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

094_tiny by Ajax on in Basketball Comment 562 comments

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 actions   0 recs

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

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

Our band would have played
the National Anthem better.

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

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

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

Ready up BN!
Ready up!!

"LETS GO!"

Go UCLA!

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

Love it!
You know our name.

Go Bruins.

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

Good Luck Bruins
Let's do this!

Go Bruins!

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

good ball movement
leads to our first basket.

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

Coach Howland
is playing defense on the side lines.  

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

what kind of major
is sport and leisure management?

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

ugh memphis is running
getting up and down the court.

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

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

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

Wow
This is what Memphis wants.

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

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

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

That's it
set O, set D

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

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

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

Keefe
Needs to settle down, hes better than this

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

Stats
Bruins 9-20, 3-5 from 3, 2-2 FT's
Memphis 11-25, 2-7, 2-2

by Fox 71 on Apr 5, 2008 3:37 PM PDT reply 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 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 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 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 actions   0 recs

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

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

LETS GO!
none of that
O.A.

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

Please RW Pass on the break
That's how Coach taught it
sjh

by Class of 66 on Apr 5, 2008 3:42 PM PDT reply 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 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 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 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 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 up reply 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 actions   0 recs

Keefe out
Keefe out now

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

Nice Drive
Fantastic drive by RW

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

Another slip on our end
dry the damn floor!!!
sjh

by Class of 66 on Apr 5, 2008 3:51 PM PDT reply 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 actions   0 recs

shit perimeter
come on boys
O.A.

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

not
acceptable josh
O.A.

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

great finish

by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 5, 2008 3:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DC!!!
YESSSSSS
Go UCLA!

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

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

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

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

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

Anyone know...
...largest lead of the game?

by bruingreaser26 on Apr 5, 2008 4:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

7?
I think it was 7.

by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply 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 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 actions   0 recs

Go after their inside brutes
foul 'em out.  

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

Leslie Visser
should sue her plastic surgeon.

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

We're in it
No stress, no panic.

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

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

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

Let's GO!!!

by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 5, 2008 4:20 PM PDT reply 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 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 actions   0 recs

careful russell
dont gamble not worth it
O.A.

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

Nice Look
But clank.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

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

shooooot
no foul trouble come on now
O.A.

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

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

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

3 on Dorsey
Terrific.  
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

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

NICE
3 on Taggart
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

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

third on taggart
haha the conspiracy theorists are starting.

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

Terrible Turnover!!!
Missed opportunity
Love My Bruins

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

Protect the Ball
The TOs are killing us.

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

Just calm down a bit
turnovers hurting us.
sjh

by Class of 66 on Apr 5, 2008 4:25 PM PDT reply 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 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 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 up reply 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 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 actions   0 recs

We're done

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

here we go
step up fellas!

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

there you go darren
thats what we ask
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Focus
Focus, get the ball inside.

by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Scrappy Play
Nice way to create a turnover for DC.

NOW let's capitalize.

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

These stupid jumpshots and 3s are gonna KILL US.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not a bad look though
Both of Kloves misses from 3 point land have been good looks.  He can hit from there, and will need to at some point.  If they keep giving him the shot, he might as well take it.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not a way to beat this team.
They are in foul trouble. Go inside.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AA2!
SICK

by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 4:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Deep Breaths
Deep Breaths

Deep Breaths

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

50-45, AA2 on a DC dish...
...13:32 left.  WE'RE COMING BACK!!!!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 4:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

come on come one
LEEEEEETs go! there it is
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 4:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AA2
His hustle is sorely needed right now.

by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!
Stay strong!
Go UCLA!

by madmaxucla on Apr 5, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GET IT TO LOVE IN THE PAINT!!
Get the lead in this game.
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Apr 5, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YESSSSSSSS!!!
NO MORE STUPID JUMPSHOTS AND SILLY TURNOVERS. GO INSIDE!!!!!! STOP PLAYING RIGHT INTO THEIR HANDS.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BS Call on AA2
It's Now.
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Apr 5, 2008 4:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

RW has his THIRD.
1st one with 3.

Ohhhh boyyyy.

