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UCLA v. Memphis: 2008 National Semi-Final Open Game Thread

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It's finally go time. This week didn't drag on, did it?

Last time the Bruins met the Tigers in the Tournament, the nation (small "n") stood witness to the beauty of Coach Howland's in-your-shirt defense and how it completely shut down the more athletic Memphis squad. After the game, we had to hear the pundits, some of which still won't go away, about how "ugly" the Ben Ball Warriors made that game.

To the Nation it was a thing of beauty, and you certainly cannot argue with the result:

Bruins embracing the ugliness

Here is to more "ugliness" and more of the same results.

Let's stick with the same MOJO combination from our last game:

It's great to be a Bruin right about now.

This is your official National Semi-Final open-game thread. Have at it.

Go Bruins!

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Off to watch the game
In case I don't get back here during the game, Go Bruins!

by bruinhoo on Apr 5, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Here We Go...
Let's Get UGLY!!
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Apr 5, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Our band would have played
the National Anthem better.

by SpaceMonkey on Apr 5, 2008 2:48 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I am so nervous!
It is just a game, it is just a game, it is just a game.

Aw, that doesn't work!

by Dodger Hater on Apr 5, 2008 2:50 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Anybody else catch the group interview
of the Memphis players?

Can you say USC south?

by Ajax on Apr 5, 2008 2:52 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You are correct
My boss told me this week that Memphis's players are thugs, both in basketball and in football.

by bruinbabe2000 on Apr 5, 2008 2:58 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey BB
Happy birthday this week!

Hoping the team will deliver the best present ever this weekend.

greg in denver

by gbruin on Apr 5, 2008 3:07 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Actually it was Monday
But I will accept a late birthday gift from my team any day.

by bruinbabe2000 on Apr 5, 2008 3:08 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh yeah
Our girls are smokin' (and smart too).

by Ajax on Apr 5, 2008 2:53 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OK Ref's -- Let Us PLAY!!!
My wish for the day, the ref's let us play.

We can beat any 5 on the floor. We can beat 8, but it's harder.

Go Bruins!!!

sjh

by Class of 66 on Apr 5, 2008 2:54 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ready up BN!
Ready up!!

"LETS GO!"

Go UCLA!

by madmaxucla on Apr 5, 2008 2:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Baby Blues
I love it when we wear the baby blues - Too nervous before tip off...
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:03 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let's get it on
This should be a good one.  Mojo up ladies and gents.

by Menelaus on Apr 5, 2008 3:03 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let's Go Bruins!!!
I got some Boddingtons and I am trying this beer called Train Wreck.  

Time to beat that douche bag Calipari.

by trainwreck84 on Apr 5, 2008 3:03 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Eight Clap!
U

C

L

A

UCLA

Fight

Fight

Fight

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Time to turn down the CBS clowns ...
... and blast Chris Roberts and Don MacLean.

(Fox71, I know you already have the TV sound off)

Listening to Bruin radio is part of my ritual.  Anybody else agree Donny-Mac was not only an exceptional scorer but is also an outstanding analyst?  

It's a pleasure to be sharing this day with the rest of BN, though I'm so amped up I can barely type straight (maybe that's due to the beer part of the ritual).  Go Bruins!

Bruin For Life

by handyman on Apr 5, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

TV on, sound off
BN on one screen, and Yahoo on the other (for the box score).  UCLA shirt on.  Mrs. Fox 71 at a charity fund-raiser a zillion miles from here.  All is in readiness.

by Fox 71 on Apr 5, 2008 3:09 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Streaming
I'd do that if I could stream the broadcast without having to pay for it.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:09 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

YOU KNOW OUR NAME.
YOU KNOW OUR NAME.

I'm a longtime Bond fan, and to get geared up (not like I need any help), I like watching and listening to the opening credits from the last Bond movie.

"...If you come inside, things will not be the same
When you return to the night

If you think you've won
You never saw me change
The game that we have been playing

I've seen diamonds cut through harder men
Than you yourself but if you must pretend
You may meet your end...

Arm yourself because no-one else here will save you
The odds will betray you
And I will replace you

You can't deny the prize; it may never fulfill you
It longs to kill you
Are you willing to die

The coldest blood runs through my veins<
You know my name.
YOU KNOW MY NAME..."

The mission is what matters, and the mission is this: "...do our best to become the best that we are capable of becoming."

