End Of Football Season: Special BCS Championship Thread
by Nestor on Jan 7, 2010 3:55 PM PST
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Well the 2009-10 NCAA football season officially comes to an end tonight with the BCS championship game taking place right in our home stadium. Looks like there is a lot of interest in watching this game in BN and our community is fairly split down the middle in terms of our rooting interests between #2 Texas Longhorns (13-0) vs #1 Alabama Crimson Tide (13-0). Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 pm PST.
I am still not sure who I am going to be rooting for. I guess I will always be grateful to Texas for the image above. However, at the same I have fond memories of interacting with class Alabama Crimson Tide fans during our epic Tuscaloosa road trip from 2001.
If you want to get up to speed on both of these teams you can always check out Roll Bama Roll and Burnt Orange Nation, two of the classic college blogs of our SBN network. I am sure those places will be rocking tonight. You can keep up with the box score via WWL.
As always, it's always fun to watch these games with other Bruin fans who are taking in all the action through similar blue and gold colored classes. Here is to a great game and a rocking open thread to close out the football season in style.
GO BRUINS.
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Considering how much joy the above picture brought me
I’ll say ‘Hook em’
"If you don't take out his battery, he's going to keep going all day."
Roll Tide!
Too bad I’m stuck in meetings until halftime.
by CAJason80 on Jan 7, 2010 4:06 PM PST via mobile reply actions
How can anyone root for Texas?
I don’t want to see any merchandising next year in Austin! We want them on a decline when we play them
Formerly ucla13_usc9
hook em horns
when we play texas next year at their place and beat them we will have a win against the reigning national champion on our resume
Be happy for whoever wins
That’s what I’m going to do.
by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 7, 2010 5:24 PM PST up reply actions
Hey, I'm rooting for Bama
for the 3 of you to be in a happy state
and because Mack Brown’s whining his way past cal
sjh
I understand
But it’s hard for me to forget about four years ago and I’ve had great times working with Texas Exes. On the other hand, Alabama fans have been great to us, and the fact that they hate u$c is all the more sweet.
by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 7, 2010 5:35 PM PST up reply actions
Roll Tide Roll
My school is opening two hours later tomorrow because of rain freezing on the roads. Surely divine omens to ensure all of Crimson and White are able to see this one!
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
ESPN just showed the images of the decade in college football
And UCLA was just about left out. Why do I have the feeling that in 2020, when they look back at this decade, that won’t be the case?
Formerly ryebreadraz
glad that VY was the last image
and even Pat Cowan getting hit late out of bounds brought a smile, given how that game went
They showed Johnson's catch
against $C in 2007. But yep that was it. And Ryan is right, in ten years it will be a different story.
OK, please tell me if anyone is listening to Game Day
I can’t remember who it was that really enjoyed it, so my question is general. Now that Cheatie Petie is on there, does anyone have the sound on? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Anyone?
I had to be restrained from throwing things at my TV
Like my dad would say whenever GWB would give a televised speech, “I don’t want to listen to that SOB.”
by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 7, 2010 5:26 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, but he's still on the TV
And Mr. BB would say I’m being childish.
by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 7, 2010 5:36 PM PST up reply actions
Not childish at all to not want to see the guy
but can’t turn of the picture
My mama would say don’t cut your nose off to spite your face or something like that
sjh
Guys
I actually think there is something here. The cheater might be looking for a gig at the end of next season and NFL team will not be interested in some washed up, proven loser (especially in the NFL) who needs to (allegedly) cheat to compete. So he could be angling for a career ala Lavin.
Man, the things Petey will do to get his face anywhere near a Janaury Bowl.
He probably just showed up thinking he didn’t need a ticket, and Herbie felt sorry for him.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008
We should root for Texas,
if they win the NC, most of there good juniors will prob. leave to the NFL, makes next year much better.
"I can't believe I ate the whole thing" Homer Simpson
They probably think
they have accomplished every thing they wan’t to. There’s not much more they can do but it’s not looking good right now.
"I can't believe I ate the whole thing" Homer Simpson
My boss was telling me that the 1992 championship was really sweet
Bama was a big underdog that year, and Miami thought they could win by just showing up. Bama kicked their ass pretty good.
The BCS is still stupid
and apparently they have a new shrill to cheer it on. That being said, I hope it’s a good game tonight.