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 4:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They are going after rebounds more agressively
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

School Alotment
Was only like 1,200 tix.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

DC NOW HAS HIS THIRD.
AND ON A REACH-IN.  OVER 10 MINUTES LEFT AND WE'RE REACHING IN.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 4:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Play Smart
Careful with those lazy reach fouls.

by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 4:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

refs won't let us win

by True Blue and Gold on Apr 5, 2008 4:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Are you seriously blaming refs for our defense?
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LBF, don't get hooked by this guy
he's not one of us.
greg in denver

by gbruin on Apr 5, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

bring in mata and keefe
to switch...if our gaurds arent getting help on the switch....their gunna pole at it and pick up cheap fouls...come on fellas
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 4:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They are putting fouls on our key guys
We need to go in to KL

Let him take over the game

sjh

by Class of 66 on Apr 5, 2008 4:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That better not be a shooting foul
There was one earlier which shouldn't have been...

by SuperBruinMan on Apr 5, 2008 4:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How About
LMR, JK AA2 and Luc in for a little while?
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Apr 5, 2008 4:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WE HAVE MORE EXPERIENCE.
WE PLAY BETTER DEFENSE.

WE HAVE STRONGER REBOUNDERS.

WTF IS GOING ON???

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

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 4:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bruingirl, are you drinking?
Just mixed a blue martini.

Hope I don't need it postgame

by bruinchick on Apr 5, 2008 4:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, I am.
I really want our team to start playing like I know they can...

We need them to get KL the ball in the paint and let him bang it in, and WE NEED REBOUNDS!!

Yes, I am drinking.

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Apr 5, 2008 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bad fouls
3 on DC and RW.

Love not getting any touches. Despite the Memphis frontline foul trouble.

by Raisin on Apr 5, 2008 4:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NO EFFORT ON REBOUNDING......
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

56-49, 10:00 LEFT
IF WE CATCH THEM BY 5:00, WE CAN STILL WIN.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

10 minutes of thell
Remaining
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That should have been a CHARGE
He rolled OVER our guy
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

shit
i thought mata had the slide...
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Idiotic turnovers......
Just careless basketball out there.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ship needs the ball
and he needs to not pass it off.  

by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 4:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The turnovers
could be what kills us.

Damn.

by bruinchick on Apr 5, 2008 4:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dribble penetration is killing these guys.
Zone might be the only way to go.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG STOP JUMPSHOOTING....
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Howland the new Self
How come we can't seem to ever CLOSE a Final Four? This is looking dismal right now. I PRAY I'm wrong.

by OverflowingPassionBucket on Apr 5, 2008 4:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

STFU
What kind of passion bucket is so negative?

We have come back before and will again.

Calling out Howland is not the answer.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Apr 5, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

7:53 left, 59-49, DC has his FOURTH.
Damn.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

fuck
that's it

by True Blue and Gold on Apr 5, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

*$&%^! DC
Dude, that is NOT a good idea

by bruinchick on Apr 5, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lame
No offensive movement, letting shot clock run down.

by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

4 on DC
he just looks tentative all night; maybe a little too worried about the inside presence of memphis

by BruinFan96 on Apr 5, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Explosion Iminent
We need to explode, enough of this, the volcano needs to erupt

And it needs to do it NOW.

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

shit the hell up dude
your not helping or contributing here anymore
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

sorry that
was to the guy that keep just reminding us its over...lets go right now...not more fouls here..theyre playing great defense too much one on one there with not enough ball movement...we can do this if we can just win the boards and on the other end

right now lets see what your made of

O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

helping?
it doesn't matter what we are thinking during the game here at BN. i see that a lot, that we need to stay focused, stay on task, etc...of course our Ben Ball Warriors need to, but we're just fans, this is what we do

by OverflowingPassionBucket on Apr 5, 2008 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

*you're

by True Blue and Gold on Apr 5, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We knew this would be a tough game...
... but don't let it slip like this.

by bruinchick on Apr 5, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

UCLA is making rookie mistakes over and over again
I don't understand this stuff. They aren't getting anything right on either side of the floor and that's just inexplicable.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

josh
needs to come alive and stop worrying about missed shots.

