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Center Court: Ben Ball (California) Open Thread

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UCLA Bruins at California Golden Bears, Feb 28, 2009 6:00 PM PST


Here we go.

We have talked so much about being in the right mindset to pull out tough games on the road. Well tonight if our guys want to make a statement on national tv, they will have to do it by following the example of this guy:

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Photo Credit: Matt Brown/The OC Register

They will have to bring it from start to finish and match the passion and intensity of an opponed fired up by a rowdy home crowd. They will have to do by showing the same intensity, hustle and tenacity PAA has brought to every game as a Ben Ball warrior.

If you want to get caught and read up on all of our notes, commentary, thoughts leading up to the biggest home game of the year check out our game page here.

The tipoff is scheduled for 6:00 pm PST.  It will be broadcast on WWL. You can track it via the official site.

As always if you are watching the game, share your instant thoughts/commentary here in our game thread.

Fire away.

GO BRUINS.

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At work tonight

I’ll get a minute here and there between patients, so I’ll be living on all your updates. Thanks ahead of time!

GO BRUINS!!

greg in denver - UCLA guy for life

by gbruin on Feb 28, 2009 5:04 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

It doesn’t look like Bob Knight likes Digger Phelps very much.

by chenalex on Feb 28, 2009 5:22 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Digger sucks

Can’t stand that bastard.

by Bellerophon on Feb 28, 2009 5:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

HAHA When Digger Phelps said that Trent Johnson deserved the Coach of the Year award, Hubie Davis turned to Rece Davis with a big “WTF?!” look.

by chenalex on Feb 28, 2009 5:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Watched Gameday this morning

and because Bobby and Jay are doing the game, only Hubert and Digger could pick the winner. Who do you think those 2 went with? Hubert picked Arizona last year at UCLA and we won by 22, so let’s hope he’s VERY wrong again!

GO BRUINS!!!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 5:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Baseball lost 5-1

Cole had another good start, but the Baylor pitcher was phenomenal and UCLA errors did them in again.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Feb 28, 2009 5:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

kinda ot

How are you planning on watching the cup final tomorrow?

by jaffa on Feb 28, 2009 5:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

I don’t have Setanta though so it’ll be an online stream for me.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Feb 28, 2009 5:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

ESPN360 has it, I think

Or at least, that’s what their schedule said

by jaffa on Feb 28, 2009 5:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I wish I could

Go United!

Spurs suck!

by Bellerophon on Feb 28, 2009 5:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

OT question for someone involved w/The Den

I am curious as to what the breakdown between partial and full student ticket plans was this year – could be helpful for something that I am working on – if anyone knows or has a rough idea of the distribution, could you post it?

by bruinhoo on Feb 28, 2009 5:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Just saw Wazzu highlights

I know it was mentioned in the previous thread – but TR was on fire once again – what a shot. Hopefully, UW hits the WSU we’ve all been seeing lately.

by Nakatomi Plaza on Feb 28, 2009 5:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Got to have UW drop one to WSU

And we need to win out to split the title, although right now, our boys need to focus on bearing down, getting their game together, so that, somehow, someway, maybe they can put together a 6 game winning streak in March.

by Bellerophon on Feb 28, 2009 5:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Rochestie caught fire late

but he was 1-3 on his first 3 free throws and missed some shots late in regulation. When they needed it though, he was there with the big shot.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Feb 28, 2009 5:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

For This,

I’m going to try and be a little calmer and more patient.

I have butterflies.

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Feb 28, 2009 5:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I KNOW

I am SO nervous! GO BRUINS!!!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 5:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm hoping we get a blow out

Win. I don’t know if my heart can handle a close game.

by bruin578 on Feb 28, 2009 5:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

would be nice

For what it is worth, Pomeroy projects a 1 point UCLA win.

by bruinhoo on Feb 28, 2009 6:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, game time

which means it is time for me to leave the thread. LET’S GO!!!!

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Feb 28, 2009 6:00 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Funny

they just talk about how hard it is to defend Cal, but don’t mention that we DEMOLISHED them last time we played. Let’s hope for more of the same!!!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 6:00 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

HERE WE GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Come on Bruins, start strong! LET’S GO!!!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 6:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

It's early

But if it gets close, I may have to step away. Stress is bad for the baby.

by bruinbabe2000 on Feb 28, 2009 6:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Congrats!!!