"If you don't take out his battery, he's going to keep going all day."
I keep telling Jonathan that's home
And I promised he would see a game there one day.
by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 7, 2010 5:38 PM PST up reply actions
I would be surprised about that
Then again, where I live, it’s been all Bama, all the time.
by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 7, 2010 5:38 PM PST up reply actions
Bama, which TV stations do you get?
Mobile, Montgomery, or can you pick up Bham?
by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 7, 2010 5:45 PM PST up reply actions
Where are you? Up in the frozen north? (Bham?)
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
Yep, Bham
Mr. BB is working on his PhD at UAB. We’ll be here through the summer, then we are planning on moving west. What county are you in?
by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 7, 2010 5:51 PM PST up reply actions
Rural Dallas county, between selma and demopolis
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
Ah, I have an idea where that is
My aunt grew up in Beatrice, which is in Monroe County.
by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 7, 2010 5:54 PM PST up reply actions
Texas-Alabama
This is what college football is all about. I rather watch this than Boise State/TCU/Cincy any day.
Horns
Playing with a chip on their shoulder. Emotion always plays such a huge role in these games (especially early on).
Looks like he took a helmet in the back
I wonder how good his flak jacket is.
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
The pre game rushing into the field, coint toss
jacked up Rose, got such a rush watching it all. Can’t wait for our Bruins to play in one of these games after New Year’s day.
The one thing I've heard
Is that Saban is a great recruiter, but an average coach. Of course, this comes from Auburn fans, so take it for what it’s worth.
He is an amazing coach
Ben Howland of college football (defense and fundamentals). The only difference he has actually won championships. And yeah a tireless recruiter.
I haven't watched Bama much
But I knew enough to know that trick plays aren’t what they are known for. But he does recruit nonstop.
by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 7, 2010 5:53 PM PST up reply actions
Big stop
4th and goal. But the way this game is going, look for a flip toss
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
I read that some Tech fans got really nasty after the game
by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 7, 2010 5:56 PM PST up reply actions
Nothing specifically
Just calling him names etc (which is expected I guess how heated the whole situation was).
3 is a win for Bama
McCoy got hit in the shoulder
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
Brothers and Sisters, I have a major, perhaps irresolvable conflict
Mrs. Fox 71 is with me, and she insists on having the sound up. I have no options that I can see, other than self-immolation or hara-kiri. I guess I’ll see if I can find the broadcast in the car and go drive around the block a few times.
Getting … groggy … now … that … commercial … is over … and … Burned … Hamburger… is …back … on
Do you have headphones?
Play some opera
by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 7, 2010 5:58 PM PST up reply actions
Please ... help
I just had to listen to Herbsteit say that now that the second string QB is in, the Texas receivers have to understand that they have to catch the ball.
Think about that for a second.
I’ll wait.
Herbstreit is getting paid for this.
When McCoy was in, the Texas receivers were basically indifferent about catching the ball. Some of the times the would say, “Hey, it’s important that I catch the ball.” Other times, “well, no, I don’t think so.” But now that the second string QB is in, it’s important that they understand that they have to catch the ball.
Will someone please just kill me. Please.
Do you have an MP3 player or portable CD player
Certainly you have some opera music on CD or MP3.
by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 7, 2010 6:04 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, his crappy analysis even makes me mute my college football video games.
"If you don't take out his battery, he's going to keep going all day."
k...I'm tired of these 3 point victories
Git Sum, Dammit!
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
People talk about Texas having problems with Nebraska
But Alabama struggled against Auburn and I don’ think led until the last two minutes of the game
Yep, Mount Cody came through in that game
by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 7, 2010 6:03 PM PST up reply actions
Being a Raiders fan
we need Cody, but Al Davis is too stupid & Senile to get him and will probably go with Taylor Mays
"If you don't take out his battery, he's going to keep going all day."
No pass protection whatsoever
Please someone tell me some of these guys from Texas front-7 are graduating. My stomach is already churning thinking about next season.
That secondary is doing a good job
He had time to throw
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
This secondary is really something (early on)
And our receivers had a hard time getting separation this season. Rosario, Embree, Marvray, Carroll, Smith, Fauria, Pressley … can we handle them?
There's a reason they are here
we are still aspiring to get there, so it will be a good benchmark.
"If you don't take out his battery, he's going to keep going all day."
