BN Gameday: Arizona Second Half Thread
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 5:00 PM PDT
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Well. It could have been lot worse. UCLA is down in the desert by a score of 3-13 (should have been 14 as Arizona missed an extra point). Here is the box score. The game in reality hasn't been that close.
Arizona's spread offense has been moving up and down pretty effortlessly against Chuck Bullough's conservative defense. They have already rolled up 260 yards of offense. Except for 3 great interceptions (Moore with 2 of them and Jerzy with a great pick) our defense hasn't done much stop Foles and co. Interestingly 2 of those picks came when defense ... wait for it ... exerted some pressure with blitzes.
As for our offense we look ineffective. While we did a decent job of moving the ball here and there we are killing ourselves with the same old story. We are making stupid mistakes in key situations. We are jumping offsides, holding at the OL, not executing when the game is on the line. Sure the refs are being typical SPTRs but we have to play through it.
Not sure how the second half will turn out. I'd like to be positive and think somehow we are in the game. But we need a sense of aggression and purpose from our team. Hopefully we will see it in the second half. I will be around the threads in the second half. However, it will be rye carrying us into our post game thread.
We are not going away anywhere. We are going be with our team till the final play. Carry on.
GO BRUINS.
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unbelievably only down by 10
the game is winnable if we decide we want to win it.
Hopefully the coaching staff can put in the right players and call the right plays.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What ever happened to Coleman?
He was our best pass protecting back early on and racking up yards on the ground. I thought he was doing well, but has been MIA the last 6 quarters.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 5:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What happened to our running game in general
Despite the fact that our RBs seem comparatively more advanced than Prince, it boggles my mind that we go away from our running game so much and just start chucking the ball as soon as we get behind. Especially when it is only a 10 point game.
by bruinponcho on Oct 24, 2009 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially last week.
The run was working and they almost exclusively to the pass.
by LongtimeBru on Oct 24, 2009 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
was he racking up yards?
he looked slow to me. but I certainly wouldn’t mind having him, or even a fullback kept in the backfield to protect on occasion.
by insomniacslounge on Oct 24, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He never had the speed to break a big one
but was consistently picking up chunks of yards. 5.5 yards per carry at last check.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A 1-2 Punch
It’s pretty good right now don’t ya think? I mean, the stretch plays hve been our only pitfall so far today. Wasn’t in the game plan, so half time adjustment for the shotgun counters and dive plays should work. It’s been a game of field position so let’s get some special teams to work and “Cat Down” (they use bear down right) on defense. Blitzes people, best remedy for sacks/ints, and not 2 man rushes
There's no one in the world that wants to beat UCLA more than _______.
by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 24, 2009 5:13 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Our D is playing well enough to win...
… if we can get some touchdowns.
by HailRover on Oct 24, 2009 5:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what? How many times has AZ punted?
we have been the fortunate recipient of a lot of interceptions. We are on track to give up 520+ yards of offense to UA.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know
But our defense looked better in the 2nd quarter, and I expect that to continue. We need to mix up our defensive look, limit penalties, and most importantly, allow no big plays. We did that (to an extent) in the 2nd quarter, and if we continue to do that this is a winnable game.
by HailRover on Oct 24, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It looked like the game was getting out of hand until Moore’s interception near the goal line. But now at least we’re still in it. The defense is beginning to step up and should be gaining in confidence. The offense has to stop all these stupid drive killing penalties. Prince is not looking too good, but the offensive line isn’t protecting very well.
by RogerT on Oct 24, 2009 5:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
dude JW stumbling his words is difficult to hear
by Nakatomi Plaza on Oct 24, 2009 5:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stumbling words
and not making sense of the words that do make it out.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can see the x386 churning
when he’s composing a thought…
by Scotucla03 on Oct 24, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Decades
No doubt this is the worst performing team in decades. Out coached from kick off and a qb that cannot make a play. I’m pulling hard for these guys and somehow hope they can pull it off. Our corners are way too deep in coverage. It’s 3rd and 4 and they play 10 yards off the ball. Its completely amazing. This team is showing zero improvement since l last year. Sure the running game is better, but only between the 20’s. Big deal. Where is all the speed they were supposed to have? Rarely is the ball put in their hands. It’s amazing……
by LouisianaBruins on Oct 24, 2009 5:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No improvement from last year?
No credibility in the post.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
unitl we win more games than last year...I TOO SAY NO IMPROVEMENT
but you keep that head in the sand about just how gosh darn good we are rye…
by bruincheerleader on Oct 24, 2009 5:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We were 2-4 after six games last year
and had been blown out twice, including one 59-0 game. Even if you want to go to results only and not taking an in-depth look, we’re improved. Good try though.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If people want to discuss Randall Carroll
Here is our fanpost/thread.
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 5:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They're much better than last year.
Each game last year you’d have to change at least 10 plays on any game to change the eventual outcome This year is about three or four that made the difference.
by DrKahanamoku on Oct 24, 2009 5:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
As long as we're discussing tweets today:
<a href="http://KenTremendous Lane Kiffen looks like an actor hired to play the role of “Jerk Football Coach” in a Friday Night Lights episode." >Here’s one from “Ken Tremendous” of the beautiful, but sadly retired, Fire Joe Morgan:
@KenTremendous Lane Kiffen looks like an actor hired to play the role of “Jerk Football Coach” in a Friday Night Lights episode.
by insomniacslounge on Oct 24, 2009 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Got that one earlier
Was actually going to post that in the last thread,
by bruinhoo on Oct 24, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha
Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?
by bucknellbruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok no more joking
let’s do it
Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?
by bucknellbruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think we caught a break from the sptr
looked like a lateral to me
by insomniacslounge on Oct 24, 2009 5:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Brehaut - Brehaut - Brehaut - Brehaut - Brehaut.......
by Nakatomi Plaza on Oct 24, 2009 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
James is right
“That’s not gonna win us any ball game”
by HailRover on Oct 24, 2009 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
James's commentary
is better than Prince’s QBing.
