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PB Unleashed: Arizona State Second Half Thread

Bruins are hanging in on the road down by a score of 6-14.

The defense has been DOMINATING. At the end of first half, Bruin defense has held to 61 total yards and 0 rushing yards. They simply have been outstanding with strong pressure up front, stuffing the run game and disrupting Carpenter. The coverage from secondary has been right which even includes solid tackling and coverage (knock on wood from Norris).

Now it's up to the Bruin offense to focus, get it together, and come through with some smart football in the second half. Here is to our offense getting into the endzone:

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Photo Credit: Mark Harrison/The Seattle Times

Here is to the OL hanging in there allowing Craft some time to make some plays. And here is to Craft staying composed.

We are still in this.

GO BRUINS.

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watching Craft

actually makes me feel bad. I like the kid so much, and his toughness is incredible. He’s given so much to this team this year.

Yet I just scream inside every time he makes another bonehead play. If he wasn’t such a warrior it would be so much easier to criticize him. I just really hope he can somehow lead a comeback tonight and an SC upset next week. KC deserves a Cinderella ending

by bucknellbruin on Nov 28, 2008 8:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I agree in part

It’s really hard to draw a line between “bonehead plays” and busted plays forced by the D. The alternative to some of these boneheads is to take a sack. He’s trying hard to make something happen.

The alternative may really be to be sacked a couple of times each series. Safe, but can’t win that way.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Nov 28, 2008 8:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

a lot of it is the O-line. but sometimes KC needs to know when to throw the ball away and when to eat it for a sack. It seems like he always does the opposite of what he needs to do…..

by bucknellbruin on Nov 28, 2008 8:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

KC's "internal QB clock"

on when to get rid of the ball …when to run .. could be a little better.

by Nestor on Nov 28, 2008 8:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

yep

that play in the endzone was laughable…he has to know he can’t pump fake 3 times while in his own end zone. Especially not with this o-line

by bucknellbruin on Nov 28, 2008 8:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

well

this game might have put some people to sleep…

by bucknellbruin on Nov 28, 2008 8:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I've done something that's very difficult

I have kept quiet when I had nothing to say.

by Fox 71 on Nov 28, 2008 8:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

lol

Guess there is not much to say at this point of the season.

by Nestor on Nov 28, 2008 8:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This is the internet

you’re supposed to type in ALL CAPS and have opinions about everything, and not back them up with any facts or evidence.

At least, that’s what happens at many places other than BN.

by gilbert on Nov 28, 2008 8:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

the offense

is on pace for it’s highest scoring game of the year. 20 points at the half!

unfortunately, only 6 of the 20 points accounted for have been for our team….

by bucknellbruin on Nov 28, 2008 8:24 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Did Carpenter want

to play for bruins? was he recruited?

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 8:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

He was offered

According to Scout, KD made him an offer, but it doesn’t look like Rudy had any serious interest in us. He never visited Westwood.

His loss.

Anyway, his attitude has a lot to be desired.

by Bellerophon on Nov 28, 2008 8:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We've run 16 times for 50 yards but

one of those was Coleman’s long run.

Take that out and it’s about 15 rushes for 20 yards.

They are worse. 12 rushes 0 yards.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Nov 28, 2008 8:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I Echo what someone said in the first thread

Coleman sees everyone standing around, and thinks the play is over.

The people who can hear should have been moving toward the ball.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Nov 28, 2008 8:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Horse collar

is when you grab inside of the collar and the inside of the shoulder pads, usually on the back of the neck.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 8:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Here we go

let’s go Crafty

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 8:30 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Keep up the solid work

I am off to my Taiwanese wedding reception. A nice surprise to catch the game with you all and hopefully the Bruins will pull it out.

Fight x 3

by sausmaf on Nov 28, 2008 8:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

COME ON

that was a sure TD

by drebruin on Nov 28, 2008 8:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

TAYLORRRRRRRRR!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 8:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

oooooooooooh

damn, that was 6 points

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 8:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Oh man

Embree!!!!!

by Nestor on Nov 28, 2008 8:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Well

Craft has an arm.lol

by Nestor on Nov 28, 2008 8:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Penalty anyways

It wouldn’t have counted

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 8:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Dammit!

I love Embree because he makes all the hard catches, but damn, can’t drop the for-sure TDs.

by Bellerophon on Nov 28, 2008 8:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Strike that

Holding penalty would have brought it back anyway.

by Bellerophon on Nov 28, 2008 8:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

The story of the season?

