[Sounds Like] Bruins Wake Up In Corvallis But Lose A Heartbreaker Against Oregon State
by Nestor on Oct 31, 2009 4:19 PM PDT
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It was close and the Bruins had a shot. Bruins fell behind by a score of 0-16 and then clawed their way back in what sounds like an inspiring fourth quarter and tied up the score at 19. Oregon State then leaned on their superstar sophomore running back to get a TD to go by 7 with about 44 second left in the game. Kevin Prince (more on him below) mounted a furious comeback and drove the team down to Oregon State's 27 with just 7 seconds to go but came out shot. The final score was 19-26 in favor of Oregon State. You can get the box score here.
Thanks to everyone in the comment threads who were kind enough to share direct updates from the radio. Thanks to the guys at the Daily Bruin who were tweeting away. From the game thread it sounds like there were number of game deciding moments in the fourth first. Two of them stick out to me. Sounds like ATV had a sure pick 6 which he dropped (again going by the comments from the thread and twitter feeds). Also, few of us will be wondering about the decision to go for 3 when we were near their endzone in the first drive of Q3. I can see the rationale behind the coach's decision to go for 3. However, what troubles me is how we called 3 straight running plays once we got near their goal line. Anyway, at least they came back with a furious effort. So we have that going for us.
We are not going to celebrate moral victories here on BN. However, it is good to hear that our guys didn't give up and fought till the bitter end. Kevin Prince's numbers are impressive on paper. He completed 22 out of 34 passes for 323 yards and threw 2 TDs. I will leave it up to those who were at the game and watch the tape delay to tell us more about his performance. Sounds like he really woke up and came around in second half. Hopefully that will give him some much needed confidence heading into the remaining games. At least for now (from what we have heard and read online) he has ended the quarterback debate in Westwood. Would love to hear more from the folks who were at the game or are watching tape delay on this point. More after the jump.
It also sounds like Rosario had a spectacular game catching 6 passes for 152 yards and a long TD. The question is can he follow up with another consistent performance next weekend? Will this game give him the confidence to emerge as a big time receiver we are all hoping he will turn out to be by the time he is done in Westwood.
Again the question now is how the Bruins will follow up next weekend? Per the radio guys it sounds like the team "came together" in fourth quarter fwiw. Well the season is not over. We can still win 3 more game and salvage it. From what we have read and heard it sure sounds like the team came together in the fourth quarter. The question now is (as it applied to Rosario and all of our players) if they can keep the fire burning for the entire four quarters next weekend at the Rose Bowl?
GO BRUINS.
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Consistency
Can we bring this effort for the final 4 games? I believe that we can now that NC saw us respond to some vertical plays and put the ball in the end zone
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by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 31, 2009 4:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually
Instead of thinking of the Final-4 we just need to think about the next 4 (as in quarters) against Washington on Saturday.
by Nestor on Oct 31, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
true.
lets get to 1-0
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by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 31, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or 1.25-0
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by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 31, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dragging the debate over here
Does this end the Brehaut vs. Prince Debate?
(From open thread)
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by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 31, 2009 4:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ya I saw that
wanted some more opinions, but thanks.
Can’t help but feel like CRN owes me one.
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by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 31, 2009 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why?
We still have no idea what Brehaut can do? He didn’t get any meaningful snaps today and we don’t know exactly how Prince looked in the first 2 and half quarters.
by Nestor on Oct 31, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but
curiosity killed the cat. We found a guy who can give us a legitimate shot at winning games that we overmatched in, why go away from that
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by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 31, 2009 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am not saying we bench Prince now
I do think it is reasonable to assert that Brehaut didn’t get meaningful snaps in the first half.
by Nestor on Oct 31, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True.
(Just watching the game on delay) I see that RB has terrible timing when getting to the line, Maiava and the Guards got dominated while he was in there, they were second off the ball on each of his snaps
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by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 31, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How the heck can he develop timing
if he isn’t playing much?
by Nestor on Oct 31, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
timing in the snap count
is emulated in practice.
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by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 31, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And how can develop that timing
When he has gotten only 30 percent of reps during practice?
by Nestor on Oct 31, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
umm...
