PB Unleashed: Fresno State Open Thread
by Nestor on Sep 27, 2008 12:00 PM PDT
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Here we go.
Thousands of Fresno State Bull Dog fans are invading the Rose Bowl this afternoon. They probably didn’t need UCLA’s ill advised ad blitz specifically targeting Fresno State fans inviting them to enjoy their team’s "first-ever win at the Rose Bowl" to get all fired up.
As for the Bruins, they will have each other, their coaching staff, and all the diehard, true blue fans from Bruin Nation rooting them on pull off an upset. May be the return of Kahlil Bell will give them a little boost:
Photo Credit: Jack Rosenfeld
The kickoff time is scheduled for 12:30 pm PST on ABC (regional coverage).
If you need to get caught up on all of our notes concerning this game from this game week, you can do so by going here. Also you can click on the links below under "Related Item" for updated game stats and track the game via UCLA's official site and WWL's game page.
Bruins are banged up. They will be undermanned. Let’s hope they can come out and play some inspired football, and work on to improve from the performance of last weekend. With that said time to get started with another game thread filled with our passion buckets.
Fire away.
GO BRUINS.
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Streaming the game
I am streaming the game again at bruinvideos.com again for you guys not in the west.
Thank You!!!
(I love it that I pay for a “sports package,” so I can get eleven channels that all show the same game.)
Love My Bruins
by Bruingirl83 on Sep 27, 2008 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Greetings to all
The game is not being shown here in Birmingham, therefore, rather than pay $22, Mr. BB have gone to the UAB campus because he can access ESPN 360 here.
The things we do for the love of our alma mater.
I've not seen us lose this year ... and I won't start now.
Thanks to Ike, I’ve not seen us lose. I’ve just seen us win. My trend will carry over, today.
Go Bruins!!!
sjh
You know, they have never lost a regular season game that I have attended
I think you are our good luck charm this season. Are you back in Houston? Did Mrs. 66 and Jen head out to Pasadena?
by bruinbabe2000 on Sep 27, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Got Power Thursday Night
Class of 67 is in Conn (another death in the family).
Jen is being a teenager, shopping for homecoming dresses and catching a flick.
Both golden retrievers, cheering on the Bruins with me.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Sep 27, 2008 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Based on what I've seen
it actually looks like there might be more red than blue. I hope it’s just the camera angles.
Oh boy
They take back a punt for 7 now? This could be a long day.
Still 4 quarters left!
A bad start is just a bad start. Let’s hope for a good finish.
wow.
Fresno St.‘s punt return for a TD was completely effortless, and that’s not a testament to the returner’s athleticism.
Our special teams have been weak all year, but
there is no excuse for not calling the incredibly obvious clip that freed up the touchdown lane.
by bornagainbruin on Sep 27, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Good run by Bell
Nice to see him running with some authority
Here we go
MUCH better drive going on now. Really excited about Embree in the coming years if he’s showing up like this in just his freshman year.
Real Test for Us
We’ve given up way too many first downs on 3rd down plays.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Sep 27, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Oy
Wasted timeout and we gave up the first. You can really tell that we’re a very new team.
Hey Guys
Got on here late as I had some things going on today. Unfortunately I don’t have the ESPN package that lets me get whatever game I want in the afternoon so I’m stuck with the Wisconny-Michigan game but am following our game on the ESPN game tracker.
GO BRUINS!!!!!!!
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:01 PM PDT reply actions
Hey BN
Just got in from son’s hockey practice. Did we really give up a punt return for a TD?!?!
Oh well, nice D there.
greg in denver
Worse than that
Austin returned the opening kick off 101 yards for a TD that was called back because of a hold. When we had to punt, they got a run back straight up the middle, untouched, for a TD.
sjh
Then I will have an angry boss on Monday
Because not only did his Gators lose, but his Redskins are losing to the Cowboys tomorrow.
by bruinbabe2000 on Sep 27, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I KNow I'm Behind Here....
But great pick by Price!!!!
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions
Holy Smokes..
Embree’s home is about 2 miles up the road. I may take his parents some cookies.