Bad execution on what could’ve been a good play — and there was a penalty anyway.

by gilbert on Nov 28, 2008 8:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Obvious hold on us

we are getting bad with penalties again

sjh

by Class of 66 on Nov 28, 2008 8:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Just saw the replay

of the first ASU touchdown. If that’s a fumble, Oakland should have beaten New England in the snow.

by Raisin on Nov 28, 2008 8:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

ouch

bad start to second half

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 8:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

5 penalties for 42 yards

and the 2nd half is just underway. Clean it up guys.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 8:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

how much better will the line be

next year? this is one of the big questions.

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 8:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I think markedly better

Maiava and Sheller should be a big boost to our o-line. Baca and Dean have been good this year considering they’re freshman so those 4 give us some decent talent up front. I’m really high on Prince and we have talent at RB and WR. Our linebackers should be good and our secondary will have a lot of talent. It may be a bit inexperienced with 2 freshman possibly starting, but I think it’ll be okay. If Boz can get healthy and we can get decent play on the d-line around Price, we could be a 8 win team.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 8:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Jake Dean

Is a RS soph, not a freshman.

by Raisin on Nov 28, 2008 8:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oops

I meant to say first year playing. Point is, our OL should be much improved next year. A dominant unit, no, but mediocre, yes.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 8:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Correct

Plus Harris is in his first year. This is some nice experience.

by Raisin on Nov 28, 2008 8:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, missed it

I’m at work right now — the game is on, but on mute (I love my job)

by gilbert on Nov 28, 2008 8:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's not all bad

Very slow night — I get to watch most of the game, and am getting paid somehow.

by gilbert on Nov 28, 2008 8:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

At least

We held them to a FG. Our D has had a problem shutting down the short field in the past

by lil eg not cs on Nov 28, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

keep hoping

austin will bust one

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 8:41 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

wow

penalties are killers

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 8:43 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Perez

He kicks the ball so far it often out-kicks the coverage

by lil eg not cs on Nov 28, 2008 8:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Our OL

Has to be one of the worst OL in the history of UCLA football. Thanks a lot Karl Dorrell.

by Nestor on Nov 28, 2008 8:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Change of luck

Mum is baaaack! It’s time to turn this game around. Good evening, fellow Bruins. I just finished cleaning up the third preparation of leftovers. Enough gobble, gobble for this family. They’re all exclaiming “NO MORE TURKEY!” The Baby Bruin graduate is home. Law school has its pressures but UCLA’s undergrad professors prepared her well.

It’s time to make a big play into the end zone. GO BRUINS! FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!

Alumnus/Parent '08/ Chancellor's Associate

by BruinMum on Nov 28, 2008 8:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

this line is so horrible

I can’t help but wonder how long it will take to rebuild

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 8:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I don't think too long

Dean and Baca aren’t bad. Maiava should be very good and Sheller can be solid if his rehab continues to go well. I think we can be mediocre on the line next year.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 8:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

it all starts up front

too bad Palcic has nothing to work with

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 8:48 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Damn...

Our “D” is playing tought tonite.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 28, 2008 8:49 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

ouch

he got popped

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 8:49 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ok

How are our three guys in the middle of the field and their 2 gunners are untouched to Austin?

by lil eg not cs on Nov 28, 2008 8:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

64 total yards

for devils! have to take advantage. what else can defense do?

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 8:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I just don't see how Walker's name

can be linked to any big programs

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 8:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

DW is going to have to go to a mid-major program

and look to move up with a good showing there.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 8:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nice

1st and goal. Great throw

by lil eg not cs on Nov 28, 2008 8:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Craft with a good ball

and Embree holds on. WAY TO GO!

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 8:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Spielman

What is he smoking?

by baybruin415 on Nov 28, 2008 8:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Gotta get 7 here

3 is unacceptable.

by Raisin on Nov 28, 2008 8:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

embree

kid catches everything. Embree, Moutra, Johson, Rosario……….the future

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 8:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ughh

lets put this in

by lil eg not cs on Nov 28, 2008 8:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Is it the call

or is it Craft’s progression read?

by drebruin on Nov 28, 2008 8:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The tackle pulled

and tried to throw a block on a linebacker so I’d go with called play.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 8:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

With a short field, that play has an even smaller likelihood of success.

by Raisin on Nov 28, 2008 8:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Predictable

It’s our “running play”. Requires a good block to spring Austin and we’re not getting them. Plus, as said above, on a short field, they covered it with 2 guys.

