PB Unleashed: Arizona Second Half Thread
Our defense is hanging in there (despite taking some early punches).
Let's hope they keep fighting just like they did in this game:
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And let's hope the offense can use the momentum in that last drive to come out in rhythm in the second half ... just like that game referenced above.
This is our second half Arizona thread.
GO BRUINS.
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Nestor Good Call With 2nd Thread
A karma tweak will carry us to victory.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Sep 20, 2008 1:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope so brother
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we have been
more of a second half team so far. Obviously in the Tenn game, but we did do better (although against second teamers) against BYU as well. Heres hoping!
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Signs of good coaching
Able to make the halftime adjustments and be better in the 3rd quarter – though, I’m not sure we have the horses to really make it go.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Way I See It....
We need to come out and make a statement sometime early in the 2nd half. We can’t have the “D” out there for prolonged periods or they’ll simply get worn down.
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 20, 2008 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oregon
getting creamed by Boise State right now 24-6. They have issues it would seem. Second week in a row getting a very slow start.
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2nd half kickoff
to the 11 and returned to the 42. ugh.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
incomplete pass.
short pass dropped by receiver
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy cow
We have more rushing yards than passing yards, and more rushing yards than Airizona
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
incomplete
on 2nd down over the middle. 3rd and 10.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3rd and 10 coming up
We need to get some pressure on Tuitama right now
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The D Can Get Itself Off The Field
All it has to do is stop them.
I’ve been reading here and watching the Fox game track. The D is causing its own problems.
In fact, we’ve run more O plays than they have.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Sep 20, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lets get a stop
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
whew
dodged a bullet
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SHould have been a penalty
Thanks zebras
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boy - We Got Away With A Face Mask On That One
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 20, 2008 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Incomplete
QB pressured and good coverage downfield.
Petros whinning about the QB getting hit in the head.
That’s why he has a helmet, P.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We need a drive here
or can’t go 3 and out.
by Nestor on Sep 20, 2008 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Austin
just seem so tentative on the returns. He needs to just SPRINT upfield!
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 1:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
as long as they
don’t sit on those routes
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice move by Austin
Gain of 7 on 1st down
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 1:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3rd and 2 now
Need to convert here. At least we have the run/pass option
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3rd and 2
afte short run by Moline
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Exactly What We Needed
Chane “The Train” Moline
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 20, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gain of 6
AUstin on an end around
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Big Trucky backs make me happy
Chane "the train:
I like IT
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Terrible drop
Damn it – Johnson was going places
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DOH!!
And he had an open field in front of him
by BruinFan96 on Sep 20, 2008 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Incomplete
Slant passed dropped.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Arrrrggghhhhh.......
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 20, 2008 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
great pass
and he would have been off to the races right there.
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Craft
the first bonehead play of this game. Argh.
by Nestor on Sep 20, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF?
Craft had the first down – why the hell did he throw that?
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugly
KC scrambling for the first and shoveled the ball forward – incomplete, but he was over the line of scrimmage. 4th down.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He could have gotten the first down too
by Nestor on Sep 20, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That just killed the momentum
We had a good drive going there
by BruinFan96 on Sep 20, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
trying too hard.
Looked like he had an easy first down. Gotta take what they give you
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang
Craft should have just pushed ahead for the first
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AZ
returns punt to about the 35.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Still a good
opening drive. Mistakes killed it at the end, but signs of life a la Tenn game.
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude-
Craft had the 1st and tosses the ball forward – a little composure please…
by Nakatomi Plaza on Sep 20, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tennessee just blew a great
opportunity for a TD against Florida. 20-0 now at the half
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There we go D
Nice stuff on 1st down
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nice play RC
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AZ
run up the middle for ZERO. Carter with the tackle. 2nd and 10 on the 34
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Incomplete
3rd and 10 – time for another stop
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Incomplete
deep down the middle. receiver had a step. flag on the play for illegal formation. declined. 3rd and 10.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like the decline
We just need to get these people off the field. They are too explosive to give them 2 chances
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nice AV
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Great coverage by ATV
breaks up another pass
by BruinFan96 on Sep 20, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Great play
Verner knocks it away – very nice coverage considering the time Tuitama had
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ATV!!!!
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 20, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Great pass D
ATV bats down the deep middle pass. Good stand by the D!!
