Center Court: Ben Ball (Kansas) Open Thread
by Nestor on Dec 6, 2009 1:30 PM PST
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PrintKansas Jayhawks at UCLA Bruins, Dec 6, 2009 2:30 PM PST
So here we go. In about an hour Bruins will face off against number 1 Kansas Jayhawks. At this point we are wondering whether this year's Bruins can even keep this afternoon interestng and for that to happen they are going to need a huge assist from the Den and the entire Pauley early in the game.
If you want to read up our notes on Kansas and various posts that have gone up last few days sounding off on both the short term and long term outlook on UCLA hoops, you can do so by going here. The game will be broadcast on FSN/PT with Steve Physioc (play-by-play), Marques Johnson (analyst) and Michael Eaves (sideline). Probably the day to turn down your volume because none of those three are worth listening to (yeah, even Marques Johnson, who is essentially the David Norrie of college basketball broadcasters).
Anyway, tip off is scheduled for 2:37 pm PST. It will broadcast live on FSN/PT. 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.
So let's get this party started. Fire away.
GO BRUINS.
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Leaving for Pauley now
I’ll be there in full voice and hopefully the rest of Pauley is too. We realllllly need it, but my lack of confidence in our team right is surpassed only by the lack of confidence I have in our crowds.
Formerly ryebreadraz
A test of heart
A win is very unlikely, but if the young guys can stay in there and not get blown out, it could be a stepping stone for the Pac-10.
Formerly UCLA Class of 86
Football team is here
Good to see them supporting their subordinate ;)
Back in business
by ucla13_usc9 on Dec 6, 2009 2:02 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I guess that's one bright spot
maybe the football team won’t be hearing people calling us a “Basketball School” for a while.
"I don't forget very much" Rick Neuheisel, 11/28/09
Next
To the guy in blue?
Back in business
by ucla13_usc9 on Dec 6, 2009 2:11 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Tons and tons of Kansas fans here
While the upper student section is near empty. That better fill in the next 15 minutes.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 6, 2009 2:19 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Painful to hear
I hope it doesn’t look that bad on TV. That’s about the last thing the program needs now is the appearance the fans have deserted.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
That 5 minute walk downhill is just too grueling this weekend for our students
don’cha know
formerly bruinhoo
Threads
Yesterday threads were legendary for the variety and insanity of their content.
Here’s to today’s threads being legendary for the turnaround and performance by our basketball team.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
We had better have such a turnaround...
Unless anyone has a flash video of bouncing Jayhawks to share.
formerly bruinhoo
The Jayhawk fans are MUCH louder right niw
A loud cheer for them going off the court, barely an applause for our guys.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 6, 2009 2:23 PM PST via mobile reply actions
At least it'll be easier to coordinate the excuses.
Can’t blame it on how difficult it is to make it to Pauley.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Gonna throw out the typical excuse
That this past week was tenth (dead) week, and finals are at hand. Still no excuse really for not showing up to see us play KANSAS.
by inhowlandwetrust on Dec 6, 2009 2:28 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I remember 1995
Ty Edney’s 4.8 also happened between dead and final weeks. The entire Landfair and surrounding apts were glued to the TV set. Can’t be healthy to study 24/7. No excuse for not taking a couple hour break to support UCLA, especially when you’re within walking distance to Pauley
Me too
two on Monday and two on Tues. And road trip to Oakland on Wed. What a life!!!
What do you guys remember today
Those finals, or Tyus in 4.8?
And yet, I’ll bet you two still didn’t end up destitute and on the street for watching that game.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
I also remember
Ed O’Bannon’s last game at Pauley when Harrick took him out with about five minutes to play. He went to center court and kissed to logo. Entire Pauley went nuts!!!
The students get 8 sections in the upper lebel
When the team came out of the tunnel 4 minutes before tip, 3 weren’t even filled.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 6, 2009 2:31 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Poor quality
But emailed to you. That’s after player intros.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 6, 2009 2:38 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Looking forward to seeing him!
Nice to have some good news for the team. Though I don’t expect he’s gonna be much of a difference for a few games at least.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Let's Go Bruins!!!
Play with heart. Play with everything you have. Leave it all on the court.
Do that, and I don’t care about the score. Scores will take care of themselves.
sjh
Interesting
Line up
Back in business
by ucla13_usc9 on Dec 6, 2009 2:37 PM PST via mobile reply actions
@#_)U@#_I@!!!!
Is there a feed? Incomprehensibly, despite the channel info and comcast’s home page both telling me the game is on channel 21 here in Arlington VA, there is some hunting bull$%^t on instead!?
I was looking around myself and saw none.
If Bochy coached the Warriors Bengie Molina would start every game at PG.
by cybermaldonado on Dec 6, 2009 2:40 PM PST up reply actions
Turnover in the lane
leads to KS layup.
Then MR stripped and KS fouled, shooting 2
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
On TV, the upper deck looks like the Rose Bowl
still sounds loud, though.
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C
AV
Nice to see AV in the crowd to support the warriors.
Go UCLA!
yep
he has to learn to turn left, cause he’ll get doubled going right in the post everytime.
by maccabita4life on Dec 6, 2009 2:49 PM PST up reply actions
Our lack of inside presence
is reallyhurting us again. As is the rebounding.
Formerly UCLA Class of 86
We have gotten pretty good looks on offense so far
Shots just aren’t falling.
Bad D
KS goes 1 on 3, misses, but is the only one to chase the rebound and it leads to a dunk.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
The ball handling is looking good...
it’s when the try to force it in where they run into trouble.
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C
Can we play with them?
Was about to say yes we can. Now not sure. Unbelievable assists by K. UCLA can’t hit shots.
I don’t understand what CBH is doing. He ha always been quick w/ a TO but he leaves that guy in for all that? Is he trying to prove a point?
If Bochy coached the Warriors Bengie Molina would start every game at PG.
Yes, they will
and we’ll have to remind them, again, that CBH knows the score. He’s not just making this stuff up.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Agree
Bobo is done for this game. He’s blown his chances
Damn
I’m used to seeing this kind of D in Pauley, but not facing it.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
To be fair
the 3s he has taken this game, I thought were decent shots. He just isn’t knocking them down.
Did I hear
it correctly. MR is shooting less than 20% from 3s?
No matter, I heard Bobo is transferring to Kansas next week anyway.. I read it here on BN from a reliable first-time poster who heard it first hand from the players.
Formerly UCLA Class of 86
football sidenote
to all of those who will be in the bay area over the winter holidays, $c just accepted an Emerald Bowl bid. Eww.
Yeah, that's tough
Remember JR Henderson’s FT against Kentucky at the Wooden Classic his freshman year? Not his first game but he was cool and calm. Ok…I need to stop re-living the 94-95 season
Bobo is not where we need him
but I think we will need him in order to get back to where we want to be.
It’s tough, do we sacrifice on the court now for hopeful growth down the line?
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Not a lot of choices
He will either step up or out.
He’s not been much worse than JA. We are letting JA play into his game and will do the same, to some extent with Bobo
sjh
TH looks healthy -- now just has to get some practice and game time
can’t expect too much from a guy who practiced 1 week
sjh
is it really that low?
Maybe Kapono can give him a call.
because he can't create his own shots
he’s a good bench player not #1/#2 option
Or he needs us to have a strong inside game
to get left alone on the arc.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Marques Johnson
said earlier it’s less than 20%
Here's a stat that we should all be concerned about
12 turnovers, still over 5 minutes left in 1st half
"I don't forget very much" Rick Neuheisel, 11/28/09
Maybe I'm imagining it
But it looks a little more like ben ball today. More hustle on offense today? Picks seem crisper.
I would like to see
the freshmen more instead of ND
RN freshman mistake
Shouldn’t bring the ball down low in the post. Keep it high. Dean Smith used to teach that.
Formerly UCLA Class of 86
Note to big men
do not bring the ball down low. All those little guys can reach it.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Regardless of the outcome
The key to this game is building confidence for the rest of the season and putting the last few weeks behind us.
What about goaltend there?
M
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
I think its cause we're surprised to be getting it in close.
With a little more experience and cool headedness (if that’s a word) our guys will be making those layins and dunking it with regularity. I think we’ve found some chemistry now.
Bruins need to do some serious layup drills.
If Bochy coached the Warriors Bengie Molina would start every game at PG.
GREAT D to close out the half.
Well done, boys.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Perspective
I will take a team full of rusty, mistake-prone, but HUSTLING Tyler Honeycutts and Reeves Nelsons over a bunch of overrated, me-first prima-donna types like DG and JH any day of the week.
Formerly UCLA Class of 86
by Class of 86 on Dec 6, 2009 3:22 PM PST reply actions 6 recs
I actually like a LOT of what we have here.
Scrapping and hustle. Our Gs are still MIA, but RN and TH are battling. We’ll get there, folks — we’ll get there.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
I still like his hook shot in the paint.
A lot of what he did was from hype and jitters. His bulk could help us if he’s gotten the nerves out of his system.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Good Job, Bruins!!
If they increase their shooting percentage, (which they WILL), they are totally in this game.
Love My Bruins
The shooting percentages will probably even out.
Combine that with the same D effort we were playing with at the end of half and less unforced turnovers and anything could happen.
Just tuned in the the last few minutes before the half
Overall, I think we’re doing better than expected. Out players do need to work on slowing the tempo a little bit more, but it does feel like they’re doing a lot better than expected. Maybe Drew Gordon was the cause of the lost we had this season.
isn't there a stat in the NBA
for how a team performs when specific players are in the lineup? If so, I’d like to see the Bobo number for this game
stop bagging on him
with all his misfortunes with TO, he did changed a couple shots on defense, and is a presence down low… he just can’t man on man D
1st half stats
UCLA: 11-30 (3-10 3 pt), 3-5 ft, 16 boards (5 off), 12 turnovers!, 4 fouls (TH 2, JA, Drago 1)
Kansas: 14-30 (1-7 3 pt), 7-7 ft, 16 boards (4 off), 9 turnovers, 6 fouls
formerly bruinhoo
Updated stats - ESPN.com
UCLA: 11-33 (3-10 3 pt), 3-5 ft, 18 boards (7 off), 11 turnovers!, 4 fouls (TH 2, JA, Drago 1)
Kansas: 14-30 (1-7 3 pt), 6-6 ft, 17 boards (4 off), 7 turnovers, 6 fouls
formerly bruinhoo
The upper level
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 6, 2009 3:46 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Not close
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Dec 6, 2009 3:47 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Story of Drago's career
First half:
10 points, 5 rebounds, 2 threes!!!!!!!!!!!!
…poor defense and 3 turnovers. :(
Turnovers
Our 12 is way too many, but I’m surprised to see KS has 9. I thought we were dominating that category.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
If we've got any chance
that is a stat that we need heavily in our favor.
"I don't forget very much" Rick Neuheisel, 11/28/09
OT Baking Note: Nothing Fancy From The Oven Today
Nice, straightforward, juicy cherry pie.
The fundamentals.
Love My Bruins
Amen, BG83.
Still downing leftover red velvet cake from my birthday last week.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
LOL
It IS the first BBall game I’ve been able to watch and bake for.
(Terrible grammar, ugh.)
Love My Bruins
Anyone spying on RockChalkTalk?
I wonder if they are pleased with their first half, or if they feel like it shouldn’t be this close.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Hmm
I’m sick/bedridden and therefore am unable to watch this game…has TH really been that good?
I always did think it was interesting
That so many people were completely disregarding this season and also attacking CBH when our #1 recruit from the 09 class hadn’t even seen the floor yet.
Very active
long, quick, an explosive drive to the hoop.
For his first few minutes, he looks very very promising.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Anyone Else Notice Nelson Lost the Mohawk?