by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FAITH BRETHREN
There's plenty of time, and our guys are WAITING to explode
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BS call
Completely inconsistent refs.  Same thing happens on both ends, opposite calls.

by SuperBruinMan on Apr 5, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WKU All Over Again?
Shit!  WTF is Collison doing?!  

by bruininthelbc on Apr 5, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

oh boy,
deep breath.  

focus Bruins.

there's time if we play OUR game.  just need to do it.

greg in denver

by gbruin on Apr 5, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ollie
who was that post aimed at, btw?

by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 4:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Best approach is to throw the ball inside.
Just go inside do not pass around the perimeter. Ball on the perimeter with shot clock running down is recipe for last second jumpshots and turnovers.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OK, here's the plan...
...(1)  get RW in at the point NOW.

(2)  JS ahs to shot on the drive.  he can't wait for wide-open shots -- there won't be any.  He HAS to look to SHOOT.  EVen if he misses, we can get baOAds for putbacks and maybe draw fouls.

(3)  KL.  Feed it to him.  Lob, backscreen, give it to him for isos.  GIVE HIM THE BALL!!!!!

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

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 4:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Time to shut these guys down
right now. Keefe, time for another great game

by bruinchick on Apr 5, 2008 4:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DC
Looks a bit too calm and collected on the bench.  If I were him I would be pretty angry with my own play this afternoon.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

JK and LMRAM can get us points...
...WITH LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 4:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OK -- Be Positive
Calling out players and the coach is not the answer

That's not how we do things here

sjh

by Class of 66 on Apr 5, 2008 4:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

THERE WE GO JOSH
YES

by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 4:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AND JS WITH THE BUCKET AND FOUL!!!!!
COME ON, BOYS!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 4:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

There we go
And one.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Shipp gets aggressive!!
Yessssss!!!
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Apr 5, 2008 4:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hell yes josh
drain this gimme
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 4:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Shipp!
Okay, so let's make sure all his shots are gnarly, in-traffic crappy looks. He makes those.

by bruinchick on Apr 5, 2008 4:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ooooo
robbed by the rim ahhh
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Do you hear the rumbling?
The volcano is about ready to blow.

Rebound

Westy running the point...no problem.

Great look by Keefe but too bad

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LUC IS HUSTLING!
WHAT?  DC back in????????????
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not sure I like DC coming in so soon.
He's clutch and is too close to fouling out.

by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Memphis is 10-12 at the FT line
but only Rose and D-R have shot FT's.

by Fox 71 on Apr 5, 2008 4:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

59-52, 6:07 left...
WE CAN DO THIS!!!!

BELIEVE, NATION, BELIEVE!!!!!!!

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

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 4:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

these are fucking fouls
were being attacked on the boards lets go
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 4:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

5:37 LEFT, JS WITH HIS 2ND.
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG MORE JUMPSHOTS????
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

those tre balls
just didnt want to stay in ahh
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMN!
Why won't these shots fall!

by bruinchick on Apr 5, 2008 4:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Stop shooting jumpshots.
Go inside. Go inside. Go inside. Go inside. Go inside. Go inside. Wake up. Go inside.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Should have been a foul
Or not...bad defense
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 4:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

KEEP GOIING INSIDE!!!!!
DRAW FOULS, STOP THE CLOCK, GET POINTS!!!!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 4:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jumpshots = we lose this game.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 4:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Go INSIDE

by True Blue and Gold on Apr 5, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That guy just pointed at Kevin
Get the ball to Kevin and let him shove it down their throats
sjh

by Class of 66 on Apr 5, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What the hell are their doing with these jumpshots
Can't they understand what is working and what is not working?? Dear God.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hoow in the name of this god
for saken world is that memphis ball
O.A.

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

More bad offense
Four minutes left - it's now or never.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

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

UCLA cannot hit anything
They gotta work for better looks at the basket and finish the shot.

by UCLA4Life on Apr 5, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Guys!!
nO mATTER wHAT!!
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Apr 5, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No sense of urgency
No focus.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

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

Dude
Focus? Urgency?

Memphis is just better.

It's a tough pill to swallow - had to do it last week myself. But be real.

by HornsFan on Apr 5, 2008 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So is that it?
Are we giving up?
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

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

my gf just said
memphis looks like they want it more

by bruin95 on Apr 5, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crap
Block on the Westbrook layup.

