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Pac-12 Media Day Open Thread

Good morning, Cal fans.  Today is a great day: Pac-12 Media Day is here to remind us that the end of the long, long offseason is nearly here.  This morning I'll be attending the event and providing you all with updates all day.  Things kick off at 9am.  Be sure to tune in early, as Tedford and Marvin Jones are the first pair at the podium.

Streams should be available from Pac-12.org Stream page is here.  And the day's schedule is here.

9 a.m.: Commissioner Larry Scott opening remarks
9:05 a.m.: California - Coach Jeff Tedford/WR Marvin Jones
9:20 a.m.: Oregon - Coach Chip Kelly/TE David Paulsen
9:35 a.m.: Oregon State - Coach Mike Riley/S Lance Mitchell
9:50 a.m.: Stanford - Coach David Shaw/QB Andrew Luck
10:05 a.m.: Washington - Coach Steve Sarkisian/RB Chris Polk
10:20 a.m.: Washington State - Coach Paul Wulff/WR Jared Karstetter
10:35 a.m.: Break
10:45 a.m.: Arizona - Coach Mike Stoops/QB Nick Foles
11 a.m.: Arizona State - Coach Dennis Erickson/QB Brock Osweiler
11:15 a.m.: Colorado - Coach Jon Embree/QB Tyler Hansen
11:30 a.m.: UCLA - Coach Rick Neuheisel/RB Johnathan Franklin
11:45 a.m.: USC - Coach Lane Kiffin/QB Matt Barkley
Noon: Utah - Coach Kyle Whittingham/OT Tony Bergstrom

We'll provide continuous updates both here and on our Twitter feed, so check back often.  Or better yet, join us in the comments to discuss today's event!

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While we wait, the Pac-12 Media poll was released:

North (first-place votes)

1. Oregon (29)… 239

2. Stanford (13)… 220

3. Washington… 142

4. Oregon State… 120

5. California… 110

6. Washington State… 51

South (first-place votes)

1. USC (24) … 230

2. Arizona State (13)… 207

3. Utah (4)… 170

4. Arizona (1)… 140

5. UCLA … 89

6. Colorado… 46

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 8:40 AM PDT reply actions  

Well, at least its almost impossible to UNDERachieve this year……right?

by CalDM09 on Jul 26, 2011 8:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

Ugh. Didn’t somebody say that last year?

by heckyeah on Jul 26, 2011 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

pretty much as expected… washington, osu, cal could really be in any order. if i were an objective media member, i’d probably order that second tier osu, cal, washington though.

kinda wish we were in the south. looks much more winnable.

Cal

by Thoroughbred on Jul 26, 2011 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions  

Esp. when USC is down.

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

also consider that Cal (5-7) went 3-2 with one DNP against the bunch…and it really should’ve been 4-1 with an icing of ’zona

Cal

by Thoroughbred on Jul 26, 2011 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

Ya, but that 1 was pretty frigging rough

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions  

Already forgotten, my friend.

Cal

by Thoroughbred on Jul 26, 2011 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions  

We’re live!

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 9:01 AM PDT reply actions  

Wooooooooooooooo!

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 9:04 AM PDT reply actions  

I hate Fox and MSN more than cancer.

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by SoCal Oski on Jul 26, 2011 9:09 AM PDT reply actions  

THE PLAY!

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 9:11 AM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Why isn’t Morgan Freeman narrating this?

by CalDM09 on Jul 26, 2011 9:12 AM PDT reply actions  

might as well be..

Drew: 'Oh no.. That is certainly the meaty part alright, but it's not the thigh..."
Randy: "No... that bone is NOT connected to the thigh bone..."

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by SeanCrosby87 on Jul 26, 2011 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

From the CGB Twitter:

Pac-12 Media Day starts with awesome pump-up video. "THE BEARS HAVE WON!

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 9:12 AM PDT reply actions  

From the CGB twitter:



Larry Scott is talking about things. Expect the value of the Pac-12 will increase a thousand dollars every second he talks.

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 9:16 AM PDT reply actions  

Doesnt sound like Larry Scott is breaking any real ground here

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 9:18 AM PDT reply actions  

He’s talking about making the athletic programs self-sustaining and not having to draw resources from the universities themselves.

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by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 9:19 AM PDT reply actions  

Now he’s about to introduce the coaches. Calls them dynamic visionaries. So, whoever re-animated Dennis Erickson’s corpse and did his makeup should get a raise.

I might have made that last part up.

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by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 9:20 AM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Rodgers mention! lol

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 9:20 AM PDT reply actions  

Talking about having several returning QBs w/ experience. Says that all 5 QBs present today live up to the standards set by previous star QBs. Mentioned Aikman, Bledsoe, aaaaaand AARON RODGERS!!!

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by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 9:21 AM PDT reply actions  

He’s talking about being excited by the North/South split because of how it helps promote natural rivalries.

First friday in Dec, 12/2, Pac-12 Championship game.

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by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 9:21 AM PDT reply actions  

Prophet mention.

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 9:22 AM PDT reply actions  

Technically it was 8 points.

California Golden Bears: 2nd place is nothing to sneeze at!

by atomsareenough on Jul 26, 2011 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

thanks, Atoms.

Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.

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by turkey on Jul 26, 2011 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

Glad to help :)

California Golden Bears: 2nd place is nothing to sneeze at!

by atomsareenough on Jul 26, 2011 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

Why isn't it 9?

@ Arizona: L 9-10
Oregon: L 13-15
Washington: L 13-16

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by Ohio Bear on Jul 26, 2011 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

because 1+2+3=6?

"Remember the Maine! TO HELL WITH STANFORD!"

by CruzinBears on Jul 26, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

But that only gets us tied in those games!

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by Ohio Bear on Jul 26, 2011 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions  

Ahhhh you are right! Forgive my second rate UC education math skills!

