Roundup: Dorrell's Player Insults Notre Dame's Tradition

by Nestor on Oct 2, 2007 4:40 AM PDT in Football

So its Notre Dame week, something we had been looking forward to for a number of years. But thanks to our clown coach’s boring program and a Notre Dame team without a pulse of its own, this weekend’s game has been reduced to another boring matchup.

Now unless you have been hiding under rocks by now Notre Dame is going through a historically difficult season. They are coming into the Rose Bowl as a 22 point underdog, and yes many of us expect Bruins to come through with a blowout win because of the edge in experience and talent (thanks to the horrendous state Willingham left the Irish program in). Notre Dame is having a trying season, yet that doesn’t give license to a UCLA football player to make moronic comment like this (emphasis added):

"I'm not a big Notre Dame fan, so I don't know what they have done prior in their history, all I know is I don't like the green," Brown said at a Monday news conference. "I don't even like money this week, that color. Before I came in here, I threw my wallet in the trash. I don't like those guys and they don't like us, that's what it is. It comes down to who's going make more plays Saturday."

Now imagine how you would have felt if you were a UCLA basketball fan four years ago, and you switched UCLA in place of Notre Dame in that first sentence.

It is a dumb, obnoxious, and a disrespectful comment on the part of Brown, that reeks the perception of an ignorant college football athlete. Frankly its kind of shameful. But I guess its not a surprise considering Brown is being led by a clown like Dorrell.

Speaking of the clown here is some of your weekly dose of cliché from our sleeping beauty (from the LAT article linked above):

The Bruins get a rematch with the Fighting Irish at the Rose Bowl on Saturday, a chance to dull the pain of last season's 20-17 loss in South Bend. UCLA dominated that game, then lost when Notre Dame went 80 yards in three plays, scoring with 27 seconds left.

A year has done little to make the memory fade to black for the Bruins.

Said Coach Karl Dorrell said: "Last year's game and how it ended up will be on our mind for years and years to come. I'm sure 20 years from now they'll remember that game."

Still, Dorrell said, "We can't let that get in the way of how we need to progress as a football team."

UCLA has been hurt by some penalties the past few weeks, leading to some remedial work this week in practice. ''There is a lot of work for us to be done for this team. Penalties will be addressed any which way, shape and form we can,'' Dorrell said. ''We have to really utilize our resources in practice. We're going to have to discipline those resources as well, just to make sure we're getting out points across. But we're just really going to work on doing things right fundamentally and paying attention to the details.''

WTF does he mean by discipling resources? Are you kidding me? Again as Fox says I wish someone actually verified this clown graduated from UCLA. Simply appalling that someone who sounds like a such a stumbling, bumbling moron is getting paid almost million bucks a year to destroy UCLA's football program.

Anyways, going back to Brown he talked a lot yesterday, including the usual boilerplate nonsense we hear from Dorrell’s players every week:

"I honestly think we're over (Utah), and if you don't learn from it the first time we're going to have problems this season," UCLA senior cornerback Trey Brown said. "I think for our team, it's over and done with. You address it by the way you play and the way you practice, and the mind-set that you bring into the meeting rooms and onto the practice field. You can't take a lackadaisical effort going out there to work in practice."

And more typical arrogance coming out from a program that hasn’t sniffed any kind of championship under the current head coach (from DN article linked above):

The Irish have scored 46 points this season and rank last in the nation in rushing offense (30.4ypg) and sacks allowed (5.8pergame). Among the 119 Division I-A teams, Notre Dame is 118th in total offense (194.8 ypg) and scoring (9.2 ppg), and 106th in passing offense (164.4 ypg).

"We can't sit there and let their record fool you," Brown said. "I don't care if they're 0-5, or you're 30-0. It doesn't matter. We've got to treat this team just like any other team and go out there and play dominant football."

Again we hear that kind of BS coming out from these guys every year. And yet the reporters write them up without any kind of skepticism.

We will have more on ND later this week. Obviously it’s a game we expect Bruins to dominate. But given the track record of our joke of a program we are not sure if that is going to happen. However, given these quotes from game week, it will be that much easier to hold these guys accountable if they fail to demolish a proud Irish football program this Saturday at the Rose Bowl.

GO BRUINS.

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Dominance?

In which game this year should we not have been dominant?

In which game were we dominant?

Somehow, these cliches and phrases ring hollow in the real world of UCLA football 2007.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Oct 2, 2007 6:09 AM PDT reply actions

Utterly, preposterously ignorant gibberish

coming out of the mouth of everyone associated with KD and the football program.

>"I don't care if they're 0-5, or you're 30-0..." When was the last time there was a 30-game football season, in either college or pro?

