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UCLA v. Texas A&M Open Game Thread

094_tiny by Ajax on in Basketball

OK guys and girls, now the fun begins.

Texas A&M is going to come out prepared to play. Throw out the seedings. Make no mistake, this is in no conveivable way an easy game for the Bruins. Strange things happen in the Dance. Ask Just ask UCONN. Every single possession matters. Take nothing for granted.

Of course, the best coach in America has instilled this in his players, and the Bruins will be up for the task. They know full well what is at stake. There are 11 banners in our house that serve as a constant reminder.

That said, here is your MOJO:


Photo Credit: Getty Images

March is a Brotherhood.

Go Bruins. The Nation is behind you.

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lets go bruins
havent posted in a while, though ive still been reading this daily. crazy stanford game so far.
Go Bruins!

by bruinpower on Mar 22, 2008 5:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Go Bruins
I cannot wait for this.

The Cardinal game has been great, but there better not be a second overtime to delay our game - it's already 1am over here!

by irishbruin on Mar 22, 2008 6:02 PM PDT reply actions  

More coffee
and less Irish Cream!  Cheers to you.
greg in denver

by gbruin on Mar 22, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks Greg!
And cheers to March Madness On Demand! If only games were streamed like this all year round...

by irishbruin on Mar 22, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

ESPECIALLY
Since this year they did away with the whole "you can't see whatever game is on your local CBS station right now"
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Mar 22, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

CBS is Ruining March Madness
They don't have the bandwidth to do it right.

ESPN and Fox do.

Living in Texas I have to watch the worst games.

That's one reason I'm glad A&M won. Guarantees I see our game.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 22, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

HOLY CRAP
did you see that shot by b lopez??
Go Bruins!

by bruinpower on Mar 22, 2008 6:05 PM PDT reply actions  

wow..
what    a     shot
Go UCLA!

by madmaxucla on Mar 22, 2008 6:05 PM PDT reply actions  

DAYUM BROOK!
Go PAC-10!

Wazzu destroyed ND too.

CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 6:10 PM PDT reply actions  

All three in.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sigh
Leave it to a Lakers fan to try and put the jinx on this...

by cabz on Mar 22, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

No way UCLA loses, this is their year.
They are taking this game very seriously because of the wake-up call they got last year. UCLA will be very focused.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Furd - Marquette Refs
This was asked in the earlier thread, but do we get the same refs?  The hope in me hopes no.
Vaya con dios.

by boston bruin on Mar 22, 2008 6:15 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't think so
That would be pretty demanding on them physically...

by lewkay on Mar 22, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Your welcome, Stanford
I credit the Cardinal's gritty and clutch effort in overtime to getting to play UCLA, and watch how we did it to them all year long.

Actually, I'm happy for Stanford. Was really cheering for them.

Now let's get one more Pac-10 team to the Sweet 16.

greg in denver

by gbruin on Mar 22, 2008 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Me too
And not just because I have them in the Sweet 16. Mad props to Marquette.

by bruinbabe2000 on Mar 22, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

They could give Texas trouble.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know
I went back and forth on that one a lot.

by bruinbabe2000 on Mar 22, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok
pre-game butterflies in full motion....
Go UCLA!

by madmaxucla on Mar 22, 2008 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Pitt-MSU
I see some Ben Howland-influenced defense from Pitt.  Jamie Dixon knows what works.

by Class of 86 on Mar 22, 2008 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Luc
missed the shot but looked pretty mobile
Go UCLA!

by madmaxucla on Mar 22, 2008 6:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Way too many jumpshots
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions  

You like that better?
Inside to KL!!  +1...

