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BN Gameday: Stanford Pre Game Thread

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We get our first 12:30 ABC game today. So we don't have to wait all afternoon and early evening for kickoff. I can wait till 12:00 pm to put up our game thread. But putting up these pre-game threads have been good mojo here on BN. I don't like messing around with mojo especially when it comes to UCLA. So here we go.

Some decent early games to keep track off anyway. Wisconsin (against Minnesota) and Michigan (against Michigan State) are locked in decent early games as they try to remain undefeated Big-10 teams. Also other decent teams to keep track of are Iowa (coming off a huge win in Happy Valley), Virginia Tech and Alabama. As usual keep track of the scoreboard via WWL here.

So lets ride through this pre game thread till about 30 minutes before the kickoff. Of course don't forget to get your pregame guesses in as we will close that thead when the game one goes up.

Anyway, what games are you watching to get ready for our kickoff? Fire away.

GO BRUINS.

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Mornin' Nestor And Fellow Bruins

Flipping back and forth between my alma mater, Iowa, with their game against non-conference foe Arkansas St., Wisconny and Minnesota not far from me, and Michigan and Michigan St. over on the Big 10 Network.

Not sure what to think about our game today. I just know I have a bad feeling when Kirk Herbstreit picks against us in conference games.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 9:56 AM PDT reply actions  

Well

Herbie picked Southern Cal to “run right through UCLA” in 2006. :-) So there is that.

by Nestor on Oct 3, 2009 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

True

Even KH neglected to recognize that it’s Kevin CRAFT at QB today for us; not Kevin PRINCE. Sheesh.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 9:59 AM PDT reply actions  

BTW, How's The Weather Supposed To Be In Palo Alto Today?

I’m assuming it’s supposed to be pretty good…..haven’t watched the Weather Channel today.

Nasty, cold, raw, rainy day here in the upper midwest as you can most likely detect from watching the early games.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

I think it's supposed to be all right

in the 70s I think. It’s beautiful out here on the East Coast.

by Nestor on Oct 3, 2009 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions  

high between 70-72

with the 12:30 kickoff, should be in the mid-upper 60’s through much of the game.

by bruinhoo on Oct 3, 2009 10:22 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

Kentucky gets a FG

and the ball back again. Alabama looks very lethargic early on.

by Nestor on Oct 3, 2009 10:09 AM PDT reply actions  

Nestor

How do you handle waiting for the 7:30pm Bruin starts? That’s 10:30pm your time! I can’t stand waiting till 12:30!!!!

Mich St. about to score again…

Bruin-4-Life!!!

by dwdbruin on Oct 3, 2009 10:13 AM PDT reply actions  

LOL

I love watching football!!!!

by Nestor on Oct 3, 2009 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

It is absolutely intolerable.

I recently moved back to Europe and it is indescribable how hard it is to wait until Sunday for the UCLA games. A 12:30 start just allows me watch it in its entirety on a Saturday – cannot wait. Luckily I have BN to keep me occupied until game time.

B.F.

by eubruin on Oct 3, 2009 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions  

Will Miss the Game Day Thread -- Will Watch Game Later on DVR

I believe in the Karma of this thread and the game management by Nestor when he changes to new threads.

Sorry won’t be with all of you. It has become an important game day ritual.

But, Jen is in a Band/Guard competition, today, and the Texas School system didn’t have the decency to respect our game schedule.

My cousin, “not a test” is here, from Boston. She had to see our local Houston version of Friday Night Lights — in person, and was blown away by Texas high school football and the pageantry.

We’ve agreed to stay away from the thread so as not to jinx all of you who are actively in the game and pushing the team to victory.

Carry on brothers and sisters.

Go Bruins!

sjh

by Class of 66 on Oct 3, 2009 10:16 AM PDT reply actions  

Ha

Just in case be ready to step in via blackberry 66!

by Nestor on Oct 3, 2009 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions  

Iowa Trying To Keep Arkansas St. Out Of The End Zone

Hawks have looked a little lethargic as well after grabbing a quick 14-0 lead.

Also, Minnesota leads Wisky 13-10 in 2nd quarter.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 10:16 AM PDT reply actions  

Update - Arkansas St. Just Got A TD....

Slicing Iowa’s lead to 14-7

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions  

Mich St. 10 - Mich 7 Halftime

T-Force has had some balls dropped.

Bruin-4-Life!!!

by dwdbruin on Oct 3, 2009 10:17 AM PDT reply actions  

Awesome!

Nice Video… the blood is definitly flowing now. Watching that is working much faster than my coffee

by westwood12003 on Oct 3, 2009 10:31 AM PDT reply actions  

I believe!

Going back to when we beat U$C in trible overtime at home… A group of us in section 19 were chanting I believe! I think KC is going to do just fine today. Not doing to much, just managing the game baby! Wooo… I’m so excited.. Thanks for the video post, YEAH!!! Give me an 8 Clap!

by westwood12003 on Oct 3, 2009 10:35 AM PDT reply actions  

Alabama Scores

Alabama just scored. Watching it on ESPN 360. Winding down the first half.

by westwood12003 on Oct 3, 2009 10:37 AM PDT reply actions  

because

he is not capable of an original thought.

by Nestor on Oct 3, 2009 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

Mark did pick us to beat Tennessee

so I have to give him some props. Herbie is an $C shill. Nobody likes us for this game on tv. I noticed the spread went down to five though…

by BruinAl on Oct 3, 2009 10:45 AM PDT reply actions  

encouraging sign

I am on caltrain, en route to the game and have a lot of true blue surrounding me.

by bruinhoo on Oct 3, 2009 10:46 AM PDT via mobile reply actions  

not tailgating

Am still on my way, about 15 minutes from the farm. could pick up a 6-pack once I am off the train and make some friends…

by bruinhoo on Oct 3, 2009 11:05 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

BTW

Did you move back to the Bay Area?

by Nestor on Oct 3, 2009 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

Iowa Picks Off Arkansas St. To Begin 2nd Half

Hawks need to put this one away early to get ready for Michigan next week.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 10:46 AM PDT reply actions  

Minnesota Recovers Wisconny Fumble

In Wisconsin territory as well.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 10:49 AM PDT reply actions  

They Are...

Very unpredicatable to say the least.

Thought Iowa had just scored again off an Arkansas St. turnover but it looks like they’re going to say the ball was down.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

and just like that

interception in the red zone. lol

by Nestor on Oct 3, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions  

Freaking Adam Weber....

Can do some stupid, stupid stuff.

And YES….I would LOVE to have a home and home with the Gophs as well. Would love nothing more than to have my fellow Bruin brothers and sisters up here in the Cities and paint this town True Blue!

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

I Know, I Know....

Don’t remind me…

Wisconny just scores to take back the lead.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions  

Bama throttling Kentucky now

and putting the game away. Up 28-6.

by Nestor on Oct 3, 2009 11:06 AM PDT reply actions  

Does anyone know

If the Big-10 network is connected w ESPN gameplan? Ordered the gameplan this weekend to see how it works out.

by Nestor on Oct 3, 2009 11:09 AM PDT reply actions  

Not Sure, Nestor....

Wasn’t aware of it….

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions  

Damn, 'Bama's Good

They just might be playing better than anybody right now.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 11:09 AM PDT reply actions  

Interesting

I wonder how they are containing Michigan’s spread offense.

by Nestor on Oct 3, 2009 11:19 AM PDT up reply actions  

I Have To Admit I Like Having The Big 10 Network

Wish the Pac10 would follow suit.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 11:16 AM PDT reply actions  

Yeah

It sounds pretty sweet. How is the production though? I’d love to have Pac-10 Network but it won’t mean much if it features high school production quality and less than mediocre announcers like FSN.

by Nestor on Oct 3, 2009 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions  

It's Actually Pretty Good

Good quality production, IMHO. A lot of expert analysis by both former coaches and players for both football and hoops. Friday night’s before college football Saturday’s are very good.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 11:20 AM PDT reply actions  

Michigan Can't Seem To Do Much Offensively Against Michigan St.

Doesn’t bode well for the Wolverines down 20-6 with just a little under 13 minutes left.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 11:22 AM PDT reply actions  

Not Sure....

But wouldn’t surprise me if the weather is a factor slowing down Michigan…

Meanwhile, Michigan St. just fumbled and Michigan recovers in Michigan St. territory at the Michigan St. 46. This one may not be over yet.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah they are getting pressure on the QBs

but they are doing it, or at least when I was watching, with a 4 man rush

Troy will fall...AGAIN!

by Bruins102NCAA on Oct 3, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

the other Big 10 Network game is good too

Northwestern 19 – Purdue 21, end of third. Lots of turn overs though

Bruin-4-Life!!!

by dwdbruin on Oct 3, 2009 11:25 AM PDT reply actions  

And Just Like That Michigan Turns It Right Back Over To Michigan St.

Looks like Wisconny just scored on Minnesota….awaiting official replay.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 11:30 AM PDT reply actions  

Arkansas St. Picks Off Stanzi And Takes It All The Way To The House

Horrible, horrible throw by Ricky Stanzi who has looked like sh** today after playing so well last Saturday out at Happy Valley.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 11:37 AM PDT reply actions  

Ugh had to switch over from Bama game

as they were bloviating about the “excitement” brought on by Calipari.

by Nestor on Oct 3, 2009 11:38 AM PDT reply actions  

Ooooooooooh

Found the Michigan game (I am liking this Gameplan thing).

by Nestor on Oct 3, 2009 11:40 AM PDT reply actions  

:0)

It is nice! And for only $5.99 more a month you get most of the good games

by westwood12003 on Oct 3, 2009 11:41 AM PDT reply actions  

Yeah

I am going to order it week by week depending on Bruins regional ABC appearance.

by Nestor on Oct 3, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions  

Murray Gets FG For Iowa....

But Hawks simply look uninspired today which is not all that surprising after last weekend’s win at Happy Valley and with Michigan coming to Iowa City next week.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 11:43 AM PDT reply actions  

Is Michigan OL this bad?

or Spartans have an awesome front 4?

by Nestor on Oct 3, 2009 11:44 AM PDT reply actions  

VT scores

Awww. well so much for the dookies pulling the upset

by westwood12003 on Oct 3, 2009 11:45 AM PDT reply actions  

Wow - TD Michigan

60-yard passing play by Tate Forcier….

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 11:45 AM PDT reply actions  

Hail to the Victors

My third favorite fight song.

by Nestor on Oct 3, 2009 11:46 AM PDT reply actions  

Yep - Just Caught That

But I’ve a feeling that the goofy Gophs will find a way to lose this one.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

That was huge

Whats your second and first? MICH is my 2nd favorite

by westwood12003 on Oct 3, 2009 11:47 AM PDT reply actions  

2 pt conversion good!

Yea.. beat the badgers! 24 – 21 with 6:50 to go

by westwood12003 on Oct 3, 2009 11:47 AM PDT reply actions  

Wisconny In The Red Zone Again....

Td Wisconny. What did I tell you?

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 11:55 AM PDT reply actions  

Forcier

Freaking amazing. He is a true frosh. WTF?

by Nestor on Oct 3, 2009 11:58 AM PDT reply actions  

Yes He Is...

Overthrew his receiver but got out of some MAJOR trouble.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

Why would Mighigan St. call time out

Stupid time out in my opinion. Forcier was winded and you just let him catch his breath and get the freshman time to talk to the coaches.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Oct 3, 2009 12:03 PM PDT reply actions  

OMG!!!!

Touchdown Michigan!!!

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 12:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Well Folks, Overtime In East Lansing....

Hawks will have their hands full with Forcier & Co. next Saturday in Iowa City.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 12:05 PM PDT reply actions  

And Iowa Hanging On To Slim Lead vs. Arkansas St.

Hawks just look like sh** today.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 3, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

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