And the best we are capable of THIS YEAR... is BANNER 12.

We must be smart. Swift. TOUGH.

And that is what we are.

IN CASE THE REST OF THE COUNTRY HAS FORGOTTEN, we haven't.

I just finished praying on a blue rosary.  I've got my AA jersey on.  My kid has his Farmar jersey on.  Ms. M is stuck in Sacramento of all places on a school competition (she's a teacher), but she's calling in regularly.

WE ARE THE UCLA BRUINS.

YOU KNOW OUR NAME.

M

"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Love it!
You know our name.

Go Bruins.

by Ajax on Apr 5, 2008 3:10 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Casino Royale
Best Bond Movie EVER!  Watched it last night again, love that theme song.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:10 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good Luck Bruins
Let's do this!

Go Bruins!

by bruin95 on Apr 5, 2008 3:08 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If I can't be at the game
there is no place I'd rather be than here, with my Bruin brothers and sisters.

Let's bring it home!!!

sjh

by Class of 66 on Apr 5, 2008 3:10 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Brothers and Sisters
The time has come

The warriors are ready

On my mark...

UNLEASH HELL.

THIS

IS

UCLA

BASKETBALL

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:11 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

good ball movement
leads to our first basket.

by freesia39 on Apr 5, 2008 3:12 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

love with the hook
YES 7-4.  memphis scores on the other end.  7-6 bruins.  shipp misses the second 3.  shipp again YES!!!!!!!

by freesia39 on Apr 5, 2008 3:15 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Redemption for Love
For that bad pass...damn, the pace is just fast and furious
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:15 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Coach Howland
is playing defense on the side lines.  

by Fox 71 on Apr 5, 2008 3:15 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

what kind of major
is sport and leisure management?

by freesia39 on Apr 5, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well,
Let's see how bad their FT shooting is going to be - they weren't that good during the season
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ooooh Goodie
Let's get Rose into foul trouble.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Where was the FOUL?
Dammit
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bruins playing at their pace.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ugh memphis is running
getting up and down the court.

by freesia39 on Apr 5, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

AAarrrgh
Come on guys - quit taking the bad shot and play YOUR game, not theirs.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Holy Crap!!
Stop that fast break!!!
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Apr 5, 2008 3:19 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The pace is too fast
we need to tighten up the transition defense

by BruinFan96 on Apr 5, 2008 3:19 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Huge mistake to go at their pace.
It eliminates all of UCLA's strengths. Bad idea.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 3:19 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow
This is what Memphis wants.

by Raisin on Apr 5, 2008 3:20 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We win 1 D stop at a time
Let's slow down and play our game.

That's how we win.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Apr 5, 2008 3:20 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Completely agree
don't like the pace.  Get the ball inside to Love for his pump-fake, draw the foul, and one.
Bruin For Life

by handyman on Apr 5, 2008 3:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

3 EARLY KEYS
  1.  Catch the ball better in the paint.  No bobbling.
  2.  Play off the Memphis drivers -- let them try threes.  Cover back.
  3.  Hit the OFFENSIVE glass.  Shoot close, miss close, we get putbacks.
M
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 3:21 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If they didn't call a foul there...
OMG I was going to scream
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:22 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

THERE WE GO!
Keefe inside while KL draws guys out of position.  Niiice.  JK to the line.

M

"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 3:22 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Difference between Keefe and love
somehow love would have got that shot off

by Dodger Hater on Apr 5, 2008 3:23 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Right now, doesn't matter.
Let's have ALL of our bigs score inside.

Force their bigs into foul trouble and it will pay dividends down the stretch.

WE CAN DO THIS.

M

"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 3:25 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Need to get them into foul trouble
and play better DEFENSE.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:23 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Word of the day is CLOSE.
Catch CLOSE to the basket.

Shoot CLOSE.

Rebound CLOSE.  

Score CLOSE.

M

"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 3:23 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How bout a few more tv timeouts?
Anyone?

Driving me nuts.

by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 3:23 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

C'mon guys
play YOUR game now.
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Apr 5, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Too fast
gotta slow it.  Deliberatness in O,score so we can have set-d

by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 5, 2008 3:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Keep pounding, keep pounding.
And CATCH in the paint!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's the way
PLayed good D on that last defensive when Taggert hit the 3 - just didn't work out our way.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's it
set O, set D

by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 5, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'd really rather
This game not be decided on outside shooting.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

im here
and theres a great take from russ lets go
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Loving me some Westbrook ...
Still patiently waiting for some Collison, which I know is coming.
Bruin For Life

by handyman on Apr 5, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LUCKY Break
to get THAT foul...I KNEW this was going to be a tight game, but does it really have to be THIS tight?

