Center Court: Ben Ball (Notre Dame) Open Thread
by Nestor on Dec 19, 2009 10:45 AM PST
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PrintUCLA Bruins at Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Dec 19, 2009 11:00 AM PST
Well here we go. The conventional wisdom points to the Fighting Irish getting their revenge at Joyce Center for last year's Bruin destruction in Pauley. I believe Mike Brey's team is about 12 points favorite heading into this afternoon's tipoff starting around 11 am PST. If the Bruins are going to have a shot this afternoon they will have to stick with the classic Ben Ball formula of fundamentally sound offense and the kind of hard nosed defense that will have Nelson, Honeycutt and rest of their team-mates inside the Irish jerseys all afternoon long.
If you want to get up to speed on 9-2 Notre Dame team, you can check out our game coverage here. You should know by now that the game will be televised on CBS. You can track the game here.
May be, just may be the Bruins will come out inspired and give us an all our defensive effort that will make Digger cry. Fire away.
GO BRUINS.
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GO BRUINS!!!
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
Focus and Control
One possession at a time, one D stand at a time.
Don’t try to do too much. One step at a time.
Go Bruins!!!!!!
sjh
South Bend covered in snow
We should have sent the football team there to get acclimatized.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 11:04 AM PST reply actions
That was a nicely run set!
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You're reading my mind.
UCLA NROTC '84, VP-49, Fleet Patrol Wings Staff, NPGS Faculty....Go Bruins! Go Navy! Beat Army!
RN!
Looking good!
UCLA NROTC '84, VP-49, Fleet Patrol Wings Staff, NPGS Faculty....Go Bruins! Go Navy! Beat Army!
Dragovic is consistently the best player on the court
for the other team
by TheTJCummingsEra on Dec 19, 2009 11:08 AM PST reply actions
ML pushed the ball hard
We need that aggression!
UCLA NROTC '84, VP-49, Fleet Patrol Wings Staff, NPGS Faculty....Go Bruins! Go Navy! Beat Army!
Reeves Nelson!
What a great start!
"I never watched baseball on TV. It's slow and boring. I'm not a fan. Never was." - Jeff Kent
Stuff!!!!! RN
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wow
what’s going on here? this is kind of fun
by TheTJCummingsEra on Dec 19, 2009 11:10 AM PST reply actions
Highlight of the season so far.
GO REEVES!
GO BRUINS!
by Westwood Wizard on Dec 19, 2009 11:10 AM PST reply actions
looking ferocious
so far. Anderson’s ball handling has improved. Two really nice back-to-back plays on offense
Drago for 3, nope.
We played zone?
Drago with the rebound on the other end. Jerime tried to be fancy, loses the ball. AHHHH hansbororough for 3 and is fouled. Damnit.
Horrible sequence by Anderson
dribbles one into four then fouls on the three.
ugh
by insomniacslounge on Dec 19, 2009 11:12 AM PST reply actions
Well that was about as ugly as it can get for JA
Silly drive…turnover…foul a 3 pt shot and it goes
by UCLABruins4Ever on Dec 19, 2009 11:12 AM PST reply actions
That’s an understatement
by AllHailMightyBruins on Dec 19, 2009 11:14 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
we definitely played zone on the play where reeves forced the jump ball
lee & drago switched off at the top of the arc
by TheTJCummingsEra on Dec 19, 2009 11:12 AM PST reply actions
what a dumb move JA
can see that a mile away
On a side note...
I’m liking what I see from MR. He’s definately growing as the year progresses.
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Notre Dame makes the FT
11-9 Bruins. Bad pass by Drago, steal, we get the ball back, Malcolm misses the bucket but is fouled
girl with curl
when he’s good he’s good, when he’s bad he’s horrid
sjh
by Class of 66 on Dec 19, 2009 11:16 AM PST up reply actions
Drago is killing us
Anderson is doing some good things. He’s just a little wild and needs to know where he can and can’t go on the court
If Anderson could make a pull-up jumper
he’d be effective. Until then, we’re left with attempted 1-on-4 drives to the hoop.
by snorkeldorf on Dec 19, 2009 11:22 AM PST up reply actions
Malcolm misses from three
Notre Dame misses on the other end, Drago with the hard fought rebound. MR short on the three…
Bricks from both sides
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we are definitely in some sort of modified zone
never seen this defense before from howland
by TheTJCummingsEra on Dec 19, 2009 11:18 AM PST reply actions
that wing is wide open
lee needs to keep taking that shot
by insomniacslounge on Dec 19, 2009 11:19 AM PST reply actions
OT: Spero Dedes
Really enjoy Spero Dedes calling games. Has he done any national games before?
by Westwood Wizard on Dec 19, 2009 11:19 AM PST reply actions
He's done some NFL Network work I know
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 11:20 AM PST up reply actions
Cool, thanks
Even better hearing him without having to hear Mychal Thompson also.
by Westwood Wizard on Dec 19, 2009 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
Really unimpressed with MR to this point
a bad shot, beaten a few times on D and not coming back to the boards. He needs to step it up.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 11:20 AM PST reply actions
ML playing big!
UCLA NROTC '84, VP-49, Fleet Patrol Wings Staff, NPGS Faculty....Go Bruins! Go Navy! Beat Army!
More like the team
we saw Tuesday.
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
by bruin8uclap on Dec 19, 2009 11:22 AM PST up reply actions
we look good...and guess who's not on the starting line up...JK!!
Louisville, KY for UCLA class of '87
just pointing out the difference in the start..i know he is hurt
Louisville, KY for UCLA class of '87
JK is not the difference
ML’s scoring
and everyone’s better D.
JK would not weaken this line up if the intensity across the board was maintained.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Dec 19, 2009 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
Is this the guy who calls the Laker games on radio?
by UCLABruins4Ever on Dec 19, 2009 11:21 AM PST reply actions
Yep, Spero Dedes
See my comment above
by Westwood Wizard on Dec 19, 2009 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
Love Donnie Mac
Roberts, well I was told if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 11:23 AM PST up reply actions
Good double by Bobo and ND causes a turnover
ND is playing better than some will credit.
If he could play this way all the time, he’d get more respect.
sjh
To this point he's getting the job done
in what should be a massive mismatch not in his favor.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 11:24 AM PST up reply actions
We look really good now but
Notre Dame isn’t making the open 3’s Miss St was hitting. And they are WIDE open.
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
Drago
likes those big baskets in Indiana.
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
Bobo hits the hook in the paint
and is the only guy back there? Let’s go guys. Bust your asses back.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 11:26 AM PST reply actions
Our guys are probably starting to think
“maybe Coach Howland is onto something with this whole lil defense thingy”
by longbordr52 on Dec 19, 2009 11:28 AM PST up reply actions
Play defense
get easy buckets in transition. You play D and you can play up tempo. NO WAY!
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 11:29 AM PST up reply actions
back to man defense now it looks like
switchin it up, i like it.
by TheTJCummingsEra on Dec 19, 2009 11:27 AM PST reply actions
We haven't played much zone
if any zone at all. We’re just actively switching almost everything so it gives the look of a match-up zone.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 11:28 AM PST up reply actions
thanks for the clarification
it’s all revolutionary Howland to me
by TheTJCummingsEra on Dec 19, 2009 11:29 AM PST up reply actions
ML on both ends
Nice block on the break
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Ben Howland deserves PROPS for pulling this team together!
by UCLABruins4Ever on Dec 19, 2009 11:29 AM PST reply actions
Nice tie up down low
even though Bobo was late doubling down. Only 4 seconds left on the shot clock Bobo DOUBLE DOWN!
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
Heh under Howland
we are a physical Big East team.
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
by bruin8uclap on Dec 19, 2009 11:30 AM PST up reply actions
They really haven't played anyone yet
They only have one win over a kenpom.com Top 100 team, Long Beach St.
by uclamatt2007 on Dec 19, 2009 11:35 AM PST up reply actions
I don't care
beat a respectable (albeit not great) team in their house = our team gains that extra baby step in confidence.
if we can win.
by longbordr52 on Dec 19, 2009 11:33 AM PST up reply actions
defense needs to try and hold Notre Dame to under 60 points total
if we can do that we can win this…
This is FUN!
Keep this up, BRUINS! LET’S GO!!!
