Cal vs. UCLA: Pac-10 Semifinal Game Thread
by norcalnick on Mar 12, 2010 5:15 PM PST
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PrintUCLA Bruins at California Golden Bears, Mar 12, 2010 6:18 PM PST
Time: 6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST
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When UCLA beat Arizona yesterday I'm guessing most Cal fans were split between excitement at the chance to end UCLA's season and fear of another gut punch loss. When Cal lost to UCLA in early January, lots of things went wrong. Jorge was out with an injury. The Bears turned it over 17 times. Nobody could make a 3 pointer. Dragovic and Roll got hot from behind the arc. All of this resulted in a 1 point overtime loss. When the teams met again in Westwood Cal more or less solved each of those problems and won by 14.
The Bears are playing their best basketball of the season at the right time - they're riding a five game winning streak with an average margin of victory of about 15 points. But UCLA is playing essentially a home game, needs a win to preserve their season and may have a sizable student presence at the game. Kenpom predicts a 10 point win with an 83% chance of victory, but I won't be confident until Cal has a lead and the clock says 0:00.
Keys to the game? Reeves Nelson returned from an eye injury to absolutely abuse Derrick Williams and Arizona yesterday, and his play was a major factor in UCLA's previous victory over the Bears. If Boykin, MSF and Amoke can contain him Cal will stand a great chance. Beyond that the game will come down to the usual suspects: shoot well and get out on UCLA's 3 point shooters.
Go Bears!
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Who are you going to miss more?
Regardless of what happens today, it’s the last time we see
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by Avinash Kunnath on Mar 12, 2010 5:51 PM PST reply actions
Who did the entire Beach Girl 5 band have sex with so that FSN would play their music constantly? Has anybody heard of the band before all of this?
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EAT A DICK MILES SIMON!
and take Brevin Knight, Toby Bailey, Ike Fontaine, and Reggie Geary with you.
by LeonPowe on Mar 12, 2010 6:04 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
I dunno. But if I had to choose my top 25 Pac-10 opposing past players that I hate, he wouldn’t make the list.
Casey Jacobsen, Don MacLean, Trevor Wilson, Andrew Vlahov, and everyone else.
Fixed.
I am a Vereenian.
In 40 years as a sports fan, I have heard some really bad versions of the Star Spangled Banner. That was one of them.
Snobby Chick - Senior Division
Another Personal Favorite
Although this is a bad copy of the video, this one was pretty awesome even though Daughtry can’t pronounce “gallantly”.
hahaha
Monty has no interest in this interview
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But on the other hand, can Buster Posey match Bengie Molina's spring training heroics? It's debatable.
Game Over
We’re doomed! I think I’ll watch Baylor-Kansas State instead.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 12, 2010 6:21 PM PST reply actions
not that anybody may care but
Cal baseball up 5-1 on Rice, looking to take its second straight against the #9 team in the nation.
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
Really?
What does “Amoke” mean?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 12, 2010 6:29 PM PST up reply actions
Gutierrez
He’s already in the game.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 12, 2010 6:35 PM PST up reply actions
Sure as he’ll looked like he got mugged to me.
by tmoran3020 on Mar 12, 2010 6:39 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Hell not he’ll. Damn phone too smart for it’s own good.
by tmoran3020 on Mar 12, 2010 6:40 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
WHO the hell is the BG5?
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
We’ve gotten very few calls so I’ll take it.
by tmoran3020 on Mar 12, 2010 6:59 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Cal University is where Brandon and Brenda and Donna Martin all attended! (And Dylan McKay when he got rejected from UC Berkeley)
wow. that was a pretty horrible charge call. along the lines of the one he got on the defensive end.
So now that it's halftime
Congrats to Jerome for breaking Cal’s all time scoring record!
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Why not
hell we even retired Kidd’s number and he only spent two years at Cal. After that, the whole thing doesn’t even hold as much meaning.
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
and Big Al Grigsby for spending 6 years at Cal.
I love love love Al Grigsby. but he was a decent power forward who got hurt all the time, a lot of heart, and I’m glad we did, but if he didn’t get hurt so much, his number wouldn’t be retired.
Can we retire a number to represent this senior class? I feel like the whole crew deserves some sort of honor.
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Seriously? They seem like lovely guys, but they have never played on anything better than an average team and I don’t see anything that makes them special, in a ‘retiring a number’ kind of way.
I wouldn’t do it either. The only one I would consider is Randle, seeing as how he’s a 4-year player, the school’s all time leading scorer, and won a Pac-10 POTY award. The same accomplishments as Lampley, whose number was retired.
Oh, and Randle has that Pac-10 championship thingy going for him, too.
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Well, pesonally, the fact that they’re lovely guys is a huge plus for me. This team isn’t a world beater, and the Jason Kidd teams were almost certainly better, but I really do love these guys. They’re all smart, they all know their role, they’re great teammates and representatives of the university, and they won Cal’s first Pac-10 championship in 50 years. That’s enough of a special achievement for me.
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We’re down four, their fonts just suck.
by tmoran3020 on Mar 12, 2010 7:13 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Frustrating game thus far
Ucla is playing better than normal but I feel we should be leading considering all the fastbreak oppurtunities we had.
What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?
Halftime entertainment
Follow Cal baseball on gamecast! Up 6-2 on Rice in the 8th inning!
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Big East Semifinal Update
West Virginia leads Notre Dame, 23-20, at halftime.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 12, 2010 7:23 PM PST reply actions
Rebecca Haarlow
Does she have any reporting qualifications other than slightly resembling a shiny-faced Barbie?
I would just like her to do it without stumbling over her words. It drives me nuts.
OK, I’m going to try to stop bitching now, I’m starting to sound like Rocky12345.
I want to watch that movie
Don’t think the’re showing it for another few weeks here in Taipei…
I was going to be in Taipei this weekend to watch the Dodger games, but I didn’t get my Dodger tickets confirmed until yesterday.
So, I decided not to fly down (direct flights – only 1.5 hours now!)
i do love that place.
Can't believe the Dodgers lost yesterday
Against an “All-Star” team composed of players that wasn’t involved with all the gambling – which means no good players left :P
Ha good point
But Manny going like 0 for 3 or 4? (I forgot) – now that’s sad
so now I’m doubly glad I didn’t book a last minute flight. How’s the weather? Warm yet? I plan on taking a spring weekend down in TPE. Much friendlier women down there. and I need my half year supply of night market.
It was really cold all last week but starting to warm up again – the weather has been really funky. Definately better looking women and yummier food here – let me know when you come and perhaps we can meet up
Watch the Dodgers game today – it’s at 2PM
no
4 game series, but guarantees a split!
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
Bengie Molina: "I don't understand why they didn't want to commit to another year, with my numbers and my experience and things like that." Brain Sabean: "He's certainly welcomed back with open arms".
carp (paraphrased): "117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"
by natteringnabob on Mar 12, 2010 7:32 PM PST up reply actions
Not ranked. But Rice is.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/college/top-25/2010/269622.html
FREE BUSTER POSEY
But on the other hand, can Buster Posey match Bengie Molina's spring training heroics? It's debatable.
You're welcome everyone
I switched from the choppy JustinTV to the KFRC feed and presto! Cal scores the next ton of points for the lead.
(Yes I have that kind of power.)
Big 12 Semifinal Update
Baylor has a 37-36 lead over Kansas State at halftime.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 12, 2010 7:33 PM PST reply actions
Or a passing contest. Wide open man under the basket and he airmails it into the stands!
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any sort ofbasketball relatedcontest!
Fixed.
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But on the other hand, can Buster Posey match Bengie Molina's spring training heroics? It's debatable.
What it’s a contest for who can be the sleaziest Slav?
"atomsareenough—cleaning up CGB one day at a time until we finally get that press pass." - Berkelium97
by atomsareenough on Mar 12, 2010 8:33 PM PST up reply actions
What *if
"atomsareenough—cleaning up CGB one day at a time until we finally get that press pass." - Berkelium97
by atomsareenough on Mar 12, 2010 8:33 PM PST up reply actions
That’s not sleazy, it’s ironic.
"atomsareenough—cleaning up CGB one day at a time until we finally get that press pass." - Berkelium97
by atomsareenough on Mar 12, 2010 8:38 PM PST up reply actions
ACC Quarterfinal Update
Florida State has a 28-25 lead over North Carolina State at halftime.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 12, 2010 7:38 PM PST reply actions
I like how the game matchup
includes two players that play different positions and don’t guard each other.
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MAKE IT RAIN THEO
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But on the other hand, can Buster Posey match Bengie Molina's spring training heroics? It's debatable.
I don’t even like basketball but FUCK YEAH!
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by HydroTech on Mar 12, 2010 7:44 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
But sooooo hungry!
Perhaps I leave my stream on?
SEC Quarterfinal Update
Vanderbilt has a 35-27 lead over Georgia at halftime.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 12, 2010 7:46 PM PST reply actions
Did anybody catch Marque’s math fail as he tried to explain UCLA’s shooting percentages?
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Well............
He did call us ‘Cal University’. So I don’t expect anything else from him.
Randy Hahn: "I’ve been referred to as a playa…"
Great ball movement this half by Cal.
Randy Hahn: "I’ve been referred to as a playa…"
by 49er16 on Mar 12, 2010 7:49 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Oh Randle
He’s like a cat right now. He’s wounded the mouse and now he’s just playing with them now.
Randy Hahn: "I’ve been referred to as a playa…"
Yeah, that one was the best.
"atomsareenough—cleaning up CGB one day at a time until we finally get that press pass." - Berkelium97
by atomsareenough on Mar 12, 2010 8:35 PM PST up reply actions
BN is exploding with Dragovic hate…and I can almost understand. 1-8 from three on the game.
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NOOO!! KEEP HIM IN!!! NEED MOAR CLANK!!
FREE BUSTER POSEY
But on the other hand, can Buster Posey match Bengie Molina's spring training heroics? It's debatable.
Bad Monty
FREE BUSTER POSEY
But on the other hand, can Buster Posey match Bengie Molina's spring training heroics? It's debatable.
COME ON! PUT EM AWAY!
FREE BUSTER POSEY
But on the other hand, can Buster Posey match Bengie Molina's spring training heroics? It's debatable.
Screw the 3 amigos talk. Just give a middle finger to Boykin why don’t you?
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Oh
If only Jorge made that shot. I might have exploded off my couch with my friends.
Randy Hahn: "I’ve been referred to as a playa…"
The People’s Park Republic of Zhang?
by BlackandOldGold on Mar 12, 2010 8:06 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
I like it!
FREE BUSTER POSEY
But on the other hand, can Buster Posey match Bengie Molina's spring training heroics? It's debatable.
You ever hear of the Seattle Seven?
That was me . .. and six other guys.
Authored the Port Huron statement . .. the original.
That really tied this thread together
by BlackandOldGold on Mar 12, 2010 8:07 PM PST up reply actions
Marques just gained a tiny point – called UCLA our little brother
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Here’s the point in the script where Drago launches threes…
by BlackandOldGold on Mar 12, 2010 8:14 PM PST reply actions
Big Ten Quarterfinal Update
Minnesota and Michigan State, tied 55-55, are going to overtime.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 12, 2010 8:16 PM PST reply actions
Every Pac-10 fanbase is really going to hate Jorge over the next 2 years
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AND 1
FREE BUSTER POSEY
But on the other hand, can Buster Posey match Bengie Molina's spring training heroics? It's debatable.
I think that was an even more ESTUPIDO foul than Jorge’s
by BlackandOldGold on Mar 12, 2010 8:18 PM PST reply actions
I wonder if Drago will get a standing O?
by BlackandOldGold on Mar 12, 2010 8:21 PM PST reply actions
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by norcalnick on Mar 12, 2010 8:24 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
WHAT IS THIS AND WY HAVENT YOU POSTED IT BEFORE THIS IS THE GREATEST THING EVER!!
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hahaha
Monty seriously hates being interviewed by this chick.
FREE BUSTER POSEY
But on the other hand, can Buster Posey match Bengie Molina's spring training heroics? It's debatable.
So Monty gave props to Roll
And our players (according to the interviewer woman) applauded Roll as he left the floor.
Do I have to feel bad for hatting him so much?
I am a Vereenian.
To the guy in the stands behind the scorer's table
Wearing the USC sweatshirt…
Are you sure you’re in the right place?
I am a Vereenian.
All of these.
"atomsareenough—cleaning up CGB one day at a time until we finally get that press pass." - Berkelium97
by atomsareenough on Mar 12, 2010 8:37 PM PST up reply actions
I’m rooting for them both to lose.
"atomsareenough—cleaning up CGB one day at a time until we finally get that press pass." - Berkelium97
by atomsareenough on Mar 12, 2010 8:38 PM PST up reply actions
BTW, I gotta say, that game was horribly, horribly officiated. Even more than a normal Pac-10 game.
"atomsareenough—cleaning up CGB one day at a time until we finally get that press pass." - Berkelium97
At least none of our players got ejected for no reason, like in the women’s game.
Snobby Chick - Senior Division
Fair point.
"atomsareenough—cleaning up CGB one day at a time until we finally get that press pass." - Berkelium97
by atomsareenough on Mar 12, 2010 8:42 PM PST up reply actions
based on the ejections in Pac-10 women’s basketball, the team should practice getting hit by Ogwumike’s elbow for tomorrow
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Maybe her team will.
"atomsareenough—cleaning up CGB one day at a time until we finally get that press pass." - Berkelium97
by atomsareenough on Mar 12, 2010 8:47 PM PST up reply actions
Today Was A Great Day For Me
Our California Golden Bears knock out the team I despise most in the Pac-10.
Good job Bears!
by The Trojan Bear on Mar 12, 2010 8:54 PM PST reply actions
I love Randle soooooooooooooooooooooooo much. He is the basketball playing younger brother I always wanted but never got :(
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