Love My Bruins
(
I see a big Tahoe every once in a while with a UCLA license plate holder, etc…(Of course I have one, plus a hat & poms in the back) and I always think it must be them…
Love My Bruins
Interesting Stats
Total Yards: 115:34 our advantage
Time of Possession: 9:47 – 5:13 our advantage
sjh
I don't know what the marketing team was thinking, but am glad DG put a stop to it
Otherwise it’d be WORSE
All Right!
Now let’s hope the “D” goes out and shuts em’ down again.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:21 PM PDT reply actions
Nice drive
Some nice balance. Good to see the run gain contributing. Even if we aren’t piling up yards, it looks effective enough so we don’t have to rely on the pass so much.
greg in denver
Grinding my teeth
on that kick off. Whew stopped
Aww man
What the hell, I thought they were throwing it out of bounds and then they wind up getting a First down.
Shit
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions
All Right Bruins - LET'S GO!!!
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:29 PM PDT reply actions
Wooooo Hooooooo!!!!!
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:31 PM PDT reply actions
Damn
Now that kind of nullifies the botched 2-point conversion they tried.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:32 PM PDT reply actions
Unfortunately,
I live in the south and I’m forced to watch Texas beat up on Arkansas.
Does anyone plan on posting a torrent for this game?
We're up by 3
Hopefully our defense can step up since they’re not on the field all day.
Austin
Someone must ahve talked to him. He seems to be really taking off upfield this week. Not so much dancing around anymore.
greg in denver
Austin returns across the 50
The offense has some fine field position to start, and Austin seems to be in the zone today
Offense starting to click
But some very atrocious plays on special teams.
We've run 14 plays and passed 6
taking pressure off of Craft with success in the running game.
We are averaging 4.9 yards a carry and 7.1 per pass.
sjh
Bad call, imo
Offense is clicking, defense is clicking, and its 4th and 1 at the FSU 38. That is tailor made for going for it.
by bornagainbruin on Sep 27, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
We need some killllller defensive plays now.
Bone-crunching, right-up-in-their-face defensive plays.
Love My Bruins
Exactly
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't see much red at the bowl
Looks like that “marketing” did not work
Fresno State converts on third down
and then is stopped emphatically at the line of scrimmage on 1st.
I heard a cheer
when the announcers were kissing pat hill’s ass on the air. Hopefully that means he got off the field under his own power.
Just needs some time
And a decent running game to kepp the D off balance.
Not a great arm, but ought to be able to manage the offense ok.
greg in denver
Nah
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Word was that he had a falling out with Sarkasian
And pom pom sided with Sarkasian.
by bruinbabe2000 on Sep 27, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Jeez - WHEN will these injuries stop?
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions
TV Commercial
Snap shots of each Pac-10 campus…
Nothing else is even close to Royce Hall.
greg in denver
my daughter
just asked me who has the best campus, of course UCLA
It still kills me
that “Academic Excellence” flashes when they show $C.
That makes milk shoot out of my nose.
by Space_Monkey on Sep 27, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Wish I'd have been lucky enough to actually go to UCLA
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
doh
craft is picked off. flag on the play.
roughing the passer on fresno state! WE GET THE BALL BACK!!!
whew!!!!!
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply actions
Doesn't look like he did
Interesting decision time now…
"I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody."
-Lily Tomlin
by uclaisthebest123 on Sep 27, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Going for it!
Here it is!
"I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody."
-Lily Tomlin
by uclaisthebest123 on Sep 27, 2008 2:00 PM PDT reply actions
Questionable spot, if you ask me
"I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody."
-Lily Tomlin
by uclaisthebest123 on Sep 27, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions
Gutsy Call Anyway....
This early in the ballgame.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions
Where is the pressure?
Classic 2-minute drill run on us and zero pressure on the QB. No blitzes? Someone please help me understand this philosophy?
Damn
Hate to give up a score right before the half.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions
Prevent D, prevents a win
I’ve never liked the end-of-half or end-of-game Prevent D that DW uses. It always seems to kill us. Remember @ Notre Dame 2 years ago? It’s like he gets really conservative, calls off the pressure and the opposing QB just moves down the field like a hot knife through butter.