If some of the Texas juniors
who are projected to be high picks do enter the draft, Texas will be replacing a ridiculous amount of players next year. Hopefully they go.
Formerly ryebreadraz
3 plays...3 losses
We got ourselves a defensive struggle here.
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
When Bama and Texas do it
it’s a great defensive battle. When Boise and TCU did it, it was boringggggg.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 6:12 PM PST up reply actions
I love how Ingram is always looking for an opening
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
Well it helps when they give him the ball
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 6:16 PM PST up reply actions
Why they were so reluctant to give Ingram the ball
and instead let McElroy get beat up is beyond me.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 6:17 PM PST up reply actions
Nick did the same thing against Florida
Came out passing and ran up big yards.
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
Opera
He figured out something he could listen to.
by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 7, 2010 6:20 PM PST up reply actions
I may have to follow my own advice
Mr. BB doesn’t have the best sight, so we have to keep the sound on.
by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 7, 2010 6:24 PM PST up reply actions
Gilbert took a hit on his underarm...
QB buffet?
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
You saved the game and my marriage.
I’m beholdin’. Good night and stay warm.
Well, all of Enrico's retinue have gone out to look for Edgardo
and it seems that they should search also for another quarterback for the Horns.
Really
I thought Drago was already playing as the backup QB. That’s why their offense has been looking so sh!tty.
Meanwhile ...
As I mentioned in game thread last night. He is a defensive disease. Even though he doesn’t play defense, he is having a bad effect.
Really. Bama is giving us a road plan as did Nebraska
if we stay predictable and conservative next year, I’ll shit.
sjh
I would rather have our own stadium but
the Rose Bowl is such a great venue.
Our second choice is the best place in the country.
sjh
i dont think he was even touched
Go Bruins!
Fox...Herb said it again
“the recievers have to help the young QB and catch the ball”
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
this looks too easy for bama now
i dont see much of a game without colt in for texas
Go Bruins!
When you can get 5+ yards each carry, you win.
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
goes back to a comment made in the 30s
by insomniacslounge on Jan 7, 2010 6:52 PM PST up reply actions
From the 30's...
the Alabama Defense was said to sound like a herd of elephants running you down.
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
Bama needs a TD...
in case McCoy comes back
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
Oh wow...
I’ve never seen a shovel pass intercepted
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
thats amazing
you got your TD and a FG earlier :)
Go Bruins!
Oh come on...
How many times does a fat guy get to get a TD. Of course he’d celebrate!
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
by BamaBruin on Jan 7, 2010 7:04 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
ABC Producers have to be pissed
they just lost a ton of viewers w/ that play
by insomniacslounge on Jan 7, 2010 7:04 PM PST reply actions
Amazing
Texas is looking very average with Garrett Gilbert. What I am even more stunned at his how their receivers haven’t done much to help the young QB out.
I feel so bad
for the Texas QB. So I know I am being a bit emotional about it but this is about to be the worst day of his life. I guess dealing with our QB injuries the last few seasons I can’t help but empathize with Texas!
You've got to think
This kind of stuff might have a psychological impact on rest of his career. Yikes. Terrible call by Brown and his staff.
yeah
but DURING a national championship game? ouch.
Go Bruins!
Has Herbie said that
it’s important that the quarterback not throw interceptions that are returned for touchdowns, and that he has to actually understand that?
Wow.
Just got home. Cannot believe Texas lost McCoy. That said, Texas is incredibly average without McCoy. He has been their offense all year, and this game is going to get ugly quick if he can’t come back.
by CAJason80 on Jan 7, 2010 7:09 PM PST via mobile reply actions
It's a good thing Mack Brown is getting paid $5 mil per now
With genius calls like that shovel pass when the smart play is to run the clock out.
Formerly ryebreadraz
it was an exciting gutsy call
after Saban’s cowardly decision to take an easy 3 points on 4th and short. Saban is Dorrellian. Mack Brown is exciting! Think about how opening up the end-of-half playbook like that will help with recruiting!
That has got to be the dumbest play call I've seen all year
Seriously, every idiot takes a knee and tries to get their QBs head screwed on straight in the second half. At least get the OC down from the booth and have him talk to Gilbert. Now you’ve completely rattled him.
The biggest series of this game (or at least one of them)
Alabama’s defensive stand at the goal line.