11 point lead now with 3 minutes left and UCLA cannot hit anything.

by UCLA4Life on Apr 5, 2008 5:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow,
Sure looks like it to me.

Walking back up the court

Oh I guess we're fouling.

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

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

DC??
what was that?
greg in denver

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

DC
Why are you doing that?

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

Fuck
Stupid fucking foul.

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

DC HAS FOULED OUT WITH 2:53 LEFT
63-52.

WHY?

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 5:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh s--t
DC is out. Keefe, bring it on man.

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

screens, omg!!
we need to screen for Josh now to hit threes

by bruin95 on Apr 5, 2008 5:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wrong. They lost the game shooting jumpshots.
Haven't you been watching?????
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Collison with a bad foul to get out of the game
That was really stupid. A frustration foul and now he's gone. Darren better re-think any thoughts of the NBA right now. Rose schooled him today.

by UCLA4Life on Apr 5, 2008 5:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The way I figure it
we're 8-29 on FG's in the second half.  

Tough to come back when you can't make any baskets.

by Fox 71 on Apr 5, 2008 5:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

frustration?
that didn't make any sense.
greg in denver

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

Goog God.....
So stupid. I love these guys, couldn't they understand jumpshots won't win it. I mean, c'mon it was so BLATANTLY OBVIOUS GOING INSIDE WAS WHAT WAS WORKING........????????????
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

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

Collison
Played horribly tonight - maybe he fouled out on purpose to save a time out?  No idea why CBH put him back in the game right after he picked up his 4th - we played better without him.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

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

WE CAN STILL WIN.
RW AT THE POINT.

JS AT THE 2.

LMRAM AT THE 3 GUARDING DOUGLAS-ROBERTS.

ALL SHOTS FROM HERE ON OUT ARE DRIVES, POST-UPS, OR PUTBACKS.

WE CAN STILL 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 5:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What
?

by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 5:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Memphis Defense
Gotta hand it to them-they been playing great defense and their rebounded is intense.

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

they look tired out there
I think it's over...fuck...i hate to say that...

by bruin78 on Apr 5, 2008 5:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just get it in to Love
The rest of the way. Please.

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

They should have done that earlier..........
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Collison
2 games in this tournament run so far that were just awful.

by UCLA4Life on Apr 5, 2008 5:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

y is a 6'1
Collison guarding a 6'6 Rose, he has been owning Collison all game long

by uclaov1 on Apr 5, 2008 5:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Collison Quit!
How else do you call that?  Fouls out with 3 min to play on a b.s. foul?  Really!?  How else is anyone supposed to view that!?

by Seanny Rotten on Apr 5, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

KEEP GOING!
GET INSIDE, DRAW FOULS.  GET POINTS, STOP THE CLOCK!!!!
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

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

no matter...
what happens.. I'm proud of our Bruins.

i am very, very, very frustrated right now.

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

JK Won't Quit
Good for Him.
Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Apr 5, 2008 5:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Should UCLA start fouling?
Unfortunately, Memphis has hit their free-throws today. Who would've thunk it?

by UCLA4Life on Apr 5, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WE CAME BACK FROM WORSE VS. ZAGA!!!
LET'S 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 5:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Miracle
We needs one.

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

HOW MANY REBOUNDS DO WE BOBBLE?
"In this program your passion bucket must be full to play SC." -- CRN, to Dan Patrick, 1/2008

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

its over
we were out Coached

by uclaov1 on Apr 5, 2008 5:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No
We were out played.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

out executed, yes
doubt we were out coached
greg in denver

by gbruin on Apr 5, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't know about that.
As the saying goes, you can't coach height, and their guards were each 3-4 inches bigger than ours.

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 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

STFU
Don't just drop in here and trash CBH
sjh

by Class of 66 on Apr 5, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

uclov
Keep it out of BN.

by Nestor on Apr 5, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sigh
I don't want to believe it

But it's over.

It's really over.  A MIRACLE would have to happen, and I do believe in miracles, I just don't see it.

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

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

Uggh...
Streetball is gonna win this game. Amazing. Memphis has peaked at the right time.

