Center Court: UCLA Basketball (v. Washington) Open Thread
by Nestor on Jan 21, 2010 7:00 PM PST
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PrintWashington Huskies at UCLA Bruins, Jan 21, 2010 7:30 PM PST
Here we go with another night of Thursday hoops.Not sure if anyone is actually excited to watch UCLA basketball, yet we know many of us are going to tune in I guess either to torture or amuse ourselves. Being amused is probably the best way to go at this point as we head into a game in which our favorite Bruin - Ragovic - is looking to get more "aggressive" and "create" more opportunities on the offensive end.
The tip off between Howland's 7-10 (2-3) Bruins and Romar's 12-5 (3-3) will take place in about half an hour at Pauley. Romar's guys have never done well in Westwood. They lost last year's matchup by a score of 76-85. They have gotten blown out routinely inside Pauley Pavillion as they have a record of 3-43 at Pauley. I am sure they believe tonight is the night for them to finally get a win on John and Nell Wooden Court.
You can read up (or listen to) our musings on this game here. The game will be broadcast on FSN and Prime Ticket. Steve Physioc and Marques Johnson will be doing the play by play. I have been really down on Marques in recent years. However, I do think his commentary during Cal game was very interesting. His observations on UCLA's defense, specifically the obvious hole in our zone defense and lack of communication between our players were pretty spot on. It will be interesting to his thoughts on the Bruins tonight. The tip off is officially set for 7:37 pm PST.
Anyway, if you want to follow the game online you can do so via our official site. As always, we will be here in the game threads with our rapid fire takes and commentary. So let's get this party started. Fire away.
GO BRUINS.
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in the meantime
awesome finish upcoming in Lakers/Cavs
:)
you say that like its a bad thing!
Go Bruins!
More than hoping, I actually believe it
I figure the transformation is on its way and I don’t want to miss it.
sjh
Dirty south checking in...
My school just won in a come from behind game…maybe that’s good juju. Want it, need it, get it, Bruins!
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
we would hope that tv commentators would tell us this sort of thing
in other news, Bruins starting in the zone
by britishbruin on Jan 21, 2010 7:39 PM PST up reply actions
http://www.justin.tv/watchsports101
go there
Go Bruins!
Plenty of empty seats
pouring rain and bad record will do that.
by insomniacslounge on Jan 21, 2010 7:40 PM PST reply actions
Tons of empty seats here
Hopefully it’s rain-caused late arriving and not no shows.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 21, 2010 7:41 PM PST via mobile reply actions
we're actually leading the game
i cant remember being up in a while..
Go Bruins!
TH for the steal...
hope this is the start of something good.
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
looks like UW has trouble with our zone early
by UCLABruins4Ever on Jan 21, 2010 7:43 PM PST reply actions
combination of us playing decent
and them looking confused
Go Bruins!
ballsy
given he just tried the same play to ND and missed badly
by britishbruin on Jan 21, 2010 7:44 PM PST up reply actions
These guys are HUSTLING!! Where has this team been?
by UCLABruins4Ever on Jan 21, 2010 7:44 PM PST reply actions
agreed
but Lane is now in first off the bench…. bizarre
by britishbruin on Jan 21, 2010 7:45 PM PST up reply actions
if it was a fouls thing
he would probably at least let him get 1 foul before pulling him out. keeping him on the bench from the start doesnt make sense
Go Bruins!
k...start in zone...
Roll pressing the team on…
ND playing agressive….
Lane off the bench first…
CRN just rewrite the playbook?
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
Er...CBH...
I still have football on the mind.
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
Jerime Anderson is in civvies today
apologies if that’s been mentioned already
by insomniacslounge on Jan 21, 2010 7:46 PM PST reply actions
The bench is very energetic
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 21, 2010 7:48 PM PST via mobile reply actions
(finally comment made by announcers)
after saying his non-start was a ‘surprise’
by britishbruin on Jan 21, 2010 7:50 PM PST up reply actions
Nice job against the double team...
ND low for 2
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
If Suggs is hot
We’re in trouble. How many secondary guys have gotten hot against us?
Formerly ucla13_usc9
Does anyone else just want to punch Isiah Thomas in the face everytime they see him?
It’s just something about his face
by UCLABruins4Ever on Jan 21, 2010 7:52 PM PST reply actions
Is it the feeling I get
when I see Joakim Noah’s face?
by LavinRuinedCollege on Jan 21, 2010 7:52 PM PST up reply actions
need to cut that out
they’ve broken on us a couple of times
by britishbruin on Jan 21, 2010 7:52 PM PST up reply actions
announcers finally got round to telling us
the hip flexor too serious to play
by britishbruin on Jan 21, 2010 7:54 PM PST up reply actions
Some positive (and negative) play so far
Fun Fact: If we win the rest of our games this season, we will win the National Championship
Only one team can end the season with a win.
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
Actually....
USC could win their last game also and not win :)
what about the teams that lose to a cheater whose wins are erased
cough memphis
Go Bruins!
true, but i think some of the players will tell you
that we can lose 13 in a row first and then win the rest and still be champions.
so no rush
by insomniacslounge on Jan 21, 2010 7:57 PM PST up reply actions
Washington's D is tough, and with their bench ...
… I think we’ll see that pressure the whole game. We’re going to miss Jerime’s minutes.
Look at that footwork by Pontdexter on stage!
by UCLABruins4Ever on Jan 21, 2010 7:57 PM PST reply actions
here live
Good crowd despite the weather. Good effort from the team. A little slow rotating in the zone and UW is making open threes. Not bad for the first 10 mins.
by Bald Eagle on Jan 21, 2010 7:59 PM PST via mobile reply actions
great pass from Abdul Hamid
to TH for three
I didn't see a replay
but thought the defender may have got a piece?
by britishbruin on Jan 21, 2010 8:01 PM PST up reply actions
good to see
ND giving BL some advice on the bench
;-)
lee needs to be more controlled on the break
by Bald Eagle on Jan 21, 2010 8:04 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Mustafa finally getting PT
Ahhhhh, that’s better. I finaly see some semblance of a Ben Ball team.
UCLA Football, please make the switch to black cleats
by Fauxshow on Jan 21, 2010 8:05 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Getting the game in Tampa
This is my first real look at the zone, and it doesn’t look all that good.
I dunno know
UW is killing us on 3s. They are suppose to stink at it. We are doing okay against everything else. We are losing that part of the zone gamble.
c'mon reeves
poor play around the rim on both ends
by insomniacslounge on Jan 21, 2010 8:06 PM PST reply actions
NR Not having a good game
Blew his second layup, turned his back and got a dumb foul.
They are playing well....definitely some mistakes but I will take this effort anytime
I expected us to lose to UW anyway but if we can make it a good game I won’t be too upset
by UCLABruins4Ever on Jan 21, 2010 8:06 PM PST reply actions
I see you found your time machine....this is the 2010 Bruins we're watching ;p
by UCLABruins4Ever on Jan 21, 2010 8:08 PM PST up reply actions
zone looked better to start
with JK at the center position. Right now they’re running around a lot on D but without much effect.
by britishbruin on Jan 21, 2010 8:09 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah there is being agressive
but being 6’9" and going 1 on 2 is not smart, unless your are Lebron
Great ball movement
ML shows the forwards how to put it down
Nice run offence...
keep up the ball control
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
players can redshirt other years besides freshman year
by UCLABruins4Ever on Jan 21, 2010 8:14 PM PST up reply actions
maybe we don't want
to give him a 5 year education? Beats me.
by britishbruin on Jan 21, 2010 8:16 PM PST up reply actions
The lines should be real long at the concession stands
because there seems to be a lot of empty seats.
must mean pac-10 season
cuz i was at the Delaware St game and it was a ghost town
by insomniacslounge on Jan 21, 2010 8:17 PM PST up reply actions
Late to the party..
Looks like the Bruins are still in this game so far….
Go Bruins!
by Bruin1996 on Jan 21, 2010 8:17 PM PST via mobile reply actions
drago
Jumps 5 mins too early on an easy rebound and UW scores an easy one.
by Bald Eagle on Jan 21, 2010 8:17 PM PST via mobile reply actions
On a semi-serious note
The team on the floor is MR (At 3), RN, ND, Mustufa and ML. Wow. This team is slow but I guess they can all shoot except for RN who can score. Very strange for a CBH team.
that was the unanimous sentiment in the crowd for the SC game
only reason to stick around
by insomniacslounge on Jan 21, 2010 8:19 PM PST up reply actions
I hate to say this...
Because Its not in me to throw any Bruin under the bus..
…but this team is leaps and bounds better with JA on the sidelines.
