BN Gameday: Washington Second Half Thread
by Nestor on Nov 7, 2009 2:14 PM PST
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Bruins are down by a score of 14-16.
Let's get the bad news out of the way. Bruin defense once again looked atrocious to start the game. Chuck Bullough stayed with his horrid base 4-3 scheme which had our guys back peddling most of the half. Except for some blitzes here and there (that actually had some results) the defensed looked unsure, tentative, and somewhat confused like it has in recent weeks.
Also, our seniors have cost us in the first half with turnovers and stupid mistakes (Austin and Paulsen). We all have to hold our breath night to find out what is the latest with Kevin Prince who went down after taking a vicious headshot in a good liking drive. Hopefully Prince is all right and come back to start the second.
That brings us to good news. Before he went down Prince (except for one bad throw) looked absolutely fantastic. He was in total command of our offense spraying passes all over the field. He complete 13 of 17 passes for 212 yards and a sweet TD on 4th and goal. Also, Rosario looks solid with 4 catches and 60 yards. Milton Knox was in for couple of plays in which he looked pretty solid. That included a great run from Wildcat formation. Full box score here.
We can win this game. Washington is up by 2 points but they got 6 of them due to our dumb mistakes. Our seniors and the entire team needs to get it together in the second to end the streak right here. Let's get this done.
GO BRUINS.
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uhh bold statement
… just sayin’
by bruinbunz on Nov 7, 2009 2:20 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
We need to get Knox and Thigpen involved more. Love their speed.
would like to see some screens to them, which will only help open the middle more for the TE’s. That is if Prince is back.
Im tired of seeing average talent seniors
in key positions getting playing time over younger guys with much more upside.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Nov 7, 2009 2:23 PM PST up reply actions
I should also say
Now I see what Ryan and ucla13-usc9 have been saying about Brehaut. Just not ready yet.
Right
Craft is not the Craft of last year. He is better. He is not very good, but he is better than Breuhart at this time, and I think he is the right choice.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Nov 7, 2009 2:23 PM PST up reply actions
Craft doesn't have the physical tools of a great QB
but he has the awareness and the toughness to get it done.
He is a different player when he has more than 2 seconds of protection
by UCLABruins4Ever on Nov 7, 2009 2:24 PM PST up reply actions
If the defense gets aggressive
we wlll be okay. If not, Locker will pick us apart
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Nov 7, 2009 2:22 PM PST up reply actions
During first half
We did some blitzing and paid dividends. I hope we are not waiting till they get near FG range to blitz.
Yep
Definitely a manageable deficit. Just gotta play smart here in the 2nd half.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 7, 2009 2:27 PM PST up reply actions
Lot's of errors in 1st half
correct those and we have a victory in sight – probably should have the lead right now – let’s go bruins – bet it done
I don't know how you guys do it
After that half I threw my remote against the wall and it shattered. It’s incredible, to me, that you guys can be so optimistic even when almost everything’s coming up shitty.
2 big stats
rushing: UW:98 UCLA 33
turnovers: UW:: 0 UCLA 3
fix those, and we’ll be fine.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Prince is out of his pads
Done for the day
There's no one in the world that wants to beat UCLA more than _______.
by ucla13_usc9 on Nov 7, 2009 2:26 PM PST via mobile reply actions
This would have been funnier
if everyone else had piled on, too.
Instead, Bruins4Ever and I just look like A-holes.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
really bad for us
but glad they made the right decision for the kid.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
As Bruin fans
we are used to shitty in the past couple of years but we also know that CRN and all of us expect much better than this and we know we have the talent to do it so that’s why we are optimistic
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
I disagree
The reason we get so many penalties and turnovers isn’t because of bad luck, it’s because our team is very undisciplined. Is that more a reflection on the fact that our squad is super young, or is it at least a possibility that CRN is overrated as a coach and can’t keep his team in line? Personally, I think it’s more the former, but you at least have to CONSIDER the latter, don’t you?
Very fair statement, slammer
I’m still going with the former, too, but you expect that to improve with time and experience, and it’s not happening at fast as I would like.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
did
his knee hit cause it looked like it
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
He has the highest
Fumble ratio i have ever seen. Oh well, 3 years left
There's no one in the world that wants to beat UCLA more than _______.
by ucla13_usc9 on Nov 7, 2009 2:32 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
We can win this game with Craft
You know, if we STOP FUMBLING
Picks are one thing
fumbles are INEXCUSABLE. I don’t care who you are, even JetSki. Both he and Austen should be benched. Especially considering we have Knox and Coleman
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
I Remember In Junior High
We had to carry the ball to freaking class if we fumbled. Man, looks like we’ll have to start doing the same damn thing.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 7, 2009 2:36 PM PST up reply actions
Turnover
equals points for the opponent.
I try to credit an opponent, but we are really blowing this game ourselves.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
"Get more experienced"
Best advice I can give to our team right now. Everything just seems hopeless for 09.
Price has been killing us all year
Hester would have been clutch today
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
Why did the coaches bring back JetSki in?
after he fumbled and look so ineffective in the first half? Why wasn’t Knox or Coleman in?
It will be a minor miracle if we win this game
Don’t see it happening given how passive we are as a team.
finally
good runback
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
Depressed
The last few weeks have been tough, but I could understand it on some level.
This is just us being awful killing ourselves. Way worse.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Why do I feel
they wouldn’t have flagged Locker for the same paly?
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Rosario
really stepping up this week. Maybe last week was a turning point for him. We need it.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
SPTR's At It Again, Huh?
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 7, 2009 2:43 PM PST up reply actions
WOOO HOOOOO!!!!!!
Airhorn, please!!!!
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 7, 2009 2:44 PM PST reply actions
Look at craft
NC is smiling right now! Cut em loose!
There's no one in the world that wants to beat UCLA more than _______.
by ucla13_usc9 on Nov 7, 2009 2:46 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I can't wait
to see our Bruins on SportsCenter top plays tonight. I don’t think it would have been overturned anyway because it wasn’t conclusive but he made the second effort to make it happen anyway. Heads up play by Austen. Top 10 for sure
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
Let's Go Bruins!!!!
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 7, 2009 2:48 PM PST reply actions
Corner/Edge blitz
Reborn Bullough
There's no one in the world that wants to beat UCLA more than _______.
by ucla13_usc9 on Nov 7, 2009 2:48 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Agreed
Never liked any nameless jerseys. NCAA should mandate names.
Sitting at the 30
… And after ta’s runback people were calling for an immediate 60 yard fg attempt ratherthan risk another turnover.
by britishbruin on Nov 7, 2009 2:48 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Imagine that...
Pressure causes dysfunction…
Pressure
works.
DUH
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
Haha
I doubt it matters much. Princeton is losing 35-7 to Penn and guess what, the D line isn’t getting enough pressure
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
by PrincetonBruin on Nov 7, 2009 2:52 PM PST up reply actions
Don't you guys know anything...it's the Princeton OFFENSE that is world famous
by UCLABruins4Ever on Nov 7, 2009 2:52 PM PST up reply actions
Even I would say
that is a slippery slope to tread. Go Bruins! Even against the Tigers
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
by PrincetonBruin on Nov 7, 2009 2:54 PM PST up reply actions
Wow
Not sure I’ve ever heard a back-up announcer!
Wonder if that will change the plays he can call?
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
COLEMAN IN
fRANKLIN WOULD HAVE BEEN DOWN ON THAT ONE
Another TD For Stanford
The ’Furd about to go up 38-21 on the Quackeroos.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 7, 2009 2:54 PM PST reply actions
Thigpen just never seems to be in the right spot to make a guy miss
I want to see him break free so badly
Different numberso on the run
The QB just hands off a ball and does nothing. He’s a wasted body on a run play.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Good luck wave
There's no one in the world that wants to beat UCLA more than _______.
by ucla13_usc9 on Nov 7, 2009 2:55 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I really like
the WildBruin formation
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
Always Liked That Guy
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 7, 2009 2:57 PM PST up reply actions
Oh geez
I would damn near sell my soul for a decent QB that also happens to be bullet-proof
GO BRUINS!!!
Honestly
The way this day has gone I think I’m ready for a trip to the funny farm.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 7, 2009 2:58 PM PST reply actions
5 turnovers
and we are only down 2. Have the football gods finally shown us their favor
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
Just when I was getting excited
about seeing something different from KC on the previous pay
GO BRUINS!!!
Man
The Fat Man will REALLY be feeling the heat if they can’t pull this one out.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 7, 2009 3:01 PM PST up reply actions
I'll say this..the recruits visiting have to be entertained
maybe the only positive we get today if we don’t win it
BP
is baller
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
I hope these kids hold on
for their sake, now. They desperately need to fight back and win.
GO BRUINS!!!
About 5:30 left in the 3rd
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 7, 2009 3:05 PM PST up reply actions
ARRRGH
penalties
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
WOW
Could have done his philosophy homework before throwing.
Is this OUR offensive line?
GO BRUINS!!!
I mean the pick sucked
but credit to KC. good pocket presence and great on the bootleg
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
Yeah, But Navy Recovered The Onside Kick
Game pretty much over; 23-21 Midshipmen.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 7, 2009 3:09 PM PST up reply actions
BALL
SECURITY!
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
Its going to
happen considering Craft gets no reps in practice
fumble, recovered by us
Kevin Craft is showing his lack of reps
I think we have been all right today
especially when Prince was in there. With Craft under center offensive dynamic obviously changes a bit. But Craft for a backup QB with no snaps is doing ok.
Touchdown Ohio St.
Buckeyes about to go up 24-7 at Penn St.
Hawks in BIG, big trouble next weekend.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 7, 2009 3:14 PM PST reply actions
Fourth Quarter
FINISH strong. Would have prefered a TD but we have the lead. Let’s keep it
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
Yah
Imperative
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
by PrincetonBruin on Nov 7, 2009 3:17 PM PST up reply actions
Off topic - Breeder's Cup Classic up next (approx 25 min to post)
Zenyatta vs. the boys…. my bet is Rip Van Winkle
Ok BN
gotta take my 7 yr old to hockey practice, but will follow on the thread. Don’t give up. Go Bruins!!