Did I miss the news earlier?

by bruinhoo on Feb 28, 2009 6:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No

We wanted to wait to tell until we went to the doctor.

by bruinbabe2000 on Feb 28, 2009 6:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh Alfred!

Dribble and lay it in better next time!

by freesia39 on Feb 28, 2009 6:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Jrue Jrue...

Turning it over in the lane. Another foul on us again.

by freesia39 on Feb 28, 2009 6:10 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Steal

ball rolling, aboya scrambles after it. Shipp scores.

by freesia39 on Feb 28, 2009 6:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow

What hustle by Alfred.

by Raisin on Feb 28, 2009 6:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

ML comes in

game complexion changes defensively.

by Nestor on Feb 28, 2009 6:13 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Come on Malcolm

Guards shouldn’t airball FTs.

by Raisin on Feb 28, 2009 6:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yeesh

Well, he will get over that.

by trainwreck84 on Feb 28, 2009 6:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow. Lee looks really bad on those free throws.

by chenalex on Feb 28, 2009 6:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Omg

Dragovic. apparently he can only shoot if someone is in his face.

by freesia39 on Feb 28, 2009 6:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Are they wearing

3d glasses out there that they’re airballing

by bruin578 on Feb 28, 2009 6:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

DG with a textbook foul

ND has to learn how to do that

sjh

by Class of 66 on Feb 28, 2009 6:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

nice class from christopher

gets rejected then goes and yells at DG

by bucknellbruin on Feb 28, 2009 6:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Christopher starts the trash-talk

DG shakes his head and gets the warning from the ref … classic.

by snorkeldorf on Feb 28, 2009 6:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

He Just Made

a complete fool of himself there.

Good. DG is an ex-hockey player…there’s no doubt that he’s tough.

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Feb 28, 2009 6:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Jerime is in

As is Roll. Come on guys…

by freesia39 on Feb 28, 2009 6:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Fuck

Here come the petty fouls

by bruin578 on Feb 28, 2009 6:26 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

What the hell

two straight posessions, two bad shots.

by freesia39 on Feb 28, 2009 6:26 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

we have to finish better...

that’s 4 points blown in 20 seconds

by bucknellbruin on Feb 28, 2009 6:27 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Come on

Can’t screw up so many fast breaks.

by Raisin on Feb 28, 2009 6:27 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

able to play

doesn’t always mean going to play. he might be available only in an emergency like foul trouble

by bucknellbruin on Feb 28, 2009 6:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It is visible enough in the arena...

though it really does not show well on TV.

by bruinhoo on Feb 28, 2009 6:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

oh ok

that makes me feel a little better lol

by bucknellbruin on Feb 28, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We have forced them into a lot of turnovers. Need to convert!

by chenalex on Feb 28, 2009 6:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

PAA

Love his hustle. So much intensity.

by Nestor on Feb 28, 2009 6:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Good job Alfred

grabbed the rebound and put it back in.

by freesia39 on Feb 28, 2009 6:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I used to have some respect for Knight ...

but he’s really got an anti-UCLA agenda. He’s said absolutely nothing positive about the Bruins while going ga-ga over the Bears.

by snorkeldorf on Feb 28, 2009 6:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

ummm

he said a few minutes ago that DC has the best shot on the move of anyone in the country….
i’d call that a compliment

by bucknellbruin on Feb 28, 2009 6:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i understand your issue though

the thing is that Cal is hustling more and doing the little things, which is exactly what Knight is talking about

that’s the kind of thing he’d notice, being a coach for so long

by bucknellbruin on Feb 28, 2009 6:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't mind

Most people around the country know nothing about Cal, so it’s good for us to talk up other Pac-10 teams.

by PEDbruin on Feb 28, 2009 6:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I KNOW

If he isnt shooting well, no reason to have him in there.

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 6:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

ARGH OMG

GRAB THE BOARD, STOP TIPPING IT.

by freesia39 on Feb 28, 2009 6:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

ND tipping out the rebound

and allowing the Bears another try at the basket

by bruinhoo on Feb 28, 2009 6:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

ND

If he keeps playing like this, shouldn’t be starting.

by Nestor on Feb 28, 2009 6:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Suffering from stomach virus

per Brian Dohn, but nonetheless if he isn’t playing well CBH should pull him

by tsunugundam on Feb 28, 2009 6:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Our rebounding sucks

because our power forward cannot rebound.

