Game Thread for Utah Utes vs. UCLA Bruins: The Minutes Question
by DCBruins on Jan 26, 2012 7:12 PM PST
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PrintUtah Utes at UCLA Bruins, Jan 26, 2012 7:30 PM PST
The program that does this automatically lists the game as at UCLA. While we may be the home team officially I don't feel comfortable ever listing us as such when we play at the Sports Arena. Tonight's game is at 7:32 p.m. on Prime Ticket with Joel Meyers and Don MacLean. As mentioned earlier, Utah has not won a game this year on the road.
Bruins Nation articles are on the side. The official preview is here and gametracker is here. The Utah Utes preview is here. David Wear tweaked his knee and is listed as probable tonight but I would be shocked if he does not play.
The bigger question is how many minutes will the starters play. As CBH has said UCLA's only way to get to the NCAA tournament is to win the Pac-12 tournament, that seems to mean playing a lot of players. For 3 or 4 games in as many days would be tough for the players if they are playing 30+ for each game. Will Stover and Powell see more early minutes tonight? Stover's energy has been a big plus.
Go Bruins.
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Proud
to be here, albeit almost numb from the years of unnecessary pain.
Go Bruins!
by HighDesertBruin on Jan 26, 2012 7:28 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
May check in on the thread
but so far able to resist watching.
Roses are red, violets are blue...f*** $C.
Josh Smith
I know it is not going to happen. I want to see Josh in the starting line-up.
I want to see Josh
DESERVE to be in the game AT ALL.
Yes, he’s just a young man. But so, too, are those of his teammates — and opponents — who are willing to give 100%.
CBH has to stop coddling ethos big emo baby. (“Songs I’m Tired Of” for $1,000, Alex.)
by HighDesertBruin on Jan 26, 2012 7:34 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
ethos?
I have no idea how Swype and I combined to get “ethos” when the intent was “that.”
by HighDesertBruin on Jan 26, 2012 7:53 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Maybe smith
Should play left tackle
by Darthruv9 on Jan 26, 2012 7:21 PM PST via mobile reply actions
What if they played a game
and you were the only one to show up?
by Gen2Bruin1987 on Jan 26, 2012 7:21 PM PST via iPhone app reply actions
I was in a community theater show a long time ago
and one of the performers peeked out into the house and asked a question that no one could answer: “What’s the singular for audience?”
But the show went on.
Miserable pessimism
Weak opponent, like ASU. Josh will have a “big” game (at least for him) and Howland will continue on the same plan. Stover will get decent minutes, but in the next big game, forget it.
I’ll throw in, BH will plan MAN D all night and our W will convince him that the team is improving. There will be no practicing zone. Next tough opponent, especially on the road, will be more Bruin heart-ache.
Want to observe Powell body language. Rumors, rumors, rumors.
Please, Ben, prove me wrong!
OT: Does clicking the ad's on BN
Give any money to the site? If so, I am clicking away. Cruise.com came up and I was already on the site trying to plan our vacation.. while waiting for our game thread to come on.
DGB
Not us us ... lol
to SBN. We haven’t collected any $ from BN since it’s launch 6+ years ago. Not doing it for the $. :-)
I think those of us that are about to partake in this game
Deserve some sort of compensation though.
Good one, Ty
This game is not on TV locally. I suspect that if the telecast didn’t go because of some technical glitch that both people who were going to watch it might be disappointed. That said, is it going to be on any computer channel?
It's halloween
Crowd dressed up as chairs.
by Tydides on Jan 26, 2012 7:34 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Chianti never understood ...
that there are almost zero Bruins who wanted to see games at USC’s home court.
Not securing the Forum was a monumental failure.
Bruins hate the Sports Arena.
My understanding has been
the Forum WAS an option, but Chianti Dan didn’t act fast enough.
Is this incorrect?
by HighDesertBruin on Jan 26, 2012 7:47 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
The Forum
We were going to play in the Forum, but it was sold to Madison Square Garden (MSG) and turned into a venue that wouldn’t support basketball
Wish all the games were at the Honda Center, been to a couple of games their with the family, everyone had a great time.
Ah, OK.
Surprised to discover something I can’t blame on Guerror.
Indeed, playing all our “home” games st the Honda Center would have been MUCH better.
I’m sure our astronomically out of touch athletic disrespecter, however, figured that would compromise attendance.
Genius.
by HighDesertBruin on Jan 26, 2012 7:58 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
MSG bought rights
but don’t believe they followed through with the remodeling. Forum is in limbo right now.
by Gen2Bruin1987 on Jan 26, 2012 8:25 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Yep, that is why they don't win
Their best chance is to hit threes. Did not say they were good at it. There is a reason they have not won on the road.
I'm late
Has anyone made any “feed Josh Smith (the ball)” jokes yet?
I have the Sons of Westwood on my iPod in my "favorites" playlist ...
http://sonsofwestwood.wordpress.com
Following from Bend, Oregon
and no luck so far finding a streaming source for the audio of the game (and me cable isn’t carrying it). Any help will be greatly appreciated. (Masochists are highly dependent on enablers.)
by HighDesertBruin on Jan 26, 2012 7:43 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Not supposed to give a link
but it would be wise to look into what Bruin15 said at 8:09 during this gamethread. :P
Roses are red, violets are blue...f*** $C.
17-11 Bruins
I don’t know if it’s because Utah is so bad or because Howland is essentially a lame duck, but it’s really difficult to get excited for this.
That foul call was ridiculious
He got the call at home, now way on the road
DAM
Powell already out. starters back at 10:24
He invented the library
Which is why the world’s first ever library at UCLA is named after him.
I have the Sons of Westwood on my iPod in my "favorites" playlist ...
http://sonsofwestwood.wordpress.com
If Stover does not play in the first half
is he being punished for his tweet?
his explanation of the tweet is proper
was posting an article about himself — not criticizing cbh.
he is a great kid. If he’s punished for this, it sucks.
sjh
Hope not
Although he definitely deserves to be reprimanded if it was an attack.
I have the Sons of Westwood on my iPod in my "favorites" playlist ...
http://sonsofwestwood.wordpress.com
it did talk about him highly
So i can dig that.
I have the Sons of Westwood on my iPod in my "favorites" playlist ...
http://sonsofwestwood.wordpress.com
He does and that is why CBH says he does not play more
it leaves him out of position for rebounding.
This makes sense on one hand...
CBH, a fundamentals coach.
On the other hand, Dragovic, Nelson.
Nestor.....
Watching the game on my Droid on my WiFi. Not a bad picture. I think it’s actually better than on my PC
Been a Bruin since birth
Longtime...
What’s the web address of the feed you’re watching?
by HighDesertBruin on Jan 26, 2012 8:10 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
HighDesert
Where in the high desert are you?
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Central Oregon
Bend, to be specific.
by HighDesertBruin on Jan 26, 2012 8:24 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
That isn't the high desert I was guessing
Ha ha. I grew up in Lancaster. LongtimeBru is near there, too.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Very different high desert.
Longtime is near which high desert?
by HighDesertBruin on Jan 26, 2012 8:29 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I can't get that to work on my Droid.
Did you d/l something to use the second of the two links?
Roses are red, violets are blue...f*** $C.
My Droid didn't like that.
Hadn’t heard of Dolphin – will get it. Thanks.
Roses are red, violets are blue...f*** $C.
Phone still doesn't like it
even within Dolphin – looks like it wants a flash plugin, but I don’t see one on Dolphin’s list of add-ons, and honestly don’t care enough about the game to play with it more tonight – I’d rather sleep. May play with it in the next few days to see if I can get it to work. Thanks for the tip.
Roses are red, violets are blue...f*** $C.
Flash is a seperate download from the android market
You’ll need that if it is not already installed on your phone for the stream video to play.
formerly bruinhoo
Thanks.
Tuned on just in time for halftime.
by HighDesertBruin on Jan 26, 2012 8:26 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
LOL
Donny Mac: “Both Wears are coached to be great rebounders (at the offensive end)” “They really know how to get position (at the offensive end)”
Smith is playing well but
Stover is as well. No more Wear at 5 please
Good Night Bruin Brothers and Sisters
I fly early, tomorrow. Tulsa to Denver to SFO. Gbruin, it will be a pleasure to share your space if only for an your.
sjh
What time will you come through.
I’ll stand in my yard and do an 8-Clap at all the planes going over.
Hope it’s a longer layover next time.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Land around 10:30 take off 11:30
Maybe next time can plan a longer lay over if we can get together. Problem is the airport seems to be in another state.
sjh
It almost is.
The reason why it’s there is a case study in dirty politics.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Anyone know of a subscription to get the games, though?
Anything I can pay for. I won’t get cable (I’m still poor, guys.)
I have the Sons of Westwood on my iPod in my "favorites" playlist ...
http://sonsofwestwood.wordpress.com
Ed O'Bannon honorary captain
Nice halftime speech.
Proud he is a Bruin.
Big cheer for him getting his degree.
by Bruin Dad and Grad on Jan 26, 2012 8:19 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Too bad their are so few fans
by Bruin Dad and Grad on Jan 26, 2012 8:21 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I remember seeing Ed in Manhattan Beach and saying "hey, Charles!"
Not a high point.
Hail to the Hills of Westwood.
I think he cracked a smile when Mrs. Hilliard corrected me.
Hail to the Hills of Westwood.
That's ok
First time I met him on campus, I said “Hey Shon!” thinking he was “Shon Tarver.” Not a high point for me either but he was more than gracious. Got to know him well while we were in school!
So at least he's used to it.
I got a do over as well. He holds no grudges.
Hail to the Hills of Westwood.
Tough loss tonight, guys.
Really thought we had this one.
I have the Sons of Westwood on my iPod in my "favorites" playlist ...
http://sonsofwestwood.wordpress.com
We still have 20 minutes
in which to give it away. I haven’t watched a second of tonight’s game to see how we’re playing…but don’t rule it out.
Roses are red, violets are blue...f*** $C.
Sports Arena is DEAD
Really was quiet until the half
by Bruin Dad and Grad on Jan 26, 2012 8:24 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Dear advertisers
Could younpls stop scaring my kid with scary movie trailers, mesothelioma adverts and 4 hour erections.
Hail to the Hills of Westwood.
More cutaway shots of the song girls is good, though.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Howland? Ribs?
Anyone ever remember a UCLA MBB coach doing a TV ad??
How many can the Wooden Center hold for basketball?
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
The SPTR
are giving Josh every call. At home this works on the road, I don’t think he is at the FT line yet
Awesome fast break
I think Laz was a foot from the rim when he dished to JA who was no longer looking for a pass.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
20 point lead
an interview with Ed O (or Charles, or Shon) after the timeout.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
No, that's normal for CBH
Good players need to feel the pine for humbleness.
Been a Bruin since birth
The only good thing about this game
Was able to listen and watch Ed O and think about those good days.
I really didn't know him all that well
He was before BN but after I cancelled my subscription to the fishwrap, so I really was in an information hole regarding UCLA.
From what I read, though, he seems like the quintessential Bruin, and ranks with the all time greats.
"nothing but a pick up game"
Hail to the Hills of Westwood.
In the building tonight
Tyus Edney, Mitchell Butler, Ed O’Bannon, and Don MacLean.
All we need is a center.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Yeah
This is ridiculious. This is a bad time. Offense looks nice but hard to take much from this game.
It's late here in Geezerville
Can I trust you guys to take care of business? I got worn out today riding roller coasters at Busch Gardens, and I need some rest.
i went on that last may
very fun, that park has a harry potter part too which was cool to look at
being a 90s kid
harry potter was a huge part of my childhood, so i loved it, didn’t get to ride the ride though because it was insanely crowded.
The Hrry Potter stuff was under construction when we were there
a fact my son reminds me of with some regularity
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
I like that one
My current favorite is Manta at Sea World. There are a couple at Cedar Point in Ohio (I can’t say the city name because of the scandal, but it rhymes with Bandusky) – Top Thrill Dragster and Millennium Force. Check them on You Tube.
Busch Gardens now has Cheetah Chase, which is a nice, mellow ride. Sheikra is another good one, but I still lean toward Montu, a foot dangler with seven inversions.
Being retired is nice.
Goliath.
A mean drop in the beginning and a hard g-force spin near the end. It was the spin that did me in
Been a Bruin since birth
x2 has to be the best ride at magic mountain
roller coaster that has seats that flip you, so fun
haha thats why i always ride it first
how bout tatsu? that ride is super fun too
Only if I get to put away 3 stuffed burritos and some Mac n cheese beforehand........
Technicolor yawn on deck….
I was going to recommend Mr Toads Wild Ride.
Always a classic. Oh and can’t forget Peter Pan
Been a Bruin since birth
Thanks for the digression, brothers. Now I must get my beauty sleep.
Good win tonight. Any win is a good win.
"One of the better officials in the conference"
That’s like saying arsenic is one of the less poisonous poisons.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
thread check in
Just to say hi from NY. Can’t watch game but sending love and sympathies to you crazy masochists!
But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.
by tasser10 on Jan 26, 2012 8:53 PM PST via mobile reply actions
That is a first
I wonder who is the 5 and who is the 4
smith and stover in
And Smith is jumping.
by Bruin Dad and Grad on Jan 26, 2012 8:59 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Is Josh the PF in this lineup?
by Gen2Bruin1987 on Jan 26, 2012 8:59 PM PST via iPhone app reply actions
Yeah
This could be fun David Wear at 3. That lineup would be huge.
I meant if we did that
NOt a good idea generally but this is so over.
Women's BB playing in Boulder this weekend
nd I’m working both days. I would have gone to that one.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Wash St getting thumped by Ariz.
Remember WSU cleaned Stanford’s clock last week. Wacky Pac-12.
Stover doing a good job tonight on Dreb
Let’s see on FTs
Maybe the FT line he uses in practice is 8 inches too close
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Blake Arnet would've gotten so much playing time this year!
by Objection Penguin on Jan 26, 2012 9:13 PM PST reply actions
Could have been one of the top 20-30 guys off the bench
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Final: U.C.L.A. 76, Utah 49
Utah is really having a rough year. But like Fox said, any win is a good win.
greg in denver, U.C.L.A. guy for life - BruinsNation.com
it's been fun guys.
A win on Saturday and a few more great recruits next week and I am a happy man
Been a Bruin since birth
Good night, Bruin brothers & sisters,
regardless of which high desert you happen to live on or near.
Go Bruins!
by HighDesertBruin on Jan 26, 2012 9:26 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
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