UCLA Football, please make the switch to black cleats
by Fauxshow on Jan 21, 2010 8:19 PM PST via mobile reply actions
poindexter
Has 15 pts. Lighting us up
by Bald Eagle on Jan 21, 2010 8:21 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Time to put the saran wrap on the UW basket.
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
coach howland yelling at reeves to double in the corner
he was a lil’ late, but it still worked
by insomniacslounge on Jan 21, 2010 8:22 PM PST reply actions
ND bricks
he should keep attacking inside.
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
I hear you
but he was wide open then. He has to take that shot when he’s that open if he wants to be able to “be aggressive” and “make his own shot” driving inside…
by britishbruin on Jan 21, 2010 8:24 PM PST up reply actions
Seems this new bulkier version
of ND is less of a threat outside than previous years
UCLA Football, please make the switch to black cleats
by Fauxshow on Jan 21, 2010 8:27 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
MR can't stay with Isaiah Thomas
Why was Mustafa pulled??
UCLA Football, please make the switch to black cleats
by Fauxshow on Jan 21, 2010 8:25 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Was Lee in attendance for many of Kevin Love's games?
‘Cuz he’s perfected the pained expressions after each foul that KL used to put on display.
by insomniacslounge on Jan 21, 2010 8:26 PM PST reply actions
lol
ML always looks like he is about to fall apart
I say we won that half
But Free throws are going to be the difference in this one
Formerly ucla13_usc9
in the 1st half
If two players are shooting higher than 66 percent, its a sign that they ran away from the game. However, the two players who are shooting over 66 percent play for a team that is only up by 4
Formerly ucla13_usc9
I said if once
And look at trends. You can be all down on the team, but let me look up on things
Formerly ucla13_usc9
ok...we won the first half
and if we win the second in the same manner, what will be the result? Another loss!!!!
Louisville, KY for UCLA class of '87
Its actually more like
We outplayed Washington in that half, not that we won the half
Formerly ucla13_usc9
we do not accept moral victories
but it is $C who has to vacate immoral victories…
by britishbruin on Jan 21, 2010 8:35 PM PST up reply actions
Too bad it took a total embarassment at the hands of the cheaters to get the team to want to play hard
by UCLABruins4Ever on Jan 21, 2010 8:27 PM PST reply actions
It won't matter
We are going to get embarrassed again. And not all of our guys are playing hard. We are still down and even if we win we will most likely choke on Sat.
This dreadful team is more boring to watch than a Dorrellian football team.
He is a key part of the team
And unless he is not a minimal part of the equation … we can construe the entire team not playing. I know it’s not fair to the other guys, but it’s on Howland.
I won't go Dorellian
But this sure isn’t a CBH team when the second best defender on the court for a length of time is RN, who turned his back a few players earlier.
Still can’t believe CBH played this lineup: MR (At 3), RN, ND, Mustufa and ML
Again why is he wasting Lane and Moser's redshirt seasons?
If he never meant to use them sincerely this year?
Lane played and was allowed to play past mistakes
he really does not look good. Had a TO, and got lost on D a couple of times
sjh
Lane played 2 mins 66
Excuse me … I have seen Dragovic play way more than and commit one stupid mistake after another killing our team. That is garbage to say he was allowed to make mistakes. I won’t blame Lane or Moser if they decide to transfer at the end of this season.
as my mother says "2 wrongs don't make a right"
can’t use nd’s playing time to justify bl’s.
Maybe neither should be playing big minutes.
ND did not have a good half. 2-6 and 3 rebounds
sjh
The bottom line
Howland used a quick hook again. He is treating him differently than he treats Dragovic.
Not saying I agree
cos I think ND should get a quick hook when he misses and more time when he hits the three but CBH may feel ND has “won” games for us like ASU. Lane does not have the potential to do that.
Do you really think Lane is that good?
Lane looked terrible the bit he played. Yeah he hustles but I am not sure he is not a big version of JA. MM I can’t judge because I have not seen.
Lane would be a nice addition in the corner of that zone with his length
I just don’t see him doing well on the offensive side in this game. But that is JK also.
by 84 on Jan 21, 2010 8:36 PM PST up reply actions
I don't know how "good" is he
I haven’t seen enough of him to play. Meanwhile, I have seen 4 years of garbage from Dragovic to know that he is just another Brandon Lloyd with police rapsheet.