(yeah, me too.)

greg in denver

by gbruin on Mar 22, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Got your message
great feed from RW to the big guy 2 and chance for 3
sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 22, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Luc
Luc's a little rusty, but he'll pull it together.

by irishbruin on Mar 22, 2008 6:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Indeed..
looks like he is moving well though..
Go UCLA!

by madmaxucla on Mar 22, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Enberg/Bilas calling the game.
Probably the best CBS combo we could have hoped for...

by SpaceMonkey on Mar 22, 2008 6:46 PM PDT reply actions  

I agree 100%
They are the best pair
Go UCLA!

by madmaxucla on Mar 22, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Despite the Den's chant
of "East Coast Bias" when GameDay came to town and Bilas' (ahem) former ties to Dook, he's been singing the praises of KLove for a while now.

by SpaceMonkey on Mar 22, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Must go inside.
We cannot settle for jumpshots, that could spell trouble if we get intimidated by the shot blockers inside. You gotta give Love touches early and often.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Keefe & Love
GREAT Defense.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Mar 22, 2008 6:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Stop jumpshooting guys, please!
Go inside!
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 6:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Love
Is on a 7 point run
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Mar 22, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

THAT'S RIGHT!!! GO INSIDE!!! WHOO!
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

KEEFE
With the strong putback!
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Mar 22, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

KEEEFE
with the follow  12-8 bruins
Go UCLA!

by madmaxucla on Mar 22, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Inside twice in a row
2 baskets on a row.

Keep this up, and that will get the outside shots more room.

greg in denver

by gbruin on Mar 22, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Way too many jumpshots......
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

C'mon Josh....
you have to hit those open 3's

by bruin78 on Mar 22, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

commercial breaks beyond tedious!
God, it's great to be a Bruin!

by whp68 on Mar 22, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

UCLA needs to go inside every time,
Go tot he basket and play inside-out. Settling for threes is not a good idea against this team.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Josh needs a couple of EASY baskets.
He needs the ball to go thru the hoop.

by class1984 on Mar 22, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Stats
FG%
Us 38.5
Them 50

Rebounds, even at 6

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 22, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions  

not to mention..
Some of the lamest commercials ever.
Go UCLA!

by madmaxucla on Mar 22, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Shipp is still struggling
He's missed a couple of shots. Luc Richard started the game a little too fast and missed 2 layups and an open jumper. The guys need to settle down and get the ball inside because outside of Collison, they have not established any outside threat.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey!
One of the Aggies walked over the "8 Clap" sign! The big meanie!

by irishbruin on Mar 22, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

They are shooting WAY too high a %
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow...
Lorenzo made that open jumper?

Maybe he's trying to show Shipp and Luc how it's done.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

CRAZY!
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't think
I've ever seen LMR shoot that one...

by Rich1996UCLA on Mar 22, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

What the heck just happened?
LMR with the 18-foot jumper?

by publius on Mar 22, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Zo!!!!
Matta with a 12 footer!
Go UCLA!

by madmaxucla on Mar 22, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn, I didn't know
Lorenzo could do that

by bruin78 on Mar 22, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply actions  

We are playing big lineup
but no Aboya

Wonder if ankle he twisted against MVS is a problem

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 22, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply actions  

LMR just pulled a Keyser Soze
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply actions  

creepy
that baby is just incredibly creepy - was hoping they had pulled that ad by now.

by bruin007 on Mar 22, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

This is shaping up to be another close one
UCLA starts off the game with some poor shooting as a team and aTm has shot a decent percentage. UCLA just needs to keep to their gameplan.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Lakers...
seen it too many times.  Hot in the 1H, then cool down in the 2H.  Let's see.

by Rich1996UCLA on Mar 22, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

No doubt they will make adjustments.
There is no way these guys shoot 58% for the game. No way.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bad pass
Not a good decision by Darren.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Very sloppy Darren.....
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions  

UCLA a little out of control
Gotta get back to their basics. Solid defense... rebounds... get the ball inside to Love.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Go Inside Go Inside
They are not as deep as we are.

We need to make them use some fouls.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 22, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Love going to the line
aTm post players seem to want to block every shot inside, making them susceptible to foul trouble. UCLA should exploit it.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions  

we need to...
...feed KL and look for open cutters.
Go Bruins.

by hicalliber on Mar 22, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Must go inside every time.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

aTm guards doing a good job offensively
They're handling the ball a lot better than I thought they would. The book on them is they're susceptible to pressure defense that leads to turnovers.

