KoreAmBear said:

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Final Four for whom -- Travis DeCuire? This time he will have all the leverage.

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Big C said:

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KoreAmBear said:

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Final Four for whom -- Travis DeCuire? This time he will have all the leverage.

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That sparks a horrible thought (misery loves company, so I'll share it): If our AD went to hire another head basketball coach, who would be the final four candidates this time?

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Big C said:

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Big C said:

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California Golden Bears versus Chico State (Party) Animals. 7 PM tip-off, tonight at Haas! (exhibition game)

If you didn't think tickets were still available at this late date, think again, I'm sure you can find a way in. (I already got my ticket and don't need to worry.) This should be a great look at our roster... guys we've seen a lot of and guys we haven't:

Brand New:

ND Okafor: Is he gonna develop into a DeVon Hardin, but with more hoops savvy?
Grant Newell: Is he for real, or was it just hype?
Devin Askew: Maybe this guy can really play!
Dejuan Clayton: Solid addition to the backcourt of a team trying to get to .500?

Young Returnees:

Monty Bowser: Remember that guy? How's he doin' now?
Sam Alajiki: Imagine if he took a huge step forward!
Obinna Anyanwu: Showed flashes and willingness to battle towards the end of last season!
Marsalis Roberson: SF Chron Bay Area Player of the Year as a junior at O'Dowd (over senior Bowser)!

The Veterans:

Joel Brown: Supposedly has been working on that shot!
Kuany Kuany: Big senior year coming up?
The Big German: Achtung, baby! He's gonna say with a smile, "Now, who said I'd never make it?"

Drink your Kool-Aid while it's still sweet, people: See you at the Haas!

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Back from the game. (Forgive me for responding to my own post.)

First of all, please note that my reference to "Final Four" (thread title) meant "final four" in the conference standings.

Player notes, following the above template:

Okafor: Bright spot. Can play. Soft touch from the line portends good things.
Newell: Probably can play, but missed a lot of shots tonight.
Askew: Not afraid to hoist 'em. Shake and bake.
Clayton: Not a shooter. Will be a rotational guard on this "final four" team.

Bowser: played a few quiet minutes
Alajiki: last January's 60% from beyond the arc was a mirage, but ran up some decent numbers tonight
Anyanwu: cut off his dreads
Roberson: Bright spot. Got some things done. Still has weird-azz shot, but makes the FTs with it.

Brown: something about a leopard and spots
Kuany: still struggles to consistently impact a game but showed flashes
Thiemann: double/double No, he won't play in the NBA, SFCity, but decent center on a weak team like Cal's

Overall: Poor showing, score-wise and eye-test-wise. They need to box out on the boards. Defensive lapses. Offense not coherent. I expect some of that will get shored up, but . . .

Of note: Russ Critchfield is an Asst. Coach for the (Party) Animals! The announcer gave him mention and Michael Pitts, Dave Butler and Dick Kuchen (former players and boss, respectively) were there at courtside for him. Cool!

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bearister said:

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Post photos from the front and advise how many concession stands are open.

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Big C said:

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Big C said:

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California Golden Bears versus Chico State (Party) Animals. 7 PM tip-off, tonight at Haas! (exhibition game)

If you didn't think tickets were still available at this late date, think again, I'm sure you can find a way in. (I already got my ticket and don't need to worry.) This should be a great look at our roster... guys we've seen a lot of and guys we haven't:

Brand New:

ND Okafor: Is he gonna develop into a DeVon Hardin, but with more hoops savvy?
Grant Newell: Is he for real, or was it just hype?
Devin Askew: Maybe this guy can really play!
Dejuan Clayton: Solid addition to the backcourt of a team trying to get to .500?

Young Returnees:

Monty Bowser: Remember that guy? How's he doin' now?
Sam Alajiki: Imagine if he took a huge step forward!
Obinna Anyanwu: Showed flashes and willingness to battle towards the end of last season!
Marsalis Roberson: SF Chron Bay Area Player of the Year as a junior at O'Dowd (over senior Bowser)!

The Veterans:

Joel Brown: Supposedly has been working on that shot!
Kuany Kuany: Big senior year coming up?
The Big German: Achtung, baby! He's gonna say with a smile, "Now, who said I'd never make it?"

Drink your Kool-Aid while it's still sweet, people: See you at the Haas!

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Back from the game. (Forgive me for responding to my own post.)

First of all, please note that my reference to "Final Four" (thread title) meant "final four" in the conference standings.

Player notes, following the above template:

Okafor: Bright spot. Can play. Soft touch from the line portends good things.
Newell: Probably can play, but missed a lot of shots tonight.
Askew: Not afraid to hoist 'em. Shake and bake.
Clayton: Not a shooter. Will be a rotational guard on this "final four" team.

Bowser: played a few quiet minutes
Alajiki: last January's 60% from beyond the arc was a mirage, but ran up some decent numbers tonight
Anyanwu: cut off his dreads
Roberson: Bright spot. Got some things done. Still has weird-azz shot, but makes the FTs with it.