UCLA needs a WSU flurry of 3s to get back in this game right now.

by UCLA4Life on Apr 5, 2008 5:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep
Its over.

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

That's why theyre making them
Rose and Douglas-Roberts are their good FT shooters.

by Raisin on Apr 5, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does
Klove come back then?

I gotta think he's going to feel like this was a missed opportunity.

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

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

did you see his face?
i felt so bad for him, he wanted this so badly.

by freesia39 on Apr 5, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why wouldn't he come back?
His stock in the NBA couldn't go lower at this point, he doesn't NEED the money, and he's BMOC living the fun college life.

Hell, I'd stay and get a degree, UCLA is a fantastic place to go to school and be an athlete.  The NBA will ALWAYS be there.

Frankly his game could stand another year of tuning as well.  

Put it this way...if you knew you'd be the Big Man inside each and every game, playing massive minutes for a premier basketball program with a wonderful history, OR would you rather ride the pine in the NBA getting maybe 5 minutes a game for a BAD team with no hope of making the playoffs.

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 5, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can we put up 14
in about a minute?

damn.

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

Memphis is just better
Another great year for UCLA, and a lot to be proud of, including three straight Final Fours.

But Memphis is just better. A lot better. I had to swallow this bitter pill myself last week.

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

NO THEY ARE NOT.
UCLA DID THEMSELVES IN WITH IDIOTIC JUMPSHOTS.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you're probably right
btw, i assume that video aimed at A&M was your work.  pretty funny.
greg in denver

by gbruin on Apr 5, 2008 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not me
But very funny. That was awesome.

And no way A&M wins that game, even if a foul is called.

by HornsFan on Apr 5, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You Again.
They are not a better team.  They played a better game.

They are not "champions."  They won a game.

You're bad mojo for "your" teams, because you are completely disingenuous.  This is not "name-calling," because you are, indeed, disingenuous.

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Apr 5, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who is gonna take the shots?
Who do you give it to?

by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 5:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's been a great season
I look forward to a great year in Football too, but it looks like our opportunity for #12 will have to wait one more season.

I'm just really surprised that we had no sense of urgency, and no focus at all.  This was NOT the team I watched all season.

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

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

I don't mind losing..
but why is it that we're losing in the final four by 15...3 years in a fucking row!

by bruin78 on Apr 5, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I feel bad for our guys
to pick this game to lay an egg in.  I still think we're a better team than Memphis.  They have good players who all played well when it counted, but we are still the better team.  

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

Matt Leinart?
that you?

by HornsFan on Apr 5, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HornsFan
Stay off BN if you are going to come down on other commenters. Thank you.

by Nestor on Apr 5, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

NEVER STOP. NEVER STOP FIGHTING...
...'TIL THE FIGHT IS DONE.

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 5:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I Love This Team.
I don't care what anybody says.  They are great, and they have given me such pride to be a Bruin.  I wouldn't trade any one of them for a win here.

Fine, the thugs outplayed us in one game.  I'd love to follow up on them in five years, and compare them to these warriors.

They're not "champions."  They won a game.

Love My Bruins

by Bruingirl83 on Apr 5, 2008 5:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Might as well put Chace and Dragovic in the game
UCLA needs to get some quick 3 pointers to get back in like WSU did against UCLA in the Pauley game.

by UCLA4Life on Apr 5, 2008 5:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What a great season.
If KL is off to the NBA, I'm sure gonna miss him.

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

Unnecessary Negativity
Memphis is a very good team. You don't win 37 games if you aren't.
sjh

by Class of 66 on Apr 5, 2008 5:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I love this team.
But Memphis is not better. They just executed better. Jumpshots weren't working, we didn't get away from them, we didn't go inside, game over. Fuck.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 5:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Surprised
How Good Memphis.  I wouldn't be surprised if they wont it all.

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

I hope KL comes back
to get a championship with UCLA...what a line up next year if he stays.

by bruin78 on Apr 5, 2008 5:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i too
hope he stays but it doesnt look good

by blinkshot on Apr 5, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

athleticism
I guess there really in the end is just no substitute for pure athleticism... Westbrook had it today but the rest of our guys just couldn't get it done defensively and somewhat offensively also. Sigh...