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
Bobo
3 blocks already, a pretty ost up hookshot and he’s running the floor HARD. Coach Howland said “Good job Bobo” in one point. First time ever. Heartening. Just a bit.
Whoa
that is Spero Adidas!?! I thought I recognized that voice!
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
Damn it REF
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
Sh*t
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
Yeah, Drago
the spin move by you is not the answer.
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
roll is a ben ball warrior
by AllHailMightyBruins on Dec 19, 2009 11:35 AM PST via mobile reply actions
1
in
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
by bruin8uclap on Dec 19, 2009 11:36 AM PST up reply actions
Nice
take to the rim after steal by JA!
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
twice
He fades a little to much
by AllHailMightyBruins on Dec 19, 2009 11:38 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Oh boy
Harangody already has more points than last year.
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
Drago got schooled
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Roll
Impressive today
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
Other than some rare hot shooting moments
not a lot. His defense will not be able to contain Harrangody.
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
Ooh Ooh! I know!
Nonexistent defense
Poor shot selection
a waste of a big body
a violent off-the-court distraction
did i get enough right?
by longbordr52 on Dec 19, 2009 11:50 AM PST up reply actions
Rebounds are never worthless
And ND is forcing Haragoody into some tough shots.
by snorkeldorf on Dec 19, 2009 11:42 AM PST up reply actions
Drago has the advantage of more PT in that respect
Nelson (and Honneycut, though with a small sample) have been more efficient on the boards
formerly bruinhoo
Howcome we don't double up in the paint this year?
It was extremely effective in the previous years in shutting down an opponents big man?
We're not quick or sharp enough in our rotations
to keep them from getting easy buckets on the kick out.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 11:43 AM PST up reply actions
We did a good job of this
against Butler.
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
by bruin8uclap on Dec 19, 2009 11:44 AM PST up reply actions
Lane has no chance versus Gody
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 11:44 AM PST reply actions
While I'd like to see TH and RN get more time
I don’t understand the calls for Lane and Moser. I think both are a year away and won’t contribute much this year even with time. Strength is a huge reason.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 11:45 AM PST up reply actions
Seriously
Is there any question who your favorite Bruin is on this team?
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
To shoot or not to shoot
that is the question.
Whether tis nobler to make the nifty assist
or to drain the beautiful three pointer…
Why?
I like him but what has he done?
sjh
by Class of 66 on Dec 19, 2009 11:47 AM PST up reply actions
Bad pass from ML.
It was at his feet> ML got rattled.
by LongtimeBru on Dec 19, 2009 11:49 AM PST up reply actions
Down by 4 points
Despite classic Chokola Dragbrick and couple of careless TO’s by JA. I will take it.
Maybe he wasn't expecting the pass?
trying to shoot before he had the ball?
ugh CBH don’t give him so many minutes. his stats are irrelevant. he is classic euro player. shoot and shoot some more…
Agree.
I think they can make a good game of this if wee keep up the intensity.
by LongtimeBru on Dec 19, 2009 11:52 AM PST up reply actions
AHHH Drago can't pick up the pass well
only a second left on the clock after the jump/held ball call. CATCH AND SHOOT!
Roll can’t catch the pass, shot clock violation
Are you serious guys?
2 bobbled passes like that? Come on!
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
Our D really tapered off in the last 8 minutes
We stopped switching as much. Why, I do not know because it was effective early on.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 11:49 AM PST reply actions
True
But it would be nice to at least fire up a prayer, have a chance at making it a one possession game going into half.
Whatever.
by longbordr52 on Dec 19, 2009 11:51 AM PST up reply actions
Let's see..set feet...look at basket...then catch ball...or is it supposed to be...catch ball...set feet...sink basket
Louisville, KY for UCLA class of '87
Seth Davis -- you are wrong, we are playing better without DG
I liked DG, but this team is playing much better D since he left.
sjh
Rebounding is killing us
ND has had at least 10 off. boards. Morgan can’t rebound for his life, which is a problem.
