 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
only if you have buxom lasses around the office (paralegals, secretaries, coffee girls, etc.)
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
I was gonna make a crass comment about
eating and the young lady, but decided to keep it to myself.
Go Bears Go
by Rocksanddirt on Apr 17, 2009 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
So was Chase Lyman. And the Ech Man.
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Can you imagine how good we would have been if Chase had a full healthy season in ’04? That guy had some serious talent.
Hydro is back, all is right with the world.
by CALumbus Bear on Apr 17, 2009 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
I went to his alma mater. I’m guessing everyone on this blog did as well. [OK, I know you’re talking about high school, but low-hanging fruit and all]
Hydro is back, all is right with the world.
by CALumbus Bear on Apr 17, 2009 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions
Poor guy. I remember he was drafted in the fourth round by the Saints, but he ended up retiring after two ACL tears. I don’t think he ever appeared in a NFL game, though he clearly had the talent to be a good player.
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Apr 17, 2009 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions
We would have a pretty good all-injury team. Lyman at WR (G-Mac for bowl game WR). Schneider as kicker. Who is next?
Driver of the Cal Um Bus
by CALumbus Bear on Apr 17, 2009 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
All injury team -- I'll give it a shot
Assuming that the criteria is missing full or substantial parts of season/career, here goes:
QB – Dave Barr (1993)
RB – Tarik Smith (1996?)
WR – G-Mac (bowls in ’03 and ’04)
WR – Chase Lyman (2004 and rest of career, really)
OT – Tepper
K – Schneider
DL – Mbakogu
DL- Brad Monahan (1992)
DL – Rulon Davis (2007)
LB – Matt Beck (late 90s)
LB – Paul Joiner (1994?)
DB – Brandon (?) Sanders (2003)
DB – Tim Mixon (2006)
I know I’m probably missing some obvious ones. Best I could do off the top of my head.
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Mbakogu was going to be good. He was our best DE at the end of the 05 season, with a big game against stanford and a game clinching play in the vegas bowl (he hit the qb on the errant pass that Mixon intercepted at the end of the game). We didn’t have much of a pass rush over the next two years, and losing Mbakogu was a big reason why.
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It seems that an odd number of our 4 stars never pan out. Look at rivals.
Toot Toot
by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't forget Gail Gilbert
’83 or so
awesome arm, blew out his knees.
Go Bears Go
by Rocksanddirt on Apr 17, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Can you imagine how good we'd have been in 2005 if Rogers didn't bail.
That rat bastard.
by 33SwisherSweet on Apr 17, 2009 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions
You have a lot of hostility towards Aaron Rodgers. He saw an opportunity to be the #1 overall pick and had to strike while the iron is hot. I fully supported his move at the time and, even though in retrospect we know what happened to him, I still support his move.
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I think it ended up being a fine move for him.
riding the pine in greenbay, while not the best, is better than the cluster F* that the 49’ers were at that time.
what qb’s were in the next years draft? I don’t recall right off, but he would likely have been in a similar place….first round pick, maybe to a crappy team in the first 5, maybe to a good team later.
Go Bears Go
by Rocksanddirt on Apr 17, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
The next year’s class consisted of Vince Young and Matt Leinart, off the top of my head. There may be others I am missing. A quite tougher class than Alex Smith.
It’s easy for us to second guess his decision, even though his falling to the Packers might have been in his best interest. But it’s not so easy to put aside our Cal fandom for a moment to look at it from a purely economic standpoint the way Rodgers might have.
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Rogers made the right decision to go pro.
by 33SwisherSweet on Apr 17, 2009 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
I always want players to stay of course. Except for running backs. If you have a high chance of even being drafted, go. Leave. Because you have about 9 years until nobody wants you anymore. Don’t waste one in school. Especially Jahvid Best, who hasn’t shown he can stay healthy.
Toot Toot
by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Well I’m presuming that they are 21, so that’s until they are 30. When you hit 30 you should learn how to play bridge because you will be retired within 2 years at most.
Toot Toot
by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
i agree with your point, only I would guess most running backs only have about 5 or 6 good years in them.
They're after our precious bodily fluids
I mean if the running back is really good they play until they are 30. I think 5 or 6 is a bit low estimate.
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
If they’re really good (and hence not splitting carries) they’re going to peak around their 3rd or 4th year. They might play till 30 but they’re not going to be on the same level as when they’re 24.
by HolmoePhobe on Apr 17, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions
It was directed jokingly to the "what if Chase Lyman had been healthy comment."
Shoulda, woulda, coulda’s get you nowhere – fast. Although the 2005 team woulda been sweet with A Rogers. Raiders shoulda drafted him instead of fabian washington.
Cant blame A. Rogers for going pro – not at all.
by 33SwisherSweet on Apr 17, 2009 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions
I do agree that the 2005 season would have been sick. 2007 would have been a lot better if Marshawn had stuck around!
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I’ve been trying to black that season out of my memory. Please don’t mention it.
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
We eat Themed Potluck foods
Blue and Gold was our theme for big game, which included some very tasty blue mac & cheese, and these cookies.
My wife and I (ok, mostly her, but I help!) make Cal-themed cookies for the Big Game, and they include axes chopping down stoopid trees, and bears, etc. Ohio Bear has ingested some of these confections.
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by CALumbus Bear on Apr 17, 2009 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Is that why he disappeared for 2 months? Severe intestinal problems from your cookies?
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There can only be one Ohio Cal fan.
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
You’re right, it seems like that’s the rule, given how many crazy buckeye fans there are around here, but no, there’s 3 of us. You should have seen us last year at the NIT game. 3 Cal fans in blue and gold, and 17 millions scarlet and grey clad poisonous-nut fans in an old gym. They called us “hippies”. At the time we had tree-sitters, so we had no good retort, other than “yeah, well, we’re better educated”
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by CALumbus Bear on Apr 17, 2009 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
What about the age-old classic “Hey…………uh…………fuck you.”?
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Two words: Carl Monday
Click on image for those who don’t remember this awesomeness.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Apr 17, 2009 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
How do you get a still with a link directly to the video?
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Step 1: Click on Image link, type in jpeg file
Step 2: Highlight the image code, click on link, type in video link, link to video now wraps around image.
You probably understood none of that, but that’s just some advice for everyone else.
Example:
<a href=’’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0">
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by Avinash Kunnath on Apr 17, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Ah crap.
1. Click on the image (aka the tree). Put in the jpeg file (like http://www.opiesoutlet.com/care2images/BabyHarpSeal2.jpg).
2. Highlight the image code, click on link (aka the chain), put in the youtube link (like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBtpyeLxVkI)
So you get
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by Avinash Kunnath on Apr 17, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Isee. So, thats just a random photo. I know how to do that. The confusion was that you used a YouTube still in the Carl Monday one, so I thought YouTube provided it.
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mother of god.
wank’n in the liberry?
jeez.
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by Rocksanddirt on Apr 17, 2009 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
But if Ohio Bear comes into my office and tries to lop off my head with a sword and steal my Cal essence, I will totally go Christopher Lambert on him, with silly accent and all!
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by CALumbus Bear on Apr 17, 2009 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Really? Are you sure?
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That you are a Marshawnthusiastic Jahvidtician and a member of the PRileytariat.
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More wonder goals
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zVBfJ0w9cw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoLg-Uzio8o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfWcU6yhSWs
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Barcelona. Man Ewe seems off right now, Chelsea is deeply flawed on D and the Arse is young young young
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by Fire Starkey on Apr 17, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Barca and as much as I would love to say the Arse, I think it’ll be Man Ewe
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by Fire Starkey on Apr 17, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
FREE MLB.TV
I’d do it, but baseball is deathly boring and I’d never use it.
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
Havent you won our fantasy baseball league at least once?
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That doesn’t mean I actually watch the games!
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by yellow fever on Apr 17, 2009 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
I click on the link within the link and get a message that says "coming soon" - WTF?
by oaktownmario on Apr 17, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, apparently it got overloaded. It was working about two hours ago.
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by yellow fever on Apr 17, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Players are locking down their positions heading into tomorrow’s scrimmage.
Both Tedford and defensive coordinator Bob Gregory said the final scrimmage won’t have huge implications as far as determining a pecking order for the fall. Tedford acknowledged that Cal seems to be set at tackle with Mike Tepper on the left and Mitchell Schwartz on the right. Chris Guarnero seems to be locked in at center as well. But although the Bears seem to have settled in with Mark Boskovich at left guard and Chet Teofilo at right guard, Tedford said those positions will remain competitive in the fall.
One reason the scrimmage won’t have big ramifications on the defensive side of the ball is because there isn’t a whole lot of uncertainty. Gregory said the Bears have settled on keeping Devin Bishop at outside linebacker and Mychal Kendricks on the inside. More competition will come in the fall when JC linebackers Ryan Davis, Jarred Price and Jerome Meadows show up. Davis figures to compete strongly with Bishop at weakside linebacker.
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This topic is near & dear to my heart. I LOVE to tailgate with family and friends. We’ve tailgated at a variety of events (dirt car racing, minor league baseball, plus the usuals) and we always enjoy it.
First, this issue brings in key variables such as how much prep time you have, the size of your party, and how much tailgate time you have. Therefore, I have several recipe go-to tailgate meals as I highlight below. Second, I highly recommend a ‘kiss the chef’ apron because it keeps your outfit from getting sauce/juices on it and you wouldn’t believe how many kisses you’ll get from ladies that have 3+ glasses of white wine in ’em. Good stuff. Onto the recipes:
Aidel’s chicken & apple sausage: When you’ve had a busy week, it’s nice to not have to prepare a bunch of food. People, generally, love these things. Yes, I’m of the belief that hot dogs/sausages do NOT get ketchup on them whatsoever. Replace with ass-kicking mustard (Mendocino mustard) and/or horseradish.
prep time: minimal, although I usually prepare my grilled veggies as well (see below)
cook time: not long (duh)
Grilled Veggies: Great with dogs, burgers, and meat-based sandwiches.
prep time: 20-30 min
cook time: 10 min
protocol: Chop up sweet onion, bell pepper (you choose the color although green works well), garlic, and maybe jalapenos if your crowd likes it hot. Place on a sheet of foil. Drizzle EVOO & sprinkle Pappy’s Meat Rub (Costco). Wrap up foil. Keep chilled until it’s time to cook it. Cook for 10 min flipping once if desired.
Pork Tenderloin: Buy at Costco (~$10)…it comes preseasoned (rosemary & garlic, I believe).
prep time: nada
cook time: 1 h min
Protocol: This tests the limitations of a BBQer. With a ~5 in piece of meat, one must use the indirect method of heating (place birquettes around rim of barbeque NOT even spread out (i.e., the direct method). Try to avoid lifting the lid as much as possible. You are trying to make the BBQ like an oven, not a broiler. Otherwise, you’ll end up with a charred outside and a raw inside. Trust me, you don’t want to fuck around with uncooked pork.
Shishkabobs: People love these, and I almost didn’t share my recipe. Use with flank steak, chicken breast, or all-veggie (if that’s your thing).
prep time: considerable. Maybe and hour. Must allow 12-36 h of marination.
cook time: 5 min per side (direct)
Protocol: On Thursday night, cut white onions, meat, green bell peppers, and fresh (not canned) pineapple into bite size pieces (1″ × 1″). You don’t want anyone to choke. Using wood skewers, place each item in order and slide down the shaft. Soak in Yoshida’s Teriyaki Sauce (<———absolute key!!! Accept no substitute!) and copius amounts of whole black peppercorns and minced garlic. Be sure you have a large tupperware container…otherwise this gets messy in transit. Cook 5 min/side (flip once) and serve piping hot right off the grill. This recipe will likely result in passerbys congratulating you on the wonderful smells, people buying you beers, and/or nookie.
pork spare ribs: People also love these, although they are messy! Bring dental floss! These were on the grill for the Oregon game (see below).
prep time: About an hour. Must allow 12-36 h of marination.
cook time: 8 min per side (direct)
Protocol: On Th night, bring water to a boil and boil ribs for 15 min. Drain the water (and fat). This will make them leaner and more succulent. Add your favorite BBQ sauce ever (I recommend a mixture of Cattlemen’s and Kinder’s BBQ sauces OR the secret BBQ sauce from Barney’s (on Clayton Valley Rd. in Concord). Don’t skimp on the sauce, and stay away from Sweet Baby Ray’s, Jack Daniels BBQ sauce, or any other bullshit efforts that are out there. Again, add peppercorns, garlic, and chopped jalepenos. Marinate until gameday, making sure you don’t have raw meat/BBQ sauce all over your vehicle on the way to the game. Grill direct 8 min/side.
stuffed jalepenos: Spicy, but delicious.
prep time: moderate, but be careful here
cook time: 5 min per side (direct)
Protocol: While wearing gloves, chop off the end of a jalepeno, carefully remove the seeds. Rinse the insides with H20. This might sound silly, but be VERY careful about what you touch after handling jalepeno seeds. I once touched my eye area, and it felt like I got maced. No yoke. Anyway, stuff the inside with shredded pepperjack cheese and place on a wood skewer. The hardcore spicy fans will love this, and it will get them to drink more booze.
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by carp on Apr 17, 2009 11:43 AM PDT reply actions 5 recs
ARMORED DOG
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by yellow fever on Apr 17, 2009 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Rec’d for comprehensive response to the question posed, and for armored dog.
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by CALumbus Bear on Apr 17, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
I remember you posted that shishkabob recipe once and it sounded delicious. I really need to make that sometime.
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by Berkelium97 on Apr 17, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Is this your dog, carp?
Or is it this:
If so, who owns the monkey?
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by HolmoePhobe on Apr 17, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
We have the bear cavalry and carp’s armored dog. They have…what? Battle ducks?
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by Berkelium97 on Apr 17, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
We can use the armored dog to grill up any ducks we defeat.
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by Berkelium97 on Apr 17, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
it might be the best sauce ever. They make you pay for it ($10/bottle)…although Costco frequently has it. I love soaking salmon in it as well.
I must admit, I struggle with BBQing fish. Is there away around getting it to fall apart? Sometimes I use foil, but that has limitations too.
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no…in part because I don’t usually like my fish to taste like wood. Although, it’s been some time and maybe I should try it again.
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You have to soak them pretty heavily first so that they don’t burn, but they’re very effective for cooking fish.
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Now I’m hungry, and I want to bbq. Anyone bbqing before the spring game?
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by yellow fever on Apr 17, 2009 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Kwality carp, kwality
I can’t tell you how many bbq’s I’ve been at where I’m not cooking, and whoever is thinks the best way to grill meat is MORE FIRE MORE FIRE NEEDS MORE HEAT AND MORE FIRE OH GOD FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP NEEDS MORE INTENSE HEAT AND FIRE AND SMOKE. In the end it tastes like grilled ass and the inside is probably raw.
As for the indirect method, I’m a big proponent of having hot/cold sides of the grill for stuff like chicken…put all your coals on 1/2 the grill and sear the goods for 1-2 minutes on either side, then move everything to the “cold” side of the grill, and cover. Flip once after about 15 minutes, then go another 15. You can use the direct heat from the coals while the chicken is on the cold side to do something like corn or potatoes or onions.