LOL
Brandon did not miss an open 3. I get your feelings toward ND but I am not sold on Lane. I feel he has gotten a look this season and not shown he is ready or even has potential. Moser I get your point, he should get a longer look.
I'd like Howland giving Lane a credible shot
and play without the feeling he is walking on egg shells. Don’t think other recruits around the country are not taking note of how Howland has been playing his freshman.
And we're out....
still got a way to go, but they’re not back on their heels.
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
66 I humbly submit that MAH looks pretty good.
You have been arguing his point a long time. I think you were right
Would have had another assist on the nice lob to RN
confident handling the ball, running through the plays fully, setting picks and looking alert.
by 84 on Jan 21, 2010 8:34 PM PST up reply actions
Good half
unlike other games in which we are close, this hasn’t been fueled by ridiculous hot outside shooting from us, or horrible uncontested shooting from our opponents.
We are in this with a decent amount of hustle and some moments of good passing. If RN had finished a couple of times around the basket, we’d be doing even better.
And given we’re being given a full court press a lot of the time, and operating with a shooting guard and a former walk-on as our two primary ball handlers, we’re not doing a horrible job of taking care of the ball.
at least our dance team is good
I think there are at least 2 girls out there who can stay in front of poindexter and thomas.
by Bald Eagle on Jan 21, 2010 8:34 PM PST via mobile reply actions
anyone remember a time
In the not so distant past when we used to hold teams to 41 pts in a game and not in a half????
by Bald Eagle on Jan 21, 2010 8:36 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I think I'm going to pack it, brothers and sisters.
I think we can still win this. (Provided Pondexter somehow gets kidnapped.) Just kidding.
We’re not getting humiliated, and we actually looked good on occasion.
even in zone , our guys are too slow closing on their 3pt shooters
and some of our guys are not “long” enough worry the shooters – but the H’s have been hot! They should cool off a bit?
1st half stats
UCLA: 12-22 (2-5 3pt), 11-15 ft, 12 reb (6 off), 8 assists, 8 to’s
UW: 14-24 (6-12 3pt), 7-8 ft, 11 reb (5 off), 10 assists, 8 to’s
Fouls: UCLA 9 (TH, MR, RN 2), UW 11 (Gaddy, Overton 2)
formerly bruinhoo
BTW it looks like our recruiting is getting flushed into the toilet
It doesn’t look good for either McCallum, Jones or Zieglar. Don’t blame them. Who wants to come to a program where they might not get a fair shot as a freshman.
Let's just say
It’s not looking good for any of those guys right now. They are looking elsewhere. It’s too bad. We could have really used McCallum and Jones.
agree on moser
baffled as to why he doesn’t get any minutes.
would love to know what happens in practices
sjh
in his limited time, Moser has shown zero on offense
but I am intrigued about his potential as a defensive stopper
by insomniacslounge on Jan 21, 2010 8:48 PM PST up reply actions
LMR, PAA
I recall those guys showing “zero” on offense and often looking clueless in general. Yet they kept getting real, meaningful time on the court.
just my opinion, but haven't seen much out of Moser to get excited
sure, we’ve not seen many minutes .
Zone working as long as they keep getting to the wings fast.
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
Just caught up to the live game
It still amazes me that Quincy Pondexter and the Lopez twins didn’t win state their senior year at San Joaquin Memorial. I knew QP would have a breakout year once it became his team
Well when ND let's a pass roll pass him
It is hard to argue. TH playing well. He does everything well , , , except shoot
we are soft, weak and mentally pathetic
but can’t blame it all too much because we have built it around losers like Rago.
TH leading us in rebounds
think about when he packs on some muscle.
He’s standing out.
Only downside, 3 to’s
sjh
nice pass ND, great finish under pressure RN
lead down to 2
22 points in the paint...THAT IS BASKETBALL
by UCLABruins4Ever on Jan 21, 2010 8:55 PM PST reply actions
yup, loving emphasis on the inside game
but that 3 from TH to take the lead was pretty sweet…
by britishbruin on Jan 21, 2010 8:56 PM PST up reply actions
But give him a year and he'll get that distance
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
WTF reeves
ducked out of challenging the shot and then throws that hail mary
6 US teams went
Which means 22 didn’t. Could’ve done some great work, urban structural collapse is our specialty. Too much politics in an international incident. Awful situation there.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
told my wife you might be there because you were an expert in these situations
we sent a bunch of money to doctors witout borders
sjh
When Rago is the "face" of your team
chances are you’re a group of losers.