Sweet... Tyus Edney commercial.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

POUND THE BALL DOWN LOW!!!!!
Stop the jumper craze!

by bruinelder on Mar 22, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

+1
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

C'mon fellas
Defend, go inside, and hit those boards!

by bruin78 on Mar 22, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

cbs coverage
the pitt-michigan st. game is on in pennsylvania (for obvious reasons). All of a sudden I'm quit thankful for the Furd overtime game. Hopefully i'll catch the end of our game in HD!

by bruin007 on Mar 22, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

although...
Gotta love the Coke commercial with the 95 TE shot! I can see that all day long.
Go UCLA!

by madmaxucla on Mar 22, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Lame lame call.....
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

AA2
In the game
Go UCLA!

by madmaxucla on Mar 22, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

UCLA cannot hit a jumper
other than Love and Collison. The guys need to step it up.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions  

STOP JUMPSHOTS
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

TERRIBLE officiating
That should be an offensive foul.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay...
here come the lame calls.....
Go UCLA!

by madmaxucla on Mar 22, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

BS call on collison
called it on the wrong team.  jerk.

by freesia39 on Mar 22, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

It's 5 on 8 out there for UCLA
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

DC best point guard
Good call Bilas

by LVBruinFan on Mar 22, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Collison on FIRE
5 point lead.

Refs are letting it be a physical game? Then why did they call 2 ticky tack fouls on UCLA.

UCLA defense has been poor.

Now another foul on UCLA.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Collison
2nd team All Pac-10...right...
previously known as Grok451

by Telemachus on Mar 22, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions  

UCLA has been allowing easy buckets all game
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

This is like the Wooden Classic
aTm got a lot of early fouls last year.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

24-21, UCLA
Luc going to the line
greg in denver

by gbruin on Mar 22, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Go inside guys
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions  

24-21 UCLA
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

24 - 21
Just under 4 minutes to play Time Out
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Mar 22, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Alley-oop to Luc
He misses the shot but gets the call.

Luc and Shipp haven't produced for the team offensively yet. They gotta heat up eventually, right?

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Inconsistent officials..
..consistent commercials.

Wazzzzat good cop/bad cop act by the zebras?

God, it's great to be a Bruin!

by whp68 on Mar 22, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

BTW,Thank you, Jay.
Yes, DC IS the BEST point guard in this country.
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 22, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

What is with the fouls?
Seriously, the refs need to cop on, it's ruining the game.

by irishbruin on Mar 22, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Bilas is the best anaylist
in college BB at this time. Make subtle, accurate comments.  Does not ramble.

by LVBruinFan on Mar 22, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Shooting even rebounds even Fouls even
We can play better D, and I don't understand our O sets that have KL outside so much. But, again, I'm not a coach and we have a real one.
sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 22, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

UCLA has not gotten the ball to Love enough
Don't know if it's the defense or the players, but they have not gotten the ball inside to Love quick enough. And defensively they have allowed too many points in the paint.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

need to stop their offensive rebounds
we have the talent, but they have the size
Vaya con dios.

by boston bruin on Mar 22, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't much like the lob play
Seems like the turnover to dunk ratio is too high.  Seemed like a bailout call on the foul, but I'd have to see a replay to see if there was a push.

by publius on Mar 22, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

need more contributors...
Shipp and Westbrook, two of my favorite guys, are a combined 0-6 with zero points. C'mon guys, step it up!
Easy money and faithless women, red-eye whiskey for the pain...

by rich87 on Mar 22, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

UCLA turnover
They are not in sync right now. Only a 3 point lead.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

STOP JUMPSHOTS!!!!
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Offense
seems really out of sync
greg in denver

by gbruin on Mar 22, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Luc with a bad decision
The team is not playing smart right now. 6 turnovers already and 7 fouls.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah
you can tell he's favoring the better leg
Go Bruins!

