Center Court: Ben Ball (Michigan) Open Thread
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 5:00 PM PST
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Michigan Wolverines at UCLA Bruins, Nov 20, 2008 6:40 PM PST
Let’s get it on.
How big is this UCLA-Michigan matchup tonight in NYC? Well it’s big enough that our friends from MGoBlog and Maize n Brew took note of it in midst of their Holy (tOSU) week.
As discussed all week, the Wolverines under their second year head coach John Beilein will be fired up to take on our Ben Ball warriors tonight. So here to JS, MR, AA2 and rest of their team-mates bringing their A game on DEFENSE:
Photo Credit: Jack Rosenfeld
For our notes on Michigan Wolverines please go here, here, and here. The tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 pm PST. It will be on ESPN2. You can also track it on our official site.
As always if you are watching the game, share your instant thoughts/commentary here in our game thread.
Fire away.
GO BRUINS.
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SC took a 43-28 lead into half
but Seton Hall went on a 10-0 run to start the 2nd half and its a 5 point game.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 5:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hello from MSG/NYC
Hey fellow Bruin fans,
Finally getting that rare chance to watch my Bruins live here in New York City. Just watching the Duke-SIU game and can’t decide whether I want Duke to win or lose. What do you all think? BTW, mobile posting from an iPhone seems to work. :)
Go Bruins!
by Bruin1996 on Nov 20, 2008 5:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I'm rooting for Duke
I’ve never hated Duke like a lot of other people seem to and I’d rather us get the tougher test (and RPI boost) should we win.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 5:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmm
As a College Basketball fan, I’m rooting for SIU. As a UCLA fan however, I’m rooting for Duke.
"I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody." -Lily Tomlin
by uclaisthebest123 on Nov 20, 2008 5:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I hate Duke
Always have, always will. Something about them just doesn’t sit right with me, maybe the way they feel like they’re entitled to a top ten ranking every year
"Hostility Abounds" 9-17-09
by wildwill on Nov 20, 2008 6:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Bruin 1996
As we get closer to tip can you let us know how many UCLA fans are there? I’m curious what kind of turnout we’ll have in NY.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 5:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
great...I just realized I have
math tutoring half an hour into the game, at least I’ll have my blackberry
go bruins
O.A.
by Ollie on Nov 20, 2008 5:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Watching the Pistons-Celtics right now
AA saw a lot of playing time last night against the Cavs with a very tough assignment: LeBron. Doug Collins reports that he did quite well, and his +/- of +12 (highest on the team) does back this up.
by Tydides on Nov 20, 2008 5:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
SC has a lot of athletes
but they’re not quite sure where to go and how to work together yet. It looks like chaos at times out there for them. You can see their potential, but also how far away they are from being a really strong team. They’re going to be interesting to watch as the year goes on.
USC- 53, Seton Hall- 51 :: 7:32 remaining
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 5:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Duke leads S. Illinois by 5 with 10:36 to go
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 5:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Duke's interior defense
Not very physical.
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 5:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not at all
and how did they manage to take a 5 point lead into half despite turning the ball over 17 times?
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 5:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I have been channel surfing a bit. Seems like every time I was watching, the Salukis were taking it straight to the rack without facing any defense.
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 5:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Duke doesn't have anyone in the middle
If they think Zoubeck (sp?) is going to be their force in the middle, they’re going to be in trouble.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 5:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I have class from 6:30-9:30 tonight. Ah the life of a UCLA student :(
Hopefully, I’ll be let out early so I can catch the end.
by chenalex on Nov 20, 2008 5:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
When I was in school
Basketball took priorities. I had couple of those 6:30-9:30 classes too. IIRC they were history discussion sections. I left in the middle off those classes few times because I told the professor flat out … had to go to Pauley.
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 5:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Watching Dukees
I get the same feeling when I watch the football team from x-town.
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 5:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Preach it brother
I feel the same thing.
"Hostility Abounds" 9-17-08
UCLA Class of 2006 - 2nd Generation
by wildwill on Nov 20, 2008 6:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
UCLA fans here in MSG
Hey ryebreadz,
I’m sitting here with Bruins from the UCLA Club of New York, I think 150 tix were sold. Seems like Dukies have the most fans here based on cheers. Will update you on # of Bruin fans after the UCLA-Michigan game starts.