I've got sphlikes in my genectkezoink!

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

God, Is Anyone Else
as TENSE as I am?  AAAAUUURRGH!
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Apr 5, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes, but anything for a win.
Be nervous, but DON'T BE AFRAID.

WE CAN DO THIS, BRUINS.

HAVE FAITH.

M

"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 3:31 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice passing by DC
RW stepping up as well.
Go UCLA!

by madmaxucla on Apr 5, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's still not a good pace
We're back in it, but Westbrook shouldn't have taken that quick shot when the Memphis players were back.

by SuperBruinMan on Apr 5, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agree
Coach would say "Goodness Gracious Russel"

Pass the ball

sjh

by Class of 66 on Apr 5, 2008 3:32 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Refs
Nice that they are letting everyone play physically.  Luc put a body to CDR on that last Memphis possession.

by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We need to lock down on D
they are shooting 66%.

When we clamp down, the game will be ours.

We can play better D.

And we will

sjh

by Class of 66 on Apr 5, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Here's what it looks like to me
our O is actually our best D.  If we have good set O and score, we get time to set D and they can't run as much.  

by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 5, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Do We Have To Have
fried lard ball commercials right now?
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Apr 5, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Both teams shooting
far better than normal. Somethings got to give. Hopefully not us.

by Dodger Hater on Apr 5, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Feeling okay
Love has still not really been established, and we have the best coach in the country.  Nice little run to come back from six down.
Bruin For Life

by handyman on Apr 5, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Come ON, Keefe...
... get your hands together on that ball!  You can do this, baby!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 3:32 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

KL back in after a 2-minute break
That unit looked a bit out of sync.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 3:34 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Pass the ball westy, dont ballhog!
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 3:34 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

shoot
good dishes from josh darn we need luc hittin those bunnies...hopefully its jsut a little jitters
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 3:34 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice slither by RW!!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 3:34 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We will adjust
Little too much of LRMAM shooting, little too little of guys like DC and KL shooting.  Westy - more like it.
Bruin For Life

by handyman on Apr 5, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bad series
of offensive drives - I swear if we take ONE more bad outside shot I'm going to scream
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Keefe HAS to hold on to rebounds!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we're gunna need
keefe to grab those baords
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This game
Is just exhausting to watch

My emotions are all over the place.

We lack focus.

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Prince needs to stop shooting
and concentrate on defense and rebounding. Stop showing off for the parents.

by Dodger Hater on Apr 5, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Composure
Slow down.........need numbers for offensive rebounding.

by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

thats a good timeout
jeez alright settle down fellas...we need to keep contesting, their gunna miss their share of tres...lets settle it though and run it through love

Lets go!

O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Luc has to stay between 10 and 2...
... and avoid shooting the baseline, unless it's on a drive.

Packer actually had a good point re: our use of screens.  Even a busted clock...

M

"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Howland is PISSED
We looked a little frantic those last few possessions...

by insomniacslounge on Apr 5, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Keefe
Needs to settle down, hes better than this

by jose007 on Apr 5, 2008 3:37 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We need KL in the O
Screens are great, but let's get some inside scoring
sjh

by Class of 66 on Apr 5, 2008 3:37 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Luc, I love you man
But stop fucking shooting outside jumpers.

That is not your game.

by Ajax on Apr 5, 2008 3:37 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

NO OUTSIDE JUMPERS. SLOW IT DOWN.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What the Hell?
Are they DOING out there?

Our disciplined play is breaking down rapidly.  Slow the game down, play the inside game, and don't let KL get doubled down under!

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:39 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let's stay within 5 til half
our adjustments will change the game.

I look for more Love scoring

Slower pace

more intense D

A win

sjh

by Class of 66 on Apr 5, 2008 3:39 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agree
Adjustments and pace will be key.

Plus, we're posting as fast as the Bruins are playing.  Felt it was time to read some wise posts of the elders and get my mind cleared!  

Bruin For Life

by handyman on Apr 5, 2008 3:41 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed.
Memphis' game is turning 5pt. leads into 20s.