Btw I would recommend Weber’s Real Grilling if you want a good grilling book. Awesome recipes plus cooking tips for all kinds of meats.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Apr 17, 2009 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
many thanks! I’ll try your hot/cold method & I’ll look into that book. That sounds great!
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I’m definitely gonna try your stuff jalapenos recipe that sounds sweet.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Apr 17, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
*ed jalapenos
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Apr 17, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
just be careful with the seeds (which contains capsaicin) and anything that touches the seeds (cutting board, knife, spoon, etc). I was in serious pain for about 20 minutes. Wearing nitrile or latex gloves is highly recommended.
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I learned that the hard way. After chopping up some jalapenos one time, I had to scratch my itchy eyelid. Bad idea . My eyelid started burning within a minute and my whole eye hurt within five. It lasted for about twenty minutes and although funny, was not very pleasant.
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by Berkelium97 on Apr 17, 2009 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
But…if they just touch my hands, I don’t have to worry, right? It won’t burn my hands…?
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Apr 17, 2009 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
and keep them out of your pants
or anyone else’s until you can wash them with soap and water.
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by Rocksanddirt on Apr 17, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ll try, really, really hard.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Apr 17, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I can’t tell you how many bbq’s I’ve been at where I’m not cooking, and whoever is thinks the best way to grill meat is MORE FIRE MORE FIRE NEEDS MORE HEAT AND MORE FIRE OH GOD FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP FLIP NEEDS MORE INTENSE HEAT AND FIRE AND SMOKE
Why cant you tell us? Are you going senile?
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Apr 17, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Sounds slightly less delicious than deep-frying it though.
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by yellow fever on Apr 17, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Rec'd for sharing.
I’m definitely making those shishkabobs this year. They sound perfect.
by CaliforniaBone on Apr 17, 2009 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Twist?!
Today, I was feeling horny at work all day so I texted my wife telling her nasty things I wanted to do with her when we got back. When I came home, I was all aroused and ready to pounce. She gave me a handjob. While watching ‘wheel of fortune’. FML
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by yellow fever on Apr 17, 2009 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
My work let’s me go to fmylife, but I can’t go to Urban Dictionary. FML.
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Today, I used an apostrophe where one was not needed. This subsequently unleashed the grammar hounds. FML.
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Today, I experienced several minor setbacks and slight inconveniences. FML
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by GoldBlooded on Apr 17, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m a Somali pirate who tried to hijack an American shipping vessel to hold for ransom, but the crew fought back, and now all we have to ransom is the captain of the boat while we drift in a lifeboat without any fuel. All the other pirate ships have abandoned us, and we’re now surrounded by American naval vessels, with several world-class snipers training their sights on me. FML.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on Apr 17, 2009 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
I had to look up FML. For othe n00bs, Urban Dictionary has the definition.
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fmylife.com is dedicated to stories like that. It’s an amusing way to pass short periods of time.
Today, I saw an elderly man fall in a crosswalk, so I jumped off my bike to help. As I helped him across, the light turned green. At that point I noticed my phone had fallen out of my pocket in the street and was run over by several cars. I then watched across a 6 lane street as someone stole my bike. FML
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by Berkelium97 on Apr 17, 2009 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, that one isn’t overdone at all.
It’s a good timepass to have on the mobile when you’re on BART or waiting.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Apr 17, 2009 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
That sounds like marraige all right
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by Fire Starkey on Apr 17, 2009 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Bears with Fangs has a quality post on Top 5 Cal Football games for this fall. The order might be a bit surprising, and I found this to be particularly interesting:
Any list comprised of must win games that doesn’t include Stanford is sacrilegious at best. However, excluding all the obvious reasons, I don’t think I could handle the backlash of not winning at Stanford Stadium this year. It’s not so much the fear of losing, it’s the fear of the aftermath would likely follow.
An entire year of obnoxious Stanford fans singing the praises of Harbough and his 2-1 record over Tedford? No thank you. The media declaring that Cal’s second loss to Stanford in Tedford’s 9 seasons marks the changing of the tide or shifting of collegiate football powers in the Bay Area? Barf. An affirmation of Harbaugh’s innovative commitment to players playing both offense and defense? Please.
A Big Game loss preventing the Bears from their first Rose Bowl berth in over fifty years? Lord, take me now.I believe he could have used the ‘FML’ there at the end.
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I for one think that the spring game is probably a must win. Anyone else think so?
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Wouldn’t a win constitute you not coming to Berkeley?
by HolmoePhobe on Apr 17, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
The backlash of a loss would be damaging to say the least. It would just fuel the doubters of Lord Tedford, saying he never wins in big situations when the game is in hand.
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree with the list except I would put UCLA 5th. I just don’t care about them enough to derive that must satisfaction from a win (vs. say Maryland, where the desire for revenge is strong).
Disagree. Fucla is no lower than 3rd. I’d even put the T-1st. I hate losing to those phucking sons of bitches.
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by CaliforniaBone on Apr 17, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Oregon is huge, but I could stomach losing on the road to the Ducks. How much would a 9th straight loss in Los Angeles suck? A lot. A LOT.
BWF got his list exactly right, I think.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
then shouldn’t USC be 3rd, and Stanford * FUCLA 2nd and 1st, respectively? Or even USC 4th, and Oregon 3rd? So many ways to slice the top 4…
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Yeah
1 Furd
2 UCLA
3 USC
4 Oregon
although I would have USC at #2 myself.
You’d rather lose to UCLA than USC? I hate USC with a vengeance, but losing to UCLA is sadder.
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Here is how I rank it:
1 UCLA
2 Stanford
3 USC
I really don’t have that much against USC. Carroll has built one hell of a dynasty. I just can’t stand the douchiness of UCLA. It infuriates me to no end.
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I tend to long at the big picture: losing to a shitty team once sucks as far as the season goes, but doesn’t really reflect on the program as a whole. Losing to USC year after year after year is infinitely more frustrating to me.
We can lose to a superior team and maintain our dignity… everyone loses to USC right now, so it goes. We can lose to a lesser team and it sucks, but it can be meaningless if everything else goes our way. Losing to a peer, though… that really screws things up. UCLA and Oregon are must wins in that sense. We have to consistently beat our peers to make any real gains.
That said, USC is horrible and I hate everything they stand for. So that would feel the best.
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Niners local pro day…Cal reprezentin
Cal (16) — C Alex Mack, TE Cameron Morrah, OLB Zack Follett, ILB Worrell Williams, FB Will Taufoou, ILB Anthony Felder, DE Rulon Davis, QB Nate Longshore, LS Nick Sundberg, K Jordan Kay, OG Noris Malele, OT Chet Teofilo, DT Mike Kane, WR LaReylle Cunningham, S Bernard Hicks, WR Sean Young.
Menlo (1) — OT Victor Brankovich
San Jose State (12) — Gilbert, Francies, CB Christopher Owens, DE Jeff Schweiger, K Jared Strubeck, WR David Richmond, TE Jeff Clark, RB Yonus Davis, OT Bradis McGriff, FS Kyle Flynn, LB Brian Elledge, C Justin Paysinger.
Stanford (8) — C Alex Fletcher, DE Pannel Egboh, RB Anthony Kimble, OT Ben Muth, CB Wopamo Osaisai, ILB Pat Maynor, OG Gustav Rydstedt, K Aaron Zagory.
It should be noted that players from the Bay Area who went away to college are also eligible to participate in the pro day. Ken Dorsey, Marcus Maxwell and Jason Hill are among the players in recent years who attended.
WTF, Menlo??? It’s tough to see guys who won’t play in the NFL (Young, etc.) go to these things. One hopes they see the writing on the wall. On the other hand, maybe they can play in Canada or something. Did they get rid of NFL Europe?
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The CFL is highly enjoyable. I like it better than the NFL.
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
GO BACK TO CANADA HIPPIE
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by Avinash Kunnath on Apr 17, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
if you are in high school and you enjoy the CFL, you’ve got issues. Go read Hamlet & study physiology or something. You’ll need a high GPA to go to Berkeley and the ability to get shit done. Good talk.
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Wait how are these related?
And I’m guessing neither of you have seen a CFL game so don’t be so quick to judge.
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I haven’t seen much of the CFL, but from what I understand of it, it’s far more like Arena football than the NFL. If that’s the case, then I don’t think I’d enjoy all that much…though I freely admit I haven’t seen an entire game.
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by yellow fever on Apr 17, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
The only real similarities is that there is a lot more passing because there are only 3 downs. Its not like its a 50 yard field with a wall. It is just a less in the trenches game. 3 downs, 110 yard fields, bigger balls, goalposts at the front of the endzone, 1 yard between Oline and Dline, 12 guys on a field. Just because it is more passing oriented doesn’t mean it is like the AFL.
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks like a lot of big plays and special teams. I’ve never seen a game, but it could be cool.
It is a far more (relatively) graceful game. I think CSNCA showed a game a week, as of a few years ago. Definitely try to check one out. I definitely think it is a better alternative for non NFLers than, say the AFL (even before bankruptcy), because it isn’t gimmicky.
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
BC LIONS FOREVER!!!!
Canadian Football was a staple of the early ESPN years. God, I hate the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Warren Moon led Edmonton Eskimos
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by Fire Starkey on Apr 17, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Back when there were American teams, I presume.
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m just saying that because you might possibly have too much time on your hands. I’m looking out for your future, Internet friend.
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I haven’t seen a game in like 2 years. I have watched games in the past. I have been to plenty of B.C. Lions games as a kid.
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
good…don’t forget to hit the books! It’s ok to root for the Lions…just make sure you work hard!
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I am working hard. Just for you carp.
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
good. Let me know when you’ve finished the VESPR for Osmium on the periodic table.
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Yeah I’m not a science guy. Sorry.
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
bullshit.
wait until you take organic chem before you decide that. Don’t take gen chem, physics, and bio and think science isn’t for you. There’s cool stuff beyond the boring shit they teach at that level. Have uncle Spazzy how to do PCR or gel electrophoresis.
