BN: Washington State Second Half Thread
by Nestor on Nov 14, 2009 3:38 PM PST
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Let's start with the good news. Lot's of it:
Bruins did exactly what they needed to do in the first half. Our defense came out and absolutely throttled the Cougars from the outset blitzing and mixing up the coverage. They picked off the Marshall Lobbesteal 3 times in their first 3 drives and turned it into 14 points. Akeem had 2 of those picks
Prince looked efficient early on taking advantage of the TO and finding Embree in the end zone. Then he looked Cadesque scampering down the sideline for a 68 yard TD.
The Bruins are up by a score of 26-0. They are in full control of this game. Here is the boxscore. And oh BTW down in LA Stanford is currently humiliating humiliated Southern Cal on their "homecoming" game. Harbaugh's team is on their to bust Petey's streak of Pac-10 conference titles, BCS appearances, 11 game winning seasons, and demolishing that "dynasty."
So it is potentially shaping up to be a great Saturday for UCLA in Bruin Nation. However, Bruins can look much better than the scoreboard indicates. More after the jump.
We have committed some silly mistakes with penalties and two fumbles (one from Austin which luckily went out of bounce and one from Jet Ski which will surely cost him more PT). CRN mentioned at half time that Prince needs to settle down just a bit and not get too greedy. He needs to take what the defense is giving him instead of trying to make big plays every time out.
We get the ball first in second half. So we need to come out and play clean football, effectively put this game completely out of reach, and get out of Pullman with a big win. Yes, winning this game is a big deal for our program because it will keep the momentum we have enjoyed since Moore's spectacular pick from last Sat. Let's get it done. Thread away.
GO BRUINS.
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unfortunately, they have a bye next weekend
they have the week off before our game…
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Nov 14, 2009 3:48 PM PST up reply actions
The good thing about Cal v. Stanford...
One of them has to lose. I say this as a dislocated SoCal who constantly has to hear how much they hate L.A. I am so sick of that.
So Nice That
Gerhardt is genuinely gracious…so utterly mystifying that Peatie cannot even pretend to be.
Love My Bruins
Geez, Did I spell His Name Wrong?
I am sorry, truly. He moves so damned fast I couldn’t read it on his jersey. Honestly. I’m not being sarcastic, and I hate misspelling anyone’s name.
Love My Bruins
I love this interview with CRN -- he is the right guy for the times, may he stay until he retires
sjh
ESPN still way behind
Is there a final box score? How many yards did Gerhart end up with? So sweet. Keep it up Bruins, make it a great day!
weird conversation between pete and jim
couldn’t make out what they exactly said….
pete "how you doing…you alright?
jim “yea I’m great. what’s your deal?”
pete "nice game:
transcript
HARBAUGH
(offers hand)
You alright?
CARROLL
What’s that?
They shake.
HARBAUGH
You aight?
CARROLL
(lips quiver)
I’m fine. Nice game. Nice game.
GO BRUIN BLUE
Did you guys catch the Stanford players?
Towards the end of the game they were mocking the camera with the “V” fingers and shouting “fight on.” Then one of the guys pointed to the stands and remarked how empty they had become.
Classic.
A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. John Wooden
The Trojie "Family"
Had to leave early.
Guess the “family” only sticks together when they are winning. Otherwise, see ya later.
Well
Your coach just makes you look silly, acting like a spoiled brat. He gets paid enough to have some basic manners.
Love My Bruins
true
they had stanford up 28-21 when it was actually 48-21.
by Seanny Rotten on Nov 14, 2009 3:53 PM PST up reply actions
Ass-bruising
Yeah. Fight On! Win Forever ****suckers
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
You know what their season could shape up as
Toledo’s season in 2001. You remember how that season ended for UCLA?
They still have
lower depths to sink to. Couldn’t happen to a greater bunch of guys… The Mausoleum was empty before it was over hahahahahahah!
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
by Bruins102NCAA on Nov 14, 2009 3:49 PM PST up reply actions
Anyone else thinks Judas Norton Jr gets fired at the end of the year
and takes the blame for Pete’s failure this year?
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Nov 14, 2009 3:49 PM PST reply actions
sorry, didn't see it
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Nov 14, 2009 3:50 PM PST up reply actions
unfortunately for Pete, he can't fire his own arrogance.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Nov 14, 2009 3:50 PM PST up reply actions
And Kenny
burned his bridge over here
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
by Bruins102NCAA on Nov 14, 2009 3:51 PM PST up reply actions
Can someone put the Harbaugh/Carroll post game exchange on YouTube. Looking at Carroll’s face as he realized that he got beat down was PRICELESS!
by BlackandOldGold on Nov 14, 2009 3:50 PM PST reply actions
I wish Harbaugh would have shook his hand and started singing “Lean on me”!
by BlackandOldGold on Nov 14, 2009 3:52 PM PST up reply actions
Dude
Did you see the Stanford players? “Fight on SC” with fingers raised, “I’ve never lost here” one of them said, “they are not even top-25 anymore”
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
by Bruins102NCAA on Nov 14, 2009 3:53 PM PST up reply actions
As the camera was on Harbaugh at the end of the game, you could hear him pointing out how the USC players were running to the tunnels, not waiting to congratulate Stanford.
by BlackandOldGold on Nov 14, 2009 3:54 PM PST up reply actions
Wow!
SC got SPANKED!! That was very gratifying to watch. Ha ha. I’m glad we already lost to Stanford.
Our defense may be higher ranked than SUC's
tomorrow if we continue to pitch the shutout.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Nov 14, 2009 3:52 PM PST reply actions
Their one championship dynasty?
Nice call putting that in qoutes
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
by Bruins102NCAA on Nov 14, 2009 3:55 PM PST up reply actions
48-21
There’s probably a cheat-sheet somewhere that says … when up 27, go for two to try to make it a 5 possession game. :-)
I was told Cheat called a late pointless time out in last year's game against Stanford.
Harbaugh’s choice to go for two looked like retaliation.
Not completely clear on the situation with the time out last year though, or how it lacked sportsmanship.
A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. John Wooden
We need to focus -- we have a second half to win
I want 4 quarters of momentum going into some very difficult games.
This game isnot over and we better play like we understand that.
sjh
Stanford playing the best ball right now in Pac 10
Their game with Cal should be a battle and actually may be, which it usually isn’t, truly a Big Game
What are the chances of an...
Oregon Rose Bowl
Arizona Fiesta Bowl
trees: Rose/hollday/sun
depending on how the 3-way group at the top of the conference shakes out.
by bruinhoo on Nov 14, 2009 4:18 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
It's pretty bad when you're kicker is so weak...
The receiving team on a kick-off has to call a fair catch.
Almost no Carroll or Presley in last few games
do you think they are still in the doghouse from that rule violation?
sjh
kinda feel bad for Wassu
I’ve always respected them for running a great program for the disadvantages they have. Its sad to see them this far down
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Nov 14, 2009 4:01 PM PST reply actions
i felt bad for their original QB, that was just sad.
especially when a douche like phys is dropping comments like “he has completed 75% of his passes, but to the bruins.”
PASSWORD
DOES ANYONE HAVE THE PASSWROD TO WATCH THE GAME ONLINE ON JUSTIN.TV/MBOOTYMAH?
Seems like we're not really trying
anything with the running game. Would be nice to see us try to establish more of a running game, if we can. Am I nitpicking? Yes.
You are incorrect
Sebastian Janokowski. You have Al Davis’ incompetence to thank for being incorrect. ;)
I'll accept being wrong in this case
haha.
Thankfully I’m a niners fan. We suck, but we don’t have Al Davis, so we’ll be ok.
And in 1986
John Lee was taken in the 2nd round. Didn’t have much of a career though
by SuperBruinMan on Nov 14, 2009 4:10 PM PST up reply actions
I wish Forbath would miss one in a game like this..
dont want him to go Pro yet. We don’t think about that with kickers, but it could be a reality for a guy like him.
I think I am watching the wrong stream.
Who are these Bruins that are up 29-0. Been waiting for this for a while.
Poor Physioc...
They called a penalty on WSU. I think he’s going to cry.
I wonder how much of ours D's great game is due to WSU
and how much is our coming together. I am really hoping the later.
Was that a shot to the head?
In addition to the leg injury.
Oh good eye
Didn’t see that … makes sense now. Knox may need to mature more but that’s part of all of it. Expected
agreed. i would have challenged it.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Nov 14, 2009 4:18 PM PST up reply actions
OT-Joel Myers
is calling the Oklahoma-Texas A&M game…
The guy is ridiculous
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Nov 14, 2009 4:18 PM PST reply actions
a lot of pressure put on Knox on that play
His first carry is to try and convert an 3rd and 1
Hey Guys - Sorry I'm Late
Was down in St. Peter, MN. for a good chunk of the day. Sounds like things are going GREAT for our guys!!!
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 14, 2009 4:21 PM PST reply actions
Damn it. I want consistency from this D.
so far, they have been consistent in letting down at some time of every game.
sjh
I think most people were a little off on their predictions for him today.
But whatever. We’re winning and he’s not injured or anything. Just having a bad day.
I Don't
have an impression that he’s doing that badly…he’s just not as quick and handy as he was earlier in the game.
Love My Bruins
Let's Go Bruins!!!!