Ours is staying within 5 either way and winning by 10.

PLAY SMART!

"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 3:41 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We Need OUR Game Back
DEFENSE WINS GAMES.
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Apr 5, 2008 3:40 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Quit the whining...
and know we'll come through....

by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 5, 2008 3:40 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Playing at their pace
And another careless turnover. Keefe, now Westbrook.

by Raisin on Apr 5, 2008 3:41 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LETS GO!
none of that
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 3:41 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We have to play more deliberately.
We're missing opportunities.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 3:42 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Westy CALM THE FUCK DOWN MAN!
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 3:43 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

this is a fucking memphis love fest
come on boys..."nice steal"...uh that wasnt a steal gimme a fucking break

Lets go!

O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They're beating us to loose balls.
I've counted at least four.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

damn
they are athletic. it's like a team of westbrooks...

by jose007 on Apr 5, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A team of Westys
with crappy shot selection.  They may look good getting to the bucket, but I've seen an awful lot of BAD shots underneath tonight.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:47 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They are playing with more focus.
Going after every rebound.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Keefe out
Keefe out now

by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 3:46 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice Drive
Fantastic drive by RW

by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 3:47 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Where's AA2?
Would like to see him play a few mins.

by Raisin on Apr 5, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

UCla needs to just calm down, slow it down.
They will be fine if they make it a halfcourt game.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

keep hurting ourselves
not converting on possibly ill-advised fast breaks, dumb turnovers...

by Dodger Hater on Apr 5, 2008 3:49 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We just
Need to start playing Defense, they can't play their game if they can't hold on to the ball.  Plus we don't look focused.

I do expect half-time adjustments galore and a close win

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

YepThey just need to keep it close going into half
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 3:49 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Time for the best
point guard in the PAC 10 to start getting into the paint and creating some close shots.
Bruin For Life

by handyman on Apr 5, 2008 3:49 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WTF is going on?
5 TOs already?

We have to play in control.  Shoot close, stay close.

AND GO AFTER EVERY LOOSE BALL, DAMN IT!

M

"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 3:49 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

rebounds
Memphis 17
UCLA 12

they are getting too many second chances and it's offsetting their poor shooting.

greg in denver

by gbruin on Apr 5, 2008 3:49 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They need to smack them in the nose
right before the half--smothering D and move the ball into the paint to score & draw fouls on Rose & CDR.
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Apr 5, 2008 3:49 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We are getting beat on the boards
they are 2-7 on 3's but balanced by inside shots and fast breaks they are getting.

I wonder how many turnovers we have

sjh

by Class of 66 on Apr 5, 2008 3:50 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 3:50 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

TAKE IT WHERE YOU CAN GET IT!
LMRAM TO THE LINE  Whew!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 3:51 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hell yes good move dc
come on luc knock em down big boy lets go...
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 3:52 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's the FOURTH open 3
... we ahve to switch better.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 3:53 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

36-29, 2:17 left.
DC steps out of bounds on a steal.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 3:53 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

there it is
great D...and good take josh...defense leads to offense Lets go!
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 3:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Weird
CBS Sportsline's Game Coverage is FASTER than the Television.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

not
acceptable josh
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 3:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Keep drawing fouls, KL.
Stay with them... stay with them...
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 3:56 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

damn dont let free throws
hurt us lets go right now...lets get this to 5 or below come on now!
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 3:56 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Awesome
In the 1+1 - and 2 on Taggart and 2 on Dorsey
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:56 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

YES
That's what we want inside.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:57 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

love that horse shit right there
first they say what a show rose puts on right after a miss..then the kid goes and complains

we're not loosing to these chumps, lets go one more stop before the half come on now!

O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 3:58 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mem is taking long shots...
... but since they're keeping their guards back to shut off the break, they're getting long boards.

I liked our earlier frontcourt of KL, LMRAM and JK.  If we can go long stretches with that frontcourt, or AA2 in there, too, we can lock down the D glass AND keep our guards tracking long rebounds.

"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 3:58 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DC!!!
YESSSSSS
Go UCLA!

by madmaxucla on Apr 5, 2008 3:59 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes!!!
Nice way to end the half!!

by bruingreaser26 on Apr 5, 2008 3:59 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeaaaaaaaaa
thata  way to end it right now thats big come on here we go!!
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 3:59 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow
Collison scoring to end the half.  Where have I seen that before?  Now we need more DC.
Bruin For Life

by handyman on Apr 5, 2008 3:59 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's the way to play
Those last two sequences were excellent

There was our focus and our intensity that we lacked throughout most of the first half.