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
TACKLE
dammit
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
ok
nice stop
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
ughhhhhhh
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
Kicker
FAIL
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
FG For Stanford
They’re now up on Oregon 48-28; in the 4th quarter.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 7, 2009 3:26 PM PST reply actions
we have a lead and the ball in the 4th quarter
its up to us to win it now. We control the game
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
FG 'Bama
LSU’s lead cut to a scant 2 points at 15-13.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 7, 2009 3:29 PM PST reply actions
wtf, i went away to see that we got 5 turnovers and 7 penalties.
we’re keeping washington alive with our mistakes.
Sean Farnham
is a much better announcer than Mack
Last year, Craft would throw a pick there
Good decision to take the sack.
TD 'Bama
About to go up 20-15 on LSU.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 7, 2009 3:39 PM PST reply actions
Dude,
They’re driving and running the clock F*ck!!!
C'mon Defense!!!
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 7, 2009 3:40 PM PST reply actions
I'm going to sacrifice something
Might have to be a vodka and tonic if the D doesn’t step up quick, though
GO BRUINS!!!
im about
to have a heart attack
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
MOORE
have my babies
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
WOOHOO
Rahim moore, 8 picks!
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
WOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 7, 2009 3:42 PM PST reply actions
Mooore
He just has the canny ability of being at the right place at the right time!!!!
Charles Young sighting on the sideline
he’s tan and rested, ready to come back
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
He can come back . .
. . just leave Pete Dalis retired!!!!
i do have to give Bullough credit this game
he didn’t sit back and watch things happens.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
Time for us to win out the season
We are as Juggernaut
WIN
Time to celebrate!
"Beating USC isn't a matter of life and death, it's more important than that" -Red Sanders-
It's only a 1 point win
But we need to use this momentum to turn our season around. I hope Prince is alright.
YES
Ah, such relief…
Finally got the big plays we needed – Austin’s rolling TD catch(?) and Rahim Moore’s game-saving INT. Congrats Bruins!
Good thing Craft . . .
. . . practiced kneeing it.
Whew!!!
Made up for an otherwise disappointing afternoon.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 7, 2009 3:49 PM PST reply actions
Yep - Me Too
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 7, 2009 3:51 PM PST up reply actions
Total relief ...
The last few weeks have been excruciating … finally the monkey is off our backs.
Easy money and faithless women, red-eye whiskey for the pain...
Yeah
I’ve been a Craft defender for quite some time. I enjoyed this. Prince is our QB, Craft a solid backup and Brehaut QB of the future. Our coaches know what is up.
Troy will fall...again and AGAIN!
Getting drunk now
But I’m happy this time
Troy will fall...again and AGAIN!
Not everyone agrees with that.
It sure looked like Prince was already down there when the defender lowered his head.
Not sure if he was going for a leg tackle and Prince just happened to be there or intentional.
No ejection
Bullshit play right out of cheatie’s playbook
Troy will fall...again and AGAIN!
by Bruins102NCAA on Nov 7, 2009 3:56 PM PST up reply actions
There was penalty
but Brehaut got sacked and fumbled after that…
Easy money and faithless women, red-eye whiskey for the pain...
Now to make my day even better
u$c* must fall AGAIN!
Troy will fall...again and AGAIN!
TD Oregon
Should cut Stanford’s lead to 45-42. A little over 2 minutes left.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 7, 2009 4:00 PM PST up reply actions
Oregon
Wow, a testament to the strength of the PAC 10, but more fodder for the Eastern Sports Programming Network (ESPN) to diss the West Coast.
Kudos
Kudos to Price, Moore AND Craft.
by apbruin on Nov 7, 2009 3:58 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Lucky
He got the call on that once catch, but I’ll give him credit for catching balls, Hopefully , it gives him confidence in his hands going forward.
Look, I'm happy that we won
But we got outplayed, at home, by one of the bottom teams in the conference, and were lucky to come away with a one-point win. So I’m just not sure what to think when I see everyone saying, “OMG! WOOOOOOOOOO! YEAAAAAAAA! GET CRUUUUUUUUUNK TONIGHT!” Is that how bad of shape our program is in?
On a more optimistic note, I do think that if Craft can just be serviceable again next week at Wazzu, we should win, and that could give us momentum headed into the all-important ASU game that could make us bowl-eligible. I just wish I could be sure of those two wins like I should be able to be.
I think the thing I have hope in
is the turnovers and penalties can be rectified more quickly than offensive timing and understanding the playbook, etc.
If we had our turnovers under control, the game would have been pretty one sided.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Nov 7, 2009 4:03 PM PST up reply actions
Good game
I’m not going to jinx it by saying, we have turned a corner, but wow, we are really progressing nicely
Troy will fall...again and AGAIN!
TV time... later all!
Troy will fall...again and AGAIN!
by Bruins102NCAA on Nov 7, 2009 4:03 PM PST up reply actions
48-42 Stanford
A little over 2 minutes left.
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by Minnesota Bruinfan on Nov 7, 2009 4:03 PM PST reply actions
Stanford's Luck
looked like Joe Montana today.
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