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UCLA v. WKU: 2008 Sweet 16 Third Open Game Thread

Uclabear1_tiny by Nestor on in Basketball

We had a feeling our early game thread was going to JUMP and fill up!.

So we had some exta MOJO all cued up.

With the guy in the middle in control no fear:


Photo Credit:dbruin's photostream (flickr)

Let's keep this joint rocking and rolling in our Sweet-16 open thread.

GO BRUINS.

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I have
no more finger nails left to chew on...

by bruin8uclap on Mar 27, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, just wow.
How we gonna get outa this? No ball handlers with less than 4 fouls?

by Dodger Hater on Mar 27, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

this is fucking insane
we can't play defense anymore because they are calling everything against us and we have three players in four trouble.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"

by silverlakebruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

The Heart Attack Kids
just cannot keep it easy.
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 27, 2008 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

C'mon guys
Play SMART!!
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 27, 2008 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

mojo bruins
let's take it from here

by bruinliv on Mar 27, 2008 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

DC's done - Lee shooting 3
FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by bruinhoo on Mar 27, 2008 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

That was a foul?
cripes
Born and raised a Bruin!

by ktbruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

unbelievable
that backcourt depth we talked about is really starting to hurt

by blinkshot on Mar 27, 2008 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

ahhhhh!!!
let's go guys....

our boys have to pick up for the loss of DC... this is some game...

by sfatoo on Mar 27, 2008 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

im here
im a little scared...mojo...rituals...luck charms..prayers its all needed right now...but we all gotta believe in our fellas come on
O.A.

by Ollie on Mar 27, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

2/2 for keefe
some air to work with now... let's keep up the intensity!!!

by sfatoo on Mar 27, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

So, who wants to bet me a dollar
Dohn doesn't say a word about the unfair officiating.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"

by silverlakebruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

james be our man
here we go..that was big james..ok resettle refocus...sorry i feel like the guy in the staples commercial...too bad march doesnt come with an easy button
O.A.

by Ollie on Mar 27, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

If we win,
Keefe and Love are the MVPs

by dokein on Mar 27, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Alright
As Nestor said, we have a real good coach here.  I have faith he will guide us through this.

by bruin8uclap on Mar 27, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

I love you
for saying that.
Born and raised a Bruin!

by ktbruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did you hear
When their guard bounced Collison off the dribble like it was bumper cars, the announcer said, "pickey." Sheesh!

by Dodger Hater on Mar 27, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

the game;s on the tv downstairs
i bid you guys adieu and will keep the faith.

MOJO!

Vaya con dios.

by boston bruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

ohhhh y goddd
onj holy sdhittjosh i cant move
O.A.

by Ollie on Mar 27, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Shipp!!!
with 2 on the shot clock!!! As clutch as he has ever shot! 68-59 UCLA

by bruinhoo on Mar 27, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Josh Motherfing Shipp!!!!!
again with the huge shot!!
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"

by silverlakebruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Nobody Better EVER say
crap about Shipp again. Ever.
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 27, 2008 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

OUR pace
KLOVE IN THE PAINT
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 27, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

the only thing i dont like about howland...
is those timeouts after we make a huge score...come on bruins!!  fucking keefe!!!

by redsand514 on Mar 27, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

YESSSSS!!!
RW to Keefe!!

Yeah, BABY!!

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 27, 2008 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

fast and furious
seems to be a better offense for us then slow and tentative!!
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"

by silverlakebruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

HELL YES GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
74-62 good guys, after the Westy + Keefe move.

Keefe now with 18 points, 11 boards

by bruinhoo on Mar 27, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

um...
some lucky sorority gets to host Keefe for a sleepover?

by bruinhoo on Mar 27, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can barely watch
I have the TV sound down. I'm relying on you guys to tell me when to turn around and look at my tv.
Born and raised a Bruin!

by ktbruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Luc comes through, starts the
turnaround. RW passes off at the PERFECT moment, Keefe like clockwork.

A couple of typical KLOVE plays, and we're there.

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 27, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

I've posted this about 20 times but...
Keefe has really stepped up. I mean, REALLY stepped up.

by dokein on Mar 27, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah!
Keefe
Born and raised a Bruin!

by ktbruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh wow thats ginormous
oh shit...ok we gotta use these timeouts to our advantage to look ahead cuz we dont have any left

ok my god though james thank you so much for that layup...more d right now

O.A.

by Ollie on Mar 27, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

I had to turn the game off...
Even though I'm not making any audible noise, I'm freaking out my dog.  So I'm in front of the computer hoping that you guys can bring this one home for us.

by waters96 on Mar 27, 2008 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

ugh...
come on, no more letting up guys..

3 pt play chance for WKY

by sfatoo on Mar 27, 2008 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

o shit that was and 1?
here we go gotta convert after this free throw coming up
O.A.

by Ollie on Mar 27, 2008 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

I swear to God.
What now, guys?
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 27, 2008 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

these ticky tack fouls are killing
me. Another one?
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"

by silverlakebruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

this is brutal
stay focused and take care of the ball.

by Bruins095 on Mar 27, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

I hope they are not
calling the cops on my Dad. I know he's screaming his head off.

He's 84 years old and BLEEEEEEEDS Bruin Blue!

Born and raised a Bruin!

by ktbruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

These refs
are like the SPTRs!
previously known as Grok451

by Telemachus on Mar 27, 2008 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

They don't want
to take the heat!  
Born and raised a Bruin!

by ktbruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Keep the faith
The warriors will not fail.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Mar 27, 2008 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Calmness
Sister Bruin - Calmnness - Laser Love will not deny.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Mar 27, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

74-66
WK shoots FT's no.
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 27, 2008 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Sounds like the refs are paying us back...
For the perceived "advantage" we had in other games.  No one can claim we got ANY help tonight.

by waters96 on Mar 27, 2008 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

They can't hang
They really can't, they look completely gassed.

Two minutes and change, that's all, just hold on.

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Mar 27, 2008 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Indeed
Best wishes to Coach always.

by BruinSinceBirth on Mar 27, 2008 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Luc!!
They WILL NOT LOSE, this team.
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 27, 2008 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

O O O
O-LASER LOVE!  I'm doing it now!!!  Making my O face for the Laser Love!

by bruin8uclap on Mar 27, 2008 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

AT least the
3 was after 3 tries...ate up some clock...and then an easy lay up for us.
Born and raised a Bruin!

by ktbruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Announcers
are talking like this game is over.  Not in my book.  Over a minute left

by bruin8uclap on Mar 27, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

85 Seconds
And it's a three possession game.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Mar 27, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm listening to XM right now...
They're playing "Never Knew Love Like this Before."  I hope it's a good sign.

by waters96 on Mar 27, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Should I look
at my tv?  I'm too scared.
Born and raised a Bruin!

by ktbruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

And they're fouling
Desperation has set in.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Mar 27, 2008 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Keefe
With Player of the Game Honors!

WELL DESERVED, NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS!

by lolwtferic on Mar 27, 2008 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Man,
KL is so intense. Look at his eyes. He just will not lose.
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 27, 2008 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

not yet
lets go one more free throw perimeter is not touched by anyone elts go!
O.A.

by Ollie on Mar 27, 2008 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

71 Seconds
DOuble Digit Lead - and the foul.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Mar 27, 2008 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Right around
The spread line.  People in Vegas holding their breath.

by BruinSinceBirth on Mar 27, 2008 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Yikes
the officiating looks a bit one sided.

by bruin8uclap on Mar 27, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Minute to play
Shipp shooting 2
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Mar 27, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Intentional?
Should have been
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Mar 27, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

word
Born and raised a Bruin!

by ktbruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I saw it
That he was kinda catching our player given the speed they were both going, not trying to tackle him.  I wouldn't have called it an intentional.

by Joe Bruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Brazelton is F'ing AMAZING
..you have to admit that.
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 27, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

For sure
Credit where credit is due always.

by BruinSinceBirth on Mar 27, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thank goodness
we had a big lead in the first half.

I don't think I could have taken this all the way through!

Born and raised a Bruin!

by ktbruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

just about done!
Big props to WKU, they can clearly ball. Once these underdogs hit the round of 16 they are dangerous, they know they can play.

Big props to Keefe stepping up as well! As usual I didn't watch the full game but it's great to see these guys filling gaps. When you can win with such a bad performance from Collison you know you got something! Compare this to last year, where when Afflalo had a bad game (for example, against Florida in the FF), the air was sucked out of the team. So it's really great to see a victory here!

I'll take the win, obviously, you know, blowout wins are great against the #16 seed and all... but UNC is doing it against good teams like Arkansas and Washington State... if this team wants to reach its full potential it has to raise its game and fast. Xavier is a great team that Pomeroy has ranked #16... Texas A&M is #18.

by njbruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

With due respect to WSU
They weren't all that and a bucket of chicken - they play tough, but they aren't on the level of the Tarheels or even Stanford.  North Carolina still isn't impressing me that much.

Then again I hate them with a passion.  About as much as I hate Notre Dame, $UC and Duke.

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Mar 27, 2008 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

fair question?
What would UNC have to do to impress you? Beat WSU by 50 points instead of 21?

by njbruin on Mar 28, 2008 6:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

If I hear
any more whining about UCLA getting all the calls, I will just LOSE IT.
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 27, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Collison
fouled out on a lessor foul than that!
Born and raised a Bruin!

by ktbruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Love's Line
You HAVE to love Kevin Love's stat line tonight:

29 points
14 rebounds
 5 assists
 3 blocks

10-14 FG
 9-12 FT

And he wasn't the player of the game!  Phenomenal.

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Mar 27, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Lol
And now they might cover the spread.  It is a c-o-n spiracy.  Lmao.

by BruinSinceBirth on Mar 27, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Bravo Hilltoppers!
We have played another very worthy opponent!

by Joe Bruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

man great gesture
i like these guys just as much as MVS

by tp on Mar 27, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Congrats, WKU
you are a GREAT team!!
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 27, 2008 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Very true
A deserved Sweet 16 team!
Born and raised a Bruin!

by ktbruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

You have GOT to give it to WKU
They never gave up - they gave us a bit of a scare there...they played with heart and soul.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Mar 27, 2008 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Props to the Hilltoppers
Insane 3-point shooting
previously known as Grok451

by Telemachus on Mar 27, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey
I just have to say thank you to all of you.  I've been looking at Bruinsnation for a long time, but never posted.

I was glad you were here for me.  My husband and sons are not around and I had to watch the game alone, but I wasn't alone because of you guys.

Really, thanks for that!

Born and raised a Bruin!

by ktbruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

My dog thanks you...
Now, I'm going back to my TV and watch the end of the game in peace.  I will be very interested to hear everybody's take on this.

Thanks to the great people at BN.  You guys rock!!

by waters96 on Mar 27, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

The thing is
I hope Collison is mature enough to remain confident

by dokein on Mar 27, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

He Is.
He will.  He had a mediocre game, not a problem, someone else ALWAYS steps up.  Tonight it was Keefe.  Saturday it might be LRMAM or RW or AA2.  We have so much talent, so much heart, and so much passion, we WILL NOT BE STOPPED.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Mar 27, 2008 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dang WKU
you guys certainly showed that you belonged in the sweet-16. Mere Cinderella my ass!

by bruinhoo on Mar 27, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

oh my god we did it
wow we did it...wow thats what i call fight holy shit

James your the fucking man sorry for the profanity, and love you are the anchor you're our anchor baby, josh you stepped up despite everyone putting you down, i need to just collect my thoughts

O.A.

by Ollie on Mar 27, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

OMG, this has to be the most blatant one-sided
officiating. Whoevers paying the refs to help the Bruins, pay them more, it looks like they're demanding more money.

by uclachem87 on Mar 27, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

WKU seems like a classy bunch
work hard, play hard, good sports. They have nothing to be ashamed of.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"

by silverlakebruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

And
Freaky baby again.  So bizarre.  Who thought that would sell anything, really?

by BruinSinceBirth on Mar 27, 2008 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Seriously,
I cannot notice what site their selling, because I'm so grossed out by that creepy thing.
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 27, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ooops
"they're"
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 27, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Some kind of
Stock brokerage I believe.  But I'm not that sure, that kids' eyes scare the beejezus out of me.  It's like Village of the Damned x3
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Mar 27, 2008 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Too close!
Dang~ that's too close for comfort.

by burculian on Mar 27, 2008 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Three double-doubles for the Bruins
Kevin Love: 29 points, 14 rebounds
James Keefe: 18 points, 12 rebounds
Westy: 14 points, 11 rebounds

by bruinhoo on Mar 27, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

clapclapclapclapclapclapclapclap
U clapclapclap
C clapclapclap
LLLlllllllllLLLLLLL
A clapclapclap

U-C-L-A FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!

by True Blue and Gold on Mar 27, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

I think those
were my first words~!
Born and raised a Bruin!

by ktbruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

KL Is Just
a whole new level of basketball, but you gotta LOVE Keefe tonight.  I mean, FEARLESS warrior.  "I'm not a starter, yeah, so what? I'm here to PLAY."

His "better" is definitely faster than theirs.

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 27, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Amazing performance by WKU
When down by 21 at half, 99% of viewers would've believed it was over (me being one of them). But they showed great poise in what was likely the most frustrating opening start to a second half for a Bruin fan. Hats off to a very talented team, Lee and Brazelton have nothing to hang their head about.

I'm sure the UCLA critics will be all over the near-collapse, but how many teams do you see lose their All-American point guard and have the next best option teeter with 4 fouls and still manage to win. Gutsy win, applause for both teams.

by lolwtferic on Mar 27, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

close game
but the Ben boys pulled it out! Great win hopefully they break that press better against Xavier!

by abby8065 on Mar 27, 2008 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh, man, there was THIRD thread?
Damn.

M

"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Mar 27, 2008 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Some observations
The zebras were calling it tight, not what you want to see in the tourney.
The Bruins didn't handle the press well, I'm sure CBH will be addressing that.

WKU, well done.  A very solid game, never gave up.  That is one well coached team.

Bob O. (Signholder #3)

by TuneMan7 on Mar 27, 2008 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah
A complete result of all the "conspiracy" talk.  And bullshit, considering this is the tourney.  This game wasn't called like a normal Sweet 16 game.

by RedDoor on Mar 27, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Um
they were calling it tight on us.

by bruin8uclap on Mar 27, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Regarding the refs...
What I saw, it did seem one-sided to me.  But the stat sheet shows more fouls were called on them and we shot more free throws.

by waters96 on Mar 27, 2008 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

But that's because
of the end of the game?  When they had to foul?

I haven't looked at the stats yet.

Born and raised a Bruin!

by ktbruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

misleading
due to WKU's fouling in the final couple minutes. Before that time, WKU did have the advantage in fouls and FT's

by bruinhoo on Mar 27, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Box Score
Fouls: WKY 24, UCLA 22
FT: WKY 19/26, UCLA 26/35

couldn't watch here at work - just lived (and almost died) on the threads.  but did the officiating seem that one-sided?  the numbers don't really bear that out.  or was it just really ticky-tack stuff?

greg in denver

by gbruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

most of their fouls in the first half
was when they fouled k-love when he's going for the shot. I think at least two of the fouls on DC were ticky-tacks. A lot of fouls tho when we lose the ball and go for the steal.

by uclachem87 on Mar 27, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

They played like they have gun to their head.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 27, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply actions  

This means...
I am GOING TO PHOENIX!!!  Hope to see some of you there!  I will be attending the Bruin Bash with the hottest dance team in America!  YEAHHHH!!!

by bruin8uclap on Mar 27, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Refs managed to cover the spread
Spread was 12.5 and the refs allowed those toppers to squeak in below that.

by 67ucla on Mar 27, 2008 9:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Even since December - Roll's final blowout
What happened tonight was our doomsday scenario. It had been on my mind over these months, and honestly scared me to death. The lack of any quality perimeter depth was something that I thought would eventually become an issue in this season. Thanks to the calls, that happened tonight.

Our ability to pull through w/o DC, and Shipp and Westy both playing w/4 for a significant period of time, against an opponent as driven (and good) as these guys were, and come out on top is such a relief.

by bruinhoo on Mar 27, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Looks like the UCLA referee conspiracy theory is
finally debunked.  That was the most one-sided game I have seen in some time from the refs' point of view.  Collison, Shipp and Westy probably average 2 fouls each over the season and somehow tonight Collison fouls out and Shipp and Westy have 4!!! Those calls were atrocious.  I better not hear another word from the worthless MSM about how the refs are bailing us out.  The refs did their best to derail us tonight--basically contributing 14-16 points to WKU out of our 20 point halftime lead.

by FUSC on Mar 27, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Fouls
Collison averages about 1 foul/game (33 in 30 games)
Shipp comes in a bit under 2/game, and Westbrook st about 2.5/game

by bruinhoo on Mar 27, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Anyone else notice that we have been playing...
...these teams in alphabetical order?