That was a series where a team should be able to run it in.

Let Craft roll and run?

sjh

by Class of 66 on Nov 28, 2008 8:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Austin

Doesn’t have a lot of speed.

by Nestor on Nov 28, 2008 8:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

He's quick

but doesn’t have breathtaking speed

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 8:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Bubble

I feel like Craft should have called a timeout or switched up the play there…they had 3 wideouts and 3 defenders, you never run bubble if the numbers are even, because then there will always be one unblocked man – it only works if they dont bump out one of the LBs and you have 3 on 2. both WRs made their blocks, the guy over austin just had a free shot at him, there was no chance.

by jtthirtyfour on Nov 28, 2008 8:58 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Meh

Have to go for the FG after the loss there.

by Raisin on Nov 28, 2008 8:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Putting the "foot" in football

I know UCLA has outgained ASU — but I still somehow feel that we should be down by a lot more.

by gilbert on Nov 28, 2008 8:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

crap

have to put those in the zone

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 8:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

true

if defense can keep dominating, with no more turnovers and dumb penalties. keep kicking field goals I guess.

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 8:55 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Watch the kickoff

Our KO coverage guys need to be alert … we’ve got Rotstein coming up.

by Nestor on Nov 28, 2008 8:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

There we go

At least that one made it to the endzone

by lil eg not cs on Nov 28, 2008 8:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ayers

is a stud waiting to happen.

by Raisin on Nov 28, 2008 8:58 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I love Ayers

If he can work on his technique, specifically his hand work to shed blocks he’ll be a stud. He struggles some when they run right at him, but it’s a technique issue that can be fixed.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 8:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

nice call

rare for pac-10 zebras

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 8:58 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

damn

they had carpenter

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 8:59 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yessss

Norris coming up big tonight.

by lil eg not cs on Nov 28, 2008 9:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Michael Freaking Norris!!!!!

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 28, 2008 9:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Norris w/the pick!!

perfect timing for that to happen

by bruinhoo on Nov 28, 2008 9:02 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

surprising

Carpenter is usually so good when he has time.

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:02 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Thanks Rudy

For underthrowing your wide open man. Way to let Norris, who got beat on coverage, to catch up to make the INT.

We’ll take whatever we can get.

by Bellerophon on Nov 28, 2008 9:02 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

A good throw = touchdown

Great play by Norris regardless.

by gilbert on Nov 28, 2008 9:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Norris

is getting it done

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:02 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

damn it

freshman on the line

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:02 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Norris

HAS BEEN A BEAST!

by Bruin4ever15 on Nov 28, 2008 9:03 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I feel bad for Everett

You can tell he’s still not healthy. He had 2 chances at a senior year and couldn’t stay on the field in either.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 9:03 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

geez

c’mon, what is the issue there?

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:04 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Perez is a good punter but

sometimes he kicks too many line drives.

by Nestor on Nov 28, 2008 9:05 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yup

He’s got the leg to be a NFL kicker, but he needs to get more consistent.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 9:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I really like Ayers

he should be really good next year.

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:06 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

With Ayers, Reggie and Boz next year

we’re going to have a lot of speed at the linebacker position.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 9:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

4 yard hitch

the substitute for running the ball.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 9:11 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Sweet

5 free yards.

by Raisin on Nov 28, 2008 9:11 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

wow

quite a play

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Moya!

First down!! Let’s get this drive going.

by Raisin on Nov 28, 2008 9:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

hard to keep defense honest

when you never run, QB or backs

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

good to see

everett getting yards

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

We need a TD

and let them get another 3 and out, then milk it to win

by drebruin on Nov 28, 2008 9:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

run for that ball

until you hear the whistle

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

there you go

kid can run when he has to

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Argh

He had Austin. Looks like miscommunication.

by Raisin on Nov 28, 2008 9:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Austin had the corner beat

by lil eg not cs on Nov 28, 2008 9:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

yes

was waiting for Ketchum in situation like that.

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Another penalty, thanks ASU

Craft is getting way more time to throw this drive.

by Raisin on Nov 28, 2008 9:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

brutal

just f()&( brutal………….

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Oh no............

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 28, 2008 9:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

we suck

that was a pathetic pass…. this is so painful

by harry bruin on Nov 28, 2008 9:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That wasn't

the big play in the end zone I wanted. GRRRRRRRR!

Alumnus/Parent '08/ Chancellor's Associate

by BruinMum on Nov 28, 2008 9:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

damn it

pick number 18. have to make sure that pass is thrown deep enough. such a good drive.