Punting to win
In this case. But hey ….I thought championships are only won by exciting playcalls!!!
How will Alabama fans remember this game (if they just cruise to a boring win)?
Thats a shot
I was chatting with an SC fan and we were having an intelligent conversation about the west coast offense. Then his buddy that tailgates next to him butts in and says, “You know who has really good trick plays?”
Idiots
Formerly ucla13_usc9
Just ask for Cheatie's advice
I expect him to answer the question “What do Alabama need to do?” with
“run up the score as much as possible…. you always need to impress the BCS voters…”
Or make sure your star running back has a Landrover
but have absolutely no idea it’s happening
First half reaction
It appears that it was Boise State that defeated the best team from Texas.
by insomniacslounge on Jan 7, 2010 7:12 PM PST reply actions
i know
I logged in to ask who let that douche cheater on the set!
by AllHailMightyBruins on Jan 7, 2010 7:16 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Well ESPN/ABC already employs Lavin, Bayless, Cowherd, etc
Carroll fits right in.
by insomniacslounge on Jan 7, 2010 7:17 PM PST up reply actions
Cowherd easily the worst of all of those guys
Every time I listen to him in the morning…“So, I was at the gym earlier, and…”
One of these days, I’m waiting for those stories to end “….I was given a wedgie and stuffed in a locker.”
Not to go all Fox71 on you, but....
I have to suggest that the solution is not to listen to him.
-tho honestly, I know how it goes. Sometimes you’re in a car and just want to hear some sports stuff.
by insomniacslounge on Jan 7, 2010 7:22 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, I know...
but have to get my CFB fix in the mornings, and all Dan Patrick wants to talk about is baseball, and frankly, I’d rather watch paint dry than talk baseball.
talk radio
Try jason ellis out when you get a chance. I usually end up in tears laughing so hard.
by AllHailMightyBruins on Jan 7, 2010 7:26 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Their D hasn't had a chance to rest
With McCoy out of the game, their offense hasn’t done crap, which just means their D has been on the field all game and gets tired.
Granted their D hasn’t done much, but when you take out a teams entire offense, everything goes to hell.
The D can get itself off the field in 3 plays
it’s called a 3 and out.
They have to blame themselves, not the O.
sjh
Well ...
Then again Bullough will probably just play base D and have our CBs give their WRs 7-8 cushion to get them going in first half.
how can you ever get praised for visibly making adjustments
if you don’t come out with a flawed defensive gameplan for the first half?
Still up that tree?
I don’t think that it will matter much. He looks a lot like J-Cromp back there
Formerly ucla13_usc9
Well
The real question is would you rather lose the game in the first half , or give the opportunity to catch up in the second half?
Of course the other option is shutting the offense down then getting torched in the second half…
Its the tale of UCLA
Formerly ucla13_usc9
That's the not the question
I want my team’s defense to come out and annihiliate the other team like Rocky Long’s D did back in 97-98.
As I said
I am not the “Bullough sucks” wagon. I am very conflicted and I am really hoping he takes a step forward next season.
He would not be at UT were he not talented
They have a lot of great in state kids to recruit and have not had a bad QB in recent history
Just not ready for this game.
Would be a mistake to underestimate where he will be next year
sjh
Let me get my hopes up
There are 21 other kids that are 5 star recruits out there. I’m just muckracking right now
Formerly ucla13_usc9
Yeah, not fair to criticize GIlbert for his performance
Unfortunately, Texas has no running game to speak of, so he’s going to be asked to make plays – and you can’t expect a backup in any situation to just roll in to a situation and perform.
Unless he’s Drew Bledsoe, circa 2001. But I digress.
agreed, '66
It’s a lot to ask of a freshman to step into the freakin’ title game and perform well.
by insomniacslounge on Jan 7, 2010 7:27 PM PST up reply actions
66...
You just said exactly what my Dad said! It is too early to be thinking about the game next September. I am sure he is quite talented, the problem is the universe just kind of collapsed on him tonight. Feeling bad for my friends from DC who traveled out to the game.
Watching Texas's freshman QB
Is making me appreciate the job our coaches did with Prince (and even Craft) with our patchwork OL and RBs.
Speaking of KP injuries
He has had a concussion, broken jaw, Strained shoulder,
Would someone hit him in the ribs to get it over with?