Easy money and faithless women, red-eye whiskey for the pain...
I'm more of a NorCal girl
which is where we’re headed. LA is only good for UCLA and UCLA food.
But I’ve already ordered the sports pack to keep up with the UCLA teams. I am NOT going to be subjected to nonstop stanford/cal games.
Oh, Got It.
I was worried for you at first…I’m stuck out here in the Midwest, so my perspective has become one of total paranoia. My mistake.
Love My Bruins
Hmmm
Not sure I’d trust the offense in a time like this, but glad to see the coaches going for it.
greg in denver
Even if they don't score on this
it’s a great drill, and glad to see them taking shots.
greg in denver
FG!!!
Great showing with 48 seconds on the clock. Got the momentum back! Hopefully our defense can step up in the second half.
Good 1st Half
Now we gotta have this young team show that they can play for a full 60 minutes – or more if necessary.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions
A Few Shockers Around The Country Today
Ole Miss knocking off Florida 31-30; and Navy leads Wake Forest 17-0 AT Winston-Salem at the half.
Wisconny leads Michigan 19-0 in Ann Arbor at the half. The boo-birds are out in full force there. Man, now they’re having some REAL problems there.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions
Spoiled Wolverines
How much do they miss Lloyd Carr now? Sure, he couldn’t get past an Ohio St Univ (sorry The OSU is in Corvalis), but he had that team playing every New Years, and ran a clean respectable program.
Be careful what you ask for.
greg in denver
Making some progress
We talked last week about how we can’t just look at the scoreboard this season, but have to look for smaller improvements from week to week.
Running game – much better than the last 2 weeks. OL showing signs of improvement. Credit to Palcic?
Kick returns – Austin much more aggressive this week, and results show that.
QB – seems to be making sharper throws. Can’t carry the team. Will benefit from effective running game.
Punt coverage – back to the drawing board. Killed us last week, and makes it hard on the D.
Pass rush – biggest problem today. If we can’t pressure with our down lineman, we have so blitz someone.
D line – still vulnerable to runs to our right side. Need to tighten that and force longer 3rd downs.
I don’t think there is a huge quantum between FSU and Arizona, and BYU is very good, but I’m still not convinced they are top-10, so I think it’s fair to be encouragied by this first half compared to the last 8 quarters.
greg in denver
Where Are You At, Space?
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Where's the D??!
We have to tighten up our rushing defense, big time. I expect a bit more. Pretty good game by our Bruins though, they are playing tough and not giving up. Let’s tighten things up upfront and we’ll win this thing!
Also,
I am baking cookies. Laugh if you will, but I baked a (wonderful) almond chocolate cake during the TN game.
Love My Bruins
I DIDN"T
bake anything during that game, or AZ. SEE???
We don’t NEED the cookies…I just need to bake.
Love My Bruins
News updates
The $700 billion bailout – just wondering if the next time I double down with a 15 and the house is showing a King if my government will recognize my foolish business decisions and send some cash my way to keep me going.
Paul Newman. RIP. Wonder what $700 billion would do in the fight against cancer.
(just killing time at the half…)
greg in denver
Big plays
Subtract their punt return and the big TD run and we’re looking good. Tighten those things up, Bruin!
greg in denver
Tell me about it
I had to go up to Fresno a couple of times for my old job. Nast in the summer, foggy in the winter.
by bruinbabe2000 on Sep 27, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Good news, Fresno State didn't score a touchdown
Still within a TD of the lead. Come on offense, keep it up!
"I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody." -Lily Tomlin
by uclaisthebest123 on Sep 27, 2008 2:50 PM PDT reply actions
Now Is When We Need A Clock-Chewing Drive
Keep the chains moving by getting 1st downs and keeping our “D” off the field (and hopefully get a score, too).
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 2:51 PM PDT reply actions
Austin
making things happen on returns. I was wondering if he was going to be replaced before this game.
what is the update on Micah Reed
done for the game?
Dohn's blog says yes
Ramona Sherbourne says the OTHER knee is hurt, and he’s done for the day.
Bell picks up a few yards
then Coleman on 2nd down picks up 2 more. third down, Bell is back in.
