Cal v. Minnesota 9.19.09 First Quarter & Pre-Game Thread
by TwistNHook on Sep 19, 2009 7:00 AM PDT
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IT'S SATURDAY MORNING BEARS! Use this thread to discuss all the pre-game and First Quarter action of the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Also, don't forget to vote in our CGB Insta-Poll.
Plus (!!), we did an interview with another Minnesota blog from Sweden or some such thing. Walk On Boy is their name. Our answers to their Qs are here. Their answers to our questions are behind the fold.
Why are you the Golden Gophers? Is there such a thing as a Golden Gopher?
No fucking clue. Back in our hey-day, I'm thinking that there was a time we wore all gold {See last couple times out.} And no, there is no such thing as a Golden Gopher. It's a sort of chipmunk. I'm not proud of it. But that's the way things go.
Is it a bad thing when the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Minnesota college football is Craig T Nelson barking at Jerry Van Dyke?
Not at all. I mean yes, yes it is. And I'm greatly offended. I played from 2002-2005 when we reached four bowl games and no one really cares, but take a boat right off to fuck me off land. Science. Even though we were solid when I played there, we need to improve for people to take us seriously on the national stage. Perhaps we should be - FUCK, I just spilled snuff all over me. Seriously, Irish snuff all over the goddamn place. I took a snoot and kept on keeping on.
Who's the greatest Golden Gopher I've never heard of?
Bronco Nagurski. That's old school shit. He picked up a plow and whatnot. To show the coach where some other stud apparently supposed to live.
If you've heard of him, then we'll go with Bruce Smith. But not that Bruce Smith. The white one. He won a Heisman.
Let's say Jahvid Best just happens to be a Cylon and has unbelievable super strength and an unyielding belief in a monotheistic deity. Would that make you guys switch to the 3-4 or what??
Sure?? But maybe, we'd switch to a 22-49-11. Would that be a decent enough defense? Or should I pick three more random numbers to throw on the field?
Kevin Riley was recently quoted as saying "Yes, can I have a double-double, animal style." Is this the sort of bulletin board material that you think could inspire Minn to the upset?
No one who is from the Midwest has any idea what an In-N-Out is. Although I've heard that it's all sorts of delicious. Could you FedEx one toward Minneapolis way in about two weeks? That would be great. But anyone eating anything named a double-double, animal style is impressive and should be commended. Although I'm still terrified of Jahvid Best, I want to have a beer or nine with Kevin Riley. Throw in a double-double, animal style.
Between the Vikings, the departed North Stars, and the Timberwolves, where do the Gophers rank on being heartbroken by their Minnesota sports teams?
Um, to be real honest most Minnesota fans are real fair-weather. I would say Vikings {Gary Anderson}, Wild {They care much more about hockey.}, Twins {And all the ladies love Mauer.}, Gophers, and Timberwolves {At least the Gophers give them some hope before they tear their heart out.}
You've watched Caddyshack. Is the gopher the star of the film?
No, Carl Spackler. I'm all sorts of drunk and distracted now. I need to go.
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Good Morning
Great interview with Nagurski’s grandson
by TKE Prytanis 79 on Sep 19, 2009 7:16 AM PDT reply actions
Yes, I hope I’m blind. I saw what looks like 2 longhorn fans.
It would help if Texas weren’t misty and grey.
I am a horrible bruin-bear crossbreed.
That should say 2 longhorn flags, it is early. I’m fairly sure they have more than 2 fans.
I am a horrible bruin-bear crossbreed.
The flag is apparently way in back, a source has informed me.
It'll be just you, me, and Peter Nincompoop.
That’s reassuring. I feared the Cougs were losing participation as a result of recent woes.
I am a horrible bruin-bear crossbreed.
I can confirm a visual on the Coug flag.
My son, if and when I have one, will play for the California Golden Bears.
by GoldenTorero on Sep 19, 2009 8:29 AM PDT up reply actions
I hate LA
And now I can’t watch Gameday because all my frat bros are asleep in the living room and will yell at me if I turn on the tv. Ugh. Better go see if I can scrounge up some breakfast in Westwood.
