2010 Bruin Football Kickoff Podcast Open Thread (6 pm PDT)

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Sep 1, 2010 5:25 PM PDT in BN Podcasts

The BruinsNation football podcast is back and after an eventful offseason, we've got plenty to talk about. Tonight at 6 pm PDT, we'll discuss the entire offseason. That includes the NCAA's penalties on USC, the revolver being introduced to the UCLA program, injuries, suspensions and what the Bruins have to look forward to in 2010. In CRN's third season, the Bruin faithful are looking for continued improvement so what needs to happen for the Bruins to make that improvement and what could stop them from it.

All of that offseason talk gives way to talk about the opening of the 2010 season when the Bruins square off against Kansas St. on Saturday. To help us preview this weekend's game we'll be joined by TB from BringOnTheCats, SBN's K-State home base where they've been churning out great stuff all week. He'll give us the lowdown on the Wildcats and help of make sense of what the Bruins will line up against in Manhattan.

This is your podcast open thread so ad your comments and questions that we'll answer or work into the show. It should be a fun night so take part. As is always the case, you can listen live by clicking play above or you can listen afterward by clicking play or by checking out iTunes.

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Re. Kansas State

Would love to get TB’s extended thought on KSU’s LB corps. My impression of this unit from reading off season previews and notes on BOTC is that they are not very experienced. Wanted to get his thoughts on how worried at all Wildcats are about the state of their LB corps?

by Nestor on Sep 1, 2010 5:56 PM PDT reply actions

Definitely

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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Sep 1, 2010 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm worried, but the bigger issue on D for me is the D-line

Injuries and people coming back from injuries and new JUCOs do not make for a good feeling. The hope for the Cats is that the back-5 (KSU runs a 4-2-5) can cover up mistakes made up front. The 3 safties are all pretty good.

I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom. - Gen. George S. Patton

by Sean T on Sep 2, 2010 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions

Getting underway now

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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Sep 1, 2010 6:01 PM PDT reply actions

Clicked in

Another thing to talk about with TB … get his impression first hand on all the conference expansion craziness and what he thinks is the long term future of KSU program?

by Nestor on Sep 1, 2010 6:03 PM PDT reply actions

It was me ... who wrote 48 hrs ...

So not 13-9’s fault. lol

by Nestor on Sep 1, 2010 6:05 PM PDT reply actions

ya

ahah made me feel dumb

Formerly ucla13_usc9

by 03rdn9 on Sep 1, 2010 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Another topic if you guys have time to address (more UCLA specific)

Your thoughts on zone blocking … what should we be looking out for among current starters on Sat.

by Nestor on Sep 1, 2010 6:10 PM PDT reply actions

Thanks so much for coming on the show T B

Not surprisingly … well thought out, detailed, incisive answers … that we will never get via tradmed outlets.

by Nestor on Sep 1, 2010 6:33 PM PDT reply actions

Thoroughly enjoyed it

Thanks for having me, and for the compliments.

We'll carry the banner high!
Bring On The Cats

by TB on Sep 1, 2010 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Weird

I guess an “ad” for “Dish Network” came on. Hey .. this feels like the game threads from 2005. lol

by Nestor on Sep 1, 2010 6:42 PM PDT reply actions

Did it really?

I didn’t hear it. That’s so weird.

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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Sep 1, 2010 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Didn't hear anything

That’s actually really crazy…

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by 03rdn9 on Sep 1, 2010 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Yup

With about 4-5 mins left in the show.

by Nestor on Sep 1, 2010 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Guess we're going bigtime

and getting sponsors now ;-)

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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Sep 1, 2010 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions

ROFL

by Nestor on Sep 1, 2010 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Well done gents

And an awesome “guest” for next week! I am not going to spoil it by giving away the name because folks should listen to the entire show and then hear it.

by Nestor on Sep 1, 2010 6:45 PM PDT reply actions

Thanks for listening in everyone

Again, big thanks to TB for joining us.

Please share any criticisms and give us any feedback here. First podcast of the season so definitely some stuff to work on. Let us know how to make it all better.

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by Ryan Rosenblatt on Sep 1, 2010 6:46 PM PDT reply actions

Great stuff

Thanks for putting in the time guys, much appreciated. Cant wait for this weekend!

by sponkey21 on Sep 1, 2010 8:24 PM PDT reply actions

So I just re-listened to it...

…to see how it sounded, and I really apologize for how my phone was breaking up. Should have used the computer instead of the cell phone, I guess. Lesson learned.

We'll carry the banner high!
Bring On The Cats

by TB on Sep 1, 2010 8:52 PM PDT reply actions

Don’t worry man

Talkshoe is responsible for basically everything that has ever gone wrong with the podcast

Formerly ucla13_usc9

by 03rdn9 on Sep 1, 2010 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions

That's what I always say

formerly bruinhoo

by Patroclus on Sep 1, 2010 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Darn

I was going to ask if Talkshoe is good for podcasting, especially coordinating people who aren’t in the same location. Another website I’m on wants to podcast, so I was wondering if Talkshoe would be good (because we can get callers!) or if we should just skype and hit record.

by freesia39 on Sep 2, 2010 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions