Do you think in 2030/2031 we could play against U$C? I will miss playing them, it was like the Big Game in Berkeley during years when Stanfurd hosted the Big Game. My late grandfather (who told me it was his fault the Stanfurd Band was on the field during The Play managing field security) said that the Cal student section would throw fruit at the U$C band during the 70s and 80s.

We might well end up playing them in a bowl game down the road. Bowls featuring former P10 teams from different conferences are going to be a common matchup going forward.

Nope! Hate those traitor

JB was a Chieftain said:

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Nope! Hate those traitor

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Hate is good for ticket sales.

RaidersBear24 said:

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Do you think in 2030/2031 we could play against U$C? I will miss playing them, it was like the Big Game in Berkeley during years when Stanfurd hosted the Big Game. My late grandfather (who told me it was his fault the Stanfurd Band was on the field during The Play managing field security) said that the Cal student section would throw fruit at the U$C band during the 70s and 80s.

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I think so, but it is too soon to introduce the idea. Let people get used to the ACC and hating Florida State first. In the meantime I am glad we will have a series with UCLA.

RaidersBear24 said:

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Do you think in 2030/2031 we could play against U$C? I will miss playing them, it was like the Big Game in Berkeley during years when Stanfurd hosted the Big Game. My late grandfather (who told me it was his fault the Stanfurd Band was on the field during The Play managing field security) said that the Cal student section would throw fruit at the U$C band during the 70s and 80s.

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Well, there was the fruit and -- somebody correct me if I'm wrong -- also H2O balloons. Totally uncool thing to do... sort of.

The problem with playing U$C again is that they've pretty much burnt the bridges. Never say never, but I would say: they can rot in hell.

RaidersBear24 said:

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Do you think in 2030/2031 we could play against U$C? I will miss playing them, it was like the Big Game in Berkeley during years when Stanfurd hosted the Big Game. My late grandfather (who told me it was his fault the Stanfurd Band was on the field during The Play managing field security) said that the Cal student section would throw fruit at the U$C band during the 70s and 80s.

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You can't spell "Screw you" without USC. Frankly, I've never liked USC. If we never play them again, it's too soon.

RaidersBear24 said:

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Do you think in 2030/2031 we could play against U$C? I will miss playing them, it was like the Big Game in Berkeley during years when Stanfurd hosted the Big Game. My late grandfather (who told me it was his fault the Stanfurd Band was on the field during The Play managing field security) said that the Cal student section would throw fruit at the U$C band during the 70s and 80s.

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Won't miss losing every year.

Big C said:

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RaidersBear24 said:

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Do you think in 2030/2031 we could play against U$C? I will miss playing them, it was like the Big Game in Berkeley during years when Stanfurd hosted the Big Game. My late grandfather (who told me it was his fault the Stanfurd Band was on the field during The Play managing field security) said that the Cal student section would throw fruit at the U$C band during the 70s and 80s.

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Well, there was the fruit and -- somebody correct me if I'm wrong -- also balloons. Totally uncool thing to do... sort of.

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"Throwing" doesn't adequately capture it. The projectiles (water balloons or fruit) were launched from giant slingshots smuggled in and assembled in the rooting section. About 20' of surgical tubing with a doggie food dish in the middle, supported by 2 frat boys on either end.

The projectile would reach, if properly launched, from the center of the student section to the middle of the USC or Stanford band on the 20 yard line.

Quite impressive. [oops, sorry, terrible! young hooligans!]

I remember it well!!

JSC 76 said:

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The projectile would reach, if properly launched, from the center of the student section to the middle of the USC or Stanford band on the 20 yard line.

Quite impressive. [oops, sorry, terrible! young hooligans!]

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I might be mis-remembering, but I seem to recall one projectile that actually went in a tuba's hole. Bullseye!

It was really very wrong to have done such things, tsk, tsk

I would go to see us play USC in a bowl game.

I'm fine playing UCLA, but could care less about playing USC. Let them struggle mightly in the Big 10.

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Big C said:

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RaidersBear24 said:

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Do you think in 2030/2031 we could play against U$C? I will miss playing them, it was like the Big Game in Berkeley during years when Stanfurd hosted the Big Game. My late grandfather (who told me it was his fault the Stanfurd Band was on the field during The Play managing field security) said that the Cal student section would throw fruit at the U$C band during the 70s and 80s.

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Well, there was the fruit and -- somebody correct me if I'm wrong -- also balloons. Totally uncool thing to do... sort of.

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"Throwing" doesn't adequately capture it. The projectiles (water balloons or fruit) were launched from giant slingshots smuggled in and assembled in the rooting section. About 20' of surgical tubing with a doggie food dish in the middle, supported by 2 frat boys on either end.

The projectile would reach, if properly launched, from the center of the student section to the middle of the USC or Stanford band on the 20 yard line.

Quite impressive. [oops, sorry, terrible! young hooligans!]

