DBD 9.21.11 What's YOUR Road Record?
by AndBears on Sep 20, 2011 10:35 PM PDT
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PrintSo, we're Cal fans. Which means basically two things:
- We're smart
- We're obsessive
I think it makes a lot of sense then to look at the numbers, queried by Royrules22 in yesterday's DBD.
WHAT IS YOUR ROAD RECORD? Don't worry, I've made some awards as well.
Royrules asked and you answered. Including Ragnarok and myself (who were able to add late entries) we have 18 contenders for the title of Best Traveler and Best Record. These games were self reported so I used only the games that people reported, not out of all games in the time span.
CGB Record: These (self-reported) games cover 76 games between Stanfurd in 1977 (L) and Colorado in 2011 (W). There were 32 wins, for a combined record for CGB of .4210.
The most attended games were:
- 2008 Emerald Bowl (W) - 16 Attendees
- 2005 Stanfurd (W) - 12 Attendees
- TIE: 2003&2009 Stanfurd (W,W) - 11 Attendees
- CalumbusBear - 1.0000! (Sample size = 4)
- Rishi - .7500 (Sample size = 4)
- Cugel - .6667 (Sample size = 9)
- Scootie - .3000 (Sample size = 10)
- Minesweeper - .3333 (Sample size = 6)
- Calgbear - .3636 (Sample size = 11)
- Ragnarok - 40 Games (btw 2000 Fresno State - 2011 Colorado)
- Andbears - 35 Games (btw 2001 Wazzu - 2011 Colorado)
- Cruzinbears - 26 Games (btw 1989 Stanfurd - 2009 Stanfurd)
Longest Attendance Streak (Attended not won, comparative to CGB): Ragnarok (13) between 2000 Fresno State - 2003 Utah
Rags also gets Most Obsessive Record Keeping, and just trust me on this.
Go Bears! Beat the baggage fees.
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Clayton Kershaw owns the Lincecum and the Giants
5 – 0 v. the Giants; 4 – 0 v. Lincecum
Years from now, we will look back on nights like tonight and tell our kids and grandkids that we watched Clayton Kershaw pitch. They won’t look at us as quizzically as we do to our elders who got to see Sandy Koufax, simply because there is ample video evidence of Kershaw’s greatness. That greatness was on display Tuesday night, as Kershaw outdueled the magnificent Tim Lincecum, again, to pick up his 20th victory as the Dodgers beat the Giants 2-1.
by j.lee on Sep 20, 2011 11:01 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs
Giants explode for run against Kershaw, but Lincecum shelled for two runs
There really isn’t any rhyme or reason to this Kershaw/Lincecum thing. Kershaw has been better than Lincecum this year, but it’s not like the difference between Justin Verlander and Brad Penny. They’ve both been fantastic. Kershaw has an ERA just over 1.00 against the Giants this year; Lincecum’s is just under 2.00 against the Dodgers.
The Giants couldn’t beat Kershaw this year. Doing so would have triggered some Doc Brown nonsense where your mother never met your father. When Lincecum faced Kershaw, it was Lincecum who would allow the solo home run or two-out hit at the wrong time. Kershaw would do nothing of the sort, and he’ll probably win the Cy Young because of it. Almost 20% of his starts this season came against the Giants. Against the teams that aren’t the Giants, his ERA is 2.54. Lincecum’s season ERA is 2.59.
by j.lee on Sep 20, 2011 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
Cy Young?
If he pitches as well against the Padres as he has the rest of the 2nd half, is it his to lose? I believe he’s leading the NL in ERA, Ks, and tied in wins.
REC’D SO HARD!!!!!
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
You won the “I started this entire thing” award! What could be more prestigious? Its like you’re that dude Oscar who started the academy awards.
If the name tag on the guy who helps me at my local 711 is any indication, royrules22 is more of a Tony.
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1. The Tony’s are a type of award.
2. Many Indian people work at 711.
3. Their nametags always have incredibly basic American names that are, in reality, most likely not their birth names.
4. Tony is such a name.
5. I have actually seen a dude there with the nametag Tony and I’m like 100% sure hes not a Tony.
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I have an English name that is most definitely my birth name! People have mistaken it for an Indian name that’s kind of close enough, though.
by Yes We Cannon on Sep 21, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
HOW DARE YOU POST MY REAL NAME ON A PUBLIC INTERNET BLOG?!
by Yes We Cannon on Sep 21, 2011 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
PS: What do you call a man with no arms and no legs rolling around in a pile of leaves?
by Yes We Cannon on Sep 21, 2011 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
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by GoldBlooded on Sep 21, 2011 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
What do you call a man with no arms and no legs in a swimming pool?
n.b. -- This comment does not constitute official chemistry advice.
Bob.
What do you call a girl with no arms and no legs on a grill?
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Eileen
What do you call a guy with no arms and no legs in a pot?
Tony Gonzalez? University of California?
by ikoolykedat on Sep 21, 2011 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Stew
What do you call a man with no arms and no legs in a tiger cage?
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Claude
What do you call a gal with no arms and no legs rolling around on a beach?
Tony Gonzalez? University of California?
by ikoolykedat on Sep 21, 2011 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
What do you call a guy who’s very short and condensed?
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Cliff!
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
What do you call a man with no arms and no legs tied behind a boat?
by Yes We Cannon on Sep 21, 2011 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Skip.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh.
Number one fan of Justin Bieber being the number one fan of the Dodgers, and not the [2010 World Series Champion] Giants.
by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Trip?
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Art.
What if he has no tongue?
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Bill!
What do you call a man with no arms and no legs stuck in a forest fire?
by Yes We Cannon on Sep 21, 2011 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Bernie.
What do you call a woman with no arms and no legs in a bag?
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Carrie.
What do you call a man with no arms and no legs stuck in a frying pan?
Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!
Not-Pam? I mean, if she’s stuck.
What if she’s particularly catty and between two buildings?
by Yes We Cannon on Sep 21, 2011 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
It looks like you’re answering your own question here.
by Yes We Cannon on Sep 21, 2011 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Eileen.
Pardon me for the truly tasteless joke to follow:
What if she’s Chinese?
Irene.
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"Winning is not everything. It is far better to play the game squarely and lose than to win at the sacrifice of an ideal."
-- Andrew Latham Smith
Mr. Lee does not rike.
Tony Gonzalez? University of California?
by ikoolykedat on Sep 21, 2011 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Because there was no fresh clean water?
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Because she was afraid the Indian chief Scar would kidnap her and turn her into an Indian?
REHIRE NICK'S LEFT ELBOW!
lol that was the best one so far.
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I always heard the “What kind of wood doesn’t float” joke
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by Fire Starkey on Sep 21, 2011 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I know! I know!
Because she wanted to wash up on shore.
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"Winning is not everything. It is far better to play the game squarely and lose than to win at the sacrifice of an ideal."
-- Andrew Latham Smith
If you’re going to, in your own words, be tasteless, at least be somewhat factually correct; the joke refers to the fact that Japanese speakers — not Chinese speakers — can’t distinguish Ls from Rs.
I’m pretty tired of the L/R meme to be honest. I don’t even think they’re even think the jokes are generally that horribly offensive; I just don’t think they’re that funny. Picture of Asian person: replace all Ls with Rs, and Rs with Ls; yawn.
I’m fine with being a little offensive; I just tire of the same jokes over and over again. Oh wait, I guess that describes South Park too, never mind.
I’m not your son, daughter.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I meant the Asians. Of course, you don’t belong in this hug, my pigmentally-challenged friend.
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TAKE THAT! IT’S EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND HAS SCIENCE! IN IT!
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Would you just admit you’re WRONG if I put EVERY other WORD in CAPS?!?!?!?!?!?!
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
What about while sauteing?
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
???
I honestly just said “dude, just kidding” because I wanted to be clear that I was just kidding. Totally chill.
I have no idea what I just read, but I look forward to the angry emails soon.
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OMG was it Tony Kunal?!?!
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
interesting...
Turkey bans men; 41,000 women, kids at soccer game
More than 41,000 women and children filled Sukru Saracoglu Stadium to watch Fenerbahce play against Manisapor in Turkish League soccer match in Istanbul, Turkey, Tuesday, Sept. 20. 2011. Turkey came up with a radical solution for tackling crowd violence at football matches _ ban the men and let only women and children in. Under new rules approved by Turkey’s football association, only women and children under the age of 12 will be admitted to watch games _ for free _ involving teams which have been sanctioned for unruly behavior by their fans. Fenerbahce was ordered to play two home matches without any spectators after its fans invaded the pitch during a friendly against Ukrainian champion Shakhtar Donetsk. (AP Photo/TURKPIX)
ANKARA, Turkey—Turkey tried a new approach to curbing crowd violence at soccer games — kick out all the men but let women and children attend for free.
Under new rules approved by Turkey’s soccer association, only women and children under 12 will be admitted to games involving teams sanctioned for unruly fan behavior.
On Tuesday, Fenerbahce handed out free tickets and more than 41,000 women and children attended the game against Manisaspor in Istanbul. Women formed long lines around Sukru Saracoglu stadium, some carrying babies in the team’s colors, for an opportunity to watch the club.
Before the game, Fenerbahce and Manisaspor players tossed flowers at the fans. The visiting team was greeted with applause, instead of the usual jeering, the Anatolia news agency reported.
“This memory will stay with me forever,” Fenerbahce captain Alex de Sousa said. “It’s not always that you see so many women and children in one game.”
Manisaspor midfielder Omer Aysan added: “It was such a fun and pleasant atmosphere.”
Fenerbache tends to have some of the most ridiculous Turkish soccer fans… they’re the ones who give all of the bad rep to Turkish sports fans. Still, they are all a very impassioned group.
And for a country as much straddling the Western/Middle Eastern fence, this is an awesome idea.
i’m actually downloaded the match last night only to hear what they sound like. some of the noise coming from the stands at a normal fenerbache game is amazing…and it’s hard to imagine what an entire women+children crowd at a sporting event sounds like. gonna check it out when i get a chance.
i remember being in a taxi driving by a fenerbache game in progress… the entire stadium was singing their song in unison. didn’t understand a lick of it, but it was amazing. no piped in music or anything.
one of my buddies actually went to a Galatasaray game (they have their own island in the Bosphorus, and apparently a pool for some kick ass pool parties) and claimed that despite not knowing any turkish, it was easy enough to pick up and sing along.
Fenerbahce’s also been accused/implicated in some match-fixing scandal last season. They’re been a fire sale of their top players during the past transfer window.
#coolstoryidiot
Tony Gonzalez? University of California?
by ikoolykedat on Sep 21, 2011 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
I was at work and couldn't research my own record.
1993 Stanfurd – W
1994 San Diego Stinkin State – L
USC – L (ugh 61-0)
1995 San Diego Stinkin State – L (How the hell did we play them away two years in row?)
Arizona – L
Oregon State – W (13-12! Most pathetic away win of all time)
UCLA – L
Stanfurd – L (Yes! we went to every game that year)
1997 Washington State – L (this was the 1000th game of Cal football history, I was home for 2 weeks from HK)
2003 Kansas State – L (“neutral” site game at Kansas City)
Stanfurd – W
Virginia Tech (Insight Bowl) – W
2004 Texas Tech (Holiday Bowl) – L
2005 Stanfurd – W
2006 Texas A&M (Holiday Bowl) – W
2009 Utah (Poinsettia Bowl) – L
6-10
99 ucla W
99 furd L
00 usc W
01 ucla L
01 furd L
02 usc L
03 ucla L
03 furd W
03 va tech W
04 uw W
04 tt L
05 ucla L
05 furd W
05 byu W
06 tenn L
06 usc L
06 tamu W
07 uo W
07 ucla L
07 furd L
08 wazzu W
08 usc L
08 miami W
09 ucla W
09 furd W
09 utah W
10 usc L
hmm…essentially, i’m going to ucla/usc/furd whether it’s at memorial or at their place and our bowl games. (but do the la games really count as roadies, considering they’re easier for me to get to than our home games?) only made it to a couple of our out of state roadies.
13-14.
.4815
I’m wondering if we should do another analysis of “Far Games” vs “Close Games” — like you get more points for going to Tennesse than to LA.
Cal: Bears with Books.
and gambling spreads… who is a jinx going to games (i.e. going to a game you should have lost by a lot, and didn’t, etc etc)
I’ve been to two away games for UCLA and we lost both (one was expected, one was a huge upset)
My friend who lives in Arizona was a HUGE jinx. Didn’t help that he only went to games in Arizona and LA…
Cal: Bears with Books.
Yeah, but if you adjust it for spread (which is a reasonable substitute for expectation) you might find that Cal actually was, say closer in those games than expected? Just giving more potential ways to waste time here :)
You’ll have to help me with the spread, where can I find it? So I’m thinking spread vs game outcome means either ‘As expected’, ‘Close’, ‘Upset’… and then more JINX points accumulated if you attended ‘close’ or ‘upset’.
So far, Total time wasted on calculating = 2.5hrs last night + 1hr at work… whoops!
Cal: Bears with Books.
Can’t find the links at work (anything gamlin’ related is blocked) so will have to follow up later tonight if I remember!
Spreads are usually done in such a way that there is no “push”… so it would just be recalculating the score differential to redefine wins vs losses. But of course you could assign different weights to those levels (i.e. beat spread by x amount 2 points, lose spread by x points, -2 points, etc etc)
my brother’s a ucla guy, and the only ucla-usc game that he’s missed since he’s been a student/alum is the one that the ’ruins won.
That’s the only one I’ve had a chance to go to in the last 5 years. Regardless of the outcome, I think it was the best game I’ve been to ever.
he’s not happy he missed it (buddy’s give me a hard time about that one, but hey, working in dc at the time). and he’s not happy that the win probably gave dorrell a few more years on campus to further the ruin of the bruins.
You mean 13-9?
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
05 NM St – W
05 UCLA – L
05 Big Game – W
05 BYU – W
06 Tennessee – L
06 OSU – W
06 Arizona – L
06 USC – L
06 Texas A&M – W
07 CSU – W
07 UCLA – L
07 UW – L
07 Big Game – L
07 Air Force – W
08 MD – L
08 USC – L
08 Miami – W
09 Oregon – L
09 UCLA – W
09 Big Game – W
09 Utah – L
10-11…. damn
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by oskisunbear on Sep 21, 2011 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Now I need to do it..
86 usc L
87 ucla L
88 usc
99 ucla W
99 furd L
00 usc W
01 ucla L
01 furd L
02 usc L
03 ucla L
03 furd W
03 va tech W
04 uw W
04 tt L
05 ucla L
05 furd W
05 byu W
06 tenn L
06 usc L
06 tamu W
07 uo W
07 ucla L
07 furd L
08 wazzu W
08 usc L
08 miami W
09 ucla W
09 furd W
09 utah W
10 usc L
FFFFFFFUUUUUU!!!
man this site has a clunky interface sometimes… posted before i meant to… let me try that again
86 usc L
87 ucla L
87 furd L
88 usc L
89 Miami L
89 ucla L
89 furd L
90 Wisc W
90 ASU W
90 UW L
90 usc TIE
90 Copper Bowl W
91 Arizona W
91ucla W
91 OSU W
91 furd L
91 Clemson W
92 Purdue L
92 Kansas W
92 UW L
92 Oregon L (and got the most expensive speeding ticket I’ve ever got)
92 USC L
92 ASU L
93 UCLA W
93 furd W
95 furd L
96 SC W
97 furd L
99 ucla W
99 furd L
02 usc L
03 ucla L
03 ASU w
03 furd W
03 va tech W
04 SC L
04 UofA W
04 tt L
05 ucla L
05 furd W
05 byu W
06 tenn L
06 usc L
06 tamu W
07 CSU
07 ucla L
07 ASU L
07 furd L
08 usc L
08 UofA L
08 miami W
09 ucla W
09 ASU W
09 furd W
09 utah L
10 usc L
So I am 24-31-1
Those early years were brutal
(and got the most expensive speeding ticket I’ve ever got)
I got by far the most expensive tic I’ve ever gotten coming back from USC. $425.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
92. 2 mph over the limit for being able to take traffic school.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah it’s a lot. …I don’t really speed anymore, and 92 is pretty excessive…
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
What kind of backwards-thinking state has a 54 mph speed limit?
Were you visiting Ohio Bear and Calumbus Bear or something?
REHIRE NICK'S LEFT ELBOW!
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I personally have never passed any sort of examination certifying me as such a member of the legal profession, but I am certainly aware of my rights to the extent that you cannot peruse through my belongings or possessions without either a warrant or probable cause.
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very well. we will all wait in anticipation as i will request a member of the criminal enforcement department arrive accompanied by an Alsatian or similar breed!
I actually vaguely get these references. Very vaguely.
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Its bc I received an album that was Jaydiohead, which is JayZ songs and Radiohead songs like mashed together. So, I know of that song.
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I feel like you’d actually enjoy The Gray Album, a mashup of Jay Z’s Black Album and The Beatle’s White Album.
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At least with Jaydiohead, I like one of the mashed up artists.
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I dont own any beatles music. Never really gotten into them. Always sorta viewed em as a Boy Band of the 60s.
I should note that I have an album of baroque musicians doing covers of Beatles songs, which is cool.
And I downloaded like 1,000 covers of Hey Jude, bc thats a good song!
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Are you calling me skinny?
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yes
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by GoldBlooded on Sep 22, 2011 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks!
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It was just extremely unfortunate because that was by far the fastest I had been going on the whole roadtrip (~10hrs of driving). My average highway speed was probably 75. I just happened to speed up at that moment to pass a guy, and also happened to be going slightly down hill, 5 lanes of traffic, wide road etc…. I saw the siren before I saw how fast I was going. And he gave me no break. 92 was 92.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
What a dick, especially about the downhill part. Riding your brakes isn’t good for them.
Am I known as Cugel the Clever for nothing?
Yeah pretty much. That’s the way the cookie crumbles sometimes.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
You’re suggesting I eat my speeding ticket?
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
i was doing over 90 once but the chippy was slightly merciful and tagged me at 90.
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by GoldBlooded on Sep 21, 2011 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
I caught a break because the officer didn’t right me down for my actual speed… I don’t remember what it was but the ticket was north of $300 and that is in 1992 dollars..
So, thats like $3,500 now?
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JEEBUS
Fiatlux, I think you win for most traveled, also for making enter the most data entry points.
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Wow, that is a lot of disposable income.
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe his friend is Jeff Tedford. Di you ever consider that????
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lol that would be the best explanation.
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh shit. Youre BFFs with Quinn Tedford. I KNEW IT!
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The fact that we know this is…disconcerting.
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The fact that we know that is…..disconcerting.
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I’m jealous!
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions
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So are you!
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by atomsareenough on Sep 22, 2011 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions
My road record: .500
Going off memory, it’s 8-8-1. Sadly, I have been to only one road game since 1997. Life is getting in the way of my Cal football obsession.
1989 Stanfurd — L 14-24
1990 Arizona — W 30-25
USC — T 31-31
Wyoming (Cooper Bowl in Tucson) — W 17-15
1991 Arizona — W 23-21
Ucla — W 27-24
Oregon State — W 27-14
Stanfurd — L 21-38
1992 Oregon — L 17-37
1995 San Diego State — L 9-33
Stanfurd — L 24-29
1996 San Jose State — W 45-25
Navy (Aloha Bowl) — L 38-42
1997 Houston — W 35-3
Ucla — L 17-35
Stanfurd — L 20-21
2003 Illinois — W 31-24
Keeping January 2 open. You know, just in case.
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LOL
That 1990 bowl game should say “Copper Bowl.” Or, more accurately if IIRC, the Domino’s Pizza Copper Bowl.
Keeping January 2 open. You know, just in case.
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OK. Lets do this thing.
99 UCLA Win
99 Farm Lose
2000 USC Cant remember
2001 UCLA Lose
2001 Stanford Lose
2002 USC I gotta go with win on this one, I dont care!!!!
2007 Stanford Lose
2009 Stanford Win
I pretty much dont travel to away games. Am I a bad Cal fan?
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Forgot FSU 2001 Lose.
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How wrong are you, Let me count the ways...
1) 2000 USC was a W!
2) 2002 USC — you don’t get to decide W/L, I do! My stats!
3) Fresno State was in 2000 or 2011, I’m assuming you went to 2000. Lose.
You are a mediocre Cal fan who can hang out with Rishi and Royrules at the ‘Everyone goes to them’ games
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Sorry, that sounded more mean than I meant it. You are an average CGBer! Congrats, you’re at the mean!
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How can something sound more mean than you mean it when you are talking about the mean!
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Sweet! 2000 USc was a great victory! GO BEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I did go to 2000, then. I thought it was 2001, though.
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I distinctly remember the 2001 game, bc afterwards we were like 0-7 or whatever and the band started singing the team record continuity on the march out of the stadium.
I think that that was the start of that aprticular band tradition, one that has continued to this day. That always intrigued me.
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Unfortunately, the 2001 game doesn’t distinctly remember you, so stop waiting for the 2001 game to call, ok? It’s time to move on!
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But it asked for my number!
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So, what are my stats, then?
Also, lets be clear. Im an insane Cal fan. We all are. Esp. Harsha and DC Trojan. Im just less insane than the rest of you.
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You have 3 W’s in 9 games, so your away record is .3333.
I can’t find any awards for you, but you are a special and unique snowflake of a cal fan
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Where does .333 rank?
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by GoldBlooded on Sep 21, 2011 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
Sadly enough...
My road record is 0-0 with an asterisk.
Mrs. Kod and I had a flight, hotel room, and even tickets lined up to the stinkin’ Rose Parade. Yeah. You know what year. :(
I’m afraid dental school + ortho residency were not amenable to time off – I even got in reaaaally big trouble for ditching night clinic to attend Cal-ucla bball.
No excuses for the pre-kid years. Somewhat of an excuse after spawning twice.
I am apparently the worst Cal fan evair.
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there there, you’re only slightly worse than twist
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by GoldBlooded on Sep 21, 2011 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh wait...Didn't pay attention. If games on the farm count:
81 – L
83 – W
85 – L
87 – L
89 – L
91 – L
93 – W
95 – L
97 – L
99 – L
01 – L
03 – W
05 – W
4-9.
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you have a wining away record of .3077; and you were by FAR the easiest to enter. You had no games that were unique.
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I’m 2-0 for bball including an NIT championship banner! (Not too mention blowing off studying for the GRE, but still got into ortho school! Woo!)
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IM MORE UNIQUE THAN KODIAK!!!!
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Are we not allowed to count those?
If we cant count those, these are my stats:
2007 Stanford Lose
2009 Stanford Win
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I’m no official judge. And now that Ohio Bear is gone, I guess there is no official judge, just judgeless anarchy. I was just curious, is all.
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Ohio Bear, eloi eloi la ma sabach thani!
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Whoa there with your dead languages, this ain’t UWDawgPound!
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No wonder nobody is talking to me!
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Where did I go?
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AWARD FOR OHIO BEAR
Congratulations, we at the department of useless statistics are honored to grant YOU the title of “Most Games Attended Alone”! According to our records, you attended the most games that no one else will fess up to. Congratulations agains!
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1. Ohio Bear – 7 games
2. 3-Way-TIE at 5 games: LeonPowe, Calbear81, Ragnarok
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Do I get a trophy for this?
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I want this in my front yard!
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Do you need a hug???
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I shouldn't go to anymore games. 2-4-1
1989 – UCLA loss
1989 – Furd loss
1990 – USC tie
1991 – UCLA win
1991 – Furd loss
1991 – Citrus Bowl win
2006 – Tennessee ugh
2012 – OSU ??
2012 OSU
I’m hoping to nudge my record above .500 in that one.
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If my son doesn’t have to move in to college that weekend, I’ll be there.
Of course it is only a 4+ hour drive for me so much easier than most.
No nonstop flights to Columbus. Yikes.
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No one can defeat my road record!
1990- Copper Bowl v Wyoming W 17-15
1-0 bitches!
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CALumbus Bear would argue that he defeats you
He is 4-0
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DAMN YOU CALUMBUS BEARRRRRRRR!!!!! DAMN YOUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Fire Starkey on Sep 21, 2011 8:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Discrimination!!!!!!
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by Fire Starkey on Sep 21, 2011 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions
BTW
I beat you in fantasy football last weekend. You had the 2nd highest score and still lost, so sorry. Marvin Jones and Cal D really helped me out and now I’m 3-0
Now watch as Scootie kicks my ass this weekend.
In other words, Go Bears!
guess what? I’ve had the 2nd highest score in the league all 3 weeks and lost each week! I have the most points of any team and am 0-3!
I say conspiracy!
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by Fire Starkey on Sep 21, 2011 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Need help with Napa area wineries!
Since we have experts on everything here, apparently, why not tap into this?
So I’m helping plan a birthday party for a friend that involves wine tasting. Taking a shuttle from SF to Napa and we get to choose our own wineries, I think we have it for four hours?
Given the people going on this trip, however, the goal is not to go to the absolute best wineries (with tastings that cost $20 for two glasses), but the ones that maximize utility. The ones that offer the most tastings for the best price (generous pours are a bonus), and it’s better if the wineries themselves are at least nice to look at (for photos). The only one that comes to mind here is Robert Mondavi — definitely not my favourite, but it fits the criteria above.
So, any suggestions would be welcome! Thanks!
Here’s a cute puppy for your help
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if Sonoma works, I can ask one of my friends that did a similar trip… don’t know about Napa though. apologies.
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If you want utility, V. Sattui is pretty good. I think their tastings are reasonable ($5 for 5?). Also, they have food/snacks on the premises and a nice area for hanging out/picnicking. These are mostly charcuterie and cheeses, but they may also have some Italian appetizers like pasta salads, stuffed artichokes/olives, etc.
The best part is if crazy ol’ Uncle George is still working the tasting counter. He’s somewhat famous for drinking along with the guests. As he gets more and more…happy, he starts giving out more and more generous pours…then some free glasses…and occasionally breaks into the really good stuff in the back.
The Napa locals like Friday night tasting from 5-7 at JV Wine & Spirits, 301 First Street. $5 Wine + snacks. But, you might not be up there in time.
The only other winery that I’ve been to is Monticello. It’s on the Silverado trail. I don’t think the tastings were too expensive, but it’s more of a wine only type of place. (didn’t see food avail) The grounds are pretty, though. Depending on the evening, it looks like they also hold outdoors cooking or gourmet food events. If you call ahead, they might be able to give you a group rate on wine/cheese tasting or dinner. We liked their wines, but we primarily dropped by to get their special “Cal” etched bottle. One nice thing is that it’s relatively close to the big public market which is a decent hang-out for food, more wine, and just browsing around.
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V. Sattui seems really clutch! Thanks.
In case we wanted to do a tour, it looks like the wine tours all cost money. When did this happen?!
So far on the agenda, V. Sattui and Domaine Chandon (not the cheapest, but I feel champagne for a birthday is kinda necessary).
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Chandon is pretty good value – full glasses IIRC. Also, free tour unless it’s changed in the last 2-3 years.
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I think its a $10-$15 dollar tour now.
by Yes We Cannon on Sep 21, 2011 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, all legit tours cost money. =/
But I love Chandon, especially since their sparkling red wine is in season!
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I don’t mind paying for quality in this case, but I’m sure the others will.
I ran into this same issue when we went to Vegas.
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this is when you punch people in the balls and tell them to step up. you’re out to have a good time, do it.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
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Eh, it’s not my birthday. I’d rather not throw a fit and be “that guy”
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well, the tattoo is suited up.
try this:
http://p.twimg.com/AZ1_NiGCIAAA5pa.jpg
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Definitely Domaine Chandon. V. Sattui, meh, take it or leave it. Too over-run with tourists and the wine is only so-so, but boy do they pour it.
If you want something nicer and with better wine, pay the money and go to Sterling and take the tram. You can probably find some coupons online to make it cheaper than the $25 per person.
I’m also a big fan of Duckhorn. They have an amazing facility and tasting room, not sure about a tour.
Cakebread is also a nice one and Beringer has that nice historic building. I’d also recommend Beaulieu Vineyards (BV).
For food, there’s Dean & Deluca or Oakville Grocery is totally money.
I’m definitely thinking Oakville Grocery for sandwiches before hitting up the wineries. I love that place.
I did Cakebread with my cousin recently and quite liked it.
Any opinions on the ones I listed below (V. Sattui, Rutherford, William Hill, and Domaine Chandon) or Louis M Martini?
Thanks!
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I have to weigh in on this, V. Sattui wine itself is not very good. Wasn’t impressed with Sterling wines either, but I guess the tram has some touristy cache. Others mentioned are good; the wine is worth it.
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But Sattui has generous pours, right? I think that’s a worthwhile factor!
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Sattui gets really crowded inside, but the guys behind the pouring counter were nice and informative.
They also have a 1998 vintage port that is delicious.
by Yes We Cannon on Sep 21, 2011 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Have you checked our Prager for port style? They basically make 4 wines, 3 port style and a petite sirah (that is also used as the basis of one of their port style wines).
by OaktownAggie on Sep 21, 2011 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Haven’t. Looking at the wines, they look to be a bit pricier than I go for, but do you suggest any one in particular?
by Yes We Cannon on Sep 21, 2011 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Nah, they’re expensive. It’s special occasion port, but I like to visit. It’s this weird place and their window is absolutely covered in cobwebs and the tasting room is wallpapered in dollar bills from previous guests.
by OaktownAggie on Sep 21, 2011 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
98 is vintage?
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Yes, although port from Portugal is a bit more complicated, wait, why am I telling you this? You don’t even drink.
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Am I not allowed to learn??????
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The wine was made from the 1998 vintage grapes and has been aging since then.
I don’t know if I said that right; I don’t know much about wine. I just know I love port.
by Yes We Cannon on Sep 21, 2011 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
I’ve never been, but one of the banks I work with is always giving gift baskets of their “exclusive” wine, and I’m not impressed. Kind of a poster child for what’s wrong with a lot of California wines. (god I sound like such a snob, but I’m not!! really!!).
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Heh.
Yeah, Sattui is more of a fun “let’s get buzzed” spot than a wine snob spot. But it sounded like that’s what Rishi was asking for.
Most Sterling wines are only okay. One of my friends gave us a bottle of their select ($100?) for our anniversary and it was quite, good. Unfortunately, that’s way out of our price range for casual consumption.
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It’s a good place. Mrs. Kod and I have fond memories there. We liked it enough to have their champagne at our wedding. :)
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Have you had their sparkling red wine? I’m in love with it, especially with dark chocolate
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why don’t you marry it?
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by GoldBlooded on Sep 21, 2011 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Nope, haven’t tried their sparkling red yet.
I’ll keep an eye out. Mrs. Kod likes sparkling wines.
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This stupid conservative state...
WHAT!??!?!?!?!?!?!
by true torture on Sep 21, 2011 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Why buy the horse when you get the milk for free?
by Yes We Cannon on Sep 21, 2011 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions
What on earth does this have to do with being a chick?
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions
You’re insinuating that normal dudes can’t like wine and chocolate… and I’m saying that’s ridiculous.
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by atomsareenough on Sep 22, 2011 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions
It’s the way he wrote it.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 22, 2011 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
But at $100 would it be as good as Opus One? I bought a 1/2 case of Levendi 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, and I have been very happy with this wine.
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i bought 1 full case of charles shaw 2009 cab for under $50 and I am very happy with this wine
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by GoldBlooded on Sep 21, 2011 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
As a discerning Cal fan, you only comment at the most elite boards
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Bc hes a discerning Cal fan
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U C Berkeley
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
V. Sattui is sort of the Disneyland of Napa wineries.
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worse is if you’re 6-to-12ing
Tony Gonzalez? University of California?
by ikoolykedat on Sep 21, 2011 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Unless you’re a bachelorette party, in which case the guy will come out from behind the counter to cop a feel. I saw that happen once.
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then it’s ok. side note: if you drink enough, everyone will be a hot female server.
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That’s a whole different set of wineries.
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You need to hit up twice as many wineries now. Trust me, it’s for your own good.
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I can’t! Everyone’s too cheap!
Maybe I’ll just buy some wine there and share with urrbody
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serious advice: buy a bottle you like at one of the wineries there and stop to have it. It reduces the chance of winery overload, especially with a large group.
For saving cash, you can also hit up all the free tastings, or share tastings instead of getting individual ones.
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Just get a bottle of vodka and stay at home. Easier.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions
Dude my bday this year was SICK. Like top 5 bdays ever. We had a big bonfire down at the marina and roasted hot dogs over the fire w sticks. I think even you would have enjoyed it if I had had tofu dogs.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions
what if you’re all locked in a walk-in freezer for the day?
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
same thing as a bonfire at ocean beach.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
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fewer syringes!
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Ah, Hayley Williams.
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions
That sounds like a good time!
To each his own! I’m just trying to help with the planning of someone else’s bday who wants go to Napa.
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FYI I found atoms' winery
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lolwut
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Update
Found a website that has 2 for 1 coupons:
http://www.napatouristguide.com/napa-on-a-budget.html
Currently thinking V. Sattui, Rutherford, William Hill, and Domaine Chandon — in that order. But if anyone recognises a name on the list that has a good coupon and thinks it’s fantastic, I’m game!
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Peju is solid, $10 for a decent flight and they do the tastings in groups so you actually get to hear about the wine as well.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
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i like it, but we always buy when we’re there so i also don’t notice the tasting fee anymore. buy a bottle, it gets waived.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
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How much does a bottle tend to run? May be worthwhile since we can drink on the bus
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this.
the provance is a good drinkable wine for about $22, perfect for the bus.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
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they also have a nice picnic area if you have sandwiches and you can drink a bottle you purchased there. doesn’t get too crowded from my experience, either.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
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as good as any other. you’re not up on any hills, though.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
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that’s what the hills are for, otherwise you’re just in the valley.
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Heitz still has free tastings and is pretty chill
I like to go to Monticello / Corley Family since my friend is the enologist.
Paraduxx is kinda ‘spensive for tasting, but the wine is amazing and they’ll pretty much double your pours if you keep asking to try other wines (The Goldeneye pinot noir is happiness bottled).
Silverado is also fun, and great views from the East side of the valley.
by OaktownAggie on Sep 21, 2011 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh yeah...
Alpha Omega is pretty good too (also kinda pricy).
So um… if you’re doing V. Sattui, I would recommend Haitz since it is right next door and free.
by OaktownAggie on Sep 21, 2011 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Ooh, good call on Heitz. Added to itinerary!
I think it’s only six of us, should I call ahead?
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I think it’s 6 people or less, no need to call. But you should probably call nonetheless.
by OaktownAggie on Sep 21, 2011 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
I have a couple bottles of Goldeneye! Obvi Anderson Valley, but their sister Duckhorn is good suggestion for Napa.
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Duckhorn and Paraduxx are good in Napa.
by OaktownAggie on Sep 21, 2011 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Freshman in 2004
2004 @ USC, Loss
2005 @ UCLA, Loss
2005 @ Furd, Win
2006 @ USC, Loss
2007 @ Oregon, Win
2007 @ UCLA, Loss
2007 @ Furd, Loss
2008 @ USC, Loss
2009 @ Oregon, Loss
2009 @ UCLA, Win
2009 @ Furd, WIn
2010 @ Nevada, Loss
2010 @ USC, Loss
4 wins and 9 losses.
Best win, @ Oregon in 2007
Worst loss, @ USC in 2004
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1-6 in Los Angeles!
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I think a big reason I dislike Los Angeles has to do with going down for the Cal v. LA opponent game every year from like 92 on… Every year…. We’ll get em this time :::smack, smack smack::: ok fine, maybe next year across town…
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I always have tons of fun tailgating at either the Rose Bowl or Coliseum. Yes,we always lose, but its tough to beat those pregame environments.
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i heard of the new rules, but hope to skirt around them a bit by being those folk from the bay.
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Worst loss, @ USC in 2004
I would have thought the 2007 Furd loss was much, much worse than this one.
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Usually Cal loses make me sad; 2007 ’furd was one of the few that made me angry, there could be no excuse for losing that game. Grrrrrrrrrrr.
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2007 was probably one of the worst losses in an away game Ive seen.
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I agree.
2007 was just disgusting. It left such a bad taste in my mouth.
Let’s see:
- A small punk Furd Safety/CB taunts Cal fans by coming close to our section and pointing to scoreboard
- Stupid red zone or whatever shit the Furd fans did on 3rd down.
- Longshore throws the most predictable pick that I’ve ever seen to that small punk
- Hawk drops the ball right in front of my eyes that would’ve won the game
- Furd fans rush the field
In other words, Go Bears!
and i get angry about stupid things because of those games… like instead of being 2-2 against us it would have meant Hairball was only 1-3 against us…
Like the tie to SC in ’90… We should have WON that game… or the loss in 92… when Gilby choked away the game…
Gah, I just wanted Harbaugh to start his Stanfurd coaching career with a Big Game loss.
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The Hawk drops still hurt my heart.
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2007 was already long over
The team had quit and the wheels had fallen off weeks prior. And didn’t DJAX not even play?
2004 brings tears to my eyes every time I think about it.
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Football @ UW:
TV: Fox Sports Net/Comcast SportsNet Bay Area – Craig Bolerjack (Play-By-Play), Joel Klatt (Analyst), Petros Papadakis (Sideline Analyst)
Cal Commercial Radio: KGO 810 AM (San Francisco) – Joe Starkey (Play-By-Play), Troy Taylor (Analyst, Pregame Show), Todd McKim (Pregame Show, Sideline), Lee Grosscup (Postgame Show), Kate Scott (Postgame Show)
IMG College/Cal Radio Network Affiliates: *KFPT 790 AM (Fresno), KESP 970 AM (Modesto), KPRZ 1210 AM (San Diego), KMZT 1260 AM (Los Angeles), KTKZ 1380 AM (Sacramento), ^KFIG 1430 AM (Fresno).
All-Access Radio: The Cal commercial radio broadcast feed of the game can be heard on the Internet thorugh the All-Access channel on CalBears.com. All-Access can be found under the Multimedia tab at the top of the page.
Cal Student Radio: KALX 90.7 FM (Berkeley) – KALX 90.7 FM (Berkeley) – Danny Freisinger (Play-By-Play), Elliott Schwimmer (Analyst)
Sirius XM Satellite Radio: The Cal commercial radio broadcast feed of the game can be heard on satellite radio on Sirius Premier channel 211 and XM channel 193.
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Thanks, Twist!
For putting up the stories during my commute. Much appreciated!
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wat ur commute?
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by GoldBlooded on Sep 21, 2011 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
it’s how she gets from home to work in the morning and back in the afternoon, but that’s not important right now.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
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prehpas 1 sluohd rprashe:
where ur commute frm & 2?
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by GoldBlooded on Sep 21, 2011 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Alameda – SF (montgomery); SF-Daycare-Alameda
So far I’ve done bike to Bart, and Drive to Bart. And just recently tried AC Transit which was WONDERFUL but won’t allow me easy access to Daycare. Bike to Bart is winning.
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do you live in a converted hangar on alameda? like my hero, dirk pitt?
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by GoldBlooded on Sep 21, 2011 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
i love both of those things!
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by GoldBlooded on Sep 21, 2011 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
false, you can’t rent it out to Hangar One Vodka.
However you can rent it out to St. George Spirits
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
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you are forgiven! i went on the tour there for a friend’s bachelor party. a good time was had by all
Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!
by GoldBlooded on Sep 21, 2011 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions
New track director of operations:
BERKELEY – With a wealth of experience that spans from the college ranks to the international stage, John Dagata has joined the California track & field staff as director of operations. In addition, he will oversee the Golden Bear throwing events.