>"...discipline the resources..."
They have operations to seal up one's stomach to curb one's obesity. They should give KD an operation to seal up his mouth to curb his stupidity.

by bluegold on Oct 2, 2007 6:50 AM PDT reply actions

"I honestly think we're over (Utah)"

Why do I get the feeling that Arron Afflalo is still more upset about their loss at Oregon than our football team is about their loss at Utah?

by bornagainbruin on Oct 2, 2007 7:18 AM PDT reply actions

was thinking the same thing

Remarkable how arrogant and ignorant our football players generally sound compared to measured (yet humble) confidence from our hoops program.

If this was our hoops team and they were taking on a program like Kentucky, UNC or Indiana going through a horrible season, I'd bet they would never make comments like Brown about their opponent.

To me it reflects the personality of an idiotic coaching staff who apparently haven't taught these kids about the tradition of this rich game.

by bluestreet on Oct 2, 2007 7:33 AM PDT up reply actions

Easy to be arrogant

when you know your opponent is having a down year and you know they probably cannot do anything about it.

I would like to see Brown say something similarly derogatory about the Cal program prior to the Cal game.

by bluegold on Oct 2, 2007 7:53 AM PDT up reply actions

Cal program

You are correct sir.

By the way what has Cal done in last 50 years except for exposing the fraudulent argument via Tedford that Dorrell cannot succeed because he coaches at a UC?

by bluestreet on Oct 2, 2007 7:58 AM PDT up reply actions

"fraudulent" again

Seems like we cannot escape using that word when discussing any KD-related issues.

by bluegold on Oct 2, 2007 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions

Notre Dame's history

Let's be honest: A lot of people, for a variety of different reasons, do not like Notre Dame. In college football, they are probably the team people "love to hate." Of course, millions of people love ND, too.

Whatever one's opinion is on ND, that is fine. But to claim that you have no knowledge of Notre Dame's history is just plain ignorant. Love them or hate them, Notre Dame is practically synonomous with "college football."

It's like when younger people disclaim knowledge about, oh, little events like World War II. "That was before my time." Ok, true, but so what? The Beatles, Beethoven, George Washington and Jackie Robinson were also before your time. Maybe it's time to learn about something other than Paris Hilton.

My point is this: It's ok to have a little bit of knowledge of history. Knowing about Notre Dame's history does not make one a "fan" of ND. Frankly, Brown would sound far more intelligent and respectful if he said that he respects ND's history but hopes that he wipes them out on Saturday.

Is it that difficult to have a little knowledge and show a little respect?

P.S. Where is our ND friend Jim Masterson? I'd love to hear his thoughts on the game.

by Barnes2JJ on Oct 2, 2007 8:09 AM PDT reply actions

You're right, KD should definitely

"discipline the resources" and keep this from happening again.

by bluegold on Oct 2, 2007 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions

Brown's comments re: ND

The comment that stood out to me was this gem:
I don't like those guys and they don't like us, that's what it is.

That may be true in basketball, where ND and UCLA have a richer tradition of competition and rivalry, but in football? We've only played them three times in the past: 1963, 1964, and last year. It's pretty hard for one program to not like another when you never play. Does that mean if we suddenly have Ball State or Marshall on our schedule we don't like them as well?

The ignorance and lack of respect about ND's history is one thing, but to just come out and make ridiculous statements like this is another. Honestly, players ought to think twice before opening their mouths. Especially when they represent one of the premier academic institutions in the world.

Oh, and for what it's worth, I doubt very much the Irish would ever break out their green gear when we are in town - their colors are officially navy and gold.

Jeez. Every time I start getting back into our team, something comes up to make me wince.

Go Bruins!

by babyblue1 on Oct 2, 2007 8:28 AM PDT reply actions

It is scary

to think that this guy is one of the "leaders" of our defensive unit.

by bluestreet on Oct 2, 2007 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions

scary but not surprising

when Walker had them going around talking "best defense in the nation" ... only to then change his tune to "we dont care how many yards they put on us as long as we get the W" ... this kind of stupidity is what results. There is no overarching philosophy to this team or defense or offense that builds excellence, character and toughness. So this is what you get. Obviously, this is the type of team that will lose again ... and to a team that it should beat.

editor, DumpDorrell.com ... formerly posted as DumpDorrell

by BruinCore on Oct 2, 2007 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions

These kinds of comments from Brown

are exactly what I was worried about. Brown is always talking about respect this and respect that. And now these comments?

I was worried about ND yesterday. Now I am flat out convinced we are in for the fight of our lives. If I were a betting man, I would take 22 points WITHOUT A SECOND THOUGHT.

As if Brown's comments weren't enough, we snuck back in the Coach's Poll at # 25. Also a bad omen, since . . . We haven't proven anything yet.

I can still remember BYU and UTAH torching Brown. Talk about a man who is living off past performances.

by rfirpo on Oct 2, 2007 8:49 AM PDT reply actions

And who's to say that this might be what ND

needs to light a fire under them and actually come out strong against the Bruins. They seemed to find some success againt Purdue and may follow up with a good game against UCLA.

That ND has been bad so far this season doesn't mean they stay bad or get worse.

The Bruins need to make respectful remarks about ND (or ANY opponent) or else just shut up.

Whlle KDs record at the Rose Bowl exceeds his road record doesn't mean that ND won't give the Bruins a tough game or even beat them. ND could come up with its first win and make Brown eat his words.

by bruinhawk on Oct 2, 2007 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions

My Thing Is.......

Whether we're 20 1/2 or 2 point favs; you don't want to be giving ND ANY bulletin board material that might motivate them. While I may have never had any love for ND, I do respect them. I would hope and think that our guys would remember the painful way they lost last year in South Bend, use it as motivation, and keep their collective pie-holes shut.

KD should also think twice about some of his moronic-sounding phrases and tidbits that only he can dream up. "Disciplining the resources"....Jesus Chr...WTF is THAT? I mean, COME ON, Karl. Spare us, please.

FWIW, I had a great time that weekend in South Bend last year despite the heartbreaking fashion in the way we went down at the end. For the most part, the ND contingent were very classy. That Saturday night while I was eating supper, a couple of ND fans walked up to me and said, "Well, at least we have one thing in common. We both hate the piss out of USC!" Right on!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 2, 2007 8:55 AM PDT reply actions

Classy fans

I really hope our Bruin contingent at the Rose Bowl can repay the class and hospitality you saw in South Bend.

I've only been to one game this year (Washington), and I was kind of ashamed at some of the behavior of the Bruin fans - particularly the younger ones. They went too far in taunting the Husky fans, and dropped way too many F-bombs and personal insults. I mean, we won the freaking game, it shouldn't be too much to show a bit of class and not behave like inmates on furlough (like the kids across town).

I won't be at the Rose Bowl for this game, but I do hope our fans are better behaved.

Go Bruins!

by babyblue1 on Oct 2, 2007 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions

Where did you hear these taunts?

Just wondering, because the Washington game was one of many where UCLA holds a college fair for middle and/or high school students. To be fair to regular Bruin fans, some of the inappropriate behavior may have been from those students (especially as you say "particulary the younger ones"), who in my experience have often been ignorant, rude and downright stupid. That's not to say there aren't some bad adult UCLA fans, but those "younger ones" (if I'm right) won't be at the Notre Dame game.

by jaffa on Oct 2, 2007 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Uh oh

"A year has done little to make the memory fade to black for the Bruins."

That's racist! We just gave the Dorrellistas more amo.

by BruinFan1 on Oct 2, 2007 10:20 AM PDT reply actions

Dear Football players

Stop giving the other teams bulletin board material. I'm with rfirpo, there is no way we cover in this game and a pretty decent chance we could lose. I like Brown a great deal, he is one of my favorite players, but seriously, he needs to shut up and realize EVERYTHING he says to the press is national and immediate, no matter who he says it to.

Didn't Van say something very negative about Utah before that game? We all know how effective THAT smack was.

by Free the 16 on Oct 2, 2007 10:25 AM PDT reply actions

Not to mention

that we haven't done ANYTHING to even remotely be justified in our cockiness. I can understand being pissed about last year's loss, but then you just say "I hate the way we lost, we want to come back and really play hard, and their tradition is great but it shouldn't matter on Saturday". How hard is that to do? KD is too busy filling out paperwork and his scorecard to TEACH anything.

by tasser10 on Oct 2, 2007 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions

yep

we've been saying this for the past two weeks, to watch for the cockiness to come back. True to form for a Dorrell team, it shows up ... and we have done jack to bring it back. Dejavu all over again.

editor, DumpDorrell.com ... formerly posted as DumpDorrell

by BruinCore on Oct 2, 2007 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Way Overdue, But

by BruinFan1 on Oct 2, 2007 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Wasn't Brown On The Field Last Year?

Didn't he hear KD thank them for the honor of losing to them?

Isn't that some sort of reference to their "storied tradition"?

Can we really be this fucked up?

sjh

by Class of 66 on Oct 2, 2007 11:01 AM PDT reply actions

"Discpline the resources"

Is KD running a staffing agency on the side? Maybe that is how he is making ends meet, since he is so underpaid! Or perhaps he truly is an HR professional (not so professional) who morphed into a football HC.
Bill

BillSouthBay

by Mensgym on Oct 2, 2007 2:26 PM PDT reply actions