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

Not to be..but a great season..
..there are alot of teams that would trade places with us right now.

We'll be back; you wonder if this is how KL and DC want to remember their last UCLA game?

God, it's great to be a Bruin!

by whp68 on Apr 5, 2008 5:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Makes you just want to give the guys a hug
... doesn't it?

thanks for another AWESOME season.

:-)

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

How about if I give you a hug, and
you can pass it along to the guys?

I hope as many people show up to welcome them back as were there to send them off.

Gotta give credit to Memphis, but I'm not going to say they're a better team than we are.  They were tonight, but I wish this wasn't a single-elimination tournament at this point.

by Fox 71 on Apr 5, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you Bruins
For an amazing season. No matter what MSM will say, this season was not a failure.

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

Great Season
We'll get 'em next year

by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 5, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

78-63, Memphis goes to the Final.
They played very well, and we did not play our best at all.

Here's hoping KL AND DC come back next year, with chips on their shoulders the size of Humvees.

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

by Meriones on Apr 5, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If Memphis had not lost their one game..
..they could have ended up 40-0.
God, it's great to be a Bruin!

by whp68 on Apr 5, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I was questioning our urgency and desire
but you know what, we're just tired, were deep enough athletically and speed wise to stay at tip top form all game...they've played great defense tonight and just crashed the boards on every possession.

Bravo fellas, I know you ran into a wall and did everything you could to try and get through it.

Let's hope we never hear some dimwitted scum bag ever say "goodnight UCLA" to us like that again.

O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed
I don't think our guys didn't try hard.  Think they just ran into too much tonight.
greg in denver

by gbruin on Apr 5, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed
I don't think our guys didn't try hard.  Think they just ran into too much tonight.
greg in denver

by gbruin on Apr 5, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Every day, every year
I'd rather go down with my Bruins than win with anyone else.

What a great year by our team.

greg in denver

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

Dont forget
Dont forget RW, Meriones.  We need his intensity too

by UclaZack2005 on Apr 5, 2008 5:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm Heartbroken
I'd rather it be like CBH's first FF.  Just pleasant surprises.

I'm heartbroken.

I love our guys.  

by Rich1996UCLA on Apr 5, 2008 5:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Game over
We have 13 tournament wins in the last three years.  Florida has 12, Memphis now has 11.  No matter what happens we'll have the most over the three years.  Not bad.

Next year...

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

With the game that DC played
I for one wouldn't mind if he didn't come back.  He got SCHOOLED out there tonight, and he looked like he didn't care at all.  I'm very disapointed in him.
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

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

How dare you
he had a bad night, but he has given everything he had to this program, hes been our leader, and hes had ice in his veins this whole tournament.  I'd take him back in a heartbeat, I love that guy so much and im gunna miss him liek hell
O.A.

by Ollie on Apr 5, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not just him.
Whole team didn't play smart. When your jumpshots aren't falling, and their bigs are in trouble, you go inside. I'm befuddled by the amount of mistakes that were made. I know this team is better then Memphis.
CBH: 3 straight PAC-10 titles, most since CJW!

by Lakers Bruins Fanatic on Apr 5, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ridiculous
DC didn't care?  Are you serious?  He just got outplayed by a more talented player, period.  There's nothing else about it.  Rose didn't want it more than DC, he was just better.  If you think UCLA wouldn't be better with DC coming back next year, I wonder if you watched the Bruins play at all this season.

by McNown to Farmer on Apr 5, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Keep this BS off
our blog. Thanks.

by Nestor on Apr 5, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry
But I watched every single game this year and have been the biggest Bruin Homer you can get.  I don't think DC played well at all tonight, and I really didn't understand the attitude that appeared to be coming from him when he was shown on camera.  It APPEARED to me that he had no passion.

NONE of the Bruins had the passion tonight.  THis wasn't the same team.