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 14, 2009 4:31 PM PST reply actions
whiffed on a block forcing prince out of pocket --
blicking is important and our rb’s aren’t all good at it
sjh
yeah
caught the OT on th radio when I got back from St Peter. Bummer.
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 14, 2009 4:35 PM PST up reply actions
Prince v. Barkley
Check the stats. Decide for yourself who is playing more consistently and better.
Remember how pissed and ungracous Petey was when Sanchez jumped ship? Now, you know why.
was thinking about that
Cheetey knew what he had (or had not) at QB.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Big Chane Moline
ownage
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
Feel bad for
WSU. Man, what a tough game and season.
by hongerelli on Nov 14, 2009 4:37 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I love their fans on CougCenter
Great fans. They will come around eventually. But we have to worry about us.
I will, too, but
after the game.
I’m still pissed at Wazzuu for beating us in the Rose Bowl in 88 when we were #1, but I really have no other reason to hate them. And this is really a tough thing for those kids to go through. Hope they can get things turned around before much longer (except against us).
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Don't forget
1998 when we lost a heartbreaker to them in the first game of the season, effectively keeping us out of Rose Bowl.
Moline and the goal-line...
Are like a Shark and chum
Easy money and faithless women, red-eye whiskey for the pain...
Interesting thought
My first instinct is to say yes.
But I wonder if Prince—a redshirt freshman—could use all the gametime experience he can get, regardless of the score.
yep, in the right places at the right time
was great to see the screen go nowhere.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Nov 14, 2009 4:41 PM PST up reply actions
its a good team to get experience against
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Nov 14, 2009 4:42 PM PST up reply actions
See your point but getting Craft more snaps now equals better readiness if needed
against ASU, USC, Bowl Game. Wins this year equals better recruiting equals more smiles here in future
by 84 on Nov 14, 2009 4:44 PM PST up reply actions
if the game where close and prince hurt then craft but now brehaut needs the exp
but then again so does prince
by DrKahanamoku on Nov 14, 2009 4:44 PM PST up reply actions
Moline
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
O line
Great job!! They look like they are finally gelling. Hopefully can keep it going against tougher D’s.
by hongerelli on Nov 14, 2009 4:44 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I would let Craft
get some snaps, then Brehaut
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
yeah
Moline for 6
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
by Bruins102NCAA on Nov 14, 2009 4:46 PM PST up reply actions
I only saw their game against USC
But is WSU this bad, or have we turned a corner?
Both
and Chane Moline is a beast
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
by PrincetonBruin on Nov 14, 2009 4:47 PM PST up reply actions
I want to believe the later,
but this game really doesn’t mean much beyond a much-needed win against the worst team in the Pac-10.
We may be better, but this game doesn’t indicate anything (besides that we can’t hold onto the football)
Prince's stat line
I wonder who is the better first year college QB in LA right now?
C/ATT YDS AVG TD INT
Kevin Prince 26/39 330 8.5 1 0
Right on
If a certain LA paper had any credibility, they would be talking up Prince right now and not that other guy.
The stats are what they are, folks.
I think our offense is clicking now
Looks good. Have to beat AZ St.
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
In Wisconsin when it warmed up to 40 in the spring, it was shorts, tshirts, and Frisbee weather
stop whining
sjh
Note
At no point have the Cougs resorted to filthy, reckless unsportsmanlike play.
But, the often-lauded Trojies….a different story.
Love My Bruins
No one believes in the Condoms
Only those sycophants in the MSM and the condom athletic supporters
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
'84 - Thanks For The Thoughts On Iowa
Another heartbreaker for them.
I know Wazzu is bad but our guys need a game like this to really build up their confidence going into the home stretch.
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 14, 2009 4:48 PM PST reply actions
They will get a decent bowl bid and maybe Stanzi will get healthy by then
by 84 on Nov 14, 2009 4:50 PM PST up reply actions
They Still Even Might Get A BCS Bowl
They should handle Minnesota next week and IF the BCS does take 2 Big 10 teams. Hard telling, though.
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 14, 2009 4:51 PM PST up reply actions
Come in arizona!
We need cal to lose!!!
by hongerelli on Nov 14, 2009 4:49 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I gotta go to dinner
Keep it up Brothers and Sisters. It was great to be in a game day thread, again.
Can’t tell you how much this means to those of us living in Exile.
sjh
Come on arizona!
We need cal to lose!!!
by hongerelli on Nov 14, 2009 4:50 PM PST via mobile reply actions
314 yds, 67.5% completion for Prince...
very nice… but I realize we gotta temper our expectations because this Wazzu team is just not good at all.
Easy money and faithless women, red-eye whiskey for the pain...
Kevin Prince
Kevin Prince has 314 yards, his 3rd 300-yard game. Tommy Maddox is the only other Bruin freshman with 3 300-yard games. (per UCLA Athletics)
Good To Hear Brehaut In To Do Clean-Up Work
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 14, 2009 4:52 PM PST up reply actions
Still think it should be Craft
Needs to be as ready as possible in case KP goes down in next two weeks.
by 84 on Nov 14, 2009 4:53 PM PST up reply actions
go richard!
I hope they let him throw…
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Nov 14, 2009 4:53 PM PST reply actions
Yeah the sucsters
were leaving before the game was over. Stanford fans were the only ones left. I love the quality of the character of not only the players but their fans as well.
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
by Bruins102NCAA on Nov 14, 2009 4:55 PM PST up reply actions
I mean...
For both teams and their fans…
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
by Bruins102NCAA on Nov 14, 2009 4:56 PM PST up reply actions
It all starts at the top, with the Coach
Harbaugh is actually a class act, top shelf coach. So are his players and fans.
And conversely
we see the quality of Peatie, his team, and their fans. Pathetic
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
by Bruins102NCAA on Nov 14, 2009 4:58 PM PST up reply actions
Character Shows
more in the hard times than the good times.
The Cougs are a class act, with lifetime fans, not bandwagon fair-weather boasters.
Love My Bruins
Now that I think about it
Craft would probably rip them up pretty good at this point. Brehaut is the better choice
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
THAT
is what makes Locke one of the best of the best punters in college football, and will ensure that he will be recognized as such by the end of his four years here. Consistently downing the ball in the 10, on top of having an enormous leg.
Good job, man!
Stupid penalties
I know this is mop up time, but still.
No reason to hit the guy when he’s clearly gone out of bounds.
I don't like
how teams can blast holes in the middle of the line and then get into our secondary, then they take crappy angles = 20 yard runs
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
They're sure playing like 2nd string...
But our second string should be better than theirs. I hate this.
We have to fix that or McSuck is going to burn us
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
4th and 6 for Wazzou
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
failed to convert
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
Bruin ball on downs
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
I hate to keep harping on the announcers...
But all we’re hearing is what WSU has to do in the future. Might as well be a WSU crew. What’s our narrative, Mr. Lame Announcer.
Have you heard about this novel approach to dealing with bad announcers?
It has to do with the volume control.
Saturday Night Football On ABC
Will be MUCH, much more enjoyable on top of our win today.
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 14, 2009 5:04 PM PST reply actions
Yep
Wouldn’t surprise me at all.
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 14, 2009 5:06 PM PST up reply actions
They couldn't convert the 4th down
I want 50 points
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
I agree
He has the ability to put up big numbers.
He won’t do it, though, if he only touches the ball 3 times per game.
Knox needs to prove himself in practice and show what he can do in games with significant carries.
The Wildcat
is growing on me this season. =) I just hope Chow stays so that we can see what else our offense can do next year!
WTF?
keep Brehaut in…
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
Don't need the bad karma
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
I guess it's important for Chrissman
To burn his eligibility handing the ball off the back up running backs.
As opposed to
burning his eligibility doing nothing at all?
by SuperBruinMan on Nov 14, 2009 5:09 PM PST up reply actions
i agree, keep Brehaut in,
but you know, it’s nice that Crissman is getting into the game.
He helped keep together that first class, and he deserves the appreciation.
Knox>franklin....
until knox fumbles the ball at least
Yes Craft is
growing on me also this season. Gave him such a hard time last year. But that boy got guts and resilience.
He's Also
worked hard, and he’s a better QB than he was last season…even knowing that he probably wouldn’t be the #1. He did the work for his team, not himself.
Love My Bruins
even so I don't think he qualifies as having a mental condition....
as far as I know he’s a kid who get’s angry and maybe homesick.
I liked the dog bark on the justin feed...
Better than the announcers.
Yeah and if SUC has a problem with it
nicely point them to the onside kick against WSU
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
by Bruins102NCAA on Nov 14, 2009 5:13 PM PST up reply actions
Good win for us
Good night Bruin Brothers and Sisters
Amen
have a good night
Troy will fall...again, again, and AGAIN!
by Bruins102NCAA on Nov 14, 2009 5:13 PM PST up reply actions
I love Phsyioc.
He says Prince threw for over 200 yards. Actually 114 yards over 200 yards. In common English, that was would be over 300 yards.
met KP and his mom...
kid comes from a great family
she showed me all the different smoothie recipes she had lined up for him
They're Going Through An Incredibly Tough Year Again
And I have to respect them for hanging with their team through the lean times.
Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!
by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 14, 2009 5:19 PM PST up reply actions
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