Center Court: Ben Ball (Cal State Bakersfield) Open Thread
by Nestor on Nov 20, 2009 7:00 PM PST
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Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners at UCLA Bruins, Nov 20, 2009 7:30 PM PST
Time to kick start the Senior Day weekend in Westwood with the Ben Ball warriors on Friday night. Cal Stake Bakersfield Road Runniers are visiting Pauley Pavillon tonight for UCLA's second game of the regular season.
We don't really need to rehash the nightmare from Monday night. At this point we are hoping that we will see a basketball team that will show some improvements on how it plays on Ben Ball defense and most importantly be patient and selective by taking good shots within the flow of our offense. A little improvement from FT line would be nice too. You can check out more of our pre-game notes here.
Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 pm PST. It will broadcast live on FS West. You can also follow the game via official game tracker over here. For those who are following the game along this open thread, as always please free to share updates and scores so that other BNers across the nation who might not be fortunate enough to get live broadcast can follow along the fun. Well I guess it has been more agonzing than fun in recent weeks. Let's hope that changes a little tonight.
So let's get this party started. Fire away.
GO BRUINS.
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Cal went 0-for NYC this week
For those not keeping track, the Pac-10 favorite Cal Bears were demolished by (unranked) Syracuse last night, 95-73 @ MSG, and lost to #15 Ohio State earlier today, 76-70.
Re. Syracuse
The Orangemen followed up their drubbing of Cal with a convincing victory over UNC this evening, 87-71, blowing out the Tar Heels in the 2nd half.
'Cuse
Looking impressive in November. Does Cal have injury issues? Haven’t paid as much attention as I should be I guess.
Theo Robertson has been injured
But I’m not sure what it is.
Breaking News
via twitter:
DBSports MBBALL: Nikola Dragovic suspended for tonight’s game vs. CSUB following today’s arrest stemming from an incident in Hollywood last month.
Yikes.
Guess last yes prob was symptomatic
of more trouble to come. Sad. Explains his poor game last week maybe.
by mplsbruin on Nov 20, 2009 7:37 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Let's hope that easy basket by JA
Gets him going.
Missed FTs are inexcusable
Especially from your SG who is trying to establish himself as a go-to guy.
CSUB
is actually not a bad squad, pretty athletic (I live in Bakersfield). I watched CSUB play Santa Clara last week from courtside. Stephon Carter is a very, very talented freshman (number 21). Can score in bunches.
Drago's peons from month ago
Can explain some of the lack of focus on this team.
by mplsbruin on Nov 20, 2009 7:42 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Just heard about Drago
I still like Keefe to start. Too young. Need his SR presence and he knows what to do on O and D.
At this point
we have 1 guy (ML) that can create and get his own shot. That needs to change or else it is going to be a BIG problem.
FR
and CBH are like oil and water. Unless it is neccessary, he would rather not. I agree with you. Put in Moser and see what he can do. At the very least, we can see if ML can handle the point. And if so, it gives CBH some options with the lineup.
CBH - I love the guy
but he needs to think about adapting just a bit. Times are changing just a little.
+1
if there is a complaint about CBH, its his decision/stubborness not to deviate from his style/beliefs. We’re going to need the FR. Especially people that can play in the backcourt so we should try to see if MM is a viable option and try to build some depth. This ain’t gonna be the first time JA picks up 2 quickies. I’m already fearing him going against Randle/Porter/Wise/etc.
He's got 3 FR in right now
Ask and you shall receive.
Nestor's health plan
Universal coverage, except when UCLA is playing – lol.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
I know JK got that rebound and putback
But RN occupied 2 players on that play
D will improve
these guys never played any D in HS. Even if they think they did, you and I know it really wasn’t “real” D.
Yeah
I hear ya. I really would like him to trust our freshmen a little more. At this point we got nothing to lose. We are not going to struggling this year … why not struggle with the young ones (who have more upside).
I love Drew Gordon
Just unleash the kid
by UCLABruins4Ever on Nov 20, 2009 7:56 PM PST reply actions
Incident at Hollywood Bowl
Felony charges filed and he turned himself in. Suspended for this game and who knows what else happens.
omg
If Bochy coached the Warriors Bengie Molina would start every game at PG.
by cybermaldonado on Nov 20, 2009 8:01 PM PST up reply actions
stinky call
If Bochy coached the Warriors Bengie Molina would start every game at PG.
by cybermaldonado on Nov 20, 2009 8:02 PM PST up reply actions
RE ND,
AP report says its a felony. Bad news if convicted. Won’t be playing much power forward this year — except maybe in OZ.