As much as DC has done for the team this year, this was his BIGGEST time to shine, and he didn't do it.  He got outplayed.  BADLY

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

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

Just because he didnt look it doesnt mean he
didnt care.  Yes, he did not have a good game but UCLA hasnt done well against long athletic perimeter players.  See Florida.  But just because he had a bad game and he didnt look like he cared doesnt mean you get to say that YOU dont care if he comes back.   when you develop the ability to read minds, come back to the blog.

by 8994 on Apr 5, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes he got outplayed
He got outplayed badly. That doesn't give you license to launch that kind of bullsh!t attack on him. If you do that again you will be gone.

by Nestor on Apr 5, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow
Threatening to ban someone for a valid opinion.  Power trip much?
Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 9, 2008 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bullshit attack?
All I said was I wouldn't mind if he went to the NBA and didn't come back - WHICH it looks like he probably will.  Jeeze Louise - so is this a site where we can post NOTHING but positives and NEVER criticize our players or coaches?

Oh wait, isn't this the site that called for a certain Football coach to get FIRED?  So if I can't criticize a player or coach for a bad game once in awhile, does that mean I have to post nothing but platitudes and bon mots?  Give me a break - look up the term "hypocrite" Nestor, you might see yourself there.

Oh and don't worry, I won't be posting criticisms of anyone here anymore, I probably won't be posting here much, this doesn't seem to be a very friendly "blog"/"message board."  

Class of 2006 Fan Since 1971

by wildwill on Apr 9, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great season
Congrats on another Final Four.

Felt your pain five days ago. Memphis is just damn good. Totally overwhelming.

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

Thanks man...
These guys are tough.
Go UCLA!

by madmaxucla on Apr 5, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks UCLA
thank guys for bringing me along the past 4 months.  i really enjoy winter more watching UCLA excel.   You ll get them next year.

GO BRUINS!!!

by 8994 on Apr 5, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Proud of the Bruins
I love these guys no matter what! I hope so much that KL, DC and RW come back for some unfinished business. Wow, Memphis is damn good.
Go UCLA!

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

a great season....

i just dont know where KL went during the 2nd half. he never really posted up...

oh well, next year!

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

Mata-Real is still a champion.
I'm very sad we couldn't give LMR a title as a going away present.  He's been a great warrior for us, and he, with Josh, Arron, and Jordan are the foundation of what has been rebuilt into the nation's greatest basketball program.

Great season.  I can't say I'm not extremely disappointed in how our guys played today, but Memphis earned it.  They hit their FTs and they played a great second half.

We had them within 3 and with their big guys in foul trouble.  We threw it away.  I know this really burns.  I know our guys our in a lot of pain.

I hope they remember that pain and disappointment next year and use it to bring the national title back to where it belongs.

by norcald503 on Apr 5, 2008 5:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Post game thread is up
Just a general warning: an attack on any player, coach or another BN member will get your post deleted and might get you banned.

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

Thanks
Good rules. These guys had a great season.

by Raisin on Apr 5, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The team
We are still proud of our team.  Yes a tough loss but we stand with our guys.  Be proud as we are the Bruins.  Bless them all

by Blue Critter on Apr 5, 2008 5:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Offseason
UCLA's short bench really hurt. The Bruins looked more gassed in the second half than Memphis. Worried about the post play if Love does not return. UCLA doesn't have a lot of tall players next season.

by UCLA4Life on Apr 5, 2008 5:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If KL does jump..
..does anyone know if we have scholarships available for a big man recruit?
God, it's great to be a Bruin!

by whp68 on Apr 5, 2008 5:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

UCLA has 11 scholarship players
After Mata graduates, thats 10 left.  The team is allowed 13.  With 4 coming in, even if KL leaves, UCLA will be at the max.  If RW leaves, there would be one available for a big man.  I think there are a couple of big men who are looking to see what happens.

by 8994 on Apr 5, 2008 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Any line on..
..who these big men are?
God, it's great to be a Bruin!

by whp68 on Apr 7, 2008 7:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks Guys
Great season, such a pity it had to end tonight.

DC, don't be too hard on yourself (and come back next year!).

Kevin and RW, do whatever you think is right of course, but the phrase "unfinished business" springs to mind...

LoMata, thank you most of all. You've been a great presence these past four years, it won't be the same without you. Good luck man.

Everyone else, bring on next year!