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As I recall, they used crutches as vertical supports for the surgical tubing. People in the surrounding seats had to clear out as the dog dish recoil was fierce. Also, sometimes the water balloon burst upon launching and drenched a few rows below the launch platform.

I thought it was rather funny back then but now I would worry about hurting someone on the field especially if they used oranges. I hope that isn't happening anymore.

Eastern Oregon Bear said:

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JSC 76 said:

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Big C said:

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RaidersBear24 said:

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Do you think in 2030/2031 we could play against U$C? I will miss playing them, it was like the Big Game in Berkeley during years when Stanfurd hosted the Big Game. My late grandfather (who told me it was his fault the Stanfurd Band was on the field during The Play managing field security) said that the Cal student section would throw fruit at the U$C band during the 70s and 80s.

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Well, there was the fruit and -- somebody correct me if I'm wrong -- also balloons. Totally uncool thing to do... sort of.

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"Throwing" doesn't adequately capture it. The projectiles (water balloons or fruit) were launched from giant slingshots smuggled in and assembled in the rooting section. About 20' of surgical tubing with a doggie food dish in the middle, supported by 2 frat boys on either end.

The projectile would reach, if properly launched, from the center of the student section to the middle of the USC or Stanford band on the 20 yard line.

Quite impressive. [oops, sorry, terrible! young hooligans!]

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As I recall, they used crutches as vertical supports for the surgical tubing. People in the surrounding seats had to clear out as the dog dish recoil was fierce. Also, sometimes the water balloon burst upon launching and drenched a few rows below the launch platform.

I thought it was rather funny back then but now I would worry about hurting someone on the field especially if they used oranges. I hope that isn't happening anymore.

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Don't worry, everybody has a safe space now. And I'm not making light of it: I played in the Cal Band back in that era. We were sitting ducks. Got a bit hurt once; coulda been a lot worse.

It reminds me a little bit of the current political situation: Sure, there are the "good guys" and the "bad guys", but we are all people. I, personally, met actual "people" in the Stanfurd and fUCLA bands. The Trojan Band? Well, I never met any actual people, i.e. humans, but there must've been some, surely.

When I was at Cal (late 60's) two friend and I snuck into the field while nobody was there and launched water balloons with the slighshot and a doggie dish. We could launch them half the length of the football field. I am sure if it hit someone on the nose it would break their nose.

Eastern Oregon Bear said:

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JSC 76 said:

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Big C said:

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RaidersBear24 said:

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Do you think in 2030/2031 we could play against U$C? I will miss playing them, it was like the Big Game in Berkeley during years when Stanfurd hosted the Big Game. My late grandfather (who told me it was his fault the Stanfurd Band was on the field during The Play managing field security) said that the Cal student section would throw fruit at the U$C band during the 70s and 80s.

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Well, there was the fruit and -- somebody correct me if I'm wrong -- also balloons. Totally uncool thing to do... sort of.

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"Throwing" doesn't adequately capture it. The projectiles (water balloons or fruit) were launched from giant slingshots smuggled in and assembled in the rooting section. About 20' of surgical tubing with a doggie food dish in the middle, supported by 2 frat boys on either end.

The projectile would reach, if properly launched, from the center of the student section to the middle of the USC or Stanford band on the 20 yard line.

Quite impressive. [oops, sorry, terrible! young hooligans!]

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As I recall, they used crutches as vertical supports for the surgical tubing. People in the surrounding seats had to clear out as the dog dish recoil was fierce. Also, sometimes the water balloon burst upon launching and drenched a few rows below the launch platform.

I thought it was rather funny back then but now I would worry about hurting someone on the field especially if they used oranges. I hope that isn't happening anymore.

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I remember there was an article in, I think, the Chron back then about some Stanford ME students who built a water balloon cannon in response. When tried at the Big Game, it was a failure as the balloons kept breaking in the barrel. At the time, I thought to myself, "Man, didn't they test this thing before bringing it to the game?". Little did I realize that Stanford students assume that everything they do is perfect, so no need to test.

HearstMining said:

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Eastern Oregon Bear said:

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JSC 76 said:

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Big C said:

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RaidersBear24 said:

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Do you think in 2030/2031 we could play against U$C? I will miss playing them, it was like the Big Game in Berkeley during years when Stanfurd hosted the Big Game. My late grandfather (who told me it was his fault the Stanfurd Band was on the field during The Play managing field security) said that the Cal student section would throw fruit at the U$C band during the 70s and 80s.

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Well, there was the fruit and -- somebody correct me if I'm wrong -- also balloons. Totally uncool thing to do... sort of.

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"Throwing" doesn't adequately capture it. The projectiles (water balloons or fruit) were launched from giant slingshots smuggled in and assembled in the rooting section. About 20' of surgical tubing with a doggie food dish in the middle, supported by 2 frat boys on either end.

The projectile would reach, if properly launched, from the center of the student section to the middle of the USC or Stanford band on the 20 yard line.

Quite impressive. [oops, sorry, terrible! young hooligans!]

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As I recall, they used crutches as vertical supports for the surgical tubing. People in the surrounding seats had to clear out as the dog dish recoil was fierce. Also, sometimes the water balloon burst upon launching and drenched a few rows below the launch platform.

I thought it was rather funny back then but now I would worry about hurting someone on the field especially if they used oranges. I hope that isn't happening anymore.

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I remember there was an article in, I think, the Chron back then about some Stanford ME students who built a water balloon cannon in response. When tried at the Big Game, it was a failure as the balloons kept breaking in the barrel. At the time, I thought to myself, "Man, didn't they test this thing before bringing it to the game?". Little did I realize that Stanford students assume that everything they do is perfect, so no need to test.

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Three great traditions from that era
1) The slingshots
2) The counter response to the fruit was the USC lacross team deployed who would then hurl the fruit back. The second year they just caught it
3) CMS pulling out car keys and jiggling them along to their stupid sone (University of Spoiled Children)

During my time (83-88), Stanford brought their lacrosse team into field for halftime shows and would sling the fruit back at the student section. Pretty clever.

I also remember, at least one year, when the UCLA band came up and had flag girls, multiple baton twirlers, etc and during their pre-game performance, in the student section, we chanted, "High school! High school!"

HearstMining said:

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I remember there was an article in, I think, the Chron back then about some Stanford ME students who built a water balloon cannon in response. When tried at the Big Game, it was a failure as the balloons kept breaking in the barrel. At the time, I thought to myself, "Man, didn't they test this thing before bringing it to the game?". Little did I realize that Stanford students assume that everything they do is perfect, so no need to test.

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They have the same approach to startups

HearstMining said:

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Eastern Oregon Bear said:

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JSC 76 said:

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Big C said:

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RaidersBear24 said:

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Do you think in 2030/2031 we could play against U$C? I will miss playing them, it was like the Big Game in Berkeley during years when Stanfurd hosted the Big Game. My late grandfather (who told me it was his fault the Stanfurd Band was on the field during The Play managing field security) said that the Cal student section would throw fruit at the U$C band during the 70s and 80s.

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Well, there was the fruit and -- somebody correct me if I'm wrong -- also balloons. Totally uncool thing to do... sort of.

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"Throwing" doesn't adequately capture it. The projectiles (water balloons or fruit) were launched from giant slingshots smuggled in and assembled in the rooting section. About 20' of surgical tubing with a doggie food dish in the middle, supported by 2 frat boys on either end.

The projectile would reach, if properly launched, from the center of the student section to the middle of the USC or Stanford band on the 20 yard line.

Quite impressive. [oops, sorry, terrible! young hooligans!]

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As I recall, they used crutches as vertical supports for the surgical tubing. People in the surrounding seats had to clear out as the dog dish recoil was fierce. Also, sometimes the water balloon burst upon launching and drenched a few rows below the launch platform.

I thought it was rather funny back then but now I would worry about hurting someone on the field especially if they used oranges. I hope that isn't happening anymore.

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I remember there was an article in, I think, the Chron back then about some Stanford ME students who built a water balloon cannon in response. When tried at the Big Game, it was a failure as the balloons kept breaking in the barrel. At the time, I thought to myself, "Man, didn't they test this thing before bringing it to the game?". Little did I realize that Stanford students assume that everything they do is perfect, so no need to test.

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The dog dish allows the balloon to absorb the G-force acceleration by giving it room to flatten out and expand laterally in the very early stages of its launch, turning some of the kinetic energy into potential energy in the form of the rubber balloon tension. The barrel of a cannon doesn't give the balloon any room, so the balloon will pop, as the balloon membrane cannot absorb that level of initial pressure.

CarmelBear said:

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During my time (83-88), Stanford brought their lacrosse team into field for halftime shows and would sling the fruit back at the student section. Pretty clever.

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This happened along with the giant sling shots at the 90 and 92 Big Games as well. As a former band person (not Cal band) I didn't like it.

JSC 76 said:

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Big C said:

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RaidersBear24 said:

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Do you think in 2030/2031 we could play against U$C? I will miss playing them, it was like the Big Game in Berkeley during years when Stanfurd hosted the Big Game. My late grandfather (who told me it was his fault the Stanfurd Band was on the field during The Play managing field security) said that the Cal student section would throw fruit at the U$C band during the 70s and 80s.

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Well, there was the fruit and -- somebody correct me if I'm wrong -- also balloons. Totally uncool thing to do... sort of.

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"Throwing" doesn't adequately capture it. The projectiles (water balloons or fruit) were launched from giant slingshots smuggled in and assembled in the rooting section. About 20' of surgical tubing with a doggie food dish in the middle, supported by 2 frat boys on either end.

The projectile would reach, if properly launched, from the center of the student section to the middle of the USC or Stanford band on the 20 yard line.

Quite impressive. [oops, sorry, terrible! young hooligans!]

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Heck, I remember a balloon landing pretty close to Woody Hayes on the opposite sideline. Anyone else, or am I hallucinating (still)?