Center Court: Ben Ball (VCU) Madness Open Thread
by Nestor on Mar 19, 2009 6:30 PM PDT
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Here we go.
Not much else to say. I think we have talked enough about this game. Time for our guys to go out there and play Ben Ball going up against the entire nation:
Photo Credit: E. Corpuz
We are going to need our seniors to lead us tonight but we are also going to need JH, DG and rest of our freshmen and role players to step up.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 6:45 pm PST. You can track it via the official site. If you are trying to follow all the action via your desktop go over CBS's March Madness On Demand
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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That is
earlier than most Thursday games.
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
yeah...but this
isn’t your ordinary thursday game :)
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
YES THATS THE LOOOOOOOOOOOOSING TEAM!!
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 19, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Behing the back! LOOOOOOOOOOSING TEAMMMMMMMMMM!
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 19, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
OKAY HANDS IN THE AIR FOR AN 8-CLAP!!!!
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
Karma
After taking responsibility for our sc loss because I let my luck Bruin Fight Song keychain batteries die, I’ve replenished with high quality, brand name, strong batteries.
I want us to play like the high quality, brand name, strong team we are. Go Bruins!!!!
sjh
Did we send Mark
the blue hair guy to Philly so he can harass the opposing free throw shooters?
by UCLA Championships Made Here on Mar 19, 2009 6:51 PM PDT reply actions
oh man
i forgot how satisfying that win was..my best friend is form topeka, and his WHOLE family went/goes to KU
O.A.
Binghamton
Sorry…too much excitement in the air
BRUINS!
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep.
The Blake Griffin show.
I went up to the practices yesterday. In all fairness, he is amazing.
Love My Bruins
yeah he is
unfortunately their defense isnt too hot…
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
lol Binghamton is not a good team
Bucknell beat them earlier this year…one of our 6 wins
if they even challenge Duke that’s sad
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
actually in all fairness
they’re scary athletic. they just can’t really PLAY basketball that well
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm pumped now
Let’s extend that Thursday record with another victory
Lets get after it ya'll
go hard ben ball warriors.
lets climb this mountain
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 7:00 PM PDT reply actions
The CBS feed costs $$$?
I apologize. Once again, I find myself waiting for class to start with a game on at an English Academy in South Korea. Please understand the urgency involved here…
by MidvaleLives on Mar 19, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
it shouldn't..
but maybe it does out of country
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Just what I needed...
I really do appreciate the help! 킹왕짱!!!
by MidvaleLives on Mar 19, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Every man, woman, and child
get on your feet! Who does your mom want you to be? Who does America want you to be? Who is going to send VCU back to the colonial days and commonwealth of VA?
by UCLA Championships Made Here on Mar 19, 2009 7:01 PM PDT reply actions
Speaking of
a friend of mine told me about a chippy attitude emanating from one Coach K concerning Obama choosing UNC to beat them. Anyone see that?
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
Just downloaded the HQ player
the picture looks great for internet
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
by gbruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:03 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
yeah it looks amazing
watched clemson-michigan on it
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
We get Dick Enberg
the voice of the Bruins during the glory days
by UCLA Championships Made Here on Mar 19, 2009 7:05 PM PDT reply actions
and the past few tourny runs.
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Bear vs. Ram
Lets eat them like salmon haha.
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 7:05 PM PDT reply actions
In the words of another legendary LA announcer
(who doesn’t get his just recognition) – Trevor Denman – “And away they go!”
ah yes sexy ucla dance team
Salivates
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 7:06 PM PDT reply actions
Great early ball movement
If we keep getting open looks like that, I like our chances
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 7:08 PM PDT reply actions
maybe he wants to.
match maynors draft status mano y. mano
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Ugh
Why are we playing like we’re new to the tourney?
Why mess around
Jrue should drive more! You know he has that in him
I see some powder blue and yellow representing in philly
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 7:16 PM PDT reply actions
NICE
ABOYA!!! I like the intensity thus far!
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
Aboya!!
Coast to coast baby… announcers hating, of course.
yes, but not this crew
We all know Enberg’s history w/ UCLA and Bilas absolutely loves Collison.
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Bilas never said it was a charge
When he talks about someone being aggressive (lowering shoulders, throwing elbows), he usually means it in a positive way.
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
see you're point - eh, fuck him anyway
by Nakatomi Plaza on Mar 19, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
haha
i’m ok w/ that. he is still a dookie.
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I know i think im only gonna check into the thread
at breaks, because im seeing too much before it happens lol
O.A.
love it so far
still pissed about the block on drago. That was bullcrap
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:18 PM PDT reply actions
GOOD LUCK, BRUINS!
Your defense is doing what it should be doing to a team like VCU. This is why I picked you to reach the Elite 8!
Should be a fun evening!
HYDROTECH IS FREE!
We beat ourselves.
Your team has too many senior guards with something to prove. Good luck!
HYDROTECH IS FREE!
by Thoroughbred on Mar 19, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey
that doesn’t look like Aboya at the line LOLOLOLOL
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
not a good offensive sequence
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 7:20 PM PDT reply actions
Shipp was hacked
you could hear the smack from the floor mics.
but he still should have made it
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
can lee play the point?
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Am I the only seeing all of VCUs sloppy moving screens?
why aren’t they called?
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions
Doesn't every True Bruin have
the Bruins winning it all in their brackets!
by UCLA Championships Made Here on Mar 19, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions
I do
I didn’t when Lavin was the coach. (But I always believed in them getting to the Sweet Sixteen)
by SuperBruinMan on Mar 19, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
amen
although was pissed at Drago on the break after the steal trying for the three. on the break you always penetrate and go tot hole or dish
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I was told
If your going to take an outside shot on the break you better make it.
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
If this
is VCU’s A game, I don’t think they will be close at the end of the game.
234 posts already -- we'll explode before halftime...
… and I’m just getting online NOW.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
JA - calm down - manage the game - nothing special
these are valuable min for him and to rest DC – just relax kiddo!
It won't happen, but
I wish they’d sub Collison w/ Lee and let Jrue run point while DC rests
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
We've given them 3 wide-open looks at 3s already.
KNOCK IT OFF!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
My house...
My 7 yr old is in a Bruin FB jersey.
My 5 yr old in a cheerleader outfit with poms.
Good family.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
foUL ON aa2, OVER THE BACK.
Come on guys, it’s a TRAP. Deal with it!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Keefe with an over the back on the rebound.
Come on, penetrate the freaking zone already!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
I can't watch much more of this
Too much for a geezer to see crappy reffing
Thank God
for Alfred Aboya… his hustle is keeping us ahead, albeit not by much
i dont think our team is good at the half court offense this year
we’re too prone to settling for 3’s when we can’t get something going
3 fouls on UCLA in 2minutes.
Geez…
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
officials calling a different game after the time out
3 quick fouls on the bruiins
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions
Stuck on
13 for several minutes
by UCLA Championships Made Here on Mar 19, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions
Gear shift into......fast
I like the idea of Enberg growing up w/ a car that had “slow” and “fast” as its two speeds
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions
Tied at 13, 10 min. left.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Tough block on JK shot, but KEEP GOING AT 'EM!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
3 by Roll?
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
DC with his SECOND FOUL.
Damn. Time for the gusy to step up — put JH at the point.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
officials are killing us
with this new officiating
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions
We at least need to switch the defensive assignment
put Jrue on Maynor
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions
Let JH play point
and put ML in as 2 guard
by UCLA Championships Made Here on Mar 19, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions
we cant waste possessions
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions
Turnovers are killing us.
If we weren’t wasting possessions, we’d be up by 8.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Same problem he has had all year
Not trusting the young guys
by trainwreck84 on Mar 19, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
JK with SECOND foul on a hedge.
We are NOW experiencing trouble, folks.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
GREAT set-up of ND by Roll.
NIiiiice.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Even though we are making 3s
I am just not liking how we look on offense. We are going to fall in love with out jump shots.
7'7wingspan and he can;t get voer the rim
ND with another THREE!!!!!!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Agree with Nestor -- we have to drive, but NOT out of control.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
ND did the right thing on the double...
… but he HAS to rotate back to his man!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
he hasn't rotated all season
I personally watched him give u 5 wide open threes agains oregon.
Once he hits his first three he quits playing defense
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
He HAS to take him out to avoid fouls.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
I'm ok w/ him being in the game
but not guarding Maynor
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
why are they allowed to grab and reach
and we arent
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions
were being too cute lets just play ball
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions
DC avoided an offensive foul...
… but BARELY.
If we could consistently catch the ball, we’d be up by 8.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
CBHs loyalty to DC
will be the undoing of this team
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:36 PM PDT reply actions
its the same thing we saw against SUC
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
i dont like that cheeky behind the back pass form drag to
JH, then that lazy pass at the top of the key…this threes are great but we have to BUCKLE down on the important side of the ball
O.A.
haven't been following the thread
so sorry if this has been discussed….
but does it seem like we can’t play as physically on D as VCU can? cuz we’re getting a lot of touch fouls and VCU is bodying us up on D
yes, theyve been reaching and grabbing with no whistles
and we are called for ticky tack. And they set a ton of moving screens no call
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Where are Lee and Gordon?
Seriously, is CBH TRYING to gas our guys out by halftime.
When DC and our starters play extended minutes, we make mistakes in crunch time.
WTF is the problem?
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
DC can't guard Maynor to begin with
He certainly will not be able to playing timidly because of foul trouble.
DC can guard Maynor
if hes not in foul trouble. he got beat once without a screen. he’s also gotten one or two steals
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
DRIVE. THE. F---ING. LANE!!!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
5 steals, we're shooting voer 50%...
… and we’re only up ONE?!?!?
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Right idea by JH, jsut didn't fall.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
these officials are crap
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:39 PM PDT reply actions
Okay they've been doing that exact thing to us all game
And they get a foul out of it. What the fuck is this
JA called for foul on perimeter.
5:30 left, VCU in the bonus.
22-23, we’re down.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
We dodge a bullet on TO< we get ball back.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
JH draws foul on spinning drive in lane.
FINALLY!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Good job, Jrue
He gets #2 on Sanders.
Now make your free throws.
Sanders
a blown dunk and a missed wide open lay in
whats the hype with this guy
JH misses 1st...
…makes 2nd. Tied at 23, 4:58 left.
Sanders sits with 2nd foul.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
they sure didn;t want to give jrue that call
He got fouled three times and then they waited for him to miss the shot before they finally blew the whistle
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:41 PM PDT reply actions
JH feeds JK underneath, 25-23!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
JS with steal, to PAA< ball out of bounds to us.
AA2 ha dveloped a bad case of kwame Brown hands
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Refs only call reaches on Bruins
and swallow the whistle on VCU hand checks
JS underneath, 27-23.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
he’s got the worst hands since Dan Gadzuric
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
don't forget about michael fey
tho i understand why you would
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
His hands improved
He seems to have reverted in this game.
by SuperBruinMan on Mar 19, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Go inside and make a run
how bout that?
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 7:42 PM PDT reply actions
JS with ANOTHER steal, fouled on near-breakaway.
NOW are we in the BONUS???
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
ha hA
I believe thats only 5
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
we've caused we should be ahead by more.
but if we keep it up we will be.
I love PAA and JS — both playing so well
sjh
VCU is getting away with a lot...
I don’t think they can keep getting away with it… Guess we’ll see!
They've had effective screens
Easier to do when you can move about.
by SuperBruinMan on Mar 19, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
howland has got to let him play the point
I love DC, but JH is a better point
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Different kinds -- DC is a manager, JH is a driver.
And damn, we need someone who wants to DRIVE like the team is an Aston Martin with a full tank of petrol.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
we've got to just get over the hump on this game...
… we’re nervous, but we’re hanging ok.
Need a lot of improvement though, esp Jerime and Darren our pgs!
We are sending too many guys collapsing on Maynor
thus leaving guys open for 3 point shots
by UCLA Championships Made Here on Mar 19, 2009 7:43 PM PDT reply actions
lets go on a freaking run
we have had problems finishing halves strong – now would be a good time to reverse that trend…..
Josh and Jrue can do that all day
Get in the paint. Draw fouls or get those shots without Sanders in there to block shots.
No wasted shots, BRUINS!
When we get turnvoers from them, take smart shots.
No 1-on-2s.
No threes with no one to rebound.
No mad dashes just praying for fouls that the refs are NEVER going to call.
PLAY SMAAHHT!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
i think there's one cute one in there
she’s just blocked by the eclipse of the others
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
JS with a 3 on left wing. 30-23!
What a diff a year makes.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
JS with leaning layup off left rim -- 32-23!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
JH tips ball off VCU -- 32-23, 1:55 left!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Shipp!
Makes the lay up! Same one he missed against WSU
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
Doesn't look
like VCU can play any better while we can
#11 for VCU looks like a fouling machine
we should be taking the ball straight at him
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 7:48 PM PDT reply actions
DC-3 coming in for a landing!
35-23, 13-0 run, 1:25 left.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
gotta give Drago props for boarding
i give him grief when he doesn’t but he’s working hard now
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:48 PM PDT reply actions
Mad trap by us, VCU scores underneath, 35-25.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
FOul while VCU throws elbows under our basket.
JH witha foul.
CBH — PLEASE pull PAA out so he doesn’t get called for BREATHING!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
VCU m,isses FT, our ball.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
wtf was that foul
half their points are bonus free throws
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions
Another UCLA turnover.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
I think CBH will adjust
and we’ll put this game away
if we had fair officating wed be up by 25
they scored 17 points from the field in the half
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
FORGET the officiating. If we didn't throw the ball away 5-6 times...