Maybe he wanted to sever ties with fellow mohawk man, Gordon. As sloppy as all our turnovers were, I feel some team chemistry brewing on the floor, and feel like there should be some positives in the locker room. Kansas really wimped out in the closing seconds of the half.
He's increasing aerodynamics.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
I was going to post that and say "the only thing that seems to have changed is......"
But then the turnovers stopped and the D tightened up and right now I couldn’t be more pleased with what I’m seeing.
67 is realistic for now
kingslock has the big picture we are aiming for
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
All year long we've been shooting under 40% in first halfs
part of the problem is without tough d we get few transition baskets
sjh
Just realized if Stanback had stayed...
…we would have a Jr. SF in the lineup to help bridge the scoring/ talent gap.
Oh well…
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Wasn't Stanback in the Gordon/JH mold
Primadonna who thought he was too good for UCLA?
Trouble with kids today. NO PATIENCE.
It’s the iGeneration. At least that’s what my HS teacher wife calls it.
Don’t want to buy albums — just want the singles they hear on the radio.
Don’t want to do research — will just copy term papers online.
Don’t want to pay their dues at a good school — want to start right away at a bad one.
The iGeneration.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
If anyone is in FB mode still
Negotiations for the humanitarian bowl AND DC bowl are being finalized today. No GMAC
Back in business
by ucla13_usc9 on Dec 6, 2009 3:39 PM PST via mobile reply actions
How can they do that
When the crucial Army/Navy game still has to be played?
CRN is here
Must mean they have the answer
Back in business
by ucla13_usc9 on Dec 6, 2009 3:49 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Someone asked for it earlier in the thread
Bobo’s +/- is -6. But that stat never tells the whole story. TH is -9, and ML leads the team at +5.
ML on breakway, 36-31
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Drago gets chickenwinged fighting for rebound
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Outscored KS 15-7 in alst 7 minutes.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Yeah, but jerk wore a DUKE jersey one year in front row.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Not sure if
he graduated but he was there when I was, mid 90’s. Used to see him at game in 1996
38-31, ML burned on layup off itnerior screen
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
KS' Taylor picks up 3rd foul
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Gotta wonder if
That RockChalkTalk mindset of “It’s gonna be fun to go beat down a now-helpless former national power” went beyond simply the Kansas fans….
A lot of teams play to the level of their competition
Any Lakers fan should know that watching them last year.
Sick of us missing FTS eyar after year
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Remember Keef
He couldn’t shoot one at all, but now he’s better. I’m tired of it too, but it’s something that I know CBH can fix.
RN with board, fast break, Roll finishes at the rim!
38-34!!!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
wow Roll
totally thought he’s going get blocked
Your hubs, your hubs...
…sorry, had a BLAck Eyed Peas flashback there…
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Tonight
the execution isn’t all there
but the effort and hustle and heart is.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Have to say this
Howland and his staff have done a great job prepping this team. You can see the baskets are there. We just have to convert
I'll have no choice but to go watch
Pretty soon. This is farking incredible.
Reeves Nelson
I shudder thinking about the fact that his father had to go onto some Bruin recruiting forums and defend his son’s ability to play at UCLA.
I think because
he wanted to play footbal and then got hurt. They questioned his desire to play BB, wasn’t it? I know his ranking dropped alot after he got hurt in football
Some of it was the football thing
but if my memory serves me correct there was some concern about how his body was developing too? He seemed undersized for a power forward at the time… now, not so much.
KS in the paint, 40-34.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Drago draws a charge!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Even if we don't win
This is HUGE for us, playing the best team in the country straight-up for this long. You gotta know that the young guys are gaining a ton of confidence from this.
Lee saves ball of Jayhawk backside.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Should be "off"
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
KS hits left corner 3 -- 43-34.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Drago misses runner, RN puts it back in!!!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
43-36, 15:23 left, but was that a RN foul at the other end?
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Love these UCLA student-athlete ads.
Can you imagine the ads for $C?
“I had a class, and the final project was to color 5 different pictures of fish…”
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
He really is playing him tough...
Poor Cole looks lost on offense, Reeves just has him outmuscled and outhustled!
45-36, Good D, but no box-out
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
ML to RN inside, 45-38
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
KS drains a L corner 3, 48-38
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Lee scoops, RN gets board, HIT IN EYE!!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Kansas trying to cut off the head of the snake
But in this case its more the heart of the Bruins
He flipped it up RIGHT after the poke
that should be a bucket
RN is DOWN!!!!!
Basket waved off!!!
RN down on floor with trainers.
Right eye is PUFFED UP like PAcquiao nailed him.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
RN with 6 O-boards today. Dude's eye is puffy.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Did you see the replay?????
That was a jab to the face. Screw the basket, watch the punch!
BS foul on Roll.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
B-Lane coming in.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Wait, B-LAne OUT?
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Collins on leaner, 50-38.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
ND airball off feed from Bobo.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Protect that eye, that's OK. Rather he be ehalthy.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
RN still getting worked on on bench.
Bobo in post, 50-40.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
TH with rebound, ND sinks a THREE!!!! 50-43
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
KS misses 3, scores putback -- no box-out there.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
I get the feeling
that RN would play with two broken arms if he thought it could help the team.
Formerly UCLA Class of 86
Team was sick, what's the cure?
Get an RN.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
"Registered Nurse"
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Or this case, Reeves Nelson
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Eaves says: scratch below right eye
Ice on the swelling, having him follow a finger to see if he can see, RN trying to talk them into letting him play.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
i love this TH kid
he is very smooth and has a knack for loose balls
Anyone agree that
ML runs offense as good/better than JA?
Did I not call this last year???
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Bobo called for block foul, a little slow on the slide
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Airball over ND, Bobo pushed in back, foul on KS.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
KS killing us on O-glass
ND on the foul.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
RN has bright neon orange goggles on sideline
Aquaman is ready to play!!!!!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Bobo loses ball off leg of KS.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Sad, but TRUE.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
RN going back to lockerroom??
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Bobo with steal
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
MR coast-to-coast 55-46!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Small ball -- JK, TH, JA, ML and ND
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
KS scores, 57-46.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
TH gets board, knocked over, no foul
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
MR is tough -- but he doesn't have the talent.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
You may be winning me over to that idea based on today.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
You would think
with 3+ years in the program for each, they would be by now
"I don't forget very much" Rick Neuheisel, 11/28/09
RN working out in tunnel, practicing drills!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
ND horrible airball.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Fact remains -- our most senior players are some of our LEAST talented ones.
Never been our problem until this year.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
What is ND even contributing out there?
He gets burned on the defensive end, and airballs threes. What’s the point? Bobo was doing better.
KS 60-46.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
I repeat, ND is playing to the top of his ability
it may not be great but we cannot fault his effort
sjh
unclear that this is true
He often looks like he’s not paying attention / hustling hard enough.
60-46, 7:53 left
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
The guy is more up and down than EKG reading.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
he's a Zach Randolph kinda player
put up stats, no effort on defense… and doesn’t really matter if he has the stats or not because he just gives it away on D end
Getting the wife a #11 jersey as soon as they're available
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Up and down -- ungodly mental errors in the 1st half, sort of OK in 2nd half.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Keefe
I think we can officially say in his senior season he hasn’t lived up to his McDonald All American hype.
Really sad
His grandparents live in the house behind us. My brother and I would always play basketball on our trampoline, yelling out the names of the Bruins we were impersonating. We saw them at church one day and they asked us why they never heard us screaming James name… we didn’t really have the heart to tell them, and always managed to carefully fit him in after that.
A shame really -- he flourished next to KL, seemed like a solid MAdsen-type.
Now, RN is the new Mad Dog.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Was hoping
that tourney game v. Western Kentucky woul’ve been his breakout game. Sadly, no.
"I don't forget very much" Rick Neuheisel, 11/28/09
C'Mon, Bruins!!!