We only get rebounding from the center position.

by trainwreck84 on Feb 28, 2009 6:33 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

miss

rebound, miss, rebound… miss.

by freesia39 on Feb 28, 2009 6:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Couple of offensive rebounds there ....

unfortunately nothing to show for it.

by snorkeldorf on Feb 28, 2009 6:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Shooting is terrible right now

We’re lucky we’re only down by five

by bruin578 on Feb 28, 2009 6:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

DC.

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Feb 28, 2009 6:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Focus

Not there.

by Nestor on Feb 28, 2009 6:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

It doesn’t feel like a single out-of-bounds play has gone our way so far.

by chenalex on Feb 28, 2009 6:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Cal's D

is not that good, we are making silly mistakes

by UCLA Championships Made Here on Feb 28, 2009 6:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Argh

Losing too many boards, missing bunnies and losing control of the ball out of bounds.

by Raisin on Feb 28, 2009 6:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Hustle

Cal is out hustling us, when you do that, good things happen for the aggressive team

by UCLA Championships Made Here on Feb 28, 2009 6:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

FTs

Only for 1 for 6. Atrocious.

by Nestor on Feb 28, 2009 6:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

We forced another turnover, but we’re not converting.

by chenalex on Feb 28, 2009 6:39 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Please jebus

Let us get out of the half down by single digits

by bruin578 on Feb 28, 2009 6:40 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Dear Dragovic

See how Jerime got that rebound? Use your hands… not your finger tips.

by freesia39 on Feb 28, 2009 6:40 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

PAA came to play

rest of the starters – not so much.

by Nestor on Feb 28, 2009 6:40 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

INTENTIONAL FOUL?

by chenalex on Feb 28, 2009 6:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

if not the only reason

would be because he made the shot

by bucknellbruin on Feb 28, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Does it matter?

The defender made no effort at the ball.

by snorkeldorf on Feb 28, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

it shouldn't

but the refs might take it into account

by bucknellbruin on Feb 28, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

ND takes it in for a 3 point play

should have been called intentional, but…

by bruinhoo on Feb 28, 2009 6:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

he definitely did

but might have rescinded the call after the shot went in

by bucknellbruin on Feb 28, 2009 6:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

he may have

may have been putting too much into the talking heads right there

by bruinhoo on Feb 28, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

but he's right...

he said it was intentional, but because he made the shot it probably wouldn’t be called one

by bucknellbruin on Feb 28, 2009 6:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, he was exactly right.

I don’t love the guy, but he knows this game, and he gives Pigger a hard time.

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Feb 28, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

he signaled Intentional

why would that change just because he made the shot? These refs are a bunch of clowns.

by PEDbruin on Feb 28, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Jerime

cheats too much on defense and is not controlling the offense.

by UCLA Championships Made Here on Feb 28, 2009 6:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

IF? We need to make them pay

and turn this game in our favor.

by PEDbruin on Feb 28, 2009 6:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

yep!

intentional foul…everyone’s back behind the 3 pt line

by bucknellbruin on Feb 28, 2009 6:44 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

YEAH!

ok ND ,make those FT’s!

by freesia39 on Feb 28, 2009 6:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Two free throws? I thought he made the basket?

by chenalex on Feb 28, 2009 6:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Intentional

ND makes both FT’s + possession

by bruinhoo on Feb 28, 2009 6:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

YES!

7 point play!

by freesia39 on Feb 28, 2009 6:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

7 point possession!!!

by chenalex on Feb 28, 2009 6:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Randle

gets part of the bailout package from SPTRs.

by Nestor on Feb 28, 2009 6:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

let nd shoot

He’s going to be feeling it

by bruin578 on Feb 28, 2009 6:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Unbelievable

I’ve never seen a 7 point possesion! NICE!!!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 6:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

FINALLY ND

Maybe that play woke him up

by freesia39 on Feb 28, 2009 6:48 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Way too easy

Need people to get in front of drivers.

by trainwreck84 on Feb 28, 2009 6:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

randle

need to stop him!!

by blinkshot on Feb 28, 2009 6:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Agree with you

Extremely frustrating first half.

by Nestor on Feb 28, 2009 6:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We've missed lots of layups ...