… we’d be up by 16.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
exactly
now i need to go run a few miles….or drink a few beers
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
decisive!!!!
when theyre decisive, theyre scoring. lets just go with it!!!
by LavinRuinedCollege on Mar 19, 2009 7:51 PM PDT reply actions
Ohhhh... cookieeees.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
drago had a great half
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:51 PM PDT reply actions
I like Howland playing Jerime plenty of minutes despite
JA showing some nerves. Kid has got to get the chance to play through the nerves , then he’ll be ok.
malcom lee is hurt
his knee apparently, my roommate saw it on a bruins forum
I wonder if this is VCU's best game
It sure isn’t ours, and we’re up by 10. I think we can do better than we have been.
that's a solid half
of basketball…
i’d like to see some more of JH, MR, and JS in the 2nd half when DC is in foul trouble/needs rest. i think that’s a good combo for this team
we have a very deep team at the 1 2 and 3. we should use it
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
WOW, my heart is pounding..DC playing all those minutes...
with 2 fouls, Jerime unfortunately looks confused and slow, hopefully he can shake it off, we need to get ML on Maynor see if he can frustrate him, get inhis face….
C'mon half time adjustments
1st half we looked sloppy and rusty. Good spurt to end the half
they are shooting 31% we are over 50
rebounds about even
they’ve got 5 more points at FT line on 5 more attempts
sjh
VCU with last shot... misses 18 FOOTER.
UCLA 35
VCU 25
Bruins overcome early over-hype.
JH showing good moves and steady drives into paint.
ND hitting the boards well, but still slow rotating out of doubles.
JS pacing this team with drives and jumpers.
PAA taking names under the glass, BUT nearly picked up a costly charging foul on a breakaway drive FROM MIDCOURT.
DC played strong D at the outset, but called for 2 reach-in type fouls. HAS to be careful, or else will look a lot like Memphis in his play.
JK with a couple of buckets, and a couple of ill-advised fouls.
JA has the jitters — possibly 2 TOs in VERY limited minutes.
No Gordon? No Malcolm Lee?
Ohhhh boy.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
they scored 17 from the field
the other 8 was free throws
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:54 PM PDT reply actions
All in all - a decent half
I thought we didn’t play real well – aside from the 4 minute to 1 minute mark – If we can limit the mistakes on Offense and keep up the D – I like our chances
the refs are killing me and ja looks nervous – to be expected from a frosh
gordon out? lee out?
just play a bit smarter and DO NOT LET the refs be in a position to effect the outcome!
Petros and Money Destroyed Seth Davis
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 7:54 PM PDT reply actions
they were just ripping how Seth Davis is just horrible
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Petros called out Seth
Seth said “Once in our lifetime we will see a 16 seed knock out a 1 seed”
I don't really mind that he called us out to lose
It’s pretty much good karma that we would win since he’s so bad
Really!?!
I so need to get that audio!
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
try am570radio.com
I believe it’s on the 1st hour of PMS
I don't know who it was, but credit must be given
Someone said “how about going on a run” and we ended the half with a little 13-2 business, if I remember my numbers correctly.
Listen to Seth Davis
He has to eat his words and backtrack a lot from the storm he started over the weekend.
Just got back from Work
General update plz? I see we’re leading 35-25
Poor start, better end to the half
Went on a 13-2 run. Maynor’s been limited to only 6 points. That’s about it.
Illinois:
Proving once again that the Big 10 can’t play any sport properly these days.
Illinois is nothing close to a 5 seed
record deserved a 7, maybe a 6 seed. Losing their point guard should have dropped them down at least another seed line. Realistically should have been a 8 seed, imo.
ASU was a higher 6 seed than us too
Since we’re traveling further
About the Lee confusion from BZ
Someone asked why Lee wasn’t dressed, the first response was that his knee stiffened on the plane. Others have since corrected that it was Gordon whose knee stiffened and that both are dressed.
OK, so where the BLEEP are they???
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
that's never called
and we’re lucky…if you’ve ever watched DC’s left hand dribble when he walks the ball up the court, then I’m sure you know that we’d probably lose half of our possessions if the rule was enforced
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
But the difference is
Collison doesn’t need to carry to get it up the court.
by SuperBruinMan on Mar 19, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Stat
38 seconds
that’s the difference btwn the CBS live feed during the live look-in and the MMOD feed
I didn’t say it would be an important stat.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
I think I'll just watch the Lakers game instead,
we have the game in hand, just kidding! Go Bruins, let’s come out and stomp them right away
by UCLA Championships Made Here on Mar 19, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions
Seth Davis lives in my town in CT
I saw him at the grocery store with is 2 sons. All 3 were wearing Duke shirts.
a favor
can you punch him in the face for me? thanks.
by LavinRuinedCollege on Mar 19, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
We've got 3 seniors with F4 experience.
EIGHT TOs is unacceptable.
IS PAA going to get any rest???
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Wow
W. Kentucky Hilltoppers are beating Illinois by 11 in the first half.
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
hope that holds up
cuz i picked the upset
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
WKU
played us tough last year
by UCLA Championships Made Here on Mar 19, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
that was a crazy comeback…my heart was coming out of my chest
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
personally i'm pretty happy how CBH has managed the game
i’m just surprised JH hasn’t rotated to Maynor with DC on Rodruiguez
lol i know
they’re talking like we just played an amazing half…which we didn’t
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Enberg
must feel a little shame giving so many props to VCU, since he called our games “back in the day” when The Coach still prowled the sideline.
We are playing 8 deep
CBH compressing for tournament
Jh has played 17 minutes all other starters bet 15-16
Roll 6 and Keefe 6
sjh
i'm not saying it's over
but that comment was absurd
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
The key
to the game will be the first 5 minutes of the 2nd half.
We can NOT let up the intensity, or it will be tied before we know it.
Formerly UCLA Class of 86
After this game, should we win, we need to make a thread of all the pundits that called the upset against us and call them out on it.
Do a Rahm Emanuel on them, IF we win.
Stab a table with a BIG honking steak knife and scream “DEAD!!!” after each name.
BUT, only IF we pull this out!!!!!!!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
yep
ATTACK THE RIM
btw very very happy with Jrue so far. he’s been aggressive and poised
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
SO SAY WE ALL.
I want JH going right at Sanders with no regard for human life.
SO SAY WE ALL!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
the refs
r giving maynor the jordan treatment.
by LavinRuinedCollege on Mar 19, 2009 8:02 PM PDT reply actions
DC with 2
and JK with 2. anyone else? i don’t think so…
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
JK should have 4 fouls a game
or he is not doing his job
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I absolutely expect a run from VCU
I think the key will be to absorb it, do soem damage control, and restore order…we got lucky with sander sitting for the last 4+ minutes…i definitely think we can do, just stay sound on D and out of foul toruble
O.A.
The other team always turns the ball over too much
In previous years, we always heard about teams missing shots they didn’t usually miss, layups and little short ones. This year, the other team just always turns it over more than usual. Wait, I think that’s defense.
no it's because we get all the calls
and can do whatever we want on D
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Too early
to think about after the game. Keep our heads in this one. VCU plays some good “D”. If we start missing 3’s it will get tough, we have broken their D with the 3 (and our steals).