Most recently head of coaching for Welsh Athletics from 2009-11, Dagata also served as head coach of the 2011 Great Britain World University Games track & field team, helping the squad capture three of the country’s five total medals in Shenzhen, China. In 2010, he was head coach for the successful Welsh Commonwealth Games squad that competed in New Delhi, India, and advanced all 22 of its team members to the finals, and throws coach for the Great Britain IAAF World Junior Championships team that captured eight medals, including gold by Sophie Hitchon in the hammer.
In response to the success in India, Dagata and the performance team designed what is now the “Progressing Coaching for Performance Plan,” which secured additional funding for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Scotland.
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We have a track director of operations?
Number one fan of Justin Bieber being the number one fan of the Dodgers, and not the [2010 World Series Champion] Giants.
by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions
MBB Pac12 TV stuff named:
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – The Pac-12 Conference announced its 2011-12 men’s basketball television package on Fri., Sept. 16. The Golden Bears will appear in seven televised games as part of a conference package that includes 67 games scheduled for national, regional, and local audiences. Cal’s New Year’s Eve contest against UCLA will be televised by Fox Sports Net at 1 p.m. PT on Sat., Dec. 31.
The Pac-12 men’s basketball package is comprised of 56 games that will be shown nationally or regionally of Fox Sports Net, seven nationally or regionally televised games on CBS (including the Pac-12 Tournament championship game), and four nationally-broadcast games on ESPN or ESPN2. Additional appearances will be made through other conference television agreements and various in-season tournaments.
Approximately 80 games will be arranged for local telecast and announced by individual institutions. Many of these institution-arranged telecasts will be aired on one of several FSN regional affiliates, other regional sports networks, and local broadcast stations in the Pac-12 market (FOX Sports Arizona, ROOT Sports Northwest, Prime Ticket, FOX Sports West, Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, Comcast SportsNet California, Oregon Sports Network, ROOT Sports Rocky Mountain, and KJZZ TV).
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5K run for Jill:
SAN FRANCISCO – Blue & Gold filled Golden Gate Park on Sept. 18 as former and current Golden Bears and members of the California Athletics Department joined the movement to cure lung cancer at the Your Next Step Is the Cure 5K Walk/Run. Organized by the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation, the Cal Athletics family participated in the event in honor of former Cal coxswain Jill Costello as well as Frank Renda, father to Cal baseball’s Tony Renda.
Over $300,000 was raised with Cal student-athletes, coaches and staff raised over $4,500. The entire men’s crew team offered its services to help with registration and shirt distribution.
“The rowing world is very small and with the loss of Jill, my teammates and I were really happy we go to help put on this event,” current men’s rower Chris Yeager said. “It was great to be out there helping to support lung cancer in honor of Jill. She had a huge presence at these events and it is really nice to see so many people come out for the cause.”
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VBall heads to LA:
ERKELEY – The road to San Antonio is no easy path for the No. 1 California volleyball team, which heads south to face off against No. 12 USC and No. 7 UCLA after a grueling first week of Pac-12 play. With them on their trip to La-La Land, the Golden Bears carry an undefeated overall and conference record in addition to their superlative ranking. On Friday, Sept. 23, the Bears (13-0, 3-0) take on USC (7-3, 2-1) at 7 p.m. in a replay of the semifinal match of the 2010 NCAA Championship. Saturday, Sept. 24 will see Cal take on its baby sister ursine in UCLA (9-2, 2-1) at 7 p.m.
Rostratter Named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week
Junior defensive specialist Robin Rostratter made 69 digs to average an incredible 6.90 per set, making her the Pac-12’s Defensive Player of the Week. Last week, she also chipped in five assists, four of which came versus Utah on Sept. 17. The award is Rostratter’s first ever Pac-12 player of the week laurel and Cal’s 29th all-time. On Sept. 13 in the biggest match of the season to date – at home versus the rival Cardinal – Rostratter shone by amassing 29 digs to halt the Stanford attack, led by the Pac-12’s No. 1 killer in Rachel Williams. Those 29 digs set a new Rostratter career high, blasting her previous season high of 19 and bested her career high with 27, which was set last year in a match that went five sets as compared to the four against Stanford on Sept. 13. Not to be outdone, Rostratter put up 23 digs against Colorado and 17 versus Utah to average an incredibly impressive 6.90 digs per set. She also helped out the Bears on the offensive side with four assists against Utah, which tied a season high. Additionally, she tied her season best with one attack vs. Colorado.
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Mewns Soccer to take on Vermont:
BERKELEY – The California men’s soccer team heads to the Farm this Friday for the Golden Bears’ first-ever meeting with Vermont at 4:30 p.m. in the Stanford Nike Classic. The Golden Bears, looking to rebound after a loss in their last game, bring a 2-2-2 record into the nonconference match with the Catamounts (5-1-0) at Laird Q. Cagan Stadium.
Scouting the Golden Bears
Junior forward John Fitzpatrick scored his team-leading third goal in Cal’s 4-2 loss to Santa Clara on Sept. 16; he also paces the Bears with six points on the year. Seth Casiple ranks second in points with four. The freshman midfielder has four assists, including one on Fitzpatrick’s goal against the Broncos. Sophomore goalkeeper Robby Gogatz has compiled a 1.68 goals-against average and two shutouts after playing every minute in goal for Cal in 2011.
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Womens Swimming to start season:
BERKELEY – The California women’s swimming team takes to the road to start the 2011-12 season when the defending NCAA champion swims at the Cal Poly Queen of the Pool competition Friday, Sept. 23, and nontraditional relays Saturday, Sept. 24, in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Friday features five 100-yard events. The swimmer who posts the lowest combined times in the 100-yard freestyle, 100 butterfly, 100 backstroke, 100 breaststroke and 100 individual medley is crowned the Queen of the Pool. Caitlin Leverenz has reigned as the Queen of the Pool over the past two years for head coach Teri McKeever and the Golden Bears, who captured another crown when they won their second NCAA team title in three years last March.
Cal Poly serves as host to both Cal men’s and women’s squads this week – though there is no diving – as the men vie for the King of the Pool title.
Scouting the Golden Bears
Teri McKeever put together another skilled roster, from the NCAA-winning veterans to the talented freshman class. Returners include
- Senior Liv Jensen, the 2009 NCAA 50-yard freestyle champion who swam on all five Cal relays at 2011 NCAAs including the winning 200-free and 200 and 400 medley relays.
- Senior Sara Isakovic, the 2008 Olympic silver medalist in the 200-meter free and a four-time All-American last year.
- Leverenz, a Cal junior, national champion on Cal’s two medley relays last March and rising star on the U.S. national team who compete at the World Championships this summer.
- Sophomore Cindy Tran, the 2011 NCAA champ in the 100-yard backstroke and as part of both medley relays.
- Sophomore Deborah Roth, the 2011 NCAA runner-up in the 100 back and All-American in the 200 back.
- Sophomore Stephanie Au, a 2008 Olympian from Hong Kong and 2011 honorable mention All-American in the 200 back.
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To determine my road record, we need a ruling on the 2002 USC game. Did we win or lose that one?
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2002 U$C is a loss...
Sads… generally, I took the ‘what happened at the game’ attitude.
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NinersNation talks, what else, Moran Norris:
On Monday, 49ers fullback Moran Norris was spotted at team headquarters with an orthopedic boot on his left. There is no word yet on his availability for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. While we won’t have any solid answers today, we’ll have some more clues through the practice participation report. Coach Harbaugh will chat with the press during the day but I’d guess Norris is simply “working on something.”
One of the long running discussions that doesn’t really have a whole ton of disagreement revolves around Norris. I’d argue it reached its zenith last year in the opener against Seattle when Norris could not come down with a 4th and 1 pass at the Seattle 6 that would have been an easy touchdown and given the 49ers a 10-0 lead. There have been some moments of fury since then, but that really was “the moment” for many fans.
People have voiced complaints left, right and center. I’m curious if people have thoughts on why Norris has managed to stick around this year? I’m not sure I buy the Frank Gore connection nearly as much with a new coaching staff. So, what is it? His performance on Sunday was a mix of good and bad with a couple really good blocks and a couple bad misses.
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SilverAndBlackPride gives Power Rankings:
The Bills are getting a lot of respect already this season. This became apparent when I saw the Raiders jumped from No. 24 to No. 23 in SB Nation’s power rankings, after losing to the Bills.
After the Raiders pitiful defensive performance last week it is impossible to argue they should be higher, but I am going to do it anyway.
The Raiders are directly behind three NFC West teams. The Rams, Cardinals and 49ers are ascend in that order in front of them.
I have seen absolutely nothing from the Rams to tell me they could hang with the Raiders. Their offense is too inept to blow through the holes in the Raiders D, and their defense has struggled. The Cardinals have shown flashes of competency, but not as much as the Raiders. As for the 49ers, well the Raiders just don’t seem to match up well at all with them, so they can go ahead and stay in front.
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FearTheFin interview Sharks GM:
Last season when Joe Thornton was suspended, the organization was strong in their assertion that a two game suspension for that type of hit was not appropriate. Following that, have you been pleased with the discussions surrounding Rule 48, whether it be at GM meetings or otherwise?
You have the opportunity to air your thoughts, and as long as you have that forum, yes we do. We think our League is very proactive in trying to make this a good, safe environment for our players while continuing to keep what makes our game unique. The Thornton situation, we spoke at that time because it was—we felt the way we did because of the uniqueness of what occurred. We felt it was similar to another hit that took place between Willie Mitchell and Jonathan Toews.
We support the new rule, we support what we’re trying to accomplish in this League in order to make it a safe environment, but within that, there are situations that we took a position on. We felt that way, we spoke our mind, we supported our player, and once that decision is made, you have to move forward. Unfortunately their player was injured and is still injured today. We don’t like to see that happen.
Is there any rule in the NHL that you would like to add or change?
When we did this rules package [coming out of the lockout], you have to understand the impact of all the different rules and how they are connected. So when we wrote up the rules package it wasn’t just “one rule, one rule”, it was how many of them would take place. The game has sped up. You eliminated the hooking and the holding and some things that took place. I was not a big supporter of the trapezoid—
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As lose:
I mean, really. For your convenience, I have created a formula out of tonight’s lineup which might help to explain tonight’s game.
Ian Kinsler > Jemile Weeks
Elvis Andrus > Coco Crisp
Josh Hamilton > Hideki Matsui
Michael Young > Josh Willingham
Adrian Beltre > Scott Sizemore
Mike Napoli > Chris Carter
David Murphy > Kurt Suzuki
Nelson Cruz > Cliff Pennington
Endy Chavez > Michael Taylor
Any questions? (And yes, I’m tongue-in-cheek; the Rangers are an established, playoff-bound team and the A’s are just rebuilding. I honestly think they can and will be much better.)
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stackin db's
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Arizona: home to Spring Training and now, two recent defensive back commits for California.
At about 3 PM on Tuesday, three-star safety Zach Hoffpauir gave a ring to Bears head coach Jeff Tedford, but when he didn’t get an answer, he rang defensive coordinator — and Arizona area recruiter — Clancy Pendergast to give him the news.
“It was about three o’clock today, actually a little earlier, about 2:30, and I called coach Pendergast and told him,” Hoffpauir told BearTerritory on Tuesday night. “I tried to call coach Tedford, but he couldn’t pick up, but I told coach Pendergast today.”
Hoffpauir last visited Berkeley over the summer on an unofficial visit during one of Cal’s football camps.
“I worked out a little bit, then I went and saw the facilities that are being built and all that stuff,” Hoffpauir said. “Then, I got to meet all the coaches and they told us all about it.”
Hoffpauir eventually hopes to take an official trip up to Berkeley.
Pendergast — the former defensive coordinator for the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals — is a native of the Grand Canyon State, and was Hoffpauir’s primary recruiter. This is the second straight year Pendergast has gone back to the old homestead to pick up a defensive back, signing now-greyshirt Jordan Morgan last year.
“He had come down to see me a few times, and he was the one I’d been in touch with a lot,” Hoffpauir said. “I loved everything about the place when I went there on an unofficial visit. I loved coach Pendergast, coach Tedford, coach [Ashley] Ambrose, and I feel that I have a pretty good chance of competing as a freshman for a spot. I liked their baseball program when I was there, too.”
Hoffpauir — a center fielder and sometimes catcher — will not only play football for Cal come next year, but he’ll make like current tight end Jacob Wark and suit up on the diamond, as well.
“I talked with the baseball coaches, and I like everything about Cal,” Hoffpauir said. “[Playing two sports] is what I would like to do, and that’s what I’m planning to do.”
“It was pretty amazing that they could go from almost not being a program to going to the College World Series, which is a really good thing. I’d talked to some of the coaches at the Area Code Games, and I really liked them and I like coach [David] Esquer, so altogether, I like everything about it.”
Last season for Peoria (Ariz.) Centennial, Hoffpauir hit .356 with 16 RBI, 26 runs scored, four triples and a .667 slugging percentage. He mashed seven doubles and four homers, to go along with four triples.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 8:30 AM PDT reply actions
Scout has nice things to say about him.
Tough as nails, explosive tackler, and has great ball skills. Tweener in that, doesn’t have prototypical measurables of a safety or OLB. But the bottomline is, he can play football.
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his highlight video shows some devastating hits.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
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The 4.9 listed 40 speed is interesting. (probably inaccurate like most HS times) He looks like he plays faster than that. I wonder if they’ll keep him at S, or switch to OLB?
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4.42 hand measured. he’s probably 4.5-4.7.
He also plays some fullback, so wait for those posts to get going in a couple years.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
ZOMG! Nico Dumont is out. Why don’t we make Lasco or Briggs switch to fullback? Or heeeeey, do we have any defensive players that played fullback in high school?