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My stomach gets tied up
whenever Tui launches those.
by Nestor on Sep 20, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you aint the only one
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel your pain
Me too – I wonder how open the guy he’s throwing to is
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Austin
needs to do a better job as a return man. He has been very underwhelming.
by Nestor on Sep 20, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just get up field
Austin!! He really needs to quit dancing. Anyone see Sproles return for a TD for the Chargers against the Broncos? Just blaze up field and get yards!
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey!
Didn’t need to bring that up! ;-)
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually love
Broncos and Chargers, so it was just a blast for me to watch. But the Broncos did get it given to them.
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Austin
returns the punt 9 yds to the 22. Timeout on the field. Weird Acura kung fu commercial. Need more beer.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nice catch Sharkey
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
9 yds
reverse roolout and complete to the TE.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Johnson catches one for 5
Second and 5
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Big hit on Craft
we don;t need any more of our players injured, esp QB
by BruinFan96 on Sep 20, 2008 2:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Complete
to the other side for 5. Nice spread of the field.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Craft
is making some nice passes in the third quarter
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
move those chains
FIRST DOWN
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mrs N
Just dropped by the living room, “at least we don’t have 0 point.”
by Nestor on Sep 20, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Coleman
Plows for a first down, but coughs it up – UCLA recovers
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Coleman
rumbles over the right side for 6 or 7. 1st down. OL falls on loose ball.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Craft
be smooth like creamy velvetta baby
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a close one
Almost intercepted
by BruinFan96 on Sep 20, 2008 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nearly a pick 6
Arizona is just SITTING on the short routes – they see a 3 step drop and park. We need a slant and go.
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Incomplete
on slant to right. Nearly picked
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Screen
to Moline, gets the first!
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice screen
I think Moline got the 1st – if he keeps his feet it goes for a nice gain
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just short
Less than a yard.
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
M Train up the gut DO IT!!!!
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
not too sure
bout up the gut. Neu has some balls though. I like it
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tough spot
short of the first by 6 inches.
Go for it Bruins!!
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He would have called a time out
then try to catch the defense offsides
by BruinFan96 on Sep 20, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hurray bullet dodged again
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KC on the sneak
In a play that would have terrified a previous coach, UCLA gets the first and moves the chains
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Roll out
Nobody open Craft gets a yard after turning it upfield. 2nd and 9
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good that the young hoggies are getting work
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KC rolls right
and runs for maybe 2. 2nd and 8 on the AZ 45
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Incomplete
Good pass pressure 3rd and long
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Incomplete
KC under pressure throws it away to the left as he is hit.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mistimed
Craft throws it behind his receiver 4th down
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
incomplete on 3rd
KC throws behind the receiver on the slant route. Punt fielded at the 10
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we actually
had decent coverage if he hadn’t fair caught that one. Good to see.
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
why did they change joe bruin?
anyone know
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fighting
Our boys might not be the most talented team out there but they are fighting. We still have a chance in this game.
by Nestor on Sep 20, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Our Cheerleaders Are The Best
They simply make my heart melt – no other way to put it.
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 20, 2008 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
amen to that
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing
Good job on first down – no running room
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BH pluggin holes
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice
run left stuffed at line of scrimmage.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good pursuit on that dump pass
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Quick pass
3rd and 5 Big play coming here
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Quick hitch for 5
3rd and 5. Gotta keep them down here.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
Good swing pass for the first down. Tuitama hit his back in stride.
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
1st down
complete to back flaring out to the right for gain of 6
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gain of 1
Short run – Harwell on stop
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Run D looking good
Maybe 1 up the middle. Harwell on the stop.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Run D
is looking stout right now. Gotta stop them so we dont get worn out though
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Reverse
eludes a couple tacklers behind the line of scrimmage and gets 5.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SO close!
C’mon, gotta break them down and gang tackle.
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn, almost had
him in the backfield for a huge loss
instead, 5 yard gain
by BruinFan96 on Sep 20, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
TACKLE!
Verner gets used – should have been a shorter run
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
1st down AZ
slant pass for 4.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lets go defense
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we cannot
let them keep converting these 3rd downs! We will get winded and it will be down hill
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
gain of 3
out to the 38. 2nd and 7
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Agree with Petros
Gotta watch out for the dagger downfield
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
no big pass plays please
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Incomplete
Good coverage by Viney 3rd and 7
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3 and out
how bout it lets do it
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yes
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SACK!
Great job – Blake gets the sack. Nice design on blitz.
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Heck of a punt
Bruins get the ball on the 6
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Huge punt
60 yds, Austin lets it bounce. Our ball at our 6.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
why
did Austin let that go? He had time to get it up field, no?