Brown: something about a leopard and spots
Kuany: still struggles to consistently impact a game but showed flashes
Thiemann: double/double No, he won't play in the NBA, SFCity, but decent center on a weak team like Cal's

Overall: Poor showing, score-wise and eye-test-wise. They need to box out on the boards. Defensive lapses. Offense not coherent. I expect some of that will get shored up, but . . .

Of note: Russ Critchfield is an Asst. Coach for the (Party) Animals! The announcer gave him mention and Michael Pitts, Dave Butler and Dick Kuchen (former players and boss, respectively) were there at courtside for him. Cool!

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Big C said:

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Big C said:

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California Golden Bears versus Chico State (Party) Animals. 7 PM tip-off, tonight at Haas! (exhibition game)

If you didn't think tickets were still available at this late date, think again, I'm sure you can find a way in. (I already got my ticket and don't need to worry.) This should be a great look at our roster... guys we've seen a lot of and guys we haven't:

Brand New:

ND Okafor: Is he gonna develop into a DeVon Hardin, but with more hoops savvy?
Grant Newell: Is he for real, or was it just hype?
Devin Askew: Maybe this guy can really play!
Dejuan Clayton: Solid addition to the backcourt of a team trying to get to .500?

Young Returnees:

Monty Bowser: Remember that guy? How's he doin' now?
Sam Alajiki: Imagine if he took a huge step forward!
Obinna Anyanwu: Showed flashes and willingness to battle towards the end of last season!
Marsalis Roberson: SF Chron Bay Area Player of the Year as a junior at O'Dowd (over senior Bowser)!

The Veterans:

Joel Brown: Supposedly has been working on that shot!
Kuany Kuany: Big senior year coming up?
The Big German: Achtung, baby! He's gonna say with a smile, "Now, who said I'd never make it?"

Drink your Kool-Aid while it's still sweet, people: See you at the Haas!

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Back from the game. (Forgive me for responding to my own post.)

First of all, please note that my reference to "Final Four" (thread title) meant "final four" in the conference standings.

Player notes, following the above template:

Okafor: Bright spot. Can play. Soft touch from the line portends good things.
Newell: Probably can play, but missed a lot of shots tonight.
Askew: Not afraid to hoist 'em. Shake and bake.
Clayton: Not a shooter. Will be a rotational guard on this "final four" team.

Bowser: played a few quiet minutes
Alajiki: last January's 60% from beyond the arc was a mirage, but ran up some decent numbers tonight
Anyanwu: cut off his dreads
Roberson: Bright spot. Got some things done. Still has weird-azz shot, but makes the FTs with it.

Brown: something about a leopard and spots
Kuany: still struggles to consistently impact a game but showed flashes
Thiemann: double/double No, he won't play in the NBA, SFCity, but decent center on a weak team like Cal's

Overall: Poor showing, score-wise and eye-test-wise. They need to box out on the boards. Defensive lapses. Offense not coherent. I expect some of that will get shored up, but . . .

Of note: Russ Critchfield is an Asst. Coach for the (Party) Animals! The announcer gave him mention and Michael Pitts, Dave Butler and Dick Kuchen (former players and boss, respectively) were there at courtside for him. Cool!

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Eastern Oregon Bear said:

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Big C said:

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Big C said:

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California Golden Bears versus Chico State (Party) Animals. 7 PM tip-off, tonight at Haas! (exhibition game)

If you didn't think tickets were still available at this late date, think again, I'm sure you can find a way in. (I already got my ticket and don't need to worry.) This should be a great look at our roster... guys we've seen a lot of and guys we haven't:

Brand New:

ND Okafor: Is he gonna develop into a DeVon Hardin, but with more hoops savvy?
Grant Newell: Is he for real, or was it just hype?
Devin Askew: Maybe this guy can really play!
Dejuan Clayton: Solid addition to the backcourt of a team trying to get to .500?

Young Returnees:

Monty Bowser: Remember that guy? How's he doin' now?
Sam Alajiki: Imagine if he took a huge step forward!
Obinna Anyanwu: Showed flashes and willingness to battle towards the end of last season!
Marsalis Roberson: SF Chron Bay Area Player of the Year as a junior at O'Dowd (over senior Bowser)!

The Veterans:

Joel Brown: Supposedly has been working on that shot!
Kuany Kuany: Big senior year coming up?
The Big German: Achtung, baby! He's gonna say with a smile, "Now, who said I'd never make it?"

Drink your Kool-Aid while it's still sweet, people: See you at the Haas!

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Back from the game. (Forgive me for responding to my own post.)

First of all, please note that my reference to "Final Four" (thread title) meant "final four" in the conference standings.

Player notes, following the above template:

Okafor: Bright spot. Can play. Soft touch from the line portends good things.
Newell: Probably can play, but missed a lot of shots tonight.
Askew: Not afraid to hoist 'em. Shake and bake.
Clayton: Not a shooter. Will be a rotational guard on this "final four" team.

Bowser: played a few quiet minutes
Alajiki: last January's 60% from beyond the arc was a mirage, but ran up some decent numbers tonight
Anyanwu: cut off his dreads
Roberson: Bright spot. Got some things done. Still has weird-azz shot, but makes the FTs with it.

Brown: something about a leopard and spots
Kuany: still struggles to consistently impact a game but showed flashes
Thiemann: double/double No, he won't play in the NBA, SFCity, but decent center on a weak team like Cal's

Overall: Poor showing, score-wise and eye-test-wise. They need to box out on the boards. Defensive lapses. Offense not coherent. I expect some of that will get shored up, but . . .

Of note: Russ Critchfield is an Asst. Coach for the (Party) Animals! The announcer gave him mention and Michael Pitts, Dave Butler and Dick Kuchen (former players and boss, respectively) were there at courtside for him. Cool!

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Russ Critchfield? From the mid 1960s Cal teams? He must be in his late 70s. Good to hear about him though.

As for Cal going to the Final Four, I'm sure tickets are still available on Stub Hub.

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Big C said:

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Eastern Oregon Bear said:

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Big C said:

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Big C said:

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California Golden Bears versus Chico State (Party) Animals. 7 PM tip-off, tonight at Haas! (exhibition game)

If you didn't think tickets were still available at this late date, think again, I'm sure you can find a way in. (I already got my ticket and don't need to worry.) This should be a great look at our roster... guys we've seen a lot of and guys we haven't:

Brand New:

ND Okafor: Is he gonna develop into a DeVon Hardin, but with more hoops savvy?
Grant Newell: Is he for real, or was it just hype?
Devin Askew: Maybe this guy can really play!
Dejuan Clayton: Solid addition to the backcourt of a team trying to get to .500?

Young Returnees:

Monty Bowser: Remember that guy? How's he doin' now?
Sam Alajiki: Imagine if he took a huge step forward!
Obinna Anyanwu: Showed flashes and willingness to battle towards the end of last season!
Marsalis Roberson: SF Chron Bay Area Player of the Year as a junior at O'Dowd (over senior Bowser)!

The Veterans:

Joel Brown: Supposedly has been working on that shot!
Kuany Kuany: Big senior year coming up?
The Big German: Achtung, baby! He's gonna say with a smile, "Now, who said I'd never make it?"

Drink your Kool-Aid while it's still sweet, people: See you at the Haas!

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Back from the game. (Forgive me for responding to my own post.)

First of all, please note that my reference to "Final Four" (thread title) meant "final four" in the conference standings.

Player notes, following the above template:

Okafor: Bright spot. Can play. Soft touch from the line portends good things.
Newell: Probably can play, but missed a lot of shots tonight.
Askew: Not afraid to hoist 'em. Shake and bake.
Clayton: Not a shooter. Will be a rotational guard on this "final four" team.

Bowser: played a few quiet minutes
Alajiki: last January's 60% from beyond the arc was a mirage, but ran up some decent numbers tonight
Anyanwu: cut off his dreads
Roberson: Bright spot. Got some things done. Still has weird-azz shot, but makes the FTs with it.

Brown: something about a leopard and spots
Kuany: still struggles to consistently impact a game but showed flashes
Thiemann: double/double No, he won't play in the NBA, SFCity, but decent center on a weak team like Cal's

Overall: Poor showing, score-wise and eye-test-wise. They need to box out on the boards. Defensive lapses. Offense not coherent. I expect some of that will get shored up, but . . .

Of note: Russ Critchfield is an Asst. Coach for the (Party) Animals! The announcer gave him mention and Michael Pitts, Dave Butler and Dick Kuchen (former players and boss, respectively) were there at courtside for him. Cool!

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Russ Critchfield? From the mid 1960s Cal teams? He must be in his late 70s. Good to hear about him though.

As for Cal going to the Final Four, I'm sure tickets are still available on Stub Hub.

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I believe CalBears.com said Critchfield is 76. For you Gen Xers, Millennials, and Gen Z, Rusty Critchfield was a primo Cal guard in the late 60s, then an Asst. Coach under both Dick Edwards and Dick Kuchen in the mid-late '70s and early '80s.

And again, now that the euphoria is already starting to wear off, "final four" means final four in the conference standings (We can do that!).

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Ccajon2 said:

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Love the optimistic outlook. You're my second favorite poster on this board.

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Ccajon2 said:

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They played the NCAA semis at the Cow Palace? Boy you learn new stuff everyday on this board.

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Ccajon2 said:

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Love the optimistic outlook. You're my second favorite poster on this board.

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SFCityBear said:

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Ccajon2 said:

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Love the optimistic outlook. You're my second favorite poster on this board.

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And you are now my favorite poster. I didn't used to be optimistic. It was all the negativity here on the Bear Insider forums that drove me to be (cautiously) optimistic. It is actually much better for my sleep and my digestion than being pessimistic all the time. After all, there is not a damn thing any one of us can do about the situation here, so why suffer over it every day?

PS. I was mistaken, and shouldn't have responded. I see you were replying to Big C, not me. I can't touch him for optimism, but I am trying. Even a little bit of optimism goes a long way.

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Big C said:

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To be clear: We. Are. Doomed. Forever.

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