5.1.09 Oaktown Is Trying To Get Us In Trouble With The SBN Higher Ups DBD
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 12:36 AM PDT
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OK, I got your attention.
Bet you though this was a carp NSFW DBD . . .
WRONG! It's about the Pussies in Palo Alto.
In honor of Cal Rugby's National Semifinal appearance vs. Army today at 7 p.m. at the Furd, I decided to look back at Stanfurd Rugby's shameful forfeit of 2001. I'm sure most of you diehard Cal fans are aware of this, but here's the rundown of the March 2001 events from the Daily Cal:
In a bizarre turn of events for one of Cal's oldest and most legendary sports events, the Stanford rugby team has forfeited its April 7 game against the Bears, citing injury and the team's inability to challenge Cal's squad.
"Cal and others have pointed out that the fear of losing should not be an excuse for a forfeit," Stanford coach Franck Boivert wrote in an e-mail to both rugby programs obtained by The Daily Californian. "Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety."
An interesting series of emails betwen the coaches is available here. Some interesting tidbits follow.
From the Furd head coach:
Taking the field against Cal this year would make a mockery out of the so-called "Big Game". The Stanford Rugby players have too much respect for the tradition and their predecessors from Stanford and Cal to ridicule this tradition. When there is a rivalry both rivals are on a similar level of competitiveness. When a feather weight is to fight a heavy weight, there is no rivalry, it is a farce, just like if a VW Bug was to race against a "Formula 1" car. Stanford playing Cal in rugby has reached this farcical stage, and Stanford Rugby wants to be no part of a farce.
Cal has offered to "dilute" their team in order to make the game competitive. This proposal has provoked much controversy and several sources very close to the Cal team pointed out that it would make no difference as the Cal second team may be the second best team in the Nation. Cal has also offered to look at this game as a learning experience. The Stanford players see no learning in being physically overrun and outmatched by a huge team, and views it more as a miserable afternoon.
Cal and others have pointed out that the fear of losing should not be an excuse for a forfeit. Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety. The Stanford Rugby players are all recreational athletes and the injury toll they had to pay this season is just too much.
So what about the future of the rivalry between Stanford and Cal? I am afraid the two programs are going in two different directions. Cal has professionalised their organization to a point of excellence similar to other varsity sports college programs. Stanford is still a Rugby club for students.
The answer is that in fact Cal is not in the same league. There is no parity between the programs, and not between Stanford and Cal. Who would imagine a college sport like football where one team has varsity status and basically recruits the best players and other teams in their league would be just club sports who recruits through flyers on their own campus? Every body would laugh at that, and would not take it seriously. Well this is exactly the situation in College Rugby. In Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, college championship is divided in club sports championship and varsity championship out of fairness; it will have to be the same in Rugby.
The question of the future of the Cal- Stanford game still remains. Maybe some year Stanford will have a team physically strong enough to challenge Cal, or may be one-day Rugby will be again a sport for the students.
To say the least, Cal legendary Coach Jack Clark was pissed:
As I have shared previously, my personal disappointment is immense. To cancel a match that has been played through the Great Depression and World Wars is a consequential decision. This unease must also be felt in the Stanford student body, alumni and athletic administration. We were hopeful that respect for this tradition would prevail in your Rugby Foundation meeting of the 10th of March, but are understanding of their position. How can you demand that a team contest a match, if the team doesn't want to? I'm sure it is a position that these proud individuals could never have contemplated.
We are similarly non-judgmental towards your players who were asked to vote on honoring this fixture. I can only imagine the confusion of those team members who desired to play. As custodians of this tradition, our approaches differ. I would have regarded the players' uncertainties in honoring this match as a significant coaching opportunity. But again, as stated in my earlier correspondence, I believe that coaching is a medium for life's lessons, not merely an exercise in winning and losing.
We do however take great umbrage at the content of your letter of forfeit. To suggest that your forfeiture of this match is in any manner helpful to the tradition, safety related, prudent or respectful is disingenuous. I found this to be a pathetic 'spin job'. I am in awe of your ability to continually lower the setting of the bar for Stanford rugby, without being challenged. To repeatedly insist that there are insurmountable structural advantages between our programs is a ridiculous overstatement. You have made an unpleasant habit of falsely detailing Cal's rugby advantages over Stanford. Naturally, we are proud that our players receive a varsity letter as the symbol of the 'Big C' is prestigious, but it is only symbolic. The similarities between our programs that you refuse to witness are far more essential. Neither program offers rugby scholarships or rugby specific financial aid of any type. Both institutions have lofty admissions requirements. We both likewise enjoy long successful histories, loyal generous alumni support, meaningful on campus support, good facilities and a paid coaching position.
Lastly, I found your closing comment concerning rugby one day being "again a sport for the students" insulting to the very ethos of sport. How dare you not compete and belittle the accomplishments of those who do.
Is there any other name for Stanford's cowardly actions othern than the P word? I don't think so. But what do you expect from the school that forfeited the first ever Rose Bowl Game in the third quarter against Michigan, because it was getting its ass kicked? This forfeit was such an embarrassment that the Rose Bowl committee (then it was called the Tournament of Roses game) decided to cancel all football games until 1916, and to instead entertain the crowds with CHARIOT RACING! Can you imagine, Stanfurd almost ruined the Rose Bowl for everyone (and when I say everyone I mean everyone in the Pac 10/Big 10 except for Cal).
But at least this forfeit gives us something other than The Play to use when we easily want to shut up an annoying Furd fan. So, with that in mind, HOORAY FOR PUSSIES!
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i imagine jack clark as being the real-life version of that dos equis “the most interesting man on earth” guy.
i'm here to clean your pool but i don't have a pool *bowchica bowow*
by ch0ster on May 1, 2009 12:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I went to a rugby game
and there was a fight breaking out and Jack Clark got there as fast I’ve ever seen a man with a very big limp go and he just reached into the fight, grabbed the Cal player’s rugby jersey with both hands and all of the fight went out of the Cal player and he just dropped his hands and got ready to play rugby again.
by LeonPowe on May 1, 2009 3:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you ever get the chance to hear him give a talk, do it.
He’s a bear of a man, played both football and rugby at Cal and has all kinds of love for the university and his lads. He’s one of those coaches that you’re glad to have representing your school/program.
by Yes We Cannon on May 1, 2009 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
say what you want about Stanfurd, but I’ll be damned if I stand by while you insult chariot racing.
BEAU SWEENEY DRINKS ZIMA
by Spazzy Mcgee on May 1, 2009 1:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed!