I've been Honked...
Why you guys in LA for the weekend? The UCLA game isn’t for a month. Wait, what day is today? Where am I?
It'll be just you, me, and Peter Nincompoop.
One of our recent alums is getting married, so we’re staying at our UCLA chapter. School hasn’t started yet, so they have zero food in the house.
I've been Honked...
just turn on the effing TV…they would
by TKE Prytanis 79 on Sep 19, 2009 7:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Dude, Jesus would want you to watch college gameday!
He always used to watch the pre-game and recap shows, like Crucifixion Tonight and The Pontius Pilote Show
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Go Bears
Watching Gameday and Cal-Minn in Copenhagen, Denmark. I think I’m the only Bears fan out there who is happy to see a noon ET kickoff.
I don’t think it would matter what time we play these guys today. Way too much talent on our side of the ball. Can’t wait for kick though! Go Bears!
Glad to hear from you man!
Always great to have Cal fans from around the world!
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by Avinash Kunnath on Sep 19, 2009 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I can’t believe I’m up right now – couldn’t sleep anymore, for football excitement and other reasons – and now I’m stuck waiting another damned 77 minutes and listening to Corso blather.
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
Lee has always been high on Cal, I can’t diss the guy too much. And, at least he doesn’t show absurd bias like a certain former Domer.
It'll be just you, me, and Peter Nincompoop.
been running in and out…have they even mentioned us?
by TKE Prytanis 79 on Sep 19, 2009 7:52 AM PDT up reply actions
best spin I can put on it is that they don’t see this as an interesting game given that we will whomp em, side of the head
by TKE Prytanis 79 on Sep 19, 2009 8:05 AM PDT up reply actions
I can. He’s a curse!
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by Avinash Kunnath on Sep 19, 2009 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions
1. That game last night was toads re-dick. I can’t believe Oregon couldn’t get any offense going against that team.
2. I feel like if we play smart football without any turn overs, we can win this one. It’s difficult for us to get a solid gauge of our team, because both of our opponents (to date) have not been very good. However, we have done what we were supposed to do and crushed them. So, I feel like, on paper, we should defeat this team.
However, as a Cal fan, I’m wary. I mean firstly, we’ve won 1 road game in the past 2 years since Oregon 2007. And that was against WSU. Secondly, we saw what happened with last year’s early morning start (Maryland). Perhaps I’m just being the stereotypical “Can’t Enjoy Success” Cal fan, but I’m nervous about this one.
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with you on this…nervous as a cat, buy then I always am an hour out…go bears
by TKE Prytanis 79 on Sep 19, 2009 8:02 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m just nervous because of our recent road woes, not because of Minnesota’s strength or Cal’s weaknesses.
It'll be just you, me, and Peter Nincompoop.
Well, I fear that said road woes are due to poor fundamentals, leading to unnecessary turn overs. So, I fear unnecessary turn overs.
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by TwistNHook on Sep 19, 2009 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Why is MSU-ND being touted as a game for the ages by these guys? It’s not even on their network.
I am a horrible bruin-bear crossbreed.
Designer Snuggies? Like James Perse Snuggies?
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And they say the death panels are the worst thing to come from the Obama era.
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remember this moment..the end of civilization
by TKE Prytanis 79 on Sep 19, 2009 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions
What is that word on the woman’s arm there. It should say Buckeyes, but its BRUT something??
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Who did you think the death panels were designed to get rid of?
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
To which Chris Fowler said let’s see how that goes over when we go to Berkeley in a couple weeks.
It'll be just you, me, and Peter Nincompoop.
That’s a verbal unilateral contract, we better hold him too it.
My son, if and when I have one, will play for the California Golden Bears.
by GoldenTorero on Sep 19, 2009 8:30 AM PDT up reply actions
1:24 in and we get some love…thanks Lee
by TKE Prytanis 79 on Sep 19, 2009 8:24 AM PDT reply actions
good luck today!
should be a fun game!
by Paragon SC on Sep 19, 2009 8:26 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
I feel 50% better about this game now
Brian Holley is suited up and ready to play.
Whose domicile? OUR DOMICILE!
Long time reader but first post here...
Trying to watch the game on ESPN 360 in Taipei. Hopefully it’ll work. Strange to watch a game starting midnight!
Go Bears!
Hey, great to see you aboard! Look forward to seeing you around more often. Reader LeonPowe is somewhere in mainland China, so if you manage to quickly swim over there you might be able to watch the game with him. GOBE ARS!
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That would be a LONG swim
But I plan on attending one of those things if I ever make it to Shanghai
Just a heads up
ESPN 360 is on a huge delay. So you might see us post something that you haven’t seen yet.
I still believe in Ryan Garko...........
Is there anything on ESPN 360 yet?
All I see is a picture of Jahvid Best…
That's what I thought
Well I guess that’s what KGO is for – when you can’t see, listen…
For those curious, Trader Joe’s Mini Chicken Taco’s are as good as they look. The sommelier suggests you enjoy them with a Budweiser.
/I’m a beer snob, but we have a long way to go. You can’t drink an IPA at 9am.
A porter is best for 9am.
It has coffee!
by Craig Powers on Sep 19, 2009 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Still don't see anything :(
Only a picture in it’s place…
I dont know
we wore the gold pants with white unis last year at Maryland. I like changing fate, but that’s a little too much of a punch in the mouth.
Gold is my first choice
but I’m fine with white pants. It’s a nice, clean look.
I never like darks pants with white tops on football uniforms, so I never really liked the blue.
Yeah, I’m guessing they didn’t want to use him against EWU.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Sep 19, 2009 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Gonna have to leave at noon
… to catch a plane. PLEASE let this game be decided in our favor before I leave.
Trickery and Chicanery to start the game
I guess I was on to something with that one the other day……. First two plays FULL of T&C !!!
I'd like to smell the Roses before I die.
Looks like they’re going to establish the run to start.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Sep 19, 2009 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Best with the TD
and on national TV….. awesome
I'm happy we got the touchdown
But I wish Best wouldn’t leap as much…dude’s going to make me sick if he breaks something doing things like that.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Sep 19, 2009 9:12 AM PDT reply actions
I didn't think he'd make it
The fact that Best was able to score the TD is both a tribute to his own speed and to the distinct possibility that Minnesota is overmatched.
For those of you who wants to watch online
Justin.tv works – don’t know how bad the delay is though – good news is there’s no lag!
Touchdown Bears!
Adam Duritz sighting?
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by Avinash Kunnath on Sep 19, 2009 9:13 AM PDT reply actions
Another horrible kickoff
This is setting up to be a major problem.
Really? Hook and lateral already?
Minnesota seems desperate and it’s the 1st quarter.
The #1 greatest threat to America: BEARS
yeah, seriously
it’s over a minute behind. i was like.. hook and lateral, huh?……………………………………
…………………….oh.
by atomsareenough on Sep 19, 2009 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions
I suggest you guys only come back during the commercials
So we don’t spoil anything for you. Internet streams always lag.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Sep 19, 2009 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions
PRD is behind 6 seconds
but it could gain the longer you have it open… sometimes it’s good to refresh after every possession.
Man, Weber does really check down Decker
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by Avinash Kunnath on Sep 19, 2009 9:18 AM PDT reply actions
I like how this game has started. We looked good on offense and the defense shut them down after the long kickoff. Keep the pressure on them, Bears.
I still believe in Ryan Garko...........
not like last year so far
at least it doesn’t look like we’re sleepwalking, like last year at maryland
by atomsareenough on Sep 19, 2009 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Wow, Toledo needs a secondary coach
"Delhomme, Panthers back in playoff form"
-- Headline of the Charlotte Observer after Jake Delhomme threw four interceptions on Sunday
Not to nitpick too much, but it always looks like Riley’s passes go a little too vertical in the air.
"Delhomme, Panthers back in playoff form"
-- Headline of the Charlotte Observer after Jake Delhomme threw four interceptions on Sunday
Obviously it gives his receivers more time to run under the ball, but it always looks like they go too high up.
"Delhomme, Panthers back in playoff form"
-- Headline of the Charlotte Observer after Jake Delhomme threw four interceptions on Sunday
by yellow fever on Sep 19, 2009 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m not complaining about the outcome at all, but they seem like they could get a little less air under them.
"Delhomme, Panthers back in playoff form"
-- Headline of the Charlotte Observer after Jake Delhomme threw four interceptions on Sunday
by yellow fever on Sep 19, 2009 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Nice Catch
Wow that was a sweet pass and catch – time for another touchdown!
Touchdown Bears!
That was a very pretty throw
Riley throws a nice, deep ball. Defenses will have to account for that.
Just looked at 2nd Best TD and Best going back to the sidelines on Tivo he looks fine to me.
by BornOnThePlay on Sep 19, 2009 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions
yeah
minnesota has a penchant for coming back in the 2nd half, so i’d love it to be out of reach by then.
by atomsareenough on Sep 19, 2009 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions
ALAMARRRRRRRRR
"Delhomme, Panthers back in playoff form"
-- Headline of the Charlotte Observer after Jake Delhomme threw four interceptions on Sunday
69 yards already for Best
6 carries with 11.5 yards avg.
200 yard game for Best?
My god...
Same Nike Air Maurader commercial on ESPN360 over and over – usually twice in a row. I want to punch Ben Roethlisberger in the face.
It’s not just the kick distance. Coverage has been just as bad.
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Note to announcers...
correlation != causation
I wish they’d show replays instead of talking about other games.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Sep 19, 2009 9:28 AM PDT reply actions
We scored too quickly
ESPN doesn’t have enough time to analyze our drive :)
that's because
they don’t care about cal or minnesota. they’re just there because that’s where they were assigned to be today.
by atomsareenough on Sep 19, 2009 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Eh…it is kinda the job of the announcers during the early games to get people excited for the games later in the day.
by Tedfordisgod on Sep 19, 2009 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions
Normally it’s a bad sign when your CB is in making the tackle. When it’s in the middle of the line of scrimmage that’s a really good sign.
Man
Cal nearly got burned again by the screen.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Sep 19, 2009 9:30 AM PDT reply actions
*if he’d caught the catch.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Sep 19, 2009 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Did you see that Cal is going to have a home and home with Texas starting in 2015?
"You motor boating son-of-a-bitch, You old sailor you!"
Seriously, is it just me or has Cal not looked this creative and jacked-up on offense since Aaron Rodgers was whipping 60-yard passes to Chase Lyman? After a couple years of three-straight-dives-into-the-line-for-Forsett-and-then-desperate-throw-to-the-corner, it’s almost as if they’re going to get a bonus for every page of the playbook they run through.
That stadium looks SICK, too. But why only 50K seats?
That's vintage 1st quarter Riley
Yikes.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Sep 19, 2009 9:33 AM PDT reply actions
don’t worry they’ll mix it a up a bit and start talking about the new stadium too, God forbid they actually talk about the game.
by BornOnThePlay on Sep 19, 2009 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Alamar time!
"Delhomme, Panthers back in playoff form"
-- Headline of the Charlotte Observer after Jake Delhomme threw four interceptions on Sunday
Whew, reasonable coverage.
"Delhomme, Panthers back in playoff form"
-- Headline of the Charlotte Observer after Jake Delhomme threw four interceptions on Sunday
by yellow fever on Sep 19, 2009 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions
This game is over
you guys look good so far!
by Paragon SC on Sep 19, 2009 9:36 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
I’m going to ban you if you talk like that.
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by Avinash Kunnath on Sep 19, 2009 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions
we must be covering decker pretty well if weber keeps having to throw to guys like stoudermire and green.
Alualu > Michael Strahan
Discuss.
"Delhomme, Panthers back in playoff form"
-- Headline of the Charlotte Observer after Jake Delhomme threw four interceptions on Sunday
so...
does that mean the pain train has a new conductor?
by atomsareenough on Sep 19, 2009 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Why is #12 on the Minn team his name is Uu??
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by Avinash Kunnath on Sep 19, 2009 9:40 AM PDT reply actions
Closing comments here
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