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and way better than David Norrie's commentary
by bruinponcho on Oct 24, 2009 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
agree to disagree on the norrie v washington showdown.
perhaps we can agree that there are no winners in that scenario?
by insomniacslounge on Oct 24, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prince indeed was way better before jaw...
by PopnFried on Oct 24, 2009 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Was he really?
His stats don’t really show that. He was horrible against San Diego State in the second half. He “managed” the game against Tennessee but wasn’t spectacular.
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TD% in the red zone
is under 33%. ouch
Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?
by bucknellbruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Bruins...
Finally, a chance to go online. Man, we need to step up in a hurry.
Good mojo good mojo good mojo.
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's recap the possession
- Bad pass
- Bad protection
- Bad play/catch
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good kick :)
Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?
by bucknellbruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean I'm wary of criticizing Norm Chow
But our passing game has been horrendous and yet we’re not running the ball in the red zone when we need a TD? I don’t get it
by tsunugundam on Oct 24, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not Chow's fault
He can’t throw the passes. He has called the right plays today.
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but Chow is the one who has proclaimed Prince as having the mysterious "it" factor
that is such a mystery it hasnt appeared yet
by bruinponcho on Oct 24, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How is UCLA . . .
. . .only down by 7?!
by hongerelli on Oct 24, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Brehaut won't do any better. We need Barkley
by PopnFried on Oct 24, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait...
Isn’t he only a TRUE FRESHMAN??
lol sorry ESPN makes me laugh
by tsunugundam on Oct 24, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
God If We HAVE To Settle For A FG Here
I will be SO mad.
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 24, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm mad and I'm not gonna take it anymore!!
-“Network”
by PopnFried on Oct 24, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have the best legs in the NCAA
Wish they were on receivers. Or the OL
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
field goals make me cry
I wish the coaching staff felt the same way.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stupid play calling
I am sorry, but this is BS. I watched the Washington game was impressed by the way they ran their offense.
by LongtimeBru on Oct 24, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, that could have gone worse.
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 5:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He looked bad going off the field
No surprise there. Hope he gets better soon.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch... separated shoulder.
Poor kid
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 5:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a break for us
We need to shut AZ down.
by HailRover on Oct 24, 2009 5:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
speed change problem
the issue with prince is that he has not made the SPEED change from hs to college. He is a little bit slow on reads and he is behind on passes.
by DrKahanamoku on Oct 24, 2009 5:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seems like there's a trend now
for little running backs. MoDrew must have inspired people.
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lol. "the adjustments bullough made at halftime"
by bruinponcho on Oct 24, 2009 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that is so easy
it’s ridiculous
Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?
by bucknellbruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good point by JW
Tackling is much better, even if it takes us time to get into position to tackle.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dang.
That would have been a great pick
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oh man Ayers almost had that
Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?
by bucknellbruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Huh
Are you watching our defense right now?
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah that was strange timing...
Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?
by bucknellbruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I maybe I jinxed it in a good
way….? woops
by PopnFried on Oct 24, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Foles has been doing just fine...
yet they bring in Scott for a few downs….our QB struggles, yet we don’t see any hint of our backup…??
by Scotucla03 on Oct 24, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They use Scott
for a few plays as a change up because he can run it too. It’s gameplanned in because he brings something different. Brehaut isn’t a different style QB. Better? Possibly, but it’s not something you gameplan in like that.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally . . .
. . they call a holding.
by hongerelli on Oct 24, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
amazing. Blitz = success again
something tells me we should keep doing that
by bruinponcho on Oct 24, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Woooooooo!
Another blitz and a hold, then throw away. The tactic works…shocking.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My yahoo site is still sitting at halftime
I take it we just got a field goal.
by Fox 71 on Oct 24, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
When did we become a 2nd half team?
I guess I haven’t noticed it
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we are definitely a second half DEFENSE
i dunno about offense…
Has there ever been a player better than Detlef Schrempf?
by bucknellbruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we please use...
Jetski more this drive.
by GoBlueGoBruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I didn't get that either
Maybe he’s talking UCLA, circa 1997
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta go
social event at 6.30. gotta beat 405 traffic
hope I’ll go home looking at a W
GO BRUINS
by drebruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I have feeling about this next drive.
Mind you, it may just be gas.
by LongtimeBru on Oct 24, 2009 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha....
getting ready to drop your impression of our team’s performance these last 3.5 games….
by Scotucla03 on Oct 24, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 picks and 1 fumble recovery
but just 6 points.
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Craft?!!!!!
There's no one in the world that wants to beat UCLA more than _______.
by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 24, 2009 5:33 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
USC leads 7-0 8 minutes in
OSU has the ball at the SC 16
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I Love Our Toss Sweeps
Don’t think they’re in our offense anymore, though.
by snorkeldorf on Oct 24, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh shit
Desperation time
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Craft? wow...
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't think he can do worst...
Then Prince was doing.
by GoBlueGoBruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Craft may be better than prince when the OL falls apart too quickly ...
by bruinbunz on Oct 24, 2009 5:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's got plenty of experience with that...
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Given a year of experience of this, I think he really is better in these situations.
"I never watched baseball on TV. It's slow and boring. I'm not a fan. Never was." - Jeff Kent
by Yoyo on Oct 24, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which "different dimension" does Craft bring?
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 5:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At this point you have to ask
why burn brehaut’s redshirt earlier in the year?
by Nakatomi Plaza on Oct 24, 2009 5:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Definite question
Brehaut the backup, makes sense to burn it. Brehaut the #3…?
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It put pressure on both Prince and Brehaut
to bring it in practice.
by PEDbruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Craft's
. . pocket awareness is better since he spend most of his time on his ass last year!
by hongerelli on Oct 24, 2009 5:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
well, there's a turnover
but we can’t blame it on craft
by rhoticity on Oct 24, 2009 5:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
dammit
Someone should staple that ball to his hands
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 5:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Its official we.....(fill in the blank)
by PopnFried on Oct 24, 2009 5:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
have pretty powder blue uniforms
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Burning Brehaut's redshirt
Why? I defended it back then … thinking they were getting Brehaut ready for number 2. Not sure what to make of it now. This doesn’t make any sense.