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Thats the story

Everything this year has been so close, yet so far

by lil eg not cs on Nov 28, 2008 9:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That's a product of not being able to run.

We get inside the 10 and have to pass into a short field that is easier to D.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Nov 28, 2008 9:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

268

to101 total yards, un freakin believable

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Recipe for disaster

Underthrowing the ball to a 5’10" receiver not in the back of the end zone.

If you’re going to hang the ball up like that, it needs to be in the back of the end zone, where only the WR can bring it in. Just shi*ty.

by Bellerophon on Nov 28, 2008 9:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

16 first downs

to 8, 9 more minutes with the ball

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

After a while

you’d think we’d be use to it, but it hurts just the same every time

by baybruin415 on Nov 28, 2008 9:24 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

he had nothing on that pass

they have to run that in practice. it has to be hammered into his head, throw to the corner.

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:24 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Craft

I just don’t see how he is going to be our starting QB next year.

by Nestor on Nov 28, 2008 9:24 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'll consider it a success

if he can still stand on his own two feet next year after all the hits he’s taken.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 9:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I wanna support Craft

I really do. However, has there ever been a QB in UCLA history ever that has ever been this mistake-laden? I really can’t believe it. He seems to make the worst plays at the worst times. Literally, if he just didn’t make mistakes, then we are winning! The score is really ASU 3, UCLA 0, Kevin Craft 21

by muircoach on Nov 28, 2008 9:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I still don't get

why RN doesn’t try another qb at some time… at least for a quarter. It almost seems weird, like a sick dysfunctional relationship between RB an KC

by harry bruin on Nov 28, 2008 9:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ughh here we go again

Obviously Forcier isnt ready, therefore there isnt any poing in playing him

by lil eg not cs on Nov 28, 2008 9:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Because he watches all our QB's every day in practice

and hasn’t seen one that he thinks would be better.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 9:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Out of all the pick 6's

and there have been many, that was by far the worst. 14 point turn-around.

by Give me a B... on Nov 28, 2008 9:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

he looked ok on that drive until that play

nice decisons, good run, nice read on slant play.

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I don't even know what to say now

Really. Just, fuckityfuckfuck, fuck fuck!!!

by bruinhoo on Nov 28, 2008 9:26 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Tom Craft

Shouln’t have piped up this week.

by Nestor on Nov 28, 2008 9:26 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I Have To Be Having A Bad Dream, Right?

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 28, 2008 9:26 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

yep

Tom should have shut his mouth

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:27 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

OK that one didn't hurt as much

I was still numb from the first one

by baybruin415 on Nov 28, 2008 9:27 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Somwhere

Vinny is smiling.

by Nestor on Nov 28, 2008 9:27 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

OH MY GOD!!

I gotta hand it to Rick………………….how he can continue to trot out Craft is beyond me. He’s gotta be listening to Norm.

by muircoach on Nov 28, 2008 9:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Are you serious?

This is getting comical, in a sad way

by MbahABako on Nov 28, 2008 9:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

poor Norm

what a season. what can he do?

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

he didn’t sign up for this..

Brehaut, where art thou?

by baybruin415 on Nov 28, 2008 9:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You gotta take Craft out

Even if no one else is ready, he can’t go back in after that. That’s just not fair to the kid.

by Raisin on Nov 28, 2008 9:30 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Thank Karl

Great recruiting job.

Alumnus/Parent '08/ Chancellor's Associate

by BruinMum on Nov 28, 2008 9:30 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Bring Forcier in

I understand Craft gives us the best chance to win, but I feel bad for the kid. In this kind of game I’d rather see Craft save what little confidence he has left for next week.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 9:30 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

C force

against trojies? sorry, just wondering what they are going to do.

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:30 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Even Forcier is getting hit

Can we keep one of our Qb’s off the turf.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 9:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

doesnt matter who’s back there, the OL is bad either way

by jtthirtyfour on Nov 28, 2008 9:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry

but I would question anyone that would keep him in. Sorry, but time to RIDE PINE!

by Bruins102NCAA on Nov 28, 2008 9:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I didn't realize

that is the same Mike Nixon as dodger catcher.

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

He also committed to UCLA first

before going with the Dodgers.

by Nestor on Nov 28, 2008 9:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Their best chance

is to punt it away and let the defense take over. They should probably kick on 1st down.

by Bruins102NCAA on Nov 28, 2008 9:33 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

No

No, no, Chow knew Olson would be out for a long time.