Go Bruins!
by Bruin1996 on Nov 20, 2008 5:50 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Duke always has a strong showing in NY
Thanks for the updates
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 5:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I am watching
Sarah Palin give an interview during “Turkey Pardon” press conference in Alaska, while right behind her Turkeys were getting Fargoed! LMFAO.
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 5:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It was freaking unreal
I am sure this will get on the Daily Show.
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 6:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
A great game in Puerto Rico
SC trails Seton Hall by 3 with 15 seconds to go, but has the ball
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 5:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Holy Fake Tan, Batman!
He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named is talking during the Duke game halftime show on my DVR right now…and man!, is he orange!
by Space_Monkey on Nov 20, 2008 6:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I almost spit my coke out
watching his new hairdo.
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 6:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
At least
It’s not slicked back -
But what’s up with that Junior High school stash?
"Hostility Abounds" 9-17-08
UCLA Class of 2006 - 2nd Generation
by wildwill on Nov 20, 2008 6:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He's very OompaLoompa-like right now.
It’s the end of November! Who could possibly be THAT tan?
by Space_Monkey on Nov 20, 2008 6:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like
He’s got a map of Idaho on his forehead
"Hostility Abounds" 9-17-08
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by wildwill on Nov 20, 2008 6:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
oh now i know who we're talking about
O.A.
by Ollie on Nov 20, 2008 6:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He may as well be.
What’s the acronym for What’s-His-Name on BN?
by Space_Monkey on Nov 20, 2008 6:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
SC gets a bucket with 5.8 to go
They trail by one and Seton Hall will inbounds after the TO.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 6:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Duke has pulled away from the Salukis
They lead by 19 with 5 to go.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 6:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Seton Hall made one and missed one
2 point game with 4.1 to go
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 6:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Seton Hall wins it by 2
as Hackett missed the 3 at the buzzer.
The Pirates had 7 scholarship players available.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 6:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Seton Hall takes down SUC
with 7 scholarship players
by Tydides on Nov 20, 2008 6:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
And no one attends $C basketball games
by Space_Monkey on Nov 20, 2008 6:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It's in Puerto Rico
the place will be empty for every game of the tournament.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 6:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Stands are always empty
whenever JustSC basketball team shows up. No one cares except for the LA Times.
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 6:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And
the little girls to see LIL Romeo play
by lil eg not cs on Nov 20, 2008 6:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Does he?
Bust out a free-style rap when he scores a bucket?
"Hostility Abounds" 9-17-08
UCLA Class of 2006 - 2nd Generation
by wildwill on Nov 20, 2008 6:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Direct quote from one of his songs.....
“After high school im going straight to the pros”
Looks like his plan might have slipped up somewhere
by lil eg not cs on Nov 20, 2008 6:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Good to know
I thought our commenting options wasn’t functional yet for the mobile version of BN. Guess it’s different for iphone. Very cool.
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 6:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The posting options aren't available on the mobile version
but you can open up the full site version on the iPhone and comment there.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 6:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
still inoperative on the mobile version
as I found out testdriving a crackberry yesterday
by bruinhoo on Nov 20, 2008 6:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I like the Kevin Love commercial
Rookie hazing by the ESPN Shootaround crew.
by Tydides on Nov 20, 2008 6:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Just saw it on ESPN2...
Awesome!
by Space_Monkey on Nov 20, 2008 6:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Duke looks very good
They are finishing strong in this game. That’s for sure.
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 6:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wait! Did he just say Dicky V is calling the UCLA game?
by Space_Monkey on Nov 20, 2008 6:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
What a letdown...
I want Gus Johnson!
by Tydides on Nov 20, 2008 6:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Look at it this way
If we win tonight, Dukee for all his faults will turn this into a Ben Ball informercial.
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 6:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Getting excited seeing the Bruins warming up
Seems like a decent Bruin fan turnout so far.. Several hundred probably
Go Bruins!
by Bruin1996 on Nov 20, 2008 6:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
what time is tip off?
I’m stuck with some work for a bit longer….anyone know when the game will start?
by bucknellbruin on Nov 20, 2008 6:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
UCLA cheerleaders in the house!
Too bad I forgot my camera and the iPhone camera sucks.
Go Bruins!
by Bruin1996 on Nov 20, 2008 6:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
remember guys, this season is all about development
More than half of our starters have never been regular starters before. And we depend a lot on freshmen for significant bench players.
Tonight could be a “schooling” in the wrong direction.
Maybe we get the Jrue Holiday breakthrough game … Go Bruins!
by mplsbruin on Nov 20, 2008 6:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Have faith Brother Bruin
We can win this one….we will win this one.
"Hostility Abounds" 9-17-08
UCLA Class of 2006 - 2nd Generation
by wildwill on Nov 20, 2008 6:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
As long as Beilein’s on the other bench I’ll be scared.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 6:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Me Too
Young team. Road game. Against a D we’ve had trouble with before.
Let’s be realistic. We can win this game and until it’s over, I’ll believe that. But, we can lose it, too — and frankly, it will have no impact either way.
I want to come out of all this pre-season stuff with some chemistry amongst those who will play all year and NO injuries. Wins and losses are secondary to both in my mind.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Nov 20, 2008 6:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh! Just got back from a great sushi dinner and
I tune into the Lizard of Westwood.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Nov 20, 2008 6:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
taking one for the team
Better that he is on the ESPN set than attempting to coach a basketball team.
by bruinhoo on Nov 20, 2008 6:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Check my comment above
Almost threw up when I saw the new hairdo.
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 6:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a bit nervous too
this is killer though, i’m literally gonna get to see 5 minutes or so of the first half, hopefully im out for the end
O.A.
by Ollie on Nov 20, 2008 6:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
WHO THE HELL?
Who the hell voted Dicky V into the Hall of Fame – and what Hall of Fame might that be? The huge blowhards of the world? Worst announcers of all time?
"Hostility Abounds" 9-17-08
UCLA Class of 2006 - 2nd Generation
by wildwill on Nov 20, 2008 6:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
And, now we have that terrible blowhard. I know, Fox says turn it off. I would if I could get radio.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Nov 20, 2008 6:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Los Angeles 1150 AM carrying the game tonight?
Normally on 570 AM, but the Lakers are also playing tonight and take precedence, I think. Perhaps you could get an online radio feed?
by snorkeldorf on Nov 20, 2008 6:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And predicitions out there?
I’ll go 68-64 Bruins
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 6:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I am nervous
Have number of friends who are Wolverines. We have a great friendly rivalry and we have been commiserating this football season. I don’t want to lose this one!
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 6:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Shipp to the Hoop!
Didn’t see that quickness the last 2 years
by Tydides on Nov 20, 2008 6:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
2 fouls early
we can’t afford to get in foul trouble
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 6:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Couple of weird
Fouls calls early…doesn’t seem like they’re going to let the kids play physically
"Hostility Abounds" 9-17-08
UCLA Class of 2006 - 2nd Generation
by wildwill on Nov 20, 2008 6:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Nice Rebound
Keefe
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by wildwill on Nov 20, 2008 6:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Howland
with the gurad at the high post again
by lil eg not cs on Nov 20, 2008 6:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Refs calling it REALLY tight
BS call on JS.
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 6:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
No call inside
While four Wolverines maul Aboya…nice.
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by wildwill on Nov 20, 2008 6:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
This officiating
is not conducive to Ben Ball defense.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 6:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Nice
Three pointer.
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by wildwill on Nov 20, 2008 6:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wide open
Shots we have to hit and Keefe hit it.
by bruin8uclap on Nov 20, 2008 6:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
How cool to hear Bruins cheering
sjh
by Class of 66 on Nov 20, 2008 6:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Great D
Extended to the perimeter. Great start. Gotta keep up the pressure.
by Tydides on Nov 20, 2008 6:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
No complaints about this start
9-1 with 15:36 to go
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 6:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Couldn’t ASK for a better opening four and a half minutes – Michigan 000% from the field and 1 of 2 at the line. Bruins with HOW many rebounds?
Oh great, Jrue is a Diaper Dandy…
"Hostility Abounds" 9-17-08
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by wildwill on Nov 20, 2008 6:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Jrue is doing a very good job
on D thus far.
by bruin8uclap on Nov 20, 2008 6:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
As good a start as we could hope for
Besides the refs, we are getting excellent production from multiple players, and the defense hasn’t allowed a field goal yet. GO BRUINS!!
"I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody." -Lily Tomlin
by uclaisthebest123 on Nov 20, 2008 6:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
1st timeout 9-1 good guys
A’s to Keefe, Darren, Jrue
B’s to rest
AA stop bring ball down low after rebounds
Big ups to James, defense, drains 3, off rebound
by mplsbruin on Nov 20, 2008 6:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Can you come grade my classes?
Youre very quick
by lil eg not cs on Nov 20, 2008 6:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
well im off to tutoring
this is tough especially after getting a taste of this game…I hope we don’t lose focus and do not let down
go brins!
O.A.
by Ollie on Nov 20, 2008 6:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I like that Keefe is playing with confidence
That 3 was no hesitation. Asserting himself down low for position on rebounds.
by Tydides on Nov 20, 2008 6:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
keefe
has been especially pleasing so far inside and out…and now im out
O.A.
by Ollie on Nov 20, 2008 6:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Love-esque outlet pass
not such a good pass by DC
by bruin8uclap on Nov 20, 2008 6:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Turnovers
and CBH puts a stop to it right away
by Tydides on Nov 20, 2008 6:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Collison
needs to be on the other elbow on that
by lil eg not cs on Nov 20, 2008 6:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
2nd to, this is what we were afraid of
2 straight turnovers as we execute badly against their zone. Is school now in session?
by mplsbruin on Nov 20, 2008 6:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
last 30 seconds
Have not been good for the Bruins. I think they got a bit overconfident during the timeout
Time to keep playing our game, not theirs.
"Hostility Abounds" 9-17-08
UCLA Class of 2006 - 2nd Generation
by wildwill on Nov 20, 2008 6:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
The scoreboard is reversed on the front page
N, thought you should know it just said that Michigan was winning 9-1
by Rhapsode on Nov 20, 2008 6:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
My friends
who is this calling this game John McCain?
by bruin8uclap on Nov 20, 2008 6:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Who is this holliday fellow...
he seems pretty good.
Tinman
by Tinman17 on Nov 20, 2008 6:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Jruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuue
once again with the block
by lil eg not cs on Nov 20, 2008 6:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Jrue showed up to play tonight
"I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody." -Lily Tomlin
by uclaisthebest123 on Nov 20, 2008 6:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
DC
Driving home…
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by wildwill on Nov 20, 2008 7:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I know the zone is susceptible to giving up Rebs
But I really like the way we’re rebounding right now.
by Tydides on Nov 20, 2008 7:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Do Y'all (a texas term) think our depth
will beat teams. We will wear them down
sjh
by Class of 66 on Nov 20, 2008 7:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I think so
once this squad has had time to really mesh together, when it really will count.
by bruinhoo on Nov 20, 2008 7:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The difference is athletic ability is clear
If we can hold onto the ball and stay out of foul trouble we should be okay.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 7:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
REBOUNDS
UCLA 11
Michigan 0
Can you be unhappy with that?
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by wildwill on Nov 20, 2008 7:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
What a stat
It’s amazing Michigan hasn’t picked up a single rebound nearly halfway into the first half.
"I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody." -Lily Tomlin
by uclaisthebest123 on Nov 20, 2008 7:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And they say
We don’t play defense well…
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by wildwill on Nov 20, 2008 7:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
to, 14-7 good guys, JRUE!!!!
JH makes big statement by rejecting Harris’ 3. Awesome defense by Jrue so far, and he’s hitting his shots.
Oddly, Josh is a bit shaky starting out.
by mplsbruin on Nov 20, 2008 7:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
T-shirt
My buddy and I are in the process of making a t-shirt. It will read “IT’S THE HOLIDAY SEASON” I’ll send images of the shirt when it’s completed next week. We’ll make it available to the Bruins Nation soon.
by UCLA Championships Made Here on Nov 20, 2008 7:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Oops! It is one "L" for Jrue Holiday
My apologies.
by snorkeldorf on Nov 20, 2008 7:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
LONG 3
Not much you can do about that
by Tydides on Nov 20, 2008 7:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
5 Seconds?
Was the ref counting?
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by wildwill on Nov 20, 2008 7:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Michigan playing undisciplined right now
Maybe a little panic from the defense?
by Tydides on Nov 20, 2008 7:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
DC needs to play a little better on offense
Needs to settle down on offense.
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 7:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
This is going to be a fun year
Tempo, tempo, tempo… I’m loving it
Tinman
by Tinman17 on Nov 20, 2008 7:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Keefe
Nice putback
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by wildwill on Nov 20, 2008 7:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
great effort for keefe
2nd effort basket
by bruinhoo on Nov 20, 2008 7:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Howland won't be happy with
Michigan picking up 3 boards in that possession.
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 7:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
UH
HOW many seconds was the Wolverine in the paint for? They went from calling anything to calling nothing.
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by wildwill on Nov 20, 2008 7:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Anderson
is about a year from being ready, but this will be a good test.
by bruin8uclap on Nov 20, 2008 7:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We need to tighten up our offense a bit
DC has looked a little undecisive too … plus Beilein is mixing it up between 1—3—1 and man-to-man defense.
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 7:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
to, 18-12
Jerime continues to have problems at pg, can’t make a pass.
I worry that JA’s confidence is starting to suffer. We might be asking too much, too soon from him.
This will be a big issue long term for resting Darren.
by mplsbruin on Nov 20, 2008 7:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Don't think so
I think JA is slotted for 4-7 mins this year.
RW didn’t get more than 9 mins his first year. I wouldn’t reach conclusions after watching few mins of our first nationally televised game.
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 7:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe, maybe not
Jrue Holliday is more of a PG than SG – if JA doesn’t come along then wouldn’t Coach Howland shift Holliday to our backup PG?
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by wildwill on Nov 20, 2008 7:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
We need a better rotation, Jerime is not cutting it.
by mplsbruin on Nov 20, 2008 7:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
He has had 2 1/2 real games
Give him a chance
by Tydides on Nov 20, 2008 7:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Now THAT was a BS Call
Gibson charged
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by wildwill on Nov 20, 2008 7:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Totally out of control
Lee didn’t need his feet set to draw a charge
by Tydides on Nov 20, 2008 7:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Disagree
I don’t think Lee got there
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 7:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Drago does a good job staying in the play
Other guys gotta get back though
by Tydides on Nov 20, 2008 7:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
He realized what he need to do to get on the court
and he’s clearly put the work in. Good for him and good for us.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 7:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Holiday
“puts him in the popcorn machine”
by Tydides on Nov 20, 2008 7:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
shush!
don’t give jrue any ideas (like he needs any)
by bruinhoo on Nov 20, 2008 7:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just getting ready for it early on
and enjoying him this season (same mindset I had for KL last year).
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 7:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He of all people
should know that!
by bruin8uclap on Nov 20, 2008 7:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Man
DC is not playing well at all on offense (except for those two drives).
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 7:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I love DC
but SHOOT THE BALL. He’s shot over 50% from 3 in back to back years yet he passes up open shots. I understand that he wants to initiate the offense, but we need him to score more this year. if he gets the open shot, he needs to take it.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 7:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I've never understood
Why a guy who can shoot like he can takes so few 3s. I would think it would make the rest of his decisions easier when they have to respect his shot.
by Tydides on Nov 20, 2008 7:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This is what I was exactly referring to in my preseason post
He sometimes get a little too unselfish/indecisive.
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 7:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Quick release
I wish DC had a quicker release, that will allow him to take more shots and not worry about them getting blocked. Even with his awkward release, it is very accurate.
by UCLA Championships Made Here on Nov 20, 2008 7:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Name of game? Turnovers
We are outshooting them and out rebounding them. TO’s are the reason it’s close.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Nov 20, 2008 7:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We've played 10 deep but no Morgan. What gives?
sjh
by Class of 66 on Nov 20, 2008 7:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Michigan doesn't have any big guys of note
and they like to move side to side. Morgan isn’t in great shape yet and would struggle in this type of game.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 7:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
tightening up as expected
as competition gets better, it’s tougher for the frosh like JA, Drew and Malcolm. But Jrue seems to be very comfortable with this game.
Don’t see as much comfort in Josh or Darren yet.
I’d say Alfred has been pretty solid.
by mplsbruin on Nov 20, 2008 7:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Last year
we attacked the zone with some lobs because their was only 1 guy on the back line; it helped that we had Love, Mata, and LRMAM. It looks like our guards are trying to do too much today, hence the turnovers.
by UCLA Championships Made Here on Nov 20, 2008 7:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
ROLL TO DRAGO FOR 3
Putting the ball on the floor by Roll. Very nice.
by Tydides on Nov 20, 2008 7:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
How about Roll driving to free up Dragovic...
NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!
"I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody." -Lily Tomlin
by uclaisthebest123 on Nov 20, 2008 7:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Roll is looking very crisp
in how he is moving around the floor.
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 7:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
BIG BLOCK BY JRUE
Leads to short jumper for DC
by Tydides on Nov 20, 2008 7:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
DC!!!!!
YES!!!! 10-point game!
"I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody." -Lily Tomlin
by uclaisthebest123 on Nov 20, 2008 7:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Where can I buy a "Free Drago" T-Shirt re: next month's hearing?
by UCLAwyerr on Nov 20, 2008 7:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
No charges yet, no need for them to mention it
sjh
by Class of 66 on Nov 20, 2008 7:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
the hell do they mean by 'hearing' anyway.
the DA either charges or doesn’t based on interviews and evidence. do they mean they will interview D next month?
by UCLAwyerr on Nov 20, 2008 7:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
WOW
Great couple of sequences on both sides of the ball!
"Hostility Abounds" 9-17-08
UCLA Class of 2006 - 2nd Generation
by wildwill on Nov 20, 2008 7:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
And, just like that up by 10
We are handling the ball better
sjh
by Class of 66 on Nov 20, 2008 7:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
moving pick
Michigan big men move their screens every time
by RealisticBruinFan on Nov 20, 2008 7:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Everytime we try to pull away
Michigan reels us back in. They’re a much better team than the one we saw last year.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 7:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Ratface and the Lounge Lizzard?
Ruin my halftime
sjh
by Class of 66 on Nov 20, 2008 7:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
They are shooting 32% and we are killing them on the boards
Turnovers are the difference.
That’s probably to be expected with so many young players. Don’t find who has the turnovers in the box score I’m looking at. Anyone know?
sjh
by Class of 66 on Nov 20, 2008 7:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Warts and all ...
No inside presence.
Lots of freshmen playing and making mistakes.
Not much from Alfred, Josh or Roll.
Darren has made several bad plays.
- James has played with energy and purpose
- Jrue is unbelievable; his first block on Harris set the tone for that match-up, has the guy even scored yet? Then his second block in the paint showed really quick ups!
Go Bruins!
by mplsbruin on Nov 20, 2008 7:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Not much from MR?
You must be watching a different game. He has 4 rebounds and has been very active.
Agree re DC, AA2 and JS.
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 7:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yup, forgot those rebounds! Good work, Mike!
But in the offensive sets, he had as much trouble as everyone making the right pass at the right time. Guess that’s what made the impression on me. It must be really tough to work against a really good zone!
Also, DC is too hesitant to fire his 3pt shot. He passed up several open looks.
by mplsbruin on Nov 20, 2008 7:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enogh re MR
and I am with you re DC.
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 7:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
USC sure knows how to draw the crowds...
from the highlights.
by bruinhoo on Nov 20, 2008 7:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
not sure if anyone's mentioned this
but Texas Tech scored 167 points tonight. It was against some ridiculously bad school, but 167 points? That’s just absurd. I thought only their football team was high scoring lol
by bucknellbruin on Nov 20, 2008 7:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
JS was fouled in there
that’s ok, let them play both ways
sjh
by Class of 66 on Nov 20, 2008 7:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
back to back misses by shipp that he could have/should have made. yeesh
slow down, look up
by Point Guard 08 on Nov 20, 2008 7:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if you're aware of this
but he shot that one from behind the NBA three.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 7:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
FT's will give me an ulcer this year
sjh
by Class of 66 on Nov 20, 2008 7:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
1st FT?
just got home. are we not going to the basket?
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
by gbruin on Nov 20, 2008 7:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
bad play by srs to start half
josh gets nailed for j right in his face
josh blows layup, then stuck underneath with nothing
darren absolutely drops a sure rebound
got to settle down
by mplsbruin on Nov 20, 2008 7:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Michigan playing
inspired, but that will wear off.
by brewinz on Nov 20, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I dunno
we’ve given them an opening. Now they have some confidence which is scary. We need to come out of the timeout strong.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2008 7:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I am putting up the second half thread
for Mojo.
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2008 7:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
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