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

The Heartbreak
Man, I really, really, really thought we could take on Memphis.  I love our guys and I just want to cry, it wasn't even close.  What the hell?  Memphis is not the better team, no way, we just got some bad breaks.  Too many good looks that just didn't go in.  Now, I think Collison comes back (but I said AA would be back last year), does Love?  What were his stats for this game?  He wasn't the overpowering beast we all expected, was he?  God, this totally sucks.  Love, come back, please!

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

We'll be ok
Go Bruins.

by True Blue and Gold on Apr 5, 2008 5:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank you, Lorenzo.
You have been a true warrior and a great winner for UCLA.  You gave everything you got to us over the last four years and have helped us reach great success.  Thanks again, Lorenzo.

by trainwreck84 on Apr 5, 2008 5:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't think we'll loose to the winner this year
I really don't think Memphis will win against NC.

by 10amla on Apr 5, 2008 5:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Great season and all, BUT
I think DC totally quit.  

How else do you call that?  Fouls out with 3 min to play on a b.s. foul?  Really!?  How else is anyone supposed to view that!?

by Seanny Rotten on Apr 5, 2008 5:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Evil wins.
That is the most damaging part of all this.  Memphis is the dirtiest program in the game and UCLA is the most elite of the teams that do it right.

As long as we got Coach Howland, we will be back.

by trainwreck84 on Apr 5, 2008 5:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

An Open Letter to Whoever Keeps Putting Up Mojo
Yes it's fun, yes I like it - but this is three years in a row we haven't finished out and gotten Banner 12.  Can we retire the mojo and come up with something else that's fun and likeable?  Nothing against you or Austin Powers, I'm a huge fan of it all I think the idea is great it's just this is three years in a row.  It's starting to be a negative tradition.

by Seanny Rotten on Apr 5, 2008 5:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's not use superstition
as an excuse.

Memphis has a ton of talent and they hit their shots.  

by trainwreck84 on Apr 5, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Some quick thoughts
Westbrook played a good game, 10/19 (although a few of the points came in the very end).  At this point in time, I would say his performance increased his draft pick--he was really able to run with the Memphis team.

Love played a great first half, but ended up shooting 4/12.  I was not so happy when he went to take open 3s.  Although he is able to hit them, when he steps out we lose all our rebounding advantage.  You have to give some credit to Dorsey for playing a great defensive second half, but I think overall we didn't get Love the ball inside as much as we needed to.  I am a little bit suprised this wasn't addressed early in the second half (or if it was, that the players didn't make the plays) after Dorsey got 3 fouls.

Luc did well with rebounding (13), and had quite a few good drives to the basket (ending in 12 points).  However he also took some outside jumpers which were unnecessary.

Shipp started out draining 2 threes, which was great.  Later he started driving to the basket, which is also what we needed more than him hitting 3s.  Overall, I think he should spend the offseason working very hard on his shot consistency and his lateral movement.

Collison, ... he's been a great point guard all year except in 3 games (Washington, WKU, and Memphis).  I understand that Rose is a very possible 1st round pick that made DJ Augustin look average.  However, DJ Augustin was still able to draw a few fouls.  I understand that the Memphis team is tall and atheletic, but to score only 2 points on 1/9 shooting is way below his potential.  Collison had 28 points driving in a Stanford zone and shooting over two 7 footers, and I just feel that for whatever reason he was off tonight.

I think the style Memphis plays suprised our players.  I think our backcourt and other teams felt that they had to "match" Memphis's backcourt, and as a result made some uncharacteristically poor decisions under uncharacteristic pressure (with the exception of Westbrook).  Therefore, overall we too many perimeter shots and didn't get the ball to Love (who was clearly tired by the end of the game) enough.

On Memphis's end, I just have to say "wow" on CDR and Rose, who drew the fouls (13 and 12) and then made them (87%).  In comparison, the rest of their team had 0 fouls.  The two players combined for 53 of 78 total Memphis points on 48% shooting.

I have to say that I am disappointed that it wasn't even a close game.  We had a couple runs, but they were VERY short because we couldn't stop Memphis; they had dribble penetration seemingly at will (hard to play man against dribble-drive offense).  Nevertheless, we had a great season and I look forward to next year.

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

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