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by CruzinBears on Jul 26, 2011 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

ummm, right, but the other teams beat us by a combined score of 6.

Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!

by GoldBlooded on Jul 26, 2011 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

but in terms of being 8-4, you would need to score that extra point to break the tie

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by CruzinBears on Jul 26, 2011 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions  

or rather, prevent 6 more points on defense?

Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!

by GoldBlooded on Jul 26, 2011 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions  

It would still have to be 9 to make victories out of the ties, whether it is scored or prevented…

"Remember the Maine! TO HELL WITH STANFORD!"

by CruzinBears on Jul 26, 2011 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

6 IS SMALLER THAN 9! IT SOUNDS WAY MORE IMPRESSIVE!

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by GoldBlooded on Jul 26, 2011 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions  

Ah, right, I meant 9. For some reason I was counting the Washington game as a 2-point loss and not a 3-point loss.

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by atomsareenough on Jul 26, 2011 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

(great) chemistry

JT is mentioning it alot – both amongst players and coaches

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 9:27 AM PDT reply actions  

Really excited about Clancy Pendergast in his 2nd year.

Should be more comfortable w/ the college game having switched from the NFL.

Players are more comfortable with the system in year 2.

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by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 9:28 AM PDT reply actions  

Offensively, we have to improve.

We have to be more consistent.

That generally starts at the QB position.

We need to pay attention to it.

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by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 9:28 AM PDT reply actions  

offensive production/need more consistency

“we averaged 37 points a game before Kevin Riley went down… but 13 per game after that”

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 9:28 AM PDT reply actions  

I get 35 and 13

With Riley: 52, 52*, 31, 9, 35, 14, 50*

With Mansion: 7, 20, 13*, 14, 13*

The * denotes that at least 1 touchdown was scored by Cal’s defense or special teams.

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by Ohio Bear on Jul 26, 2011 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions  

Look who those points were scored against

Riley, like longshore , became mediocre when it mattered—for many reasons

by salary_cap on Jul 26, 2011 10:50 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

Well there are examples on both sides… furd 09 comes to mind for stepping up, $C 2010 comes to mind for the opposite…. or 42-3 v. UO

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by CruzinBears on Jul 26, 2011 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, thank you, but the information you provided is not what I’m looking for. I am interested to hear the reasons why Riley and Longshore became mediocre when it mattered.

by HydroTech on Jul 26, 2011 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions  

Cuz we should have fired Jeff Tedford?

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by CruzinBears on Jul 26, 2011 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

blasphemy?

In two years it might not be.

by salary_cap on Jul 26, 2011 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was being facetious, but I’m glad we have you around now to strike up the “Fire Coach X” band when needed…

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by CruzinBears on Jul 26, 2011 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Eastern Washington (59 pts) , Maryland (52 pts) , UC Davis (52 pts), Colorado (52 pts)

then when “it mattered” against good-to-average defenses: Oregon (2009: 3 pts, 2010: 13 pts), Arizona (9 pts), Oregons State (7 pts), and Washington (13 pts).

by salary_cap on Jul 26, 2011 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions  

Great. But for what “many reasons” did Riley and Longshore become mediocre when it mattered? I’m looking for the reasons, not against whom it mattered.

by HydroTech on Jul 26, 2011 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

lol, twitface

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by GoldBlooded on Jul 26, 2011 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions  

From what I remember

it was a combination of atrocious accuracy and pocket presence, which can become a syndrome when your pocket protection breaks down because you’re down 3 touchdowns.

Longshore tore up defenses when he had time to drop back and set his feet (which were extremely heavy and slow) but against good teams he disappeared and so did his accuracy and composure. Riley got rattled and even when he had time he didn’t hit guys. They couldn’t orchestrate consistent drives when the team knew they were going to throw.

I think it is mental too. I remember Riley missing Vereen on that trick play against USC down the sideline. That stands out to me. Wide open. easy 6 pts. overthrown. Riley had a good arm and against terrible teams with no pocket pressure and up 30 pts, he was really really good.

by salary_cap on Jul 26, 2011 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks.

Well, I can’t disagree with what you’re saying. But you seem to point to a lot of QB problems being caused by the defense. Fore example: pocket protection breaking down, not having enough time to throw, perhaps even getting mentally rattled by the defensive pressure. These are all legitimate reasons for a QB becoming mediocre, but I think these reasons are all more indicative of other problems on offense. Namely, pass blocking, and guys just winning their positional battles. You even point out yourself how Riley did great against terrible teams, and didn’t do so well against good teams. I don’t Riley’s performance against those teams were by coincidence. When Cal’s other 10 players on the field were winning their positional battles, it makes the QB look good. When the other 10 players on the field are losing their positional battles, it makes the QB look bad. Bottom line, I agree with what you’re saying but it sounds like the real problem isn’t so much the QBs, but what’s going on around the QB.

by HydroTech on Jul 26, 2011 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

I hear you and again sometimes we

fall prey to outcomes, or in this case, a QB’s peformance while not evaluating the other “position battles” as you call it. You’re right, and it can’t be understated. The problem is it is hard for us, without extensive film study, to really know whose “fault” it is that drives aren’t sustained and why Riley and Longshore had difficulty hitting targets at times.

by salary_cap on Jul 26, 2011 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

I did some extensive film study back in 2007 and 2008. There were a lot of faults going on around the QBs which made them look bad.

by HydroTech on Jul 26, 2011 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Also would like to add.....

…..that Longshore’s failures as a senior generally were a first-half/second-half thing….of each game, not of the season. And that’s likely due to the injury he sustained. And, of course there’s a whole load of second guessing about that one - such as Tedford’s belief that players should play through injuries, that Tedford took Longshore at his word that he was fine, that Longshore just pretty much sucked late in games and staff wasn’t willing to do anything about it.

by ososdeoro on Jul 26, 2011 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Zach Maynard has been named the starter.