Wow, these guys have no chemistry at all
Just gonna have to wait for it to develop I guess
by UCLABruins4Ever on Nov 20, 2009 8:03 PM PST reply actions
My first game at pauley
Well I though I’d have a good time against a little team like bakersfield but instead all I’m getting is a mess of a team that doesn’t know where the ball is lazy on defense and can’t even set up an offense it’s amazing
keefe completely sucks
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It's asking too much
but we will need ML to impose his will on the opponent and put his stamp on this game.
We will need a lot more than that
But it’d be a start.
Not possible
In the system CBH has. I’m still waiting on some sort of an adjustment from him. Great coach, but he deserves as much blame as the players right now.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2009 8:07 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Moose Bailey-esque
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In limited time i gave him the benefit of the dobut with ridiculous turnovers and lack of control,
and I will continue that line of thinking for about 3 more weeks. However, he looks a little hopeless out there.
I trust CBH
in his assessment of JA. He took JA over Drew Jr. I still think JA will be an above average D1 point but I don’t see him in the class of PG’s we’ve been used to. The kid needs to forget about the expectations and just play.
Only thing I can think of
is Hamid has been in CBH’s system so he knows what to do. Moser is still learning. He’s like our young WR’s that run wrong routes.
Is that right?
Thought L drew was offered at the same time.
by mplsbruin on Nov 20, 2009 8:09 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
depressing
as unfathomable as this sounds, it’s hard to see us making the NCAA’s this year. exactly which conference teams can we beat with this squad? yes, they will improve, but this team is rudderless. how bad is keefe? he looks like he’s playing in his first college game. trust in ben, but anything we accomplish may likely have to wait until next year. damn.
He made a couple plays in the 2nd half
I think the Kansas game could be a big confidence builder for JA.
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What's up with roll tonight?
All I see are missed shots on game tracker
by mplsbruin on Nov 20, 2009 8:06 PM PST via mobile reply actions
why don't we try bobo?
12-9 out rebounded by bakersfield
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abdul-hamid is in
takes a charge on the fast-break
I'll be back later. This sounds really depressing. Going for my Prozac
BTW, I think JK is to blame for much of this (well not ‘to blame")…..he’s been one hellofa underperformer. Did he never really recover from his shoulder hurt?
In the mcd aa game
I was excited to hear he won the mixed 3 pt competition. But when I saw it televised it was the GAL who made all the shots!
Really.
by mplsbruin on Nov 20, 2009 8:12 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Roll.....my God! Play like a senior
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The big adjustment after last game's offensive striggles
Is hope more shots go in. Gotta do more than that.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2009 8:11 PM PST via mobile reply actions
really depressing
as unfathomable as this sounds, it’s hard to see us making the NCAA’s this year. exactly which conference teams can we beat with this squad? yes, they will improve, but this team is rudderless. how bad is keefe? he looks like he’s playing in his first college game. trust in ben, but anything we accomplish may likely have to wait until next year. damn.
Good cut by the FR
and nice find by ML. You need to do a post on what our optimum lineup would be. A possible lineup with ML at PG. Only worry is that he’s going to be burnt trying to run the team and be our go to guy on O.
Bad pass...good result
Lee
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I wish, cost of living was out of control,
but cant complain about the tuition, and IMHO, still incredible considering the education and staff at your disposal
what is the status on Bobo?
Is there a reason he’s not in the rotation?
Howland's philosophy
You earn mins in practice. The fact that he got 0 mins on Monday night is a pretty good indicator of what he thinks of effort Bobo gives in practice.
Did Keefe become a McDonald's All American....
….because he eats there? C’mon!
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Chris Burgess
was a Golden Arch AND the #1 recruit out of HS. I saw him play in the Nike Extravaganza down in Irvine and I started laughing. That game is a joke and full of politics.
I knew Zimmerman sucked...
…when he cried about giving me an autograph at fan day when I was 13. It was during the autograph session.
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I heard Ronald McDonald Quit
In Protest when they selected Keefe for the game
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The lack of a facilitator is killing us....
JA is not up to the task, I think we’re going to have to move ML over to the point to make the offense work
No, he's missed a few open shots
but he does have 2 assists
I'm not very basketball educated...can someone explain our offensive gameplan?