All things considered, we should feel fortunate.

by snorkeldorf on Feb 28, 2009 6:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Argh

Bad finish to the half.

by Raisin on Feb 28, 2009 6:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Damn

Well, but still being down 2 after the bad shooting start is ok. I’ll take it. Let’s come out on FIRE in the 2nd. GO BRUINS!!!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 6:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

The first half was better than I expected, but we have always been a second-half team. We’re in an excellent position to pull out the win.

by chenalex on Feb 28, 2009 6:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ugh

we got a lucky call with the intentional foul and we’re not capitalizing on their sloppy play. Just ugh

by dokein on Feb 28, 2009 6:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

DC is getting outplayed by another point guard

PAA and JS look like they’ve stepped up in play and leadership. We will only win this game and go as far as DC takes us.

by UCLA Championships Made Here on Feb 28, 2009 6:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

im not liking

randle burning us so easily on defense, we need to get a body in front of him. im not digging collisson getting burned on the drives

by blinkshot on Feb 28, 2009 6:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Randle is burning DC

to be specific. DC has been off defensively for weeks now.

by Nestor on Feb 28, 2009 6:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nobody is focusing on why there are intentional fouls ...

pulling a guy down like that when he’s going in for a layup is extremely dangerous.

by snorkeldorf on Feb 28, 2009 6:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Intentional = Intentional and context doesn't matter

do it on purpose like that and it is 2 shots and the ball back.

You are right — someone can get hurt

sjh

by Class of 66 on Feb 28, 2009 6:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know

I think you’re seeing the foul with UCLA colored glasses here.

If it were a hard pull no way ND would have gotten that shot down so easily, and landed on his feet ready to run. If it’s a light pull it doesn’t deserve a 7 point play.

by dokein on Feb 28, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He Landed

on his feet because another player—Holiday?—was there to hold him up.

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Feb 28, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t think it was worth +2 FT and the ballon a pull like that.

by dokein on Feb 28, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly!

He was in the air…another commentator spoke about this during a game last week. It’s dangerous, because the “foulee” is hardly ever able to come down on his feet.

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Feb 28, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

JS has played 19 min and PAA 18

everyone else has been rested.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Feb 28, 2009 6:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

66

I was expecting you tell to remind us about our poor free throw shooting, yikes 1/6 and some air balls and clankers

by UCLA Championships Made Here on Feb 28, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Trees about to knock off the fighting OJ's

73-60 lead for Stanford, with 1:09 remaining.

by bruinhoo on Feb 28, 2009 6:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Because....

’furd has a coach. The trojies have Floyd.

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Feb 28, 2009 6:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Love Live Floyd

I said that about Paul Hackett too. Too bad he is gone. LOL!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 6:58 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

OOPS

I meant LONG live Floyd. hehee!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 6:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

SC has been horrid from the line tonight

9-21, including 4 straight misses in the last minute

by bruinhoo on Feb 28, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Good

trOJans may not make the dance. Arizona deserves it way more than them anyway.

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

hubert davis is such a fan of every team we play

zona- oh hill and budinger bla bla

cal- randal and chirstopher

by realfabfive on Feb 28, 2009 6:57 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

and how WRONG was he last time??? Let’s come out and put this away!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 6:58 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It'd be nice

If we can shut up Hubert for once. The problem is we have laid egg almost every big game on national TV. Tonight except for PAA no one else is playing consistent defense.

by Nestor on Feb 28, 2009 6:58 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I know

I’d love to see he and digger eating their words after the game!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yikes.

OK, my big UCLA flag wasn’t out because…believe it or not..it’s been SNOWING here all day and I didn’t put it out early. So, it’s out now.

(Also, molten choclate cakes.)

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Feb 28, 2009 7:00 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

OOH

I’m so hungry! Sounds EXCELLENT!!!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 7:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL.

Kansas, and this is absolutely ridiculous. Local trout season opened today, and I was supposed to have fresh grilled trout. My hubs was out there in snow gear, boots, and ski goggles…fishing.

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Feb 28, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Of our 34 shots, 11 have been 3's

You know what Donny Mac says, that’s too much outside shooting.

Of the 11, we’ve only made 3.

We haven’t been much better inside, blowing several lay ups.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Feb 28, 2009 7:03 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Digger just called the game for Cal ...

If I’m not mistaken, the entire Gameday crew this morning picked Cal to.

by snorkeldorf on Feb 28, 2009 7:05 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

i think it was only hubie and digger

kinght and bilas didn’t pick cause they were calling the game.. have a feeling at least one of them
would have picked us, but who knows

by realfabfive on Feb 28, 2009 7:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

By the way they were talking

I think they both would have.