I settle all disagreements with a chariot race…TO THE DEATH!
ill turn your 501's into 499's
by GoldenBear421 on May 1, 2009 2:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For those who just want the CliffNotes of this awesome Bulls-Celtics series
Game 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW4UFPgmg_U
Game 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvqbYqTuB0M
Game 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkyA-pUtnmA
Game 5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKfY-tvDv9U
Game 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bu-wo_zG9Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Bza677jctg
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash on May 1, 2009 4:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn’t this belong in, say, some kind of open thread related to the NBA playoffs?
BEAU SWEENEY DRINKS ZIMA
by Spazzy Mcgee on May 1, 2009 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it belongs in, say, some kind of open thread related to the NHL playoffs.
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he’s trying to reach out to people who haven’t been following along this whole time…
JAI HO!
by Rishi on May 1, 2009 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is there. But this series transcends basketball.
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash on May 1, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wanted Twist's swine flu DBD!
Still holding out hope that Ryan Anderson will capitulate and grant him that interview he's been asking for for months now.
by yellow fever on May 1, 2009 6:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Someday, yellow fever. Someday.
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 7:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wanted Twist's yellow fever DBD
I hear it’s reaching epidemic proportions!
Whose domicile? OUR DOMICILE!
by Berkelium97 on May 1, 2009 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wanted yellow fever's yellow fever DBD
That would be a serious pandemic.
Marshawnthusiastic Jahvidtician and member of the PRileytariat.
by Ohio Bear on May 1, 2009 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im not sure it can live up to the hype anymore.
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I changed the name on Oaktowns DBD. I know somebody might complaina bout free speech or something like that, but I also know that the SBN Higher ups want absolutely no swearing in the titles. I realize the word “Pussy” is sort of in the gray area there, but felt it was better to err on the side of caution. Especially if we are trying to get people like Sandy Barbour etc to read.
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 7:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well thanks a lot Twist!
You start losing “steam” according to you and your wife; you ask for help with the DBDs; I oblige with a great title; and BOOM!, just like that, my DBD title is gone in some CIAesque rendition act. It just doesn’t work the same with the new title.
At least can I tell everyone what the title was? Not that you haven’t ruined it!
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You could edit the name in to the post if you so desire. I am incredibly thankful for you and for berkliums and anybody elses DBD. But I also know what SBN has told us. Im just trying to find a great balance.
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have erred on the side of Pussy my friend
How ironic!
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't feel bad, I'm just giving you a hard time
but I did honestly think that Pussy was ambiguous enough to escape censorship.
I’ll have a talk with Blez and straighten him out. We’ll be posting camel toes, horse toes, and all kind of toes soon eneough!
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didnt feel bad. And honestly this isnt like a first amendment protected space. Its not a democracy here. Its a Hydrocy. And if he doesnt like what you write, he punches you in the face. I was saving you from an untimely face punching.
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you kidding me?
I fought Hydro once and his best attack was to throw three spatulas at me while running away and hiding in the food pantry.
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those spatulas weren’t just regular spatulas. They were single-piece silicon spatulas – very high quality!
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by HydroTech on May 1, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hydro weilds them like ninja stars!
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What was the original title?
I'm old enough to understand. Jerks.
by rollonubears on May 1, 2009 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
5.1.09 Pussy DBD
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you just taught him a new word.
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My only issue with this DBD is that if you’re going to censor the title, on the premise that leaving that word would discourage someone like Sandy Barbour from reading this blog, then you have to censor the use of the word in the comments as well….or we all agree to some self-imposed censorship and use our better judgement and refrain from using the word going forward. If someone is going to get turned off by the word in the title of the DBD, they’re going to get turned off by the word in all the subsequent posts within the DBD.
I've lost the Nyan in me
by dballisloose on May 1, 2009 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck are we going to have one of these massive debates now?
I'm old enough to understand. Jerks.
by rollonubears on May 1, 2009 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In order to cut off "one of these massive debates"
I’d like to state that I’m cool with Twist’s Orwellian censorship. I understand, even though I thought Pussy was ambiguous enough to get away with. I was just trying to help out with the DBDs and couldn’t think of a better title. No big deal tho. All my comments related to it are in the spirit of fucking around.
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its cool, I’m just a bit of a pussy…..joking. And I wasn’t trying to be too serious about it, though in re-reading my comments I can see how you might interpret my tone as being condemning, and that’s not my intent at all.
I just thought it was a little silly for Twist to think that Sandy Barbour would care about the title but not care about all the random shit we all post about.
I've lost the Nyan in me
by dballisloose on May 1, 2009 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didnt necessarily alter the title bc of Sandy B. That was one reason, but ultimately an auxiliary one.
I altered the title, bc SBN higher ups have informed us directly that we should not use or allow swear words in titles. Its as simple as that.
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t be a pussy, stand up to the SBN higher ups
I've lost the Nyan in me
by dballisloose on May 1, 2009 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I would need more Nyan. I have an insufficient amount of Nyan.
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s hope that it doesn’t turn out to be the case, but I might need one of my balls removed…..that would SERIOUSLY reduce the amount of Nyan in me
I've lost the Nyan in me
by dballisloose on May 1, 2009 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you are serious, that sounds like an unfortunate medical situation and I hope you get better soon. 100% serious, no joke.
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it happens, I’m putting that little boy in a jar and keeping it on my desk at work…..just to show my boss “I bust my balls for this company!”
I've lost the Nyan in me
by dballisloose on May 1, 2009 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
sweet jeezus I hope it doesn't come to that.
Go Bears Go
by Rocksanddirt on May 1, 2009 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good advice!
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Id rather just stand up to OakTownMario.
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude I would so kick your ass
in thumb wrestling, dice wars, and chess!
(Now picking up on grandmas . . . I’ll give you that).
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The grandmas are desperate because they’ve just been evicted…
They flock to Twist like freshmen to cheap beer.
It's seriously too bad that there's no building or complex around that might have a large supply of sports drinks.
by thenick on May 1, 2009 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NAILED IT!
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What’s your definition of ‘swear word’? Perhaps you could provide a list of words that we are not allowed to put in titles.
It's seriously too bad that there's no building or complex around that might have a large supply of sports drinks.
by thenick on May 1, 2009 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I know for sure these four:
Pussy
Pussy
Pussy
Pussy
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about George Carlin's list?