What do our guys try to do when we get into our half court offense?
What should I be looking for?
by UCLABruins4Ever on Nov 20, 2009 8:20 PM PST reply actions
Wow 2 made FTs!
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Wow
Amazing block by Gordon on a Carter dunk attempt, that will be on the highlight reels
Its official
Gordon is the heart of this team, and Jerime needs to really step the F up
The dropoff at PG is just murderous so far this year
by UCLABruins4Ever on Nov 20, 2009 8:22 PM PST reply actions
Drew's figuring it out...
Thank you God
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I can't see JA....
starting for any other team in the PAC-10
35-35
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Yes but....
…there’s been a little spark the last two minutes
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NIIIIIIIIIIIIIICE TIED AT 35
can you believe that’s what we have to look forward to.
I am depressed
By how happy I am at the fact that we’re tied to CSUB at halftime.
You get back to the top by learning what effort means...
…for the first time I can see how we’re going to improve…vastly
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They have to. Or go winless this year.
If Bochy coached the Warriors Bengie Molina would start every game at PG.
by cybermaldonado on Nov 20, 2009 8:26 PM PST up reply actions
Lets think of the positives!
Our cheerleaders look good!
Someone explain HOW we tied 'em?
Wow – where did that come from?
by mplsbruin on Nov 20, 2009 8:25 PM PST via mobile reply actions
They looked tired
I think they blew their load in the first 10 minutes
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Bandwagon fan
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Comeon guys
Bald has been with us from the beginning. This is going to be a brutal year … that’s becoming clear. Let’s try sticking together here.
I understand people are going to be frurstrated … but no need for regulars to be attacking each other. And also we are going to be frustrated with players performance etc .. and it’s ok to criticize their play … but as always don’t want to see any personal attacks on them.
Ok that was harsh....
What I meant to say is: Yes it sucks that we can’t beat this team with talent alone but at the same time in some odd way I’m enjoying seeing the improvement.
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wrong
Season ticket holder for 10 years. just a realist at what we’re dealing with here. It is really frustrating.
I agree it sucks but I trust Ben
This is not a Lavin team. They will get better. I believe. I can’t tell you why but the more we play the kids the more we’re going to like watching this.
And I’m sorry I called you bandwagon….Obviously none of us are bandwagon bruins.
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Congrats to the California Bar passers
In case any of y’all are around, I heard that results were released tonight.
Sorry N
I’m home with 12 kids (big shabbat dinner with neighbors) and had to give up my tix for tonight. I’m three tall scotchs into the game so please forgive my ranting. Cut me some slack tonight….
It was my bad...
My passion bucket overflows easily
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Dunno, I'll be at the game
You might hear me on TV yelling at Keefe though….
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Is the fundraising complete?
Thought we ran nto snags. If so, why are we showing this when we won’t even see it anytime soon.
It can't hurt with recruiting
So I’m all for it.
I left after 40 min to
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2009 8:36 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Come to the basketball game
It was 2-0 Bruins then.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2009 8:36 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
JA was rated #3 HS PG in 2008
behind Brandon Jennings and Kemba Walker
is he just rusty from injury? the #3 HS PG should be able to do something relatively well, what am I missing? Even a walk-on should be able to dribble the ball up the court under 1-on-1 pressure without turning the ball over
Maybe When We Play in Anaheim Next Week He'll Remember Who He Is....
Playing at home and all.
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Yes ... he is only 2 games
as the starting pg for UCLA and has been hurt. Dear Lord people … have some freaking patience.
We've been a bit spoiled
by the stellar play at the PG position having Farmar/Collison/Westy. JA was highly regarded and I guess because Collison and Westy were lightly recruited, we probably expect JA to be the general that much sooner. DC and Westy were/are special, special players. DC will show the teams that passed him up what they missed out on now that CP3 is hurt and well……Westy is Westy. He’s on my FBB team (26pts and 10 dimes tonight). :D
We all know those rankings aren't worth much.
Wasn’t DC the #11 ranked PG, and RW the #15 SG?
He was clearly focused on hoops
Remember AA’s comments about the basketball was his gf or something along that line during tourney time.
AA lived at Pauley
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The life of a baller
Bastard!
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when all is said and done
DG will be one of my favorite BBWs
N....you called it
DG trying to do too much. Actually hotdoggin’ it And1 style. Not a smart or good play.
Many of you have said this..