by bruinpower on Mar 22, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

UCLA didn't show up focused today.
I guess it will be the effort in the second half that will decide this.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Bruins are getting beat on everything
Another bad turnover. The players offensively are too tentative and not attacking the basket like aTm. And defensively they've allowed too much penetration and offensive rebounds.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

this is ridiculous
call the game close, then call it lose, then they call it tight.  make up your damn minds.

by freesia39 on Mar 22, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Players not stepping up
Too many invisible men out there outside of Love and Darren.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

fark now they lead
25-24 them.  nice rebound by RW though on our end.

by freesia39 on Mar 22, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

They have been give confiedence they can win
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Players need to wake up after the half
I know the Stanford game went into overtime, but several players have done nothing for the team so far. UCLA's defense has been very poor.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Bruins always struggle in the second round
for some reason
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

UCLA is getting owned inside,....
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

hate to say it,
 but we need a game like this.  So long as we win

by Rich1996UCLA on Mar 22, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Halftime adjustments by the best coach in America
Come out strong in the 2nd half!
previously known as Grok451

by Telemachus on Mar 22, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Darren and Kevin showed up
Everybody else have done nothing.
Russell, Shipp, Luc Richard have not contributed offensively yet. UCLA got out of their game the last several minutes of the half and gave up the lead. Now aTm has confidence heading into the break and UCLA has not had anything positive on either end.

UCLA will need to stop the bleeding inside. aTm has had way too many easy buckets in the paint. UCLA has shot way too many long jumpers that just are not even close except for Darren's shots.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Uncharacteristic lack of focus.
Must say I'm surprised, it's a shame last game ways way too easy cause that can cause some complacency. Bad offense and defense in this one.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

where are the perimeter players
We need to get quicker on the outside - throw it in and back out.  It's like we're jogging on O.
Vaya con dios.

by boston bruin on Mar 22, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

DC can't do everything.
Everyone needs to step up in the second half and play. We have totals their momentum away.....take away their confidence

by bruin78 on Mar 22, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

UCLA 39% aTm 56%
Another slow start. They've got to stop these slow starts!

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Is Greg Gumble a tub of goo..
..or what?
God, it's great to be a Bruin!

by whp68 on Mar 22, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

I've said it before...
Coach Ben Howland = halftime adjustment genius.
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 22, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

A&M has watched the tape of that USC game.
Cause they are scoring easily inside and forcing UCLA into jumpshooting and silly turnovers. This is the sort of a game where you have to have high level of focus and effort because they have brought it.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

I think when the Bruins went up 5 or 6 a couple
times, our boys said to themselves "no problem", and decided to take it easy the first half.

We always do that crap.

by class1984 on Mar 22, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Who would've thought?
Luc, Shipp, and Russell have not hit a single shot.

0-11. They better show up in the second half or else UCLA is in trouble.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey
Trent Johnson can actually crack a joke and smile.
previously known as Grok451

by Telemachus on Mar 22, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

This is making me nervous
I wish they'd come back out focused and take charge.
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 22, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

1st half
1st half to me: Collison making it rain from 3 and amazing rebounds by Kevin Love...everyone else is invisible.  

by teis areteis on Mar 22, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Bad formula
Lots of outside shots, poor defense, and mediocre rebounding.   That's not the Howland formula.  I'm sure he will remind them of that at halftime.

I have a very bad feeling here.  Hope I'm wrong.

by paulucla @ Bruins Nation on Mar 22, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Is UCLA overconfident or intimidated?
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Defense
UCLA is not getting enough pressure on the guards. The aTm guards have done a great job so far not turning it over while UCLA has turned it over way too much. Some of the guys are not really looking to make plays and are ignoring Love way too much.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

I have a good feeling
Game play wise, things are going fine.  With the normal adjustments, this is the kind of game we pull away in.  The only thing that makes me nervous is the officiating, which is showing it's potential to be screwy in the tourney.

by Menelaus on Mar 22, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

We need a run
to start the second half.

Need to show A and M that they can't win this.

Cut off their emotions and the game will be ours.