And the point about good defense is that it’s nonstop for 40 minutes. This team still doesn’t understand that.
if only bobo could learn how to hold a ball
by millikinbruin on Dec 19, 2009 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
Hopefully, strength will come with maturity ...
but he also needs to do a better job boxing out. I suspect that he is not quite mobile enough to overcome his lack of strength in that regard.
by snorkeldorf on Dec 19, 2009 11:59 AM PST up reply actions
ugh
everytime the serbian wonder touches the ball i cringe. even when he does stuff right it doesnt do enough to cancel out everything else…
agree with you
0-9 and one rebound is still fresh in my mind
Watching the 2006 Rose Bowl
on ESPN Classic during halftime. :)
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
I'm talking with my dad and brother about the 2012 Rose Bowl
I’ll let you guys take a guess who’s representing the Pac-10.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:00 PM PST up reply actions
UCLA BABY!!!
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
Coach Kelly talking to the crowd
Is he giving the same speech he gave the bearcats football team?
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
knight
the comments would be rude if calapri didnt put two teams on probation.. but considering its true…
If we pick up our defensive intensity and stay patient on offense
I like our chances. But we gotta work as hard as we did in first 14 mins of first half. Constantly switching up, rotating fast … otherwise half hearted defensive effort and carelessness on offense will kill us.
How about Reeves nelson taking it both Aldrich and Harangody with no fear
What a stud
by UCLABruins4Ever on Dec 19, 2009 12:02 PM PST reply actions
And looking pretty good doing it.
I really liked the left hand layup around AH.
by LongtimeBru on Dec 19, 2009 12:04 PM PST up reply actions
John Calipari will be SCREWED if the one-and-done rule gets changed
God I would love to see that happen
by UCLABruins4Ever on Dec 19, 2009 12:03 PM PST reply actions
Please explain
I think he’ll be screwed if the NCAA ever stands up to him and truly punishes him for the illegal practices he’s constantly engaged in.
If it’s just the one-and-done issue, he’ll just go get more thugs and get them to stay.
by longbordr52 on Dec 19, 2009 12:05 PM PST up reply actions
Couple of aspects, I think
Depending on if one-and-done turns into two-and-done, or the old system of HS eligibility.
If the NBA does finally implement a two year rule, Cal will first have to keep his star players eligible for more than just the freshman Fall Semester
formerly bruinhoo
The Justintv feed isn't working,
and the local DC station is showing snow falling. It’s snowing here, so all the regular programing is off the air.
Bob O. (Signholder #3)
Drago actually switched correctly
To inside position. RN has to then switch and get to the corner.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:09 PM PST up reply actions
u r correct Ryan
Drago had to switch when Lee missed out on going for that steal.
by insomniacslounge on Dec 19, 2009 12:10 PM PST up reply actions
and just like that...
9 point deficit
by TheTJCummingsEra on Dec 19, 2009 12:08 PM PST reply actions
hey all just got to my computer
looks like a may be unlucky, but boy is it cool having Spero call this game
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
LET'S GO!
I have to clean my apartment from top to bottom today, and I really didn’t want to start early or on a depressed note!
Start
drinking now.
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
by bruin8uclap on Dec 19, 2009 12:11 PM PST up reply actions
That hurt
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
He heard you
and made one! hehee
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
Down 9
Who cares. We’re a football school now ;-)
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:11 PM PST reply actions
dragovic could have got the rebound if he wasn't halfway down the court after bricking
by TheTJCummingsEra on Dec 19, 2009 12:11 PM PST reply actions
he can't win w/ some people
b/c if he’d gone after the rebound and didn’t get it, you’d be saying, “ND lazy getting back on D”
by insomniacslounge on Dec 19, 2009 12:12 PM PST up reply actions
nice pass JA
Drago converts
by AllHailMightyBruins on Dec 19, 2009 12:12 PM PST via mobile reply actions
55% from 3 says Greg Anthony?
How about 56% now. WHAT?!?
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:12 PM PST reply actions
Christ..how long does Reeves have to be standing there?
by UCLABruins4Ever on Dec 19, 2009 12:13 PM PST reply actions
Good rotation all the way around forces Gody into a tough shot
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:14 PM PST reply actions
ND forced that shot...
should have passed out
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
When you're in 5th grade
Sometimes you need to maintain balance and give your team a chance to pick up in transition.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:15 PM PST up reply actions
We need solid D
to get through this cold shooting streak!