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
should have fielded it
normally, you teach kids NOT to field a punt inside the 10. an exception is a bomb of a kick like that because you know that he has outkicked the coverage and there will be room to run.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
like bragg against sc in 04
he had that 96 yd TD off the punt that he caught inside the 5. But he knew we need a play and had room to run.
by bucknellbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gain of 2
Moline up the gut on 1st
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Big series
for the offense here. Can’t force the defense to get on the field too soon.
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If the D is tired it's because it isn't stopping them
The D writes part of its own ticket.
We’ve run a lot of O plays.
The D is giving up too many 3rd down conversions. That keeps them on the field.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Sep 20, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I get scared when KC runs the ball
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
should have
followed his blocker there. didn’t matter for yards, but did for a hit.
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chop Block
Theriot gets called. 2nd and long.
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice run by Moline
Gained 6/7 cutting back against the grain. End of quarter.
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
running game
looking much better, on average, than the first half. would like to see them stay with it more. game is still close and our passing has not been real sharp this half. time for the OL to get mean and start dominating.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's Where The Game Is Won Or Lost
In the trenches….
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 20, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else think
that petros is unique enough, and thus nearly as memorable a commentator as Madden? I think that Petros makes sense more often, but he is kind of unique and thus marketable.
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugly play
Holding on play, incomplete pass – Bruins have to punt
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not as ugly as that punt coverage
more missed tackles
by BruinFan96 on Sep 20, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
worst tackling
I have just about ever seen in my life….
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
TACKLE!
TACKLE! TACKLE! TACKLE!
Freaking arm tackling gives them 25 yards on the return
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I Can't Believe HOW BAD the tacking was on that punt return
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 20, 2008 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this dont look good
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
D needs...
…to force a turnover. Arizona is in field goal range already.
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
injury
AZ center holding his knee. You hate to see that.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AZ completes swing pass
1st down at the 12
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least refuse
to let up a TD. Our defenders, especially on special teams, need to learn to grab onto the opponents and not let go. Arm tackles, just a quick pop, these things to not add up to tackles. Grab cloth and never let go.
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
First down Wildcats
on the 11/12
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looking at stats
You are right, killing us on punt returns.
We are gaining more yards per carry.
Better completion average BUT very short passes and few yards.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Sep 20, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
One yard gain
good tackle up the middle
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Look at the difference
They have 3 different game breakers:
Thomas
Grigsby
Gronkowski
And Tui
We don’t have a single game breaker on offense. None.
by Nestor on Sep 20, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
CRN's Strategy for the Season
Stay close until the 4th. We need a stop
sjh
by Class of 66 on Sep 20, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Complete pass
for about 6. Will be 3rd and 2. Huge play.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AV pick 6
oh please
oh please
oh please
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Bruins!!! Tough "D" Here
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 20, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Touchdown
TE on a slant Easy play
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
knew it
would be a 4th down or a TD, sadly the latter. uphill battle for the offense now….
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
slant to Gronkowski for TD
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lockett
Had good coverage – TE was too big and the ball was on the money
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dagnabit Lockett
you have to swat that ball away
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blame the touchdown on Special Teams
Punt return guaranteed them points.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Sep 20, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I blame 3 points on special teams
the other 4 are on the defense
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry to say it
but I have been very very disappointed with Austin. Haven’t seen a spark of anything yet from him in 3 games. He either needs a lot of coaching, or we need someone else out there.
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Incomplete
on 1st down
We’ll be in trouble if we try to play catch up through the air.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
speical teams has been a disappointment
ever since the tennessee game…
by Nakatomi Plaza on Sep 20, 2008 2:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yep
that was supposed to be the strength…
perez has been awesome but thats it.
by bucknellbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad tackling negates a great punter
and CRN knows our punter may be the best player on the team
sjh
by Class of 66 on Sep 20, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
3rd and 10
Two misfired on the first two plays
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Another incomplete
Pass way too high. Nothing doing in the pass game now.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
First down
Good scramble and pass protection
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
big scramble
by Craft for the first down
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we need a touchdown NAO
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 2:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm
seeing better OL play since the last drive of the 1st half
by brewinz on Sep 20, 2008 2:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
4 yards
Complete to Austin over the middle
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Short pass
underneath to Austin for 3. 2nd and 7
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
complete to the left for 4 more
3rd and 3. gotta convert.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How about
A slant and go right now? Fake 3 step drop
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Incomplete
They sit on the slant again
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
scary that we have 3rd down
about ever set of downs. Too many opportunities to have a mistake kill a drive. We need to get some first downs on first or second down.
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Punt - fair catch
Well that offensive series sucked. Need to force a fumble.
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
incomplete
slant pass too high.
one of the big problems with short routes – if a complete pass only gets you 4 yards, you have to complete all 3 in a row every series to move the chains. we just don’t appear to be capable of that kind of consistency right now. and we haven’t shown much promise at throwing further downfield.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you have to hope
that every once in a while someone breaks a tackle and you get 20 or so
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And
we don’t have a WR who can be a game breaker. The ones who could be potential game breakers are all frosh.
by Nestor on Sep 20, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
right
i agree with what you are saying. but what we need we need are players, not hope. it’ll take time.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh I agree with you
Its going to be a long season.
by Nestor on Sep 20, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Craft doesn't have a strong arm
Its keeping Chow away from calling for passes downfield.
by Nestor on Sep 20, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
right
that’s where we are limited by our personnel.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
Coaches will have to think about other QBs like Prince if we keep this up.
and what if Olson is 100 percent in few weeks? I think you might have to give him a shot.
by Nestor on Sep 20, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
olson
would never be able to make a scramble like craft has in this game
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Olson has a stronger arm though
Craft is not doing much right now besides scrambling.
by Nestor on Sep 20, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but olson
would never have time to get the receivers down field to use his arm. I think we need Craft to get better right now, he is the most viable option we have with this line.
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We will see
How next couple of games shows. If Craft is not getting it done … I have to think coaches will not sit still. They will explore other options.
by Nestor on Sep 20, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree w you re Olson BTW
I think Kevin Prince might be an option as well.
by Nestor on Sep 20, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The one short one...
…that would have gone a long way was Johnson’s drop.
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Defense Has GOT To Make Something Big Happen Here
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 20, 2008 2:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3rd down coming up
Two runs gain 6
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Another missed tackle
ends up with first down for AZ
by BruinFan96 on Sep 20, 2008 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
First down
Had a chance to bring him down short of the marker, but the TE gets enough
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh crap
They finally connect on a play down field
by BruinFan96 on Sep 20, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Long pass play
Verner doesn’t adjust to the ball while Thomas does Arizona is on the 17 now.
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
game over
Offense does not have what it takes for 3 scores with 7 minutes left. Barring a pick six, game over.
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We need help on all sides of the ball
Perez is our only standout player and he isn’t getting the support he needs to look good.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Sep 20, 2008 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's going to take at least two years
before we have a team with Pac-10 caliber talent up or down our lineup.
by Nestor on Sep 20, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worth Waiting For
and I have no doubt it will happen
sjh
by Class of 66 on Sep 20, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
right now
We need to see character, and improvement. I don’t think a W is within reach anymore. But now the rest of the game is a scrimmage. Its get better time. Lets go Bruins!
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AZ is being dumb
Throwing the ball is the only way they can give this away. Run the ball, run clock, and shorten the game.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
see, there.
oh, that sucks.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
game over....
I love the fight our defense gives, but they’re too tired by the 4th quarter. I’m not giving up on the guys, but it’s going to be a long year….
by Nakatomi Plaza on Sep 20, 2008 2:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We Just Don't Have The Horses - Yet
But I do think this team will get better as the season progresses. We knew there were gonna be some tough times ahead.
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 20, 2008 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kevin Prince
I wouldn’t mind seeing the kid out there for Washington State game if Craft remains ineffective.
by Nestor on Sep 20, 2008 2:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It clear
that progress on this team can’t be measure on Ws, but rather baby steps. IE, next week lets have a game with only one bad punt coverage
by brewinz on Sep 20, 2008 2:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Progress
The running game looked better. The defense was better.
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bright signs...
The run game definitely looked better, especially after half.
Run defense tightened up in the second half.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
After these three games
I really really want to see UCLA become Lineman U. I think that is the thing that has made u$c quarterbacks look good (and in my opinion what makes Tom Brady look good). Look how Palmer and Leinart have done in the NFL. We need to have one of the best offensive lines in the country, otherwise it won’t matter if Brehaut goes on to be a hall of famer in the NFL, he won’t succeed at UCLA.
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I've posted it a thousand times...
Line wins games.
Well, maybe 20 or 30 times. But you are exactly right.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Mr. Dorrell
I think we should find Mr. Dorrell’s Miami e-mail address and thank him for what he has left us….I know we will turn it around sometime this decade but it is disheartening to see the worst offense in America…just check the stats if you think I am exaggerating. Again, thank you Mr. Dorrell
by Gary72 on Sep 20, 2008 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3 points in 2 games
says all that needs to be said about the offense
by bruinhoo on Sep 20, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this team would start 0-5
If you know who was still the head coach.
by Nestor on Sep 20, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great,,,,as opposed to 1-11
Unfortunately, as a result of KD, we will probably be 1—11 as opposed to 0-12. I wonder if they will be able to recruit given what the nation sees as UCLA football.
by Gary72 on Sep 20, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Punt coverage
ummm…needs some work
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No progress
Our gunners absolutely suck. We have a full-time special teams coach, but our coverage teams have been very bad this season
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
For this year
we have to try to keep games low scoring, because we sure aren’t going to be putting up 30 points a game. In order to do that, we have to establish the run to control the ball and the clock and make the game short. That falls on the O line. I hate the 3 yard slant pass. You gotta connect on every one of them to control the game, and we just can’t do that well enough right now.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Craft is still in there
Just wondering if getting another QB some snaps would be a good idea
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Petros calls out KD
That’s why I like. He calls it like it is.
by Nestor on Sep 20, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
True
Petros calls it the way he sees it for all teams, even his alma mater (most of the time). One of the few announcers who are willing to do so.
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Before the season started
all the talk was about how great of a recruiting class we had and what a great job KD did in recruiting players. But I am not seeing that translated into our season so far, the injuries not withstanding
by BruinFan96 on Sep 20, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Incomplete
Blitz gets good pressure UCLA needs to punt
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Special teams is the worst I've seen EVER in one game
Another huge punt return by Arizona, not that it matters.
by uclaisthebest123 on Sep 20, 2008 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeez
How many yards does zona have on punt returns
by brewinz on Sep 20, 2008 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
God - We Have A LOT Of Work To Do On Special Teams
Especially on punt returns.
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 20, 2008 3:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
coverage
do we really need a special teams coach if this is what end up with? this is terrible. Every game this year. Perez and Forbath were already solid, so you don’t attribute this to Ganz. He orchestrated one blocked punt this year, but that is the end of the positives I have for special teams.
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 3:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm
Are these A-holes really gonna try to tack on another touchdown?
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 3:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's all good
CBH will get us some revenge against the Mildcats. I expect our Ben Ball Warriors to give Viagra Lute a solid beat down
As for football…well, CRN will right the ship with time.
by norcald503 on Sep 20, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey norcal
where were you all day?
any news on that test a few weeks back? hoping for good news for you.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tough one
Well, this doesn’t make my Saturday afternoon any fun. At least I’ll get to go to the Rose Bowl next weekend to root the Blue and Gold on.
by McNown to Farmer on Sep 20, 2008 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
tough loss
oh well im still in even with basketball season upcoming
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 20, 2008 3:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I really worry about recruiting
$c already has around 10 fantastic commitments, the worst of which is still rated as well as our best (Brehaut). We are not going to attract a lot of good recruits here the way we play. About the only thing Neu can sell is playing time and the fact that just about anyone could stand out as a fantastic player on a roster like this. Very tough uphill battle here.
by sponkey21 on Sep 20, 2008 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Well everyone
this was the first game I got to watch this year. Not the result we were looking for, but I’d rather be a Bruin than a Wildcat today, tomorrow, and every other day for the rest of eternity. Thanks for hanging in there to the end. It’s gonna be a long road this year, and maybe for another year or two after that, but I still have hope for the future, and that’s something I didn’t have the last few years.
I’m out of Summer Ale. Hope the Oktoberfest is out!
66, hope home is ready soon.
peace, BN.
greg in denver
by gbruin on Sep 20, 2008 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why are we playing Craft?
Just a simple question for the board. Why is Craft playing. He has had 12 quarters to do something and has failed miserably in 11 of them…Even if one of the freshmen is a disaster, how would it be any different. It is clear tha Craft found his level at the community college level. I realize that there is not a single player on offense who is a Division 1/BCS level player, so I am not blaming Craft for this; however, since the season is a bust, why not get experience for the freshmen. I am tired of watching Johnson drop passes, offense giving up sacks or holding, Austin going in slow motion, Thierot chop blocking, and Craft making stupid decisions…
by Gary72 on Sep 20, 2008 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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