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's OK everyone. The way we're playing
we can afford a turnover or two….
by Scotucla03 on Oct 24, 2009 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So to recap
Despite how “the cupboard was bare” we have Ramirez and Craft in instead of Brehaut and Know/Thigpen/Coleman.
Any CRN defender want to explain that one.
by bruinponcho on Oct 24, 2009 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
coulda woulda shoulda
this is getting very old
by bruincheerleader on Oct 24, 2009 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We are playing like we don't want to win this game
I wanted us to show no “fear.” We are doing the exact opposite.
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 5:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why Do We Have To Be So Damned Bad
I thought that honor was reserved for Washington St.
We’re UCLA for Christ’s sake.
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 24, 2009 5:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Once again,
is Brehaut really that bad?
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 5:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm...was that Sheldon Price who got leapt AGAIN??
by Scotucla03 on Oct 24, 2009 5:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3 person rush?!??!
when blitzing has been so sucessful. makes no sense
by bruinponcho on Oct 24, 2009 5:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So now we're only down by, um....twelve
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 5:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not totally happy with the coaching
But at some point the players have to execute. That one is on the players.
by PEDbruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shelden Price got leveled again
by uclafan2 on Oct 24, 2009 5:40 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
no improvements
As I’ve said in the past this is only the second year of a new coaching staff and a lot of first and second year players and that we should give them time and slack. That being said, what worries me is that we are not seeing improvements in any of the departments. The only team performing at the Divsion 1 level is our kicking game. Even with three picks and a fumble recovery, this defense who returned 6-7 starters is killing us. This is what? the fourth week in a row where the opposing team has laid a 2 touchdown lead on the team befre we know it! The offense just isn’t cutting it.
by Raybru on Oct 24, 2009 5:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i don't know
but everytime we tried that we were called for some shitty block penalty
by AMM19 on Oct 24, 2009 5:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
so 1 UCLA fumble equals 1 zona touchdown
by DrKahanamoku on Oct 24, 2009 5:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what has CRAM done
to earn the confidence the coaching staff has in him> He fumbles, he can’t stay academically eligible, and he is constantly injured.
PLAY THE YOUNG GUYS!!!
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, wait...
we’re down by 17. Christ.
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 5:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oops....
mis-read. See what happens when the team’s crappy playing makes me drink?
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At some point the players have to say enough is enough
and start knocking the other guys down. I can’t watch the game, but that’s what it seems like from the commentary.
by Fox 71 on Oct 24, 2009 5:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No, bad schemes, particularly on defense.
by bruinponcho on Oct 24, 2009 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those last two plays were on the players
not the schemes
by PEDbruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not just the players
Coaches are doing just as bad.
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Opposing teams just
exploiting our weaknesses as usual. Unfortunately, Stanford, Oregon, Cal and Arizona have no similar weaknesses for us to exploit…
by Scotucla03 on Oct 24, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see Franklin ...
Any word, is he injured again?
by snorkeldorf on Oct 24, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ridiculous
Did the coaches stop coaching after non-conference play?
by UCLA5677 on Oct 24, 2009 5:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather see Coleman
than Knox and Thigpen.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 5:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Franklin's been our best back all year
and Coleman did a great job before inexplicably losing playing time.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Four Wildcat Turnovers ...
else we’d be down another 21 at least
by snorkeldorf on Oct 24, 2009 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, just who was THAT being thrown to?
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he didn't realize
the ball can’t just be thrown for a first down. Someone has to catch it.
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no creditability in the post?
Come on Rye. This team is getting worse each game they play. Every team the Bruins have played this year has gotten better or atleast shows up. The best move this year is getting Craft back in the game. Working on a nice drive and put a running back in that has not played all year……result…..fumble……..Nice…….Nice
by LouisianaBruins on Oct 24, 2009 5:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Put together a fanpost explaining how we've made no improvement from last year
and see if it sticks.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
UCLA has a tough schedule .
. . . with no playmakers you get bad play. It unfortunately will take time, longer than I hoped for.
by hongerelli on Oct 24, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is just so bad
I am not convinced Brehaut would be worse.
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 5:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
For every completion to Rosario
there are three incompletions.
by Scotucla03 on Oct 24, 2009 5:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WEREN'T WE
SUPPOSED TO EXPOSE THIS DEFENSE AND OUR OFFENSE WOULD HAVE A COMING-OUT PARTY
by AMM19 on Oct 24, 2009 5:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why?
did we recruit these young guys, burn their redshirt and then NOT use them?
by UCLA5677 on Oct 24, 2009 5:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Redshirts aren't burned
They can redshirt any year
by UCLABruins4Ever on Oct 24, 2009 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rosario
just doesn’t seem to know the plays last two weeks. Very disappointed.
by uclafan2 on Oct 24, 2009 5:47 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Again. Please note that Thigpen is the reason
opposing PR’s never get to return…..always down there in a heartbeat…
by Scotucla03 on Oct 24, 2009 5:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe Brehaut isn't in
because Arizona knows all they need to do is blitz?
by db018 on Oct 24, 2009 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What a F*cking weak hit on their QB.....
pathetic.
by Scotucla03 on Oct 24, 2009 5:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
bittery disappointed in the lack of organization
Its one thing to lose, its one thing to get outplayed by more talented teams, but its another to have a team that can’t run the right route, can’t play without penalties, can’t scored a touchdown, can’t pressure the quarterback, etc etc.
The problems are way deeper than youth.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Prince is just slow today and needs to speed up,
Thats why craft got to play
by DrKahanamoku on Oct 24, 2009 5:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How does he get that 1st down?
And on Brehaut – if neither other qb is getting it done – you might as well see what you got and him the experience is all I’m saying
by Nakatomi Plaza on Oct 24, 2009 5:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i don't think there is enough evidence to overturn the call
on the field
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My gut says forwards pass
but inconclusive? I say they overturn it
by Nakatomi Plaza on Oct 24, 2009 5:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
of course this is a non issue if Ayers just catches the ball.
by UCLA5677 on Oct 24, 2009 5:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup .... Nice Play by Ayers
But he’s got to go after that ball … as the Wildcat players, too. Nice heads up play by Dye.
by snorkeldorf on Oct 24, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many points do we get?
