PB Unleashed: Arizona State Open Thread
by Nestor on Nov 28, 2008 6:00 PM PST
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PrintUCLA Bruins at Arizona St. Sun Devils, Nov 28, 2008 6:30 PM PST
Brian Price and co. are on the road again tonight.
Let's hope they can continue to play in the same form they did in their last game (which was also on the road):
Photo Credit: Mark Harrison/The Seattle Times
For all of our notes leading up to tonight's matchup, check out our game page.
The kickoff time is scheduled for 6:30 pm PST on ESPN2. As always you can click on the links below under "Related Item" for updated game stats and track the game via UCLA's official site and WWL's game page. We have also added a link to Bruinville.com, a great Bruin fan site which often streams our games for folks who can only follow the action via the internets.
Let’s hope the boys in road white can put out an upset. With that said time to get started with another game thread filled with our passion buckets.
Fire away.
GO BRUINS.
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Boise State making its BCS case tonight...
kicking the living you-know-what out of Fresno State, 54-10 with 6 minutes to go.
Make that 61-10
Announcers making the case for Boise over tOSU for the final BCS spot (if USC gets the pac-10 auto bid). Not sure if I trust the bowls to actually pick over Ohio State in that circumstance, though I think Boise would have earned the berth.
Enough Mark May for this lifetime, at least
Anyone who makes Lou Holtz sound like the intelligent voice of reason in the room is just baaaad!!
I wonder how many of those
interceptions bounced off receivers’ hands before ending up intercepted.
sjh
hi all
since i dont get ESPN2 where i am and bruinville doesnt seem to be working… here is the link to a justintv stream.
Go Bruins!
Rotsein has 1 career kick downed for a touchback
by lil eg not cs on Nov 28, 2008 6:54 PM PST up reply actions
Norris
His problem isn’t really tackling. He just isn’t very good in coverage
by lil eg not cs on Nov 28, 2008 7:00 PM PST up reply actions
It's awesome
The picture is so much sharper on ESPN’s HD than any other network. FSN needs to get it together.
It looked like
Craft might have thrown the ball. But then on that last replay it looked like Kia picked it up and ran it out to the one before being pushed back in the endzone
explain to me why we keep Bell again? We have more efficient alternatives
does he provide moral support or something?
Bell
He is the best pass-blocking running back that we have
by lil eg not cs on Nov 28, 2008 7:06 PM PST up reply actions
Ya
That first replay looked like he throguh his arm backwards
by lil eg not cs on Nov 28, 2008 7:10 PM PST up reply actions
Punishment at Temple Junior College?
That’s just amusing. I mean, they hired Dennis “Whatever it Takes Unless it’s the NFL” Erickson.
Ha
It was over lingerie pictures that surfaced online
by lil eg not cs on Nov 28, 2008 7:18 PM PST up reply actions
Thanks to BN
I am tuned in to this game while in Taipei. Trying to use video feed, but Open Thread comments are much better. GO BRUINS
Defense looks real solid so far
Nice to see how our defense does when a team is struggling with an offensive line like us.
If Brady/Tuck was not a fumble...
that was not a fumble.
And it seems that the refs disagree with me
Dammit
I’m not faulting Coleman because of his hearing, but the rest of the team stood around and watched as if the play was dead. They should have been moving toward the ball. DC would have seen that, presumably, and realized the play was still live.
Yeah
The OL gave up on that. And I am not feeling so hot about Craft right now. He doesn’t play like a “coach’s son”.
That's what I said before
In the thread on the Tom Craft “controversy.” Craft isn’t just suffering from a poor OL. His fundamental are terrible. A kid with solid fundamentals hits open receivers when he is upright in the pocket. Craft struggles with it.
I mean, there is a reason he was our third string QB behind both PC and BO.
my thought exactly
whatever Coleman could/could not hear, the rest of the team slept on that play. If they react as if the ball was live, that result does not occur.
Since the first series, the OL has not done much.
We can’t run and Craft has absolutely no time to pass.
So, we run those swing passes. If I were a D, I’d just set up to steal one. They are so predictable.
sjh
Oh no
This looks all too familiar. Defense plays great to start the game. Offense doesn’t muster many points. Offense turns the ball over. Defense begins to slip up..
Let’s hope tonight is different.
And Ramirez!
The coaches were really high on him in the spring.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 7:29 PM PST up reply actions
Slowmo
Pull that kind of crap again and you’re gone. We don’t need people coming in here and saying a kid “sucks” when he’s not even in the game and you’re not basing your “opinion” on objective indicators of skill.
I don't mind folks being critical
But declaring a kid sucks without giving any reason is a dick move. Craft iand Norris aren’t very good, but I’m not going to just put those kids on blast for no reason.
If you want to come to BN and give an opinion, everyone is more than welcome: but back it up with reason and thought, not mindless drivel.
Ha
Hard counting…which means we actually switch up the count this year. Hmm i feel like we had the same exact count on every play last year
by lil eg not cs on Nov 28, 2008 7:31 PM PST up reply actions
We did
I don’t recall who brought it to our attention, but it’s been discussed on BN before about how KD used to use the same snap count, making it so easy for teams to get through our line and run a figurative train through PC and BO.
He may struggle
and make us wonder what’s going on in his head, but Craft is as tough as they come. Nobody can question his heart and desire.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 7:30 PM PST reply actions
He gets knocked down almost everytime
but he keeps coming back up
Gotta clean this up guys
We can’t afford penalties.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 7:32 PM PST reply actions
We started the season with far fewer penalties a game
that was a really good sign.
And, then we’ve fallen down a bit.
sjh
Not quite picture perfect D from Norris
but it worked.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 7:35 PM PST reply actions
Good defense by Norris
Got the job done, although one wonders if a more polished WR would have made the catch.
Keep your heads together guys
These stupid penalties can kill us.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 7:36 PM PST reply actions
Sloan is a beast
I’ll keep on saying it: this kid is going to be a monster at MLB just like Christian Taylor was for us (and with a bit more speed too).
I'm not so high on Sloan
I think he’s a solid depth guy who can be a good backup, but I don’t see him as a starter. Next year we’ll have Reggie, Boz and Akeem hopefully with Sloan providing solid backup.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 7:37 PM PST up reply actions
I think he'll surprise you
He’s not going to be great this year or next. But give him time and by his senior year, I’ll bet money he’s our starting MLB.
He may be
but if he is then I think that would say more about the rest of our LB’s than it would about him. I hope you’re right, but he’s never impressed me.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 7:39 PM PST up reply actions
I don't think that's true
I think he’s got a lot of potential and I think he could outright win the job once he develops. I really like him in the Christian Taylor mold: not the most athletic guy, but the one with the biggest motor and good football IQ.
Dammit Norris
I can’t wait for the day when our second cover can keep with his man.
I mean, damn, the field is cut in half when he’s scrambling like that. Come on.
Yeah our secondary keeps getting burned
while Rudy is being chased
Norris
is scared to get beat deep so he just plays behind the reciever
by lil eg not cs on Nov 28, 2008 7:40 PM PST up reply actions
ATV got burned
Bought that pump pretty bad. If Carpenter hit his man in stride, that’d be six points.
Thank you Rudy
That should have been 6 for ASU.
We got a break guys, now take advantage of it with a 3rd down stop.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 7:40 PM PST reply actions
Did I just see him
yelling at his receiver after he overthrew the ball? And then get driven to the turf.
Bosworth goes off limping
and it didn’t look good.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 7:41 PM PST reply actions
Lakers lead 8-7 with 8 to go
for any Laker fans out there
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 7:43 PM PST reply actions
Looks like he locked in to the left
ALL THE TIME
The defense has yet to allow a score
or any big yards really and yet we trail 14-3.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 7:45 PM PST reply actions
tipped pass led to a pick
…and the ensuing Rick shot
how many times has it been
Seriously
If anything CRN has been mellow with Craft. If this was another head coach (i.e.Spurrier) Craft might not be still on a scholarship.
Necessity
If we had anyone else who knew what to do under center, Kevin would have been permanently glued to the bench a long time ago.
Another poor decision
You cannot throw it to a man with a cover man right next to him (or in this case, starting to move in front of him).
ASU’s offense has done nothing but punt, yet they have 14 points.
Why?
Because Kevin Craft has turned the ball over, not once, but twice. Poor decision making and poor fundamentals.
This kid is not the answer. Thank God we have Brehaut and Prince next year.
I wouldn't blame the first one on him
but this pick was 100% on him.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 7:47 PM PST up reply actions
Well if you've wanted to see Forcier
here you go.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 7:49 PM PST reply actions
What I don't get
is how it took until now for Craft to go out with an injury. With all the hits he’s taken it should have happened a looooong time ago.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 7:49 PM PST reply actions
I just hope Forcier can be half of what Cade was
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 7:51 PM PST up reply actions
I am not holding my breath ...lol
Cade was special. He had “it”
May be one of the two QBs next year …we will see.
Not the way any of us wanted to see Forcier.
Craft is such a warrior. With this O line and lack of blocking, he has taken a terrible beating all year long.
sjh
What I hoped was...
for both KC and CF got decent minutes and performance today and get a win
so that SC has to plan for 2 QBs
Read these comments
we all know the same thing. He has been beaten on every game. Lots of respect for his toughness here.
And, it’s not his fault he’s a starter.
I like the Kid.
sjh
Well, there you go
Got to throw it away C-Force. This is not HS. You are not Michael Vick. Throw the damn ball away.
couldn't throw it away
it was a screen so it would’ve been an ineligable man downfield
by bucknellbruin on Nov 28, 2008 7:53 PM PST up reply actions
I hope Craft can come back
he looks ok there on the sidelines
I think we are improving
Remember how they just couldn’t tackle in Oregon..
and now they did a good job tackling
89 to 63
total yards, bruins over devils. yikes!!!
Norris may fall a step behind often
but he does a good job fighting for the ball to make up for it. As long as he can stay within a step he’s okay.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 7:56 PM PST reply actions
Looks like he got away with a bit of PI
I know he’s been making some plays, but it’s not good when a CB’s name is called.
Means they’re picking on his side of the field because they think he can be beat.
Talk about a textbook tackle
ATV just stuck his facemask in the receiver’s chest and drove.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 7:58 PM PST reply actions
Thats what im saying
Quit talking trash, quit dancing around and play
by lil eg not cs on Nov 28, 2008 7:59 PM PST up reply actions
As much as I'd love to see SC lose to ND
I’d be shocked if the Irish stayed within 20.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 8:00 PM PST up reply actions
Come on guys
Time’s running out. Call the play and get to the line. No time to stand around.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 8:01 PM PST reply actions
2 minute drill
Time for Craft to shine!
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 8:01 PM PST reply actions
interesting to see
Craft is 4th in conference in passing yards
Rosario looks good
nice looking young receivers
Baca's heading to the locker room
but he wasn’t limping too badly.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 8:06 PM PST reply actions
I saw a shirt
that said ASU “My first choice was your safety school”
by lil eg not cs on Nov 28, 2008 8:07 PM PST up reply actions
damn!!
54 yards with distance on the first one
Did Chow not have confidence in Craft
or was Chow just trying to get Craft to half conscious?
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 8:07 PM PST reply actions
Hey Guys
Sorry I’m late getting on here again but got most of the 2nd quarter. Our “D” is playing damn tough and 14-6 is hardly an insurmountable deficit.
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 28, 2008 8:08 PM PST reply actions
If we can keep from turning it over
we can win this.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 8:09 PM PST up reply actions
We're still in this
As bad as the first half was, ASU should really be up by a lot more (thank our defense for that).
This is ugly, but winnable.
I disagree
We should be up and by a lot. Every number, with the exception of turnovers, is in our favor.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 8:11 PM PST up reply actions
Are we staying here?
Or is there gonna be a 2nd half thread
bruins leading in almost every category
two turnovers show the difference.
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