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
It's worth giving JA some credit though at the end
Creating a play for an open shot. It’s what you want from your PG. Now, if we can run effective offense in the first 30 seconds of the shot clock we’ll have a chance.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:16 PM PST up reply actions
Ya, shoot while double teamed and leaning
instead of hitting a guy wide open. JA did the right thing there and make a good play.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:18 PM PST up reply actions
Where was the shot clock violation?
He hit ND who missed an open shot.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:20 PM PST up reply actions
ML and NR....
time to attack the basket. You have MR as an outlet!
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
er ML and RN...
someone switched the keys on my keyboard ;)
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
I confess
It was me who switched the keys.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:18 PM PST up reply actions
Roll
5-6 shooting. Get him the ball!
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
AGAIN
LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
COME ON ANDERSON!
WTF!
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
Why does he when nobody else has to?
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:22 PM PST up reply actions
Wow
JA, you have no court sense what so ever.
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
i like this lineup
lee, roll, nelson, lane, TH
true.. i think its better with dragovic
but even then he keeps missing shots .. lane and bobo not doing too much
by realfabfive on Dec 19, 2009 12:35 PM PST up reply actions
My computer is limiting my comments!
Every time I hit “reply” it jumps to the top of the page. Lame.com
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
OMG LEEE
Total breakout game
Hopefully not soo much so that he leaves this year.
ha...we're all emotionally scarred
anytime someone has a good game, we worry that he’s going to leave us
by insomniacslounge on Dec 19, 2009 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
That's a scoring guard ...
Our best PG, sad to say, may be Hamid
by snorkeldorf on Dec 19, 2009 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
Lane still has no chance against Gody
and there’s nothing he can do about it. Not strong enough isn’t something he can fix right now.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:24 PM PST reply actions
I agree it's our best lineup
but how to handle JA would be tricky because we’re still going to need him so you can’t bury him.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:27 PM PST up reply actions
i think CBH is trying to build JA's confidence for Pac 10
but i think it’s hopeless
Kansas #1
“and nobody is talking about them”? WHAT Greg Anthony?
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
If I were a ND fan
I’d be pulling my hair out. Why is Gody shooting from the outside so much?
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:28 PM PST reply actions
THANK YOU ROLL!!!
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
6 point game and 10 minutes to go
Right back in it
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:29 PM PST reply actions
+100000000
Otherwise, go back to god and give up you’re 6’11+ frame
by longbordr52 on Dec 19, 2009 12:30 PM PST up reply actions
But with two hands
All this one handed fancy plays, I do not like. Catch and then throw it down, big man
TH is an athlete
but oh man RN and ND really had to put those home
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
OMG
how did we come away with a goose egg there!?!?!
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
Damnit ND!
You breathed too hard and knocked Reeves’ shot the wrong way. What’s wrong with you?!?
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:30 PM PST reply actions
I'm losing it
My neighbors must think Im crazy. LOL
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
This is game 11 on the season
I’m sure they already think you’re crazy.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:32 PM PST up reply actions
Stupid Roll TO and ND scores at other end after commercial.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Simple problem
How come whenever a shot goes up,
Instead of our guys sticking their ass out and spreading out their arms to block out.
They just turn around and look?
TH is scrappy on the glass
by AllHailMightyBruins on Dec 19, 2009 12:32 PM PST via mobile reply actions
He was 6-6 last game
If there can be a DH in baseball, can we have a DS and let him shoot all of our free throws?
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:33 PM PST up reply actions
Our rebounding really takes a hit when Bobo comes in
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:32 PM PST reply actions
give him a rest, get him ready for the stretch
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
When he comes back in ...
it’ll be for the rest of the game. Every player needs a blow once in awhile.
by snorkeldorf on Dec 19, 2009 12:34 PM PST up reply actions
2 free throws made?
What a novel idea
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
meant to say mm's D is good right?
Not getting much from JA right now.
Use Lee at point and MM.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Dec 19, 2009 12:35 PM PST up reply actions
MM can move pretty well
but he’s really a 3 and struggles against 2’s, while he’s outmuscled easily by 3’s. I like his skill set, but he needs to get stronger.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:36 PM PST up reply actions
Hasn't shown he can shoot yet either
but he’s young.
by snorkeldorf on Dec 19, 2009 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
OH MY GOD
What the HELL was that pass JA? We got bailed out!