Also paying attention to a new starter at tailback.

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by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 9:29 AM PDT reply actions  

I suspect the HB position depth chart will fluctuate all year until

someone establishes themselves as a stud (it will not be Sofele).

by salary_cap on Jul 26, 2011 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

We want to see what the running backs can do.

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by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 9:29 AM PDT reply actions  

He thinks the strength of the offense is the Oline (?) and receiving corp led by Marvin Jones and Keenan Allen.

Thinks kicking game should be solid.

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by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 9:29 AM PDT reply actions  

He says the whole team is re-focused.

Old Toothwrangler

by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 9:30 AM PDT reply actions  

It was a heartbreaker not going to a bowl last year.

It hurt. That’s when they started focusing on this year.

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by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 9:30 AM PDT reply actions  

He’s proud of his team for their academic success and for their good behavior off the field.

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by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 9:30 AM PDT reply actions  

He’s praising Marvin Jones for his leadership.

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by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 9:30 AM PDT reply actions  

Question: Will you still be more involved w/ gameplanning and playcalling?

Yes, we always gameplan as a staff. But, I will be more involved with the playcalling this year.

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by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 9:31 AM PDT reply actions  

playcalling

“we gameplan as an Off staff… staff will call plays together… but I will be much more involved than I was last year”

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 9:31 AM PDT reply actions  

Thanks for the recap for those of us who don’t have sound on our computers!

by HydroTech on Jul 26, 2011 9:32 AM PDT reply actions  

Team Matters

MJ says the team always wears the Team Matters shirts

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 9:33 AM PDT reply actions  

Question: What are some of the positives you can take from last year going into this year?

Marvin Jones: Having the season that we had last season, we didn’t want to put that on the coach. Coach Tedford has a proven history of success. This has to be more about the team. Everything we do is team-oriented. Team matters. We tried to change the culture where it’s all about team. We have more outspoken leaders, like myself. Coach Tedford says all the time that we want to keep what happened last year in the back of our mind. Don’t let it bring us down, but know that we didn’t go to a bowl, and we need to change that. It starts with me. And the other leaders on the team to approach every game like it’s our last."

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by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 9:33 AM PDT reply actions  

MJ boner alert….what a good guy

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by GoldBlooded on Jul 26, 2011 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions  

Question: What is our tailback situation?

Tedford: Isi is our starter. After that, it’s complicated. CDJ is coming off of injury. Yarnway is coming off of injury. And we recruited four backs. I’m excited to see them. I think we’ll have a young back or two to be in the mix. In the past we’ve been very fortunate to have a succession of backs. We’ve also had a history of young backs contributing as freshmen, like Jahvid Best, Marshawn Lynch.

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by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 9:35 AM PDT reply actions  

RB/TB situation

“we recruited 4 TBs … … … those guys will have a chance to compete”

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 9:35 AM PDT reply actions  

Question for Jones: How much confidence do you have in your new QB?

Jones: I definitely have confidence in him. He only had one spring. But he’s decisive and a great leader. Whoever makes the transition from competition in fall camp to being that leader, will be the guy. We will put all our trust in that guy. We will be in a situation where the best guy will be on the field, and we’re going to rally around that guy.

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by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 9:36 AM PDT reply actions  

Decisive

Leads to less sacks but can lead to more INTs. We will need to expect some of that this year.

Say it like Ron Burgandy signing off: "Stay Classy, Bears!"

by PlayClassyBears on Jul 26, 2011 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions  

It’s only a false dichotomy if you have a very accurate passer. I would like to think that Maynard will be a revelation at QB, but if we see a lot of INTs we shouldn’t be surprised. Upset, sure…but not surprised.

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by PlayClassyBears on Jul 26, 2011 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

I concur when you put it that way.

I find it unsettling, though, that Tedford has appointed a non-accurate QB to lead an offense when that has been a big part of the problem in his offense of late. If in fact Maynard still is the inaccurate QB he was at Buffalo.

by salary_cap on Jul 26, 2011 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions  

Do we have an accurate QB on the roster who’s capable of running the team?

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by boomtho on Jul 26, 2011 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions  

If Cal did he'd start.

I think Maynard is going to have to make a lot of plays with his feet, and that could open up passing lanes down the field. Hopefully Maynard can throw on the run, especially if he is uncomfortable throwing out of the pocket.

by salary_cap on Jul 26, 2011 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t think we can count out Bridgford yet. The twitter buzz from the team over summer indicates WRs been working out with Bridg and their is good connection. If the lightbulb comes on for Allen it may be Bridgford slinging the rock instead of Maynard. Haven’t heard anything about Maynard’s summer performance, but I imagine and hope that he is workin’ his butt off. Should be an intense Fall camp.

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by PlayClassyBears on Jul 26, 2011 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions  

Oops I meant Allan (as in Bridgford) not Allen (as in Keenan)

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by PlayClassyBears on Jul 26, 2011 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

Who said Maynard wasn’t accurate?

by HydroTech on Jul 26, 2011 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

the Buffalo blog!

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by boomtho on Jul 26, 2011 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, okay, I guess I missed that. I mean, I knew his completion percentage at Buffalo was like 55% or so… but still. There are other reasons (aside from accuracy) which can cause a low completion percentage.

by HydroTech on Jul 26, 2011 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Drops being one

In the only game I ever saw Maynard play (a Tuesday night ESPN game, Buffalo vs. Ohio), the WRs had a lot of drops.

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by Ohio Bear on Jul 26, 2011 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah from what I heard it wasn’t an accuracy issue, but a touch on the ball issue, which was at Buffalo… over two years ago…

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by CruzinBears on Jul 26, 2011 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions  

I like how Marvin Jones mentioned that he really throws guys open.