(Running out of excuses) how many is 30 percent? like an actual number. It takes around 3 plays… in a controlled environment
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by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 31, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is a big difference
Between controlled environment and game situation. Brehaut or any quarterback cannot be expected to be in perfect rhythm if he is not getting substantial reps to develop it. Just give it up because you are sounding like someone who is not interested in a reasonable exchange except to have some silly back and forth.
by Nestor on Oct 31, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah,
And when you have two different QB’s working with the line, you don’t think there might be differences?
by LongtimeBru on Oct 31, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oyyy
link diving… hold on
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by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 31, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
here
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by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 31, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
We have linked that and discussed it at length here on BN. We do have a rule against bringing up same old arguments over and again.
by Nestor on Oct 31, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We do?
How has Fox71’s ‘mute button’ diatribe survived that rule? Grandfathered in, perhaps?
;)
by insomniacslounge on Oct 31, 2009 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The difference, of course, is the validity of the arguments
Old, tired arguments – Banned
Solid, logically irrefutable arguments – Good for post after post after post.
Now, let’s talk about Opera….
by Fox 71 on Nov 1, 2009 4:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, wait a minute.
I just got the “grandfathered” part.
by Fox 71 on Nov 1, 2009 4:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We are not talking about a two QB system here
We are talking about one guy replacing another and his cadence being different. Just trying to get a second QB in the game for reps. and experience.
by LongtimeBru on Oct 31, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought prince played well the whole game
but the play-calling was atrocious until the 2nd half. very predicatable and vanilla.
by hicalliber on Nov 1, 2009 8:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For now
I still would love to see what Brehaut can do when given a real opportunity. Prince was great this afternoon. Is he our future? Not sure. Brehaut has a stronger arm, but Prince has such a quick release. Either one that steps up and does the job is fine with me.
by LongtimeBru on Oct 31, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like
Prince better. He got knocked out of sync at Tennessee, but I think what we saw tonight is what we can generally expect from him.
by captainqtp on Oct 31, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How do you really know you like him if you have never seen Brehaut?
CRN promised meaningful reps for Brehaut. We were they and when do we get to see them. Maybe CNC played his trump card.
by 84 on Nov 1, 2009 7:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Defense
Game was totally winnable. Defense has totally regressed under Bullough. I don’t know how many plays I have seen this year where it made UCLA look absolutely silly, especially the last play of this game. I am hopeful about the O, but three more wins will not be a walk in the park.
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 4:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't say regressed
but the defense did lose it in an objective sense
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by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 31, 2009 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Put it this way. . .
. . . Would you have more confidence in Walker leading the D with 2 minutes to go or Bullough?
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neither
See the last drive v. Notre Dame in South Bend.
by Nestor on Oct 31, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ARGH!
You got me there. Let’s go O-fence!, O-fence!
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
meh
he learned his lesson on December 2nd
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by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 31, 2009 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait
bad words.. you get it though.. it payed off on december second
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by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 31, 2009 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF are you talking about?
Serious you are pointing to 13-9? You realize what happened in the following game against Florida State?
I appreciate your football knowledge, however, the way you bring your arguments here you sound like a Dorrelista. If you want to stick around, you need to step back a little, and think about the big picture before posting your quick fire takes. It’s more appropriate for a message board.
by Nestor on Oct 31, 2009 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't care about
FSU, there was never a point in that game where the game hinged on Prevent defense
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by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 31, 2009 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and my face hurts
i never liked dorrell, well I did before the colorado game
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by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 31, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ucla13_usc9
Take a time out from this thread because you are starting sound like a Dorrell moron. We ban people for being morons here on BN.
It’s not a matter of just playing prevent defense. Walker was a better than average DC but he didn’t really prove to many of us as being elite. He coached a good game against SC in that 9-13 but he was promptly owned the following game against FSU. That was mark of pure inconsistency and a huge strike against him.
by Nestor on Oct 31, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear you . .
. . and there have been times where Walker’s D was woefully under-prepared. However, there was at least good performances (as inconsistent as they were). However, under Bullough? I have yet to see a game where I’ve been impressed by his play calling.
I’m not saying that Walker was god, but it seems, Bullough’s D gives every QB an eternity to throw.
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh I think we agree
I have the same concerns about Bullough as you do. I think Walker was a better DC than Bullough because of the experience factor. However, I don’t think he was some kind of legend as many make him out to be.
by Nestor on Oct 31, 2009 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're absolutely right. . .
. . . I almost puked when they were considering Walker for head coach.
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nestor, I apologize
I would like this to go on file saying that I am truly sorry for offending you, or this community in any way, because perhaps I do not think enough before I post, or I don’t know enough about what I am talking about to any certain degree.