When we make it over goal line?
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 5:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
As bad as we are, we won’t go away
by UCLABruins4Ever on Oct 24, 2009 5:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tony Dye
Thank you for being the only Bruin who was paying attention!!
by insomniacslounge on Oct 24, 2009 5:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
awesome play
that was such a smart play.
by UCLA5677 on Oct 24, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we win this game
without an offensive touchdown???
by Joe Bruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
is there a negative play UA can run
that would result in -7 points?
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Oct 24, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
akeem ayers jumped a quick out pass and knocked it down
dye picked up the ball on the ground b/c he was the only guy who thought it could be a lateral – and he was correct – td ucla
by Nakatomi Plaza on Oct 24, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
tellya what
I’m done. No more rhetoric, Ricky. Tennessee almost beat Alabama today. Our bunch is getting worse, not better. That’s a coaching failure – cannot be blamed on a lack of personnel or lack of of execution. This is too much like the last regime, and should be showing signs of improvement by now.
The Mad Bruin
by lostnacfgop on Oct 24, 2009 5:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Calm down just a little
We are still in this game.
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SEC
is not that good. No way, Alabama should be #1 then USC #7 and OU #11. PAC10 will whip other conferences asses in bowls this year, again. Just you watch.
by hongerelli on Oct 24, 2009 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It should take about 3 years to rebuild a team.
The team is still very young, and they’re not that focused.
by wingsabre on Oct 24, 2009 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHAT'S HAPPENING? Help a geezer in exile.
by Fox 71 on Oct 24, 2009 5:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
QB threw the ball parallel to the line for a bubble screen
Ayers jumped the route but dropped the ball. Everyone on Arizona thought it was incomplete and stopped. Tony Dye picked up the ball and ran into the endzone. Play was rule a lateral. Touchdown.
by insomniacslounge on Oct 24, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dropped Ayers Lateral pass
picked up by Dye and run in for a TD. Thought it was incomplete..
by Scotucla03 on Oct 24, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
See above ...
Bruins D scored a TD on a somewhat controversial play by Ayers and Dye.
by snorkeldorf on Oct 24, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
defensive TD
Ayers broke up (nearly picked off) an AZ lateral. Dye was apparently the only one to see the ball as live,and ran it in for 6
by bruinhoo on Oct 24, 2009 5:57 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
What an amazing play by Dye!
"I never watched baseball on TV. It's slow and boring. I'm not a fan. Never was." - Jeff Kent
by Yoyo on Oct 24, 2009 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmm....
doesn’t it seem that locke is less powerful on his kicks, i have yet to see one touchback
by AMM19 on Oct 24, 2009 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Reminds me of Derrick Coleman
fumble at Arizona St last year. But this time good for us.
by PopnFried on Oct 24, 2009 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
get off the field
big 3rd down right here.
by UCLA5677 on Oct 24, 2009 5:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ouch...that stat kills...and is so revealing
Arizona is 8/11 on 3rd down conversions.
brutal.
by insomniacslounge on Oct 24, 2009 5:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How come?
this freshman can make passes on blitz but ours can’t
by AMM19 on Oct 24, 2009 5:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Because theirs isn't a freshman
Redshirt sophomore
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it helps that they’d called a screen on that play, too
by insomniacslounge on Oct 24, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Verner got benched?
Wow.
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 5:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No. He got popped on the last play
Big OL landed on his back
by Scotucla03 on Oct 24, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should have known
step away from the TV for a second and the sh*t hits the fan
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glad Our "D" Can At Least Get Us ONE TD
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 24, 2009 5:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't understand...
the space our CB’s give the other team.
by UCLA5677 on Oct 24, 2009 5:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Our numbers are horrible
129 total yards on 38 plays
And it gets worse. How we’re down only 7 is amazing.
by Fox 71 on Oct 24, 2009 5:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The only thing Tennessee almost beating Alabama shows is how overrated the SEC is. The offenses are pathetic in that conference. We all thought since we beat Tennessee at their place that we must be really good. But all the conference teams we’ve played so far are better than Tennessee especially on the offensive side of the ball. The Pac 10 is just really good this year, and we hadn’t played a team with a good offense until we started conference play.
by RogerT on Oct 24, 2009 5:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Do any of players try following the ball
Ball goes one way, our players go the other
by Gen2Bruin1987 on Oct 24, 2009 6:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stat of the game:
UA 8 for 11 on third down conversions.
You will not win any games giving up that type of conversion. Bullough has been totally exposed as the fraud he is. There is a reason a 42 year old with family connections and nfl experience was never given a DC position before.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Oct 24, 2009 6:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Still searching for that Pac-10 win?
maybe it’s under the couch cushions
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So much for the improved tackling
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 6:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It doesn't seem like our players are that athletic either. They need to be conditioned more
by wingsabre on Oct 24, 2009 6:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Neuheisel has that Dorrell
lost in the headlights look…..
by Scotucla03 on Oct 24, 2009 6:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
weird
it looks like he’s given up.
by hongerelli on Oct 24, 2009 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dare I hope for a big stop?
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Our corners are playing 10-12 yards away from the los
Just sad.
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 6:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Any ideas for 4th qtr mojo?
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Does he have any eligibility remaining?
Maybe he’s working on some new degree
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If UA was any good...
they’d be up by 3 touchdowns at least. Another subpar year for UCLA football…sad.
by UCLA5677 on Oct 24, 2009 6:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If we had an offense and a bit more defense,
I would say no sweat, 14 pts is nothing………BUT
by LongtimeBru on Oct 24, 2009 6:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The move to go to Craft
was positively Dorrellian.
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 6:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Can’t tackle, pass, run. Thankful football includes a kicking game
by LouisianaBruins on Oct 24, 2009 6:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
austin nearing 200 returns
with no TDs. But keep him in coach!