He hits them as they come out of their breaks instead of waiting/patting the ball.

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by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

Having seen JT during closed practices, he’s big on teaching his QBs to use touch. I’m pretty confident that although Maynard might not have used enough touch in the past, Tedford will be drilling him hard to use touch when it’s needed.

by HydroTech on Jul 26, 2011 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

What are you guys talking about when you say “touch”?

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by since1997 on Jul 26, 2011 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

The ability to get the appropriate arc on the ball to drop it in over coverage. The knock on Maynard is that he throws on a line, which is great for some routes (outs, slants, hitches, comebacks), but less good on a fly route when you have to get the ball over the head of the defensive back and into the hands of the receiver or square-in/dig routes where you might have to drop the ball in between the linebackers and safeties in the middle of the field.

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by AERose on Jul 26, 2011 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Nice. Thanks!

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by since1997 on Jul 26, 2011 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

God I wish we had a proven mentor of high level college quarterbacks on our coaching staff…!

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It was fantastic."
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by AERose on Jul 26, 2011 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

If in fact Maynard still is the inaccurate QB he was at Buffalo.

Which isn’t like, pure speculation or anything.

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It was fantastic."
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by AERose on Jul 26, 2011 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Question about Thursday night football games: What do you feel about playing on Thursday night?

Tedford: Our players probably don’t have an opinion, they’ve never done it. We have done it, haven’t done it in a while. We’re going to schedule it like a normal week. It will be different with classes. Two Thursday games and a Friday. Well, that’s a transition anyway playing at AT&T. With our new facilities, it’s very exciting. We’re a little disjointed with moving around. I think our players will handle it very well. Whether it’s Thursday game or playing at AT&T, our players will handle it well. The key is to focus on the job at hand, not when or where. We have a job to do. And we’re going to focus on what’s happening between the lines, no matter where they are.

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by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 9:38 AM PDT reply actions  

Question: What do you expect of Utah and Colorado?

Tedford: I have great respect for both programs. Colorado obviously had a coaching change. We play them at their place. I’m sure they’ll be very prepared for that. Utah is a great program. 5-2 in bowl games over Kyle’s tenure. We have a great deal of respect for them. Theyll be very competitive in the conference.

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by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 9:39 AM PDT reply actions  

question re: Lyles

“I’m not concerned one bit… I wouldn’t [recognize] him if he was in this room right now”

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 9:40 AM PDT reply actions  

“…there are over 250 schools in the Houston area… and the reason why we used [his] service is so we could be efficient with our time/resources”

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

So is it safe to assume Tedford is not under a gag order regarding Lyles?

I support the NBA player's union.

by chowder on Jul 26, 2011 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

Question about using recruiting services (prob Lyles)

Tedford: I have no concern about that. We pay for services to be competitive with knowing recruits in the Houston area.

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by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 9:41 AM PDT reply actions  

Question: Do you think this team can win the Pac-12?

Jones: Definitely. What type of team would we be if we didn’t think we could win? Without a doubt.

Tedford: I think our kids absolutely believe that if we play to our full potential, we can win any game that we play. We have a very challenging schedule. We’ve been working hard all off-season with a new S & C coach. Now we have to do it on the field.

Old Toothwrangler

by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 9:43 AM PDT reply actions  

Rocky63215 called

He’s upset that the media didn’t throw more questions to Marvin.

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by Ohio Bear on Jul 26, 2011 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions  

After last year, Marvin’s probably used to not getting anything thrown accurately in his general direction.

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by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

the media should try obscure questions? Like what’s the air speed of an unladen swallow?

by Josie Becker on Jul 26, 2011 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

African or European?

Drew: 'Oh no.. That is certainly the meaty part alright, but it's not the thigh..."
Randy: "No... that bone is NOT connected to the thigh bone..."

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by SeanCrosby87 on Jul 26, 2011 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chip Kelly

“we have great respect for the NCAA and continue to cooperate with them… we’ve hired an outside law firm… we’re accountable for everything we do” LOL

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 9:44 AM PDT reply actions  

not watching the stream. was chip sitting down close to tedford while he was questioned about lyles? if so:

LOL

Cal

by Thoroughbred on Jul 26, 2011 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

Kelly =

bag of multiple douches

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

1st question was about sanctions ahahahahahahaha

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

Well, nobody will ever nominate Chip Kelley for Mr. Charisma.

He just seems to have an abrasive, distant personality.

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by SoCal Oski on Jul 26, 2011 9:46 AM PDT reply actions  

No one’s ever going to say Jeff Tedford is super charismatic, but you’ve hit the nail on the head about Kelly. I’m glad we don’t have a coach like him.

by crazedfan on Jul 26, 2011 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions  

Chip Kelly has a reputation of being curt and abrasive with media

I, too, would take Coach Tedford over Chip any day.

by heckyeah on Jul 26, 2011 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

"We believe we can win everything" Go Bears!

Ursus arctos californicus – California golden bear

by berkeleyboy510 on Jul 26, 2011 9:48 AM PDT reply actions  

Uncle Ted just asked a question

but it was about whether Cliff Harris/Kiko Alonso will get to play

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 9:49 AM PDT reply actions  

Chip seems agitated/nervous

not sure if it’s just his shiny forehead, but it looks like he’s got some flop sweat from all the questions re: the NCAA investigation

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions  

Nobody’s asking Paulsen any questions at all.

by crazedfan on Jul 26, 2011 9:51 AM PDT reply actions  

Kelley could benefit from a bit of humility

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by SoCal Oski on Jul 26, 2011 9:51 AM PDT reply actions  

going one, going twice, Sold!

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by berkeleyboy510 on Jul 26, 2011 9:54 AM PDT reply actions  

First Chip gave credit to the media for having picked them to win the last few seasons, now he is saying that it doesn’t matter what the media picks and that you can’t really use outside influences as a source of motivation? sounds contradictory.

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by berkeleyboy510 on Jul 26, 2011 9:58 AM PDT reply actions  

Who asked that last question to Chip Kelly?

by heckyeah on Jul 26, 2011 10:00 AM PDT reply actions  

Sounded like it may have been John Canzano lol

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

yeah

John Canzano… then the MC guy cut him off

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

What was that last question to Chip Kelly? (for those of us w/o sound on our computers)

by HydroTech on Jul 26, 2011 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions  

But he used language like “garbage material” that he paid “25k for”

by heckyeah on Jul 26, 2011 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions  

Canzano wanted Kelly to comment on “Garbage” recruiting information that Oregon paid $25,000 for etc.

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions  

Also...

Pac-12’s Dave Hirsch stepped in to cut off Canzano because Oregon released a pre-press conference memo stating that they wouldn’t talk about the Lyles situation until after the NCAA investigation. Or something to that effect.

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by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions  

…was it Phil Knight??

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by atomsareenough on Jul 26, 2011 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mike Riley

seems like a really nice guy

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 10:05 AM PDT reply actions  

He is

He’s extremely well-respected here in Oregon and you never see him combative or disrespectful, etc. And does more with less than any other coach I know……

I'd like to smell the Roses before I die.

by BTown85 on Jul 26, 2011 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

Cazano? first brought up how Tedford said he could not point out Lyles in the room although its a guy who he did business with (he asked that in a sarcastic manner, like a, yea right type of way) then reminded Chip of how he paid 25K for “garbage” footage that “we have seen already” and what where his thought on this matter.

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by berkeleyboy510 on Jul 26, 2011 10:07 AM PDT reply actions  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdopMqrftXs

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by berkeleyboy510 on Jul 26, 2011 10:14 AM PDT reply actions  

Shaw

is alot more personable/amiable than Harballz

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions  

Shaw

is actually giving direct & detailed answers to reporters’ questions, and also without any eccentric soundbites – quite unlike his predecessor

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions  

Luck

is one ugly dude… grew out his hair & is rockin a shaggy beard

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions  

Why am I not surprised Luck would have a d-bag hipster doofus neckbeard?

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by SoCal Oski on Jul 26, 2011 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions  

I had a neckbeard before they were cool...

Drew: 'Oh no.. That is certainly the meaty part alright, but it's not the thigh..."
Randy: "No... that bone is NOT connected to the thigh bone..."

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I rushed the Furd's farm in 2009

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by SeanCrosby87 on Jul 26, 2011 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Andrew Luck looks like

Moos from The Office (Dwight’s weird “special” brother)

Say it like Ron Burgandy signing off: "Stay Classy, Bears!"

by PlayClassyBears on Jul 26, 2011 10:19 AM PDT reply actions  

Why did the new Furd coach

bring the GEICO caveman with him to media day?

by oskiwow on Jul 26, 2011 10:20 AM PDT reply actions  

It was an easy decision

"Remember the Maine! TO HELL WITH STANFORD!"

by CruzinBears on Jul 26, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

Luck

confirmed “this is my last college season”

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 10:21 AM PDT reply actions  

stop the presses!

"Remember the Maine! TO HELL WITH STANFORD!"

by CruzinBears on Jul 26, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

Is Luck trying to look

Like a lumberjack?
Ted Kaczynski?
Amish?

Also, David Shaw looks like Tealk from Stargate

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 10:21 AM PDT reply actions  

Geico caveman

Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.

-TwistNHook

by turkey on Jul 26, 2011 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions  

I don't get it...

It looks exactly like the picture that was previously posted.

by oskiwow on Jul 26, 2011 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

MARRY ME

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by GoldBlooded on Jul 26, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions  

Sark

sounds/looks like an infomercial announcer

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 10:30 AM PDT reply actions  

Billy Mays or the Shamwow guy?

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by SoCal Oski on Jul 26, 2011 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions  

Shamwow

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

give him a headset & Shamwow

and he’d fit right in … “I’m Vince the Shamwow guy”

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

This fellow?

"Remember the Maine! TO HELL WITH STANFORD!"

by CruzinBears on Jul 26, 2011 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

Like Chris Polk

As a player, but he looks like he didn’t get enough sleep last night.

Say it like Ron Burgandy signing off: "Stay Classy, Bears!"

by PlayClassyBears on Jul 26, 2011 10:37 AM PDT reply actions  

CGB REPRESENT!

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 10:38 AM PDT reply actions  

CGB gets a question asked!

Say it like Ron Burgandy signing off: "Stay Classy, Bears!"

by PlayClassyBears on Jul 26, 2011 10:38 AM PDT reply actions  

Berkelium97

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

Go CGB!

Andy Wooldridge, andy_wooldridge@yahoo.com
BuildingTheDam.Com
Go Beavs!

by AndyPanda on Jul 26, 2011 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

Wait what? CGB got a press pass?

Fire Starkey. You... complete me.

by since1997 on Jul 26, 2011 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

Nope. We tried, even sat down w/ Media Relations.

But, we were told that we need to stop writing analysis posts and write more “fair and objective” articles like professional journalists.

They let in almost anyone for Media Day. No official credentials required.

Old Toothwrangler

by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

So they want news that is “fair and balanced”?

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yep. No opinions. No analysis.

Old Toothwrangler

by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

"Analysis" is exclusive of being a "professional" journalist?

That will come as news to quite a few in the tv/newspaper/radio/blog/magazine business whose’ job is to provide analysis, and I’m not talking just sports here.

Andy Wooldridge, andy_wooldridge@yahoo.com
BuildingTheDam.Com
Go Beavs!

by AndyPanda on Jul 26, 2011 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions  

We didn’t think that made much sense, frankly.

I think they were just using vague excuses to make us go away.

Old Toothwrangler

by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

I guess you can write off Gameday ever coming to a Cal game!

How does Petros get on campus to do a game?

Andy Wooldridge, andy_wooldridge@yahoo.com
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Go Beavs!

by AndyPanda on Jul 26, 2011 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

The same way all the other “professionals” do, he has the backing of someone big.

Old Toothwrangler

by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions  

Here is why PR doesn't tend to give out media passes to sites like this (not saying its a legit reason)

If they give CGB a media pass, you can ask Cal staff questions that can be used against them. Joe Blow media “professional” will just ask their dumb, trite questions and write down their mundane quotes and feed readers straight news and lame quotes.

CGB will do analysis, and part of analysis is being candid, honest and of course offering subjective but reasoned-based opinion, which has the capacity to shed the school and its members and staff involved in a not so flattering light.

They want to give passes out to staffers that do ONLY reporting for that reason. I understand it, I just don’t agree with it.

by salary_cap on Jul 26, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

Basically, there are not "professional" journalism standards at blog sites

in the sense that there is much more freedom here to voice both news and opinion, whereas jo blow from the Chronicle won’t rip Cal or its members for anything because that is really not their place (unfortunately). “prof” journalists need people to call them back and answer their questions to keep their jobs, so they try and keep with “reporting” information.

by salary_cap on Jul 26, 2011 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, we understand their reasoning. I just think they were being a bit close-minded with the terms set down for working with us. We asked to interview an athlete from a non-revenue sport by email. They could screen the questions ahead of time. The athlete’s privacy is protected. They get to screen the answers and final product before it posts. Cal gets free PR for a sport and athlete that probably wouldn’t get much ink from “real” journalists. But, that was still a no-go.

/shrugs

Old Toothwrangler

by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions  

The same thing happened with the Oakland A's

 a few weeks ago. A guy got his media pass revoked for ripping the manager. It’s stupid and close-minded, you’re right. And yes, be proud of your outsider status. Ask Bill Simmons if he regrets not being offered a media pass. He doesn’t.

by salary_cap on Jul 26, 2011 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Essentially what I stated above. No more analysis articles plus improve the content of the site such that it meets “professional standards.”

The censorship on analysis articles was the deal-breaker.

And we’re not losing any sleep over it. It means we don’t have to worry about stepping on toes and can keep doing what we enjoy doing. It’s all good.

Old Toothwrangler

by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have no problem with the decisions made here. I am happy to have our role as outsiders. It lets me wear this sweet jean jacket!

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

no thanks

disco stu doesn’t advertise.

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by GoldBlooded on Jul 26, 2011 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Disco Stu likes disco music

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

What was the question???

California Golden Bears: 2nd place is nothing to sneeze at!

by atomsareenough on Jul 26, 2011 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Woooooooooooo it's chief Wiggum on the stage!

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 10:41 AM PDT reply actions  

The resemblance is uncanny.

I can see Wulff saying, “All right, you scrawny beanpoles: becoming a [football player] is not something that happens overnight. It takes one solid weekend of training to get that [helmet sticker].”

by oskiwow on Jul 26, 2011 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

Poor Wulff

dead man walking

Say it like Ron Burgandy signing off: "Stay Classy, Bears!"

by PlayClassyBears on Jul 26, 2011 10:41 AM PDT reply actions  

they beat OSU!!!

(beavers, not the cheaters back east)

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

what about the cowboys?

Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.

-TwistNHook

by turkey on Jul 26, 2011 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

They beat Oxford State?

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

“Asked about UW’s complexity on offense. Sark: no plans to tone it down unless guys can’t handle it. Takes complexity as a compliment.”

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

Ah. We couldn’t get in a question to Tedford and Jones?

California Golden Bears: 2nd place is nothing to sneeze at!

by atomsareenough on Jul 26, 2011 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

LA Traffic sucks.

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ummmmmm

Can someone explain WTF that means?

I'd like to smell the Roses before I die.

by BTown85 on Jul 26, 2011 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions  

Can't find a transcript of Wulff's remarks today yet

But, it was similar to what he said about his recruiting class earlier this year:

“It’s not a sexy type of class,” WSU coach Paul Wulff said this week, “because it doesn’t include a lot of skill (position) kids.”

He said something similar today, about the “sexiness” of the class or something. I know what he’s getting at, but I want him to stop using that word.

by oskiwow on Jul 26, 2011 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mike Stoopid

isn’t red-faced and yelling like a madman for once

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 11:05 AM PDT reply actions  

It’s still early.

Old Toothwrangler

by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions  

2 questions have been asked

re: Mike Stoops’ “emotions/fire/intensity” LOL

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

lunch open bar at noon?

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

The question Berkelium97 asked to Sark came from a reader at UWDawgpound:

    Sark answered a question that was submitted by JoeinFW:

    Last year a coach commented that the Washington offense has more formations than any team he’s ever seen. Has there been any effort to reduce the number of formations used and to simplify the offense for a relatively inexperienced quarterback? If so, what can we expect to see less of this year?

    Sark – “The reality is the game is about having fun. We try to keep our guys interested. If we feel like our guys can handle it than we do it. I take that statement it as a compliment and our players take it as a compliment.”

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 11:05 AM PDT reply actions  

Rule Of Tree talking shit:



When he shaves, it will be with the Axe. RT @GoldenBlogs: Andrew Luck looked a little out of place at Pac-12 Media Day:

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 11:14 AM PDT reply actions  

Only if it’s before the game.

Keeping January 2 open. You know, just in case.
CaliforniaGoldenBlogs/Twitter/Facebook/Clothing Store

by Ohio Bear on Jul 26, 2011 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dennis Erickson looks spacier but less wrinkled than last year. What gives?

