Here are the things that didn't suck about Wednesday night's game.
- The crowd. Really one of the most electric environments I've ever been in, either at Haas or Memorial. And I've never heard Haas the way it was last night. There were loud cheers when we rallied to cut a 20 point deficit to 14, and loud boos when a Pac-12 ref picked his nose. If we keep on getting environments like this, it won't be long before the Bears are rocking both of the big sports on a consistent basis.
Stanfurd introduced. @thebenchcal turning their backs. twitter.com/GoldenBlogs/st…
— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) March 7, 2013
- Senior Day! Always good to see players get their due, even if they're not quite laden with star talent. Although the specter of Allen Crabbe leaving early is still present, it was a festive start to the night.
Bak Bak honored on senior day! twitter.com/GoldenBlogs/st…
— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) March 7, 2013
Brandon Smith honored on #Cal Senior Day. twitter.com/GoldenBlogs/st…
— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) March 7, 2013
Robert Thurman, Bak Bak and Brandon Smith honored on #Cal senior day. twitter.com/GoldenBlogs/st…
— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) March 7, 2013
- The Stanfurd Band was mercilessly booed. A ten-star trollerific performance from them (bringing their special Rose Bowl drum, cheering on Stanford after they instigated a near-brawl on the court, chanting the UCLA cheer after every Cal fight song chorus). They're the worst.
Hey look its everyone's favorite compilation of non-rhythmic noise. #lolfurd #stanfurdband twitter.com/GoldenBlogs/st…
— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) March 7, 2013
- The Stanfurd Tree was mercilessly booed.
Look at all that firewood. #stanfurdtree #lolfurd twitter.com/GoldenBlogs/st…
— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) March 7, 2013
Your parents have failed you at life and need to be arrested for crimes against humanity. twitter.com/GoldenBlogs/st…
— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) March 7, 2013
They send people to Siberian prisons for lesser crimes. twitter.com/GoldenBlogs/st…
— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) March 7, 2013
- Stanfurd fans cheered for a little bit and were mercilessly mocked for being Stanfurd fans. They are not pictured because we still have no proof they exist.
Cal fans chanting NIT to Stanford, little consolation at the moment with the Bears down 19 and players possibly to be kicked out of game
— Jonathan Kuperberg (@JonathanKupe) March 7, 2013
Regardless. We proceed with the photos.
Cal Band Great!
Cal band greets the players! twitter.com/GoldenBlogs/st…
— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) March 7, 2013
Bill Walton and @calband #BerkeleyRepresent #BeatStanford twitter.com/CalBearsOnline…
— Cal Bears Online (@CalBearsOnline) March 7, 2013
Pregame moments include the national anthem,
Boys choir conducts the National Anthem before Cal takes on Stanfurd at Haas Pavilion. #gobears twitter.com/GoldenBlogs/st…
— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) March 7, 2013
The final intro.
Final pregame intros at Haas Pavilion! #Cal #beatstanfurd twitter.com/GoldenBlogs/st…
— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) March 7, 2013
And last minute prep.
Final warmups for @calmensbballbefore they prep to #BEATSTANFURD twitter.com/GoldenBlogs/st…
— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) March 7, 2013
Some action shots. Here's Allen Crabbe at the line.
Allen Crabbe at the line. twitter.com/GoldenBlogs/st…
— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) March 7, 2013
Here's Richard Solomon driving baseline.
Richard Solomon takes it to the hole. twitter.com/GoldenBlogs/st…
— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) March 7, 2013
Here's David Kravish hitting a tough hook just before halftime.
David Kravish with the final basket of the half. Stanfurd 34 Cal 31. #gobears #beatstanfurd twitter.com/GoldenBlogs/st…
— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) March 7, 2013
Should be noted that Cal scored on all three of these shots. Casuation/correlation, clearly should have taken photos of every shot.
Here's Oski doing what only Oski can do.
IS THERE ANYTHING @oski CAN'T DO??? twitpic.com/c9921p
— Cal Rivals (@CalRivals) March 7, 2013
He's a busy bear with places to go.
Oh hi there Oski. Where's the free candy? twitter.com/GoldenBlogs/st…
— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) March 7, 2013
Nice to see that Marshawn is in town.
Spotted: @moneylynch at the Cal v Stanford @calmensbball game tonight. I am one happy camper. twitter.com/kathleenso/sta…
— Kathleen So (@kathleenso) March 7, 2013
Cal fans being Cal fans!
Is this the pirate? #onlyinberkeley @lindzcatharine twitter.com/CalBearsOnline…
— Cal Bears Online (@CalBearsOnline) March 7, 2013
"@mr_ollins: A student doing some Math 113 studying DURING THE GAME!twitter.com/Mr_Ollins/stat…" hard class. Respect.
— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) March 7, 2013
Too funny. I just realized @montgomeryken is holding the chancellors head. twitter.com/CalBearsOnline…
— Cal Bears Online (@CalBearsOnline) March 7, 2013
The second half didn't deserve many pictures. Here's all I managed.
Never had to look up to see hell before. twitter.com/GoldenBlogs/st…
— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) March 7, 2013