Formerly ucla13_usc9
Well I personally know
That hs is completely different, so i can’t really vouch for it there
Formerly ucla13_usc9
McCoy is out.
Gonna be a long night. My bet is UT starts doing more swing runs.
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
Looks like I might be able to go to bed by 11:30 or ealier tonight
I was sloooooooooooooooow all morning today and groggy.
Oh no - took the head set off and heard Herbie
Herbie said, and I think I can quote it, “After that interception to end the first half, now that Texas gets the ball to open the second half, you kind of have to expect that they need to drive down the field and put some points on the scoreboard.”
He is worse than Tim McCarver. He is worse than Bill and Ted.
Does Obama have the authority to have him taken out and shot? Somebody should have that authority. Can’t he at least be sent to the shed?
I want to get a transcript of this. I want to publish every word he says and ask the geniuses at ABC headquarters whether they endorse every word he says.
Don't you understand how harmful this sort of commentary is to the fabric of civilization as we know it?
He gets paid for saying that it would be a good idea if the team that was behind put some points on the scoreboard. That implies that there might be a way for the Texas defense to take some of ’Bama’s point off the scoreboard, but they’re just not doing it.
And he’s no different from any of them. It’s all one insipid inanity after another. To me, it’s like someone playing rap music in the middle of an opera (or vice versa to a rap fan.) Why can’t Herbie, to use the vernacular, just STFU?
there's a lot of lazy journalism
Lots of formulaic segments. My particular bugbear is “Keys to the Game”. It often includes insights like “Do what you do” and “Spring the upset”, because every game needs to have “keys” and they don’t have many.
Oh, also things like
Key for team A: get a lot of offensive boards
Key for team B: keep them off the offensive glass
I hate it.
And to whoever called for swing passes/runs, looks like
that’s the gameplan for the second half. Good call.
Sound was off
Did Herbie say that there were six guys lining up to rush the QB and only five linemen to block them, and that means that unless one lineman can block two guys, someone will have a free shot at the QB. And did he say that the unblocked guy is the guy who deflected the pass?
Or was he still stuck on how Texas needs to put some points on the scoreboard?
(Mrs. Fox 71 just asked if there has ever been a time that I’ve just talked without saying anything. I confess that there is truth to that. But I only inflict that pain on her, not on the entire world.)
The kid's getting some confidence
time to nail him
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
I was about to say
What’s the money on it being Pete Caroll running on to the field screaming “Always compete, Texas! Always compete!”
Did anyone else notice?
It’s Chuck White announcing the game, The Voice of the Bruins!
Formerly ucla13_usc9
Speaking of running backs
Posted in the Aaron Corp fanshot … chatter coming out about Aundre Dean being moved to safety over at TCU.
Aundre Dean is one of my favorite kids
Interesting move if true because he is a hard hitting rb.
Will be a big safety on a very strong D.
sjh
I still believe they were forced to value blocking over running
and he simply didn’t block as well as needed.
He is a great rb with size and speed.
He ended up at a school that will play BCS games for the next year or two.
sjh
Well blocking was def. a factor as well
Dean by all accounts sounds like a great kid. I was referring to some of the complaints we were reading about Dean being not give a shot.
To his credit, Dean and his family never complained
gracious to the end.
A really great Texas kid.
sjh
And your Alabama gameplan for the rest of the game
Mark Ingram. Mark Ingram. Trent Richardson. Mark Ingram.
i would like to see ingram punt :)
Go Bruins!
Shipley dropped another pass
Difficult catch…but he needs to make that.
There is a certain amount of luck to get this far
injuries and bounces make a huge difference.
Tx one second away from not being here — and that was not planned or brilliant.
sjh
I wish
I know we could be set up well in 2 years IF the current Sophs come back, get some high caliber DT’s and…….a new DC? :D
right through his hands -- this it not all on a young qb
the entire O is not helping him out.
They are not listening to herbie
sjh
At least the TX defense
isn’t giving up. Would really like to see them make a game out of this….
This is exactly what teams did to us when they were ahead
The Tx D is not that much better. They are not being pushed. So their stat’s will look good in this half as ours did in the second half of similar games.
sjh
I'll be honest...I'm getting a bit nervous
I can see this UT offense putting a string together. One score and they’ll get confident. But they need to do it in the 3rd, or else it’s too late.
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
I want Bama to get it all locked up
I want Texas to be doubting themselves just a bit heading into this off-season.
Whoa
Kobe is not a saint but I’m diehard Purple & Gold. Then again, if the 1 & Done Rule was in effect, I’d probably hated Kobe for a while since he said that he wouldn’ve gone to Duke.
A safety from Michigan
He was a 3 star safety/LB. One of those hybrid types. Not sure if it’s a big loss because we have lot of guys in our backyard as well.
Then again Ingram was just a 3 star recruit for Bama. Recruiting is really a crapshoot.
Solid, but not outstanding safety from Michigan
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 8:05 PM PST up reply actions
I'm OK with it
He has the size to be that physical presence at SS that we’ve lacked to protect the middle but you never know with these recruits. Also, we are loaded with bodies in the secondary and is one of the strengths of our team.
We can use the ride at a position of greater need.
I have us at 62 scholarships right now
Maka and Koster should come into the picture as greyshirts and I think Andrew Abbott will be given a scholarship so that puts us at 65, which allows us to bring in 20 this offeason. Expect another couple players to leave the program though.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 8:04 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah
For a while I hadn’t been keeping him in my scholarship count, but I’m hearing good things so I’m throwing him in there now.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 8:11 PM PST up reply actions
Who do you think we round the class with
I’m thinking/hoping for Barr, Pullard, Heimuli, Epenesa, Owa and Yandall. I don’t think we’ll get Willis or Ferguson but we could really, really use them.
I agree with everyone you said
and I’m hearing better things on Ferguson, although I think we’re still on the outside looking in. Barr I know personally so I’m not going to comment one way or another.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 8:17 PM PST up reply actions
Pullard might be a battle
Per Pierson. I feel good about Yandall, Barr, Epenesa. Everyone else I am going to hold my breath. I thought Willis was completely out of range just few days ago (thinking he is all but locked up for UNC). Now I am not sure.
Now that I think about … Reign … may you should get a weekly recruiting thread started from now on till signing day?
By the time February comes around
I think I’m going to put up a general recruiting thread that we can get rec’d up and keep up for the entire month. Then, everyone can post any recruiting news they hear up until signing day. I’d love to have Reign’s takes though. It would be awesome.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 8:20 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah
You guys can just tag team it! I think we will need two threads at least because recommended thread only stays up for 13 days.
I think it might fun just to put fresh ones up every week as well especially after we have had visits.
Plus either muircoach or yours truly or someone else will be posting all the breaking news.
I'll get one up tonight
It was way too much fun last year and I’m hoping it’ll be the same this year.
It really will be this year
A lot of guys coming down to the wire. Owa is going to have me on pins and needles.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 8:25 PM PST up reply actions
I counted 65 on the roster
and took off Miller, Bennett and Dean, then added in Maka and Koster. Kia I’ve always counted as on the roster, but it doesn’t count Hasiak.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 8:15 PM PST up reply actions
As I mentioned to N
I hadn’t been counting Maka for a while, but I’m hearing very positive things on him right now so I’ve started counting him.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 8:18 PM PST up reply actions
Don't think so
I was about to say the same thing…you think their ST could do them a favor and down something inside the five.
Yep, apparently
still need another TD anyhow, I suppose.
I'm not sure that's intentional
It might have just happened to hit the Bama player.
Formerly ryebreadraz
agree -- hard to aim a line drive like that and make it work
Unless you see JA’s rebound pass to MR last night as intentional
Buy both or buy neither
sjh
I don't know if it was an onsides kick
If it was, he missed it, but it was a bad miss. (Sort of like any of my successful approach shots.)
No, that was designed
I’m sure the play-call was to kick it off one of the up-backs as hard as possible, and that’s what he did.
He went off injured
but never updated us on his status.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 8:15 PM PST up reply actions
I think Petey let them in
That, or SC had them on retainer at the start of the year, and did not want to let them go to waste.
formerly bruinhoo
Citi -- our bail out money at work
their exec’s probably in a box eating smoked salmon with my money
sjh
So is this Texas backup QB any good?
Better than the Law Firm at least I bet
Go Bruins!
by Bruin1996 on Jan 7, 2010 8:30 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Too much to ask from him
To be thrown into wolves. Plus there was “that call” right before half time.
How come all of a sudden
the Texas receivers’ hands are made out of crazy glue?
"Oh, you mean we needed to catch the balls?"
Thanks, Kirk.
Gilbert is really calming down
You have to be really proud of him.
Power went out here in Geezerville for a while
Loss of audio was not a problem, but the loss of video was, in its way, a drawback.
Watch the replay and the way he moves his arm
It’s Barnes to JJ
I want to see him without Shipley
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 8:36 PM PST up reply actions
It's all about Musberger telling the recievers they need to catch the ball
Don’t you know that, Ryan?! If UCLA/UT gets shunted to a regional broadcast, we will be fine.
formerly bruinhoo
Did I mention that the guys at Texas Tech's Blog
were hoping that at the end of the game, Shipley runs from the endzone and proposes to McCoy. (Some deep rivalry there.)
wow
if texas wins this, that doesn’t make bama look good at all.
Wow
How bad is that shovel pass looking now?
by insomniacslounge on Jan 7, 2010 8:36 PM PST reply actions
And Mack gets $5 mil for those calls
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 8:37 PM PST up reply actions
Was horrible
My favorite stupid play was Reggie Bush’s “lateral” vs Texas though
Go Bruins!
by Bruin1996 on Jan 7, 2010 8:37 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Wow...
I was kinda hoping their QB would be there weakness against us next year.
Go Bruins!
by Bruin1996 on Jan 7, 2010 8:36 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Yes, well...
AJ Green got a penalty this year for…jumping. Seriously.
Well, there it is
If he’s jumping for joy, then it’s spontaneous. But if he’s jumping, seriously, well that’a an entirely different deal.
Texas will always have talent
to beat them, we will need talent, too.
And, have to play well.
And, that’s how it should be.
sjh
Will we have any chance against them next yr?
Still have fond memories of the Rout 66 game
Go Bruins!
by Bruin1996 on Jan 7, 2010 8:43 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I think so because I expect big things from us next year
not 66 points but more O.
I’m planning on going to the game.
sjh
Still don't think he should have won it
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 8:42 PM PST up reply actions
+1
Heismann is getting to be a worthless trophy. highest stat player on a BCS caliber team
I'd have voted for Suh
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 8:47 PM PST up reply actions
Army All-America Game starters announced
Malcolm Jones will start at running back. Owa and Marsh are also starting for the West.
Formerly ryebreadraz
Yep
I have a hard time getting into the pro game. I have had that feeling ever since Jeff Garcia became the Niners QB.
I can root for my Jags just fine
but when I watch any other NFL game, I never pick a side or am overly excited. I feel like whenever I watch college, I can always find a reason to root for one team over the other and get excited.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 8:46 PM PST up reply actions
I can root for any team with a Bruin
Jags chief among them
All I can hear is the crowd in the announcing booth
The passion and enthusiasm I seem to be able to ignore, but I’m constitutionally unable to ignore the words. And Herbie has yet to offer any reason why his execution should not take place forthwith.
Ouch...bad time to have to use a timeout
if you’re Texas
Exciting finish good for us non-Bama/Horns fans
Go Bruins!
by Bruin1996 on Jan 7, 2010 8:44 PM PST via mobile reply actions
What. The. Hell.
You plan a streaking incident…and…this is the outfit you come up with?
If you're gonna ride the D all second half...
they’re going make at least one play big.
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
are you allowed to blitz more than once or twice a game?
sjh
by Class of 66 on Jan 7, 2010 8:49 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Is it sad that Bullough didn't lead the country
in blitzes at the Rose Bowl this year?
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 8:50 PM PST up reply actions
Not blitzing is a safe call for which the DC would ordinarily not be criticized
Just like punting on 4th and 3 at the opposition 35.
They were puzzled that we criticized them for stuff that doesn’t get criticized when it happens in the NFL.
Guess Texas is only interested in calling timeouts when the clock is already stopped
by insomniacslounge on Jan 7, 2010 8:50 PM PST reply actions
"coming in unmolested"?
Musberger commentary…
Any score and bama covers the spread …
by AllHailMightyBruins on Jan 7, 2010 8:51 PM PST via mobile reply actions
It's weird that ABC has decided to sell the incarceration of Mark Ingram's father as a 'feel-good' story
by insomniacslounge on Jan 7, 2010 8:55 PM PST reply actions
Probably because everyone in my house
used them all up first.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 8:56 PM PST up reply actions
Don't know that's it's necessairly a 'feel-good' story
but I think the honesty in which both Ingram and his father carry themselves in their relationship is something to admire. I guess it’s just an overall metaphor for life being difficult, but you’ll always have family.