..but I really like DG – he has his faults but he just works hard.
Billy mac is the physioc of college basketball.
embarrassing
this isnt an aau game
knock it off with the no look shit
Go Reeves! Pound it in there. Loving this kid
by UCLABruins4Ever on Nov 20, 2009 8:46 PM PST reply actions
RN is earning his playing time
and I hope the other freshman are taking notice.
Does anyone have an opinion about all the mohawks?
I don’t care that much, but It kind of makes me embarrassed to know Coach is watching. He would never let that slide. Oh well, I guess there’s more important things than mohawks to be concerned about.
Bruin-4-Life!!!
RN will make mistakes, but.....
you gotta love the fact that he doesn’t look intimidated out there, and plays hard every minute
I'm hearing lots of positive comments about RN
It’s one thing to see his highlights and recognize that he has that unstoppable motor and energy in his HS highlights, it’s another to see it translate to Div 1 speed.
RN looking good
This team has some really good parts that will develop over time. I’m waiting for that one or two great parts though. So far I’m not sure who would be the go-to guy at the end of the game. MR I guess but that’s never been his role. It takes quite a paradigm shift to watch a team like this that might lose many games – rather than what we’ve had over the last several years. Not necessarily a bad thing for a fan – less pressure – but a paradigm shift indeed.
Nelson is going to get A LOT of time this year
Doing lots of good things out there
by UCLABruins4Ever on Nov 20, 2009 8:50 PM PST reply actions
I'm crossing my fingers for that
But I wouldn’t want to put that kind of pressure on the kid.
Now 0-2 on games watched this season :-(
Aggressive inside
Still raw with his moves, but at least he goes toward teh basket. I love DG, but he needs to be harder underneath.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Clank!
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Then Swish
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Surprisingly 50%
But we haven’t shot many at all
I don;t think Anderson could be colder if he slept in a bathtub full of ice
by UCLABruins4Ever on Nov 20, 2009 8:51 PM PST reply actions
I don't think JA could be colder...
If his mom was Mrs. Frost and his Dad was Mr. Freeze
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is there another feed that's not so choppy?
the commercials come out clean and clear but the actual game play isn’t.
Someone who has the women's soccer gametracker
Give me the score when it goes final? Thanks.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2009 8:54 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Reeves
He’s my boy!
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New event - not many specifics in as of now
Apparently related to an incident @ Hollywood Bowl last month
Anyone else notice that Lee gives really slow lob passes to guys who are wide open?
I’ve seen him do that multiple times now and it is taking wide open shots away from us
by UCLABruins4Ever on Nov 20, 2009 8:53 PM PST reply actions
RN
Wow… Haven’t been this excited about a freshman since KL. ;)
Thanks
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2009 8:55 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Forgive me..
..for asking. What’s the next game? What round?
Tonight was round 3
Not positive, but think we host another game this weekend (think advancing to the Elite 8 in benball terms)
This was the Round of 16
We host the quarterfinal next weekend, then the College Cup is the following weekend.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2009 9:01 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Reeves Nelson
Still reminds me of Jon Brockman….and that’s a good thing.
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I never liked Madsen
He played for Stanturd and was a fraud in the NBA.
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His speech
at the championship rally, in Spanish, was pretty awesome.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
At least we are feeding the post...even if we miss the shots
by UCLABruins4Ever on Nov 20, 2009 8:55 PM PST reply actions
We did that in the 1st half too
We just missed a lot of shots and couldn’t hold onto passes in tight spaces.
Call me sick
But this is becoming a great game. The young Bruins are settling down. Anderson is starting to make some nice defensive plays. Nelson is showing his minutes last game weren’t a fluke. Moser is playing. Growth….nice.
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And fatigue might be an issue
They have only played a 7 man rotation.
I think what'll make this season so fun to watch
is that all that growth will be apparent over the weeks. It’s inevitable and CBH is the best at bringing it out of players.
Delta Lavin
This team will get better with time and experience and CBH.
We would have been stuck with this for the whole season before.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
You guys are calling a lot RN tonight
A coming out party?
by mplsbruin on Nov 20, 2009 9:01 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Yeah, but there were a few instanced where he occupied several defenders
so others could get offensive rebounds.
He doesn't play above the rim
He’ll be here 4 years. He doesn’t offer the NBA much as an early entry
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I was thinking the same thing about DG
with a little more polish, etc… this team can be great with a little bit of experience
This may be a "down" year
but I’m just thrilled to be watching Ben Ball again. Lord, how I’ve missed it.