Mississippi Valley State

Texas A&M

Western Kentucky

and now

Xavier!

by Joe Bruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Too bad we can't play Youngstown State...
... and Zimbabwe Tech in the Final Four.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Mar 27, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

spooky!
I hope we're not entering the Twilight Zone..or maybe we should.

I'm drunk and I don'tknow.

Born and raised a Bruin!

by ktbruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lots of thoughts. I'll limit myself to 4
First time in my memory UCLA looked worse in the 2nd half than in the 1st half.  Overconfidence?

James Keefe!  Guess he deserves that that playing time.

Others have made this point already, but I seem to remember people complaining that UCLA gets all the calls.  Hmm...

Josh Shipp...  Throughout his slump I have had a feeling that there would be a time that we would need him in the tournament, and I wondered if he would step up.  Boy did he ever.  Wow.  He didn't score much today, but talk about picking your spots!

by jlazarus on Mar 27, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Guess again, J..
Shipp had 14 points 3 rebs and 1 assist. He was 5-9 from the field, 2-3 for threes including two huge rally-killing shots from behind the arc, and he was doing the last 6 or 7 minutes of the 2nd half on 4 fouls.
God, it's great to be a Bruin!

by whp68 on Mar 27, 2008 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Xavier will use similar strategy as WKU
They will try to press and we'll have to have very crisp defensive rotations. They have 6 players that average double figures.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 27, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

How the heck??
How the hell did you keep quiet???

by burculian on Mar 27, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Great Bruin win
Impressive that we held it together with the foul trouble and DC having his worst game since UW.  JK stepped up big time (our new Big Game James), KL of course was money, RW solid at the line down the stretch, and Shipp answers all the haters.

by UCLAMD89 on Mar 27, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

And in a bit of alumni karma...
... AA had a career-high 15 for the Pistons tonight!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Mar 27, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy Crizikey
I can't take many more games like this!

I had to stay out of the threads today, I jammed the ring finger on my left hand and it slowed my typing down significantly.  At times I have to type one handed to avoid the pain.

But WOOOOOO no surrender on either side tonight, made it a little too close for comfort for us, and we need to work on the full court press, but MAN!  JAMES FREAKING KEEFE!  He became the man tonight!  Shipp!  HITTING THE TIMELY SHOT!  And Kevin Love, all around spectacular.  WOOOOOOO!

by freesia39 on Mar 27, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply actions  

bah
I've had 2 fingers bandaged up the past 5 days due to some Saturday night, Kevin Love-based celebrations (basically, I lost the skin of 2 of knuckles. don't ask), and I'm still here typing :P

by bruinhoo on Mar 27, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Goodnight All
And thanks for keeping me company with the spirit of BRUIN BLUE!
Born and raised a Bruin!

by ktbruin on Mar 27, 2008 9:48 PM PDT reply actions  

we couldnt afford to put mata in
a game like this...kevin love had to control the passing from the middle against the press...mata would of been too much of a liability against the quick press unfortunately

kevin was literally so huge in the way he distributed the ball....but wow we all struggled so much against that intense trap

O.A.

by Ollie on Mar 27, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Issues
I love the Bruins, I love Howland, I love this team.  I believe we will get by Xavier.  I don't give us much chance in the Final Four.  We gave up 58 points the second half.  Our guards were mediocre at best when trapped, and scored only 10 points from the field for the game.  They were over-matched against a 12 seed.  I have no idea why Collison thinks he will be a high NBA pick.  Simply too inconsistent.  Regardless, we will get to the Final Four again, and yes, anything can happen, but in watching the other teams, we are out of sync.  Thank God for Love, and wow...Keefe.  

by loganeagle on Mar 27, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Gotta have faith
in your Bruins. No logic is needed... just faith

by burculian on Mar 27, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Watch the game?
The refs weren't exactly calling the game fair.  Especially the call that knocked him out of the game.

by bruin8uclap on Mar 27, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

And one of the girls on the dance team
has a zit.

Why don't you save it at least for a day, Logan.  There's all day tomorrow to explain how we stink so bad that we are only 34-3, and will be one of the last eight standing by Saturday.  

by Fox 71 on Mar 27, 2008 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Possibly a little too critical
of our guard play.  DC had an off night, but RW stepped up.  Any team playing in the Sweet 16 can ball, and WKU has great shooters who can light it up from the 3.  I don''t think it looks so bleak.  Hopefully, DC got his clunker out of the way.

by UCLAMD89 on Mar 27, 2008 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

u cant fight back if u're outnumbered.
our guards were massacred but then called on the ticky-tack on the other end.

by uclachem87 on Mar 27, 2008 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Umm
Well, I'm no expert, but I suspect our guards are at least slightly better than "mediocre", even when trapped, and I have to speculate that one of the reasons Collison thinks he may be a high NBA draft pick is that many, many people who know a LOT more about this than I do--and obviously more than YOU do--think he's THE BEST POINT GUARD IN THE COUNTRY.

They win by 41, it's just not fair, they win by 3, it's the refs, they win by 10, they're "inconsistent."

They still keep winning, though, don't they?

Good Grief.

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 27, 2008 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice!
Nicely said.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Mar 27, 2008 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bandwagoneer Drive-by Alert!
Flush out your headgear, new guy and back the assertion with stats.
God, it's great to be a Bruin!

by whp68 on Mar 27, 2008 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

agree with
loganeagle... thank God for Love and Keefe.  and thank God we weren't playing UNC or Louisville... we woulda' been shredded.  WKU was game, but they are still a 12 seed. and Brazelton is not Ty Lawson. There is still time to figure this out though...

by bruinthug98 on Mar 27, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

with a comment like that
how can you refer to UCLA and yourself as "we"...that was really disheartening and really pissed me off after gutting out a really hard fought game.  Losing your point gaurd is tough, this team is good and played tough, they left it all on the court...im extremely impressed with the way we fought back tonight.

I'll say though we have to work on beating the press this weak though!

O.A.

by Ollie on Mar 27, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

They controlled the tempo in 2nd half
No question they called the shots in the second half.  Recipe for beating UCLA could be an up tempo game and drive on the guards.  We need to stop reaching and play D with our feet to keep the guards out of foul trouble.  Was scary with DC on bench.  If a team can figure out how to press like WKy and keep us from hitting Love at center court we could see trouble.  However, what those teams forget is CBH will have an answer in force by next game.  

Kudos to Keefe but...
Lets not forget Westy.  Played huge in last few minutes and with four fouls.  He made some nice shots in the first half that helped build a big lead that it turned out we needed.  

Amazing that we praise everyone for the double doubles and even Keefe gets potg, all the while KLove is absolutely dominant, stays out of foul trouble, breaks the press, helps pace the tempo of the O, and anchors the middle of the D.

Bring on XU.  Lets get to San Antonio!

by popopapa on Mar 27, 2008 9:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Don't forget
WKU is a pressing team to begin with.  If you're not used to pressing all the time, you're not going to start in 2 days.

by UCLAMD89 on Mar 27, 2008 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Classy of CBH
to bring JK to the post game presser.

by UCLAMD89 on Mar 27, 2008 9:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Is it time to ...
bring out the Dorrell-era UCLA Football Defibrillator?

by EmmaWK on Mar 27, 2008 9:59 PM PDT reply actions  

who?
This Dorrell you speak of... it sounds like a name I have heard but can't remember where...

by njbruin on Mar 27, 2008 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

58 2nd half points???
We had lot of turnovers for points but how did we hold them to only 20 in the first half then have them run up 58 points in the 2nd half?  Any suggestions how CH can prevent this from happening in the next, hopefully, 3 games?

by mark the bruin on Mar 27, 2008 10:00 PM PDT reply actions  

They weren't ready for the agressive press.
I think they expected WKU to just fold up the tent.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 27, 2008 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah
Don't get called for ticky tack fouls.  Not exactly something we can control given the type of defense we play. Hard to play defense when the refs have your hands tied behind your back.

by bruin8uclap on Mar 27, 2008 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh yeah
and get fouls called on the team that is pressing and slapping at your arm.  Again something that we really can't control.

by bruin8uclap on Mar 27, 2008 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

give more money to the refs? just kidding...
the traps were way much quicker during the second half. most of the points came from the turnovers. plus we also need to avoid fouling after we lose the ball. our guards were tentative to guard, especially in transition, against the 3pters coz of the foul trouble. the turnovers killed us more than the fouls tho. and we did rushed it when we were pressed. now, that i'm calmer, i can analyze the game better, coz i was mad at the refs the whole game.

by uclachem87 on Mar 27, 2008 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Keefe with a
deserved POTG...but we all know kevin was by far the most important man out there tonight...hes our anchor, he was our anchor
O.A.

by Ollie on Mar 27, 2008 10:00 PM PDT reply actions  

absolutely
even breaking the press... Russel stepped up as well, but you'd think/hope some of the upperclassmen will hopefully step up since this isn't their first rodeo...

by bruinthug98 on Mar 27, 2008 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

dont wash your lucky shirts!
dont let the washing machine steal the mojo.  Just fold them neatly and put them in a safe place until Sat. at 3:30.  

by popopapa on Mar 27, 2008 10:02 PM PDT reply actions  

As they say
survive and advance.

So much for my prediction of a "stress-free" game.

Warning: Rooting for the Bruins in March can be hazardous to your health! There is no way around it.

Kudos to Keefe and Shipp for showing up tonight-they were huge. And as I will say from here on out: God bless you, Kevin Love!

No matter what happens from here on out, I am proud of this team. I am proud of this coach. It's been a great season.

Let's beat Xavier and see if we can keep the magic going!

"I just think, at the end of the day, UCLA is not a great job." Brian D'Oh!n, 12/07

by godblesstyus95 on Mar 27, 2008 10:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Bench points?
Is there a stat sheet somewhere that has that statistic?  A very different point distribution than the last game with KL and DC scoring almost all our points.

by Joe Bruin on Mar 27, 2008 10:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Bench scored 20pts.
Keefe 18
Aboya 2
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 27, 2008 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

This was one of the best games this year.
As far as bench production points and rebounds wise.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 27, 2008 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey
Collison has a bad game once every what, 7, 8 games?  He's used them up for the year!

by bruin8uclap on Mar 27, 2008 10:06 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't have a problem with Collison's game
Everyone is entitled and the fact that Keefe stepped up proves how strong our team is. I just am worried when I see our guys struggle against WKU while UNC blows out Washington State and Louisville throttles Tennessee (though, obviously, we wouldn't see both of them the rest of the way). It's not gonna get any easier.  

by njbruin on Mar 27, 2008 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

plus i dont think the refs are not gonna call the
next games like this. on the previous game (wvu vs. xavier), two players on each teams fouled out, one was joe alexander who had as much impact to wvu as collison was to us. expect collison to bounce back, he was hindered the whole game with the press but still found ways to bring the ball to the other side of the court.

by uclachem87 on Mar 27, 2008 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

ESPN
GOD I HATE COACH KNIGHT.  
"I think the game just showed that UCLA is just plain vulnerable"

Dicky V came to save the day though.  

by teis areteis on Mar 27, 2008 10:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Knight's insite went out the window when Pitt lost
He picked them to win the title.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 27, 2008 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Early Alzheimer's
setting in on Knight. Remember, this is the same bozo who thought Pitt would win the National Champioship and thinks that expanding the field to 128 teams is a good idea.
"I just think, at the end of the day, UCLA is not a great job." Brian D'Oh!n, 12/07

by godblesstyus95 on Mar 27, 2008 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

so
Does that mean Louisville and UNC are invulnerable?

I guess the universe going to implode upon itself when they play on Saturday, then...  

by njbruin on Mar 27, 2008 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

No Offense
but I don't care how many wins that guy has, he is a total jackass with zero class.

He's not even the same species as Coach Howland.

(Pittsburgh, indeed.)

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 27, 2008 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Anyone know why they are called Musketeers
when they fight with swords and not muskets?

by UCLAMD89 on Mar 27, 2008 10:07 PM PDT reply actions  

seriously
i was discussing this with my roomies earlier and had the same question!

weren't muskets before the times of musketeers?

was zorro a musketeer?

"I'm Michael Fey. I choose you." ~overheard at a party while he was pointing to a girl like a PokeMon

by UCLAndre07 on Mar 28, 2008 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions  

a star was born today
and I'm not talking about Keefe.  I am in the hospital -- my son was born this morning and I held him watching his first UCLA game.

by bruinofthenorth on Mar 27, 2008 10:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Now that's some big Mojo!
Congratulations!
previously known as Grok451

by Telemachus on Mar 27, 2008 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Congratulations!!!
Born into the middle of March Madness...could be a lucky omen!
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 27, 2008 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
And mazel tov, or whatever!

When my son was born, the Lakers were world champs, and they repeated a couple months later.

Let's hope the title mojo exteds to your newbie.

Congrats again!!!!!!!

M

"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Mar 27, 2008 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Congrats!
Reminds me of watching the FB warriors play Illinois from the hospital room the day after our triplets were born.

by UCLAMD89 on Mar 27, 2008 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Another Congrats!
Glad you're feeling well and awake enough to watch!

by 69BruinAlum on Mar 27, 2008 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's sweet man.
Congrats.

Did you name him James or Kevin? ;)

by True Blue and Gold on Mar 27, 2008 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Keefe?
We wouldn't be surprised if you named your kid Keefe given the circumstances!

by Joe Bruin on Mar 27, 2008 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Another Bruin
in the world is always a welcome thing!  Congratulations!  Of course, he was swathed in Bruin Blue!!!

by bruin8uclap on Mar 27, 2008 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Awesome!!!!!
Best wishes to you, the mom, and the newest little Bruin!!!

Now there's some mojo for you!

greg in denver

by gbruin on Mar 27, 2008 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice!
Make sure he is available for Saturdays game!

Congrats!

Go UCLA!

by madmaxucla on Mar 27, 2008 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

That is freaking awesome
Another little Bruin in the world...congratulations.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Mar 27, 2008 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Congrats! What a way to start life..
My son was born today -- 32 years ago -- on the same day UCLA and Gene Bartow lost to IU and Booby (sic) Knight.

I called him tonight and said this was his make-up present.

..very best wishes for a healthy and wonderful boy!

God, it's great to be a Bruin!

by whp68 on Mar 27, 2008 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

CONGRATS!!!
babies are the most precious thing in the world.

by freesia39 on Mar 27, 2008 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's what makes life worth living
Remember how you feel about him this very minute.  You'll need it to survive the teen-age years.

I'm very happy for you and for mom.  

by Fox 71 on Mar 28, 2008 4:33 AM PDT up reply actions  

it feels like he has always been here
and yet not even 24 hours hold.

the Bruins Nation is wonderful, thank you all.

by bruinofthenorth on Mar 28, 2008 6:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

congratulations
you've held him for a game, here's hoping you now hold him for a title!

by popopapa on Mar 28, 2008 7:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

Lav finally did something right!!!
Direct quote, from Lav to Dickie V:  "It's no secret that you're a big homer for the ACC!"

HE also said something like, "Big newsflash, Dick Vitale with a lot of love for North Carolina and Duke!" as Dickie was shoving him during his bit.

CLASSIC.

M

"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Mar 27, 2008 10:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Keefe
was also awesome on defense tonight.  He stayed in front of his man and had that nice block against Lee.  Great game, James!

by bruin95 on Mar 27, 2008 10:16 PM PDT reply actions  

EST
of course, 6:40pm EST

by njbruin on Mar 27, 2008 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Great
we're supposed to go to dinner with another couple that night.  Might be a little late.

by UCLAMD89 on Mar 27, 2008 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

too many commercials!!
 Was anyone else driven crazy by all the friggin commercials? I would love to hear from someone who tivo'd the game if there was more commercial time or basketball time.
 F you, CBS. Go Bruins.

by beetsc1 on Mar 27, 2008 10:19 PM PDT reply actions  

they were light on the commercials last week
I guess they have to make up for it now... but yea, too much.

by njbruin on Mar 27, 2008 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

The aTm game broadcast..
..was 145 minutes to cover 40 minutes of basketball.

Over-commercialized? Nah!

But, in a way, it helps us because CBH loves to burn timeouts and I guess he can count on the TV and the other coach's timeouts down the stretch.

God, it's great to be a Bruin!

by whp68 on Mar 27, 2008 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

bruins will need to get their rest
they must be tired. Xavier is tough, should be a good game.

by Bruins095 on Mar 27, 2008 10:21 PM PDT reply actions  

BUT...
I watched the Xavier game too, and they didn't have that good of a time against WVU - AND they went into overtime with TWO key players fouling out.  

I think it will be a close game, but I have faith we will prevail and cut the nets.

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Mar 27, 2008 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

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