Nothing that any TV station does surprises me anymore
I had watched a lot of football this season (with the sound off) including a lot of ‘Bama games, and I did not know the current penal circumstance of Ingram’s daddy. What does it have to do with the game, ABC? Are we supposed to feel sorry for Ingram? Are we supposed to rise up in support of a “Free Ingram’s Daddy” movement.
Sheesh. (Sound back off – Mrs. Fox 71 has given up.)
mark it down
If a bama player wins the heisman, bama wins the NC 100% of the time.
by AllHailMightyBruins on Jan 7, 2010 8:57 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Just curious
Has either announcer mentioned Boise State’s undefeated season even once tonight?
by insomniacslounge on Jan 7, 2010 8:58 PM PST reply actions
No way
Not with ESPN getting all of the BCS games next year.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 8:59 PM PST up reply actions
So is Fox completely out of CFB next year?
by insomniacslounge on Jan 7, 2010 8:59 PM PST up reply actions
I think they still have the Cotton Bowl
but no more BCS, that’s for sure. The Rose Bowl (ABC) will be the only BCS game on network TV. ESPN will have the rest, including the title game.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 9:00 PM PST up reply actions
I'm a little disappointed
ESPN HD signal is really fuzzy
"I can't believe I ate the whole thing" Homer Simpson
Play of the game:
The hit on McCoy’s shoulder.
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
Ah, it wouldn't be a title game with the SEC in it
without an “S-E-C, S-E-C” chant.
Stay N!
Bama will take a knee, Texas will call TO. We need to see if Saban goes for the end zone.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 9:01 PM PST up reply actions
the refrigerator door is closed, the butter's getting hard and the jello's jiggling.
- quote from a great sportscaster
This next 3-4 weeks will be lot of fun
Following recruiting … but this season was the first enjoyable one I feel like we have had in years.
Congratz to Bama fans..
Texas made it interesting but without McCoy really had no chance
Go Bruins!
Agreed
Super tacky. No reason to pour it on.
Oops
Double post
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 9:04 PM PST up reply actions
donahue took a knee
Even when it meant we didn’t cover the spread. He was the most non pour it in guy ever. I thought it was a good quality.
sabean is not happy
Any one question punching it in there?
by AllHailMightyBruins on Jan 7, 2010 9:04 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I assume that by now Burnt Hamburger is awarding next year's NC to Alabama as well
Nah – that would mean Cheatie wouldn’t be winning it.
Musberger in any national championship game
“I don’t know how isn’t ranked #1 next year.”
I kinda like these extra picks
Maybe it’ll make him a little more down on himself going into next year.
Formerly ryebreadraz
I'm a little disappointed
their HD signal is really fuzzy
"I can't believe I ate the whole thing" Homer Simpson
Its the BCS championship
and not a regular season game
"I can't believe I ate the whole thing" Homer Simpson
They have more people there
then we would have for a title game.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 9:20 PM PST up reply actions
I disagree
if we went to a title game, anywhere in the country, we would bring our fair share of fans.
"I can't believe I ate the whole thing" Homer Simpson
Based on what?
We don’t show up for home games, we don’t show up for Rose Bowls and even in the Final Four we have the smallest crowd.
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 10:41 PM PST up reply actions
We're 2-0 against the SEC the last two years!
Formerly ryebreadraz
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 7, 2010 9:10 PM PST up reply actions
Well, Bruins, I hope this was instructive
I hope that none of you who were in contact with the verbal diarrhea coming over the airwaves suffered any long-term damage.
I know it’s hard to shed a habit that has been a part of your life since childhood, but all it would take to get rid of the insipid announcers would be a movement, wait, wrong word – not a movement but a groundswell of opposition to stupid statements in the booth. Maybe not in our lifetimes, but for the sake of our children we must get rid of the Herbies of the airwaves.
couple pictures from where i was, what an atmosphere
my dad happened to see CRN and got picture on his phone while he was out making a beer run, what a great day!
http://twitpic.com/x69jc
William Doolittle at your service, a.k.a. will do.
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