Do NOT let the cartoon birds run off with this, stay with them.
Let’s Go!!
Love My Bruins
63-48 KS< despite D
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
ML sinks a 3, L Wing, 62-51, 6:43 left
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
KS misses 3, our ball
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
?????
Huh?
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
he just got back from a business trip in LA. I’m sure I’ll get food poisioning, but it’ll be worth it
My wife has brought some here to Colorado
but to Korea?!!? Wow!!!
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Well worth it
I had a double double last night after picking up the dog from the dog catcher. The kid had to get one a few months ago as payment for her friend picking her up at the airport in San Antonio. The to prepare them to go for longer travel, though to Korea? That’s a long flight(been there done that), and sort of surprised it got through customs.
RN loses ball in post, KS ball
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
KS 64-51, 5:45 left
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Just signed on...
…having watched none of the game. Based on the comments, we have some reason to hope. True statement?
DID have but looking tough now.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
I meant in general
For this season? For the future? Like most here, I’d be happy to see the kids play, get some experience, and make mistakes.
Roll misses runner, KS on breakway, JA ties him up with a block!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
RN on bench, pretty ticked off.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
RN going back to lockerroom.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
This has got to kill his confidence to such a degree
that he cannot be relied on to provide any leadership anymore. I cannot envision that this isn’t the end for him.
B.F.
ND misses free throw.
SO sick of missed FTs. FTs are fundamentals, too!!!!!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
ND makes 2nd
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
KS gets tip-in
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
ND misses 3. 66-52, 4:40
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
KS misses, JA rbeound
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Yep
I said that earier. Completely agree with you, They need game experience
Unfair
We should put the best team out there, whatever that is. No way you should start thinking about ‘building for next season’ before we’ve played our first Pac-10 game.
I’m also unconvinced that it’s better for people to get big minutes in losing performances vs reduced minutes in games that are competitive.
And it’s not fair on seniors who have given big efforts over the previous 3 years to abandon their senior season and also deny them playing time.
If the frosh and sophs want bigger minutes, let them work their tails off in practice to earn them, don’t just have them handed to them.
Fair point about our best team
but I think our best team IS the kids
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
in which case
it’s fine to play them; but playing them just because they’re the future is a great way to demoralize the seniors and make the youngsters feel a sense of entitlement.
UCLA miss, TH misses pretty leaner putback, ML putback!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
ND
should give Drew Gordon a call and see if they got any more room at SDSU or wherever he went now
Is that where he is transferring?
I know he’s still on campus finishing his finals
I just heard them say
Ray McCallum’s name… but I didn’t hear why. Anyone know?
well I knew that!
Thought it might be something more exciting lol
66-54, 4:07 left
Now or never…
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
KS playing slow-down, sinks a 3, 69-54, 3:30 left.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
TRapping at halfcourt
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
our energy is draining down... putting up stupid long shots again
shooting ourselves to a L
Bobo is simply too slow. On the last drive he didn't even make it to the
basket before it went out of bounds – we need him under the basket to rebound…
B.F.
The final score will not be close
which is too bad, because it won’t really accurately reflect how well we hung in there today.
Formerly UCLA Class of 86
For the karma...
BRUIN BRUIN BRUIN BRUIN BRUIN BRUIN BRUIN BRUIN BRUIN BRUIN BRUIN BRUIN
Song girl, Song girl
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Game changed after RN got hurt
Freaking Morris twins. Which one poked him?
Remember, we lost to UP by 27
And it wasn’t even that close. We’re probably going to lose to Kansas, the #1 team in the country, by 12-15. I call that improvement.
They played some early
And got lucky that Kansas missed some WIDE open 3s.
Hung with them
For most of the game. For this team, this year, its progress
"I don't forget very much" Rick Neuheisel, 11/28/09
ML sinks 1st... and 2nd
69-56, 2:33
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Reeves might be one of those fighters that
will need to where googles all the time. Was he and Bobo ever in together?