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Chem was my least fav class in HS. Then I took 1A at Cal and loved it and switched…
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Apr 17, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
But what will I do with my masterful command of prose and my wit if I’m in science?
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
write papers and grants or patents and memos. I write a lot.
minor in English if you want. Or major in it and minor in science. I’ve found a healthy balance between hardcore science & social science/liberal arts classes to be nice blend. That way you don’t overdo it.
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I love how I am having my life decided by a man I don’t know.
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
What will you do with your masterful command of prose and my wit if you’re NOT in science?
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Apr 17, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
*your wit
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Apr 17, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
What will you do with your masterful command of prose and wit if you’re NOT in science to earn money?
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Apr 17, 2009 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Professional jai alai player.
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
What will you do with your masterful command of prose and wit if you’re NOT in science to earn money, besides getting your knees broken by Cuban hucksters who told you to miss the fronton at a particular point in the game for the bookees?
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Apr 17, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d definitely be interested in seeing some old CLF games where Tedford was a quarterback.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
BTW, it’s impossible to find Tedford CFL playing days pics. I tried. I searched like 20 google image pages…no dice.
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The camera hasn’t been invented in Canada yet. The VCR just arrived last year.
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey Rollubears or anyone else…
Maybe you can help me out with this. I hear a lot about how American athletes don’t want to sign for teams in Canada because the endorsements opportunities are limited, however, from what I have seen the Canadian sports teams in the major american sports (Blue Jays, Raptors) seem to enjoy the status of Canada’s team, and games are broadcast throughout the country. Therefore, I would imagine that they would have all of Canada as their marketing base, comparing Canada’s 30 (?) million people against the bay area’s 5, I would think the opportunity for endorsements would be greater in Canada.
They're after our precious bodily fluids
Some people, like Steve ’It’s cold and they take your money’ Francis, aren’t very cultured so just follow stereotypes of Canada. The thing is, hockey is sooo big there that other sports get put on the back burner. Also, some people just want to be in their home country. People have their own reasons. I don’t really think the endorsements thing is true, because only great players get endorsements, so if you are a great player you will get them no matter location.
Canada gets screwed over a lot though my American leagues. Vancouver built a brand new stadium, trying to get a baseball team. MLB didn’t notice, but they did get a basketball team. Until the owner bitched his way out. The Expos also got screwed by their owner. And hockey teams got moved away from cities that, though small compared to the American cities the team was moved to, offered far more support and love to the teams.
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I won’t get into a political debate with you because I don’t like politics. I moved away from Canada when I was 7. I went to the hospital 3 times, but we had insurance so I can’t give you an opinion on the healthcare.
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
In fairness there are plenty of American cities that get screwed over by the rich owners
Charlotte Hornets, Seattle Supersonics, Cleveland Browns……
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Of course, but considering that Canada has 2 American professional sports teams outside of the NHL each screw over is magnified a lot more because it means the number of Canadian teams in the league is halved.
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
part of the problem, at least in the past, has been the exchange rate hurts canadian clubs, so players will end up having to sign for less to play for them.
also, the SkyDome (sorry, Rodgers Centre) sucks. it was recently sold to the Blue Jays for $1.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
when I went to Canada in the summer of ’07…it was a buck for a whatever. Straight up. Has it changed?
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
I’ve never been outside of BC so I really don’t know much about the rest of the country.
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
For a glorious month or so a few years back the Canadian dollar was better than the U.S.
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
it's a lot closer now
last time i was in canada, it was something like $1 = $1.20 or so. if it’s closer to 1:1 now, it’s less of an issue, but i know i’ve heard baseball free agents (or their agents, at least), cite this as a reason not to sign with the Blue Jays in the past.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
FML!!! I know we don’t do politics here, but this made blood pressure go up. Why, you ask? Because I think if she ran, she might somehow actually win.
Palin drew approximately 3,000 people to the Vanderburgh County Right to Life fundraising dinner in Evansville, an annual banquet that typically attracts some of the GOP’s top national talent. Her sold-out appearance in a local exhibition hall prompted organizers to set up a paid closed-circuit broadcast at a nearby auditorium for a large spillover crowd and led local authorities to close down nearby streets.
"This is always a large event," said David O’Steen, executive director of National Right to Life. "There was a lot of excitement about this among pro-life people. She is very well-known and respected in the pro-life movement."
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Don’t worry, even if she gets the nomination, she won’t win the general. Unless Obama fucks up big time.
I think most in the Republican party realise by now that she screwed up McCain’s chances of winning the general election.
JAI HO!
yes, but there are so many men and women out there that will vote because a) she’s not black and b) she’s cutesy.
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
She’s a maverick!
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Apr 17, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I love the e-mails I get sometimes
There will be a loud H2 and H2/O2 balloon demo in the courtyard area today ~ 2 pm.
They just place a torch 6" below the baloons…KABOOM!
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oddly enough
in my time working at a party supply store in high school, i discovered that mixture ended with the loudest bang.
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by chowder on Apr 17, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
not rec'd for not actually rec'ing!
Still happy over the fact that the Nets signed Ryan Anderson. Now if only they can sign Leon Powe after this year...
by yellow fever on Apr 17, 2009 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Q for lawyers:
This is one thing I’ve always been puzzled by. Yoo has taken shit from EVERYONE, and everyone seems to hate his guts. Yet wasn’t he simply charged with the assignment of legally analyzing controversial interrogation methods? And after analysis of the law and dozens of examples of what may or may not constitute torture, he basically said “the law, as I interpret it, shows that slapping and waterboarding do not condone torture.”
Isn’t there a TREMENDOUS gray area for what constitutes “torture?” How is his assessment of they grayest of gray areas any different or worse than any number of controversial interpretations by justices nationwide? Why is there so much vitriol directed at him personally?
He doesn’t himself CONDONE torture, he didn’t say “lolz guyz I love torture!” All he was given was an assignment to analyze whether certain methods constitute torture, and he found they didn’t. So if anything, people should be criticizing his intelligence or legal acumen or whatever, not saying he should be criminally prosecuted (what friggin law did HE break!?)
What’s the deal?
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Apr 17, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, giving shitty advice is not criminal
though I think a more thoughtful approach could have been used, especially if one takes a look at the broader context of an action.
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by Rocksanddirt on Apr 17, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
While I mostly agree with you…the argument isn’t that he should be prosecuted for his analysis itself, but rather that he should be prosecuted for authorizing (in his role as a government official) the use of methods that violate intl human rights laws.
Btw there is precedent for this kind of thing being prosecutable in both Supreme Court cases and the Nuremberg trials. I’m not a lawyer so I can’t tell you how applicable it is.
My opinion:
Writing a memo supporting what international custom and law would define as unlawful torture (as in violates the Geneva Convention and other international standards) is probably not criminal conduct but the argument can be made that it is. And let’s be clear, international law and custom would clearly find that the methods used under the Bush admin were criminal. However, the Obama admin has already said that those American people directly involved in torture will NOT be prosecuted, so it stands to reason that the guy who wrote the memo won’t be prosecuted either. That’s quite disappointing and shows you the nature of politics. While Obama routinely bashed Guantamo and the Bush admin’s torture methods in his campaign, he is actively protecting CIA/Bush/War machine members. It’s in line with his position that lawsuits for extraordinary rendition cannot be had against the federal government because of “National Security” (the same position held by the Bush admin), thereby blocking those lawsuits. These two positions have been a blow to civil libertarians who hoped Obama would present a shift of policy in these areas.
As for Yoo, let’s be clear. Sometimes you are asked to write a memo and other times you are asked to write a memo supporting a certain position. Yoo was asked to write a memo supporting the use of torture. Whether he did so because he believed the law supported his views or because he hoped for political favors only he can answer. However, at the time they were written many many international law scholars (and law students) protested his views. In other words, it was not a “hindsight is 20/20” thing but something that was clear at the time.
IMO he’s a scum. Would I wish that he didn’t work at Boalt? Yes. Do I wish he were fired? Yes. Do I think Boalt should fire him? Not necessarily. But I would hope that staff and students challenge him to the point that his conviction in his memos are changed and that he realizes torture is inconsistent with fundamental human rights no matter who the enemy.
by oaktownmario on Apr 17, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
But he didn’t authorize them. He merely gave legal justification for their being authorized. It was members of the Bush admin who actually authorized the methods…
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Apr 17, 2009 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't even read those articles.
I get to upset.
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by Rocksanddirt on Apr 17, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
the word you are grasping for is "softcock"
but “weaksauce” will do… cause scheduling decent teams are going to kill any chance of going to a bowl with the clown for a coach you got.
Auburn Athletics Director Jay Jacobs said Wednesday a proposed made-for-TV Auburn-UCLA football game in 2010 didn’t get off the ground because the Tigers already have a full schedule and didn’t want to give up a home game.
via al.com
THANKS FOR THAT INFORMATION ON THE AUBURN SCHEDULE!!!
DO YOU KNOW WHERE I CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT THE AUBURN SCHEDULE? THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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What the what is that?
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It’s a too-small picture of the capslock key being circled? Either way, it’s a response to your emphatic reply.
NO I CAN’T STOP YELLING ‘CAUSE THAT’S HOW I TALK! AIN’T YOU NEVER SEEN MY MOVIES?
Whose domicile? OUR DOMICILE!
My all-caps response was about the stunning realization that you were giving me Auburn scheduling news. It wasn’t angry. It was excited. VERY excited.
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here i thought you would love to mock a program too pathetic to schedule ucla. i mean, don’t you at least have a quasi-scientific curiosity about what the bottom of the barrel looks and smells like?
I am going to assume I am the bottom of the barrel. So, I already know all that information.
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Dammit! I hate it when SBnation decides to do me a favor by needlessly formatting!
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, be thankful, some people knock off early every time.
There’s no medicine for that.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Apr 17, 2009 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry about that, I found some dolphin porn and wanted to download it to give to Rags.
the Maharg is above catch phrases
everyone quit working and started looking at youtube videos
of teens singing badly, or middleaged british ladies singing nicely.
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by Rocksanddirt on Apr 17, 2009 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Here comes the Party Yacht...
So says Okanes. (Though the PRileytariat still rules at the moment.)
One of the more notable developments over the past two practices is the improvement of quarterback Brock Mansion. He’s struggled for much of the spring with his accuracy, but the light bulb seems to be turning on a bit. He is looking more comfortable and confident, and Thursday night made several good throws in a variety of drills and plays.
While it appears Kevin Riley still is very much the leader of the pack, it seemed in recent practices that Beau Sweeney had passed Mansion in the competition for No. 2. But that notion seems a bit premature now. Saturday’s final scrimmage will be revealing for Mansion, as well as all the quarterbacks.
Coach Jeff Tedford has made a point all spring not to single out either of the quarterbacks either positively or negatively, and he reiterated Thursday night that the competition is still wide open and nobody has an edge.
" They’ve all done a nice job of improving every day, and making mistakes and learning," he said.
Tedford acknowledged that Mansion has looked better the past two practices, but again quickly pointed out that each quarterback has had highs and lows this spring.
"He’s made a lot of strides. They all have," Tedford said. "Brock has done a nice job teh past two days. He’s been pretty sharp."
Both Tedford and defensive coordinator Bob Gregory said the final scrimmage won’t have huge implications as far as determining a pecking order for the fall. Tedford acknowledged that Cal seems to be set at tackle with Mike Tepper on the left and Mitchell Schwartz on the right. Chris Guarnero seems to be locked in at center as well. But although the Bears seem to have settled in with Mark Boskovich at left guard and Chet Teofilo at right guard, Tedford said those positions will remain competitive in the fall.
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Soooooo…another long summer of guessing who the starting quarterback will be. Awesome.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
Not necessarily, if Riley remains the clear “leader of the pack.” Maybe there will just be a training camp battle for # 2, like Riley v. Reed, 2007.
Can’t wait to hear the reports from the scrimmage!
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Yeah, I think this is a competition for second place right now.
by Tedfordisgod on Apr 17, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
We;re actually going to be twittering in updates. So, feel free to follow the spring game live at http://twitter.com/GoldenBlogs
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No guessing. Riley’s the starter. Just maintaining the healthy competition.
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... to be continued
by Thoroughbred on Apr 17, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
light bulb seems to be turning on a bit.
Okanes’ thinking on that one: ‘Metaphors are good. I want as many metaphors as possible. HOW ABOUT I COMBINE 2 OF THEM!!!’
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by rollonubears on Apr 17, 2009 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
“COLVIN. The officials…have YET TO MAKE A CALL.”
“WE STILL DO NOT HAVE A SIGNAL THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE!!!!”
“HOW ARE YOU GOING TO REVIEW SOMETHING WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE SOMETHING TO REVIEW???”
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash Kunnath on Apr 18, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Having never seen this game on TV, only in person, it was awesome.
Weird that Colvin got criticized for reaching out for the TD – he was doing nothing of the sort. He was just holding the ball in his hands like all receivers do after they catch a pass.
by Tedfordisgod on Apr 18, 2009 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I honestly can’t think of any other play Marcus Ezeff has ever made, other than when he drew a stupid penalty earlier in that game.
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by rollonubears on Apr 18, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
But that has to be one of the Top 10 plays in Cal history. So that is worth something.
by Tedfordisgod on Apr 18, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah. Sadly, the season was canceled after that game because of an avalanche. We never got to know how the season would turn out.
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by rollonubears on Apr 18, 2009 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
He intercepted Kevin Craft twice in this year’s game. Remember, he was injured after the Oregon game, and I don’t think he returned until the AF Bowl.
Ezeff is always hitting people. He’s one of the most underrated players on the team
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by Thoroughbred on Apr 18, 2009 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I find when I watch games in person I don’t really process what happens for each individual player (in part due to my crappy seats). That’s why I usually skim through the game when I get home. I do remember from the UCLA game the UCLA drum major pumping his fist and making them play the fight song after the failed fake punt. It was the section next to mine. It was fantastic.
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by rollonubears on Apr 18, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Who didn’t intercept Kevin Craft twice last year?
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash Kunnath on Apr 18, 2009 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Trivia question? Because I believe the answer is Darian Hagan. Is that the game he dropped 2?
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by rollonubears on Apr 18, 2009 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I just realized I read your comment with the wrong tone in mind and I came across as an idiot. My bad.
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by rollonubears on Apr 18, 2009 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I knew it was one of the games I went to.
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by rollonubears on Apr 18, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Back in the day
Gamedays 1982 – 1987 started with a trip to Top Dog for a couple of Brats with Hot German mustard. That was followed by a visit to Togo’s for a regular #24 with an extra scoop of avocado (which we saved for halftime). Drinks were brought in with us, right next to the oranges (back then there wasn’t any trouble with bringing in your own beverages).
Post game meals mainly consisted of a couple of Golden Bears at Henry’s, followed by pitchers at Manny’s or Kips.
Those were the days.
Yeah, well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.
Correction: There WAS a Togo’s near campus.
It was on Bancroft right east of Bancroft Clothing Company – in the same shopping plaza as Avant Carde, Copy Central and that healthy food store that I’ve never seen anyone eat at.
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