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Oct 24, 2009 6:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Comparative offense
Arizona: 64 plays, 390 yards
UCLA: 38 plays, 129 yards
by bruinhoo on Oct 24, 2009 6:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
UA 8/11 on 3rd downs
I’m not a football coach – “now I don’t know what all that means, but it sounds pretty bad.”
by Nakatomi Plaza on Oct 24, 2009 6:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bullough needs to be fired today
Im sorry, but he doesn’t get it.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Oct 24, 2009 6:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shorter Bullough
If I just keep trying to put this square peg in a round hole, I know it will work.
Hs defense reminds me of KDs offense.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Oct 24, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rosario
. . . will never be able to break a tackle!!!!
by hongerelli on Oct 24, 2009 6:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A catch?!?
Holy sh*t. I’d forgotten what that looked like.
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Serious question
Was Craft the #2 going into this week or was it Brehaut?
by Raisin on Oct 24, 2009 6:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Very good question
My understanding was that Brehaut was number 2.
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, that's disappointing
I’d rather Brehaut get the reps if Prince is out. Playing Craft isn’t benefiting the program long term and he obviously has glaring deficiencies in his game.
by Raisin on Oct 24, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
CRAFT? Are u kidding me?
Is the “law firm” warming up on the sideline?
The Mad Bruin
by lostnacfgop on Oct 24, 2009 6:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Craft and Prince are now pretty familiar commodities
No one except the coaches knows much about Brehaut. There must be something really, truly exceptionally wrong with him to keep him out.
I might remind Coach Neuheisel that he was on the sidelines when we were left with no alternative but John Barnes. How can Brehaut be worse than what we’ve seen so far?
by Fox 71 on Oct 24, 2009 6:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
CRN doesn't owe us any explanations....
we’re not smart enough to understand anyways…
by Scotucla03 on Oct 24, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know he has not made a mistake (YET) since he's been in
by DrKahanamoku on Oct 24, 2009 6:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So,
who had Prince passing for 60 yards in the Pregame Guesses?
by HailRover on Oct 24, 2009 6:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the Craft vs Brehaut argument breaks down to thinking this game is still winnable
Getting Brehaut game experience might the best for the future, but having Craft in the game might very well give UCLA the best chance to win today.
by insomniacslounge on Oct 24, 2009 6:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
which brings back the thought
of why burn the redshirt earlier in the season?
by Nakatomi Plaza on Oct 24, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that one i cannot answer
i’m with ya
by insomniacslounge on Oct 24, 2009 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
catch catch catch!!!
That’s a catchable ball!!!!
by hongerelli on Oct 24, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nate Chandler totally blows off the line
and trips w/o touching a single defender.
by Scotucla03 on Oct 24, 2009 6:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Do we have running plays?
That is more than just running between tackles? May be a little toss? Run the sweep?
Anything?
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 6:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Totally agree
This offense just doesn’t seem to test the perimeters in any direction, which makes it that much easier to defend.
by insomniacslounge on Oct 24, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
another
DROP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
by AMM19 on Oct 24, 2009 6:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a great pass
but Embree needs to reel that one in.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 6:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2 for 10
on third down. Gross
The Mad Bruin
by lostnacfgop on Oct 24, 2009 6:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, I'm lighting candles
please please please don’t let us go down by 14
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I know
I’m hoping we get a miracle
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
forbath is human!
who would’ve thought?
by rhoticity on Oct 24, 2009 6:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Time for another Arizona touchdown
Because we Bruins roll like that.
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 6:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
another Az TD might get you Brehaut
Which would just be sweet. You know you’re team is in trouble when they play 3 qbs in a game.
by insomniacslounge on Oct 24, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even superman has his off days
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This game is all Forbath's fault
that miss is inexcusable and the reason we’re down.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 6:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FG
Getting butts whumped and kicking FG’s!! Nothing changes.
by LouisianaBruins on Oct 24, 2009 6:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There was that defensive touchdown
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Forbath misses?
Well, I guess the positive is that it’s good that I won’t have to pay taxes and won’t die!
by Nakatomi Plaza on Oct 24, 2009 6:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Reverse after reverse after reverse...
And we fail to stop it.
by GoBlueGoBruin on Oct 24, 2009 6:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe I should have
saved the candles for roundball season
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pack it up
lets think about next week’s loss instead
by AMM19 on Oct 24, 2009 6:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks
thanks Rye…..we all need a good laugh!
by LouisianaBruins on Oct 24, 2009 6:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why does this seem like the Oregon game?
by LongtimeBru on Oct 24, 2009 6:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that sure doesn't look like a team
that has almost an entire quarter to try and stop the bleeding
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cause we lost that one by 14
and the only TD was on defense, perhaps?
The Mad Bruin
by lostnacfgop on Oct 24, 2009 6:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Jersey
block this field goal and return it for a td
by AMM19 on Oct 24, 2009 6:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't think of any reason to watch the rest of this game
by ucla717274 on Oct 24, 2009 6:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I get through it by thinking.....
that I can look back at this as the low point. Unfortunately I thought that at AZ and SUC in 2005; all of 2006; Utah in 2007; BYU in 2008 and since Stanford in 2009…
by Scotucla03 on Oct 24, 2009 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When Forbath misses
every other kicker must do the same.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 6:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zendejas
WTF was that?!!! Man, that was a bad miss.
by hongerelli on Oct 24, 2009 6:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I mean of the Tony Zendejas
Tony, if I remember right
by LongtimeBru on Oct 24, 2009 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Second question
4th and 7 at Zona’s 34 and we kick down 14?
It doesn’t matter they missed the FG. We are going to come out with Craft and play same passive football.
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 6:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
11 minutes left and within 14
I can’t believe the Bruins are remotely in this game
by Nakatomi Plaza on Oct 24, 2009 6:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think we are in this game
Not the way we are being so passive on offense. O
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
27-13 Final?
I know we’re not winning, but geez FSN.
by HailRover on Oct 24, 2009 6:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I want to kill
whoever wrote that Jack in the Box commercial
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Our best hope
Is that maybe Arizona will go into prevent defense too early.
by insomniacslounge on Oct 24, 2009 6:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not sure if that helps
We are going to settle for FGs anyway.