Dohn says yes
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Available, but Howland not likely to play him
by trainwreck84 on Mar 19, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
wow
she lives on my hall
small world hahaha
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
we know each other decently well
but my roommate is one of her best friends
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
OK, I'm ordering a BN virtual bounty
… for ANY BRUIN PLAYER who draws a foul on Sanders in the first two minutes of the 2nd half!
SO SAY WE ALL?
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
SO SAY WE ALL
I’m going to miss the old girl…
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
Best damn ship in the fleet.
Thanks for picking up the reference!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
is the finale tomorrow?
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
DG? Drago has been playing very well
Maybe, that’s why we haven’t seen DG
Drago has 6 boards, Aboya 6
sjh
I am HAPPILY stunned!!!
I wanted JK to start for the sake of rebounds, but if ND can consistently hit the boards even 2/3 as well as this every game (i.e. 4 rebs a half, 8 boards a game) I SWEAR I’ll leave him alone…. just keep the D up, damn it!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
JH playing his best in awhile
he looks like he really wants it. i like how he aggressive he has been. he’s not perfect but that was his best first half in awhile, IIRC.
Bruins Forever
yeah, did bunch of good stuff
a beautiful pass to alfred was dropped – should have been an assist,
but he traveled (seems once a game – maybe his quota is up) once and heaved a long pass out of bounds. JH is showing some confidence – keep it up!
Wow, that must have been embarrassing
for VCU alums. Who the heck was that guy? He needed to be shot.
Yeah, but the VCU guy didn't even
have a cape or a really cool shield. I mean, if you’re going to look like an idiot, at least go all in.
yes -- they say he distributes in the first half and takes over the second
he’s got 6 pts, 3 rebounds and 2 assists so he’s playing well and under control — no fouls
sjh
Strong start, strong finish and Barn Cats in between
I agree, VCU will have a least one good run.
Don’t let it be to start the half.
Pull ahead, weather the run, and MUNCH the MICE
sjh
Foul situation according to Yahoo
Aboya 2
Anderson 1
Collison 2
Dragovic 1
Holiday 0
Keefe 2
Roll 1
Shipp 0
DON'T fall in love with the 3
DRIVE like it’s a Nascar Saturday, damn it!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Barely visible.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
They sounded pretty good before the game
But I think our dance team could get anyone to cheer for us
35-27, Sanders ona jumper.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
JS muscles for offensvie baord, draws foul underneath!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
JH running the point?
has it been like that the whole game or only the 2nd half? or after DC got 2?
Even mix, actually.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
JS makes 1st... and 2nd. 37-27, 18:52 left.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
speaking of a pac 10 family
Obama is related to Oregon State’s coach
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Sanders scoring again inside, 37-29.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
JH drives, bounce pass, kicked by VCU.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
JS draws another drving across lane before pass to JH.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
VCU player limping, maybe rolled an ankle.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
good lord, we're doing the soccer chant
Den members- I appreciate you traveling to Philly. I really do…..but that cheer has to go.
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions
pretty sure i hear "u-c.....l-a"
but i could have been wrong
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
JS misses ANOTHER layup on break.
VCU misses break, PAA down HARD with a foul!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
JS fouled on that break?
pretty surprised there wasn’t a call there. someone could have gotten hurt
PAA at the line.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
pac 10 in disguise
they seem to have snuck into the Cal game too
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
PAA makes BOTH, 39-29, 17:19 elft
Even Bilas saying JS fouled hard before with no call.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Maynor ebing face0guarded well.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
VCU on an inbounds give back 3.
Damn.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
JH all the way, misses layup, damn
VCU misses return 3, foul on VCU hitting Drago.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
JH playing more point bringing ball up more.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
love the way Jrue broke the press
but it looked like he wanted to pass to aboya and the layup was an afterthought
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 8:18 PM PDT reply actions
PAA misses shot.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
DC with THIRD FOUL???
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
look at the replay
they initiate way more contact on our guys than that
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
yep
if that’s a foul, the VCUs team has all fouled out
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
UCLA missing too many easy shots
Granted, they were fouled on a few of them, but they need to convert those layup attempts.
maynor=jordan to these officals
unbelievable
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:20 PM PDT reply actions
These crappy refs
we thought we could get away, but they keep puuuuullling us back in.
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
obviously officials listening to the media
about how good Maynor is supposed to be
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:21 PM PDT reply actions
layuyps - layups - layups - layups
and no fouyl there – PLAY SO THAT THE REFS CANT TAKE IT FROM YOU!!!!
Maynor misses FT< bu DC has 3. Time for JH tos tep up.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
DC still IN???
ND gets O-board.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
PAA picks up SECOND.
CBH! TAKE. DARREN. OUT!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
ugh this game is too close for comfort
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 8:25 PM PDT reply actions
Until CBH says something to the officials about their calls
we will keep getting them. He needs to say something
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:25 PM PDT reply actions
ND with the BOARD. Thank God!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Refs are a joke
As poor as UCLA is shooting in this half, the refs have been a complete joke in their officiating. Very one-sided so far.
DC draws foul on Maynor for 2-handed shove.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
OMG
STOP THE PRESSES! MAYNOR GETS CALLED FOR FOUL!!!
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
6 minutes
and no field goals
by UCLA Championships Made Here on Mar 19, 2009 8:25 PM PDT reply actions
We are now 1 for 10 this half. JS getting his own miss.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
MAynor plows DC and sscores.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
JK with O glass, msises, JS on 2nd cleanup! 43-36, 13:14 -- huh?
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Maynor easy lob to Sanders, down by 5.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Dc misses bad-set floater.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
honestly i disagree
I don’t mind what he’s doing. he knows the seniors, without question, will leave EVERYTHING on the floor
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
The thing is
i don’t think DC is a good matchup v. Maynor. I am honestly befuddled at him not using ML today. I hope there is a good explanation. If so I will take my comment back.
the guy is just plain afraid of not always being in control
he needs to let this team breathe
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
JK good position D on a cutting Sanders, our ball.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
cant do it DC must always be in the game or else control
might be lost
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
DC sets up JS< JS STRONG! to rim, draws Sanders foul!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
12:12 in, Sanders gets THIRD.
JS hits 1st… and 2nd!
45-38, 12:12 left.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
again I ask: why not JH at point and ML at 2
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate watching CBS sports
They do poor commentary, we don’t get to see how many time outs each team have, and they don’t show the shock clock. I wish it would go to ABC so at lease we get some ESPN style score keeping.
So many missed opportunities
UCLA needs their guys to convert those shot attempts. A lot of good looks that have not fallen in.
so say we all!
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
there's got to be some reason he's not playing....
esp with dareen in foul trouble and having a bad game
darren may be in foul trouble
But he’s been a ROCK handling the ball. that can NOT be understated
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I think keefe and Aboya should be given credit as well
Sanders has appeared pretty pedestrian so far
O.A.