The Seven Dirty Words:
Shit
Piss
Fuck
Cunt
Cocksucker
Motherfucker
Tits
Or maybe the Incomplete List of Impolite Words
It's seriously too bad that there's no building or complex around that might have a large supply of sports drinks.
by thenick on May 1, 2009 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have an issue with the four letter “c” word, not sure why I just have always felt it was in really bad form to use it unless you’re really really pissed and think someone is complete and utter scum.
I've lost the Nyan in me
by dballisloose on May 1, 2009 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it is a particularly reprehensible word as well. I have issues with some of the others, as well, however I’m not going to censor George Carlin when I post the Seven Dirty Words.
It's seriously too bad that there's no building or complex around that might have a large supply of sports drinks.
by thenick on May 1, 2009 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like I said, it is kind of a gray area. Pussy isnt quite on the same level of fuck or shit, certainly. Nonetheless, I just felt it better to err on the side of caution here. Its important to pick your battles and OakTownMario’s DBD isnt exactly a battle Im choosing.
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for making me feel important Twist
Thanks a lot.
It was a crappy enough day when my therapist told me that she couldn’t handle me as a patient anymore! Now this! I think I’m going to become an EMO kid!
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it makes you feel any better, you are worthless to me.
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it makes you feel any better, this.
the Maharg is above catch phrases
by Maharg on May 1, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you were worried about such matters, I’d consider pussy to be degrading to women. When you try to offend another man by calling him a pussy, you’re essentially calling him a woman.
Also, this DBD is essentially calling the furd women. I find that insulting to all women everywhere.
by CaliforniaBone on May 1, 2009 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The reason SBN has asked us (the site Authors) not to swear in story titles is that SBN is set up to submit our stories to, among others, Google News, and if our story titles contain profanity, Google will no longer consider our site a ‘news organization’. What Google’s list is, I don’t know, but the freedom to swear in story titles isn’t really worth the exposure that Google News brings us.
Of course, that only really applies to the stuff that us Marshawnthusiasts write. Exercising censorship over FanPosts (and FanPost titles) is not necessarily a bad idea for other reasons, but I’m not sure that SBN would direct us one way or the other on this issue.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on May 1, 2009 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blah! News organization!
It's seriously too bad that there's no building or complex around that might have a large supply of sports drinks.
by thenick on May 1, 2009 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, I know. But Google News has a big reach, so I think it’s worth playing ball with them.
It’s actually a big pain in the butt to get listed with them. I’m glad SBN did all the dirty work.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on May 1, 2009 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know, I just googled the P word and got the following results:
Results 1 – 10 of about 100,000,000 for pussy [definition]. (0.09 seconds)
So I’m not sure what to make of that.
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Google and Google News are different beasts. Also, I’m not entirely sure I was correct in my second paragraph above. It merits further investigation, but for the time being, I actually Twist was more than prudent in taking the action he did.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on May 1, 2009 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball travels to Arizona:
Fri., May 1 at Arizona Sancet Stadium, Tucson, Ariz. 7:00 p.m.
Sat., May 2 at Arizona Sancet Stadium, Tucson, Ariz. 6:00 p.m.
Sun., May 3 at Arizona Sancet Stadium, Tucson, Ariz. 12:00 p.m.
RADIO: KALX Radio (90.7 FM) will broadcast the May 1-3 Cal-UA games. Gametracker available on www.CalBears.com.
BEAR NOTES: Cal (19-23, 6-12) visits Arizona (19-21, 5-13) for a three-game conference series this weekend at Sancet Stadium (Jerry Kindall Field). The Golden Bears recently played No. 2-ranked Arizona State tough at Evans Diamond – losing 3-1, winning 10-6 and losing 6-5. It was the first time this season the Sun Devils had to play a third game of a series to determine the series’ winner. The Bears have been led lately by junior second baseman Jeff Kobernus, who was named the April 20 Pac-10 Player of the Week, after going 11-for-19 (.579), with two doubles, three home runs (including a grand slam) and 12 RBI versus Stanford, UC Davis and Oregon. Last week, Kobernus went 8-for-16 with two doubles, a home run and five RBI against Stanford and Arizona State. He is currently batting .353 and is on a career-high 12-game hitting streak (26-for-51, .510, 4-2B, 5-HR, 19 RBI). Cal’s other Pac-10 Player of the Week recipient this season is sophomore outfielder/first baseman Mark Canha, who leads the Bears with a .390 average with a team-high 12 home runs and 39 RBI. Canha, the March 3 Pac-10 POW after Cal’s sweep at Long Beach State, is also first in the Pac-10 with 62 hits and 112 total bases. He had a career-high 19-game hitting streak from March 9-April 10 and has hit safely in 39 of 42 games this season. The Bears lead the conference 456 hits, 58 home runs and 747 total bases, and are second behind Arizona (.315) with a .305 team batting average. Cal’s tentative starter Friday is freshman right-hander Erik Johnson, who is 3-4 with a 4.00 ERA and has 44 strikeouts (second on the team) in 46.0 innings. Johnson, who started the season as a closer and is eighth in the Pac-10 with four saves, recently threw 7.1 innings with a career-high seven strikeouts April 24 versus Arizona State after an 8.0 innings effort with six strikeouts in a victory over Oregon April 17. Nine of the Bears’ opponents this season, including Arizona, were 2008 NCAA Regional participants. Cal’s 2009 schedule is considered the nation’s third toughest by Boyd’s World.
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 7:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Softball has final homestand:
The No. 13/14 California Golden Bears (33-15, 8-7 Pac-10) return home for a three-game weekend series at Levine-Fricke Field. On Friday, the Bears host No. 7/8 Arizona in a game that will be broadcast on Fox Sports Net. First pitch is at 3 p.m. On Saturday, the No. 6/7 Arizona State Sun Devils open a two-game set with a 1 p.m. first pitch. The series wraps up with the final home game of the year for the Bears on Sunday, May 3 at 12 p.m.
Cal moved up in both polls this week, coming in at No. 14 in the ESPN.com/USA Softball Top-25 poll and at No. 13 in the USA Today/NFCA poll. The Pac-10 continues to dominate the polls with four of the top-five teams in the USA Today/NFCA poll coming out of the conference. Oregon and Oregon State are the only teams in the Pac-10 not ranked in the top-25.