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OSU misses a field goal from 22
They trail USC 14-6
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 6:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we also don't go to the WRs
because they have hooks for hands
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Their prevent defense
is more aggressive than our base defense.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 6:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
well if FOUR PICKS
and a fumble recovery for a TOUCHDOWN ain’t aggressive…
What is?
GO BRUIN BLUE
by logan_5 on Oct 24, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How is Craft still in
If CRN isn’t going to put Brehaut in in this situation, Brehaut might as well get his transfer papers ready.
by bruinponcho on Oct 24, 2009 6:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How much do you know about what is actually going on?
Brehaut is having issues now, but will most definitely have his chance to win the job for next year.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a feeling that Brehaut hasn’t gotten as much play time due to the fact that he doesn’t know as many plays in the Neuheisel/Chow playbook than Prince or Craft.
"I never watched baseball on TV. It's slow and boring. I'm not a fan. Never was." - Jeff Kent
by Yoyo on Oct 24, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, the “doesn’t know as many plays” part is an assumption that I’m making.
"I never watched baseball on TV. It's slow and boring. I'm not a fan. Never was." - Jeff Kent
by Yoyo on Oct 24, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
poncho
While I understand your frustrations … not going to tolerate attack on our frontpagers. Let’s all calm down just a little.
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry N
I dont think I was attacking anyone. But I think my opinion is just as valid as Rye, despite his inside information. Either way, point taken. Let’s go Craft!
by bruinponcho on Oct 24, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
can't call it on that
Craft was spinning around…not like the guy was aiming
by UCLABruins4Ever on Oct 24, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta give props to Craft for taking the hits. Lord knows he’s taken plenty of them.
by hongerelli on Oct 24, 2009 6:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Craft can't deliver one
“deep pass” that is
The Mad Bruin
by lostnacfgop on Oct 24, 2009 6:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rosario has 3 more drops before his next catch
by Scotucla03 on Oct 24, 2009 6:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Very true. It's not Craft's fault, it's Rosario this whole game.
he’s the weakest like so far.
by wingsabre on Oct 24, 2009 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHYYYYYYY
NELSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by AMM19 on Oct 24, 2009 6:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
please don't punt
please play to win. even if we lose, just play to win.
by insomniacslounge on Oct 24, 2009 6:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I;m sure he woulda caught that if Brehaut was in
by UCLABruins4Ever on Oct 24, 2009 6:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
please let it be on them
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
rosario - meet the bench, you'll get to know it well
by Nakatomi Plaza on Oct 24, 2009 6:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
fortunate
the right call, but fortunate.
by HailRover on Oct 24, 2009 6:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
but whatch
how craft still is confident
by DrKahanamoku on Oct 24, 2009 6:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We get more PI calls than receptions
by jtthirtyfour on Oct 24, 2009 6:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
not a break
if he doesn’t interfere, Paulsen catches it. Probably. Maybe.
by insomniacslounge on Oct 24, 2009 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So we go deep to the TE....
with Thigpen and Carroll on the bench
by Scotucla03 on Oct 24, 2009 6:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Been listening on the Arizona radio Feed.
and I think I found Tom Kelly – he "retired " to Tucson
The Mad Bruin
by lostnacfgop on Oct 24, 2009 6:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If it really is Tom Kelly, he must have a problem when AZ plays the trOJies, since he was the biggest trOJie fan in history.
by Fox 71 on Oct 24, 2009 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not really Tom Kelly
Just a coupla really rank “homers” doing the play-by-play
The Mad Bruin
by lostnacfgop on Oct 24, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rosario caught that one?
But can’t catch the bunny?
by Raisin on Oct 24, 2009 6:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So the ref doesn't need to call the penalty...
just that a player got a 5-yarder?
by Scotucla03 on Oct 24, 2009 6:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this looks like a steve lavin coached team
hate to say it, but there is confusion, poor schemes, boneheaded mistakes, etc..
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Oct 24, 2009 6:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I am trying to find arguments
to counter it at this point. Can’t find anything yet.
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not like we have dumb players
but boy, they’re playing dumb a lot of the time
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lost and confused
I am not saying it. That’s what Brian Price said last weekend. This is going to be a brutal week.
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great play call
and the throw just isn’t good enough.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 6:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Coach. You're not going to say anything that's going to change it....
so save it.
by Scotucla03 on Oct 24, 2009 6:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OK .
. . that was Craft’s fault, but a difficult throw with three guys in your face.
by hongerelli on Oct 24, 2009 6:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i had much faith in CRN and CNC, but this team looks soo awful i can't belive they are getting paid...
I’m not sure it’s about being patient anymore, they are working backwards as the season goes on…
by bruin_98 on Oct 24, 2009 6:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me or is this just a poorly coached team???
confusion on both sides of the ball…
by 1BruinFan on Oct 24, 2009 6:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they coach N has to call more time outs. Take a page from Howland.
Call time out to fix stuff, or reinforce good execution. It may seem like wasting time outs, but it’s coaching.
by wingsabre on Oct 24, 2009 6:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Plays??
How many plays does a QB need to know to throw nothing but 5 yd passes? when is the last time a QB has even attempted a pass to the endzone?
by LouisianaBruins on Oct 24, 2009 6:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, but Neuheisal has lost me
I just don’t believe he is the guy. The team looks to be getting worse week to week.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Oct 24, 2009 6:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, what now
Prince goes 7 for 15 for 59 yards. Craft goes 6 for 16 for 75 yards. To use a technical legal term, those nunbers stink. Granted that they don’t want to use Brehaut for some reason, is there anyone else? Is John Barnes on the bench somewhere? Ossar Rasshan? Y.A. Tittle?
by Fox 71 on Oct 24, 2009 6:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Direct snap to Thigpen? Cant be any worse.
by bruinponcho on Oct 24, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now there's an idea.