But Holiday has been solid with that
Maybe one mistake
by trainwreck84 on Mar 19, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Well in fullcourt press
Probably wants two guys that can dribble out of a press. Passing over it is the only option when 1 guy is on the court
I know Lee played some point in high school
but we never let him control the ball here so I cannot even say how he would be.
by trainwreck84 on Mar 19, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
howland has a fear of failure
will not take a risk
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Great job by Shipp
Went straight to Sanders for that third foul.
there are too many guys on this team
that would have pulled up for a floater or a 3. thats one of our big problems
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
JS
Showing some real killer instinct on the offensive boards and going right at Sanders. Follow him, Bruins!
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
PAA with 3, so ND and JK at same time instead of DG
either DG is still hurting or CBH likes the experienced combination
sjh
although i think JA is most vulerable to jitters
and hes’ played a bit
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
JA's crossover
the other teams are really attacking him when he tries it. I think he has to make an adjustment. But I get the sense DC is getting gassed a bit. I wish Howland put JH at 1 and ML at 2 and went with an athletic backcourt. Again I am not encouraged by what I am seeing tonight.
But if we're going to go far
We’re going to need our deep bench. When would be a better time to get them experience?
will not happen
I am a big fan of howland, but the more I understand him the more I see he is incredibly risk averse. He does not want to gamble on anything.
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Sanders still in with 3 fouls?
wow try to get his 4th!
This jsut in: Roll called for foul for LOOKING at Sanders.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
well he did reach
and that always risks a foul. it’s not being called on VCU…but he definitely swiped at the ball
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
they reach all the time, no whistle
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Foul Situation according to Yahoo
Aboya 3
Anderson 1
Collison 3
Dragovic 1
Holiday 0
Keefe 2
Roll 2
Shipp 0
Sanders
is going to be a monster to handle down the stretch. Especially having sat out the majority of the 1st half. Need to get him #4 and then #5.
Sanders is playing with 3 fouls
Just attack him and get that 4th on him. And do it immediately.
that was a good play they ran - nice hands by roll
to keep sanders from flushing it on us. make him earn it at the line
we need to keep driving on Sanders
get him out with 4th foul now and we have the lane to ourselves
hopefully playing at 1130pm there time will get to them at some point...
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:35 PM PDT reply actions
College students
… not likely to get to them.
Agree with previous comments
Howland should substitute more, sometimes you have to take calculated risks to maximize your chance for success.
What is bigger? A cantaloupe or DG's knee...
… ‘cause I can’t figure why DG is still on the pine.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
If Nova was the 2nd game
they’d be rooting like hell for VCU giving them a quasi home court advantage.
Bilas cracking jokes about cheerleaders...
… is still better than Digger FREAKING them.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
by Meriones on Mar 19, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
JA, to Roll, to JH, to PAA udnerneath!!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
TWO pushes on TWO of our guys, NO CALL!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
JA to AA2, drops ball.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
not really a good pass by jerime, i think
by mplsbruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
In PAA's hands, though.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Wow
thats a couple of charges right there.
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
AA GETS ELBOWED TWICE, NO CALL
TOTAL BULLSHIT
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:38 PM PDT reply actions
Offensive rebounding
Too many second chances given up right now. They’ve got to clean that up.
Roll has THIRD.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
47-43, 10:30 left.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
FINALLY< VCU foul guarding ND!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
it's amazing that Maynor's allowed to grab DC w/ both hands
w no whistle
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions
ND for 1 and 1.
Makes 1st…and 2nd!!!
49-43, 10:14 left.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
DC in on D of Maynor.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
CORRECTION -- PAA with THIRD foul, 9:52 left!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
PAA hit in groin, foul on... ND.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
WTF?
Didn’t Maynor just carry the ball at the halfcourt line?
our recovery after the hedge/doubles has been terrible
i know this is nothing new…but it’s still frustrating
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 8:41 PM PDT reply actions
PAA limping to bench. JK in.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
DC just called for FOURTH!
CBH HAS to trust the bench or we’re dead.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
If anything
DC’s 4th will bring JH at point, and possibly ML
wow what bullshit the these officials aew
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:42 PM PDT reply actions
Drago elbowed in throat, VCU foul.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
refs smefs we have to play ball reguardless
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
he wont say a word
I think hes OCD actually the more I think about him. He never changes his rituals and habits
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Ref going to monitors, may check for flagrant
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
I don't think that was flagrant
I’m just glad they actually called the off foul
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 8:43 PM PDT reply actions
JH with a ncie pull-up jumper, 51-44, 8:51 left.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
he missed the free throw
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
JH called for sweating foul on VCU.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
tho guarding d. wade is impossible
w/ these refs
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 8:45 PM PDT reply actions
they obviously have different rules than we do
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:45 PM PDT reply actions
VCU misses FT, JS with baord
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Maynor called for reach-in vs. JH.
JH to line.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
You've got to be kidding
THAT’s a foul? After all VCU got away with?
stay clam ben ball warriors
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 8:45 PM PDT reply actions
JH makes 1st...
… and 2nd!!!
53-44, 8:22 left.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
this is pretty ridiculous
reminds me of SPTR. can’t even enjoy the game! :(
by onedeterminedpanda on Mar 19, 2009 8:46 PM PDT reply actions
Carrying vover by Maynor!
He;s human after all!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
weird calls
he’s been doing the carry all game and the reach in andnow the call it
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:46 PM PDT reply actions
JH with floating pull-up in LANE!
55-44, 7:51 LEFT!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
JS called for reach-in.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
It's hard to agree with that in principle
but it’s true
at PG
JH>DC. Its not just today and its not even close
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
see the replay before the commercial
maynors hand on Jrues back the whole way. no whislte
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions
that's how he's been guarding all day
i’m ok if the refs don’t whistle that as long as it goes both ways. but it certainly has not
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
That's because Maynor isn't on our team
The rules are different for both teams here, didn’t you get the memo?
JH -- the Swiss Army Knife is now becoming a bayonet.
Stabbing, slicing, leading the charge!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
JS call was right
but the guy was out of bounds before they called it. They weren’t watcing his feet
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:48 PM PDT reply actions
totally
missed the out of bounds. Too bad JS compounded it with a foul, but geez Josh is the man in this game (and Jrue now stepping up).
As sketchy as this has been
we’re still up. Now pile on and pull away.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Shipp a little too aggressive
Could have forced a turnover if him and roll just straight doubled him.
Jrue picking up the offense.
Whoa, arm drag takedown in the OK game.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Griffin is a huge dude
That must have been hard to do.
At least he didn’t punch him in the balls though.
Roll gets baord, still 55-44.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
ND misses 3 -- foul on JH -- THIRD FOUL!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
maynor pushed off
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:51 PM PDT reply actions
DC coming back in -- 7:28 left.
May be trying to save JH for the end???
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Wait, JH still in.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Can I get a game reset?
Team fouls? Time-outs left?
Would love to see this team with jh at the 1 and dc at the 2
VCU with full pressur,e DC taking it up.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Don't touch Maynor!
In fact hold your breath when your near him. Try not to look him in the eye either.