LET’S GO!
You can say that again
Seems like a foreign concept this year… offense doing what it needs to do, defense is lacking. :P
"I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody." -Lily Tomlin
by uclaisthebest123 on Sep 27, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
just a FG, but
at least we’re matching the opponent’s momentum by scoring right back
something we didn’t do the last 2 weeks
greg in denver
The Important Thing
Is keeping ourselves into position to win.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions
Wish I Could Have Seen What Happened....
But from what you guys are saying it MUST be a horrible call.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions
He pushed him
He fell down, but I think he played it up for the refs and it worked.
by bruinbabe2000 on Sep 27, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
bad call, but...
really didn’t need to push the QB down at that point. Not a personal foul IMO, but not a smart move on our part either.
C'MON "D"!!!!!
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions
Good D
Forced a 3rd and long, brought a backer on the pass rush, incomplete. Even forced a holding penalty.
greg in denver
They weren't out of FG range though, so ...
If you give anyone too many chances they’ll score. Especially since FS has been making several big plays this afternoon.
WHY did we do that?
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 3:11 PM PDT reply actions
Terrible defense today
DW gets a big fat F today. Absolutely inexcusable, not with the offense playing this way.
I think 66 can now remove his “wait and see” approach and call it like it is: this defense is not good.
I am trying to be relentlessly optimistic
But, DW and his D has got to do a better job.
Last 3 games haven’t shown much.
sjh
FS has made several big plays this afternoon
Considering that, you would think the coaches would not decide to risk another one?
Instead of a FG, we give up a TD
Sorry Coach, but bad choice not to decline that holding call.
Now I'm very unhappy
We finally have an offense that is clicking (although FSU’s D is pretty bad) and we are allowing big plays. This is turning into a shootout, not good for us. Will we have any games where both sides will play well together?
No doubt
Can’t afford to fall behind by 2 scores now.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 3:15 PM PDT reply actions
momentum has changed to the red people
Easy money and faithless women, red-eye whiskey for the pain...
looks like a pick
but in the first place, we can’t rely on the pass game to move the chains. putting ourselves in 3rd and long is a killer.
greg in denver
I found myself saying that all game
and not getting answered when we needed a big stop. DeWayne Walker’s D is very, very mediocre. I hope Rick’s got his eye on a replacement for next season soon. What are we averaging, 38.3 pts/ game!? Holy shit! We allow big plays, we allow clutch 3rd down conversions and just everything in general sucks so badly on this D.
On a day when the O-Line showed HUGE improvement, the running game came alive and Craft had a day where he didn’t turn the ball over and we got 235 yds rushing – to have it blown by Dynomite is really a nightmare.
by Seanny Rotten on Sep 27, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Gotta Hold 'Em Here
This could be the ballgame for us.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 3:21 PM PDT reply actions
how many points
are they going to give up this year?
defense is killing us now
not sure I see us scoring 15 more, let alone what else FSU may add.
greg in denver
Ok folks, I'm outta here
Gotta go get prettied up for a dinner party. Hopefully the mojo changes. But I am not happy with our D at all today, they have been awful. Last year we were in the top 10 in 3rd down defense. This year, we are in the bottom 20. And people were clamoring for DW as our head coach. Not impressed.
I'm trying to stay nice but
Chow is doing more with less and
DW is doing less with more
DW head coaching material? Not even DC material.
sjh
on the positive note
our offense seems to be improving.
On the negative side, our defense seems to be regressing as the year goes on.
How about a blitz every now and then?
Did DW lose tha page of the playbook?
Simply Not Putting A Full 60 Minutes On Both Sides Of The Ball
Especially on “D” today and it shows.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 3:25 PM PDT reply actions
never seen that before
blocked PAT to the house…could be big!!!
GO BRUINS!!!
Essentially a FG
They lose 1 we gain 2, so it’s a +3 overall change.
a little better
since no change of possession for the points
by gradstudentbruin on Sep 27, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
offense and special teams showing signs of progress
defense lagging, just need to put it together. it has to come
Still A Full 15 Minutes To Play
A TON of time but we’ve got to put a long, clock-chewing drive together and keep our “D” off the field for awhile.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions
The only way we win is they never play again
They are terrible, not tired.
We need scores and for them to fumble punts.
I don’t want to see this D again, today.
sjh
Embree
damn I like this kid, could be a big star. Just get Dominque to stay focused and play hard.
I Keep Thinking..
Three years hence, we’ll have all these uber-experienced sophomore players…could be great.
Love My Bruins
stanford fan here..........
this game is odd…..but entertaining…….I think UCLA is gonna make it come down to the last possession.
Miss you Kotch......Love you Trent
by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 27, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions
lets get some tennessee magic
KC and the D need to step up big in 4th
GO BRUINS!!!
heck if I know.........
Depends on the week…..they looked good against Or St…and good in the first half against ASU…….then sucked against TCU the entire game….and then the first half of San Jose St…….but somehow they are 2-2….and Washington isnt all that good…….Stanford’s D is good…..but the offense (especially QB) is awful.
Miss you Kotch......Love you Trent
by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 27, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
EXACTLY What We Needed Here
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 3:34 PM PDT reply actions
Here we go!!!!!!!!!
The train……………Moline baby
YES!!!!!!!!!!
that drive looked PRETTY…coleman, chane the train, craft were HUGE
GO BRUINS!!!
They Smell Heavenly.
E-mail me a delivery address, 66, and I will overnight you folks some.
Love My Bruins
We're seeing the improvements unfold before
our eyes fellow bruins. Chow and Palcic making it happen on the offensive side.
DW and defesne..not so much
Fresno loves being in shootouts apparently
Miss you Kotch......Love you Trent
by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 27, 2008 3:39 PM PDT reply actions
Let's see..
If we give up a TD, but block the PAT again for 2, then score another touchdown ourselves on the ensuing drive, and repeat that 4 times….yeah, we can come back!
greg in denver
Holy shit
I guess DW doesn’t want to look like an ass with what chow and palcic are doing on the other side of the football
There you go!
Bring the pressure early, force a 3rd and long, then keep things short, and get the ball back. Perfect!
greg in denver
If I ever meet Brian Price in a dark alleyway...
… I hope I’m not carrying a football.
C'mon offense
good field position and momentum is n our side.
Price
is a beast, tons of talent. damn, how did the bruins get him?
btw, hell of a comeback going on in michigan
27 unanswered against wisconsin, woverines leading 27-19
Red
These announcers and cameramen are fruity for it….. Getting irritating!
by Desert Brewin' Fan on Sep 27, 2008 3:46 PM PDT reply actions
You guys are about three plays ahead of Yahoo sports
Keep it coming
C'mon Bruins!!!!!
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 3:49 PM PDT reply actions
Don't tell me we fumbled..........
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 27, 2008 3:50 PM PDT reply actions
still got time
this is where the D earns their stripes
GO BRUINS!!!
What the fuck is the D doing
the guy was alone. two first downs in a row..c’mon d…we need a stop
A fumble, the holding call opportunity, kickoff touchdown holding call, punt returned for a TD...
I think we should be winning this game.
those things add up
we just aren’t good enough this year to consistently overcome those sort of things.
greg in denver
uhh QB pressure please
damn
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 27, 2008 3:54 PM PDT reply actions
why are our guys so soft
man up!!!!
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 27, 2008 3:55 PM PDT reply actions
that failed 4 th and 1
hurt
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 27, 2008 3:56 PM PDT reply actions
the fumble in the red zone
declineing the holding call
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 27, 2008 3:57 PM PDT reply actions
clock is an issue
incredibly, we have all 3 time outs left.
again, a former coach is mystified as this circumstance.
greg in denver
it doesn't look as if we'll be able
to pull it out this time around. Great improvements by the offense and terrible regression by the D. Big mistake to not decline that penalty.
Big mistake was to have faith in this D
Not a terrible decision if the D could stop them. They have a weak FG kicker.
sjh
not declining the penalty
gave us 10 yards *before the down….but then with prevent defense the best we could have hoped for was a 5 yard gain. was 5 yards diff on the FG really worth the risk?
by gradstudentbruin on Sep 27, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it was a bad decision to have faith in the D
I can explain the theory, but I would not trust this D or DC to make the decision fruitful.
With this D, we should have declined the penalty.
CRN is trying to convince this team he has faith in them. The 4th and 1, taking the penalty those are decisions to show trust.
sjh
I would too
since we have’nt really stopped them on third, and it’s fairly short.
My personal hope is that they kick it.
sorry to say this but
3 to 5 wins seems more and more like a reality
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 27, 2008 4:01 PM PDT reply actions
Cal has early lead over Col St.
I’m going up to Berkeley next month, hope bruins can give them a game. I like the progress I’m seeing today.
FAIL
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 27, 2008 4:03 PM PDT reply actions
Its over
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 27, 2008 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
damn.
their 4th and 1 now versus our 4th and 1 in the first half. there’s the difference.
greg in denver
Hate to say it, but...
This little WAC team is hungrier, has more heart and just plain wants it more than our Bruins.
Easy money and faithless women, red-eye whiskey for the pain...
well FSU is a pretty veteran laden team
Miss you Kotch......Love you Trent
by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 27, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
In the beginning of the year
everyone felt that we may be able to stay in games if our D wasn’t tired. What the hell happened to them today because the offense gave them the rest they needed?
games like this ruin your whole weekend
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 27, 2008 4:06 PM PDT reply actions
relentless optimism
non-conference game, O showed TONS of improvement, Austin was good returning it…just need to get the D back in gear
GO BRUINS!!!
real classy fresno state
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 27, 2008 4:08 PM PDT reply actions
agree
bruins should have won, definitely had their chances.
FS
has a good QB but did not impress me as a team
by gradstudentbruin on Sep 27, 2008 4:09 PM PDT reply actions
SUPER
proud of our offense…and special teams. They have improved so much, and they were so determined…
Love My Bruins
but we lost
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 27, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
But NOT
because our offense couldn’t move the ball. That, in and of itself, is important.
Love My Bruins
well
at least usc lost for what it’s worth
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 27, 2008 4:09 PM PDT reply actions
amen to that
One Game at a time the Mike Scioscia way.
by deejayelleseven on Sep 27, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Have to Give Praise
to Brian Price, though. If anyone knows, is he a vocal leader for the defense? He may need to get loud.
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Thanks BN
for everyone still loving and supporting this team. Gotta focus on the good things today.
Thanks MbootyMah for the link to watch it.
66, glad you are home safe and sound (and wired). Hoping SE Texas is getting back to normal.
greg in denver
A game of mistakes
1. Holding call on a TD return (although to be fair the TD might not have happened without the holding)
2. Allow punt return for a FS TD
3. Fumble (although to be fair it was a great tackle and he had the ball secure)
4. Accepting a holding call, turning a 4th and 12 FG into a 3rd and 22 TD.
5. Missed 4th and 1 conversion
6. Numerous times we could not stop them on 3rd down (most important).
7. Some really bad calls by SPTRs
troof
whats SPTRs?
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by deejayelleseven on Sep 27, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Numbers 4, 5
we can fix. Maybe 1 and 3 also.
- is the killer this week, and our biggest challenge for the weeks ahead.
7 is baseline.
Right now, those things are too much for our team to overcome.
It won’t always be that way, though.
greg in denver
defense
given up avg. of 422 yards in last 3 games
totally pleased with the offense
This loss does not sting to much because of their performance
Having Bell back was nice to see
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by deejayelleseven on Sep 27, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
never thought they would score
this much and gain 385 yards. offense looking much better
very tough loss
rebuilding continues. Have faith my bruin brothers and sisters. we knew it was going to be a rough year. I like to see freshman get experience. Coleman, Embree and others looking good.
true
cant get too down even though its rough to see
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by deejayelleseven on Sep 27, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
thanks so Nestor and others
great info everyday, keep up good work.
Reed only injury today?
staying healthy is key
we better beat washington state next week
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by deejayelleseven on Sep 27, 2008 4:18 PM PDT reply actions
I could be wrong
but I think what makes this loss a disappointment is that our offense did what it was asked to do. You can see the progress as the weeks go by. I don’t think that we want to see what has been seen by experts as our strong point (the D) become our weak point. Today, that is exactly what happened. This was a close one for them to lose to a ranked team. DW needs to not sleep this whole week and fix the D. I hope that DW responds to the pressure that is going to be going his way because we see the improvements happening. I’m proud of the effort from the players. I know we all expect a rough road, but we also shouldn’t use that as an excuse for every loss. Again, I do remain optimistic that we can make the improvements. We’re moving in the right direction. Thanks Neu for instilling hope in our program.
Defense did not get it done
I’m sorry defense fans. 8min drive and no stop. kinda goes to show something needs work on defense
You're Right.
Our offense earned a win today. They made some mistakes, of course, but they definitely earned a “W.”
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Cougs are horrible
lost their starting QB, that is a must win
yeah but the cougs always play us tough for some odd reason it seems
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by deejayelleseven on Sep 27, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Why did they not let Bell run the last drive?
I am not sure if freshmen running in that situation was a wise call. But then if he didn’t fumble and made a TD, it would have been a wise call.
I am encouraged
very disappointed in the first half defense (I thought we played way too soft) We were better in the second half, but couldn’t stop the run.
I am very pleased with the offense. very happy to see what we saw. I think the key to evaluating this season will be improvement game to game and recruiting. if the defense takes the next step next week, I will be very happy.
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by silverlakebruin on Sep 27, 2008 4:24 PM PDT reply actions
very upset at the phantom PI and roughing the passer call
that gave Fresno to first downs on a touchdown drive. I think that really hurt the defense and their aggressiveness.
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by silverlakebruin on Sep 27, 2008 4:25 PM PDT reply actions
such a horrible call
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by deejayelleseven on Sep 27, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Question:
My husband asked me this morning why UCLA never plays “easy” non-conference opponents. I’d always thought that went back to Donahue, for some reason, but….
Not that I disagree with it, at all, but…can someone explain that?
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DW Questions
I realize that the defense, recruited by DW has holes in speed and experience, but how do you rationalize being so thoroughly outcoached. I can understand our woeful outside defense, pathetic pass rush, sad pass defense, but the screen that scored the touchdown was classic DW. In fact, I know this will not be a popular take, but I am getting tired of the never say live defense. Can anyone outside of the USC game TWO YEARS AGO, think of a time when DW’s defense did NOT give up a key score. This year they may hold the record for opposition red zone efficiency. I hope we can eventually recruit Division 1 quality, but until then get a personality that is not the “surrender” mentaility that has characterized this year’s defense. We now know that it was NOT just the offense’s incompetence that led to 59-0 losses. Last year’s Utah and every game this year, save Tennessee has been a defensive embarassment….
by Gary72 on Sep 27, 2008 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Biting My Tongue
I could not agree with you more.
I am trying to restrain myself — I’ve consistently said that if CRN wants DW, I want DW.
But, I’m not sure CRN was given a free choice. After all, there we the threats that we’d lose our gold star recruiting class if DW left.
I’m fighting the urge to put up a fan post on this topic.
I’m going to turn off my computer.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Sep 27, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Do it.
38.25 pts a game when you had a whole Spring, Summer and Fall to plan for the beginning to this season? I don’t care if you had nothing but freshmen, there’s no excuse for that level of performance in the PAC – 10 and for UCLA.
by Seanny Rotten on Sep 27, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
agree!!
Our defense should have been more dominant. Our players are better individual players than Fresno State players. Fresno players weren’t even recruited by UCLA. And UCLA players probably never considered a WAC school. What happened today is our defense was out coached by Fresno’s offensive coaches.
tough to replace
Davis, Taylor, Horton, etc., but defense should be playing better. The “tired” or “on the field too long” arguement shouldn’t apply this time. Lack of pass rush is killing the D. tackling has been lacking as well. Lots of work to be done.
No Pass Rush
is KILLING us. Where is it? We have some very talented players, but somehow we just cannot get them near the oppoent’s QB…EVER? USC big-time defense completely underestimated OSU’s entire offense—what is our excuse here?
Surely, we expected this QB to put the ball in the air.
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