Formerly UCLA Class of 86
The All Rago Team
PG: Ryan Wallcott
SG: Brandon Lloyd
"S"F: Nikola Ragovic
PF: Bob Meyers
C: Travis Reed
Bench
Kevin Dempsey
Sean Farnham
Rico Hines
I think Rodney had couple decent games
Please don’t know the “Colorado State Player Of The Year!!!!”
David Boyle!!!!
What a trip down memory lane!!
FFFFUUUUUU.....
RN…put the ball in the hoop!
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
Goddamit Reeves
if you had hustled back instead of complaining you could have stopped them getting the 5th board of that sequence…
I have never been so relaxed "watching" a UCLA basketball game
Against it’s that “Dorrellian” feeling of being “comfortably numb”
I was just thinking that
It’s rare to not watch a close game with my heart beating a bit faster. I’m like a vampire watching this. Ice cold, slouched back, etc.. A little more entertaining than some other games though..
I still get a rush from it.
At least we’re in this game.
GO BRUINS!!!
by moutekicksboute on Jan 21, 2010 9:13 PM PST up reply actions
Guess you should turn it off then.
GO BRUINS!!!
by moutekicksboute on Jan 21, 2010 9:15 PM PST up reply actions
The all rago team helped me relax
Great one Nestor.
reeves got on in the corner, so did honeycutt. lee was just fighting for that ball
c’mon. i know it’s not where we want it to be, but the effort is noticeably improved tonight.
by insomniacslounge on Jan 21, 2010 9:12 PM PST up reply actions
I agree with you
I’m waiting for consistent effort.
by britishbruin on Jan 21, 2010 9:18 PM PST up reply actions
Was reading the thread before
Seems like RN is having an ND night.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
actually
I think his effort has been a bit off tonight, in terms of hustling back.
Curious what the benching was for.
by britishbruin on Jan 21, 2010 9:14 PM PST up reply actions
Washington is Stupid
All they have to do is have Isiah try to penetrate on the zone. RN won’t block a shot. Isiah can then pass or shoot. They are content to not even try to go inside. Put Poindexter against ND’s side. I don’t think that it is zone but rather Washington is really that stupid.
JK with a stupid foul
tonight I think that’s redundant
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
Very nice by TH
The bench is pumped and are like “wow, we have a good player on our team”
four sets banging the D boards
the team is starting to want it
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
holding them to 8
So far this half. Not bad. Great game live. RN makes 2 FT
by Bald Eagle on Jan 21, 2010 9:20 PM PST via mobile reply actions
a couple of them are ripped
our team should train w/ them
by insomniacslounge on Jan 21, 2010 9:21 PM PST up reply actions
We lead the pac10 in assists? Did I read that right?
Hard to believe
GO BRUINS!!!
by moutekicksboute on Jan 21, 2010 9:22 PM PST reply actions
it actually makes sense
We have no one that can create their own shots, so most of our baskets come off of assists.
by insomniacslounge on Jan 21, 2010 9:24 PM PST up reply actions
Our Assist/TO
must be pretty bad
GO BRUINS!!!
by moutekicksboute on Jan 21, 2010 9:25 PM PST up reply actions
The frustrating thing is
Even a mediocre UCLA team would be dominating the Pac-10 right now. I mean – really – out of all years to have one of the worst seasons in UCLA history…
Lots of attacking the rim
Seems like a good idea if you don’t shoot well.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Lots of paint work
I like it.
GO BRUINS!!!
by moutekicksboute on Jan 21, 2010 9:25 PM PST up reply actions
Might might take Rico Hines over Drago at this point
but TH is looking like a star for the future.
wow we got the refs in our pocket
CBH must have paid em.
it's having hot cheerleaders that works for us
sptrs trying to impress them
:)
by insomniacslounge on Jan 21, 2010 9:26 PM PST up reply actions
that's last year's team
it’s ok that i know that, right?
by insomniacslounge on Jan 21, 2010 9:27 PM PST up reply actions
I remember a few times once even at washington were DC bless his heart couldn’t hit a Ft, I should have said that Better we have not been good at the line under cbh late in close games
by Marine bruin on Jan 21, 2010 9:34 PM PST up reply actions
what are we doing????
why suddenly looking for the tough 3?? Quick basket and D up, ffs
RN's eyes
needs more sleep. bags shoudn’t be that bad at his age.
his left is the one where he got poked
GO BRUINS!!!
by moutekicksboute on Jan 21, 2010 9:36 PM PST up reply actions
damnit...
first that beautiful play to have drago miss, then the RN play to have him miss. if that doesnt sum up this rollercoaster.
holy lord, we actually had a timeout left?
this is weird
by insomniacslounge on Jan 21, 2010 9:38 PM PST reply actions
not having JA on the court
means not having to call timeout to pull him
by britishbruin on Jan 21, 2010 9:38 PM PST up reply actions
RN can't hit a FT, but he's the one coming up with the big stops/rebounds
I like the kid’s heart.
draw up the asu play
roll gets pass off other teams leg and hits a jumper
Once again...
Pass around the perimeter, and jack up the desperation 3 at the buzzer.
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Call up Howland's play
PG dribbles a lot, pass around the perimeter and jack up a desperation 3!
Hmm..
So what do we think? Drago brick – RN offensive board and put back miss but foul – misses FTs both game over?
Or.. some random, off the other team bounce prayer that goes in?
I dont how many times i punked oregon, wash st.
etc for rushing the court after beating us. That was a little embarrassing
i'll cut them a break
and just go w/ ‘embarassing’
by insomniacslounge on Jan 21, 2010 9:44 PM PST up reply actions
We play like a mid-major
Why not act like one
Why is that disgraceful?
Good exciting game…Bruins played team ball, crowd elated. Rush the court disgraceful? I would say the basketball team probably appreciates some crowd approval for a change. No need to be stoic here.
Actually, no
UCLA does not rush the court, ever. Teams do that when they beat us, not the other way around.
Formerly UCLA Class of 86
Agree. Never rush the court. Ever.
GO BRUINS!!!
by moutekicksboute on Jan 21, 2010 9:55 PM PST up reply actions
It is pathetic for a UCLA student section for attempting to rush the court
for beating up an NIT team. We have standards here.
But if we are essentially a NIT team ourselves.......
why is celebrating a buzzer beater so pathetic? I don’t get it. You guys put down the Pauley “crowd” for being lackluster or no-showers…..why can’t they celebrate a good game? I guess am not well versed on the “protocol.”
jumping up and down, going crazy...all great
storming the court in the regular season is reserved for Cinderellas who slay Goliath
Ok, I mixed my metaphor, but you get the gist.
by insomniacslounge on Jan 21, 2010 9:58 PM PST up reply actions
Hey
It’s enthusiasm, right? I didn’t mind the mid-rush.
by LavinRuinedCollege on Jan 21, 2010 9:47 PM PST up reply actions
That's it!!!
Hamid over JA; again and again and again.
Just got back from the game
A small group of students in the Den section rushed the court, but most of us (including me) stayed in our section. They were quickly called off the court.
"I never watched baseball on TV. It's slow and boring. I'm not a fan. Never was." - Jeff Kent
let me clarify
they tried – security held them back.
Mustufa is the hero
but don’t forget he was almost the goat when Overton (not a great offensive player) drove the length of the court on him for the basket right before
Yeah yeah yeah
But what have you done for me lately
But yeah, you’re totally right.
It may be the symbol of this team
If we are going to win it is going to be with offense not D.
Don't peg that on MAH
It was Reeves shot to block
UCLA Football, please make the switch to black cleats
Great decision by Roll
to fire the long pass to MA-H rather than the short pass to ML with 3.2 on the clock
OMG!!
and the best part…
my 7 yr old boy is as excited as I am!!
Go Bruins!!
greg in denver - UCLA guy for life
Which makes it better
Overton is a defensive specialist
What game
my roomie and i will drink a beer to that!
UCLA '08
First I was MR, yes....
and then I was like…FFFFUUUU…
and then I was like…OMFG!
I think I need some prozac
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
CBH puts in MAH for D at the end and what happens?
He gives up the basket but redeems himself 3.2seconds later
they did
but got kicked off pretty fast
by Bruin4ever15 on Jan 21, 2010 9:49 PM PST up reply actions
Can someone put together the last 18 seconds of that and post.
I had a tough time watching it on the stream and them when time hit 0:00 the thing stopped and I didn’t get to see the reaction.
Thanks, would really appreciate it.
and on that note, good night...
I have to inflict knowledge upon the unwilling in the morning.
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
Actually
One difference between this and Cal, is that we actually outplayed Washington. No flukey performance IMO
Formerly ucla13_usc9
We got a lot of calls
The refs were a big help. On neutral court we lose this.
We had to foul at the end to just force them to the line
Not sure we get the MR foul call at Hecht Ed. Trust me, we got the calls. PAC-10 refs favor home team.
seriously
of what I’ve seen Hamid is a more discplined player than JA and is much more controlled.
I'll take control and discipline
along with a 57% FG over JA
UCLA Football, please make the switch to black cleats
So Many Things to Say
Effort was there all night.
No Bruin can break another player down off the dribble.
TH is a tremendous basketball player who will be a star.
The zone was decent.
Huskies couldn’t shoot worth a damn in second half.
The Bruins can’t run an offense. Screens are terrible. Dribblers pick up the dribble more times than not.
Our best offense is RN who sometimes makes layups and can’t shoot freethrows.
RN, TH, and ML can play. MR is the last Ben Ball Warrior standing.
The Pac 10 is terrible.
We have a chance to win every game, meaning we will win one and lose one if we are lucky.
It is still great to be a Bruin. I love my team. Go Bruins.
Congratulations
This post gets my “You Win the Internet” award tonight. Couldn’t agree more. GO BRUINS.
nice one
Nice summation. I would add to the picking up the dribble we also have players that start a dribble for no reason.
Also our lack of no real pg makes TH so important. We need to force feed him and accelerate his confidence and we have a chance to be decent by the end of the season. Is there any question who the best passer is on this team? He doesn’t get cheap assists.. he actually gets assts that lead to high pct chances which is critical. Also washington seemed to forget who their best player is and I did not realize they had no inside presence until tonight.
Good Post Penny
1. TH needs to be a psudeo PF.
2. UW was stupid. They forgot who their best player was and did not try to go inside. They should have worked ND’s side of the zone. Isiah should have tried to penetrate more from the top. They made our zone look good because they were content to jack up 3s which they made in the first half.
3. Kudos to CBH for sticking with the zone even as UW hit the threes in the first half. He knew they could not keep it up.
Goodnight all
And for all those who didn’t call Mustafa hitting the winning shot at the buzzer after letting his guy go right by for the go-ahead layup seconds before after MR hit 2 FTs to take the lead after another bounce off a leg errant pass – well then, you have some learning to do about UCLA basketball.
Like I said, we win the rest of our games, we win the National Championship. Well… we can lose Saturday, and we probably will, but after that, we win the rest… you get the point
by zinlinez on Jan 21, 2010 9:54 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Hamid has Played Well
Every chance he has received. Hard to believe he hasn’t been given more playing time, particulary because Lee can’t handle the point at all.
inclined to give props
i have a lot of issues with michael roll and his play, injured or not. but i’ll give credit where it is due, he hit the fts when they counted (overall still a problem) but that was a great inbound pass
Across The Face
he also plays hard all the time --
he gets more out of his talent than our 5 stars
sjh
by Class of 66 on Jan 21, 2010 10:00 PM PST up reply actions
and in the hi def postgame
Roll is making me feel a lot better about my hairline
by insomniacslounge on Jan 21, 2010 10:00 PM PST up reply actions
HOLY COW
That was the most excited I’ve seen my fellow bruins. We rushed the court after Mustafa absolutely surprised us by sinking it…I am having the best night I’ve had in a while! Our bruins showed heart and kept playing and I think this is the turnaround point of our season!
"If you don't have the time to do it right the first time, where will you find the time to do it again the second time?"-Wooden
Any win at this point is good.
Lets keep the effort up for saturday!
GO BRUINS!!!
by moutekicksboute on Jan 21, 2010 10:11 PM PST up reply actions
LIKE BUTTER
Mustafa Abdul-Hamid just pulled off the smoothest 3.2 seconds of basketball I’ve ever seen in my entire life. The crossover, the pump fake, firing away with 0.2 seconds left to hit nothing but net for the win? That is just buttery smooth, my friends.
Watching the presser...
There’s a reason I’ve always liked the Howland hire that was hard to put my finger on. I like that CBH is human, and he knows it. I found it interesting when he said ‘I prayed for this’.
He also called a hell of a game tonight.
I'm happy for MAH and for the team...
… and will not disparage MAH’s hard work and preparation for what will probably be one of the greatest moments of his college life.
M
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
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