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
AA2 pump fakes Sanders, THUNDER SLAM!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
PWNED
Who didn’t see what Aboya was setting him up to do?
Out of bounds to us on other end
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
JH misses coast-to coast layup, VCU scores.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
If you count bobbled passes at point-blank range, try NINE.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
C drives, feeds JS -- JS loses out of bounds. AUUGGGHH!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
That's DC.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
ND blocks Maynor, Gwynn gets it inside.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Lakers Score
Warriors 51
Lakers 52
at the half
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 8:54 PM PDT reply actions
57-50, 5:21 left.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Dc drives, draws foul, lands with a SMACK.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
because everyone has 3 fouls
w
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Sanders with a foul
He certainly makes sure you feel the foul. Even these idiot refs have to call that one.
DC makes 1st... timeout.
58-50, 5:14 left.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Not literally though
you’ve seen how they are calling fouls on us!
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
this is an incredibly frustrating game
the officials are making this totally unenjoyable
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions
predictions?
which happens first?
DC fouls out
Sanders fouls out
Neither foul out.
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions
bet on DC. None of our guys are getting Jordan calls
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
We are so deep in the game that I don't think we will see ML, DG or JA
unless someone fouls out.
I wish they had a few minutes. Tough to come in for the first time at the end of a close game — JA has had minutes but not many.
sjh
It does seem
that our missed layups are keeping VCU close. Not sure what are stats are, it would be interesting to know what our % is from layup range. Of course, our points off TO’s are helping.
looks like nobodys at the game haha
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 8:57 PM PDT reply actions
We've cut our turnvoers, but replaced them with close-range misses.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
DC makes 2nd, 59-50, 5:12 left.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Maynor misses 3, JS with board.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Dc loses ball after another high double-team.
Problem all year.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Maynor hits easy drive, but now 4-12 shooting?
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
uh oh.
we are going into the the cbh prevent offense
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:59 PM PDT reply actions
maybe that's why isn't allowed to play point guard
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
JH drives, 61-52 folks.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
but that would be change!
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Nestor- if you and I were coaching, UCLA would be undefeated this year
it’s too bad we’re stuck w/ Howland.
/sarcasm
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Fuck you JH haters. Fuck you all.
sjh
by Class of 66 on Mar 19, 2009 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Jrue should have been driving to the hole all season
and have his confidence up
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 8:59 PM PDT reply actions
wow JH very smooth there
its just too bad we cant touch approach anymore, he floated in there and we had to just watch him
O.A.
JH is a natrual point.
This look a lot like BD and Earl playing together their first year.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Ugh
If Jrue had been PG all year long, I have a feeling he would have had a great year. DC made that impossible of course. Howland needs to play them both during this tourney run
One of the biggest regrets this season
Not getting to see the combo of JH at 1 and ML at 2 lot more.
Maynor with 3, 61-55.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Timeout Howland
I don’t think CBH liked that Maynor made that last shot so quickly. It’s pretty clear UCLA can drive on their guards, they just need to convert those layups.
JH misses tough layup.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
VCU hits 3 over ND.
61-58, VCU turning up pressure.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
DC on ehsitation mvoe underneath. 63-58.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
2:22 left, UCLA ball after ND board.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
CAN WE GET
A FRAKKIN PUSH OFF CALL!?!?!
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
unbelieveable
but we have to MAKE A LAYUP
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Sanders blocks DC from behind. VCU makes trailing layup. 63-60.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
With or without Sanders on the floor, we've missed more bunnies than Elmer Fudd.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
We are paying for Howland not playing our young guys more
throughout the entire year
by trainwreck84 on Mar 19, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Missed Layups
I hope those missed layups won’t come back to bite us.
this game is on CBH if we lose
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:02 PM PDT reply actions
we did the typical slow it down
with a lead and 5 minutes left. we have done that all season. I am sick of it
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
you seem to be watching a different game
we’ve gone strong to the hoop repeatedly. there’s been no slow down.
So we're kinda doing the opposite of what we've been doing all year where we kinda rely on the 3
Now all we’re doing is driving? shouldn’t we try to kick it out for an open 3? that would be a dagger
UCLA coeds look better in bikinis.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
nice rack on the chick in yellow
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 9:03 PM PDT reply actions
There is really no excuse not to play ML and DG at all!
What the expletive?!
63-60, 1:44 left.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Dc with ball, 10 left... feed to PAA -- NO FOUL???
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
a lot of contact inside
lot of contact
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 9:04 PM PDT reply actions
and DC with a incredible cross but he slips
alfred is of course fouled, and VCU picks up the board, we of coarse are called for a foul
O.A.
this howland bullshit run the clock down til 5 seconds are left
and have a terrible shot is getting very old
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:05 PM PDT reply actions
please we ran 25 seconds off the clock before even initiating the offense
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
It worked with Farmar and AA.
The problem is, I think DC is regressing to where hewas his sophomore year re decision-making at the end of the shot clock.
And when did he start losing his dribble like that in minimal traffic? Two to three times VERY game for a month?
Geez…
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
that was a fine decision
he almost had maynor on his ass with the cross over, he just slipped himself and made a decent dish to PAA who was then molested
O.A.
Agreed, jsut didn't like DC nearly losing the ball.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Man
UCLA is getting mugged inside and not getting any calls.
not buying the blaming the refs excuse
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate it when we try to run down the
clock, it limits us offensively
by UCLA Championships Made Here on Mar 19, 2009 9:05 PM PDT reply actions
but we got a layup
what’s wrong with that??
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
which of the last possessions did that happen?
none of them.
we’ve attacked the hoop early in the clock – just hasn’t paid off
We seem to love it. weve done it all season
will not push the gas pedal when we have a lead
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
UCLA just cannot close them out.
They’ve hung around too long. CBH needs to get them straightened out.
63-60, 1:19 left.
HEre we go, folks.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
VCU at the line... makes 1st...
… and 2nd.
63-62.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
we need an afflalo like clutch shot
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 9:08 PM PDT reply actions
Full court pressur,e Sanders knocks it out, UCLA ball on sideline.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
How was that not a foul on Maynor
Basically clothelined DC
DC takes it in, across midcourt.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
JH with ball, inside to PAA, FIFTH foul on Sanders!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Corection, foul on Gwynn.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
of course
gotta protect VCU
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
that was a great play
and a great call by CBH
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
PAA at the line... MAKES THE FIRST...
… AND THE SECOND.
65-62, 57.0 left.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Timeout, UCLA.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
We really need to win without an overtime -- we are tired and in foul trouble
one great d stop now, please!
sjh
Need a defensive stop and rebound the miss
Hopefully the refs don’t call yet another Maynor special here.
VCU with wife-beater shirts and odd bikinis.
Whatever.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
dont double below
give up the two on a man to man if you have to
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions
Maynor drives, submarines PAA, draws the foul.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
maynor is obviously better than MJ
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions
PAA has FOURTH.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
not much to complain about on that call
aboya took a bad angle/bad timing
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
when maynor drives, yes
when Shipp, DC or JH drive, no
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Maynor makes 1st... and 2nd.
65-64, 48.0 left.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
I want shipp with the ball
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions
i don't think they'll foul
11 second disparity between game and shot clock
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I think its gonna be DC running the clock, and either pulling up
or driving the lane…this is why he came back
O.A.
LEt JH run the show to clsoe the game.
He’s got the feeling.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
We better score this time down
because refs will call foul if we breathe on Maynor
by UCLA Championships Made Here on Mar 19, 2009 9:13 PM PDT reply actions
they will foul
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:13 PM PDT reply actions
Crap...
UCLA could not get the defensive stop. Now 48 seconds left. Will Howland run the clock down or try to get something quick?
JH takin it up.
40 secs left.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Dc with ball -- Sanders block DC, shot clock violation!!!!!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
65-64, 11.6 left, VCU ball.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
maynor wants to be the hero
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 9:14 PM PDT reply actions
he wants take 2
and we need to LOCK HIM UP
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Defense has been our undoing this season
Let’s see if this is a microcosm
#@$%#$%
Collison got it rejected. That’s the problem when you run the clock down to shoot. No chance to get a good second look.
another great isolate DC with 5 seconds left and dont score
that was absolute garbage yet again. CBH needs to look in the mirror
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:14 PM PDT reply actions
same thing Howland calls at the end of every single game
it surprised nobody
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
oh crap.....
please miss, miss, miss, miss, no foul, no no no no foul!!!
DC has been having difficulty getting off last-possession shots...
… for a LOOONG time.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
thats why i get pissed that we have him isolated
for the last 5 minutes of every game we have any lead in . It is a ridiculous joke
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I disagree
Howland is not at fault for the players missing so many layups.
There were some issues
I don’t know what’s up with Gordon and Lee, if they’re that hurt to not even play in this do or die game.
The playcalling wasn’t bad, but the Bruins take way too long to set it up.
Most important possession of the season
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 9:15 PM PDT reply actions
Our season in a microcosm -- can our D hold???
13.0 seconds left.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
have to say, that last play stunk
shooters all over the floor, and you have dc take it straight at the shot blocker.
darren has gonne into the lane about 7 times toinight with almost nothing to show for it. He’s got to pass it out, esp with sanders in therre
I have that weird feeling also
Go Angels!!!!
by deejayelleseven on Mar 19, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Man....
regardless of what happens here, it has been a very disappointing job by the coaching staff this season. They have caught the Dorrell “play not to lose” bug.
afraid of losing control
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Watch for a P&R with Maynor and possible lob to Sanders.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
VCU inbounding full-court.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Dc on Maynor.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
DC guards Maynor, FALLS SHORT, FRONT OF RIM!!!!!!
UCLA wins, 65-64!!!!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Bruins win
thank god, but we better change if we expect to advance
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:17 PM PDT reply actions
a W is a W is a W
I’ll take an ugly W over an elegant L
by mark the bruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
agree. I fucking love everyone on here!! oh my fucking shittt...Yesss!!
ive got those weird sweat beads that are chilly all over my body hahha. What up!! I’m just happy we didnt lose in first round. Now, i WANNA WIN IT ALL OBVIOUSLY BUT AT LEAST WE DIDNT LOSE IN FIRST!! sUCK IT AND FUCK IT TRENDIES!!
by harveyismyboy on Mar 19, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't want to get all emotional
but this game has shed some light into our program. I’m just leaving it at that for now.
I'm a loyal and diehard
Bruin and CBH fan but I also call things like it is. Whether people want to hear it or not. Believe me that I’m very happy we won.
Sorry
if anything, having the game come down to one last possession proves they were right for doubting us
We still won
and that is one more “X” to put on their bracket. This makes me happy. The fact we won does NOT make them right for doubting us.
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
IT'S ABOUT HOW HARD YOU CAN GET HIT, AND KEEP MOVING FORWARD!
KEEP.
FORWARD.
M
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
That should be...
KEEP.
MOVING.
FORWARD.
M
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
um
who
gives
a shit
in the Tourney you take whatever you get. this was BEAUTIFUL to me
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
nonsense
if the ball was in JHs hand for the last play he would have had a much better chance of scoring and it wouldn’t have been an issue
"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"
by silverlakebruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
why are you so negative tonight?
Seriously i love JH but he blew about 5 gimmes at the rim.
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Very happy, but...
I won’t be gloating. We are UCLA, and this is not up to UCLA standards in my opinion.
Uh, not sure
what caused your vitriol. You think there’s no such thing as “UCLA standards” or you think that we played up to those standards? I mean we were outplayed, if you couldn’t see that, I really have no response to that.
You don't get a free pass, though...
I mean, your response is lame and vitriolic and again you didn’t answer the question.
Are there UCLA standards?
Did the team perform to those standards? Would you feel differently if VCU made their last shot?
No, I have a problem with you declaring what's "Bruin" around here and what's not
Take that shit outta here.
LOL
Ban me if you want. Jesus, you really are a prick, eh?
Well
we found agreement on something at least. ;-)
Look, passions run high after a game like this. I just feel we should play better, that’s all, and gloating after a win like this, meh not for me but whatever.
Survive and advance. Let’s play better and shock everyone with an upset on Saturday. I promise I’ll take a win any way we get it!
That was CBH defense
WOW… when it mattered the most, the Bruins play the type of defense that they used to play.
Seth Davis will still say “I told you so” saying UCLa should not have won by such a narrow margin. All I’ll hear is “Douche… douche… douche…”
relieved yet sick to my stomach
I think the end of that game gives seth and his friends reason to believe they were on to something
O.A.
That was great defense by DC
He didnt buy for the fake at all
I don't think Shipp was supposed to leave Maynor after the hedge
but it worked out.
whew….
won in spite of ourselves……and by ‘ourselves,’ i mean Howland
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh ye of no faith
YES!!! I haven’t screamed that loud since Shipp blocked the ball and Westbrook dunked it in Anaheim.
Screw the doubters
They picked us to lose and we WON. That’s all that matters.
We dodged a bullet.
Now the question is, what happens next game?
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Still a lot of issues with the team
These stretches where they don’t score for a while is a bit disconcerting. The second straight poor shooting night for them.
AND WE HAVE VILLANOVA NEXT.
We took on a No. 11 seed that lost to Delaware State…
AND WON BY ONE FREAKING POINT?!?!?
Everybody from Darren to CBH to JH to JA to ND — EVERYBODY — better LEARN from what happened today and not get lazy/ stubborn/ complacent/ cocky/ stupid.
WE MUST PLAY HARDER AND SMARTER.
M
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Exactly
I mean if you are a casual fan of basketball and just measure things on wins/losses then I can see why some people here are happy/gloating, but anyone who has more then a casual understanding of the game has to be very concerned with what we saw today (although not surprised, as the same problems that have plagued us all season were repeated again today).
Paul while I understand being concerned
we still won a nail biter. It is all right for people to enjoy that a bit.
I was upset myself with how we looked … but still .. it’s all right to let folks enjoy this. We all need to chill a bit.
I agree with you
but come tourney time, theres really little you can tinker with…you just have to go with what you’ve got and pray for the best. Granted we can play SMARTER, and hope the refs are so quick to blow the whistle
and remember, A&M was very close and we rolled after that, so who knows
O.A.
No...
I’m happy too that we won. I just think gloating about Seth Davis or whatever is absurd. People picked us as the most likely upset were right. We were very fortunate to come out with the win.
On a positive note, though, very good performance by Holiday, and I have been one of his critics this season. I was disappointed in his defense yet again at times, but offensively he played very well.
Ok....that wasn't pretty, but let's look at the positives
It was a win.
We got a lot of practice handling the press and Villanova will press.
Howland got to see what Jrue can do at point.
Howland has to see that more subs need to get some time, provided that they are healthy…..doesn’t he?
It was a win.
by insomniacslounge on Mar 19, 2009 9:22 PM PDT reply actions
True, This.
Good points. Also, Nova was run pretty hard by American tonight for about 30 of the 40 minutes.
Love My Bruins
This was awesome
I just watched that with about 7 guys who either are VCU fans or picked VCU in their brackets
Stupid if true
This is do-or-die. You don’t save players if there isn’t a next game.
These things aren't always pretty
Don’t forget the TAMU and WKU games last year.
Take comfort in this
per my fanshot, the scientists at Georgia Tech have us advancing all the way to the Sweet 16. http://www2.isye.gatech.edu/people/faculty/Joel_Sokol/profspicks/profspicks09.htm
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
Winning Ugly is still Winning
if you believe in one game at a time, we won the most important game of the season.
Style points don’t count
sjh
#99
This was our 99th NCAA tourny win! GO BRUINS…a win is a win!
All right I am out of here folks
See you in the early hours of the morning.
T – will get the post game thread up.
everyone quit it with the
“We played crappy” stuff. in the tournament, you TAKE what you can GET
PERIOD. every win is going to be hard fought if you’re not a 1 or 2 seed. that’s just how it is.
It is far better to win a close game than lose one
in previous years, we won them. This year we’ve lost some.
This is a great step forward
sjh
I really feel the only reason
vcu was able to hang was because DC and JH both had 4 fouls. How are you supposed to defend their star player when he’s getting whistles all the time. I hope this doesn’t happen on Saturday. Terrible ref job.
I don't blaming refs much but Maynor
got a lot of cheap free throws, the game shouldn’t have been that close.
We cannot go on scoring droughts. No FGs the first minutes of the 2nd half
by UCLA Championships Made Here on Mar 19, 2009 9:25 PM PDT reply actions
where was malcolm lee the whole game?
there was no gordon and no lee…starters played way too many mintues
If we had made our layups it wouldn't have even been close
We lost the psychological game with the shot blocker.
We pretty much didn’t shoot any 3s the 2nd half and become 1-dimensional. We have to vary the outside and inside.
Shipp was the only one
that attacked Sanders. everyone else tried a floater or some cheap stuff like that
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
What do you guys think of our defense today?
by UCLA Championships Made Here on Mar 19, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions
would've been great
but too many fouls were called – whether they were deserved or not
by bucknellbruin on Mar 19, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Hamstrung
by the refs. And yes I CAN blame the refs! Maynor was getting away with murder out there and getting every single call plus a great many non calls!
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
refs weren't consistent...
sometimes a hedge or a bump was a foul…other time it wasn’t….they definitely got their share of time at the line…
Maynor got some calls
but really, we missed too many layups and short shots. Plus, give VCU credit for sinking some tough 3’s to get close. At least Seth can’t boast for 12 months about his pick.
Some calls!?!
What calls did he NOT get? I’d like to see a highlight reel of calls he didn’t get. It wouldn’t be that long a reel.
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
Refs will be worse on Saturday
A home Philly crowd for Villanova? Expect even more blown calls. UCLA needs to not make things worse with their pathetic shooting… especially all the blown layups.
Why didn't we take it at Sanders?
It seems like the obvious strategy. This is the second or third time this season I’ve asked a similar question. What’s up with that? Is it players or coaching?
Bruins Forever
I think it's more the players and their style. Besides Josh, we don't really have the Westbrook type player that will take it at a guy and challenge them like that.
Also we don’t have the low post guy to get fouls on their bigs
They did take it to him a few times
He either blocked it or didn’t get called for that fifth one.
I thought for sure he would get called for it when Aboya was shoved on that layup attempt.
Not worth blaming the refs
If we had made our layups it wouldn’t have been an issue
JS
I thought he was more of the steady scorer at the start of the 2nd half that made sure we kept the lead early
To everyone complaining
about our performance….I’m circling UCLA on my bracket right now.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
If needs be, I can take Post-Game Thread.
I think I have an angle on it.
M
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
And there goes our five seed : )
not surpisingly Illinois goes down, closer though than it should have been
O.A.
Just about the only upset today
If you throw out the 8-9, 10-7 toss-ups.
by SuperBruinMan on Mar 19, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
It wasn't pretty, but we got the W
There are definitely some things to improve, but let’s keep in mind that this is a tournament game and wins in the tourney don’t come easy. Let’s enjoy this for a little bit. I don’t think anyone expected this to be easy and it wasn’t. VCU is a good team and we traveled across the country to beat them. Let’s chill for a little bit everyone and enjoy this. Tournament wins are something to be appreciated, even in the first round.
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Mar 19, 2009 9:34 PM PDT reply actions
One more thing -- I overlooked ND's game -- he may be player of the game
13 rebounds! 1 Block 10 points so a great double double
sjh
Villanova
Certainly size-wise UCLA matches up very well with them. IF UCLA can play their lockdown defense that previous teams had done and if they focus on offense, they should beat them. But that’s a big IF with this year’s team.
So say we all.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
Frak off Seth Davis
he’s a frakkin toaster if I ever saw one.
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
Whoa
that was almost too nerdy reference for even me! Almost…
Oh UCLA you sweet bitch, you've BRUINed me for anything else.
Our next game is at 10 am PDT on Saturday
not great … only 36 h recovery time.
Seth Davis running his mouth again.
Not talking about how there was a disparity of calls in their favor. Class of 66, you said it best. Fuck You, Seth Davis!!!
Speaking of articulate ....
Just saw Jrue Holiday’s post-game interview on the local (Los Angeles) news. At 18, the kid is amazingly poised and articulate. He does our university proud.
That's a huge difference between our athletes and those of other university...
Ours are usually well-spoken and when they speak, do so intelligently.. All too often, you just hear gibberish from others…. Not always, but generally…
Free Throws
we went 17-19 from the line. they were 18-24 with maynor 10-13.
remember at the beginning of the year we were struggling? PAA has really come through at the stripe.
Bruins Forever
36 hours
to practice stopping the dribbler, stealing the ball without fouling, sending four to the boards, and, oh yeah, layups. Pressure is off.
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