Wildcat for four quarters….Negates our biggest weakness….our passing/receiving game….
by Scotucla03 on Oct 24, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The "System"
isn’t working right now guys… Prince honestly didn’t look like he belonged this week or last. He’s not picking up his blitzers, he’s staring down field, he’s .03s behind on his throws and he’s just plain FLAT —
But this is a system thing. When you stink, you stink bottom to top — so I won’t go putting this on Neu, Chow or any of our brave kids. We’re just WAY short on experienced talent (note the adjective), we’re not making plays and we’re scrambling to find anything that works…. we’re trying on anything that looks like it’ll fit.
But again — NO TOUCHDOWNS. Everything else is/was an afterthought.
GO BRUIN BLUE
by logan_5 on Oct 24, 2009 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta love KCs heart
I get the impression he comes in and really gives everything he has. But he’s a 3rd-string guy and we don’t have a starter yet
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Agree. . .
. . . He plays hard and takes the licks. I really wonder how good he would be with a decent OL.
by hongerelli on Oct 24, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Improvement??
None…..Hard to see the Bruins winning another game.
by LouisianaBruins on Oct 24, 2009 6:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammit
i got to stare at those methheads now
by AMM19 on Oct 24, 2009 6:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I see improvements in Kraft, but for the other players, they don't seem to play it to win.
They’re not making plays, they’re trying to understand them.
by wingsabre on Oct 24, 2009 6:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Texas?
Do we really go to Austin next year?
by LouisianaBruins on Oct 24, 2009 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup
At Texas and K-State in non-conference with Houston at home.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 24, 2009 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's much, much too early to suggest that we have the wrong coaches.
CTS got a lot more time to prove that he was inept. Coach Neuheisel and Coach Chow have proven records of success. We should give those two at least half as much time as CTS got.
That said, I sort of hoped the turnaround would come faster than this.
by Fox 71 on Oct 24, 2009 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah people
Just gotta step back on that kind of heat-of-the moment drama. This program was falling out of the sky when Dorrell came in… and all he ended up doing was stare out the cockpit and whisper into his headset.
Rick comes in just as we’ve lost the engines and hydraulics… we’re falling fast, but the Right Two Guys are in the cockpit. God willing, they’ll get us leveled out before we hit 3-Win Mountain.
GO BRUIN BLUE
by logan_5 on Oct 24, 2009 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was expecting to see improvement....
…not the BCS title game. Unfortunately, I can’t see either being in the immediate future. I expected losses this year. But not ugly losses.
Bob O. (Signholder #3)
by TuneMan7 on Oct 24, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, but we only have Norm Chow for one more year.
Unless he finds some undeniable urge to continue coaching and sign another contract. Our window is closing fast.
A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. John Wooden
by MexiBruin on Oct 24, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'll stay
He will wait till we have a winning season/Rose Bowl. He talked about how Prince has tremendous upside if he improves continuously, which hints at a 4 year measure. If he does leave, I’ll talk to my friend Urban Meyer about coming here.
There's no one in the world that wants to beat UCLA more than _______.
by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 25, 2009 6:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally!!!
At least now we can have something to judge Brehaut on.
by bruinponcho on Oct 24, 2009 6:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok Brehaut lovers
Let’s see if he can do any better
by UCLABruins4Ever on Oct 24, 2009 6:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone see Baca hold, allow
Brehaut to get sacked…and begin walking away even before Brehaut hits the ground?
by Scotucla03 on Oct 24, 2009 6:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah but brehaut in garbage time doesn't tell much
by bruin_98 on Oct 24, 2009 6:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
brehaut in - stands forever and sacked
I’m on the line on this too – be careful what you ask for cuz u might just get it
by Nakatomi Plaza on Oct 24, 2009 6:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Happy Brehaut is in, but 3 QBs in one game with no injuries in the middle of the season is not good.
by bruinponcho on Oct 24, 2009 6:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NOTHING about this game is good
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
au contraire
[repeating]: Your Defense has 4-picks and touchdown-fumble recovery. There’s 5-Great Things to Talk About.
GO BRUIN BLUE
by logan_5 on Oct 24, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't care for our bend don't break scheme on D
But can’t blame today’s loss on defense. Have to agree with logan here.
Our D gave up 27 but scored 7.
Meanwhile, our offense scored 6 points out of 3 picks and 1 fumble recovery. Not our defense’s problem.
rye will be doing the post game thread tonight.
Hang in there folks.
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This isn't garbage time for Brehaut - it's prime time.
let’s see him win this game and win the job. I’m sure that in his high school career he has had success in this sort of situation.
by Fox 71 on Oct 24, 2009 6:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, we quit on this game when we put Brehaut in...
It’s just not the right time.
by GoBlueGoBruin on Oct 24, 2009 6:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I have to agree
That was not the move that signaled “no fear.”
by Nestor on Oct 24, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Rahim
needs to move to WR
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rahim and Kraft
Looked like the only ones who were playing tonight…
by DJStix on Oct 24, 2009 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like how CRN is talking to his coach and teaching. It's a learning opportunity that's going to improve the team.
Learning takes time.
by wingsabre on Oct 24, 2009 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
how much time before we see a little improvement? we keep getting worse than the last game
by bruin_98 on Oct 24, 2009 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
until the team
gets sick of losing every week. It could just be that simple
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
IDK, but when you have such a young team, you can't fix 33 players.
If you just have a hand full of freshmen, then you can spend your time working on the ones that need the work the most.
I see this as still cleaning up after Dorell.
by wingsabre on Oct 24, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want you to be right
honestly, I do
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but what has improved since dorrell?
by bruin_98 on Oct 24, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quite honestly, the intensity, and focus was present at the star of the season,
but that passion bucket seemed to have emptied. Maybe that bi-week caused something to happen. Maybe CRN punishing certain players for good reason have made them into wusses.
We need to see more passion out there. Maybe CRN has to be ejected from the game or something to put that fire back into the eyes of his players.
by wingsabre on Oct 24, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to wonder
if there are personality issues within the coaching staff.
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it's very reasonable to wonder that
I have zero inside information. I have no lunches with influential alumni. But I wonder that as well.
by insomniacslounge on Oct 24, 2009 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its full of people with limited experience
think it is biting us in the behind.