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I hate digger

“cal is going to win.”

by bruin578 on Feb 28, 2009 7:06 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

hello nation!

I’ll be here for he second half, maybe i can bring some good vibes

O.A.

by Ollie on Feb 28, 2009 7:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

They are outshooting us 50-38%

We’ve been giving up that % all year, so we need to shoot better.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Feb 28, 2009 7:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

THIRTY EIGHT?

Jeez! Like you always say, we need some BARN CATS!!!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

With USC's loss, Oregon State currently is in line for a 1st round P10 tourney bye

Something either very right, or very wrong with that.

ps. You heard about their coach’s brother-in-law… ;)

by bruinhoo on Feb 28, 2009 7:08 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Erin Andrews should be at all our games.

by chenalex on Feb 28, 2009 7:09 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

JH

Looks like has no confidence offensively.

by Nestor on Feb 28, 2009 7:10 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Jrue did not convert

but that is what he needs to do more.

by trainwreck84 on Feb 28, 2009 7:10 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yep

staying with our men and great on ball pressure. All starts with the D.

by Nestor on Feb 28, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

DC for 3!

7-0 run, timeout Cal.

by snorkeldorf on Feb 28, 2009 7:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

great outlet there

to start that break, then a three, here we go

O.A.

by Ollie on Feb 28, 2009 7:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Keep bringin

the mojo Ollie!!!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 7:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

darn

a great cut bot no finish man

O.A.

by Ollie on Feb 28, 2009 7:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Late

but the right call

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 7:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

now how is that a foul?

some questionable ones on cal but wtf PAA did nothing

by bucknellbruin on Feb 28, 2009 7:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Fuck!

And shipp was in his face

by bruin578 on Feb 28, 2009 7:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Like many games this year

Every time I think we are turning it on and looking to go up big, the other team comes right back. LET’S GO BRUINS!!!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 7:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yep

I will be very surprised if we win this game tonight. We are not playing like we want it.

by Nestor on Feb 28, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

JH

I guess if he leaves he just might get drafted in the first round. But I have to say … I am not seeing it. I hope JH comes right back in this game or in the future proving me wrong. But to date … I wish I had seen a little more focus from him. I think in contrast I sense lot more energy and determination from ML at the 2g spot.

Perhaps we will see it from JH if he sticks around and plays the point … but in today’s college hoop world, I am not going to hold my breath. Very disappointing if this is how he leaves UCLA.

by Nestor on Feb 28, 2009 7:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

reminds me in a way of Ariza

in that, whatever their potential, they did not play at a lever that suggested that they were worthy of a high draft pick while at UCLA (of course, Ariza fell out of the 1st round entirely).

by bruinhoo on Feb 28, 2009 7:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

I will go ahead and say it. If he leaves this year … I am not going to remember him as a “Ben Ball warrior.” He hasn’t been one …. not too date … not in tough games on the road.

by Nestor on Feb 28, 2009 7:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The sad thing is that

the kind of passive attitude makes me wonder if he’s just waiting for the draft and not even really considering staying at ucla

by dokein on Feb 28, 2009 7:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

MAN

COME ON GUYS!!!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 7:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

man jrue just needs to take it stronger

i know he was kinda side stepping through traffic, but it still wasnt a strong take

O.A.

by Ollie on Feb 28, 2009 7:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

This is the worst play ever

for 2 teams tied for 2nd in a conference

by dokein on Feb 28, 2009 7:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

We look like

We don’t really want to win this game.

by Nestor on Feb 28, 2009 7:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

sptr's strike again

what a horrible block call

by bucknellbruin on Feb 28, 2009 7:26 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Seriously

I knew someone was gonna move in before it even happened

by tsunugundam on Feb 28, 2009 7:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ugggh

come on. He looked like he was there.

by trainwreck84 on Feb 28, 2009 7:27 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Bilas is correct

we are waiting for the ball to come to us, instead of getting rebound. Very strange for a CBH team. Hustle, defense, and DC will win this for us

by UCLA Championships Made Here on Feb 28, 2009 7:27 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

keefe

needs to make a be aggressive under the hoop and box out, im hoping he can bring the intensity back up the rebounding is poor

O.A.

by Ollie on Feb 28, 2009 7:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Who would have thought Cal would be in this position to play

for 2nd place in the PAC-10? They lost 2 NBA players last year

by UCLA Championships Made Here on Feb 28, 2009 7:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

holiday looks way to casual

i don’t see the westbrook comparison athletically right now, he’s definitely not playing very explosively

by realfabfive on Feb 28, 2009 7:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

why do teams seem to always

score out of the timeout on us?

by Telemachus on Feb 28, 2009 7:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Thank God

for Michael Roll!!!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 7:30 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

wow theyre running these great double screens

and just draining form 3 right now

O.A.

by Ollie on Feb 28, 2009 7:30 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

WOW!

Awesome Alfred!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 7:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

These fouls

are unbelievable. So ticky tack!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 7:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

These fouls are adding up ...

need to clean up our out-of-bounds defense.

by snorkeldorf on Feb 28, 2009 7:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

oh man

this is frustrating how many fouls is that now

O.A.

by Ollie on Feb 28, 2009 7:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Line change

All but AA2 subbed out

by bruinhoo on Feb 28, 2009 7:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

ah 6 for cal and 5 for us

and atta boy drago

O.A.

by Ollie on Feb 28, 2009 7:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

WTF

These fouls are RIDICULOUS!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 7:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

awesome take by DC

and finally active hands and aggressiv D, lets go!

O.A.

by Ollie on Feb 28, 2009 7:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Guard the 3 point shot

I think Cal is looking to go on a barrage. If we play good D, we can open up the lead.

by UCLA Championships Made Here on Feb 28, 2009 7:39 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I agree

That’s what I’m waiting for the raining 3’s

by bruin578 on Feb 28, 2009 7:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Man

This season is testing my blood pressure…and how well I can hold my liquor! Does this team drive anyone else to drink!? LOL!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 7:40 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

its not like its just this season.. lot of close calls last year

decided not to watch every game from a bar this year to save myself

by realfabfive on Feb 28, 2009 7:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

speaking of "lets go!"

i actually got invited to a mavs game last night and watched russell drop 31 on the mavs, he sent the game into OT witha huge 3 it was awesome, but the thunder lost.

And btw, american airlines is like a circus, i felt like i was watching the flint tropics with all the gimmicky stuff going on

O.A.

by Ollie on Feb 28, 2009 7:40 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

we are 4-9 fts

we usually do better late in the game. Can’t leave points there

sjh

by Class of 66 on Feb 28, 2009 7:40 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Niiiiikooooooolaaaaaaaaaa

and DC thats huge come on now

O.A.

by Ollie on Feb 28, 2009 7:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

My dog

I just rubbed my dog, Bruin’s belly for luck!!! I think it is helping!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 7:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow! DC and 1!

Cal relying too much on the three …

by snorkeldorf on Feb 28, 2009 7:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Some play Pendergraph made

this time they got it right, blocking foul

by UCLA Championships Made Here on Feb 28, 2009 7:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

62-53 Bruins.

Bruins on 13-0 run.

by snorkeldorf on Feb 28, 2009 7:43 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

noooooooooooo

great defense there and yet another bail out

O.A.

by Ollie on Feb 28, 2009 7:44 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I remember when we’d all hold our breath when PAA did that at the start of the season

by baybruin415 on Feb 28, 2009 7:45 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Shit

COME ON DRAGO!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 7:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

ND is going to kill me! Damn.

that’s what I wrote about this week. I want DG and then ND hits some 3’s and then shit d or a stupid turnover.

He’s killing me. I’m too old for this.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Feb 28, 2009 7:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

all right JH!!

that’s great to see from him

by bucknellbruin on Feb 28, 2009 7:48 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

thats what we need from jrue

he does have a nose for the ball and we need him to be AGGRESSIVE

O.A.

by Ollie on Feb 28, 2009 7:48 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

wow late call

come on he hedges and they let it go then they call it there? come on now

O.A.

by Ollie on Feb 28, 2009 7:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

DC!!!!!!

AT THE BUZZER!!! what a shot!!

by bucknellbruin on Feb 28, 2009 7:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

WooHoo DC!!!
at. the . buzzer!

by bruinhoo on Feb 28, 2009 7:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow

DC does the one hander again.

by trainwreck84 on Feb 28, 2009 7:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

WOW

Was that an 18-foot hook shot from Darren?

by Raisin on Feb 28, 2009 7:55 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

We just need..

some signature Howland defense…

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 7:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

ya we got caught

but rather a two than a three

O.A.

by Ollie on Feb 28, 2009 7:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

In bounds to PAA ...

Let’s see if he can step up and make these.

by snorkeldorf on Feb 28, 2009 7:57 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ah they put Aboya on the line

Let’s see what you did against Stanford Alfred!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 7:57 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Bob Knight's math off just a bit

6 point lead = 3 possessions??

by bruinhoo on Feb 28, 2009 7:58 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I thought that too

then realized he said to WIN it was 3 possesions.

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 7:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Can that clock

just RUN already!!!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 7:58 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh

thats why i adore this guy

O.A.

by Ollie on Feb 28, 2009 8:00 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Man really

i ADORE him. I am gonna cry at Pauley on Senior Day!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 8:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

WHOOOO DC!!!

In the words of Jay Bilas “what a WINNER!”

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 8:00 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

DC is so great at avoiding the charge!!

He can slide either way. Wilkes had position

sjh

by Class of 66 on Feb 28, 2009 8:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

and ship got it going getting that into the fornt court and DC

just took it to the hole for a signature floater, I’m so happy he’s playing liek this on National TV

O.A.

by Ollie on Feb 28, 2009 8:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

wow that was huge

ok FREE THROWS and we can do this

O.A.

by Ollie on Feb 28, 2009 8:02 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Randle makes a three from the corner ....

Bruins up 3 with 16 seconds to go … need to take care of the ball and make our FTs.

by snorkeldorf on Feb 28, 2009 8:03 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Man

FREE THROW GUYS! Let’s hit them!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 8:03 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That almost gave me a heart attack.

by chenalex on Feb 28, 2009 8:04 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

OMG Alfred

almost gave them the ball!!!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 8:04 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

This whole game

is giving me a heart attack!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 8:05 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

FUCK U digger

Eat your words you piece of shit

by bruin578 on Feb 28, 2009 8:06 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!

GREAT win tonight

by bucknellbruin on Feb 28, 2009 8:06 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah!!!

Take that ESPN crew of dicks!

by trainwreck84 on Feb 28, 2009 8:06 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

TO THE TEAM

I AM SO HAPPY TO BE WRONG!!!

by Nestor on Feb 28, 2009 8:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

My Papa John's

Cheesesticks were just delivered so I had to pause and just saw the end. WHOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Eat that Digger and Hubert! GO BRUINS!!!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 8:08 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Normally I don't...

But I would like to hear him explain why he always picks against UCLA and why he is always wrong….

by IronBruin on Feb 28, 2009 8:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

does anyone know what made DC's tounge so blue

Maybe he actually has true blue running through his veins

O.A.

by Ollie on Feb 28, 2009 8:09 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

2 wins in a row, win 2 more next weekend

win 3 in a row in PAC-10 Tourney, 6 straight in the NCAA Tourney.

That makes 13 wins in a row…we can do it!

Go Bruins!

by UCLA Championships Made Here on Feb 28, 2009 8:09 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Now, if we take care of our home court ...

and the Cougs take out the Huskies, we still have a shot at the conference title. Cougs are making one last run at the NCAA tournament.

by snorkeldorf on Feb 28, 2009 8:11 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Just watched

the end of the cougs game again on tivo. That is CLASSIC!!!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 8:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Much better D in second half

and we turned the rebounding disadvantage around and outrebounded them

sjh

by Class of 66 on Feb 28, 2009 8:13 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Good game, BN

I had to leave this in your hands so as to not jinx things. Thanks for taking care of things.

by Fox 71 on Feb 28, 2009 8:13 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Whew.

I have to give a lot of love to DC tonight…he had a “refuse to lose” thing going. Plus, at one point, he was channeling RW and screaming at his young warriors a bit.

And, of course, PAA is the toughest man on the planet.

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Feb 28, 2009 8:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

hey i've meant to ask

any suggestions for things to do in Houston? I’m going down with a few pledge brothers this upcoming weekend before spring break…we’re thinking about the rodeo hah

O.A.

by Ollie on Feb 28, 2009 8:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

They're Pretty Special

I do them in brioche pans, so they’re lovely little chocolate mountains with “lava” inside.

Great with vanilla ice cream and a little ganache on top…

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Feb 28, 2009 8:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We were outrebounded and outshot

But a Pac-10 road win is always tough to come by. I’ll take it, but we still have work to do and we can’t take the Oregon schools lightly, especially a disciplined OSU team.

by PEDbruin on Feb 28, 2009 8:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'm going for the McLeaner too!