Old Toothwrangler

by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 11:15 AM PDT reply actions  

Strict botox+weed regimen.

California Golden Bears: 2nd place is nothing to sneeze at!

by atomsareenough on Jul 26, 2011 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL. “I’ll brag on Brock a little. He’s very talented. In a lot of areas.”

TMI, Coach…

Old Toothwrangler

by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 11:17 AM PDT reply actions  

How does the team stay awake when Coach Erickson speaks?

Old Toothwrangler

by Kodiak on Jul 26, 2011 11:17 AM PDT reply actions  

Some dude from New Mexico named Heisenberg.

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions  

you can throw a three day party with his stuff

by Josie Becker on Jul 26, 2011 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions  

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions  

Pretty cool, definitely got me pumped for football.

Am I known as Cugel the Clever for nothing?

by Cugel on Jul 26, 2011 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wish Embree

brought Steve Marshall to answer media questions

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 11:27 AM PDT reply actions  

Heh

Questions for coach Marshall?

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions  

HOW DO YOU DO THAT MAGIC YOU DID

Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!

by GoldBlooded on Jul 26, 2011 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions  

WITCHCRAFT

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions  

Those fingers in my hair
that sly “come-hither” stare that strips my conscience bare
IT’S REDONKULOUS BEAR

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by GoldBlooded on Jul 26, 2011 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

CGB

“How do you change the culture/mindset that hasn’t won on the reoad since 2007?”

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 11:37 AM PDT reply actions  

*road

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

*for a team that hasn’t won on the road since 2007

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

Nice one

A lot of people don’t realize how bad Colorado has been on the road the last few years. Dan Hawkins is a winner!

by Avinash Kunnath on Jul 26, 2011 11:39 AM PDT reply actions  

he just acknowledged

that he’s on the “proverbial hot seat”

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions  

Jonathan Franklin!

I remember him!

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 11:41 AM PDT reply actions  

how do you

find and/or photoshop these pics so fast

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

redonkulous is a robot

Deposed (and recently graduated!) #1 Indian

by boomtho on Jul 26, 2011 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

he is also the king of the internet
ALL HAIL THE INTERNET KING!

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by GoldBlooded on Jul 26, 2011 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

I shall wear a crown of USB cables

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

and they shall be USB 4.0 compliant!

Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!

by GoldBlooded on Jul 26, 2011 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

NM got the numbers mixed up that is Derrick Coleman #33 not Franklin #23

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

So much for crowning you king of the 'net......

Whew! I feel less inadequate than I did a few minutes ago. Now I just feel a regular amount of inadequacy…..

I'd like to smell the Roses before I die.

by BTown85 on Jul 26, 2011 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

but… I thought… isn’t Derrick Coleman deaf?!

Cal

by Thoroughbred on Jul 26, 2011 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whatever else may be true, Newhizel is a personable guy.

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by SoCal Oski on Jul 26, 2011 11:42 AM PDT reply actions  

Celebration question:

Stoopidest. Question. Ever.

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by SoCal Oski on Jul 26, 2011 11:45 AM PDT reply actions  

Hundley getting knee surgery

Oh man! UCLA just CANNOT catch a break with the injury bug. Unbelievable.

Say it like Ron Burgandy signing off: "Stay Classy, Bears!"

by PlayClassyBears on Jul 26, 2011 11:47 AM PDT reply actions  

That injury bug gets around. I hope it stays the hell away from Berkeley.

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by atomsareenough on Jul 26, 2011 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

coach b is the hero we need

Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.

-TwistNHook

by turkey on Jul 26, 2011 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

We've had it plenty...

Drew: 'Oh no.. That is certainly the meaty part alright, but it's not the thigh..."
Randy: "No... that bone is NOT connected to the thigh bone..."

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I rushed the Furd's farm in 2009

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by SeanCrosby87 on Jul 26, 2011 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

The question to Coach Embree came from Ralphie Report:



Nice! California Golden Blogs asked one of our questions! Q: How do you prepare a team that hasn’t done so since 07 to win on the road?

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 11:49 AM PDT reply actions  

Whats he saying?

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

he's giving a speech

going thru every single position group on the team, rambling almost

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

He said your jean jacket looks good with your jean shorts!

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

jorts jorts jorts!

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hope it all matches my jean vest!!!!!

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

can someone ask him how it feels to be banned

from the postseason….again? Or how does it feel to be a scumbag following a scumbag at a university…err…factory?

by salary_cap on Jul 26, 2011 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

coaching a team in one of the most talent-rich areas in the country to a bowl game is “one of the great accomplishments in his career”? lolz.

Deposed (and recently graduated!) #1 Indian

by boomtho on Jul 26, 2011 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

I figured it would have been his winnings at UW and Boulder

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by CruzinBears on Jul 26, 2011 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Barkley

looks like such a tool

by verytech on Jul 26, 2011 12:02 PM PDT reply actions  

I think that’s because he is wearing a USC shirt. Honestly, I think he is the least Toolish QB at USC since….hmmm….I can’t remember.

Tools in order of Toolishness:

Mustain > Palmer > Booty > Leinart > Sanchez

I honestly don’t remember the QB before Palmer (probably didn’t matter since they weren’t very good)

Say it like Ron Burgandy signing off: "Stay Classy, Bears!"

by PlayClassyBears on Jul 26, 2011 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

It seems like this list is backwards.

Did you mean to say Mustain < Palmer < Booty < Leinart < Sanchez?

by gobears7 on Jul 26, 2011 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks for not calling me a tool guys...

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by CruzinBears on Jul 26, 2011 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Wasn’t Haden the king of tools? There’s also robo QB whose name escapes me and Rodney Peete.

by cal85 on Jul 26, 2011 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

What does this mean????

GoldenBlogs, @goldenblogs is now trending in #Berkeley http://trendsmap.com/us/berkeley

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 12:03 PM PDT reply actions  

what is this i don’t even

Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!

by GoldBlooded on Jul 26, 2011 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

it means lots o peeps in Berkeley were tweeting with “@goldenblogs” included

"Remember the Maine! TO HELL WITH STANFORD!"

by CruzinBears on Jul 26, 2011 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Were making it!

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

luck was just on the radio here in la. sounds like he just tossed back a 12pac.

does he always sound like he has marbles in his mouth?

by j.lee on Jul 26, 2011 12:26 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

I think his beard grows in both directions (think about it….).

I'd like to smell the Roses before I die.

by BTown85 on Jul 26, 2011 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

If you look up “derp” in the dictionary, you find a picture of Andrew Luck.

Cal

by Thoroughbred on Jul 26, 2011 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pretty sure

It was actually Lane Kiffen

More for your money, $25,000 at a time.

by Quack Patty on Jul 26, 2011 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

If you look up...

…Andrew Luck on the internet you find a picture of Andrew Luck.

I'd like to smell the Roses before I die.

by BTown85 on Jul 26, 2011 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

In Soviet Russia, Internet looks up you!

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by SoCal Oski on Jul 26, 2011 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

putin would have used a header

Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.

-TwistNHook

by turkey on Jul 26, 2011 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good grief! They even have the little copyright/trademark/registered symbol

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by SoCal Oski on Jul 26, 2011 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

and they’re upside down

Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.

-TwistNHook

by turkey on Jul 26, 2011 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

It appears that the pressers are over. Berkelium97 appears to be taking notes regarding interviews of Tedford/Jones. Unclear how much interaction is occuring.

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 1:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Why are you linking to a tweet that says the exact same thing?

California Golden Bears: 2nd place is nothing to sneeze at!

by atomsareenough on Jul 26, 2011 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am providing to our readers here the high quality tweets that Berkelium97 has been sending out from LA this morning. To make it easier for them to see some of the important ones.

On top of that, I am linking directly to the tweets so that people know where it came from and so that people can read other tweets from our accounts. We’ve been tweeting up a storm. And its always good to provide linsk to the original place. And its always good to promote the Twitter account.

I see no reason to not provide the links as a)it might confuse people into thinking it is something I have personal knowledge about (which is untrue) b)it wouldn’t help people find the other tweets, and c)it would fail to promote the CGB twitter, which is blowing up with great original content today from Avi, Berkelium97, and others.

I hope that answers your question sufficiently.

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

I suppose. I just thought there might be more detailed info in the link, so I clicked on the link, and, nope. Exact same text. So I was wondering why I clicked, or why you linked for that matter. But yeah, I think you mentioned the Twitter feed in the post, so hopefully people are following that too.

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by atomsareenough on Jul 26, 2011 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just noticed that Berkelium referenced it, but did not actually link to it. I’ll add that in.

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

shorter version: because i can, shut up and deal.

Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.

-TwistNHook

by turkey on Jul 26, 2011 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t know why Fox Sports Radio would hire Ayr, but I guess they did!

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

You think she signed a deal with the Pac12 network?

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

If I know Larry Scott, and I think I do...

He’s using whatever leverage he has to get the best deal for the Pac-12.

Perhaps there’ll be a dunk tank with D.M. during every pre-game broadcast. All sports.

by oskiwow on Jul 26, 2011 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jeff Tedford's Rolex is blue and gold!

http://twitpic.com/5w9n5d/full

Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"

by Redonkulous Bear on Jul 26, 2011 1:35 PM PDT reply actions  

So, thats where the restrooms are!

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was a nice watch

I was admiring it at lunch

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by Berkelium97 on Jul 26, 2011 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Going over some pictures from the event (not mine), I realized the Rose Bowl trophy was about 15 feet from where we were having lunch. I should have brought it home as a souvenir! That would truly make this a conquest worth praising.

"Some people watch adult videos on their computer - I go to YouTube and watch Jahvid Best highlight clips. That’s what gets me going."- Jim Schwartz, Detroit Lions head coach

by Berkelium97 on Jul 26, 2011 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seeing as we would have won it in 2004...

You should have, and then got the fucker engraved lol.

Drew: 'Oh no.. That is certainly the meaty part alright, but it's not the thigh..."
Randy: "No... that bone is NOT connected to the thigh bone..."

www.fearthefin.com - Where masochism is defined.

I rushed the Furd's farm in 2009

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by SeanCrosby87 on Jul 26, 2011 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

We interrupt your Media Day coverage for this important In N Out breaking news story:

@MikeTepper79 Michael Tepper
At #InNOut for the last time before I leave for Indi! #GoBears #GoColts

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 1:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Mike Tepper is going to India?!?!

California Golden Bears: 2nd place is nothing to sneeze at!

by atomsareenough on Jul 26, 2011 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

wooo go tepper, ill miss you btc!

by bamboobanga on Jul 26, 2011 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Somebody aint a fan:



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@GoldenBlogs Didn’t you hear? we Stanford students and alumni now get house elves 4lyfe. Servants so 80s. Gotta update those tired old jokes

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by TwistNHook on Jul 26, 2011 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Andrew’s handlers better make sure that blade is child-proofed. You know how furdies are with sharp objects.

"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.

It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0

by AERose on Jul 26, 2011 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

They try them for a year, get scared and hand them back, a la 2007/2008 and 2010/2011?

"Remember the Maine! TO HELL WITH STANFORD!"

by CruzinBears on Jul 26, 2011 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

furdies don’t run with scissors. They have people for that.

"Let me tell you a story. I was a political prisoner for two years. The instant I was released I ran to McDonald's. I had a Big Mac and a Coke.

It was fantastic."
-Toyama Koichi, US Presidential candidate from Japan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGZqOkeYbB0

by AERose on Jul 26, 2011 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

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