BN Gameday: Texas Pre-Game Thread

by Nestor on Sep 17, 2011 9:30 AM PDT in Football

Bruins entering the Rose Bowl to take on the Longhorns in 98. Photo Credit: Donald Miralle, Getty Images.

The kickoff against the Longhorns is scheduled for 12:30 pm PST. Our game thread is going up around 12:15 pm PST and broadcast on ABC or ESPN (depending on your location). So we have some time to take in some other football action while getting ready for the Bruins (while hanging out with Ms. Mary and Mimosas).

In early action today, there is a SBN 12-Pack game between the Duke Blue Devils and Boston College. One of these teams will get a win and yes, I will check into this game because I like rooting for BC. You may also want to keep an eye on West Virginia and Maryland to see what uniforms the Terps roll out at 9:00 am PST. A rivalry game between Colorado State and Colorado kicks off at 10:30 am PST. Lastly, interesting matchup between two Tigers as Auburn takes on Clemson starting at 9:00 am PST.

If you haven't had a chance, take a look at our BN pick'em thread here. You can also check out our Texas previews here and here. You can also check out our Texas game page here.

So if you are watching other games today, share your quick takes, observations or pre-game nervous musings, here is our open thread. Have fun.

GO BRUINS.

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Since I'm in Ankara, Turkey for work for a couple weeks....

I’m watching Auburn-Clemson on ESPN America. Auburn had a 4th and 4 from around the Clemson 30 yard line. Auburn went for it and the QB nailed the WR on a route that completely fooled the Clemson safety and Auburn scored a TD. I wish we had a similar mindset on 4th down plays.

Dreaming of Westwood while in permanent exile in Virginia

by VABruin on Sep 17, 2011 9:39 AM PDT reply actions

Be good hosts, Bruins

Show the Longhorns class before the game.

Beat them good in the game.

Show them class afterward.

Go Bruins!!

greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com

by gbruin on Sep 17, 2011 9:46 AM PDT reply actions

I would expect no less from all our Bruin brethren in Southern California

Austin really rolled out the burnt orange carpet for all of us who went to see the game last year. The Texas fans were super classy and very gracious in defeat, and showed us a good time even after their team got smacked in the mouth.

by Bellerophon on Sep 17, 2011 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions

Oregon received letter of inquiry from NCAA today

Was expected. Wrist slap to follow

by insomniacslounge on Sep 17, 2011 9:54 AM PDT reply actions

I'm tailgating right now...

And it’s already crowded in my area :-) Texas fans are plentiful but polite, and (hold on— gotta get some mustard for my kielbasa :-) so far we’re drinking and playing our tailgate games n no signs of over-zealous security! Omens bode well for a great game today— Go Bruins!!

by BruinBaller88 on Sep 17, 2011 10:06 AM PDT via iPhone app reply actions

not crowded at all by us

NO traffic coming in at 10:30 and quite empty by jackie robinson and lot I.

Plenty of police but no problems

by Bruin Dad and Grad on Sep 17, 2011 11:08 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Temple is beating PSU in Philly

10-7 at the half. Very interesting.

by Nestor on Sep 17, 2011 10:17 AM PDT reply actions

Clemson is trying to come back

Their offense shows signs of life, but their defense is pretty porous.

Down 21-7 with the ball deep in Auburn territory late in the 1st half.

Dreaming of Westwood while in permanent exile in Virginia

by VABruin on Sep 17, 2011 10:18 AM PDT reply actions

Afternoon Everybody!

Soaking up just a little bit of OT at the office and then will head home to catch what I can of Iowa taking on Pitt before out game. GO BRUINS!!!!

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 17, 2011 10:21 AM PDT reply actions

Iowa just missed a FG towards the end of the half

Iowa is trailing Pitt 10-3 at half….hoping Iowa turns it down for the pool that I’m in.

Dreaming of Westwood while in permanent exile in Virginia

by VABruin on Sep 17, 2011 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions

Could Be A Rough Year For My Alma Mater

And that’s not going to fly too well in Iowa City – or the state – either.

Hope they can find a way to get it going in the second half.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 17, 2011 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions

Agreed...

Best of luck to your boys in the 2nd half.

Dreaming of Westwood while in permanent exile in Virginia

by VABruin on Sep 17, 2011 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions

"Our" game I mean

Can’t type worth a crap sometimes; especially when I’m in a hurry!

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 17, 2011 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions

I win no matter what

One of my sons and I are Bruins grads, but my two other sons are Longhorn grads. Either way I would win. I just hope this game will turn out to be a good game.

by NNL on Sep 17, 2011 10:23 AM PDT reply actions

Clemson's defense has adjusted

Getting better penetration into the Auburn backfield and putting Auburn into some ugly long downs. Clemson’s offense appears to be feeding off of the sudden stoutness of the defense and has opened up the playbook to short and long passes. Auburn’s defense just got cut apart on the most recent Clemson drive resulting in a Clemson TD. The score is tied 21-21 with a little over a minute left in the 1st half.

How do we get this type of video to our defensive line right now?

Dreaming of Westwood while in permanent exile in Virginia

by VABruin on Sep 17, 2011 10:39 AM PDT reply actions

Just hire Clemson's defense coordiator.

by NNL on Sep 17, 2011 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions

I haven't given up on Tresey yet

A bit early, I’m hoping that our boys show better execution and gelling today.

Dreaming of Westwood while in permanent exile in Virginia

by VABruin on Sep 17, 2011 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions

Agree

If ANYTHING, I want our “D” to really step it up today; to show that they’ve got some intestinal fortitude and can be a game-changer.

Los Angeles Rams and the UCLA Bruins!!!!!

by Minnesota Bruinfan on Sep 17, 2011 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions

I want them to show...

…that they have some testicular fortitude.

Time to reach down, man up, and play some defense.

by Bellerophon on Sep 17, 2011 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions

Forgive me if this has been posted elsewhere, but what's the overall UCLA-Texas record?

I know about the last 3 games, but how about before then?

by BrendonBruin on Sep 17, 2011 10:41 AM PDT reply actions

UCLA up in the series 3-2

by MathBruin on Sep 17, 2011 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions

Thanks.

by BrendonBruin on Sep 17, 2011 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions

Slightly OT

My gf and I were looking for movies to watch last night and I stumbled upon the emperor’s new groove. I realized something….

by MathBruin on Sep 17, 2011 10:43 AM PDT reply actions

Holmes doesnt wear a yellow yarmulke

by Alcides on Sep 17, 2011 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions

Ouch

Penn State just had a TD called back with a holding call… too bad.

by MathBruin on Sep 17, 2011 11:14 AM PDT reply actions

Yep

Remember Temple has never beaten PSU. EVER. They are like 0-35.

This also gives us some perspective on UCLA’s win over Temple, that was dismissed all over the place except here.

by Nestor on Sep 17, 2011 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions

WTF !

Just checked my Dish Network schedule for today and our game isn’t being televised in the Reno area. Yesterday’s post said we would be on ABC in this area. A check last night showed the game would be broadcast on ESPN-A. Today shows it’s blacked out and the Reno ABC station is broadcasting the Oklahoma game. WTF!
So far this year the Pac 12 network sucks the big 0ne. Telecasts start after the game begins and they switch away before games end. I hope the 27 million gets p.ut to good use since we can’t see half of our games on TV.

by Twothphry on Sep 17, 2011 11:20 AM PDT reply actions