I can’t say enough about the heart of DC. Man, I love that guy!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 8:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, OSU can be dangerous

and Oregon beat Stanford so we can’t take them lightly

by dokein on Feb 28, 2009 8:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

OSU runs that funky zone D

And they’ve won their share of games.

by Raisin on Feb 28, 2009 8:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Beavers could well end up finishing 9-9 in conference play

A win in Eugene and at the Figuroa Annex are reasonably possible.

by bruinhoo on Feb 28, 2009 8:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope they do

without beating us. $c should play Wed night!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 8:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

at least be somewhat related to the game or team!

by bruinhoo on Feb 28, 2009 8:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

True!

Must have something to say! GO BRUINS!!!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 8:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This weekend was huge for us ...

two great road wins in tough environments.

by snorkeldorf on Feb 28, 2009 8:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

This weekend was huge

but UCLA still starting out a bit sloppy. If they play like this in the tourney I don’t know if we’ll be able to pull out. We have to start out strong.

by dokein on Feb 28, 2009 8:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Minutes played

JS 35
Collison 34
PAA 34

sjh

by Class of 66 on Feb 28, 2009 8:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Starters played a heck of a lot tonight

Jrue was the only one logging under 34 minutes. Would like to see Lee and Gordin get more minutes, but can’t really complain given the result.

by bruinhoo on Feb 28, 2009 8:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Would love to see

more of Gordon! He plays with a lot of heart.

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 8:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Jrue

What does everyone think about him leaving? I mean, it seems obvious that he could use more college experience but if NBA scouts see potential he might be out.

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 8:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'm a bit worried that Jrue is a bit lackadasical

because he’s just cruising until the draft. No evidence, just worry.

by dokein on Feb 28, 2009 8:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Right

I worry about that too. If he is that kind of player, that sucks.

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 8:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I mean we can’t extrapolate feelings, but I think at this point it’s hurting his draft considering he’s a lottery pick. Even if they draft on potential it still hurts.

On the other hand he’s playing out of position and he really does seem like an assist / pass kind of guy.

by dokein on Feb 28, 2009 8:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think his stock will be much higher

if he stays one more year. I have a feeling he will be our superstar next year.

by snorkeldorf on Feb 28, 2009 8:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Some players just display themselves that way outwardly

Just because he’s calm on the outside doesn’t mean he doesn’t have a fire inside. He’s a competitor, otherwise he wouldn’t get as far as he has.

by Raisin on Feb 28, 2009 8:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's not the calmness he displays

it’s the mistakes he makes and giving up on defense.

by dokein on Feb 28, 2009 8:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

DC

Great to see his heart and confidence back. We didn’t play great but the end was definitely good enough. Good job guys!

Bruins Forever

by bruinsince69 on Feb 28, 2009 8:26 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

GU upsets 12 ranked Villanova
25th ranked FSU upsets 13th ranked Clemson
WSU upsets 11th ranked ASU
Oklahoma State upsets 24th ranked Texas

by dokein on Feb 28, 2009 8:30 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Good upsets today. Just wish Arizona would have pulled it out!

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 8:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Man

Washington gets ALL the calls up there.

by Raisin on Feb 28, 2009 8:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

And the news will be ...

UCLA wins on controversial 7-point play …

by snorkeldorf on Feb 28, 2009 8:30 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Of course

Yeah we won on a play that happened in the first half. Nothing to do with our second half performance…

by uclafan11 on Feb 28, 2009 8:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

but that will be conveniently overlooked.

by snorkeldorf on Feb 28, 2009 8:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I would actually disagree there

It didn’t change Nikola’s trajectory much and he made the ball, landed on his feet. I would say that it wasn’t a hard pull.

by dokein on Feb 28, 2009 8:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

By the rulebook it was a correct call

However, a lot of calls are given depending on “advantage gained” or so, I think a foul call would have sufficed instead of an intentional foul call.

by dokein on Feb 28, 2009 8:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

ND could have been seriously injured ...

it was lucky that he was not. That sort of foul must be discouraged in no uncertain terms – it’s just too dangerous.

by snorkeldorf on Feb 28, 2009 8:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Surprising stat:

Dragovic with 7 rebounds (6 defensive)

by dokein on Feb 28, 2009 8:33 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

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