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 3:59 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Their inside guys are more brutish than atheletic
time to go at 'em and get 'em in foul trouble in the 2H

by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 5, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We haven't played a great half
Yet we are only down by 3:
  • Luc please no jumpers;
  • RW get under control when you are on break;
  • please protect our defensive boards guys;
  • and no MENTAL MISTAKES
COMEON!

LET'S GO!!!!

GO BRUINS.

by Nestor on Apr 5, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Typical Nestor
I could post, or I could just read Nestor's post and say "agree".
Bruin For Life

by handyman on Apr 5, 2008 4:03 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We're Ok
Thank you Memphis for not blowing it open when you had the chance.

Now it's time to play our game...

by insomniacslounge on Apr 5, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LRMAM
Seems like he's watching the ball too much.  He's usually a strong rebounder, but he's nowhere to be found on either end right now.

by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We WILL
win this. Coach will adjust like he always does.

by pocho on Apr 5, 2008 4:02 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

38-35 at half
This one is going to come down to the end.

RW and DC in good shape foul wise. Look for them to be a little more aggressive on DR and CDR in the second half.

by Ajax on Apr 5, 2008 4:01 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We're Good. Time to Believe
and quit the knit picking.  

by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 5, 2008 4:02 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

People are just venting stress.
Also, it's nitpicking, not knit picking.

Now THAT'S nitpicking.  :P

by insomniacslounge on Apr 5, 2008 4:04 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tell me...
...you do not throw objects at your TV when Luc pulls up from 18'.

by Ajax on Apr 5, 2008 4:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How do you handle that open 3?
With our switch defense, what do you do when Memphis makes three quick passes to find the OPEN guy?

Your thoughts?

by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 4:02 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Best case scenario...
...for the first two minutes of the second half:

Get the ball to Love.  Draw the third foul on Dorsey.

Hope and pray CDR does something stupid that leads to his second.

And, if we're dreaming, Rose gets arrested for sleeping with a minor.  That'd work out real well.

But I'll take the first one.

by norcald503 on Apr 5, 2008 4:03 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Go after their inside brutes
foul 'em out.  

by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 5, 2008 4:03 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

UCLA needs to SLOW THIS DOWN in 2H.
Do not play up tempo, slow it down and limit possessions.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:03 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm going to have
no fingernails left.  Let's GO in the second half!

by freesia39 on Apr 5, 2008 4:03 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Bruingirl83 on Apr 5, 2008 4:03 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rose and
CDR are as good as the hype. Guess what, Bruin team is better than the hype. Tigers are the the best team we have played this year.  What adjustments will Ben make?

by Vanman7475 on Apr 5, 2008 4:03 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Didn't play our best
but only down 3 at the half

2nd Half:

  • Howland makes his adjustments
  • Cut down on turnovers and silly mistakes
  • Exploit the 2 fouls each on Dorsey and Taggart
  • Love goes nuts
  • Play Ben-ball!
previously known as Grok451

by Telemachus on Apr 5, 2008 4:04 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Did Aboya play in the half?
I know Keefe has stepped up, but I would like to see Aboya go in and muscle inside.

by Raisin on Apr 5, 2008 4:04 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We are where we need to be
No one in foul trouble -- each of their bigs have 2

We can play better -- Ithink they are at the top of their game.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Apr 5, 2008 4:05 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Memphis is all one-on-one
UCLA has a much better system.  If we can step up our defense, we should pull this through.  Remember, we are a second half team and Coach Howland is hundred times the coach that Calipari is.  Calipari just buys talented players and then does nothing.  We may not have as much talent, but we play a better system and we have a better coach.

Let's get this done, Bruins!

by trainwreck84 on Apr 5, 2008 4:05 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I agree, which is why we cant let ourselves be
sucked into their jackass style of basketball. Slow it the fuck down, run offense, go into the paint.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:08 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Feeling pretty good overall
Offensively, we are getting it done for the most part.  Lots of guys are involved, and besides some mental mistakes, etc., I like it

Defensively, we've got to refocus on the boards, defensive particularly.  They've made some impressive moves around the basket, and were shooting out the daylights early.  If not for a period of more reasonable shooting, this could have gotten ugly.