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
Because he can't create his own shot
So it’s not easy to get him shots.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
Roll is best
when he is the 3rd of 4th best offensive option on the floor
by uclamatt2007 on Dec 19, 2009 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, it’s just frustrating to see Drago force up bricks every time down.
He's not retired...THANK YOU!
by baybruin415 on Dec 19, 2009 12:41 PM PST up reply actions
What are the odds
that Pauley is that full or that loud at any point all season?
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:37 PM PST reply actions
I have already written a post on this
Brendan Lane can’t do any worse than this guy. At least Lane would give us effort instead of lollygagging and setting a poor example for everyone else.
Not to defend Drago
but JA is a far bigger liability to this team. JA should be our third option off the bench not a starter.
by snorkeldorf on Dec 19, 2009 12:41 PM PST up reply actions
MR with a bad pass
then killed on D. Roll has shot well, but has been poor in every other aspect.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:38 PM PST reply actions
Over.....team doesn't have what it takes to overcome this lead right now
by UCLABruins4Ever on Dec 19, 2009 12:38 PM PST reply actions
ja should be a bench player
we are much better with TH in there at the 3 and Lee and Roll as guards. He must know that, so this is frustrating
its been a different team...
6 min into the first half… they lost a lot of their shooting percentage lost intensity… i saw it going downhill then but hoped theyd get it back in the locker room
ND was giving us space and playing some zone early on
Now they’re pressuring high and daring us to beat them off the dribble. We don’t have many guys who can do that.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:40 PM PST up reply actions
haha when i first read that i was thinking Nik Drago
not Notre Dame
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
TH is so active
so that, combined with his athletic ability, makes good things happen, even if it;s just drawing a foul.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:39 PM PST reply actions
DAMN IT!
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
Nelson has what it takes to DOMINATE any big man
kid is fearless
by UCLABruins4Ever on Dec 19, 2009 12:43 PM PST reply actions
no, the gody is just HORRIBLE on D
he’s the next troy murphy
I will grant you fearless
but he won’t have much chance vs. a legitimate center.
by snorkeldorf on Dec 19, 2009 12:44 PM PST up reply actions
Granted I don't see alot of KU Basketball
But I have yet to see much that impresses me about Aldrich other than that he’s able to consistently make his FTs with that horrendous form.
by snorkeldorf on Dec 19, 2009 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
and he'll be playing PF next year if Josh Smith is as good as advertized
that could be a fun frontcourt
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Our biggest problem is we're so dependent on RN
and he loses a chunk of his effectiveness because he has to play out of position. Getting him to PF next year will be huge.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:47 PM PST up reply actions
Only way we get back in this
we need a lot of turnovers and fast break points
at least that was one of them if we can make the FTs
Defense on our end
leads to a break for Malcolm, and he’s fouled on the other end. FREE THROWS… come on
ok guys
i’ve had diarrhea all night and when i first tuned in to the game it was already in the 2nd half
Can anyone sum up the game for me
it was like eating street tacos in tijuana
Starts out great, but by the end turned to shit.
I’m sure you know the feeling.
by insomniacslounge on Dec 19, 2009 12:46 PM PST up reply actions
Nice
graphic for ML btw by CBS. Sheesh
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
What I like
ML, RN, and TH. There’s a bit of promise there, if we can play some D.
WHY
is JA in the game???
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
They didn’t call that at Modesto Christian.
He's not retired...THANK YOU!
by baybruin415 on Dec 19, 2009 12:45 PM PST up reply actions
if everyone is down on Dragovic
you have to take a long hard look at JA
I think he brings more than Drag and JA
one way or another I think he should be inserted in the starting line up
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
One of the keys to D
is knowing where you are on the floor and where your teammates are. That’s something I think everyone on the team is struggling with. They don’t use sidelines, space or help to their advantage.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:45 PM PST reply actions
you took the words right out of my mouth
looking at him just threw major salt in my wound. F
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
He's the ideal, perfectly built 3
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
Well, assuming the game is over
The one thing I got from this game.
Lee is turning into Neo. He’s starting to believe.