Junior pitcher Marissa Drewrey was back to form last week, striking out 15 batters in 14.1 innings of work. Drewrey allowed just two earned runs in her two complete-game victories. She threw her third one-hitter of the season against Oregon on Sunday, coming within one out of tossing a no-hitter. With two outs behind her in the top of the seventh, Oregon sent a pinch hitter to the plate who rifled the first pitch she saw down the left field line to break up the no-hit bid. It was the sixth time in Drewrey’s career that she threw a one-hitter. It was the fifth one-hitter of the season for the Cal pitching staff. The game was also Drewrey’s team-leading eighth shut out of the season.
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 7:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oaktown loves pussy.
Dont forget to do the PREDICT IT!!!!!!!!!!!
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 7:51 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Definitely Rec'd!
And not the “Rec’d” where you just say “Rec’d” but don’t actually Rec. This is the real “Rec’d.”
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 8:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best article
Some goals are so rare that only a handful of players can accomplish them in a given season.
Jahvid Best is one of the nation’s fastest players.
Last season, only eight Football Bowl Subdivision players rushed for 1,500 yards. Seven of them had more than 200 carries. The one player who reached 1,500 yards in fewer than 200 carries is part of an even more exclusive group.
How exclusive? The answer is in this week’s mailbag.
Best of the best
From John in Alameda, Calif.: It seems that California running back Jahvid Best flew totally under the radar last season. When was the last time a running back rushed for 1,500 yards and still averaged more than 8 yards per carry like Best did?
Considering Best didn’t make any first-team All-America lists last season, perhaps he did fly under the radar – and I do mean fly.
Best is one of the fastest players in the nation and definitely the most explosive. Even though he missed a game against Arizona State, he still rushed for 1,580 yards on 194 attempts – an average of 8.14 yards per carry.
How rare is that? He’s one of just three running backs this decade who averaged 8.0 yards per carry while getting at least 150 attempts.
In 2005, Heisman recipient Reggie Bush of USC averaged 8.7 yards while rushing for 1,740 yards on 200 attempts. In 2001, BYU’s Luke Staley averaged 8.07 yards when he rushed for 1,582 yards on 196 attempts.
Some players have had higher averages, but not enough attempts. For example, Houston’s Anthony Aldridge averaged 10.09 yards in ’06, but only had 95 carries.
Obviously, Best is in rare company. He’s no longer flying under the radar. If he duplicates last season’s performance, he may join Bush as a Heisman winner.
by danzig on May 1, 2009 8:25 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Best has had the cnnsi and rivals front page, how long until the espn front page?
They're after our precious bodily fluids
by chowder on May 1, 2009 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My insiders say Tuesday morning.
JAI HO!
by Rishi on May 1, 2009 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DUDE THEY'RE GOING TO CURSE BEST WITH ALL THIS EXPOSURE
AHHHHH STOP IT STOP IT!!!
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash on May 1, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, what happened to SBN??
Did my use of the P word cause it to shut down? Or was it Twist’s Orwellian censorship?
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 9:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FREE MUMIA!
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heavy handed Orwellian censorship by Twist?
I think that might get CALumbus Bear very excited.
Marshawnthusiastic Jahvidtician and member of the PRileytariat.
by Ohio Bear on May 1, 2009 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
After I posted my upside-down DBD yesterday, SBNation appeared to retaliate against me too. When I would try to “z” my way through the comments, instead of sending me down to the highlighted comment, the page would send me to the top while scrolling through the comments (un-highlighting them while not letting me see them)! I don’t understand why it was happening, but it was some sort of poetic justice from SBN, I suppose. We have to fight the power, oaktown. Stay strong.
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by Berkelium97 on May 1, 2009 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SBN = The New Evil Empire!
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4121294
WHY IS THE MWC TRYING TO RUIN COLLEGE FOOTBALL!?!?!?! JUST ASK TO BE A BCS CONFERENCE INSTEAD OF THIS SHIT.
I'm old enough to understand. Jerks.
by rollonubears on May 1, 2009 9:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats a lot of all-caps.
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m no fan of the BCS. But can someone explain to me how the BCS is like “communism”? My political theory class is but a distant memory, so I’m having trouble with the analogy.
Marshawnthusiastic Jahvidtician and member of the PRileytariat.
by Ohio Bear on May 1, 2009 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The BCS is like communism in that most people are either unsure or mistaken in how it actually works, but almost everyone hates and fears it, so if you want to smear something, regardless of its composition or merits, you can simply name-drop ‘communism’ to smear the subject under discussion and automatically win your argument. It’s like using 9/11 in an argument, only in reverse.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on May 1, 2009 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions 7 recs
rec’d for posting exactly what I was thinking
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by Berkelium97 on May 1, 2009 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rec’d for confirming what I suspected — that the congressdouche was just trying to dumb the discussion down.
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by Ohio Bear on May 1, 2009 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shut up, commie.
Go ride your brotorcycle.
JAI HO!
by Rishi on May 1, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
my soda is flat. THANKS COMMUNISM
BEAU SWEENEY DRINKS ZIMA
by Spazzy Mcgee on May 1, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
mmm…soda…
Honk if you think Rags is great!
by AndBears on May 1, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In Soviet Russia, soda flattens you!
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on May 1, 2009 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TERRORIST
Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!
by GoldBlooded on May 1, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Praise be to Bak Bak that SBN is back up and running
SFExaminer’s Rob Calonge has gone hog wild with interviews with Cal’s free agents. First up: Anthony Felder
It’s not like Felder was injured during the entire offseason. He was only injured when it was time to showcase his talents to NFL evaluators. “It’s really frustrating any time you’re working towards anything, to get a setback, and there’s nothing you could’ve really done to prevent it,” he explained. “You know, you’re working towards something and you tweak one little muscle, one time, in one drill, and then you gotta’ sit out for three or four weeks, rehab it, and try to get it back up to speed. It’s really frustrating.”
If you’ve been keeping up with this space, you already know that I’ve wondered about how the Cal linebackers fell off of the radars of most talent scouts. In an attempt to see if I was the only one that thought that, I asked Felder if he too was surprised at how little coverage or respect that he and his teammates got since the end of the 2008 season.
Yeah, it’s exactly like you said. There was, you know, a lot of attention put on the linebacking corps going into the season and through most of the season. Yeah, when it came to draft day, actually through most of the pre-draft process, there wasn’t a lot of attention around any of us.Out of the 10 teams showing interest in signing the fullback after the draft, Ta’ufo’ou pared his list down to four before finally deciding to make a move to the “Windy City” to become…err…remain a Bear. NFL Bears fans should start practicing how to say his name starting now, because there’s a good chance that they’ll need to say it at the water cooler on Monday mornings this coming season.
I think the main thing that caught my eye was the fact that I could go in there and fight for the starting job and just be able to participate on special teams, and make the 53-man roster.One last interview: Nick Sundberg
Sundberg isn’t just paying lip-service either. While I was talking to him, he was on his way to…yeah, you guessed it, practice. His drive and determination has made him one of the best long snappers in the country and also has him taking those talents to the next level with the Carolina Panthers of the NFL.
Not bad for a guy who was told by Arizona’s Mike Stoops, coming out of high school, that he wasn’t good enough to play on their team in any capacity. Sundberg’s the one laughing now, but to his credit, those types of criticisms only served to make him work harder.
Actually, it made me want to work harder to spite him, you know? I just wanted to go to another Pac-10 school, just so we could play them every year.
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by Berkelium97 on May 1, 2009 9:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SI has another preseason top-25. Pac-10 entrants include USC (4), Oregon (8), Oregon St (18), Cal (20)
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by Berkelium97 on May 1, 2009 9:57 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My regional occupation program bus never came to pick us up, so I’m on the computer in school.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 1, 2009 10:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Right as I am leaving for school. You and me rotate. We have a good system going on.
I'm old enough to understand. Jerks.
by rollonubears on May 1, 2009 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like it.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 1, 2009 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How sweet, another match made on CGB
I've lost the Nyan in me
by dballisloose on May 1, 2009 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m back. GTFO Rated-R
I'm old enough to understand. Jerks.
by rollonubears on May 1, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So
I just got things figured out at work yesterday: I’ll be doing the HydroTech thing over the summer, including camp in August, and during the fall as well. I figured I’d be doing this, but its just nice to have everything set. Apparently, with the intense practice schedule in August, I’ll be devoting a majority of my day, 6 days a week, to working, which will be sweet.
Also, I got to drive a golf cart through the center of campus to transport a pallet’s worth of Gatorade from Haas to Memorial yesterday. I love my job.
Alright, fine, I admit it! "Hydration Technician" really DOES just mean "water boy!"
by giantfan5 on May 1, 2009 10:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love your job too, and look forward to some good inside info. Congrats on getting things settled, take good care of our boys out there!
I've lost the Nyan in me
by dballisloose on May 1, 2009 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats. I look forward to whatever delicious nuggets of information you can provide for us during camp.
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by Berkelium97 on May 1, 2009 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks guys!
Hopefully I’ll continue learning what to look for in practice so I can bring back better and better quality information.
Alright, fine, I admit it! "Hydration Technician" really DOES just mean "water boy!"
by giantfan5 on May 1, 2009 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here’s a hint, look for the players that have the most Nyan in them!
I've lost the Nyan in me
by dballisloose on May 1, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which housewife of Orange County is their favorite.
They're after our precious bodily fluids
by chowder on May 1, 2009 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you ever provide hydration for them while they’re working out? If so, we can finally find out if Ross benches more than Boateng!
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by Berkelium97 on May 1, 2009 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Ross squat-pressed more than any of the non-linemen, didn’t he?
I've lost the Nyan in me
by dballisloose on May 1, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't hydrate
but I DO keep track of nutrition for the team while they are working out. And JRoss benches more than any other receiver, if I recall correctly. I’ll check when I go in today.
Alright, fine, I admit it! "Hydration Technician" really DOES just mean "water boy!"
by giantfan5 on May 1, 2009 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Need more Marshall stories!
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
by carp on May 1, 2009 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wowzers
is it too late for a news & world report? We don’t have too many links. In fact the p-word:link ratio is prolly 4:1 or higher.
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
by carp on May 1, 2009 11:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s never too late for carp’s daily news and world report.
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by Berkelium97 on May 1, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Put that bad boy up
I think we need some legitimate content.
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are you saying? That we don’t have any legitimate content on this DBD? That is a Sanchezable thing to say.
Marshawnthusiastic Jahvidtician and member of the PRileytariat.
by Ohio Bear on May 1, 2009 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No I just meant we need more "legitimate" content
from people like you and me because the CGB “higher ups” were exercising dictatorial control over our DBD.
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Power to the people!
Marshawnthusiastic Jahvidtician and member of the PRileytariat.
by Ohio Bear on May 1, 2009 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I declare you Sanchez for not actually declaring oaktownmario Sanchez.
the Maharg is above catch phrases
by Maharg on May 1, 2009 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t have enough Nyan in me to pull the trigger on that.
Or was it because I’m a communist pussy?
Marshawnthusiastic Jahvidtician and member of the PRileytariat.
by Ohio Bear on May 1, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks…I just did below!
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
by carp on May 1, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, Rishi
for your stunningly insightful contributions to this DBD. I think I speak for everyone here when I say, “I’m glad you stopped by.”
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on May 1, 2009 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Anytime
I figured the ratio was dangerously low, so I’m doing my part to help make CGB completely unfriendly.
JAI HO!
by Rishi on May 1, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I was so close to letting you write something for the Meme Invitational.
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t lie. You were never willing.
JAI HO!
by Rishi on May 1, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you don’t write the Sanchez declaration one, it will be a real shame.
I'm old enough to understand. Jerks.
by rollonubears on May 1, 2009 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why?
I'm old enough to understand. Jerks.
by rollonubears on May 3, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't speak for me, but in this case, I agree with you
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey…don’t hat!
I’m clean shaven…but I think I’m gonna go with the unibomber beard soon.
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
by carp on May 1, 2009 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you feeling ok?
are you gonna start with a hooded sweatshirt and tweed coat also?
Go Bears Go
by Rocksanddirt on May 1, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So when and where do we vote for the meme madness?
In other words, Go Bears!
by royrules22 on May 1, 2009 11:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Starting tomorrow and in th eposts. I guess Ill put upa short fanshot later today with further information.
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to write my meme…I’m doing it now!
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
by carp on May 1, 2009 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you guys see that sick catch by Ryan Sweeney yesterday?
Saved the game for the A’s. Here’s a link to the video. Another link.
I liked how Kinsler tripped and almost fell on his thrown helmet (better seen in the second link).
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 11:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nah, I missed it. :( Im just happy Holliday finally stroked his first dong of the year.
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding
maybe that’ll get him going. He really needs to start pulling his weight.
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So if there was an SBN Title that read, “Holliday strokes his first dong of the year,” would that be a problem?
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by Ohio Bear on May 1, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No because he's the Dungeon Master!
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
God, thered be so many problems with that title that have NOTHING to do with any SBN rules or Sandy B accessability or anything like that.
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Problems?
You mean like with this title?
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by Ohio Bear on May 1, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahahahahah!
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tough choice for my fantasy team. I lost a 3-run HR from Kinsler, but gained a win from Braden. I guess them’s the breaks.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on May 1, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What gets you more points?
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The HR generally comes with an increase in avg. ops. runs rbis perhaps other things. The wins is only wins. But wins are generaly tougher to come by than HRs.
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
carp's news & world report
All links SF Gate unless otherwise noted.
MUNI rides going up to $2.00. Wow…such great service, too!
Stockton s-cans 90 cops. Just what that city needs!
Ex-Boxer aide goes to prison for cp.
ABC to put shows on Hulu (NYT). I like this!
Hillary’s learning to work under Obama (NYT).
Couple arrested for nooky in London’s Windsor Castle:
Queen Elizabeth II was at home at Windsor Castle, the sentries who guard her were on duty, and the large park surrounding the magnificent building was full of tourists on a Sunday afternoon.
So it didn’t take long for people to realize that something was out of order when an inebriated couple arrived from a nearby restaurant and began having sex on a grass bank outside the castle, according to witnesses.
“One window from the guardroom opened up and when a soldier saw what was going on he told his mates — and lots of windows opened up,” witness Mark Robinson told The Sun newspaper.
an anti-SNL piece. It needs something for non-election years.
Hydro will like this one…trouble in the kitchen.
CAMPING! Someone needs to take Avinash and others who have never been alone with a hungry bear.
This is lighthouse is neat. If you go, e-mail me. I’m a big fan of the Mendocino coast and I can recommend wineries, restaurants, lodging, and attractions. Selfishly, I hope Spazzy does his “Your California” series on this county soon.
Sports
Meet the new radial baseball bat:
He thinks he has an answer to all the shattered bats that have been hurtling across big-league infields in the past several years. It’s called the Radial Bat, and it’s made of 12 long wedges of wood bound together by a powerful adhesive.
Some college players who play in wood-bat leagues are using his bat. In trying to persuade Major League Baseball of the virtues of his invention, however, Dill has struck out swinging.
“Baseball is a very conservative institution,” he said. “I don’t think they’re going to be quick to change.”
Dill, 55, who has a master’s degree from MIT, said that while his bat may crack like a normal bat, it won’t shatter. That’s because even though two or three of the wedges might break, the other wedges would keep the bat intact.
Holliday hits his first homer of 2009. I bet fantasy owners are pumped about that! A’s win.
Ratto on Glenn Coffee. More niners rookies. Barrows on UFAs…including the tOSU linemen who was tazed twice (Sac Bee).
Oregon has a new “passing game” OC (Miller/The Leader).
Wilner on 2010 NFL prospects out of the Pac10:
15. Oregon TE Ed Dickson: Might be the league’s best tight end if it weren’t for that guy in Tucson.
14. USC TB Stafon Johnson: The best prospect of the Trojan TBs until McKnight becomes more consistent and proves he can run between the tackles.
13. USC OT Chris Charles Brown: The best OT prospect in the league not named Mitchell Schwartz (who’s a rising sophomore).
12. ASU LB Dexter Davis: Devils seem to produce a top-tier passing-rushing end/linebacker every few years.
11. USC TE Anthony McCoy: A much better prospect than his ‘08 stats (22 catches/11.6 ypc) would indicate.
10. USC FB Stanley Havili*: Arguably the best pass-catching fullback in the country, and he runs very well for a 225-pounder.
9. USC WR Damian Williams*: Borderline first-day pick. Good size and good hands and good, but not overwhelming, speed.
8. UCLA CB Alterraun Verner: As cornerback prospects, I like both Verner and Oregon’s Walter Thurmond more than Cal’s Syd’Quan Thompson, who’s several inches shorter than both.
7. Oregon CB Walter Thurmond: The best cover corner in the conference and has the size (6-foot) to go on the first day. But how will he run?
6. USC C Kris O’Dowd*: Possibly the top center in the country in ‘09, but that hardly guarantees a spot in the first round. (Alex Mack was the exception.)
5. USC DE Everson Griffen*: Yeah, yeah, I know. He didn’t even start in ‘08 and might not be a consistent impact player next fall. But there’s more than enough raw talent for Griffen to soar up the draft boards and land in the first or second round.
4. Cal TB Jahvid Best*: The best offensive player in the conference but perhaps not the best offensive prospect. Needs to show scouts he can be an every-down back (or something close to an every-down back). Small TBs usually don’t go very high, but the 5-10, 190-pound Best could be an exception because of his speed.
3. UCLA DT Brian Price*: Best interior lineman in the league, and we all know how valuable elite interior linemen are on draft day.
2. Arizona TE Rob Gronkowski*: He’s everything the scouts want in a tight end: Big (6-6, 265), fast, good hands, good routes … Gentlemen, start your salivating.
1. USC S Taylor Mays: The best player in the Pac-10 and possibly the country. Would have been a top-10 pick had he entered the draft this year. Hard to imagine he won’t be a top-five selection next spring.
Best is 200lbs now Wilner. A FB in the Top 15…really?
Speaking of Best…here’s a non-danzig (I think?) Jahvid Best highlight video. These never get old.
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
by carp on May 1, 2009 11:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Needs more upside down text.
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
:)
that’s funny.
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
by carp on May 1, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats the most serious thing Ive ever said.
I am the Tyrant Boy King Of UC Eugene! An endless cavalcade of worthless inanities is my currency!
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by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The radial bat looks kinda cool actually.
JAI HO!
by Rishi on May 1, 2009 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I get that Thurmond is bigger than Syd
and thus might be a better pro prospect, but I don’t see how he’s a better “cover corner” than Syd. All this hype for oregon’s secondary and they suck every year.
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by CBKWit on May 1, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed.
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
by carp on May 1, 2009 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oregon’s secondary were the weak link last year and two of them were picked in the draft. WTF!?!?!
They're after our precious bodily fluids
by chowder on May 1, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That radial bat looks cool.
Stockton is my home-town. Good to know it’ll be even more dangerous when I go home and visit my folks. I’ll be sure to bring my bullet proof vest and put a lowjack on my car.
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by HydroTech on May 1, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In Wilner’s defense, Havili has to be one of the best FB prospects in years.
I'm old enough to understand. Jerks.
by rollonubears on May 1, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"get in and out" and "it should be fine"
R we talking about the same thing here?
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 11:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess since this is the censorship DBD, I might as well address this here
We’ve received some complaints in private, some that we take very seriously, and in the interest of creating a more welcoming place for people, we’ve decided to delete a couple comments in this thread relating to the ‘c’ word. People have found it offensive, and there really was no offsetting merit to the comments, so we’ve decided to delete them. We apologize to any who have been offended, as well as any inconvenience associated with the wormhole I’ve just created.
- Your friendly neighborhood CGB Overlords
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on May 1, 2009 11:54 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Wow, I honestly hope people don't take me seriously
cuz no one in real life does.
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was clear to me that both of the comments I deleted were jokes, and that no offense was meant by either one. That said, it should not have surprised you that people would take the comments at face value and be offended by them; the word in question is supercharged with all sorts of nasty, unkind connotations.
Being funny while using potentially offensive language is a tricky business, one that often requires a lot more context than isolated comments in a thread such as this one will often allow. I hope there are no hard feelings, but the rest of the mods and I feel like a line has to be drawn somewhere.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on May 1, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
good explanation
even if something like the “c word” or the “p word” isn’t directed at anyone specifically, it can still be very alienating and offensive.
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by CBKWit on May 1, 2009 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Were they actually my comments?
I didn’t notice that some were deleted.
In any case: I apologize for being immature, insulting, and vulgar. I meant no harm and completely apologize for my immature behavior.
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
one from you, one from chowder, both in response to thenick’s listing of George Carlin’s Seven Words.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on May 1, 2009 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yea,
sorry again everyone.
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's alright
Here’s a video to cheer you up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHPOzQzk9Qo
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash on May 1, 2009 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
IT'S A TRAP
Whose domicile? OUR DOMICILE!
by Berkelium97 on May 1, 2009 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good job punching a hole in space-time, Rags. Now the Maharg is going to have to travel back in time and have sex with Twist’s mother.
by HolmoePhobe on May 1, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn it, not again!
the Maharg is above catch phrases
by Maharg on May 1, 2009 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you for standing up for me, Ragnarok.
I am the Tyrant Boy King Of UC Eugene! An endless cavalcade of worthless inanities is my currency!
www.CaliforniaGoldenBlogs.com
by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks Ragnarok
much appreciated.
www.californiagoldenblogs.com
by CBKWit on May 1, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wrote a term paper about that word for a sociolinguistics class.
Let’s just say, as offensive as pussy can be, it has become much more widely accepted than the c word.
Personally, I feel its all about how you use the word and what you’re refering to.
by CaliforniaBone on May 1, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
But that means you also deleted my jaberwocky reference!
the Maharg is above catch phrases
by Maharg on May 1, 2009 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
there’s no WAY that was relevant to Cal Sports.
Honk if you think Rags is great!
by AndBears on May 1, 2009 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If thats the line in the sand, I might as well quit this site! ;)
I am the Tyrant Boy King Of UC Eugene! An endless cavalcade of worthless inanities is my currency!
www.CaliforniaGoldenBlogs.com
by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A lamentable, yet necessary, sacrifice.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on May 1, 2009 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bama Fan of the Week
The link below contains material that some folks might find offensive. I give it a mild NSFW rating for language / sexual innuendo:
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/aBun-fJmULo/STq-a5WITgI/AAAAAAAABLk/tUwXDRgHkyA/s400/olemissgameday.jpg
This was at the Bama-Florida SEC championship game.
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
by carp on May 1, 2009 11:57 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the bama fan of the week feature
is sooooooo wrong. which is why it’s perfect for a blog like this.
Go Bears Go
by Rocksanddirt on May 1, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if it’s wrong Rocksanddirt……….then I don’t want to be right.
:)
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
by carp on May 1, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
People this poll is way too close
How is Ps barely winning over “I like cats?”
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 11:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The cats have pulled within one vote!
Whose domicile? OUR DOMICILE!
by Berkelium97 on May 1, 2009 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FDA recalls Hydroxycut
Link
Now how are we supposed to get like Nyan?
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 12:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I am not surpised one bit. I had a convo with Rishi about this and other lean/mean pills awhile back. The truth is, no one really knows much about these OTC additives. Hydroxycut’s been on the market what, 10 years?
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
by carp on May 1, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's some scary stuff - liver damage and death!
the FDA needs to be seriously overhauled or abolished in favor of something new.
"Stanford has no fear of losing versus Cal, as they have done so every year but one for the last 20 years. They are, however, very afraid to get injured and indeed fear for their safety." - Furd Rugby Coach on forfeiting 2001 Rugby game vs. Cal
by oaktownmario on May 1, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone know the actual status of Worrell and Nate?
It’s one thing to know your career is over…it’s another to think that it isn’t and then get told that it indeed is. I feel bad for these two, as well as Malele.
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
by carp on May 1, 2009 12:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just a quick update to where Worrell Williams is going this weekend for his first NFL mini-camp.
I just got off the phone with his agent Tony Fleming and he told me that Williams will be at 49ers mini-camp on a ‘tryout’ basis. Apparently, San Francisco wants to get a long look at him before committing with a contract.
The Pittsburgh Steelers were also interested in Williams, but he chose to accept the invitation to compete in the Bay Area.
<a href="http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&ct2=us%2F0_0_s_2_0_t&usg=AFQjCNEKfnV30JEEkRBT9pe_fRKuCHg0zA&cid=0&ei=yEr7SYDoB6C4MfeWptMD&rt=SEARCH&vm=STANDARD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sun-sentinel.com%2Fsports%2Fother%2Fsfl-dolphins-minicamp-box-s05010sbmay01%2C0%2C4682059.story" target="new">Longshore trying out with the Dolphins. We won’t know anything about their statuses until mini-camp starts.
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash on May 1, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh, corrected the last part
Longshore trying out with the Dolphins. We won’t know anything about their statuses until mini-camp starts.
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash on May 1, 2009 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s good…maybe they can make the P-squad.
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
by carp on May 1, 2009 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bridges are so 20th century
When’s someone going to build a hovercar? I want my Jetsons car!
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash on May 1, 2009 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't you see Back To The Future, Part II?
Hoverboards don’t work on water!
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on May 1, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My structures professor did some pro-bono work for them. He showed my class some 3d renderings of what it will look like, it should be pretty cool.
I like this comment:
Architect takes all the glory and credit once again… Engineer (WHO REALLY DESIGNED THE BRIDGE) get’s not even a mention.
Only it is probably true, architects don’t have much business designing bridges, since bridges are structural rather than spatial.