Other than that, I agree with many that we've got to be careful about the pace, but think we did okay besides a few spots.

Also, the ref'ing has been just fine in my book.  It's never perfect, but they've basically let us play without the touch fouls that I'd feared.

All in all, we closed out the half well, and I feel good about the second half.

Now let's GO.

GO BRUINS.

by Menelaus on Apr 5, 2008 4:05 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Halftime Adjustments
What matchups would you change?  
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:06 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hot off the Yahoo press
UCLA  
 Name               FG   3Pt FT  PF Pts  
  Darren Collison 1-4 0-0 0-0 1   2  
  James Keefe     0-0 0-0 2-2 1   2  
  Kevin Love       3-6 0-0 4-4 0  10  
  L R MaM           1-5 0-0 2-2 0   4  
  Josh Shipp       2-4 2-4 0-2 0   6  
  Westbrook      5-8 1-1 0-0 1  11  

 Totals         12-27 3-5 8-10 3 35  
 Percentages:    .444 .600 .800  

 Memphis  
 Name                 FG   3Pt FT  PF Pts  
  Antonio Anderson 2-6 1-3 0-0 0  5  
  Joey Dorsey      0-2 0-0 0-0 2  0  
  Douglas-Roberts  5-8 1-1 2-2 1 13  
  Robert Dozier    1-3 0-0 0-0 0  2  
  Willie Kemp      0-1 0-1 0-0 0  0  
  Doneal Mack      0-2 0-1 0-0 0  0  
  Derrick Rose    5-10 0-0 1-2 1 11  
  Shawn Taggart    3-7 1-2 0-0 2  7  

 Totals          16-39 3-8 3-4 6 38  
 Percentages:    .410 .375 .750  

(I was going to try to cleam up the columns, but it's too much of a pain.)

And in the name of all that's holy, turn the sound off at least at halftime.  There is NOTHING that any of these guys can say that will inform or enlighten or entertain.  They are all basically no-nothing blowhards.

by Fox 71 on Apr 5, 2008 4:06 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We got 'em
right where we want 'em...
greg in denver

by gbruin on Apr 5, 2008 4:06 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WE ARE VERY MUCH IN THIS.
KL has been quiet -- only 8-10 points -- but you KNOW that ain't gonna last.  

JS is hitting from distance, and he's LOOKING to drive.

DC is getting more comfortable with MEM's defense, and he only has ONE FOUL.

RW is, what, 5 for 7?  AND WITH ONLY ONE FOUL.

Luc is hitting the glass and looks to be giving up the baseliners (ugh).

Only 6 turnovers for us agaisnt a frenetic athletic team.

Despite all the talk of pace, this has NOT been a runaway by Memphis -- and when's the last time these guys had to play a close battle against a team that knew how to play solid D.

CDR will cool off.  CBH will get these guys re-set on D, and LMRAM will start forcing him out.  Wtach for it.

We don't have them EXACTLY where we want them, but we have them right where they don't want to be.

WE'RE GONNA TAKE THEM.

M

"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 4:07 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I agree, M
We have not played particularly well, but we're down only by three.  If we had scored on just about any of our turnovers, we would be in business.  And there is the luck factor.  We are getting zero luck.  They shoot the all-time brick from three point land, it hits the backboard and rolls to the half-court line where they pick it up.  When will that ever happen again?

If we just calm down a bit, and get half of the lucky breaks they're getting, I am optimistic.  

by Fox 71 on Apr 5, 2008 4:11 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

People usually scoff at "luck" but
I totally agree. A brick 3 pt. attempt that comes out to half court for a rebound? Collison steals and foot touches out of bounds? A pass off of westbrooks toe out of bounds (Ok, not actually luck, just a fluke). I agree

by Dodger Hater on Apr 5, 2008 4:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This One Wasn't Supposed to be Easy
We'll get 'em, I feel it, I know it, I BELIEVE it.  

by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 5, 2008 4:09 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What I want to see in the 2nd Half
  •  Darren Collison start playing like they could actually lose the game.
  •  RW play a little better D (I know, that's like asking for something to be more than perfect, but you know...)
  •  KL to get ANGRY.  He could use a wake up call too.  I know his first half wasn't that bad, but if he wants to he can take over the game, we've seen it before.  
Twenty Minutes of Hell to go...I don't know if I can make it....
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:09 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Taggert and Dorsey have 15 rebounds
We need to get them off the floor.

