BN Gameday: Oregon Open Thread
by Nestor on Oct 10, 2009 12:00 PM PDT
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We will stick with the defensive theme even though the hot story is the QB situation for both teams. Can our defense redeem itself after last weekend's outing against Stanford? Can Brian Price and co. set the tone right out of the gate in their first series today at the Rose Bowl. Here is to our defense shining in a bounce back Saturday and setting up rest of CRN's second season at UCLA.
Bruins and Ducks will kickoff around 12:30 p.m. at the Rose Bowl. We will have to put up Rich Gannon and the insufferable David Norrie on ABC. I hope someone has given David the message that it is ok for him to show his blue and gold colors on national tv.
If you still need to get caught up on all of our notes concerning this game from last few weeks, you can do so by checking out our full coverage here. If you are looking to track the game online you can also keep your tabs open to the official site and WWL's game page.
Let's get this game thread started.
Fire away.
GO BRUINS.
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Masoli, Glasper are out
<a href=“http:// ”http://twitter.com/OregonFootball/status/4766324492" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/OregonFootball/status/4766324492" target="new">According to Oregon Football’s Twitter.
QB Nate Costa, CB Anthony Gildon to make their first career starts for Oregon
Email: bearsnecessities@gmail.com
by Avinash Kunnath on Oct 10, 2009 12:04 PM PDT reply actions
LINK FAIL
<a href=“http:// ”http://twitter.com/OregonFootball/status/4766324492" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/OregonFootball/status/4766324492" target="new">LINK
Email: bearsnecessities@gmail.com
by Avinash Kunnath on Oct 10, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Uhh, not sure what's going on with the link thing
Here’s the actual link: http://twitter.com/OregonFootball/status/4766324492
Email: bearsnecessities@gmail.com
by Avinash Kunnath on Oct 10, 2009 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
To N wrt the spread
I also think that it’s the schematic advantage of the spread that makes great athletes looks lost and out of place. It confuses defenses and can punish those that play fast, aggressive, and undisciplined (I think Georgia’s D possesses these qualities)
Good point
To me the key to stopping spread defenses is having those big/fast athletes who can fit in either as LB or SS or play a hybrid position. Akeem Ayers is the guy on our defense who seems like the perfect counter weapon. I was under the impression that Georgia defense has lot of athletes like Akeem. So surprised that they are having a hard time with this. On the other hand, from what I can remember from Tennessee they play more of a pro-set offense and our defense matched up well against them.
Masoli
He isn’t in pads, not going to even be an option obviously
There's no one in the world that wants to beat UCLA more than _______.
by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 10, 2009 12:08 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Let The 8-Claps Start Here In The Twin Cities!!!
CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP….
U—-C—-LllllllA……UCLA Fight Fight Fight!!!!
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 10, 2009 12:09 PM PDT reply actions
Just wondering
When did we start with the long L…..? When I was in school it was just UCLA, no draging out the L.
WOW
Jon Gold is announcing commitment of OL Chris Ward to UCLA. This would be another blockbuster get.
Sweet!
My H.S. alma mater! It is good that we are getting in there, when in the past it pretty much was a $UC* pipeline. Rollinson is a $UC* alum . . .
by orlandobruin on Oct 10, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
CRN has done a great job reestablishing connections with Rollinson’s program. Rollinson has been coming to lot of UCLA practices.
That is GREAT to hear!
Didn’t know that.
by orlandobruin on Oct 10, 2009 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Weird Game In Lawrence
Jayhawks back on top of Moo U again.
Goofy Gophs finish off Purdue here in MPLS.
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 10, 2009 12:17 PM PDT reply actions
34-30 KU
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 10, 2009 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
First time starter at CB
Weve got to go deep today.
Go Bruins!
Yes
Landing Ward after getting Jones is huge! another solid pickup for Rick and staff.
LOL!!!
I’m sure whatever they decide to wear today will be uniformly UGLY!
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 10, 2009 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Very interested to see how Prince will do today. Nice to see that Franklin is on pace for over 1000 yards this season…
Believe
Ward’s replacement is Boyett, freshman. done very well filling in. Ducks have many athletes on D. I was hoping banged up secondary might allow Prince to stretch field a bit. Anxious to see what he can do. Front 4 has been getting pressure on opposing QBs and forcing them to get rid of the ball pretty quickly. Big test for bruin line today.
That is unbelievable
Crompton looked like Montana today. countdown until bulldog fans call for Richt’s head. 06 all over again.