(ok, that’s the nerd in me. he’s starting to emerge as the dominant player)
And that sums up the season.
He's not retired...THANK YOU!
TH is going to be a star.
He's not retired...THANK YOU!
ML got hit on that 3 too
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:51 PM PST reply actions
TH in steel / forced jump
if there is a positive maybe this game shows TH should be in starting lineup.. lee more confident offensively.. dragovic realizes he should try to go inside instead of outside
Looking on the bright side
With the exception of a couple of people, this team is really improving. This is much better than what we were seeing a couple of weeks ago. There is fight and heart out there. Good experience on the road for the young guys.
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
Eh
they might have given ND a clear path or whatever they call it in college.
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
by bruin8uclap on Dec 19, 2009 12:53 PM PST up reply actions
He sucks.
I think they are in this, if ND is on the bench.
by LongtimeBru on Dec 19, 2009 12:53 PM PST up reply actions
I’m gonna say it was all the missed assignments on D but missed FTs never help.
He's not retired...THANK YOU!
by baybruin415 on Dec 19, 2009 12:54 PM PST up reply actions
First true road game for this team
and if nothing else, they showed fight.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 12:53 PM PST reply actions
wait,
Am i an idiot or did I see Harangony push off with the arm and we get the foul called?
no defense today...
CBH teams of old would have held this team to 65 points and we would have won. instead they scored 80 and we lose…. :(
I like the fight down the stretch
we’ve got sufficient talent on this team … just need to put the right pieces in the right place.
Damn, either Lee knows how to break some ankles
That’s like his 5th time I’ve seen that,or that defender has really poor lateral movement and bites too much.
What we need
is a semi-competent starting point guard.
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
by bruin8uclap on Dec 19, 2009 12:56 PM PST up reply actions
I'm going to go with "Anybody but JA"
He’s been given his fair shot – and then some.
by snorkeldorf on Dec 19, 2009 12:56 PM PST up reply actions
What is with Drago's leg kick defending the inbound?
He's not retired...THANK YOU!
I think we may lose some winnable games
because of JA and ND, but I dont think there’s anything that can be done, its JA or Mustafa….but I will continue to believe that TH brings more to the table than ND
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Damn if Lee was hitting this well in the last few games
We’d have won 2 more
I just hope JA finds his soon!
We need a strong PG with leadership.
One thing though...
People were down on ML, but even some of those thought he should start – more upside.
Great Game
Lee, Roll and Nelson!
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
Sorry, I didn't love Roll's game
Yes, he shot well, but he was beat so consistently on D, didn’t come back to the boards and his passing wasn’t the excellence it usually is.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 19, 2009 1:00 PM PST up reply actions
roll is a role player
and as such, he is the best one we have. he does need to move his feet better. but he did have a tough assignment…
Well I think that Duke Zaga game should be really interesting
but I’m off to eagle rock to catch the ’stangs
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
Anyone know
if the NC Texas game is on TV? I cant find it.
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
Ah thanks
my guide said something about college football so I didnt check it.
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
Probably going to be showing the New Mexico Bowl at 1:30
At least, I think it is the NM bowl
formerly bruinhoo
he brings his shooting arm
but i too feel like he is all about the drago… kinda like vlade was to the lakers. just give me the guys who hustle and give 110%! lee, roll, reeves, honeycutt and lane/bobo. at least that would be fun to watch…
TN at u$c
starts in 30 minutes on the Fox Sports Networks. GO VOLS! :)
"The entire world that bleeds blue and gold ... they have been dying for this." - Coach Rick Neuheisel
I personally cheer for the Pac-10 against the SEC whenever I can
I live in KY
Louisville, KY for UCLA class of '87
About our impressive offense today
remember Notre Dame has been struggling defensively.
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
how can we continue to man?
ND, JA, MR can’t guard anyone man-2-man… MR is so important offensively that he has earned every minute he plays… JA and ND should not be playing the amount of minutes they play.. and they certainly should not have all 3 on the court at the same time trying to play man-2-man. Clearly TH, ML and RN should be starters and logging the most minutes. Every other minute should be up for grabs. We are not nearly as bad as our record, but we will not be good either as long as ND and JA continue to start and play those minutes.
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