BTW -- Is it just me or have our opponents been getting "lucky" bounces than us?

sjh

by Class of 66 on Apr 5, 2008 4:09 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They are going after the ball more agressively.
UCLA looked a bit lazy with hustle. They need to match their focus and energy and go after every ball like their lives depend on it, otherwise they are gonna keep getting second chances all night and you can't win a game giving them two chances per possession. On offense, go inside, get them into foul trouble. Do not hoist us silly jmpshots that feed their fast break.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:12 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just mentioned that
Watching with the sound off it's easier to see, but there was a lot of luck involved.

And with the sound off, all I see is guys talking very quickly, waving their hands and pontificating.  There is nohting any of these guy have to say that I care to hear.  Sound staying off.

by Fox 71 on Apr 5, 2008 4:12 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Listening to Don McClean and Chris Roberts..
..here in L.A. (except for about 5 minutes of down time) -- much better than the CBS/MSM butt-wipes.
God, it's great to be a Bruin!

by whp68 on Apr 5, 2008 4:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i agree w/ half of that
I think Roberts is fine for football, but horrible at calling play by play during a basketball game.

by insomniacslounge on Apr 5, 2008 4:35 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Re: Tyler Hansbrough
His acceptance speech was straight out of the movie Idiocracy.

by dylan on Apr 5, 2008 4:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's Obvious
That he isn't actually GOING to class...hee heee
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OK, I'm going to start drinking
wine. (I wasn't, because I just had surgery, but, I think this qualifies as sort of an emergency.)

CBH will show them what they need to do to win, just like always.

NO MATTER WHAT.

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Apr 5, 2008 4:10 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Leslie Visser
should sue her plastic surgeon.

by trainwreck84 on Apr 5, 2008 4:12 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We need to make this a test of wills
We need to prove that WE will be the ones to control the tempo, not make mistakes, hit the boards, and play good defense.

this is where what we thrive on..Lets go!

O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 4:12 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I know Nestor andothers have said this..
..in many respects, we are stinking up the barn with DC having an off night shooting and Love being held back..

..and we're only down by three.

We seem tentative out there wih a number of mental mistakes..

..and we're only down by three.

If (when) we put this back together we should be o.k.

Now, who the hell is Keno Davis?

God, it's great to be a Bruin!

by whp68 on Apr 5, 2008 4:13 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We're in it
No stress, no panic.

by RedDoor on Apr 5, 2008 4:13 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep, Red
take a deep breath.  We're gonna win!!!

by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 5, 2008 4:13 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If we can make corrections
and really control the flow of this game...then we have a good shot at winning, we'll see though
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 4:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Seth and Clark
I agree with wjat they just said 100%

LETS    GO!!!

Go UCLA!

by madmaxucla on Apr 5, 2008 4:14 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What was it they said?
What was it they say?  i have no audio. :(

by planchitecto on Apr 5, 2008 4:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They are playing very well
and we are still where we need to be.

Do they have more than 1 turnover?

I'm sure CBH will tell our guys to hold onto rebounds.
We lost a few and they hurt us.

Go Bruins. Lock down on D from the start.

That's how we win.

Lock down.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Apr 5, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

About rebounding
It seems like a lot of the time UCLA gets it, then a Memphis player runs into them, and the UCLA player drops it.

by SuperBruinMan on Apr 5, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"Be strong with the ball"
Look for some BH adjustments coming up in the second half.

by Ajax on Apr 5, 2008 4:18 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

3 things
Play with focus and poise (like we always do in 2nd half of tight games).

REBOUND the basketball.

Use our big lineup with Luc on CDR if he starts to go off.

by BruinsRule on Apr 5, 2008 4:20 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

CDR started 5-6...
... and missed MORE when LMRAM and RW switched together on him.

WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!

"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 4:20 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

RW SECOND FOUL.
We have to play tough, BUT STOP CLAWING!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 4:21 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

careful russell
dont gamble not worth it
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 4:21 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

KL DRAWS THE CHARGE!!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 4:21 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

YES
I like that Charge...
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:21 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And 2
On C-DR
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:21 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice Look
But clank.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:22 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

NO, LUC, DON'T SHOOT JUMPERS!
And now the SECOND foul on DC!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 4:22 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

two on CDR
but two on RW.  the whistles are coming out.

by freesia39 on Apr 5, 2008 4:22 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

shooooot
no foul trouble come on now
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 4:22 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

CMON LUC NO JUMPSHOTS FOR GOD SAKES!
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:22 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Damn, LET'S GO!!
3 on Dorsey!!!
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Apr 5, 2008 4:23 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

3 on Dorsey
Terrific.  
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:23 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DORSEY HAS HIS THIRD???
And Taggart??? WTF is this???
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 4:23 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

NICE
3 on Taggart
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:23 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

third on taggart
haha the conspiracy theorists are starting.

by freesia39 on Apr 5, 2008 4:23 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow...
I got both the Dorsey third and the CDR second.

Does this mean Rose will get picked up by HPD?

GO BRUINS!

by norcald503 on Apr 5, 2008 4:23 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Time out time
That was NOT what we needed.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:24 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Terrible Turnover!!!
Missed opportunity
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Apr 5, 2008 4:24 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we need to take advantage
of the tighter whistles.  get the ball in!

by freesia39 on Apr 5, 2008 4:24 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT....
...the refs call FOUR fouls in the 1st minute, and we throw it away!  

COME ON, BRUINS, GET IT TOGETHER!

M

"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 4:24 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They just don't seem to be focused......
CMON GUYS! NO JUMPSHOTS. NO TURNOVERS. FOCUS!!!!
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The refs have completely changed
First half: 9 fouls, 20 minutes
Second half: 5 fouls, 1 minute

by SuperBruinMan on Apr 5, 2008 4:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Protect the Ball
The TOs are killing us.

by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 5, 2008 4:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

sjh
was that what you were looking for?
greg in denver

by gbruin on Apr 5, 2008 4:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Klove
I'm counting on the big man at this point

but I'd LOVE to be wrong, and have it be RW, DC or JS.

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:27 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They arent giving him the ball.
That's the problem. Too much Luc shooting silly jumpshots and guards overdribbling and silly passes.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:28 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Laser Love
Sigh of relieve, but still down by 7
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:27 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not the way the 2nd half
Needed to start
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:28 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We're done

by True Blue and Gold on Apr 5, 2008 4:28 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No we're not
Have FAITH brother.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:29 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I really want to
You know what I can't put it past this team. We have so much heart. Win or lose we are UCLA. Memphis and their 8 23 year old players have no heart.

by True Blue and Gold on Apr 5, 2008 4:34 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Look at the clock!
Until it says ZERO, we're never done.

I suppose some of us would consider it "unrealistic," but still, there's FIFTEEN MINUTES!!! It's still possible!!!! BELIEEEEEEEEEVEEEEEEEEEE

by OverflowingPassionBucket on Apr 5, 2008 4:32 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I Believe
I Believe

I Believe

I Believe

I Believe

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:33 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

lucs body language was
dpressing on that rebound...wheres the extra step the extra hustle we need to leave it all out here
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 4:28 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Shit
Packer was right for a change.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:29 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

More jumpshots.....
CMON!
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:29 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ok well take that
make them shoot free throws at least lets go boys
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 4:30 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whose foul???
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 4:30 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Checking in
been watching the game at BJ's.  Need some big-time mojo right about now.

by bruinchick on Apr 5, 2008 4:30 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sooner or Later
They're going to break down and get tired.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:30 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

UCLA is making uncharacterictic mistakes.
It's very disappointing if that's the reason they lose the game.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:31 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Took too much time
But we got 2
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:31 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

here we go
step up fellas!

by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great
Glass work - three chances at it - Love with the put down

Yes nice turnover

THIS is what we needed to do.

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WHew!!! 3 seconds...
... and NOT a foul on DC.

48-41, DON'T GIVE UP, NATION!  

HAVE FAITH!!!!!

M

"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

shit yes
come on...simple defense and crashing the boards...thats it...we can do this...they wont make everything...just stay home and hustle lets go
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OK, Here It Is..
the game can be yours, get in there and TAKE IT!
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Apr 5, 2008 4:33 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No wonder Luc missed that shot
(which Love eventually cleaned up on). He was totally hacked.

by Raisin on Apr 5, 2008 4:33 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Turnovers are the difference so far
and several have been just bad luck.

If we calm and slow down, we'll be fine.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Apr 5, 2008 4:35 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs