Methodical Machine
Ben Ball warriors pull off another HUGE ROAD win, setting themselves up for a great start in the conference season.
Tonight was yet another total team effort against a very talented Cal team. The final score was 70-58. (boxscore). As MJ said during the broadcast, we looked like a "methodical machine." Love was spectacular. Luc and DC had some clutch shots. And, of course, there was the prototypical Ben Ball defense and offensive execution down the stretch that helped us cut down the Trees.
All that said, in my book, here is the story of this afternoon:

Photo Credit: AP Photo/Ben Margot(via ESPN)
That's AA's heir apparent. If he keeps this up (not to mention his lockdown defense, explosiveness to the basket, fire and hustle around the boards, great ability to find team-mates, and composure down the stretch) we will have to retire the initials "RW" in the Nation.
Oh, by the way, Ted Rebinson (the idiot Fox Broadcaster) ... what "rivalry"?
Thread it up in yet another Ben Ball post game victory thread.
GO BRUINS.
Update -T: Thanks to psyberchologist we now have video as well
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Someone please get that dunk on You Tube
by Raisin on Jan 5, 2008 5:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Done
by psyberchologist on Jan 5, 2008 7:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
We're bumping you up
by Tydides on Jan 5, 2008 7:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Glad I could help.
GO BRUINS!
by psyberchologist on Jan 5, 2008 7:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
the look on Boykins face...
by pocho on Jan 5, 2008 11:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
RW is already a legend . . . that moment reminded
by charnaw on Jan 5, 2008 5:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
RW had at least 2 highlight plays
by UCLA4Life on Jan 5, 2008 5:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I can't get enough of Westbrook
by OutOThsWrld on Jan 5, 2008 5:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Most impressed
by ucladj89 on Jan 5, 2008 5:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Great Road Win
We all knew Cal would have one last run in them in the second half. They did, and it wasn't nearly enough. They wore down and wilted under the pressure of the defense.
It is the Ben Howland way.
PS: For some reason I look at that picture and "Soulja Boy" starts playing in my head.
by Tydides on Jan 5, 2008 5:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Best dunk of the year by far so far
Very impressed with Love again this game. He gets the ball in such great position (must give credits to the wing players for getting him the rock) and has excellent pump fakes. He's just such a sophisticated player for a freshman.
by MbahABako on Jan 5, 2008 5:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I dunno
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 5, 2008 5:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
driving home from game now
Also, seeing Love work the low block, he owned Hardin. Couldn't be stopped. My first time seeing him in person, and his skill level shines through even more up close.
Those 2 are the difference between winning and losing on the first Monday in April. Color me impressed.
by BruinsRule on Jan 5, 2008 5:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
MJD!!!
Kick return to the 1 yard line to set up Jacksonville's first TD.
Just now a pass from Garrard and he makes one man miss and he waltzes into the endzone.
21-7 Jacksonville
by Tydides on Jan 5, 2008 6:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hey T, Ms, A or others ...
As MJ said when it happen, "Boykin got youtubed!!!"
Boykin must have learned that from Coach K. If that was AA2, Mata Real or any of others they would have taken the charge like real warriors.
by Nestor on Jan 5, 2008 6:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt it'll be up for a while
Meanwhile MJD puts on a huge block on a rushing linebacker. Did I mention I love this guy?
by Tydides on Jan 5, 2008 6:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Gotcha
MJD is killing it.
by Nestor on Jan 5, 2008 6:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll keep looking at the typical places
This day will be perfect with a Jags win and a SUC loss.
by Tydides on Jan 5, 2008 6:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Stanford 39 - 32 USC
by SuperBruinMan on Jan 5, 2008 6:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
WHAT AN UGGGGGGGLY GAME
by Howland on Jan 5, 2008 6:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
SC is clawing back
48-43 stanford, with a free throw coming up for SC.
by freesia39 on Jan 5, 2008 7:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ugliest game of the year
by Howland on Jan 5, 2008 7:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ridiculous, stanford can't make FTs
by freesia39 on Jan 5, 2008 7:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
idiots
by Howland on Jan 5, 2008 7:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
USC is terrible.
by Howland on Jan 5, 2008 7:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
wow nuts
bunch of tip in attempts by SC, misses each time.
scrum on the floor for the ball.
haha students are chanting "just like football"
2 seconds left. ridiculous. 50-46 stanford
by freesia39 on Jan 5, 2008 7:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
8 Pac 10 Teams
by Tydides on Jan 5, 2008 7:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
stanford wins
haha USC, 0-2 in conference!
by freesia39 on Jan 5, 2008 7:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
0-3
by Howland on Jan 5, 2008 7:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
hey, they're still tied for 9th in the pac-10...
crazy gap closers... oj mayo looked terrible last night. I hope he continues to try and take over the game by himself
by bruinbunz on Jan 6, 2008 9:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
K Love and RW great
by Vanman7475 on Jan 5, 2008 6:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
TOUCHDOWN MAURICE JONES DREW
28-10 Jacksonville
by Tydides on Jan 5, 2008 7:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Another ugly game WAZZ vs. WASH
by Howland on Jan 5, 2008 7:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Just returned home from Berkeley
I look forward to looking through the game thread later to see just what came through on TV, but to me; Love and Westbrook stole the show. The SPTR's were out in full force, particularly in the 2nd half.
by bruinhoo on Jan 5, 2008 7:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I heard you
by Tydides on Jan 5, 2008 7:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This would have been over
At least it goes further to prove one thing: trOJans burst under pressure.
by Tydides on Jan 5, 2008 8:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Jags retake the lead
by bruinhoo on Jan 5, 2008 8:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Game Over!
by bruinhoo on Jan 5, 2008 8:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
UW 48, WSU 47
Busy sports night.
by Tydides on Jan 5, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
ugly ass game
by Howland on Jan 5, 2008 8:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
MJD Made the Horse Trailer
by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 5, 2008 8:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Well
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 5, 2008 9:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Should have rephrased it to say
by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 5, 2008 9:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh lucky you
by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jan 5, 2008 9:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If we do go, I would root for Jax
I would like to go to New Orleans, but I heard from a couple of co-workers that it is just nasty since Katrina. Nashville, I hear, is a very nice city. It also depends on when they play. Mr. BB's grandparents stay down near Tampa from October to April, so if they play Tampa late in the season, we might combine a visit with the game.
by bruinbabe2000 on Jan 6, 2008 8:50 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wazzu leading a close one
by bruinhoo on Jan 5, 2008 8:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
WASHINGTON SUCKS
by Howland on Jan 5, 2008 9:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
BOOOO WASHINGTON
by Howland on Jan 5, 2008 9:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Jrue Holiday and Campbell Hall
by Tydides on Jan 5, 2008 8:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Holiday
by Tydides on Jan 5, 2008 9:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Jrue looked great
by Raisin on Jan 5, 2008 10:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Can I just say
by yarrrp on Jan 5, 2008 10:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
One thing about the internet
by MrGray on Jan 5, 2008 11:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You're right
by yarrrp on Jan 5, 2008 11:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
for those of you that have the game tape
by bornagainbruin on Jan 7, 2008 9:15 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

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