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Hail to the Chief!

First of all, I'd like to thank all of those who kept us poor saps at work updated on the game. Second of all, let me say: Hail to the Chief! Big Alfred Aboya came up in a big way in a close game with 10 minutes remaining. The President asserted his dominance with 22 points on 6-8 shooting and 9 rebounds barely missing a double double as the Bruins take care of the Salukis down the stretch to pull away for a 77-60 victory.

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Photo Credit: Nick Laham/Getty Images

All I have to go by is the box score and the game thread comments, but after what appeared to be multiple defensive lapses in the first half, the Bruins seemed to have the answers defensively in crunch time. We were once again reminded that DC should really be taking more 3s as it was his back to back triples that busted the game wide open. I hope Aboya's breakout game is the beginning of a Ryan Hollins type of transformation.

From reading the comments, it appears that we still have much to work on (allowing 46% shooting), not that I'm surprised by that, but having a blowout game is still a great way to bounce back.

Edit: Let's hope Alfred's hand is okay. This would be a devastating blow after such a fantastic game. This isn't what I meant by this season being similar to 05-06.

Edit 2: AP Article

Howland feared Aboya may have broken his left hand, but X-rays and a CT scan at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases came back negative.

A team spokesman said Aboya would have a precautionary MRI when he returns to Los Angeles.

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That’s the aboya we’ve all been waiting for. Let’s hope this boost in confidence leads to more monster games for AA2.

Let’s also hope that his left wrist isn’t too banged up. One small criticism I have of CBH, and perhaps my only criticism, is that he tends to keep his starters in a little too long when the game is seemingly out of reach. Both AA2 and DC hit the floor pretty hard during what I thought was garbage time.

by UCLAbruin920 on Nov 21, 2008 4:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Oh no, we only won by 17, this team is screwed!

(Still can’t believe the craziness of the trolls who posted here yesterday.)

by gilbert on Nov 21, 2008 4:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

It looked like his left wrist

on t.v. Same wrist that was bothering him before.

by godblesstyus95 on Nov 21, 2008 5:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Article in Press Enterprise re Injury

Aboya injured in UCLA’s win | Sports | PE.com | Southern California News | News for Inland Southern California

Sorry, don’t know how to link

by Desert Brewin' Fan on Nov 21, 2008 5:48 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Now 2 Xrays show no breaks.

Will run MRI at home.

Sounding better.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Nov 21, 2008 5:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That sounds a lot better

Inconclusive sort of sounded like they weren’t sure. Hopefully the MRI is precautionary.

by Tydides on Nov 21, 2008 5:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

OT: Your comment on CHP looking like a Dancing With the Stars Reject

Once again, you are correct, but you have scared me now. I could see him going on DWTS, especially because he works for ESPN. I would have to boycott until he was eliminated.

by bruinbabe2000 on Nov 21, 2008 6:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously, I could see him doing this

Of course, DWTS isn’t as entertaining as it has been in the past. Maybe that would be the excuse I need to stop watching. Mr. BB would be quite happy.

by bruinbabe2000 on Nov 21, 2008 7:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Wait a minute.

It’s supposed to be Dancing with the STARS. CHP qualifies as many things, but certainly he doesn’t qualify as a star.

by Fox 71 on Nov 21, 2008 7:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ah Fox, something tells me you don't watch

The term “star” can be taken quite loosely. For example, this season featured Reggie Bu$h’s galpal, who’s daddy helped get OJ away with murder and who broke out on to the scene for a sextape. What made it worse was that she was partnered with one of my favorite pros, which made it impossible for me to vote for him.

It never fails, every season there are at least two people where I find myself saying, “Who?”

by bruinbabe2000 on Nov 21, 2008 7:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

NOOOOOOO

I LOVE DWTS and I don’t know if I could tolerate him on there.

Fox, Kenny Mayne was on DWTS. He lasted all of one week…

by freesia39 on Nov 21, 2008 7:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

OK, so we have Kenny Mayne and some porn chick who is connected to bu$h and OJ

The next thing you’re going to tell me is that Jerry Springer is the reigning champ.

And no, I don’t watch it.

by Fox 71 on Nov 21, 2008 8:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You must watch it

otherwise you wouldn’t realize the irony in that statement.

by turs12 on Nov 21, 2008 10:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Jerry Springer was on about two years ago

He was terrible, and he knew it, but he did have a touching moment because he wanted to do the waltz for his daughter’s wedding.

Most of the time, the best dancer does win. I haven’t really have any gripes about who wins.

by bruinbabe2000 on Nov 22, 2008 5:17 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Men's soccer loses?!?

According to the gametracker on the official site, the Bruins have lost 1-0 to Cal Poly in their first-round tournament game.

Wow.

by gilbert on Nov 21, 2008 9:04 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

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