Stanford vs UCLA Pac-10 Tournament Final

by Telemachus on Mar 16, 2008 12:27 AM PDT in Basketball

What can you say about 2nd-team all-conference Darren Collison? 2nd-team? Are you kidding me?! But Collison doesn't get mad - he gets even, becoming the MVP of the Pac-10 Tournament. Collison controlled the tempo and scored at will against the Cardinal, on his way to 28 points. Meanwhile, Love played through back spasms with a gutsy performance, and still managed to score in double digits. But the big key for the Bruins was the play of James Keefe, as he would score eight points in 21 minutes.

The rest of the team did their thing too, but it was Keefe who would start a key run at about the seven minute mark in the second half, as the Bruins pushed the lead to 10 points with a little over two minutes to play. Shaky (4 of 8) free throw shooting down the stretch gave Stanford a last gasp chance with 2.9 seconds left. However, the Bruins emerged victorious capturing the Pac-10 Tournament championship and what should be a #1 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

Postgame interviews:
Love
Westbrook and Shipp
Coach Howland

Local coverage:
Segment 1
Segment 2
Segment 3

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As always,

Thank you so much!

by dokein on Mar 16, 2008 1:41 AM PDT reply actions

Brilliant

Much appreciated as always Tele!

Putting the clips together into "highlight reels" for the different players and stuff is great btw, as are the local commentary segments. Fox and others may complain about the announcers but it's good for us Bruins in exile to hear them, for old times sake if nothing else!

Roll on the first round!

by irishbruin on Mar 16, 2008 6:06 AM PDT reply actions

Telemachus Thanks so Much

I echo Irish, for those of us in Exile, getting things like these interviews is like sitting in the Coop (Is it still called that?)

On a technical note, I can no longer get the clips in Safari so I'm watching them in Firefox. I've not changed anything in Safari or on my Mac or it's operating system.

Thanks.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 16, 2008 6:17 AM PDT reply actions

These clips are awesome, but

would you be willing to post the whole game as a torrent somewhere?

by SpaceMonkey on Mar 16, 2008 6:21 AM PDT reply actions

Having problems accessing videos

I tried Firefox, but no luck. Any suggestions? It would make me feel less homesick.

by bruinbabe2000 on Mar 16, 2008 7:40 AM PDT reply actions

Try upgrading Quicktime

Here's the link. (note: your email address is not required to download, and you don't have to select the iTunes option, unless you really want it) Let me know if that works for you.

previously known as Grok451

by Telemachus on Mar 16, 2008 8:05 AM PDT up reply actions

Yep, that did the trick

Many thanks. Somehow LA doesn't seem as far. I never thought I would miss Jim Hill.

by bruinbabe2000 on Mar 16, 2008 8:43 AM PDT up reply actions

As the kids say today, "kewl"

It's a small, small world. (Do you miss Disneyland?)

previously known as Grok451

by Telemachus on Mar 16, 2008 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, but we are closer to Disney World

I have never been there, but Mr. BB says Disneyland is better. We may go to Disney World some time later this year.

by bruinbabe2000 on Mar 16, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions

muchas gracias

for the highlights and the editing! My wife's reaction to your good work: "Didn't you watch the game with me last night?"

Vaya con dios.

by boston bruin on Mar 16, 2008 8:33 AM PDT reply actions

Thank you SO much for this!

by UCngLA on Mar 16, 2008 9:20 AM PDT reply actions

Keefe

Very impressed with the way that Keefe stepped up in two big games, in LRMM's absence. First off, it's nice for him to get minutes and to be able to contribute since he gave up a redshirt and it took such a long time for him to get started. It must have difficult and frustrating for him, but he has been a trooper throughout, and it's great to see him get a reward. It's another credit to the program and to Howland of course, one that has been in the background of Lorenzo the Magnificent's epic self-sacrifice, but the real credit goes to Keefe.

More importantly, what Keefe showed in these games (and whatever he might do in the tournament) is exciting and crucial for next year and the future. As many of us expected, KLove is starting to move up the NBA draft board towards the lottery, and there's no doubt that he's going to be able to rebound, outlet, score and shoot in the NBA. Bill Simmons called him "an uncanny mixture of Wes Unseld and Bill Laimbeer." Whatever, que sera sera--we're all living in the moment with KLove, no one more so than KL himself. In thinking about Keefe (and KL), I was thinking that LRMM will definitely be gone next year--but now I'm realizing that we'll probably be seeing an extraordinary senior campaign from both him and AA. Wow. And Drew Gordon will be joining the squad as well. But no matter what happens, JKeefe sold me on the fact that he's going to be an outstanding player over the next couple of seasons, with great length, toughness, rebounding, and ability to hang out around the basket, while his shot and scoring will improve with playing time and confidence. It's an exciting development.

by zhivooden on Mar 16, 2008 9:36 AM PDT reply actions

thanks tele

much appreciated

by lolwtferic on Mar 16, 2008 9:41 AM PDT reply actions

Thank You

Those highlights melted the three feet of snow outside my door. Jim Hill was the sports anchor when I was a kid (and I'm no spring chicken). He looks exactly the same...

Tele, you don't know how much joy you bring to those of us forced to rely on Eastern Sports Programming Network.

by idabruin87 on Mar 16, 2008 9:50 AM PDT reply actions

Another thanks to T

from another Bruin in the NW. And to the guys who continue to chime in on the game thread. Like my Bruin family members elsewhere in the country, CBS went to local news at the conclusion of the game and I didn't get to see CBH and the boys sever the strings. The post game comments from KL and Coach H indicate how focused the team is, and I'm looking forward to their success in the dance.

A word about UNC, as I watched a lot of their game against VT, particularly TH's great game-winning shot. This am, in the pregame runup to the UNC-Clemson game, erstwhile coach Lavatory said something to the effect that "I used to think there was a Hansborough in the Pac 10...," an obvious slam against KL. It goes without saying that there's nothing I would like better than to see a UCLA-UNC final!

UCLA - the finest public university in the world

by SecondGenBruin on Mar 16, 2008 10:33 AM PDT reply actions

SecondGenBruin

Mrs. N and I will be Seattle this upcoming weekend. If we win our first round game, I would love some suggestions on where we can take in our second game in Seattle.

by Nestor on Mar 16, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions

From Seattle,

Are you looking for a sports bar, or a cool place that will turn the game on for you..Are you downtown?

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 17, 2008 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions

From Another Bruin in Exile

Tele, Thank you so much. Seriously don't know what I'd do without you.

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 17, 2008 9:06 AM PDT reply actions

Thanks for the comments.

Good to know that Bruins everywhere (especially those in exile) are able to better appreciate the team we have. And if you missed it, check out more historic videos from my recent diary post on Bruins past.

previously known as Grok451

by Telemachus on Mar 17, 2008 10:51 AM PDT reply actions