I have faith, just nervous :)

by dproduct on Mar 22, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Agreed
These refs are all over the place tonight.
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 22, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

If I had to choose
a team that would play and win from behind, it would be UCLA.

That being said, I would rather we were ahead.  This is the tournament, and we can't rely on second half scoring if we want a 6 game win streak.

by dokein on Mar 22, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I guess...
we can consider how well they are shooting, and how poorly we are playing on both ends, and that we 're only down 3, that we'll be fine if we start playing Bruin Basketball.
greg in denver

by gbruin on Mar 22, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

too close. I'm putting on the good luck shirt
Ordinarily reserve this but cant afford a loss now.

by popopapa on Mar 22, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL!
I just made my son put on my secondary good luck shirt. He can hardly walk around with it on!
Go UCLA!

by madmaxucla on Mar 22, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can't believe I've been soo negligent
Going upstairs right now to get more UCLA gear for the kids....

by Menelaus on Mar 22, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

shirt
haha i am wearing the adidas UCLA shirt that i was wearing when i got accepted to the greatest university on this planet. period.!

by bruin007 on Mar 22, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's what I'm talking about!!
Cmon people get the gear on!  "LETS GO"
Go UCLA!

by madmaxucla on Mar 22, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Two more shirts
AND hats .... come out focused Bruins!  

by 69BruinAlum on Mar 22, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Going with the double sthirts
Alumni assoc. shirt under my UCLA polo.

I pray that not having my old Den t-shirt won't screw us tonight (it sure didn't help in the 03-03-04 season)

by bruinhoo on Mar 22, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

HAHA
No shirt can overcome the lizzard!
Go UCLA!

by madmaxucla on Mar 22, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pac-10
Teams all used second half domination to win their games today, so I have faith.

by dproduct on Mar 22, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions  

No dribble penetration by UCLA
The guards are settling for way too many jumpers. Outside of Collison, nobody can hit a shot. Gotta be aggressive and get to the basket and draw some fouls.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

agree
We didn't play well and only down 3.  Play up to our potential and should take this one going away.  Westy doing a good job on Carter.  Need to stop the interior now.  Quicker double teams and fast rotational help on D.

by popopapa on Mar 22, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Just what I was thinking
as bad as we look, we're only down 3
sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 22, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Now is the time to show
Why we're a number 1 seed and the standard in bb

by bruin78 on Mar 22, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions  

A&M doesn't have a real point guard
so it's amazing that they are blowing past us.

They won their first game with 3's. They haven't hit one against us and they are ahead.

The story is our weak D and lack of production from all but KL and DC.

The rest of the team will get in this.

JS has had two shots go deep and rim out. Soon, they'll start dropping through

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 22, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions  

They have 3 starters with two fouls apiece
If we can penetrate a little and draw more it will make them get a little conservative.  Play our game!

by popopapa on Mar 22, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions  

"borrowing" a friend's computer
As expected, another tough second-round game for the Bruins. Participation in a beer pong tournament took much of my attention in the first half, but I was able tosee DC hit some 3's, and little else on the offensive end.

by bruinhoo on Mar 22, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions  

I was going to say
JS made to shots that rimmed out.

So i feel for him, rimming out can kill confidence easily. He needs to make a key 3 to get back up.

by dproduct on Mar 22, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions  

They are 0-5 on 3's
maybe we are focusing on their strength -- and they are exploiting it.

Can you believe we are being outscored, by a lot, in the paint?

I can't.

Time to get the ball to KL in Deep.

But, in many O sets, he never goes in. And, when we miss outside shots, they rebound.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 22, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Shipp
Why did coach pull Mata Real out after he made that beautiful jumper?  He was hot and we need him to match up against their big guys. Shipp better just pass up on his shots.  He's not on tonite, again and could shoot us out.

by bruin75 on Mar 22, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

the announcers making me nervous
fark and A&M just hit a 3.  stop giving them confidence.  break them down into nothing.

by freesia39 on Mar 22, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

JESUS
just bad luck all over
Go Bruins!

by bruinpower on Mar 22, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

what the hell
another miracle shot made.  WTF.  and now a charge on LUC.