They're after our precious bodily fluids
by chowder on May 1, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probable? Unless they are an architectural engineer, it’s absolutely true.
Yes. I work in an engineering department.
Architects are the ones that say, "Let’s use limestone as brick mortar!
It’s spelled "S-H-U-M-W-O-W"
by JShufelt on May 1, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Can we use burnished mahogany for this key load-bearing archway?”
BEAU SWEENEY DRINKS ZIMA
by Spazzy Mcgee on May 1, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NAILED IT!
It’s spelled "S-H-U-M-W-O-W"
by JShufelt on May 1, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“Now honor me at an awards ceremony!”
But your point is illogical. Past records are not infallible. They are somewhat reliable. But they must be infallible. They are not infallible. Thus, past records should not be used.
by Spazzy Mcgee on May 1, 2009 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty much unrelated
My firm completed a renovation on a rich person’s house. For one house of 5,000 sq ft. we had to enlist over 65 sub-contractors. That is nuts!
They're after our precious bodily fluids
by chowder on May 1, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
a dolphin could easily clear both bridges I think.
but how many flips could it do while in the air?
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
by carp on May 1, 2009 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bay to Breakers
anyone else here running it? I seem to remember some talk a few months ago…
by HolmoePhobe on May 1, 2009 12:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rags & I
but ‘running’ is so strong a term.
Honk if you think Rags is great!
by AndBears on May 1, 2009 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jogging? Or abandoning any pretense that it’s a race and just drinking in the street?
by HolmoePhobe on May 1, 2009 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are correct, sir.
Honk if you think Rags is great!
by AndBears on May 1, 2009 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Being in the back? I was in it when I was like 7. Me and my mom ended up in the back. She had to wipe beer off me.
I'm old enough to understand. Jerks.
by rollonubears on May 1, 2009 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m considering it, given my recent heart infection, I’m not sure I can take the time away from work to go down there. But I may just fly back to Seattle late that night.
the Maharg is above catch phrases
by Maharg on May 1, 2009 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you going to die in three days? And if so, dibs on your liquor cabinet.
by HolmoePhobe on May 1, 2009 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what? that sounds serious man! Get well soon!
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
by carp on May 1, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m all good now, it was a viral infection last weekend.
the Maharg is above catch phrases
by Maharg on May 1, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SWINEFLU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am the Tyrant Boy King Of UC Eugene! An endless cavalcade of worthless inanities is my currency!
www.CaliforniaGoldenBlogs.com
by TwistNHook on May 1, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, silly…that’s a respiratory virus.
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
by carp on May 1, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
woah…you had myocarditis? Did they biopsy your heart?
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
by carp on May 1, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
pericarditis
the Maharg is above catch phrases
by Maharg on May 1, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ER said that they wouldn’t show that picture to anyone else!!
the Maharg is above catch phrases
by Maharg on May 1, 2009 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so no biopsy, although i did spend some great time in the ER while they decided that whatever i had wasn’t going to kill me
the Maharg is above catch phrases
by Maharg on May 1, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
same thing with my left nut (no joke intended)….went into the ER, they did an ultrasound and said i wasn’t going to die, and i have to follow up with a urologist next week. still fucking hurts, still in the back of my mind irrationally thinking its cancer, still thinking i’m gonna need to get it chopped off and replaced with one of those silicone nuticle implants.
hope you get better maharg!
I've lost the Nyan in me
by dballisloose on May 1, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so is THAT how you came up with your username?
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
by ragnarok on May 1, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
OHMYGOD NAILED IT!
I'm old enough to understand. Jerks.
by rollonubears on May 1, 2009 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gray-Lawson and Vital representing USA!
California Golden Bear guards Alexis Gray-Lawson and Natasha Vital have been invited to the trials for Team USA for this year’s Women’s World University Games. 30 players from across the country, including seven from the Pac-10, have been invited to the trials.
Trials to select finalists for the 2009 USA Basketball Women’s World University Games Team will be held May 14-17 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The finalists will return to Colorado Springs on June 18 for training camp and train in Colorado until the team departs for Belgrade on June 25. The 12-member team will be named prior to the team’s departure for Serbia.
The World University Games is a multi-sport competition organized by the International University Sports Federation and held every other year. The 2009 women’s basketball competition will take place July 1-11 in Belgrade, Serbia. Eligible athletes for the USA team must be currently enrolled in a college or university and have remaining NCAA athletic eligibility.
Bork bork bork!
by Avinash on May 1, 2009 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone like to figure out what's going on in this pic?
by Avinash on May 1, 2009 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Auburn recruiting in a stretch hummer.
http://blog.al.com/goldmine/2009/04/_auburnsportscomauburn_coaches.html
be sure to read the comments.
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
by carp on May 1, 2009 2:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow. praise be to Tedford for his genuine class.
BEAU SWEENEY DRINKS ZIMA
by Spazzy Mcgee on May 1, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"the future is truely bright"
…so says one of the comments.
i'm here to clean your pool but i don't have a pool *bowchica bowow*
by ch0ster on May 1, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked this one
Posted by doc316 on 04/28/09 at 2:17PM
hahahahahahaha I had to pinch myself to make sure it wasnt a dream… What happened Chizik-finally figure out that the lemo was not working, had to upgrade a little bit… This is the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard of…
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
by carp on May 1, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I often wonder how the average college football fan made it into college.
Still holding out hope that Ryan Anderson will capitulate and grant him that interview he's been asking for for months now.
by yellow fever on May 1, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think many SEC fans never go to college, let alone the school that they root for.
Posted by hawkdriver04 on 04/28/09 at 2:52PM
I think this is a smart move by the Auburn coaching staff. I wish Bama would have thought of this. It would be easy to make fun of this like most ppl tend to do on this site..but ill admit it..good job aubs.
But…I think the amount of good quality recruits bama is getting so early kinda lit a fire under the Auburn coaching staff and they know they are playing “catch up”…even if it is still early in the recruiting race. I really do think Auburn will turn it around with a Top Ten recruiting class for the class of 2010. I think it will take more than a stretch Hummer limo to take over in Mobile, Wiregrass, Montgomery, and B’ham.
Roll Tide!
Heaps and Hinder...come on down!
by carp on May 1, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it would make no difference as the Cal second team may be the second best team in the Nation.
I lol’ed
Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!
by GoldBlooded on May 1, 2009 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It should say: “It would make no difference as the Cal second team may still be the best team in the nation.”
www.californiagoldenblogs.com
by HydroTech on May 1, 2009 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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