Alumnus/Parent '08/ Chancellor's Associate

by BruinMum on Nov 28, 2008 9:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Not when he first took the job, Olson was healthy until spring ball

by jtthirtyfour on Nov 28, 2008 9:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This sounds odd in a game that the other team scores 31

but GREAT JOB DEFENSE. They played a hell of a game.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 28, 2008 9:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Banned

For risk of being banned from this site, I will be negative. This is the worst team I have seen in my 38 years of being a fan. I believe Rick will fix it. It will take longer than I had imagined. Karl really hurt the program badly. This is ugly.

by loganeagle on Nov 28, 2008 9:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Is our OL going to be any better next yr? I recall reading they buffed up for this season

but uh… that hasn’t quite worked out. Granted there are lots of injuries, but my question stands

by UCLAwyerr on Nov 28, 2008 9:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Hard to imagine it would be any worse

by jtthirtyfour on Nov 28, 2008 9:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Not to beat a dead horse..............

but all of this is Karl’s fault. He left us in a really crappy position and even the “dreamteam” of Rick, Norm, and DeWayne cannot get them out of it. Seriously, Craft just isn’t ready but is giving us all he has. It isn’t his fault that he doesn’t have that much to give, that he is severely limited. The defense has been stout, the recievers have been pretty good. You can’t judget the RB’s……………no room to run. When, and if, we get the OL and QB position fixed, which should be next year with a year of experience and some new blood, we’ll be fine. The score doesn’t indicate it, but we aren’t that far away. Fix the OL, and upgrade at QB, and we are in the mix. Hell, we’d be winning this game hands-down if we had an adequate signal-caller. Just my 2cents.

by muircoach on Nov 28, 2008 9:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

shoot, we might even be winning right now if not for a couple of lucky bounces of tipped passes, and that stupid fumble return play.

by jtthirtyfour on Nov 28, 2008 9:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Dude, I would agree with you about Craft

My question has been for quite some time: This season is garbage, isn’t it time to try something else? I think someone else needs to start the condom game at QB.

Who is the pigheaded one that keeps him in and what is the reasoning behind it. If there is some good reason to keep him in other than he is the best we have, i really do not think that holds up. It is time to try C-Force or someone else and see how they do in a real game because what they do on the practice field is something entirely different.

by Bruins102NCAA on Nov 28, 2008 9:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The Thing That Gets Me....

Is that ASU really isn’t that much better than we are. They’ve just managed to play mistake-free football tonight. Our defense has been solid all night.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 28, 2008 9:40 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

In Craft's Defense

boxers get knocked out after they’ve had their bodies worked over enough to makethem weak and dingy.

Craft takes a beating. Of course he slows down, his arms get weak, and his judgment gets a bit clouded.

This isn’t a team loss because the D has played very well.

But, it is an O team loss.

I don’t know that any QB would win with this O line.

And, in the O line’s defense, they are playing to their ability.

This is not our year.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Nov 28, 2008 9:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

The worst thing

I think is losing Cowan. That was tough because I think we would have been better this year.

by Bruins102NCAA on Nov 28, 2008 9:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Cowan would have been running for his life all year

and probably would have been hurt again.

The amazing thing about KC’s year is that he’s been able to survive. Maybe that’s why CRN called this the “survival bowl”.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Nov 28, 2008 9:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Imagine

how bad our offense would be if karl dorrell was still head coach and we still had norvell as offensive coordinator and whats his face at line coach.

by jtthirtyfour on Nov 28, 2008 9:48 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Condom fans

Flush them down the toilet…sick of them.

Alumnus/Parent '08/ Chancellor's Associate

by BruinMum on Nov 28, 2008 9:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Oh man

4 defensive TD’s … unbelievable.

I can’t believe no one else on campus is a better passer than this Kevin Craft. 4 pick 6’s?? really??? I laughed my ass off on that last one along with the rest of you. I’m thinking C-Force should have been in in the 2nd half.

WHERE’S BEN OLSON???

by Seanny Rotten on Nov 28, 2008 9:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I have to watch next week

but I can only imagine the crap I’ll take.

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Good news!

Lakers are winning! 105-112. 34 seconds left

Alumnus/Parent '08/ Chancellor's Associate

by BruinMum on Nov 28, 2008 9:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

yep

they were down by 11 I think, scored 17 in a row.

by Bruins095 on Nov 28, 2008 9:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

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