YOU GUYS COME ONNNNNNNN LETS GOOOOOO

by freesia39 on Mar 22, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

aTm is playing to win
I don't know what the Bruins are doing. They are an embarrassment right now.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

OMG
Nightmare start. Absolutely the worst way to begin the second half.

by MbahABako on Mar 22, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

ummmm
not how i wanted that to go....

by dproduct on Mar 22, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

do no wrong
wow. they can do no wrong right now. this is ridiculous.

by bruin007 on Mar 22, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

that was a block...
he stepped into luc

by bruinskier on Mar 22, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

prolly won't be around here long
Howland's (And the team's) success in the 2nd half over the past couple years is established enought that we've gotta trust...

by bruinhoo on Mar 22, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

stats
you are right. statistically we are still in a good place. now lets GO BRUINS>

by bruin007 on Mar 22, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

C'mon, man
LET'S GO.  It's now or not at all.
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 22, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, a terrible start to 2nd half.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions  

I believe
We'll get it together.  We have all year long.  

by Rich1996UCLA on Mar 22, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Now is the time man, they can't afford a deficit
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Guys look extremely slow
Very lazy on both ends right now. aTm is gaining confidence and their play is getting faster. UCLA better wake up and start playing.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Deep breath
Buckle up.  Let's go.
greg in denver

by gbruin on Mar 22, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Too much DVR space
I've cleared up too much DVR space for me to record just one more game.  

by Rich1996UCLA on Mar 22, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Good D, Deliberatness, composure
we'll get 'em.  I feel it.

by Rich1996UCLA on Mar 22, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

UCLA still doing the same crap
No dribble penetration... No passes into the post. aTm getting easy shots in the paint.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

I really don't get it
Love spending entire game outside  setting screens.
sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 22, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Good D
Next, deliberatness in O

by Rich1996UCLA on Mar 22, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

wow
can someone throw a $5 bill on the court so we can buy a bucket?

by tasser10 on Mar 22, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Luuuc
Catch up one basket at a time.

by gilbert on Mar 22, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

About time they get into the paint.
Down 8.

Refs are calling more ticky tack fouls.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

deliberatness in O...
Next...continued composure.  

WE'LL GET 'EM.  

by Rich1996UCLA on Mar 22, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

The bell is ringing
and the boys better answer right now.  This is not UCLA.

by tasser10 on Mar 22, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

'C'MON PEOPLE
SEND THEM THE VIBE.  SEND IT.  

by Rich1996UCLA on Mar 22, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

come on
lets go bruins. good sequence there. steal, luc basket.

by bruin007 on Mar 22, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Right when Luc scores
Take him out b/c of foul...man.

by dproduct on Mar 22, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Shipp continues to do nothing
His decision-making has been poor all game long so far. Come on Josh!

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Still don't get it
Love on outside waiting for pass to take a 3.

We need to step up D

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 22, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

SHIPP
COME ON, SOME COURT VISION PLEASE.

by lolwtferic on Mar 22, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

A and M D
is amazing.

I am thoroughly impressed.

by dproduct on Mar 22, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

BRING IT!
Someone just put smelling salts under their nose.

by tasser10 on Mar 22, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Sit Josh, play Aboya and Keefe, big lineup.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

TOTALLY
agree. Please...sit Josh. Where is Lorenzo?

by pocho on Mar 22, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nobody driving all the way to the basket
I know aTm is physical, but the guards have to draw some fouls.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

We can do this.
Remember Gonzaga.

Remember Gonzaga.

Remember Gonzaga.

by Dexter Fishmore on Mar 22, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Russel no points?
Drive and get fouls.

Use your speed.

Come guys.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 22, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Shipp needs to step it up
He's been in these situations before. He needs to focus and play strong.

by MbahABako on Mar 22, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

We got the coolest, most collect
coach.  We'll play just the same.

