U.C.L.A. vs Colorado, 2nd Half Thread
by gbruin on Nov 19, 2011 6:03 PM PST
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Just think if we played like this all the time. If we were aggressive with our play calls. If we were diverse with our personnel. If our defense played solid and created turnovers. If we executed big plays.
If we played Colorado every week.
Or if there weren't a second quarter.
The Bruins dominated the first quarter, then reverted back to form in the second but are still leading the CU Buffs at the half, 21-6.
Before the Neubs come out of their holes (presumably dusted with Utah snow), let's remember we have a second half to go. Oh, and we also have 3 years and 10 games of history behind us already. The real if is: if games like this weren't the exception, then we'd all be Neubs.
Overall, it was a good first half. It took two plays to score our first TD, and one play to score our second. Kevin Prince ran like Tebow and threw like Brady. Johnathan Franklin and Derrick Coleman were strong. Shaq Evans, Joe Fauria, Nelson Rosario, and Taylor Embree all caught passes. Eric Kendricks, Donovan Carter, Keenan Graham, Iuta Tepa, and Datone Jones all had tackles for losses. Embree had actual return yards in the punt game.
But after a great start, we still saw the usual assortment of missed tackles, bad pass coverage, and, of course, penalties, penalties, penalties.
Let's hope the Bruins find that same intensity they brought out of the tunnel to start the game for the second half. Let's have a big finish to honor our seniors and build some momentum for next Saturday's game. Unfortunately, it won't be against Colorado.
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Neubs
Remember we are at home. That is the key. We can win at home, on the road 3 wins in four years in Pac 10/12.
Uh, we know how to lose at home, too.
do you think this game is safely put away?
I’m just pleased we get the ball to start the half. I think we will score and get some comfort.
sjh
Which is only 3 more than CU has in that time frame
How can any Bruin fan think that is acceptable?
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
I would say Mainly instead of Also
This is the worst defense we’ve played all year. Worse than SJSU.
"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen
Another embarrassment on national TV
Unless maybe we hire Urban Meyer out from under OSU before the PAC12 title game.
We get more money if they get to the BCS championship game, right?
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Money is not our problem...
how MAC is spending it certainly is!
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
Max payout is if both Oregon and Stanford get BCS Bids
If they both win out, that should happen.
formerly bruinhoo
For all you newer folk,
this is what it looked like in the good old days. My good old days, that is.
Prince is hurting. That redshirt is loosening up on Hundley.
I am worried.
"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen
Logic says Crissman.
But do you honestly expect that from the staff?
"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen
really good example of what is wrong with the coaching
Prince is clearly hurt, and they still run a a read play for him. They can’t even seem to make the correct adjustments at any point.
The kid is gutty as hell and having a good day but Prince's precision passing is atrocious.
The jump ball is literally the easiest pass to throw on the field.
"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen
Not the first time he's under-thrown a jump ball
The leg probably didn’t help in that instance though.
"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen
How seats aside, all i'm thinking is...
…figure it out fellas for the sc game.
The holes are pretty big for anyone
not trying to take anything away from Prince, but if he is injured, I would rather see someone else take the hits.
Flutie right
Prince’s passing woes are in part dictated by our play calling. He has to throw in very predictable places.
sjh
Damn, he had 2 hands on the ball and then took one off to steady himself.
Keep the hands on the ball!
Barr is UCLA's best blocker in space, IMO.
Noticeably different when he is on the edge than Rosario or Evans or Embree.
"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen
Definitely. But he is usually coming out of the backfield, whereas Barr is lined up at receiver.
Different role. But they’re both solid.
"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen
Hansen got MMMBopped
Sorry,had to do it.
I haven't banned anyone before
but if that song isn’t out of my head by the 4th quarter…
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
no, i dont want the second string qb
He could be better then their starter
by bruin1995 on Nov 19, 2011 6:35 PM PST via mobile reply actions
they will probably focus on the run now
which is really probably their strength, and our bigger weakness
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
get rid of RN
If he goes 6 and 6
by bruin1995 on Nov 19, 2011 6:37 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Should they? Absolutely
Will they? Who knows. I have zero faith in Guerrerror.
My hope is Dan is sacked first, and the new AD picks a new coach.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
CU players with their hands on their hips
There is too much oxygen for them in Pasadena.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
I remember the 2002 UCLA-Colorado game at the Rose Bowl
The UCLA players were huddled around the fog fans and oxygen trying to recover and the entire Colorado team was standing at the edge of the sidelines, ready to go. You just knew what was going to happen.
We had 2 TDs in 3 plays, and 3 in 15 plays. Since then, zero in 31 plays
Not exactly keeping the pressure on.
Neubs will just call the 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarters "garbage time"
Even though our starters are all still in.
We turned the corner in the first
no need to keep turning after that.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
This game is a Neub job gone bad
Lopsided and it just doesn’t feel natural
by DrJay32 on Nov 19, 2011 6:44 PM PST via mobile reply actions
why couldntthey do any of this last week
by bruin1995 on Nov 19, 2011 6:45 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I actually like Versus better than Fox
Picture seems clearer and colors more saturated.
Thank you Comcast
For buying NBC Universal and bringing it down to your level of incompetence.
You know you're playing bad when the feed cuts out.
"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen
So I guess we missed 3rd and 15, then punted?
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Ok...who coated the NBC trailer cables with peanut butter again...
the Pasedena squirrels are having a field day
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
Same here in Denver
(it’s like a roll call)
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Can we go back to the Tee shirt commercial?!
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
It's a bottle opener
We can relate
by DrJay32 on Nov 19, 2011 6:51 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
coleman is the man
He should get the ball more
by bruin1995 on Nov 19, 2011 6:51 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I think someone accidentally replaced the game feed
with a porno
Troy is burning
by bruinbasketball on Nov 19, 2011 6:51 PM PST reply actions
A mind is a terrible thing to waste
by DrJay32 on Nov 19, 2011 6:54 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Because real beer doesn't come in a twist off
by DrJay32 on Nov 19, 2011 6:55 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Real beer just came from my kegerator during the last commercial
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Who made that call?
Is he in our staff?
by DrJay32 on Nov 19, 2011 6:57 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Wow, has anyone heard of this Fauria guy?
He is good.
is foreya a jr
I hope he’s a sophomore
by bruin1995 on Nov 19, 2011 6:58 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Fauria is a beast
We should throw to him 42 times a game
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Nice beating up on a jc team
This game means NOTHING.
How badly does SC beat us next week
I've said it before
and I don’t often compliment *$c, but for a team with “nothing” to play for, they have been playing tough all year long. I see no reason why they wouldn’t turn it up more next week.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
i was the only one
That showed up for that
by bruin1995 on Nov 19, 2011 7:04 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I meant, missing tackles is normal for us.
which isn’t very good.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Good defenses stay under 10.
From my experience at least.
Though an aggressive style leads to more misses; but that isn’t the case in the UCLA defense.
"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen
Pop top girl
Obviously had a Neub job
by DrJay32 on Nov 19, 2011 7:03 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Prime ticket
UA 14 ASU 0
Midway thru1st
JC! Erickson is a fool
CU is dreadful
I just looked – their road games
Loss at Hawaii 34-17
Loss at tOSU 37-17
Loss at Stanford 48-7
Loss at UW 52-24
Loss at ASU 48-14
So this looks to be their best showing on the road, even with our last TD
what are the chances
We don’t get embarrassed at Suc
by bruin1995 on Nov 19, 2011 7:10 PM PST via mobile reply actions
LOL
Me: “Why can’t we do that more?”
Hubs: “We’re playing Colorado. I cannot emphasize this enough.”
If AU upset ASU, I so look forward to the possibilty of getting eliminated from a bowl by Oregon.
"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen
Actually Utah
Will rep the PAC 12 South, they will play this CO next week
Aren't we a game up?
What is the 3 way tiebreak?
I’m excited about the impending disappointment.
"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen
Yes but if we lose to SUC
they win the tiebreak
ASU wins the 3-way tiebreaker
in the 2-way, we win over ASU, but Utah has the tiebreaker over us.
formerly bruinhoo
Great effort by Rosario
38-6
We have now reached Colorado’s AVERAGE of points given up.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Why?
The game cannot end on a good note, we must have a critical injury.
When Franklin came up hobbling on his last run, I thought that might be it.
Jerry RiceJr time, damnit.
and also make sure every senior that will not return next year gets a chance to play
Crissman has earned it
No doubt about it.
Nelson Rosario with YAC?
Strange things happening tonight…
by Showcase Showdown on Nov 19, 2011 7:16 PM PST reply actions
I feel badly for Colorado
Lots of friends here graduated from there, and the people at Ralphie Report are good guys.
Hope they get their program back soon.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
It's early, but I'd agree with you.
Hiring a former receiver who has had various assistant coaching duties at CU and UCLA but no head coaching experience sounds suspicious to me
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
No qualifications to lead a major program
Let alone rebuild one.
The PAC 12 needs them to be a fcrce
Two really good catches
One handed on this, over the shoulder on the last.
so the rivalry games...
UW v WSU for the Apple cup, Furd v. Cal for the Axe, Us and the Trog for the Victory Bell. What will Colorado v Utah play for? The Snow Globe?
My two favorite teams are UCLA and whoever is playing $C.
Perhaps the "Golden Oxygen Tank" or a big ole bucket of "Rocky Mountain Oysters"?
Dreaming of Westwood while in permanent exile in Virginia
we play suc in Nov
And Oregano in Dec and maybe Penn St in Jan
Nice win for the Bruins
Good energy here in the RB. Still think we will be blown out next week especially with how SC is handling Oregon at Autzen.
Go Bruins!
by Bruin1996 on Nov 19, 2011 7:21 PM PST via mobile reply actions
At home against a bad team
we can win. Good thing this game wasn’t on the road
Malcolm Jones with the TD
hard drive by Jones and the line!
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Great to see him come in prepared to go and ready to make an impact
So worried he would be discouraged under the current regime, even though RB is clearly our strongest position.
Boom!
Fire Neu now so he can end on a positive note.
by DrJay32 on Nov 19, 2011 7:22 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Coach Neuheisel will address the Bruin Nation after the game
Hmmm.. What will he say
Go Bruins!
by Bruin1996 on Nov 19, 2011 7:24 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Beat SC, win Pac 12 championship game, win the Rose Bowl
Only way to save his job
Go Bruins!
by Bruin1996 on Nov 19, 2011 7:26 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Quoted from the PA announcer
Go Bruins!
by Bruin1996 on Nov 19, 2011 7:25 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
just that he's not going to run and hide like he has been lately
it will be a thank you for sticking with us, we have turned the corner. We can win the division and we are bowl eligible speech.
sjh
maybe we can lose to wyoming again in vegas
EmbarASSing
by bruin1995 on Nov 19, 2011 7:27 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
$C scores again, they are on the verge of an Oregon beatdown
Next week should be …..interesting.
We are screwed next week!
Go Bruins!
by Bruin1996 on Nov 19, 2011 7:29 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
too little
too late
but great to see the seniors representing themselves well.
by mwright84 on Nov 19, 2011 7:28 PM PST via iPhone app reply actions
It's interesting....
I don’t think too many people would have been upset at the start of the year if you had told them we’d be 6-5 heading in to the USC game.
Problem’s been our showing in those 5. This team should easily be 8-3 and have the Pac-12 South wrapped up.
I still can’t get my mind around the fact that if somehow UCLA wins next week, and/or Utah and ASU lose one more game, we’re in the Pac-12 championship game. That’s just bizarre.
This year
the PAC-12 South was gift wrapped. What a wasted opportunity.
We have the talent to have beaten everyone but Stanford
and we should have played them much closer.
sjh
Awesome
I think it will be interesting to read it from you. I think you can follow our format. Yeah?
It's just the 5 questions right?
Defense repared to play, 60 minutes, catching opponents off guard on offense, execution and looking like they know what they’re doing.
I’ll look up a couple of other posts for reference.
"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen
Six questions
Here they are:
1) Is our defense prepared for each and every team we play?
2) Do we call offensive plays to catch our opponents off guard?
3) Do our players look like they know what they should be doing at all times?
4) Do our players play for 60 G-D minutes every game?
5) Do our players execute?
6) Do we have leaders on the field?
And here are previous posts.
What do you think?
I'm on it.
When should I aim to get it posted? Tomorrow afternoon or so?
"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen
That'd be perfect
I am really curious to see how it comes. gb has been the only one this season who has subbed in for me. You can read the posts if you need to see how we have been grading but with your sharp eye, I think this could be fun.
Plus you actually get a “win” to reflect on. :-)
I'll do what I can.
This was the worst team UCLA’s played, but also the best game they’ve played.
Have to balance those 2 out.
"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen
Since it one of the last games of the year, I think I'd be a year away from a repeat visit.
"I have one word for you...Be careful."
-Jose Guillen
I'd guess the line will probably open somewhere around 19
…and then probably move up from there.
Biggest margin of victory ever for CTSS, and biggest since 11-14-09 at WSU (43-7)
We have definitely turned the corner.
Turn enough corners
And you’re right back where you started
by DrJay32 on Nov 19, 2011 7:44 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Fox, are you taking a "Stat's for Geezers" course?
You’ve become so empirical — have really done a great job keeping things in context.
sjh
There are only a couple of numbers involved in CTSS's big wins.
It’s not too hard to keep track of those
UVa running a 2-minute drill on Florida State
down 6, at the FSU 27 with 1:27 to go
formerly bruinhoo
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