That being said, I reread what I posted, and I don’t take any of those statements back. In this particular reply column we eschewed from the idea of whether or not UCLA would benefit from having Walker as the DC in the final 2 minutes of the game. My opinion was further put off subsequently by those unrelated statements to follow.
In the Brehaut debate, my opinion was one incident that I decided to check out, but perhaps my Ideas were “too” specific to be considered credible, which makes sense. However, the ideas that I stated there were eventually resolved in particular vulgar that led to my periodical banning, in other words, me saying that Practice is where Brehaut needs to develop, and the game time shouldn’t be sacrificed for your starting QB who has those timing issues ironed out.
Although I know I will get some sort of punishment for this, don’t think that this is a lecture in any way shape or form, but rather my defense, which I hope justified my opinions correctly.
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by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 31, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There Ought to be a rule
against mentioning the Nut Bowl on BN.
Like many here, I bought tickets and traveled there to see our “turned it around against sc” team play one of the worst games I’ve ever seen.
We made a disgraced OC look good.
Please, N, invoke a rule against the Nut Bowl. Please.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Oct 31, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Nut Bowl . .
. . was hilarious if you were there. I was in the stands with FSU fans behind me and it was a “bitch” against your own team night. I got in a heated debate with a FSU fan about who’s QB was worse. Then the juggler came out for UCLA’s halftime show and the FSU fans were just hecklin’ the sh!t out of UCLA. Then, FSU had a home grown wrapper/singer act to follow and you should have seen the horrified looks on the FSU fans’ faces! It was classic. Does anyone remember the name of the wrapper/singer duo?!!! LMFAO
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The band was . .
. . . Seminole County; a cross between linkin park and evanascence LOL:
http://emeraldbowl.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072508aar.html
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, that memory made me laugh
sjh
by Class of 66 on Oct 31, 2009 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seminole Country - the one unifying factor in the stadium that evening
Bruins and Seminoles finding common ground, in boing the heck out of them.
by bruinhoo on Oct 31, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that and the fact that...
the whole night was a reminder of why baseball stadiums should not play host to bowl games. Both teams on the same sideline, sitting up in the third base line upper deck not being able to see from the 20 to the goal line on one side of the field… from the Bay and i love to watch the giants there, but there are a lot of other fields in that are that would have served much better
by bigbwong on Oct 31, 2009 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and it was f-ing freezing
i live up here in SF and it was colder than a witches tit (sorry had to say it – it’s halloween, after all) that night. the band was comically bad, but our bruins were worse. anyway, it was just a bad night all around – just very uninspired ball.
by Nocal Bruin on Oct 31, 2009 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Improvement
The goal for a young team as our own is to grow week to week. By what I read this team grew in the 4th quarter. I don’t believe in moral victories. I do believe in improvement. Let’s rally behind our Bruins and hope they finish the season on a high note.
by Bruin2000 on Oct 31, 2009 4:30 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
rec'ed
I found something to say without looking Dorrellian now
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by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 31, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even if you did ...
Playing one great quarter doesn’t qualify as a moral victory.
Neither does a 10 point underdog tying a game near the end.
It irks me to no end that the Dorellistas totally raped
that term to excuse mediocrity. It further irks me that their
nonsense taints anyone who stays relentlessly positive
even when we lose. If we see glimmers of hope we sound
like those enablers.
But like B2K “I do believe in improvement.”
by JonnyG on Oct 31, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope
I couldn’t be on the board because I was listening to the game while watching my 11month old lil bruin. Before the game started, I felt this was going to be a complete blowout. The first 3 quarters were very frustrating to listen to, but the 4th quarter was great. After the game finished, I was disappointed because we could’ve won this one. I was so proud of the effort that was put out there in the 4th. We played to win. I got on the board after the game and read the game thread and as I was reading it, I noticed the tone on here was similar to the feelings I had. Expecting to lose, disappointed with poor play, and then I read what people were posting for the 4th quarter, and I read the hope that we all have for our team. We all are seeing the improvement in the team (offensive side) and I am really hopeful that this team will see a a big improvement in the coming weeks. I just wanted to share my observations. Happy Halloween to everyone and GO BRUINS!
by bruin578 on Oct 31, 2009 4:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
PAC 12?!!!
I just heard the ESPN chick introduce the Oregon/USC game as “a great showdown in the PAC 12!” LMFAO!!!
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 4:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nice
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by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 31, 2009 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who knew?
Maybe we can go for a 7(or8) win season then. Haha
by LongtimeBru on Oct 31, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geez
One of the few (and I mean FEW) times I actually get to root for Oregon and those God-awful unis they have. Hope they can find a way to knock off those assclowns from South Central tonight.
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 31, 2009 5:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually. . .
. . the gunmetal finish on one of the helmets looked pretty sweet, but the white on white lettering for the names absolutely made no sense!
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
REPLAY
Ugh, watching the FG call on 4th and 2 in Q3 was disheartening!
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 5:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Defense just looks weak
I am somewhat surprised that the defense gives up so many big plays. Non conference may have been misleading, but we have some talented guys – is it the coaching?
by Vanman7475 on Oct 31, 2009 5:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nothing new. . .
. . it has been pretty prevalent the last few games.
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it hasn't been the talented guys
it has been the less talented guys with a combination of let downs
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by ucla13_usc9 on Oct 31, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
bullough is a total joke
Here’s the reality:
The guy is 42 and has never sniffed a DC job, despite have a father who is considered a guru of college football defense. That should tell you something about him, considering all the guys in their 30s who get head coaching gigs.He’s had every possible advantage and never impressed anyone enough to get a gig except us, and only as a last second replacement for D Walker
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Oct 31, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AGREE!!
post below was a mistake; see my apology silverlakebruin.
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
call me unnecessarily nostalgic, but
there was a time when we could put up more than 19 points in a game. say what you will about the D, but our problems lie in the O. a balanced team would not be on it’s heels constantly – the rest comes from offense and special teams. the offense is a disaster – despite tonight’s 4th quarter near miracle. i do hope this turns into something real, but right now our offense is just as unimaginative and impotent as it has been all season, “double reverse” to RC not withstanding. i don’t buy that prince has found god and we are on our way to the promised land. go back and take a look at what embree and rosario had to do to reel those balls in. and the DB play on just about any reception – which were generally ugly lapses. i love Prince’s heart – and he may well be our best hope, but we’re not even close to figuring things out. luckily we still have both Washington schools on the sched – they are not guaranteed wins, but losses to either would be very telling. Hate to be such a downer, but I like you are so damn tired of losing with the talent we have.
by Nocal Bruin on Oct 31, 2009 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Disagree
The PAC is tough this year. Less talented teams? maybe Stanford, but Cal (Best), Oregon (James), UofA (Grigsby, Foles), and OSU (Rodgers, Canfield), have playmakers where UCLA does not. You can thank Dorrell for that and that’s where I agree with you. I also agree that Bullough is weak, but UCLA has been in every game despite this. I share everyone’s frustration, but we need to hang in there.
It will be difficult but three more wins is reachable and Vegas bowl here we come!!!
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Bad
Don’t know how this post ended up here, the reply was for a later post. Apologies to silverlakebruin.
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
REPLAY
Ok, that Rosario catch was dope! I hope this is a breakout game for him, because UCLA desperately needs a playmaker!
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 6:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Ok, the push call on Austin’s Kick off return was pretty bad. There were like multiple infractions! Luckily, they don’t compound!
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His punting has not been inspiring
They seem low, not giving us enough time to get back on coverage, and there isn’t much distance. Not sure what’s going on with him.
by freesia39 on Oct 31, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe he's a freshman
oh wait – yeah he is. are you seriously posting about our freshman punter – who also happens to be one of the better at his position already in the pac-10? i’m going to go out on a limb and say we have bigger issues to address …
by Nocal Bruin on Oct 31, 2009 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was punting better earlier in the season
This game and the previous game, some of his punts have made me go “what. the. heck.”
by freesia39 on Nov 1, 2009 12:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
REPLAY
Ok, I just saw the awesome TD pass and 2 point conversion to tie. Do I dare watch the remaining OSU drive to win?! Why of course!!! BRUIN FOREVER!!!
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 6:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
It’s sad when I’m replying to my own posts. Am I the only loser watching UCLA lose via replay?!
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I watched the tape delay
after we tied the game, I texted my friend. She replied back with “but we still lost”
I got bummed out
by drebruin on Oct 31, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't know we lost
I managed to hold out and avoid the internet. So it was semi-live for me.
by freesia39 on Oct 31, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bullough is horrible
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Oct 31, 2009 6:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Reverse
Every game, the opposing team has run multiple reverse play and UCLA has looked absolutely silly every time. If Bullough has made no adjustments for that play and it’s cost UCLA everytime.
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
i’m watching too but i can’t believe Verner dropped that INT!!!!
by AMM19 on Oct 31, 2009 6:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Poor guy
you know he’s kicking himself in the ass over that. That was game.
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
anywhere to see sc Oregon on the net
I’m getting the texas game like I give a shit
sjh
by Class of 66 on Oct 31, 2009 6:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Quackeroos Taking A 24-17 Lead Into The Locker Room At The Half
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 31, 2009 6:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
RN
I am a Husky fan but I’ve always like the Bruins. I was really criticized here when I warned you all about RN. We saw him up close here at UW. He’s not only on the shady side, but he’s a soft coach. Anyway should be an interesting game next Saturday.
by seattle on Oct 31, 2009 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
go back to seattle
How much money did UW have to pay him for their baseless firing? A couple of million? The only thing shady is the UW athletics program…
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Oct 31, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this . . .
. . Bill Plashke?!
Dude, the only mistake RN made was lying to the UW A.D. about interviewing with the niners, but for those of us who are still employed, you know that lying about future employers happens all the time!
The NCAA came down on him for “aggressive recruiting”. RN was trained as a lawyer and pushed/interpreted rules to their limits. That’s what lawyers do. Additionally, don’t mess with a lawyer over wrongful termination. It will end up costing you $millions$!
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
REPLAY
Ok, just watched the painful ending and the last defensive stand was pitiful. UCLA looked downright silly with the reverse play (for OSU TD) that seems to always work against Bullough’s D. You’d think after the UofA game there would have been some adjustments to that. Maybe there was, but it looked downright awful.
As for Prince, I think UCLA should stick with him and call more pass plays to exploit the seam, much like BN had pointed out earlier. Clearly, everyone expects UCLA to throw slants and outs. Time to mix it up more (which Chow seems to be calling). I did see improvement even in some of the first three quarters. Looking forward to next week.
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 6:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No I don't.
But you follow a school that threw the ball off of the face of Alfred Aboya and I can never forgive that.
by freesia39 on Oct 31, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WERD!
That was a d!ck move. That’s a play that will live in infamy and will always be remembered with scorn!!!!
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
CRN still coached to lose
Not only the field goal after a timeout down 16-0. But punting on 4th and 2 with 4 minutes left and only one timeout??!!! He got extremely lucky for that penalty, otherwise that would’ve been a monumental idiocy. Also, punting on 4th and 2 from the opponents 47 down 16 late in the 3rd?
I am beginning to lose all confidence in him. His ability to read the game, and his own team, is in serious question.
That said, we were the easiest pick in ATV’s career away from winning this game. Ugh.
by bluebland on Oct 31, 2009 6:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looked like
the receiver cut infront of ATV and he lost the sight of the ball for a split second. But still that’s no excuse for dropping an wide-open INT.
by EdO'B3017 on Oct 31, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
tough loss
I avoided BN and other online sites because I wanted to watch the TV coverage. I was jumping up and down in the 4th quarter. It seemed like Prince was unleashed and our young receivers suddenly stepped up.
Carroll had a 5 yard rush on the reverse play, and I didn’t see him since.
I believe Knox was in the game for a few plays, but had no carries.
Didn’t see Pressley. Seriously I’d have him in the field other than Paulsen. Time and again he put us in a bad spot due to his penalties. And he only had 1 good catch. Very disappointing season for him.
Was the illegal block call on Austin reverse the correct call?
by drebruin on Oct 31, 2009 7:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Which one?
There were multiple blocks in the black on that play. Unfortunately, it was three times justified.
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea the announcer pointed out 3 of them
Thanks. I haven’t been watching football for that long.
by drebruin on Oct 31, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no prob. . .
. . let’s hope UCLA gets it back on track next week.
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oregon Playing Well Against sc -- up by 10
I watched the Boise State game and Oregon was terrible. I thought Kelly would be fired on the spot.
But, they look great.
We still have not lost to a team we were projected to beat. And, to think we could have won each of the lost games.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Oct 31, 2009 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Having finished watching the game
1. Prince looked pretty good today. I thought the game was over when he was sacked trying to hand the ball off to Franklin before our second TD. That was a great fade that he threw to Embree or Rosario, I can’t remember who it was right now.
2. Another fantastic catch by Rosario. Just fantastic. Not as ridiculous as his catch earlier in the season, because he used his other hand to secure the ball, but it was a beautiful catch.
3. Coleman had a few nice runs and then never seen again.
4. I don’t know what’s up with the defense. They held pretty well during the third and most of the fourth until that last drive. I was hoping and praying they’d just hold them to a field goal since we had Kai Forbath at our disposal.
The announcers (by the way, I am not a fan of James Washington’s commentary, it’s grating to have to listen to, and I cringe every time I hear a grammar error) were saying UCLA could tie it with two touchdowns at 2 two point conversions, and I said “yeah right.” Glad that the team proved me wrong.
Improvement today. Let’s keep it up for next week, compared to after the Cal game when we came out flat.
It seems like a while since we scored a TD on offense. It was nice to see.
by freesia39 on Oct 31, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
James Washington
You mean you cringe when he says “you was”?
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and
‘hisself’
“a offensive”
“they was”
I’m tempted to actually make a list for a whole game to send in to Fox, but I think I’d be banging my head against a brick wall by halftime.
by AZBruin on Oct 31, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, here's a novel idea.
Nah. Not worth saying any more.
Anyone who is driven nuts by an announcer deserves it.
by Fox 71 on Oct 31, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least he is ProBruin
instead of Anti like Norrie is.
by 84 on Nov 1, 2009 7:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just watched the game
Prince looked legit when the play calling opened up. Really, had that injury not occured in tennessee I honestly believe this team beats stanford and a masoli-less oregon. Cant help injuries but for the first time this year Ilike the direction of this team.
We are an ATV pitch and catch from a huge come back win. D showed up again, UNTIL IT COUNTED. Bullough is on the chopping block in my eyes. And no i dont buy into the stats , our D is legit, they kept us in that game. However, our play calling is pathetic. We really need to lose the “give them a field goal and we will score” mentality. Basically, I am tired of it. This team actually showed me something today, but we have lost to less talented teams every week with the exception of Oregon and possibly Cal. Shit rests on the coaches. Right now we are bottom feeders in the Pac, never thought I would see the day. Just shows the damage Dorell did.
by bruinbrah on Oct 31, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I Tend To Think Along Those Same Lines
WRT Prince and the injury. I think for whatever reason it really set him back some.
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 31, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's take a deep breath. . .
The PAC is tough this year. I disagree that we have lost to less talented teams. Stanford (Gearhart), Cal (Best), Oregon (James), UofA (Grigsby, Foles), OSU (Rodgers), have playmakers where UCLA does not. You can thank Dorrell for that (I agree with you there). I also agree Bullough sucks, but even then UCLA had a chance in every game. A bad play here and there has cost UCLA wins. I’m surprised that UCLA hasn’t lost by a bigger margin.
The PAC is tough every year and the talent level is pretty high this year. Don’t be surprised if the PAC goes undefeated in bowl games this year.
As for UCLA, three more wins and they are bowl eligible. It can be done with home games against ASU and UW, then a win at WSU. Seeing how Oregon is playing USC, I think USC better not look past UCLA either. My expectations were 6-6 this season which is still doable. Then I’ll see the BN at the Vegas Bowl!!!!
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
People Tend to Forget Stanford's Luck
He is the real deal, too.
Red shirt freshman — poised, in control, and a strong arm.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Oct 31, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree. Luck is best Pro style QB in conference right now IMO
by 84 on Nov 1, 2009 7:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
matt barkley
has more upside and more talent as it is right now, but then again, he didn’t redshirt
There's no one in the world that wants to beat UCLA more than _______.
by ucla13_usc9 on Nov 1, 2009 10:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Respectfully disagree.
More talent as it is right now? Luck’s stats slightly better so that would point to Luck having more talent as it is right now. More upside for Barkley? Perhaps, but I am not so sure about that either. Luck might be a little more under the radar than Barkley but with an exNFL father and Head Coach his upside isn’t looking too shabby.
by 84 on Nov 1, 2009 1:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
thats true
good angle on that
There's no one in the world that wants to beat UCLA more than _______.
by ucla13_usc9 on Nov 1, 2009 1:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
your examples all include one playmaker
I think we have several on each side of the ball. The fact that we are getting beat by teams that are so one dimensional should tell you something. Also, if we are even able to beat asu, uw and wsu, we still wont make a bowl with our conference wins. Right now the vegas bowl looks like the rose bowl
by bruinbrah on Oct 31, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
they are standouts
Sorry, but I didn’t have the time to name all the playmakers those teams have. Who are our playmakers? Yes, on D we’ve got ATV, RM, BP, and RC (although he’s been injured and pretty ineffective this season). But, Bullough’s strategy renders them impotent.
On, O? Please don’t point to any WRs because most of them have no hands and rarely do we see any YACs from any of them. Rosario, maybe, but he’s had more bad moments than good. RBs? Franklin, yes, but lack of a true passing threat mitigates his effectiveness.
There’s still more games for everyone in the PAC and we could move up. I know I’ll be vilified for mentioning the nut bowl again, but any bowl would be great. It’s been a while since I’ve been excited to watch a game in December.
by hongerelli on Nov 1, 2009 7:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thoroughly enjoying...
…. Oregon’s beatdown of $UC.
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 31, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And There It Is..
41-20 Oregon.
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 31, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy Mackeral
Oregon all of a sudden making it look easy vs. Trojans.
Could be on the verge of going up 41-20 very sudden.
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Oct 31, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
imagine if they had masoli
There's no one in the world that wants to beat UCLA more than _______.
by ucla13_usc9 on Nov 1, 2009 10:32 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
GREAt batdown
Glad we don’t have to play them again
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 31, 2009 7:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No s**t.
That ball was so dead
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 31, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Take that you sorry bastards
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 31, 2009 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oops... that was suuposed to be a reply to my last post
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 31, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, those guys look very beatable
If we can get our act together by December
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 31, 2009 8:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If the 4th quarter Bruins
Play for 3 quarters instead of 1, we have a good chance at any game.
by Tydides on Oct 31, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ABSOLUTELY!
Hopefully, the fourth quarter of the oSu game was a momentum builder!
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duck uniforms
Have never looked sooo sooo good. Let’s run it up Quacks and bury these thugs.
by Nestor on Oct 31, 2009 8:12 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Who else has a desire to go to Pechanga?
by Tydides on Oct 31, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just thinking that
What kind of duck has feathers like that?
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 31, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just thinking the same thing about the uniforms
They don’t look so bad when they are pulverizing the trOJies.
by Fox 71 on Oct 31, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lucky
we did not have to play against him!
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quack quack
Hope you’re enjoying the ass-whipping, you smug, over-rated bunch of thugs.
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 31, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Petey is making funny faces again
better stop that, pete. It’s scaring the junior-high kids who are already on your payroll.
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 31, 2009 8:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
14 Points is a "pounding"
You’re a fucking idiot, Mushmouth.
by Tydides on Oct 31, 2009 8:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mushmouth needs to . . . .
retire and shut the F up!
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time for another TD
I am thoroughly enjoying this beatdown of the ‘defensive’ genius.
by Nestor on Oct 31, 2009 8:20 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I guess Pete actually might
need to start coaching. I think he’s starting believing his own bs. The program looks like its on autopilot.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Oct 31, 2009 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
chip kelly
Too classy to run it up unlike Chetey.
by Nestor on Oct 31, 2009 8:24 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Mushmouth Basically Tells Us that sc Plays Dirty
Telling Kelly to get Masoli out of the game before an “angry” sc player takes a cheap shot at him.
So we all know this but no one does anything.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Oct 31, 2009 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FWIW- Neither Mike Leach nor Skip Kelly
played college or NFL football
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Oct 31, 2009 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
She can . . .
. . . catch. TA should take some lessons from her.
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Phillies!!!
Now if only the Phillies can get it going.
by hongerelli on Oct 31, 2009 8:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Notice Mushmouth doesn't warn Cheety to take Barkley out --
lest he be the victim of a cheap shot
sjh
by Class of 66 on Oct 31, 2009 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Love that sign in the crowd...
“Welcome to the fall of Troy”
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 31, 2009 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Post 5000 here on BN!
And the trOJans GO DOWN AGAIN!
Quack….Quack….Quack..Quack..QuackQuackQuackQUACKQUACKFUCK $C!!
Enjoy the Holiday Bowl, Cheatey!
Would have been even nicer with a Bruin win, but it’s Halloween, and time for me to leave. Night all!
by Tydides on Oct 31, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
'Night!
and Happy Halloween!
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 31, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you want some comedy, check out this front page
article from wearesc.com
Oct 30, 2009
T.E. Daniels, WeAreSC Columnist
I listen to so many people who claim to be Trojan fans as their knees knock together and whisper to one another "I’m scared about this one… I don’t know if we’ll survive… Oh my God they’re going to kill us… I don’t want to leave home, don’t make me leave home!!!" I say ‘claim to be Trojan fans’ because real Trojans ain’t scared of nothing.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Oct 31, 2009 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Somebody on the Oregon board pointed out
…that When Chip looked for Petey, he stalked off. Dude needs to lose a LOT more so he can learn to do it with a little class.
GO BRUINS!!!
by bruinchick on Oct 31, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Night BN Folks, and Thank You So Much for The Game Thread Today!
I live in NM and we only see TX , CO , and OK so I followed the great thread from you all today which was really a result of posting from radio feed…..sort of like the old radio days, yet enhanced, and I enjoyed it. Great job and passion from those listening and in the know translating to those of us waiting for news!…..Bruins showed real fire at the end—-2 TDS + 2 2pt conversions, seriously in the 4th…..Let’s build on the confidence and down the Huskies, Sun Devils, and Cougars,,,..icing on the cake will be the obvious take-down of the Trojans by the Bruins @ USC. Go Bruins!! …..and thanks again for the Bruin community web source!
by bruinmom on Oct 31, 2009 8:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Defensive Blitzes
For those of you (like myself) who think the defense is too conservative and predictable, consider that we only blitzed THREE times the entire game (a single linebacker twice and two linebackers once). There were no corner blitzes, nor safety blitzes. Now, I know we were running some 5 man fronts and even a few 6 man fronts, but only calling three blitzes in an entire game is just another sign of how predictable our defense has become.
by bornagainbruin on Oct 31, 2009 11:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m glad U$C* got taken down, but it doesn’t wash away the bitterness of another uninspired defeat.
I was a big proponent of the hiring of CRN, and I was exultant that CNC was hired by him. And I knew we would have a couple of rebuilding years.
BUT.
The coaching staff has not inspired the athletes. The play calling on both offense and defense has been awful.
I will hold my tongue till the end of this season, and see what kind of recuits we get.
BUT.
I am not optimistic that 2010 will be any better. And if it isn’t, we need to do something about it at the top.
Bleeding powderkeg blue and gold for 55 years. Go Bruins!
by Digdog on Nov 1, 2009 6:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DigDog
Looking through your history it’s clear you just come here to rant and put up short comments to voice your frustrations. BN is not just place for venting like people do on message board. If you have concerns then make an effort to lay them out in a cogent manner based on statistics, evidence, stories you are reading.
But don’t just come here to put up unhinged quick posts to rant like a lunatic. You keep attacking Chow yet you provide nothing concrete to back up your arguments. That will not fly here on BN. Consider it your last and final warning here on BN (looks like you have been warned number of times already).
by Nestor on Nov 1, 2009 9:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nestor – During the game you agreed with me that on the 4 yard line with 2 yards for a first down we should have gone for it. The play calling was not gutsy. That is one specific example. There are others.
I have been the biggest backer and booster of CRN and CNC, although not here. But I was mighty disappointed with what I thought was very timid play calling.
If you scroll back through the radio-game thread you will see you were agreeing with me.
And that is what I was referring to.
if you want to ban me you certainly can as this is your board, but I would have thought that an open and honest exchange of ideas would be of some value, too.
I have never “attacked” CNC. I did, however, think his play calling was timid and that it was dispriting to the players.
Bleeding powderkeg blue and gold for 55 years. Go Bruins!
by Digdog on Nov 1, 2009 10:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't lie dude
Deleted couple of your comments yesterday in which you specifically attacked Norm Chow.
by Nestor on Nov 2, 2009 4:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
A few comments
seem in order. As to Prince v. Brehaut, why has no one on BN picked up on Norm Chow’s remark, quoted in last week’s fishwrap, namely: “We know what we have.” Or, translated, Prince is starting and getting almost all the snaps because he is clearly the better of the two. As to Bullough and blitz packages, I think we should attack more on D, but Bullough’s adjustment was the six-man line, so he was thinking and trying to control OSU’s offense. I think we can say that the D kept the game within reach for a long time. The final drive by OSU was painful to watch, but suppose ATV had made that interception, would anyone be praising Bullough for anticipating that play? Probably not. And that reverse? Look at the blocking and the overall execution by the Beavs and give credit where it is due. Also consider the ability of the Rodgers brothers, certainly a cut above the ordinary. It hurts that we lost and that our Pac 10 record is so dismal, but inspiration and motivation work a lot better when you are actually better than the team you are playing. I detect a lot of belief in magic among the most disgruntled of Bruin fans.
by ReineSeite on Nov 1, 2009 9:14 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
re. "why has no one on BN picked up on Norm Chow’s remark?"
If no one has picked up on something and you think is worth noting, then share it, link it and enlighten everyone else. Don’t expect to be spoonfed everything.
by Nestor on Nov 1, 2009 9:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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