2011 U.C.L.A. Football: Pac-12 Media Day Open Thread
by gbruin on Jul 26, 2011 8:30 AM PDT
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PrintThe Pac-12 Bicostal Media Tour begins today with Pac-12 Media Day in Los Angeles, at the Fox Studios in Century City. Each Pac-12 team will be represented by the head coach and one player, and will be available to the media for 15 minutes for questions.
Keeping with the Pac-12's advances into modern times, the entire press conference will be shown on a free live video stream, beginning at 9am PDT. For our Bruins, Coach Rick Neuheisel will be joined by Johnathan Franklin, and they will have their turn at the podium at 11:30 am PDT. The schedule for the press conference can be seen here. Even better, the event will be hosted by Gus Johnson. Yes, this Gus Johnson.
But back to football.
You can watch the video of the presser liveor on demandat the Pac-12 video site (just in case my embedded video below isn't working - and if it is, all credit goes to Telemachus).
Today's press conference will introduce the North Division first, followed by the South and our two new conference mates, Colorado and Utah. Commissioner Larry Scott will open the event with some comments and a video, and then it goes directly to the teams, with Cal leading off.
Scott's schedule allows for 5 minutes for himself, so I don't expect that he will offer any new details on the pending TV contract. On the other hand, Oregon Coach Chip Kelly (9:20am) may be wishing he had only 5 minutes, as he is likely to get a load of questions regarding Will Lyles. Look for Chip to stare down the questioner, not answer the question, and try to shift the topic back to his team.
Other highlights from the press conference should include Stanford at 9:50 so everyone can ask Andrew Luck what the hell he was thinking; Wazzu at 10:20 so everyone can take a bathroom break; and those people across town at 11:45 who will rant and rant about Ohio State and wonder why they got so unjustly hammered. And in doing so, they will have unwittingly answered their own question.
Following today's presser, Larry Scott's 2nd Annual Travelling Pac-12 Road Show will jet east for appearances in Bristol and New York City on Wednesday and Thursday.
Coach Neuheisel's schedule with tWWL on Wednesday will keep him busy. Note, all these times below are Eastern, so the live Sports Center segment will be at 7:40am in Los Angeles.
| 9:10am | ESPNU Taped Segment |
| 9:40am | The Herd Taped Segment |
| 10:15am | GameDay Taped Segment |
| 10:40am | SportsCenter (live) ESPN |
| 10:50am | twitter chat Twitter.com/SportsCenter |
| 11:20am | ESPNU College Football Podcast Taped Segment |
| 11:45am | Scott Van Pelt Radio Show Taped Segment |
| 12:30pm | ESPN.com Page 2 ESPN.com/Page2 |
| 1:00pm | College Football Live Taped Segment |
| 1:35pm | Doug Gottlieb Radio Show Taped Segment |
College football is getting really really close!! I am looking forward to hearing what Neuheisel has to say today. Join us for the press conference here and feel free to post your comments below in our open thread.
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Telemachus is a genius
He’s the one who got the live feed working. Sweet!
And though I wasn’t initially a proponent of expansion, it’s pretty cool seeing Ralphie charging the field in Boulder as part of that video.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Yeah, kinda hard to picture the Utes leading a Ute on ropes out onto the field.
Not exactly politically correct, is it?
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Yeah
but apparently kegs, happy hours, and being drunk are all illegal!
I don't need to be drunk
but kegs are simply a more efficient, economical, and environmentally friendly choice.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Agreed
Especially for college. I think Happy Hours in Westwood with the free appetizers were my dinner for two years. Think Acapulco’s: One dollar for a margarita and all the mini tostadas I could eat.
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$2 pitchers!?!
I think the best deal in Westwood atm is $3 pints.
Strattons
Which became Madisons (and now it’s Barney’s Beanery or something) use to have $1 pint nights on Tuesdays. Good times.
Strattons!!
Spent many a Tuesday night there. Too bad that place can never keep a liquor permit.
"Daunting schedule"..."Presbyterian"
Bwaaahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!
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Chip trying to defer all Cheating questions with his opening statement.
I don’t think that’ll work.
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Running about 20 min behind schedule
Was hoping to watch Rick and JetSki before going to a stupid work meeting for an hour.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Hi luv!
Did you make it over to the studios?
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Whoa. Andrew Luck with the neck beard.
Not a great look for me. But the Mennonites will like it.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Lots of Bruin highlights
Oh wait. Umm. Uh, never mind.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
The Washington schools working hard to get us back on schedule
Gee, a ten minute break before the South schools. I guess we really are 2 separate divisions now.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Yes, EVERY game should be on TV.
I feel like I got really lucky last season with Comcast, I was really worried there’d be one game somewhere we’d wind up missing.
Ok, off to my meeting
keep LA Bruin and myself updated. I’ll watch the replay when I get back in a couple hours.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Totally zoned out during Arizona
Ears perked up when I heard “Desert Swarm may return to the desert”
LOL
fauxjohnmadden Faux John Madden
Stanford QB Andrew Luck states this will be his last year in school, unless of course the Panthers get the #1 pick again.
LOL Erickson
“The media poll has you to finish second in the South. What happens if you don’t finish second?”
Erickson: “I don’t care.”
Wait what?
I spaced out and then heard the CU coach say UCLA. What did he say?
Is it ironic that I'm in a head injury lecture when the Bruins come up?
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
What do the Bruins have to do to get the fans excited?
“beat Houston. We play the next week against SJSU”
"How have sanctions across town affected recruiting?"
“I haven’t noticed anything… the sanctions didn’t play into it at all this year. Their numbers will be down, we will wait and see.
At the end of the day, it’s all about us."
Asking Jonathan about the new excessive celebration rule
“Just have to be conscious. I want to celebrate with my team”
Who is the dumb ass
who keeps asking about the celebration rule? Waste of time.
But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.
Brett Hundley
Knee surgery on Wednesday – torn meniscus. Out 3-4 weeks. Hope to be back 2nd half of camp, hurt himself playing basketball.
Kevin Prince, Brehaut, Crissman, Bell
Fight for the QB spot
“Difference to me is the guy has all the intangibles to play it well.”
LOL
“Has the ability to throw it to the guy in the same colored jersey accurately”
“The team wants to follow that guy” (QB)
Did he just say
Kevin Prince to take the first snap?
First day of practice
Who will line up?
“We will flip a coin. haha. I think it will be Kevin Prince. But richard will be right there, and it will be a battle”
Yikes
Kevin Prince will likely start. I am over it. I just want to suceed like veryone lese. I lovem both.
DGB
"Has it been a little more difficult that anticpated to turn this around"
“that’s fair to say.”
“we’ve had some good recruiting classes. We just haven’t turned the corner to the extent possible. I thougth we were on the verge in 2009 with the bowl win. Last year took a step backward…”
“this is a great challenge. I have a real stake in this. It’s not just my job, it’s my alma mater, it’s my dream to be head coach at UCLA.”
For Jonathan
“Always been a quiet player, are you ready to be a vocal leader?”
“Yes sir. I have no choice but to. Rahim and Akeem are gone, I have to be that guy to bring a spark tot he team, carry them to the top. I’m ready for that challenge, that’s why I came to UCLA”
I love this kid
He is good. Hold on to the rock, and he will be great.
But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.
Come on and let me know
should I stay or should I go?
But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.
Get your hot dogs ready
for the ketchup and mustard
Flame Kitten:
“I still don’t know how to coach, but I know how to cheat, I learned from the best. Isn’t Matt Barkley cute? Any questions?”
But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.
by tasser10 on Jul 26, 2011 11:54 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I've always wanted to ask Matt
“How does it feel to be completely forgotten as a college QB due to Andrew Luck”
"Marc has to get right. until he gets right, he won't be back with the program"
He’s not allowed to train with the team.
STFU Kittent
He’s still talking. No one cares you useless blowhard.
But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.
$C also has the most NFL busts in CFB history
pac12 Pac-12 Conference
USC coach @Lane_Kiffin: The nine players that went in the 2011 NFL Draft made USC the program with the most picks in CFB history. #Pac12
"The true athlete should have character, not be a character."- John Wooden
"Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation."- Michael Jordan
twitter:@firstto100
Unreal
he’s going through his whole roster. What a douche.
But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.
He's still talking
8 minutes and going. What an asswipe.
But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.
one minute left for questions.
Missed the end of Neu, but glad I missed Lame’s filibuster.
Go Bruins!
Anyone else think
Barkley’s voice sounds eerily similar to Cheatey Petey’s?
"The true athlete should have character, not be a character."- John Wooden
"Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation."- Michael Jordan
twitter:@firstto100
and for the lovely
multigrain bread
But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.
""To get a degree from a private university"
Is that supposed to be some kind of good thing?
Go Bruins!
it is in their mind
Country club mentality
But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.
Q: "it's a year later about a myth to debunk"
“One myth… well he (kiffy) has been in the same place for two years in a row now.”
With regards to matt, we've heard the word Heisman thrown around
Where do you think Matt sits in the conference of quarterbacks?
Kiffy: “blah blah Matt is on schedule but those variables he can’t control are up to us, playing good defense, converting 3rd down blah blah blah”
What I almost thought I'd hear
“It’s a shame to take away the team from their classes, since they’re all here for degrees.”
Kiffin: And on your way out from today's conference, please pick up a copy of my book!
by Telemachus on Jul 26, 2011 12:09 PM PDT reply actions 9 recs
I love that every other coach spoke briefly allowing for questions.
Except Lame. He sure knows how to ingratiate himself to the media.
Go Bruins!
Q: Has recruiting improved since jointing the pac-12?
“Big time. Since the announcement we’ve had 7 verbal commits, many of those players we wouldn’t have been able to get without BCS conference affiliation.”
“Norm Chow has also been a big impact for us to get commitments from some very big players.”
Well CU and Utah
Welcome to a conference with *$c
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