BL loses ball in post, 71-56, 1:45
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Getting killed in the trees, no defensive rebounding presence to speak of
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
73-56, 1:07 left.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
We have nobody in there now who can handle Aldrich
It was a good test for RN though
Formerly UCLA Class of 86
Just having to defend v Aldrich with a minute left says something.
Three hours ago most of you were talking about a blow out. Would coach Self have the dignity not to pile it on. So now we lose to #1 by 12, score last 5 pts of the game, battle our hearts out, show lots and lots of positive, and most of what I’m reading is complaints and disappointments. Sorry, I applauded my Bruins after this one. And we can play with the best in the Pac 10 and we can get a tourney bid.
MR hits 3, 73-59, :48 left
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
RN on bench with ice on face.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
RN's right eye swelled shut
Pink and purple underneath.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
ML tip-in after 3 UCLA tip attempts. 73-61.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
FINAL: 73-61.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Bruins still there give our guys a standing O???
Wow.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
not the seniors though
hopefully through the season they will be coming off the bench
IMHO
Putting him back on the floor was ill-advised, and besides, it made us evolve into desperation. We should NEVER play desperate at Pauley.
Love My Bruins
looked like
the other players didn’t really want to give him the ball, which cuts down your options…
Better than I thought it would be
but still very far from where we need to be. A decent step today against a very talented team.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
thanks again for the sort of play by play. latter
rn and a few other seem to be AOK. Just need time to get it together
Hey, we didn't lose by 30
and had RN stayed in, who knows. I think it would have been much closer in the end.
ND needs to be riding the bench. I’ll take JK any day on D over ND.
All in all, I am pleased.
Bruins lost but...
the team chemistry just feels better…
Go UCLA!
Coach Howland
will certainly build on this progress. Loved the gutsy play they kept up until RN was “eyed.”
Love My Bruins
Not disappointed with this game at all
First game after the drama with Gordon
First game for Honeycutt
Playing against #1 Kansas
man I honestly thought were going to completely embarrassed, but what I saw wasn’t embarrassing at all.
Honeycutt, Reeves, Lane all contributing
Reeves is the heart and soul of this team, no question.
He was DOMINATING Cole Aldrich out there and clearly the game was different after he got hurt.
I am VERY impressed with Ben Howland (how he can be any more impressive after his last few years is a mystery) for keeping this team focused amidst all the drama and tough games.
I will be watching every game going forward and expecting solid chemistry and improved play.
Now they need to go WORK ON THEIR SHOOTING!!!
Better than I thought
We came up right along the line, but we just need some shooters. The looks were there, just need some shooters
Back in business
by ucla13_usc9 on Dec 6, 2009 4:41 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Actually got to watch the game
Reeves is a warrior, quickly becoming my favorite bruin…seeing TH out there was awesome, Nikola made me sick to my stomach a few times, but I’m learning to live with it…after tonight, my outlook for the season may be a tad less grim…these youngsters have some fight, just very very raw.
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
I'm Seriously Encouraged
Sorry the final score didn’t reflect the overall Bruin warrior mentality that kept them for the most part in single digits throughout the game. I loved that RN clawed to get back in the game. Chemistry is already better “sans Gordon,” and I feel like Pac-10 play could be really tight this year. When you think that the Bruins “held their own” despite all the turnovers, etc. against what is right now the #1 team in the country, they can hold their heads high, and I think the next few tough games look a “little less” tougher. GO BRUINS!!
Great Performance
Considering everything, and in light of the expectations, this was a victory of sorts. Don’t know what the final turnover count was but I know that most of them were in the first 10 minutes. Team played its heart out to the final buzzer. With a few more made FTs and one or two threes (MR’s in and outer for one) we come close to giving #1 a scare. My prediction is that after a six day rest (well more like six days to practice) and with RN hopfully OK, we will win against Miss St. and N. Mex. Throw out the first six games. They are meaningless now. Focus on these kids gaining their confidence, chemistry and (hopefully) shooting touch.
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