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also, can shaq play fb?
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
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also, can Tiny play FB?
I saw it on TV once where BJ Raji played FB and it tickled everyone’s fancy. I want to be tickled.
Tony Gonzalez? University of California?
by ikoolykedat on Sep 21, 2011 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions
How fancy.
California Golden Bears: 2nd place is nothing to sneeze at!
by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Pac-12 hawt and naught
Who’s hot and who’s not in the Pac-12?
Here’s a random sampling.
Hot: Stanford’s defense. It ranks seventh in the nation in scoring, holding foes to just nine points per game. It ranks fifth in the nation with 13 sacks. It ranks No. 2 in the nation against the run. Sophomore DE Ben Gardner leads the conference with 5.5 tackles for a loss. LB Chase Thomas is tied for first in the conference with four sacks.
Not: Washington’s and UCLA’s defense. The Huskies rank 108th in the nation in total defense and 107th in scoring defense. The Bruins rank in the 100s in run defense (108), scoring defense (103), total defense (100) and tackles for a loss (111).
Hot: Tedfords. California coach Jeff Tedford won his 75th game at Cal to make him the Bears all-time winningest coach, and his son, junior receiver Quinn Tedford, caught his first career pass in the win over Presbyterian.
Not: Defensive injuries. Stanford LB Shayne Skov is done for the year due to a knee injury and Arizona State DE Junior Onyeali also is likely done for the year with a knee injury. Skov is a certain first-team All-Pac-12 linebacker, and Onyeali was a good bet for that postseason honor, too. Two great players, two great teammates, two great big drags.
Hot: Utah opportunism. The Utes forced seven turnovers, including six fumbles, in their blowout win over BYU.
Not: Arizona’s running game. The Wildcats rank 116th in the nation with 55.67 yards per game.
Hot: Giorgio Tavecchio. The Cal kicker missed three of his first nine PATs but he was 9 for 9 against Presbyterian.
Not: Jaime Salazar. The Arizona kicker has lost his job after making just 1 of 4 field goals. He missed all three outside of 30 yards and also missed a PAT.
Hot: UCLA kicker/punter Jeff Locke. Locke averaged 48.8 yards on four punts against Texas and was 2 for 2 on field goals with a long of 51 yards, as he stepped in for normal kicker Kip Smith.
Not: Stanford punting: The Cardinal ranks 94th in the nation in net punting at 34.75 per boot.
Hot: Oregon’s run offense: The Ducks rank eighth in the nation in rushing with 261 yards per game.
Not: Oregon run defense. The Ducks rank 107th in the nation against the run (214.33 yards per game).
Hot: A dual threat Buffalo. Colorado RB Rodney Stewart had 98 yards rushing and 93 yards receiving against Colorado State.
Not: Colorado’s kickoff returns. The Buffs rank 120th — last — in the nation in kickoff returns (14.67 per return).
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 8:48 AM PDT reply actions
Hot: Giorgio Tavecchio. The Cal kicker missed three of his first nine PATs but he was 9 for 9 against Presbyterian.
Oh please let those 3 missed PATs be the only ones he misses this year….
It really annoys me when people call them “misses”. They were BLOCKED.
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions
But they went under. Isn’t that enough for you?
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Sounds like all of our wedding nights!
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Right, but missed implies an accuracy problem.
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions
It can be, but I’d say that was only a problem on 1 of the 3 blocked PATs. So, calling them all “misses” lays most of the blame on Tavecchio, when it mostly isn’t his fault.
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions
…and Tavecchio gets too much shit anyway, so why phrase things in a way that unnecessarily slags him even more.
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Implies? Or implode?
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Impliesded.
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I knew I forgot some games...
I was also @FSU in 2000 (and 2011 v. FSU @The Stick) L/W
I also found out I was at the ’87 big game as a one year old (L, I think)
So if the neutral site game counts, I’m up to 29 games, with a worse average… Alright!
"Remember the Maine! TO HELL WITH STANFORD!"
You are 12 W’s in 29 Games, so you are at .4138 Still Smack in the middle.
BUT – since you went to FSU in 2000, you bumped Ragnarok off the tie for 2nd in the Most Games Attended Alone category.
Cal: Bears with Books.
I was also at FSU that year.
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Wasnt 87 Big Game a tie?
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No. ’88 Big Game was a tie.
‘87 Big Game was a loss (Snyder’s first Big Game).
"We do not seek men who will bravely lie down to die, but men who will fight valiantly to live."
"Winning is not everything. It is far better to play the game squarely and lose than to win at the sacrifice of an ideal."
-- Andrew Latham Smith
i was too small and probably would have been almost as annoying at a game as i am now
Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!
by GoldBlooded on Sep 21, 2011 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
Surely, you jest. But it’s not a roadie, so I guess people aren’t mentioning that they were there.
Gawd, I was there. My wife was there. Her parents were there. It was a full stadium for crying out loud!
To echo what fiatlux said, Tuan Van Fucking Le!
I should also say, there were numerous contributing failures that resulted in Tuan Van Fucking Le!
One interesting thing from that game: the records for attempted (9) and successful FGs (8) in a Big Game.
"We do not seek men who will bravely lie down to die, but men who will fight valiantly to live."
"Winning is not everything. It is far better to play the game squarely and lose than to win at the sacrifice of an ideal."
-- Andrew Latham Smith
I was there for the second half.
it was a heart breaker.
Go Bears Go
by Rocksanddirt on Sep 21, 2011 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I was at the '88 Big Game
but it was at home, so irrelevant. I had a bet with a Standfurd alum co-worker, neither of us could collect
I was there. That was my first Big Game.
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Yes. Please send Natalie Coughlin.
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Sorry, all we could find was Tiny. He will be coming by to give you a hug momentarily. Listen for the footsteps.
All I have is me. AM I NOT GOOD ENOUGH?>>>
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After the 88 big game my brother (who was living that year in Munich going to grad school) sent me a postcard which said nothing but “don’t say I never kiss you” with a drawing of the axe.
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Crumpacker has a shotgun snap fetish he asks about it at least once a week
Though the play of quarterback Zach Maynard has been encouraging for Cal in its 3-0 start, the job the man snapping him the ball has done is cause for concern.
Center Dominic Galas’ snaps to Maynard in shotgun formation have been all over the place, often arriving in slow, lazy arcs or off to the side.
Admitting Galas’ shotgun snaps are on a list of things to improve for the Bears, head coach Jeff Tedford said, “Just keep practicing, keep working. It’s like any position that needs to improve. It just takes practice. There’s no special remedy for it.”
At Washington on Saturday, Galas will have his hands full with Huskies defensive tackle Alameda Ta-amu, merely 337 pounds. Galas goes 290.
“He has a pretty big test every day playing against Moala,” Tedford said, referring to 350-360-pound freshman Viliami Moala. “He gets good work against Moala.”
With his fourth career start in Saturday’s absurd game against Presbyterian College, Galas became part of a Cal offensive line that combined for 100 career starts, with left tackle Mitchell Schwartz (41), left guard Brian Schwenke (15), right guard Justin Cheadle (25) and right tackle Matt Summers-Gavin (15).
“That’s pretty nice,” Cheadle said of the century mark. “A lot of the guys I’ve been playing with have a lot of experience. It’s beneficial because you know everyone on the line has been in that position before. You know the guys around you know what they’re doing. They don’t have that fear factor.”
Frosh honored: In his first college game, freshman Brendan Bigelow was named Pac-12 Special Teams Player of the Week for his work against Presbyterian. Bigelow became the first Golden Bear since Lavelle Hawkins in 2007 to return a kickoff for a touchdown when he scooted 88 yards untouched against the Blue Hose.
Bigelow also rushed twice for 15 yards, had one reception for 11 yards and had 137 all-purpose yards.
Tedford said he will look for ways to get Bigelow on the field beyond returning kickoffs.
“We’ll see what fits for him,” the coach said. “We’ll continue to get his feet wet.”
Briefly: When the Bears score 30 or more points under Tedford, they usually win, as in 58-5 since 2002. Cal has scored 36, 36 and 63 points this season. … Redshirt freshman wide receiver Kaelin Clay remains out of practice and ineligible for games because of an academic issue.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 9:04 AM PDT reply actions
I love these insightful stats
When the Bears score 30 or more points under Tedford, they usually win, as in 58-5 since 2002.
I’m guessing, without looking it up, that most teams would have a similar winning percentage if they score 30 or more points… Most teams.
Off the top of my head, the losses were:
Nevada…. ok that didn’t go to well. Though in fairness to me, I wasn’t here in the early years.
I support the NBA player's union.
The other 4 losses
vs. WSU in 2002 (38-48)
vs. Arizona in 2002 (41-52)
Holiday Bowl in 2004 (31-45)
@ Ucla in 2005 (40-47)
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Since I've had a lot less time than most of you...
2009-UCLA, W
2009-Stanfurd, W
2010-U$C, L
(Upcoming)
2011-Washington, ?
2011-UCLA, ?
2011-Stanfurd, ?
*Insert something witty here*. Oh, and Stanfurd Sucks.
Melvin Hired by A's
Bob Melvin saw the not-so-upbeat portrayal of former A’s manager Art Howe by Oscar winner Phillip Seymour Hoffman, and he playfully was asked if he still wants to work for Billy Beane.
“I do,” said Melvin, who recalled a scene in Monday’s “Moneyball” premiere indicating a tense relationship between Beane and Howe. “I did see that chair come flying out of the manager’s office.”
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/09/20/SPUH1L711G.DTL#ixzz1YbWR3YD5
Am I known as Cugel the Clever for nothing?
Not bad. It's not like the A's are going to hire a big name manager anyway.
Melvin is clearly smarter than Bobo Geren so that’s good.
WHAT!??!?!?!?!?!?!
by true torture on Sep 21, 2011 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Anemic, but winning "Road" Record
1989 – Stanfurd (L)
1991 – UCLA (W)
1991 – Stanfurd (L)
2003 – Insight Bowl Virginia Tech (W)
2008 – Emerald Bowl Miami (W)
I wouldn’t count four of these as “road” games. But at 3-2, I’ll take it.
What about Tinker Tailor Solder Spy Stadium?
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
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I don’t know… last Big Game down there was pretty damn worth it… Although I do disagree Circus Minimus is soulless… so I guess it’s perfect.
Prophet!
Hell yes, it was worth it.
Not only did Cal secure a last-minute victory with an interception, but Cal fans lustily booed Tiger Woods, an action that would be envied by millions the world over a mere fortnight hence.
"We do not seek men who will bravely lie down to die, but men who will fight valiantly to live."
"Winning is not everything. It is far better to play the game squarely and lose than to win at the sacrifice of an ideal."
-- Andrew Latham Smith
and once again I show how I change one word in a sentence to totally change the meaning… I mean to say I don’t disagree…
That game was simply epic. Absolutely epic.
Wait, what?
Do you don’t disagree about Circus Minimus being soulless?
Or is it that you don’t disagree that going to the Farm isn’t worth it? My wife absolutely agrees with you on that. She has NEVER seen a Cal victory on The Farm. Her last Big Game at Stanf*rd was 1991. ’Nuff said.
"We do not seek men who will bravely lie down to die, but men who will fight valiantly to live."
"Winning is not everything. It is far better to play the game squarely and lose than to win at the sacrifice of an ideal."
-- Andrew Latham Smith
Um, Friday string beans running elevator?
I meant to say
Although I don’t disagree Circus Minimus is soulless… I do that all the time… I really need to proof more.
91 Big Game I was down on the field when this dickhead furd photographer walked by me… guy was probably a willie nelson 70… and he makes some snide comment about “that team sure doesn’t look like the #6 team in the country…” I wanted to punch him in the face.
Wow, what a snot. I’d have also wanted to punch the rat bastard in the face.
Going back to the stadium for a moment: I generally agree that Circus Minimus is generally a soulless place; it’s so sterile and so boxy. It does not evoke its predecessor, at all (not even that butt-ugly press box).
But I must confess that while the Old Gray Lady had many faults (dirty, decrepit, crappy sightlines, stupid ass chain link fence in its later years and Santa Clara Goon Squad, inadequate concourse, restrooms, and concessions, etc., etc.), I always felt connection with earlier generations of college football fans in that cathedral. Maybe more so because most of the times I attended a game there was for The Big Game (I also saw Shrine Games there). And I’ve been there when it rained (‘83 was a steady drizzle the entire day), I’ve been there when it was sunny and crisp (’93 and Lindsay Chapman running over and around the ’Furddies for three (four?) TDs).
I’ve been there with friends who rooted for the Blue and Gold and friends who rooted for the Cardinal. The shared experience of standing for the National Anthem and feeling the floorboards sag under the collective weight of the row’s occupants and then singing the Star Spangled Banner over the Lone Trumpeter with other Cal fans. Praying for a miracle finish in the 4th quarter in 1985 as Cal clawed back from something like an 18-point deficit. Absolute elation as Cal blew the doors off Stanf*rd behind a great performance from Geoff MacArthur. Thrilling to the sight of the 2005 crowd as Blue and Gold seemingly outnumbered Cardinal in their house.
All this I remember with clarity and pride and associate it with the Old Gray Lady. Maybe Circus Minimus will yield a multitude of hallowed memories eventually, but for right now I have only two games with which to associate it: one that made me angry (2007) and one that gave me great joy after a moment of halftime comedy (2009). It’s not much to build on, but I can hope that there will be great contests within those walls that will echo for years to come.
"We do not seek men who will bravely lie down to die, but men who will fight valiantly to live."
"Winning is not everything. It is far better to play the game squarely and lose than to win at the sacrifice of an ideal."
-- Andrew Latham Smith
great post
I share your sentiments (shocking I know). Something about the shadows and echos of history in the old place…
A couple of my favorite Old Stanfurd Stadium memories…
Big Game ’91… just before the half furd was going for a field goal into the CAL section. From the field I was able to get the entire CAL section in the enclosed end of the stadium to get their hands up and clap and low and behold, the furd missed the field goal. Although the game turned out sucking, it was a great micro moment.
Shrine Game ’91… Just being at the game and watching my roommate and good friends playing… it was just cool. Plus I also appreciated all the Shrine Games from years passed and what they meant to the kids in the hospital.
Big Game ’93… The sure elation of the CAL crowd when we held the furd in the 4th Q with about 8 minutes to go. That was when we KNEW we had won the game, that Stanfurd would have no comeback. As the defense left the field the entire CAL crowd rose and roared en masse… I hugged my friend.. and the strangers around me. The heavens parted, golden rays of light shone through and the angels sang. All was right in the world again.
Big Game ’03… Winning back to back Big Games… Knowing that this Tedford guy had it and liking our future.
Big Game ‘05… all the things you said… including the CAL fans doing the wave and the furd fans helpless to stop it… Don’t hate me for this, but in that lone moment I felt sorry for the Stanfurd fans who were actually there… I also remember doing a very loud C-A-L cheer which my friends who were sitting diagonally across the stadium said was loud… the old guy still had it!
I hope there are more memories like that, and like Big Game ’09 in the Sterile Place.
I remember this:
Big Game ’91… just before the half furd was going for a field goal into the CAL section. From the field I was able to get the entire CAL section in the enclosed end of the stadium to get their hands up and clap and low and behold, the furd missed the field goal. Although the game turned out sucking, it was a great micro moment.
I laughed when the Furddie missed the FG. It was a bright spot in what was otherwise a dismal day. We could tell which way Tommy Vardell was running just how he lined up. The D couldn’t stop him.
As for that Big Game ‘05 thing where you felt sorry for the ’Furddies, I get it. I actually empathized with them. Losing 7 BGs in a row to your arch rival gets really depressing. But it was the realization that not only were they going to lose, and lose Big, but that they were outnumbered at home. I can’t imagine how that would feel.
Sure, it probably happened for Cal in the 1999 Nebraska game. But Nebraska isn’t our archrival. And the Cornhusker fans were nice, besides. No such thing exists with Stanfoo.
"We do not seek men who will bravely lie down to die, but men who will fight valiantly to live."
"Winning is not everything. It is far better to play the game squarely and lose than to win at the sacrifice of an ideal."
-- Andrew Latham Smith
Being on the opposite side of that, outnumbering your rival in their home stadium, is an amazing feeling, though.
by Yes We Cannon on Sep 22, 2011 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes, it is.
What I should have said is how giddy I was as it became apparent as the crowd settled in that Blue & Gold outnumbered Cardinal. And it stayed that way for me. Somewhere late in the 2nd quarter, though, as we approached halftime with the ‘Furddies forlornly mute as Cal’s defense produced yet another stop, I reveled in the moment.
Even so, I could sense the silent despair of the home crowd and felt empathy for them.
"We do not seek men who will bravely lie down to die, but men who will fight valiantly to live."
"Winning is not everything. It is far better to play the game squarely and lose than to win at the sacrifice of an ideal."
-- Andrew Latham Smith
apropos of nothing, I saw one of those “House Divided // Cal Stanford” half-blue half-red license plates this morning in Jack London square. I took a photo, but have decided I am too lazy to upload.
n.b. -- This comment does not constitute official chemistry advice.
I saw one of those like two years ago and considered ramming the car for like a split second.
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Greg Easterbrook poops out ice cream that smells good
Obscure College Score of the Week: Cal 63, Presbyterian 12. Football factory programs are infamous for scheduling cupcake opponents for auto-wins that please the boosters. Here is Kurt Snibbe’s wonderful illustration of the football squad at a place named Cupcake College. Even so, for Cal to schedule Presbyterian, a Division I-AA program that last season went 2-9 with losses to Stony Brook and North Greenville, seems beyond the pale. According to Yahoo! Sports, Presbyterian was paid $400,000 to agree to fly to San Francisco and be used as tackling dummies. Though Cal has been plagued by classroom budget cuts and tuition hikes, $400,000 was available to stage a football game. Located in Clinton, S.C., Presbyterian’s teams are known as the Blue Hose, referring to 19th century stockings, not to melancholy courtesans.
Next Week: Cal cancels scheduled 2012 game against St. Francis of Pennsylvania.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 9:43 AM PDT reply actions
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Greg Easterbrook poops out ice cream that smells good
Obscure College Score of the Week: Cal 63, Presbyterian 12. Football factory programs are infamous for scheduling cupcake opponents for auto-wins that please the boosters. Here is Kurt Snibbe’s wonderful illustration of the football squad at a place named Cupcake College. Even so, for Cal to schedule Presbyterian, a Division I-AA program that last season went 2-9 with losses to Stony Brook and North Greenville, seems beyond the pale. According to Yahoo! Sports, Presbyterian was paid $400,000 to agree to fly to San Francisco and be used as tackling dummies. Though Cal has been plagued by classroom budget cuts and tuition hikes, $400,000 was available to stage a football game. Located in Clinton, S.C., Presbyterian’s teams are known as the Blue Hose, referring to 19th century stockings, not to melancholy courtesans.
Next Week: Cal cancels scheduled 2012 game against St. Francis of Pennsylvania.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions
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Greg Easterbrook poops out ice cream that smells good
Obscure College Score of the Week: Cal 63, Presbyterian 12. Football factory programs are infamous for scheduling cupcake opponents for auto-wins that please the boosters. Here is Kurt Snibbe’s wonderful illustration of the football squad at a place named Cupcake College. Even so, for Cal to schedule Presbyterian, a Division I-AA program that last season went 2-9 with losses to Stony Brook and North Greenville, seems beyond the pale. According to Yahoo! Sports, Presbyterian was paid $400,000 to agree to fly to San Francisco and be used as tackling dummies. Though Cal has been plagued by classroom budget cuts and tuition hikes, $400,000 was available to stage a football game. Located in Clinton, S.C., Presbyterian’s teams are known as the Blue Hose, referring to 19th century stockings, not to melancholy courtesans.
Next Week: Cal cancels scheduled 2012 game against St. Francis of Pennsylvania.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions
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Greg Easterbrook poops out ice cream that smells good
Obscure College Score of the Week: Cal 63, Presbyterian 12. Football factory programs are infamous for scheduling cupcake opponents for auto-wins that please the boosters. Here is Kurt Snibbe’s wonderful illustration of the football squad at a place named Cupcake College. Even so, for Cal to schedule Presbyterian, a Division I-AA program that last season went 2-9 with losses to Stony Brook and North Greenville, seems beyond the pale. According to Yahoo! Sports, Presbyterian was paid $400,000 to agree to fly to San Francisco and be used as tackling dummies. Though Cal has been plagued by classroom budget cuts and tuition hikes, $400,000 was available to stage a football game. Located in Clinton, S.C., Presbyterian’s teams are known as the Blue Hose, referring to 19th century stockings, not to melancholy courtesans.
Next Week: Cal cancels scheduled 2012 game against St. Francis of Pennsylvania.
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions
And I'm sure
He did the research to figure out why we were in a position to have to schedule this game.
Keeping January 2 open. You know, just in case.
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oh please.
he’s a journalist.
Go Bears Go
by Rocksanddirt on Sep 21, 2011 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
03 Furd W
05 Furd W
06 SC L
06 aTm W
07 fUCLA L
07 Oregon W
08 SC L
08 Miami W
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I thought I’d put it in the official database, namely this thread.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
This bureacracy is spinning out of control!
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SC must be really expensive
Story from the Wash Post about Maryland casino officials courting wealthy Chinese to invest $500,000 and in returning getting a visa and possible permanent residence.
Another woman, 50, surnamed Wang, said her son is majoring in information technology in Shanghai, and wants to go to postgraduate school at the University of Southern California. Tuition would be a third cheaper if their son had a green card. "It’s a good deal for us to spend that amount of money and get three green cards," she said.
The hope is that the 500k investment pays some dividends too.
I have a friend whose younger sister (yes! in one child policy china, there’s still quite a few people who have siblings) is currently at SC (maybe she was interviewed on Fox Sports). My friend said that her family has basically sacrificed everything (no car, no purchase of an apartment) just so she could go to SC.
Yikes, that’s so much pressure. That can’t be healthy for the younger sister. And, tbh, maybe not good for the older sister either?
n.b. -- This comment does not constitute official chemistry advice.
The older sister seemed slightly bemused and slightly bitter. Apparently when she was of college age – the idea of going abroad wasn’t even thought of (nor could they afford 50k USD a year).
I didn’t have the heart to tell her about the typical US undergrad experience – even for elite schools.
I did make sure to tell her sister to go to In-n-Out so I’ve been doing my part to improve US China relations.
Cal v UDub viewing in San Diego?
Anyone know of a good spot to watch Cal v Washington in San Diego on Saturday? I’m going sailing afterwards with a buddy who lives on a boat in Campland, so would love to be somewhat close to that.
Any suggestions!?
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by Another Successful Tedford QB on Sep 21, 2011 10:20 AM PDT reply actions
go fuck yourself (san diego)?
Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!
by GoldBlooded on Sep 21, 2011 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Heading down there to see the Chiefs get massacred by the Chargers on Sunday. Hopefully they rip bitchass Cassel’s head off!
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by Another Successful Tedford QB on Sep 21, 2011 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions
according to andbears, you should get tacos
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by GoldBlooded on Sep 21, 2011 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Go party in Gaslamp.
It’ll be a billion times more fun than the game.
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I’ll be dead before I willingly miss a Cal game
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by Another Successful Tedford QB on Sep 21, 2011 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
The Cal game is at 12:30 and probably will end by 4. That’s a lot of time to party after, either to celebrate or drown your sorrows!
2011 World Cup Champions Team India
Agreed!
I’m definitely going to check out that area AFTER the game.
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by Another Successful Tedford QB on Sep 21, 2011 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
This
I don’t know of any Cal bars in San Diego. :(
You could always contact the Cal Alumni in San Diego! Looks like they are doing some viewing parties. http://www.sdcalalumni.org/
Cal: Bears with Books.
Definitely Chargers…Chiefs have no chance to do anything without Charles, Berry and Moeki. You need SD to get as many losses as possible.
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by Another Successful Tedford QB on Sep 21, 2011 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
It’s on, I think, Claremont Mesa BLVD JUST east of the 805. Tons o’ TVs and it’s where the Cal and ‘furd Alumni Associations watch the Big Game. They will find a TV for you to watch even if you’re the only one watching that game (and you might be…..).
Last time we had this conversation someone else came up with the name for me….Ah, I think it’s “Players.”
Here’s link
>http://www.playerssportsbar.com/choose-location.php
I'd like to smell the Roses before I die.
Sounds like I’m going to the Players Club
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by Another Successful Tedford QB on Sep 21, 2011 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Players Sports Bar....
…Club makes it sound like a different type of establishment. That’s a few more blocks to the East. Called “Cheetahs.”
I'd like to smell the Roses before I die.
Gender in the workplace
2 meetings this morning with hilarious attendance.
First, was a meeting with planners and environmental scientists that consisted of 8 women and me (a guy).
Second, was a meeting with engineers that consisted of 16 men and no women.
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by Another Successful Tedford QB on Sep 21, 2011 10:32 AM PDT reply actions
did the first meeting feel like a Fenerbahce match?
Tony Gonzalez? University of California?
by ikoolykedat on Sep 21, 2011 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I BET THE ENGINEERS MEETING WAS REALLY SMELLY AS ENGINEERS ARE UNKEMPT AND ARE CONCERNED ONLY WITH MATLAB
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by GoldBlooded on Sep 21, 2011 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
magic: the gathering
Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!
by GoldBlooded on Sep 21, 2011 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
you are a hipster
Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!
by GoldBlooded on Sep 21, 2011 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
We need to run a hipster test
What kind of scarf are you wearing right now?
2011 World Cup Champions Team India
ok
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by GoldBlooded on Sep 21, 2011 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I <3 Matlab! I’m no engineer though.
n.b. -- This comment does not constitute official chemistry advice.
NOT REALLY A SPOILER ALERT
Arya in one of the Game of Thrones/Song of Ice and Fire books once remarks something to the effect of: “Another bath?! But I took one less than a fortnight ago!”
That aspect of medieval life really disturbs me.
REHIRE NICK'S LEFT ELBOW!
I am a male who would probably fit in the first meeting category.
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I am a male who would be in neither meeting as they most likely conflicted with a Gossip Girl rerun.
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gif tiem it is!
Alright, and after it's all over, you say "Ooh, what a lovely tea party"
by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
You guys need some seizure warning/disclaimer before posting these awesome GIFs.
I just wasted 10 mins on the floor and wiping up my drool
Tony Gonzalez? University of California?
by ikoolykedat on Sep 21, 2011 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
i presume that was something Glee-ish and not really related to crotch fanning?
Go Bears Go
by Rocksanddirt on Sep 21, 2011 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
There’s a difference?
Old Toothwrangler
by Kodiak on Sep 21, 2011 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
My two bosses are meeting right now
How likely is it that they are talking about me? I’m thinking 90%.
Cal: Bears with Books.
What would the other 10% be about?
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what to get for lunch
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by GoldBlooded on Sep 21, 2011 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions
Boredom?
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It was blue!
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How to break it to Andbears she should start attending Narcissists Anonymous
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
But how anonymous is somebody posting under the name AndBears>
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SHUSH!!! Its a secret
… I’m like Superman before he puts on his glasses and then NO ONE CAN TELL THE DIFFERENCE.
Cal: Bears with Books.
so to drown your sorrows or revel on the Friday after the Oregon game:
http://www.thewhiskyadvocate.com/whiskyfest_san_francisco.asp
only $135….
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
I just installed adblock plus to get rid of the background ads.
The light, I have seen it!
Number one fan of Justin Bieber being the number one fan of the Dodgers, and not the [2010 World Series Champion] Giants.
Road record: 0-1
2010: Nevada (L)
Clearly I should never go to another road game ever again.
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You can join Fire Starkey, you’re both getting left out for small sample size
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Just make sure Fire Starkey is the one that wins the Small Sample Size Award.
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Just call me “tuna can”
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by Fire Starkey on Sep 21, 2011 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I've only been to 2 "away" games.
2008 Emerald Bowl – W
2011 Fresno State – W
All other games have been @ Memorial (or AT&T for Presbyterian)
So 3-0 for away games (I’m heading down for UCLA this year too)
by OaktownAggie on Sep 21, 2011 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
I just meant to say that my score will be changing this year.
I didn’t mean to cheat, still 3-0.
by OaktownAggie on Sep 21, 2011 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions
I'll see you there. I'm pretty sure you're about to be 4-0!
WHAT!??!?!?!?!?!?!
by true torture on Sep 21, 2011 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Juju
He knows not what he said. Don’t punish us!
by OaktownAggie on Sep 21, 2011 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
YOU TAKE THAT BACK.
Number one fan of Justin Bieber being the number one fan of the Dodgers, and not the [2010 World Series Champion] Giants.
by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
1983 Stanf*rd – W
1985 Stanf*rd – L
1987 Stanf*rd – L
1989 Stanf*rd – L
1990 Wyoming – W (Copper Bowl)
1991 Stanf*rd – L
1993 Stanf*rd – W
1995 Stanf*rd – L
1997 Stanf*rd – L
1999 Stanf*rd – L
2001 Stanf*rd – L
2003 Stanf*rd – W
2005 Stanf*rd – W
2007 Stanf*rd – L
2008 Miami (FL) – W (Emerald Bowl)
2009 Stanf*rd – W
Record: 7-9-0
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USC tickets are on sale, inventory is from the unsold season tickets. Get em while they’re hot or something.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
Sale sale, or just available to buy?
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
for season ticket holders so far, available to buy.
n.b. -- This comment does not constitute official chemistry advice.
…why would season ticket holders need to buy a ticket for a game they already have tickets to?
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Pro tip:
Some people have friends.
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Why would they be friends with people who don’t have tickets?
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah… I don’t have tickets, I just wanted to write that anyway.
Though, maybe that’s why I don’t have any friends…
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Pro tip:
Mother Teresa inspires many Cal fans with her compassion and generosity for the less fortunate.
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Donating tickets to Iraq veterans suffering from PTSD could be viewed as emotional abuse.
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quick review of road disaster
3 – 14 – 1
counts the ‘Tokyo Bowl’ as away, though it was a ‘neutral site’ game.
The Kapp and early Snyder years were a struggle for road wins.
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91 BigGame L
90 Copper Bowl W
89 BigGame L
87 ucla L
87 Oregon W
87 Big Game L
86 U$c L
85 BigGame L
85 ucla L
84 U$c L
84 OSU
84 Arizona L
83 Ucla L
83 SDSU L
83 Oregon L
83 WSU L
83 Big Game W
Go Bears Go
by Rocksanddirt on Sep 21, 2011 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
nope, at least I don’t think so.
there might be another biggame loss down on the farm I attended.
kids really cut into the time to go away to games, since a home game is an all day excursion for me.
Go Bears Go
a home game is an all day excursion for me.
As it should be. Tailgating + Game + After game Celebrations/commiseration/Dinner is about 12 billion hours of drinking or around drinking sports and around sports
Cal: Bears with Books.
jack in 2.5 hrs each way travel.
that’s the killer.
Go Bears Go
by Rocksanddirt on Sep 21, 2011 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
coaches' hot seat
obviously these sorts of rankings need to be taken with a grain of salt, but why is Tedford so high at #10? he’s not in danger of getting fired anytime soon. I mean, last year was disappointing, but not enough to put him this high..
by the federer express on Sep 21, 2011 2:22 PM PDT reply actions
short answer
because in the east where the writers are, they cannot concieve that we might have patience and take some thing other than W’s into consideration.
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by Rocksanddirt on Sep 21, 2011 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
in the pac
really only Wulff and Neuheezy are above room temperature as a seat.
Go Bears Go
by Rocksanddirt on Sep 21, 2011 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I’m pretty sure Neuheisel will be gone by year’s end, and I’m reasonably sure Erickson will be out, too.
by the federer express on Sep 21, 2011 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
ehhhh I think ASU is going to have a good enough season to prevent that from happening.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions
do they even have a semblance of an offense to complement the defense?
by the federer express on Sep 21, 2011 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
yes, they have a semblance of an offense! I wouldn’t say it’s world beating but it’s a semblance! It has semb!
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe next time we’ll estimate them /theoffice
by the federer express on Sep 21, 2011 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe so, but I don’t think that Erickson’s been at any school more than 4 years (excluding at Miami where he won a MNC). He’s now in his 5th year at ASU.
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Question for you
Has Erickson ever been fired from a college head coaching position?
Genuinely asking; I don’t know.
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"Winning is not everything. It is far better to play the game squarely and lose than to win at the sacrifice of an ideal."
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Mike Riley being at #7 is a joke, too.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
We’ve just been waiting for him to become the winningest Cal coach of all time!!!!
…so we can now fire him.
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
There’s a frontpage ad banner for “Stop drinking now.”
I wonder if a ‘bot picked up all the scotch talk…Or if this is entirely Rishi’s fault.
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Oh, FFS, approve stem cell research already
It effing saves lives and has no effect on our deficit
Peyton Manning underwent a stem-cell procedure in Europe before having neck surgery recently, Fox’s Jay Glazer reported today.
The treatment is not used in the United States and Manning sought a number of consultations and therapies before undergoing anterior fusion surgery Sept. 8. Manning, 35, has had three procedures on his neck in 19 months, but the Colts continue to hope he’ll be available this season. He remains on the active list and reportedly made his first appearance at the Colts’ facility Friday and Saturday.
2011 World Cup Champions Team India
is there a scientific reason NOT to approve stem cell research?
I don’t want this to get into a religious pissing match, but if that’s the primary roadblock…WTF YO?
Tony Gonzalez? University of California?
stop insulting the beliefs of others! if they believe that people shouldn’t be allowed to live thanks to science, then we should respect them!!!!
Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!
=/
Guys, I agree with you, but this kind of circlejerk really gets us all nowhere.
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Was there research done on the safety concerns surrounding circle jerks?
I want to be very cautious.
Tony Gonzalez? University of California?
I’m not sure if you intended it, but your comment can be completely turned on its head.
The objections many (eg. the Catholic Church) have with embryonic stem cell research is that the embryo is destroyed in the process. Since they believe life begins at conception, that means a life is being sacrificed for science.
Of note in this situation: Manning received a treatment of ADULT stem cells (made from his own fat cells). Adult stem cell research doesn’t carry the same ethical questions. Also, from what I’ve heard, adult stem cells have been much more successful than embryonic.
Since they believe life begins at conception, that means a life is being sacrificed for science.
how convenient for their argument, then!
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well hey, they’ve come a long way since letting mass be performed in anything other than latin.
Then, I’ll make a big ruckus, because I am a hypocritical asshole.
-TwistNHook
what about the part when earth was created in 7 days or whatever?
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_>"_>"_>
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
who is your god meow?
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by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
meow what are you talking about?!
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
z
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by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Finally, a non-white depiction of Jesus!
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by sec119 on Sep 21, 2011 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
z
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
The one I posted is a replica that twist bought under the impression it was an original!
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by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
made from his own fat cells
That made me laugh.
by Yes We Cannon on Sep 21, 2011 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
There are also safety concerns, theoretically, but that’s reason to test it and research it, not to ban it.
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right…but as you said, THAT’S why we need research. Noone is saying that I want stem cells injected into my pecs to grow moobs.
I’d like it researched and proven safe first, obvi.
Tony Gonzalez? University of California?
wait, so is THIS what we want big government to step in on?
i’m so confused as to what is ok for the government to dictate.
Tony Gonzalez? University of California?
Mostly an ethical thing, not exactly all religious bs.
Opponents think we can get the same research done with adult stem cells instead of destroying embryos for it.
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Have to disagree with that statement. A. people have a right to their religious beliefs, so it’s not “bs”, but B. it’s only people who’s ethics are informed by their religious beliefs that consider it “unethical”.
Am I known as Cugel the Clever for nothing?
Just adding some colour to the discussion that you can’t just dismiss it as “religious bs”
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Never Zd so fast in my life!
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Cue wedding night joke.
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by Kodiak on Sep 21, 2011 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I know. I can Z for many reasons! IM A Z CHAMPION!
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Oh, y halo thar!
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by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 2:59 PM PDT reply actions
tailgating @ usc game > getting brains/legs bashed in @ cincy.
the guy with the plate is known around sc for attending some 200 straight games and carrying around that plate so people know who he is.
by j.lee on Sep 21, 2011 3:17 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
FFFFFUUUUUUUU
Plates are blanks! Put something else in!
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by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
excellent
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by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
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by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
MAKE SURE TO ENTER CREDIT CARD NUMBER!
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by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you get the virus from this?
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by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
SBN WAS IN THE POOL!!!
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by sec119 on Sep 21, 2011 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
HA!
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yes yes
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by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Where did the license plate letters that state “USC SYCO” go?
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FINALLY some decent photography around here
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
Waiting to see DC’s reaction when he Zs down!
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I chose to ignore that.
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
I choose not to race!
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Gratuitous CGB Mention at UW Dawg Pound
For those of you that don’t know, Cal Golden Blogs is one of the best fan blogs anywhere. They have several good writers and one crazy one (TwistNHook, I’m talking to you). Seriously – it is a great blog.
Also a preview of the upcoming game.
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what a tool
For two, Berkeley has the worst weather in all of Northern California.
Not even close. Berkeley’s weather (unlike its politics) is not extreme or noticeable enough in any way to cause someone to prefer it less than any other city’s weather.
GOOD DAY SIR!
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Clearly someone’s never been to Pacifica!
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
probably thinking of the great highway. that is dreary.
by j.lee on Sep 21, 2011 4:00 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
according to the posters over there he’s being a hilarious troll!
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I’m sorry that the writer is clearly deaf, dumb, and blind. Potentially also a Pinball Wizard
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Berkeley weather >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Daly City weather
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Hes never talked to me.
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Maybe under a different username?
Huskygurl19?
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by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
a/s/l?
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50/M/Watching from a distance
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by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I would like to give my award back, please.
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Good News!
Rocksanddirt comes in from behind! With 3 Wins in 14 games (and mostly by being a fan in the 80s) he has the lowest away record with .1765!
Rocksanddirt will be by later to take your award and to hand in his sad hanky.
Cal: Bears with Books.
Hold your breath it's a GRAMMAR question.
Serious q: what is the correct, or most correct sentence:
a) My company, (as well as a few competitors), are hosting a seminar on strain construction.
2) My company, as well as a few competitors, are hosting a seminar on strain construction.
d) My company, (as well as a few competitors), is hosting a seminar on strain construction.
iii) My company, as well as a few competitors, is hosting a seminar on strain construction
x) A seminar on strain construction is being hosted by my company, along with a few competitors.
56) King illegal forest to pig wild kill in it a is!
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might i suggest
“my company and several our our competitors are hosting a seminar on strain construction”
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you might!
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Is the missing period on (iii) a typo? Or is that part of the grammar question?
REHIRE NICK'S LEFT ELBOW!
Top of the morning TO YOU!!!!!
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Our company killed Mother Teresa
Do you mean Mother Telesa?
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 21, 2011 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I like x) but I think iii) would work as well.
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
(with the period at the end, of course)
California Golden Bears: 2nd place is nothing to sneeze at!
by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
People make too much of “passive voice”. I don’t think it’s a big deal. If I were writing it from scratch though I’d probably write:
My company is hosting a seminar on strain construction, along with a few competitors.
I think that’s clearer.
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions
so your company is hosting a seminar on its competitors?
My company, along with a few competitors, is hosting a seminar on strain construction.
Yeah, that works too.
“Along with” just sounds better than “as well as” for some reason.
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions
no no, MY company.
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 22, 2011 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
GRAMMAR FIGHT!!!
That sentence is not clear at all! Is the seminar on strain construction AND competitors?
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Yep!
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by atomsareenough on Sep 22, 2011 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Thank you all for your input!
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by Spazzy Mcgee on Sep 22, 2011 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Ever wanted to learn how to build a PC?
OR PAY ME A NOMINAL FEE TO DO IT FOR YOU!!! I CHARGE LESS THAN SWAMPHUNTER AND I DON’T KILL PUPPIES WHILE BUILDING COMPUTERS!
Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!
Are you implying I kill puppied when I do hardware?
Please.
I only kill the finest kittens and use their intestines as liners for the CPU heat sink. It turns out they do an amazing job holding those things onto the motherboard.
Look out lolcats, I’m comin’ for YOU.
"Today's weather, excessively violent with a chance of dismemberment. Tune in later for our 5-day forecast!"
~ Three Dog - Fallout 3
*puppies
"Today's weather, excessively violent with a chance of dismemberment. Tune in later for our 5-day forecast!"
~ Three Dog - Fallout 3
That is pretty darn cool. I built one…nine years ago. But, I had my friend helping me.
I’ve thought about building one with Little K when she gets older. Just so she knows how to do it.
Old Toothwrangler
Building computers has only gotten easier. These days everything’s on the motherboard so you don’t need to get a dedicated video card/sound card/ethernet card unless you want one.
REHIRE NICK'S LEFT ELBOW!
And then all the drivers install automatically.
In my day, we had to be careful not to lose the driver floppy disks because internet wasn’t for everybody.
REHIRE NICK'S LEFT ELBOW!
That part, I remember.
My friend was insistent that a good video card was more important than the motherboard processor speed.
Old Toothwrangler
you’ll gain the most performance (gaming) increase per dollar spent on a video card more than any other part
Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!
How much is SSD?
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by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
both
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by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
go vertex 3 if you’re going SSD. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227714
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thnx
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by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
A good deal for a decent quality SSD approaches but rarely goes below $1/GB. Higher-end SSD’s still will cost more than that, even on a good deal.
From what I’ve read, SSD’s don’t help thaaat much with gaming performance because loading video games isn’t a random access thing. That is, a chunk of game data often gets loaded in one big block, and regular disk drives can still do that pretty well. However, my personal experience has been that SSD’s have improved loading times for games as well as the standard boot-up time, software load times, etc.
Disclaimer: I am a terrible nerd (see above) so I could be wrong.
REHIRE NICK'S LEFT ELBOW!
Also (again, from what I gather), even a “decent quality” SSD is a significant improvement over a disk drive. The vertex 3 that Mr. Blooded linked to is a shmancy one. And that’s not on a hot deal either.
REHIRE NICK'S LEFT ELBOW!
i run an SSD myself for my boot drive. but i’m also a loser. i would not say that an SSD is necessary if you go with say a caviar black. spend most on GFX
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kkk nao how about a cheap ass external terabyte drive for all my schiese videos cal torrentz?
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by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
get a high capacity wd drive or something along those lines if it’s strictly for storage
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136505
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Wow this is a blast from the past
112th Big Game 4th Quarter Thread (warning 800+ comments)
FUCK FUCK FUCK
In other words, Go Bears!
by royrules22 on Nov 21, 2009 7:41 PM PST actions
WE NEED TO GET PRESSURE BY RUSHING THREE
by danzig on Nov 21, 2009 7:40 PM PST actions
Conservative
Wow, really?The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Nov 21, 2009 7:38 PM PST actions
Christ, this is setting up for extreme failure. This is gonna suck.
The Lack of Mack’s Imposition Attacks My Disposition.
by Spazzy Mcgee on Nov 21, 2009 7:41 PM PST actions
I hate Gerheart
“It ain’t over till it’s over.” – Yogi Berra
by 49er16 on Nov 21, 2009 7:42 PM PST actions
And then….
Yes!!!!!!!!!!
Ian Anderson
by Oaktown123 on Nov 21, 2009 7:43 PM PST actions
FUCK YES
by Mister Pie on Nov 21, 2009 7:43 PM PST actions
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
by Kai on Nov 21, 2009 7:43 PM PST actions
How does the play for the field goal look now?
by bear88 on Nov 21, 2009 7:43 PM PST actions
this fucking sucks.
The Lack of Mack’s Imposition Attacks My Disposition.
by Spazzy Mcgee on Nov 21, 2009 7:43 PM PST actions
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by Shadwhand on Nov 21, 2009 7:43 PM PST actions
YES!!!!!!
There’s no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Nov 21, 2009 7:43 PM PST actions
MOHAMMEEDDd!!11 ITNT1!@
In other words, Go Bears!
by royrules22 on Nov 21, 2009 7:43 PM PST actions
PROPHET
by kluge on Nov 21, 2009 7:43 PM PST actions
YESSSS
by goldenbayer on Nov 21, 2009 7:43 PM PST actions
LET’S MOVE A MOUNTAIN TOGETHER!
by Tizoc on Nov 21, 2009 7:44 PM PST actions
OH MY SCIENCE
i’m here to clean your pool but i don’t have a pool bowchica bowow
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THE PROPHET!!!!!!!
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ALL HAIL THE PROPHET
Proud to hold season tickets to the only NBA team soon to be owned by a Russian oligarch.
by yellow fever on Nov 21, 2009 7:44 PM PST actions
HAIL MOHAMMED
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In communist Russia, Sanchez declares YOU!
by HOUSE66 on Nov 21, 2009 7:44 PM PST actions
PEACE BE UPON HIM
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FUCK YEAH I LOVE YOU MIKE MOHAMED
YESSSSSSSSSS
GROUGTHINK ALERT
The first Chester Arthur fanboy ever.
by groug on Nov 21, 2009 7:44 PM PST actions
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The Lack of Mack’s Imposition Attacks My Disposition.
by Spazzy Mcgee on Nov 21, 2009 7:44 PM PST actions
The prophet Mohammed!
by GoldenBear 77 on Nov 21, 2009 7:44 PM PST actions
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Notice that Luck went down there like a feather. Pussy.
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In other words, Go Bears!
Bob Condotta is a Husky boy
And he asks JO questions and stuff
For our weekly look at UW’s opponent, we turn to Jonathan Okanes, who covers Cal for the Bay Area News Group. You can check out his blog here.
As always, it’s our questions and Okanes’ answers breaking down the Bears.
Q1: How has the offense changed with Zach Maynard now at quarterback, and is there a legitimate hope that he is finally the QB it seems like Cal has been searching for since Aaron Rodgers?
A: Cal is going with a lot more shotgun. Maynard (pictured at right in an AP photo) has the quickest feet of any quarterback Jeff Tedford has had at Cal, and possibly ever if you include his days as the offensive coordinator at Oregon and Fresno State. This has allowed Tedford to incorporate new elements into his offense not usually seen in his pro-style schemes. There are more designed runs from the quarterback and more plays designed to get Maynard out of the pocket and make plays either throwing in space or using his legs.
As far as giving Cal hope, Maynard certainly has displayed potential. He has made some nice throws and obviously his athleticism is a plus. But he still needs to work on his accuracy. One thing tha thas been very impressive about Maynard is his poise. He doesn’t seem to get rattled very easily. Even when Colorado had all the momentum in the second half a couple weeks ago, Maynard really seemed calm and made the plays he needed to lift Cal to an overtime win.
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by Redonkulous Bear on Sep 21, 2011 5:25 PM PDT reply actions
pumps!
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AndBedars, thank you for a great DBD today. I think that it was a great discussion and one that might be awesome going forwa.rd
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I used to mock Twist for his punctuation, but after posting from an iPad, I get it now. It’s more difficult to type on than an iPhone.
little did you know that twist types his comments on a typewriter, then gives it to a cage of monkeys, who then enter the comments on the dbd by flinging poop at a huge keyboard projected onto the wall of the cage.
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Only if I can bring my cell phone.
WE GOOOINNNNG TOOOO SIZZLERRRRRRR!!!
(Oddly enough, Sizzler is still functioning here in China – although we don’t have branches in Shanghai, there’s 2 or 3 in Beijing which are still busy. Also, even odder, one of the leaders of the 6/4 Tien’anmen Square movement in 1989 escaped to the US and eventually ended up managing a Sizzler for a while when he was in grad school. Wu’er Kaixi, or “Kevin”)
I hear the words that you are saying.
I, too, have experienced thirst.
[That is mildly trippy. All of the Sizzlers that I know have long since closed. My soph roommate and I sort of got kicked out of one. We had a bet on who could eat more of their “all you can eat shrimp.” We were still there when they started putting chairs on tables and cleaning up. The manager finally asked us to go, but gave us a big discount on our meal. Score!]
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My roommates and I used to go to the one in El Cerrito and have STFU FATTY all you can eat shrimp and salad bar (and this salad bar had things like loaded potato skins and pasta) eating contests. Fully filled plates.
I think I once got to eight plates, lost and then we had to sit in the parking lot for 30 minutes because we were too full to drive back to Berkeley. oh, college.
Oh yeah, that was the place! I couldn’t remember if it was Albany or El Cerrito.
So many idiotic bets those early years. Hot chili-eating contests, all-you-can-eat shrimp, number of rice bowls, and lots of card games for frozen yogurts – usually hearts and big 2’s.
Old Toothwrangler
Such a classic line. We going to Sizzler!
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Im not using my iPad.
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DBD Content: Affecting my life
So with everyone’s complaints about Sharepoint, yesterday I was all like “what the hell is Sharepoint?” then day 3 of work. All our internal stuff – sharepoint.
(so far, it works ok for me)
Honorable Mention in case you want to say Rags/Andbears are one person..
Please tell me there’s a Rishi comment about this…
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Oh, I figured he’d say something since he’s big on individual identity within couples and admonishes anyone who uses the word “we”.
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by atomsareenough on Sep 21, 2011 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Lets see if I can bait him out…
We like to travel to Cal games. We have been to 3 or 4 away games a year since we went to college. We enjoy sparkling wine and chocolate and we really enjoyed watching episodes DS9 on Netflix last night.
We feel Rishi can be a bit big-headed sometimes and we think the best tacos are in San Diego.
Cal: Bears with Books.
apples and oranges to compare the mission burrito to a surf and turf california burrito from lucha libre on your way to petco park. won’t say one’s better than the other but holy hell what a burrito.
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by GoldBlooded on Sep 22, 2011 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Facebook is driven by a single, unique goal. Its priority isn’t to gain more users (it already has 750 million of those), nor does it feel compelled to find stupid ways to increase pageviews. Its primary goal right now isn’t to increase revenue, either — that will come later.
No, Facebook’s goal is to become the social layer that supports, powers and connects every single piece of the web, no matter who or what it is or where it lives. On Thursday at its f8 conference in San Francisco, the world’s largest social network will take a giant leap toward accomplishing that goal.
I have seen what Facebook is launching on Thursday, and it’s going to change the world of social media. And while I won’t talk about the mind-boggling things Facebook will be launching, I will say this: The Facebook you know and (don’t) love will be forever transformed. The news that will come out of Facebook during the next few weeks will be the biggest things to come out of the company since the launch of the Facebook Platform.
http://mashable.com/2011/09/21/prepare-for-the-new-facebook/
by Yes We Cannon on Sep 21, 2011 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
And that’s when they will sell all of your personal information off to marketers and sales databases, as all 750 million have agreed to this.
"Remember the Maine! TO HELL WITH STANFORD!"
by CruzinBears on Sep 22, 2011 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
So what is it?
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cool story bro
My dog has been acting out lately. Today while I was at work he grabbed a loaf of bread off the dining table and ate it. It was good bread too, from Acme.
I fear for the morning walk tomorrow.
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If eating your bread is acting out, then call me Leonardo DiCaprio!
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I would just like to say that I am befuddled by the dedication reflected in this thread. I went to precisely no away games as an undergrad, and I don’t think my current standard (will attend games within a 5 hour drive, for a total of three in the 19 years since I graduated) really amounts to much.
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
Nope.
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
Does that mean that you’ve also never been to Palo Alto or Stanf*rd?
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I might have driven through on the way to somewhere else.
And before anyone gets all agitated, I think we can all agree that what this means is that Furd is at best a waypoint, and Berkeley is a destination.
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
Just tell me that you’ve never pogoed through Palo Alto, and that all your pogoing has been saved for Berkeley.
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"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
So I was in Singapore last week. And they’ve got all of these posters and banners up for the upcoming Night F1 race (which is this weekend? I think so)
But they’re doing a concert series along with the race. I believe (I think) Linkin Park is hte headliner . . . but also appearing Boy George Annnnnnnnd Rick Astley.
What about going to UCLA-USC games at he Rose Bowl?
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No tickets freshman year, had a ticket junior year but “overslept” due to excessive beer consumption the night before and was left for dead. I woke up 45 minutes before kickoff and decided it wasn’t even worth trying to go, so I watched on tv and consumed more beer.
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
You have got this all turned around! I love to travel and use the away games as a pleasant excuse! See, I’d never been to Colorado, and had a friend in Denver from Cal, and its a lot more fun than staying at home, even with Toddler-bears coming along. Had a great time! Saw a great game! Didn’t miss the weekend (well, until mid-work week)
Cal: Bears with Books.
Technically speaking, every game is an away game for me now. A friend has a spare season ticket for a number of games and has been on my case to fly to LA for one, but I’m traveling more for work now and I don’t really want to add more time away to watch SC get beaten at the Coliseum.
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA POUR ME A GLASS OF THOSE PATHETIC TROJAN TEARSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
Remember, the enemy's end zone is DOWN!
by GoldBlooded on Sep 22, 2011 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Who’s crying? I’m just waiting. We’ll be back.
"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it's because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea"
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