Bullough- zero years as defensive coordinator
Moore- Pick up from North Dakota State
Lake- O coaching experience
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Oct 24, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the broadcast has been terrible as well
lots of little glitches and James Washington.
by HailRover on Oct 24, 2009 6:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But would you rather listen to Washington or Norrie?
by JWongUCLA on Oct 24, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Question - if you don't like the commentry, why do you listen to it?
Do you like rap music? I don’t, so I don’t listen to it. I like opera, but if you don’t then don’t listen to it. I’m sorry, but I have zero sympathy for people who gripe about how bad the commentators are (and there are almost now good ones) when all they have to do is turn the freakin’ sound down. It isn’t a very complex issue. If you think it hurts when you jab an icepick in your ear, then maybe you should stop jamming an icepick in your ear.
No sympathy whatsoever. Zero. None. You deserve to listen to those guys if you can’t figure out how to work the volume control.
by Fox 71 on Oct 24, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah but
Washington is hhhhhhooorrrrrible. Horrible. Poor diction, disjointed analysis and that frog… that big green frog in his throat disqualifies him as voice talent.
I know he’s one of ours, but his grammar sometimes makes me wonder…
GO BRUIN BLUE
by logan_5 on Oct 24, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you hit yourself in the face with one of your own hammers, does it hurt less than if you hit yourself in the face with some other hammer?
Just don’t listen. Why is this such a complicated issue? If something aggravates you, avoid it. It’s not complex. One-celled creatures figure out how to avoid unpleasant sensory input. I absolutely do not understand this problem that is so prevalent.
by Fox 71 on Oct 24, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ramirez...
I wouldn’t care if Ramirez never got off the bench again this year. I think he just sealed his fate today.
by 1BruinFan on Oct 24, 2009 6:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So to summarize.....
ucla football in 2009 – not good
by Nakatomi Plaza on Oct 24, 2009 6:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe that it is a coaching issue that the defense can't tackle
I mean…the D is full of experienced players. They are in the right position a lot of the time but they can’t wrap up a running back or QB. Did they just forget how?
by UCLABruins4Ever on Oct 24, 2009 6:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It is a coaching issue if you have trouble tackling, shedding blocks, making blocks, and tackling – if you practice and stress fundamentals then the players will show that in-game.
by jtthirtyfour on Oct 24, 2009 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
How many passed did Arizona drop? Air Raid teams are unique in their practices (or at least TTU is) in that they so heavily emphasize the basics of throwing and catching – they have multiple QBs throwing the ball on every play to every WR in the route, so that each WR gets reps catching the ball.
by jtthirtyfour on Oct 24, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
partly...
I think it’s a technique issue. These guys do too much lunging at ball carriers. The problem with that is once you leave your feet you have to rely on arm strength. A lot of that is caused by being out of position. That"s a coaching issue.
by 1BruinFan on Oct 24, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember Brian dohn sayin less than 8 is a dissapointing season
by AMM19 on Oct 24, 2009 6:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
To call this another rebuilding year
might be the understatement of the decade
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Where would we have been without the takeaways?
by Fox 71 on Oct 24, 2009 6:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hello, bottom of the conference!
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 24, 2009 6:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dorrell vs. CRN
Dorrell doesn’t look so bad now huh?
by TheRicoHinesEra on Oct 24, 2009 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
sorry to say, at least we were relevant in the BCS
by bruin_98 on Oct 24, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
good point.
I hate to say it but this team looks a lot like Dorrell’s teams…complete with all the same issues.
by 1BruinFan on Oct 24, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but unlike Dorrell
CRN show some life on the sidelines.
by LongtimeBru on Oct 24, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dorrell vs. CRN
That is a stupid comment.
But lets face it, there are 7 to 8 teams better than us in the Pac-10.
We have an absolutely miserable offense that hasnt improved at all since CRN and Chow took over.
An embarrassment and hard not to be depressed
by WestlakeVillage Bruin on Oct 24, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh.
Dorrell didn’t always started strong, loss the games that were gimme, and essentially had no winning games in November.
CRN lost to Cal, Oregon, and Arizona. These are ranked opponents. We should have beaten Stanford, but Stanford is not a gimme team.
A lot of people are saying that we’re getting worst. That is what it seems, but honestly, I think it’s more of we’re not getting better. A lot of the plays we got in our 3 wins were lucky plays. We were struggling against SD. And Tenn was overrated. The mindset needs to change.
by wingsabre on Oct 24, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even if you believe the hiring of Neuheisel to be a mistake
Do not confuse that with thinking that firing Dorrell was one, as well.
by insomniacslounge on Oct 24, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no dorrell would be bad too, just saying we seemed to be making lateral move going from dorrell to CRN...so far
by bruin_98 on Oct 24, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh ok
thx for the clarification
by insomniacslounge on Oct 24, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uhhh NO
Easy to throw that crap against the wall after another loss… but if you were around back then… if you were paying even the slightest bit of attention…. you’d never, EVER make comment like that. EVER.
EVER.
GO BRUIN BLUE
by logan_5 on Oct 24, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely correct
Which of our last four games were ones we should have won, and won handily? Answer – none. Which of the games we won should we not have one? Answer – Tennessee.
And that’s the difference. With one exception, CTS never had an upset. Ever. We had game after game after game we should have won but lost. And CTS was content with moral victories.
Please – if you think there is any comparison between CTS and Coach Neuheisel, browse the archives.
by Fox 71 on Oct 24, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am waiting for the day that all the teaching sinks in and everythig just clicks.
I hope I live long enough. I’ll be here next week…..see ya.
by LongtimeBru on Oct 24, 2009 6:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Losing
Lose…but lose with some pride. Be in a game for once. Why get embarrassed every weekend. I just want to see this team play for two halfs. Thats all. Just show some improvement week to week. It’s not there. Each game is worse. Put this up on a graph……..down…down…down.
by LouisianaBruins on Oct 24, 2009 6:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
we lost by less, i guess that’s an improvement
by AMM19 on Oct 24, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah because Zona sucked a little less today than the other weeks
by bruin_98 on Oct 24, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow...
give the defense some credit. 4 picks, fumble recovery and a td.