I BELIEVE.  "GOOD VIBRATIONS" SENT.  

by Rich1996UCLA on Mar 22, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

I BELIEVE IN U.C.L.A.
And they will pull through.  I never expected us to blow them away.

by tasser10 on Mar 22, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

C'mon...it's time for
Ben's Warriors to take over this game!

by bruin78 on Mar 22, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Where's Russell?
0-7 so far in this game. Shipp also 0-3, but he doesn't want to shoot. UCLA needs defensive stops.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

UCLA usually doesn't get intimidated.
Must be overconfidence.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

HEAD IN THE GAME
HEART ON YOUR SLEEVE.  LET'S GO BRUINS!

by tasser10 on Mar 22, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

collison for 3 again
come on, someone else take DC's lead.

by freesia39 on Mar 22, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Need turnovers
aTm has very few turnovers. UCLA needs early offense generated by the defense.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

C'mon guys....
... this team is very good. They are NOT unbeatable.

by bruinchick on Mar 22, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions  

RW
needs a monster slam to get things going

by bruin78 on Mar 22, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions  

OK, NOIW!
Let's Go!!
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Mar 22, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions  

need to do that more
take it in to love!  39-36 A&M

by freesia39 on Mar 22, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Their Transition D is Amazing
We don't have any "laser Love" passes or any points in transition yet. That seems to be the difference in this game so far both in actual points and in emotion/morale.

by karaethon on Mar 22, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

What?
Keefe with the foul when the guy slipped and fell. Don't know about that call.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

that's foul allright
touch someone, get whistled.

love got a block woo but A&M ball.

by freesia39 on Mar 22, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions  

we see
what A&M showed up today..fuck

by bruin78 on Mar 22, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

A & M
Refusing every Bruin attempt to regain momentum.

by dproduct on Mar 22, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Bilas right again
KL needs to stay down low

We are starting to turn it up a bit

We'll pull it out

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 22, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

DC and Love
are not going to win it for us.  The other guys need to step up already...RS, JS, and LRMAM...come on guys!

by bruin78 on Mar 22, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

UCLA still allowing too much in the paint
All those second chance shots because aTm is getting the ball in the paint. UCLA has fallen in love with the 3-pointer. UCLA finally forces a steal, but a foul is called.

UCLA needs to start getting it in gear because aTm is continuing to play their game very well.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Lighting candles...
....and about to start chanting.  Holy &$^#!

by bruinchick on Mar 22, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

With you
I just led a cheer!

by 69BruinAlum on Mar 22, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

UCLA just drags on the floor.
They look completely disinterested in winning the game. I don't get it.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

they are
playing intense.  Much better than the first half.

by TheStick on Mar 22, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Someone other than Collison and Love
...needs to step up and start making shots.  Those two guys can't do this on their own.

by Dexter Fishmore on Mar 22, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

How is this team
a #9 seed?  This is absurd.  We're not playing well, but come on, they're hitting everything!  Let's get some defense going for crying out loud!  Time to bring your game, Bruins!

by tasser10 on Mar 22, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

We need to play better D
They are shooting 50% again.

That 3 was wide open.

We need our run, now.

And, our run starts by going inside.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Mar 22, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Where is Mata-Real?
We keep hearing what bruisers A&M are. So why aren't Love and LMR in at the same time?

by Chandler on Mar 22, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

They're hitting 50%
to our 38%.  Time to flip those numbers and shut them up hard.  We can do this!

by tasser10 on Mar 22, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions  

They are wasting the shot clock each time.
This will come down to 10-15 more possessions for UCLA, there is absolutely no room for error.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Mar 22, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Gotta make your free-throws
Russell is also still cold. Him and Shipp offensively have been absent so far.

Bogus travel call.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

aTm playing to win
30 points in the paint compared to 10. Nobody driving to the basket to get fouls. UCLA looks atrocious.

by UCLA4Life on Mar 22, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Karma
Is it catching up to us?  Is A&M getting all the breaks we got this year?  I am at a loss.

by tasser10 on Mar 22, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions