Game Thread: California at Washington State
by Grady Clapp on Sep 6, 2008 12:30 PM PDT
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PrintCalifornia Golden Bears at Washington St. Cougars, Sep 6, 2008 3:30 PM PDT
Kickoff: 3:30 PT
Location: Martin Stadium, Pullman
TV: Fox Sports Northwest (Gess who's announcing?)
The line: California by 13 1/2
Why the Golden Bears might win: Jahvid Best (above). He was the 2007 California high school state champion in the 100-meter dash. His time: 10.31 seconds. So it's safe to say he's fast. There's also the 7.6 yards per carry he averaged on his 29 carries last season.
Why the Cougars might win: Nuss said it best earlier in the week. One of the pleasant surprises last week was how the Cougar defensive line handled one of the best o-lines we will see all season in Oklahoma State. Now, with a (hopefully) monster game against Cal, they can stop the Bears' running game or at the very least prevent the floodgates from opening.
X-Factor: The D-Line. Not only for the ability to slow the run game, but also the chance that we could force Cal to beat themselves. Pressure on the quarterback, if we can get it, could lead to sacks, interceptions and a whole bunch of other fun things. Let's hope for the best.
The Prediction: I don't think the Cougs have enough offense to keep up with Cal. I do, however, think they can keep it reasonably close. Cal 31, WSU 21.
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Pac-10 officials strike again
I don’t like Washington. I really don’t. But I seriously can’t believe that game was decided by an unsportsmanlike penalty. That was beyond terrible.
Uh, so maybe I was wrong about containing Best
The D-Line got absolutely cleaned out on that play. Uh-oh.
OK, so mistakes we've made so far
1. Lost contain on a running play for a TD.
2. Thrown a terrible interception.
3. Blown coverage for a TD.
4. Fumbled a kickoff.
5. Fumbled a snap.
Wow. We truly suck so far. The good news? Brandon Gibson caught his first two passes …
hey, second non-nuss comment
how y’all doing? hope we don’t embarrass you too badly.
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
The thread over there is freaking out for me. Just wanted to say I think the annonucers said Alex mack was Kevin Mack. Nice spin move by Vereen!
"Save The Oaks: Overthrow Capitalism" said Dumpster Muffin sanguinely
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I just can't believe
this is the same team I watched last week. The mistakes are unbelievable to me. I just did not expect this — not that I truly thought we could stop your backs, but I did not imagine this.
Uh Oh
I remember reading about Little Big Horn but never thought I’d actually witness a re-enactment.
by I Remember Richie Zisk on Sep 6, 2008 4:07 PM PDT reply actions
Remember
At little Big Horn, Custer was favored. But in terms of the slaughter part, it’s a good analogy.
Jeff, it’s me (Chris) in Wenatchee.
by I Remember Richie Zisk on Sep 6, 2008 4:10 PM PDT reply actions
I know you commented on the UW game (a tragically unsatisfying finish to such a thoroughly enjoyable game), but did you see Oregon’s score? 66!
by I Remember Richie Zisk on Sep 6, 2008 4:14 PM PDT reply actions
the only good thing that can come out of this season is if we are so bad they fire Wulff and hire a real coach
He's not
I’m totally convinced he’s the right guy for this.
What you don’t know about my buddy Statton is that he doesn’t like anyone. Not even me.
:-)
I blame doba, I was not a fan of the hire, and never will be a fan of the hire, anybody that is endorsed by Jim Walden publicly should not be hired
We have a punter.... again
the bright spot so far is that we have our starting punter back, no more 15 yd punts
Off topic, Nuss
We won the Battle of the Bridge last night
by I Remember Richie Zisk on Sep 6, 2008 4:40 PM PDT reply actions
Wager
What’s the over/under for Coug wins this year?
by I Remember Richie Zisk on Sep 6, 2008 4:41 PM PDT reply actions
Riley MIGHT beat me in the 40
and he still scored. Yikes!
by I Remember Richie Zisk on Sep 6, 2008 4:50 PM PDT reply actions
Crap is right
That game could get embarrassingly ugly quickly!
by I Remember Richie Zisk on Sep 6, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Portland State
I’ve got money on PSU to win with Bradey
You know things are bad when...
the announcers can only applaud the punter.
by I Remember Richie Zisk on Sep 6, 2008 4:57 PM PDT reply actions
At least you guys don’t have stinky assholes who have been camping outside of the stadium and in the trees outside of your stadium for the past two years.
I have a stinky asshole.
"Save The Oaks: Overthrow Capitalism" said Dumpster Muffin sanguinely
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QB CONTROVERSY!
Perhaps Gary Rogers could never get past Alex Brink because he actually isn’t any good?
Remember, Gesser started it.
Was Gesser the QB directly before Brink?
"Save The Oaks: Overthrow Capitalism" said Dumpster Muffin sanguinely
www.CaliforniaGoldenBlogs.com
I remember Swogger as being pretty bad.
And one of the main reasons we went from the Holiday Bowl to a 5-6 season.
do you have other promising qbs?
playing a 5th year senior in a rebuilding year might not be the best idea.
(says the guy who knows next to nothing about your program)
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
Well, there's Lopina
He’s a junior. Never seen him play, but I guess he’s a bit more mobile. Rogers is the kind of quarterback fit for the old system — big, strong armed.
Did he just say we'll get a look at our younger players?
OUR YOUNGER PLAYERS STARTED THE GAME! THERE AREN’T ANY OTHER GUYS!
well, you got a new quarterback
i guess that’s worth trying out…or something…
So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!
I had to run
to Costco. Looks like I only missed 10 points
by I Remember Richie Zisk on Sep 6, 2008 6:23 PM PDT reply actions
Looks like
I’m getting sent on another errand. Grrr
by I Remember Richie Zisk on Sep 6, 2008 6:26 PM PDT reply actions
Yep
Looks like I have to sign off. I’ll chat with you later, Nuss.
by I Remember Richie Zisk on Sep 6, 2008 6:28 PM PDT reply actions
Maybe you will get more people on this thread for road games...
I was at this debacle for the entire thing… very disappointing… but true fans don’t just leave…
It never hurts that we might actually have a prayer next Saturday
At least, that’s what I’m going to tell myself all week.
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