Formerly UCLA Class of 86
Why does Drago keep getting arrested?
Last year he hit his girlfriend or something.
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Last year he got into a fight with his GF...tried to leave the apartment and she wouldn't get out of his way so he shoved her down
No charges were filed.
This time..we don;t know hat happened yet but it’s not a good pattern
by UCLABruins4Ever on Nov 20, 2009 9:05 PM PST up reply actions
Could he get deported?
He’s on a student visa.
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I will say this out loud
Not really missing Dragovic. I hope he gets the legal issues figured out but right now I am enjoying watching our team.
I was going to mention something like that...
…but didn’t know how insensitive it would come across considering I don’t know what happened. You can get away with it. ;)
I meant it
purely in a basketball sense. I hope he gets his off field issues figured out. I like the personality of our team w/o him.
yeah I hear ya
This “comeback” would have consisted of quite a few more bricks and empty possessions, I’m guessing, with Dragovic in there. His shot can be quite valuable when it’s on but his defense leaves WAY too much to be desired. If he can pick it up and start playing defense (and hitting shots) he can be valuable. Let’s hope he gets his stuff figured out.
We are going to face our fair share of zone this year
So if Drago can work his way out of his slump, he will be valuable. Now I am all for cutting back his minutes.
Not a fan either
On this type of team he’s poison. Undisciplined like Sasha on the Lakers.
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I feel you !
Watching reruns of The Wire
by mplsbruin on Nov 20, 2009 9:12 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Okay, so it sounds like we're pounding it inside
Do our post players have the moves to capitalize on good position consistently?
Gordon is working on it..Keefe shows flashes
by UCLABruins4Ever on Nov 20, 2009 9:06 PM PST up reply actions
Nice post move right there by Gordon..
If Bochy coached the Warriors Bengie Molina would start every game at PG.
by cybermaldonado on Nov 20, 2009 9:06 PM PST up reply actions
Ben Ball Defense
Very nice to see the defense working tonight.
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CSUB looks tired
I don’t think they have a very short rotation
Throw it down, Big Man!
We need that kind of strong inside play from DG. Saw him making too many fall away and soft moves last game. He’ll figure it out.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
27 for Gordon after another pretty post move
by UCLABruins4Ever on Nov 20, 2009 9:06 PM PST reply actions
N, consider yourself lucky
if you saw Drago against Fullerton, you might have stuck a pencil in your eye.
I think you're seeing the effects of the groin injury
Him sitting out more than half of the preseason practices is going to have repercussions.
Why does Pepperdine do Midnight Madness and we don't?
Wouldn’t it be good for recruiting and ticket sales?
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did you see how many people came to our season opener? That was only at 9pm
by UCLABruins4Ever on Nov 20, 2009 9:10 PM PST up reply actions
Midnight Madness counts as your first practice
CBH has said he’d rather have a real practice than a Midnight Madness. Add that to disappointing fan support.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2009 9:12 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Women's soccer quartefinal vs. Portland on Saturday
A ridiculous time to schedule the match. It’s impossible to do that and the football game. It’s a shame because UCLA/Portland has become a great rivalry with fantastic games.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2009 9:11 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Game is at 5
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2009 9:11 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
They should play the girls game
in the Rose Bowl after the football game. 1 hour to repaint the field between games. Think of 60,000+ for our women’s soccer team!
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
We played our game versus USC last year at the Coliseum
They marketed the he’ll out of it and got a good sized crowd. I think it was the largest to watch a women’s college match.
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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Nov 20, 2009 9:17 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Anderson!
Good move to the basket
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There we go JA! Nice drive
Pulling for this kid to get it together in a hurry
by UCLABruins4Ever on Nov 20, 2009 9:11 PM PST reply actions
Haven't seen the signs yet
based on tonight’s game. But he is playing very steady around the rim when he has been in and not looking tentative when putting up his shots.
Lane
Nice rebound and put back
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Not to make too much of 1.8 games
But so far our defensive efficiency is pretty solid. Offense tends to take time to come around, especially with young players – making shots, etc.. – but defensive intensity is there or not. It’s not been perfect and rotations can be be better, there is some lack of communication, etc… but for the most part, points-per-possession so far is pretty solid. It’ll only get better. Ben ball is back.
I write this as we allow a couple of easy layups – but you get my drift.
One un-dark spot vs CSUF
68 pts in 2 OT game isn’t awful. Granted CSUF missed some easy shots and shot very poorly, but we usually force a team to shoot poorly. And we know where lots of the softness on D was, too, that isn’t there tonight. There is some hope on that end of the court.
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Go Howland!
Coach the sh*t out of them!
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Game is getting ragged
No D by Bakersfield on the last possession
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Nice block he just got.
If Bochy coached the Warriors Bengie Molina would start every game at PG.
by cybermaldonado on Nov 20, 2009 9:18 PM PST up reply actions
Not from me
I don’t think Keefe can give us as much as nelson offensively
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RN will be a player
but with the youth we have, we need JK and his experience and steadiness. Just watch our offense and he KNOWS where to go and he does a lot of little things that do not show up in the boxscore.
JK and experience
I remember in one of the preseason games, on defending the picks, you’d watch DG or whoever try to show on the ball handler and putting up rather token resistance, then JK comes in and defends the same play and hedges the guy about 4-5 feet away from where he wanted to go. I can’t wait till our young bigs can do that as well as JK can. The defense will be a lot better when they do.
JK gets a lot of grief for being McD AA
but the kid has heart. He has never complained and has sacrificed himself for the program although it meant he was burning his eligibility. I want the best for him.
That I agree with
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We're still not a top-tier team yet
but it’s good to see these kids getting some confidence
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I feel a lot better about this team now than I did an hour ago.
If Bochy coached the Warriors Bengie Molina would start every game at PG.
by cybermaldonado on Nov 20, 2009 9:21 PM PST up reply actions
We're in the CBH (and CRN) era
It’s good to see things get better with time.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
RIP Sally Harrick
Poor Jim
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With how this game is ending....
…it’s a real shame we couldn’t make a freaking basket in OT last game. We’d all feel a lot better about this team if it were 2-0.
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Bob Myers is now a very succesful agent
He’s got the pac 10 on lockdown with Roy, Farmar, Brockman, Hawes, the Lopez twins, the Collins twins, Gadzuric, Madsen, and Kapono. And I’m happy to say that he has an extraordinary reputation for his ethics in a very unethical line of business.
BOBO
Fly swatter
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Chris Roberts is so fat
He looks like he’s going to eat his tiny microphone.
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What's up with fans leaving with a minute to go!?!
Wait out the 60 seconds and cheer the team when the final horn sounds…jeez
by UCLABruins4Ever on Nov 20, 2009 9:26 PM PST reply actions
I sat for the entire game through a 25 point whipping by UA
in CBH’s first season. Surely the people that showed up here can stay for a win.
Dude. 9:30 seems a bit earl
Good stuff doesn’t get started until well after 10. Or maybe Charlottesville’s customs have thrown me off.
REgardless, I believe there is a kegerator around here that may be able to hook you up.
Mitchell Butler
Big time homer as a TV guy.
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did that last 3 pointer cover the spread for Bakersfield?
by UCLABruins4Ever on Nov 20, 2009 9:27 PM PST reply actions
Very good question
Both teams were jogging around the last 40 seconds or so.
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I can't find the line anywhere..I thought it was 13.5
Might have been taken down when the news of Drago’s suspension came out
by UCLABruins4Ever on Nov 20, 2009 9:32 PM PST up reply actions
RN was the most efficient rebounder of the game by far
with 15 R/40. DG was second at 12R/40. RN was also the second most efficient scorer. With the exception of some TOs, he had a great game.
He has 'it'
Some people call it a motor. Others call it a nose for the ball. I like RN. He looks like a starter to me.
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Hey we beat
csu bakersfield, lets write a poem
Ok
We started to get our ass kicked
Then suddenly it finally clicked
We played Ben Ball D
Then Roll Hit for 3
And the Bruins won going away
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Just got home, quick thoughts
First, wasn’t that fun? I told you guys that this is going to be a fun year.
Second, we have depth in all the wrong places. RN is proving to be a perfect junkyard dog with very strong hands that gobble up loose balls. I really really like BL. Saw him play in highschool and saw a lot of potential, good to see him get some time today. I can definitely see him as our best player two years from now. DG was solid and showed that he is starting to come into his own. Gameball goes to JK who picked apart the zone from the high post.
Third, we have to start valuing possessions better. So many lazy/misguided/reckless passes, particularly by our guards. Same goes for free throws.
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