I agree about Richt
Reading fans comments on their board, they are calling for his head again. He has done very well.
no news on Tebow? assuming game time decision. Tigers tough at home, especially at night. Not sure how good Brantley is.
game stream?
We’re getting Ohio St./Wisc out here on ABC. Anyone know of any online stream?
Try this one
not sure if it is working:
Good job Kevin
New helmet with more chin/jaw protection. Got to keep yourself healthy kid, we need you.
Prince looks rusty
Gotta shake those cobwebs off
by DannyJay01 on Oct 10, 2009 12:38 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Offense looks good
Prince is shaking off the rust: missed two easy throws that would have got us a first down. Got to make the throws dude.
Passing game
It’s early, but I like that our guys are finding space in their defense to get open. If only Kevin could hit them in the numbers, we’d be rolling.
by Bellerophon on Oct 10, 2009 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Prince definitely looking rusty
wasn’t sure if the oregon defender got back onside tho
by insomniacslounge on Oct 10, 2009 12:39 PM PDT reply actions
yikes
hope it’s rust. pretty easy thows. let’s go D
That's what I'm talking about!!!!
by DannyJay01 on Oct 10, 2009 12:41 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
He has to do a better job of going and getting the ball instead of having it come to him.
by orlandobruin on Oct 10, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Hard punt to field
But he should have done better.
Honestly, I don’t like having him back there: he’s one of our key WRs and I don’t like risking him getting injured returning punts.
I’d love to see what Thigpen or Carroll can do back there. They have the speed and I think anything we can do to get the ball in their hands is good for our Bruins.
by Bellerophon on Oct 10, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm done w/ Austin as a returner
especially w/ Knox and Thigpen as options
by insomniacslounge on Oct 10, 2009 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't forget Carroll
That kid is blazing fast.
by Bellerophon on Oct 10, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice JF
way to get some yards out of that. Let’s go Bruins!!
There's a nice pass
as an aside, it’s comical how much forward progress college refs give on plays like that
by insomniacslounge on Oct 10, 2009 12:46 PM PDT reply actions
Nice pitch and catch
Prince to Embree for a first down.
And I love that Embree had two Ducks on him and still didn’t go down. Guy has great size. I’d love to see us put more balls high for him to go jump and get over shorter defenders: he has the height and the size to win those balls in the air.
need a stream please
cant get espn360… someone help ;p
Jet ski
Really coming into his own he seems to just gain gain gain with every carry
by DannyJay01 on Oct 10, 2009 12:48 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
sure does
let’s hope 3rd series is the charm
by insomniacslounge on Oct 10, 2009 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
He'll settle down
Natural to be a bit jittery.
figured first couple
of series Prince might be out of sync. Freshman coming back from broken jaw against Oregon D, not an easy task.
To be realistic
Prince is going to be rusty for a good chunk of the first half.
I think we need to keep it close, within one score going into half. If we can keep the Ducks from building a huge lead, I like our chances in the second half, once Prince gets back up to game speed and into rhythm.
I know we were all hoping he’d lead us down the field, but give him some time and it’ll work out.
We just need to rely on our defense this half.
"One of the most spectacular campuses in America."
Negative. It is THE most spectacular campus in the world.
to be fair...
Cambridge and Oxford are just jawdropping, though in a completely different setting.
by bruinhoo on Oct 10, 2009 1:11 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Dickson
is a monster. changet things so much. James can be scary.
that was a serious loss
of containment, but still incomplete!
Rahim has also looked a bit off too
Hopefully, his head is clear and he’ll back into rhythm soon
by insomniacslounge on Oct 10, 2009 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Penalty on Oregon
If we can win that battle, we’re going to be solid.
And I like our chances given they have some new options on both sides of the ball and we have guys coming back.
Back to back false starts, keep them off balance!
Bob O. (Signholder #3)
Would have been nice
If they grabbed the ball and got us more yardage/points, but I’ll take it!
by Bellerophon on Oct 10, 2009 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the ESPN360 feed is lagging....
Bob O. (Signholder #3)
WOOO HHOOOOOOO!!!!
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 10, 2009 12:56 PM PDT reply actions
who was that with the block? Looks like someone busted up the middle
And nice pass btw
I think every guy everywhere...
…who plays Madden or NCAA Football always calls PA on 2nd and short. It’s so obvious. :)
by Bellerophon on Oct 10, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
They sniffed that one out no problem
by DannyJay01 on Oct 10, 2009 12:59 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Forbath's range, nice - but lets get the TD!
damnit, just lost 4 yards
The quandry:
ESPN360 has better resolution, buts lags badly…..
Bob O. (Signholder #3)
good flag (bailed us out though)
Took him down well before the ball got there, but it was a bad pass
Nice flag
But prince had a receiver open right below paulson
by DannyJay01 on Oct 10, 2009 1:00 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Good call
If you look closely, Paulsen was being held by the defender as Prince was releasing. The PI wasn’t just the take-down but the tug that impeded Paulsen from even getting to the spot.
keep the penalties
coming. so impressed with Franklin and his patience.
good play call
love the circle route there
by insomniacslounge on Oct 10, 2009 1:03 PM PDT reply actions
That a way to play pitch and catch!
by DannyJay01 on Oct 10, 2009 1:03 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
????
is that not true? i hadn’t heard anything either way
by insomniacslounge on Oct 10, 2009 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes he was demoted to 3rd string this week
Coaches didn’t like what they saw in game film from Stanford game.
i c
i don’t see why there’s anything wrong w/ norrie mentioning it then. seems like pertinent information
oh well..agree to disagree….now let’s just punch this ball in!
by insomniacslounge on Oct 10, 2009 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Franklin hurt, great read by Prince to Moline
This is the difference between last year and this year: our starting HB goes down and it’s no problem.
Depth is huge: Coleman, Ramirez, Thigpen, Knox.
one of those carries should have been given to a fullback
in my opinion, moline or theriot both have a little mike alstott in them
by insomniacslounge on Oct 10, 2009 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's man up
Punch it in. Either we get a TD or give them the ball at the 1 foot line. Settling for 3 is a KD move.
Let's Go Bruins!!!
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 10, 2009 1:06 PM PDT reply actions
A!!!!
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 10, 2009 1:08 PM PDT reply actions
Awful.
Just awful. Has the game passed Chow by?
by orlandobruin on Oct 10, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Give Oregon credit
Hell of a stand
by DannyJay01 on Oct 10, 2009 1:09 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Dammit there was a hold in the end zone
but the ref didn’t have the stones to throw the flag
by insomniacslounge on Oct 10, 2009 1:09 PM PDT reply actions
C'mon "D" Gotta Stuff Em Here
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 10, 2009 1:09 PM PDT reply actions
Has UCLA thrown the ball into the end zone all season?
Passing TDs, if I recall, have occurred when we cathc and run it in.
On both sides of the ball, totally demoralizing on the team.
We need a few really good plays, someone to step up, otherwise we risk getting way to demoralized.
How difficult it is to sprint outside
from the goal line or take advantage of our good TEs? Just awful calls by Chow. Pathetic.
I'm ok going to the middle
but give it to a fullback w/ a little head of a steam rather than sneaking w/ the QB w/ the healing broken jaw
by insomniacslounge on Oct 10, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I cannot agree with you more.
That failure was on the coaches.
by orlandobruin on Oct 10, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I need to cool down at bit.
Gettin really worked up right now. The Ducks are RIPE for the picking and we are not getting it done right now. on offense or special teams.
by orlandobruin on Oct 10, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
did that land inside the 10 initially?
my memory is clouded w/ rage at the moment
by insomniacslounge on Oct 10, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
wow
we deserve that. lets start from our one inch line.. Come on throw deep.. Now would be the time to call a deep pass on 1st down.
God dammit...
…Austin needs to go as our PR/KR. This kind of crap needs to end. With our young offense, special teams has to set us up with better position or we’re going to struggle all season.
Bush push
Could have used one of those on our last drive
by DannyJay01 on Oct 10, 2009 1:18 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
For the love of God
Will somebody teach prince to slide?!?
by DannyJay01 on Oct 10, 2009 1:21 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
i'm ok w/ the no slide there
big 1st down there
by insomniacslounge on Oct 10, 2009 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I kinda had the reaction of more of a worried mother
As weird as that sounds
by DannyJay01 on Oct 10, 2009 1:25 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
there are no dumb challenges
when pac 10 refs are involved
by insomniacslounge on Oct 10, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Jet Ski
He looks dinged up. Maybe Thigpen’s speed or Ramirez need to step up.
Looks like prince is starting to find his form
Second half should be interesting
by DannyJay01 on Oct 10, 2009 1:24 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
He doesn't have the body
And the ability to freakishly run into a pile and make it out. But he’s got a great future, I think.
Let's Go Bruins!!
C’mon!
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 10, 2009 1:26 PM PDT reply actions
Thiggie to the corners
we need his speed to go outside, not inside. Ducks too strong inside.
Thigpen!
damn that kid is exciting. Prince 8 straight
Austin
Took a nice lick on that obe
by DannyJay01 on Oct 10, 2009 1:27 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Smart hold by the Oregon DB
he was toast
by insomniacslounge on Oct 10, 2009 1:28 PM PDT reply actions
Missed opportunity
Carroll should have had that
by DannyJay01 on Oct 10, 2009 1:29 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Austin with a great catch
While being hit. That’s what we need him to do, and only that. No more punt returning, please.
Great speed by Carroll but he’s got to bring that ball in. Should be 1st down on the Oregon 10 or 11.
wow
kid is tough, nice run. scares me a bit, let’s go!!!
Let's see a fake punt haha
Why not?
by DannyJay01 on Oct 10, 2009 1:32 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Don't know about that...
…Medlock was kind of weak.
Dude was able to drop the ball in the end zone all day, every day his freshman year, and it went downhill from there. Guy would blast a 50+ yarder, but then miss an easy 20 yarder.
And there was that whole DUI and leaving his friend in his totaled car thing. Not exactly a Bruin to be proud of.
But I love Forbath. Dude is money. Consistent and has a great leg.
And since we’re on the subject, I’m down with Locke and his ability to put the ball in the end zone on kickoff. Rotstein was terrible. Just absolutely terrible.
Another observation when Prince is QB instead of Craft
Neuheisel seems a lot more relaxed on the sidelines.
by insomniacslounge on Oct 10, 2009 1:34 PM PDT reply actions
To hell with the fake punt
Forbath has a boot!
by DannyJay01 on Oct 10, 2009 1:35 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Not a bad drive
After getting pinned down so deep. Plus lot of breather for our D. Now the special teams need to lock them down deep.
Forbath!!!!
crazy! he kicked two 50 plus against sdsu, both with distance.
Norrie agrees.
FWIW, said he is lock to make an NFL roster.
by orlandobruin on Oct 10, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
We needed that 2nd time out... I hope :0)
I’m feeling better about our future. Let’s go Bruins! let’s get a 3 and out and drive down and score to end the half. The Oregon Offense is going to be cold.
Have the SEC and PAC 10 switched roles?
Lots of defensive battles this season in the PAC, while over in the SEC it looks like the Hawai’i and the WAC.
haven't watched South Carolina have you?
Under winter skies
We stand glorious
And with Oden on our side
We are victorious
Do I get free health insurance?
by DannyJay01 on Oct 10, 2009 1:41 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Just about to post that.
We are leading with the shoulder.
by orlandobruin on Oct 10, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
long drive by offense followed by solid defense
i like this pattern
by insomniacslounge on Oct 10, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Ayers is legit
Dude has some real skills. Look forward to watching him for the next few seasons before he makes the jump to Sundays.
WOW!
Great field position! We need to capatalize. We need atouch down. This could be a huge step forward for our Offensive Unit!
Let's Go Bruins!!!!!!
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 10, 2009 1:44 PM PDT reply actions
I'm so excited... I just can't hide it...
ok maybe ive had a couple beers. i won’t sing any more. I promise.
What, no Van Halen verse?
Norrie would like it!
by orlandobruin on Oct 10, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
on the kicking side
on the receiving side, not so much
by insomniacslounge on Oct 10, 2009 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
it's only poor playcalling in hindsight
Thigpen looked great on run #1. He does that again on run #2 and the offense is cookin
by insomniacslounge on Oct 10, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Norrie just said he’s been very impressed by Norm Chow’s playcalling. Do these guys watch the games? l don’t think it’s been horrible, but certainly very predictable.
i dont think playcalling is a big deal…certainly overrated part of coaching
by jtthirtyfour on Oct 10, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Interesting
jtthirtyfour … I’d love to hear expand more on that argument when you have a chance. Would love to hear it.
+1
People around me are complaining about it, but are you going to fire norm?
There's no one in the world that wants to beat UCLA more than _______.
by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 10, 2009 1:57 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
wow
who would have predicted a shut out ducks offense.
Didn't think it would be 3-0
But I’ll take it so long as we stay ahead
I'll take the 3-0 lead at half
Keeping the Ducks’ explosive offense at 0 for the half is pretty solid.
Although you know they’re going to blame it all on Costa since he’s not Masoli. Dude has played well and not made any mistakes. Ducks’ playcalling just isn’t working against our defense and we’re controlling the time of possession.
If we keep it up, I’m liking our chances to squeak out a close one.
Gotta Take Advantage Of Opportunities We Get In 2nd Half
Still feel like we should be up 10-0 instead of 3-0. We can’t afford to miss out on easy scoring opportunities in 2nd half.
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 10, 2009 1:55 PM PDT reply actions
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