Down only 5 points at the half exceeded all of my expectations. If USC continues their terrible shooting it could be a game. An ugly game.

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sonofabear51 said:

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Yeah, he is talking a ton of BS for sure.

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There's nothing to say about the game action. He's in full time filler mode. He's earning his money tonight.*

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*…supplemented by a lobbying fee from Mark Fox, apparently.

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My son is forcing me to watch the Tailblazer / Lakers game with him so I didn't see enough to have to endure that. It's bad enough I'm watching this *&$ing NBA game…nobody should have to endure this and a Cal game and pro-Fox commentary.

USC vs. California - Men's College Basketball Live Game - November 30, 2022 | ESPN


https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/401483447

27-22 at the half. Even mediocre offense and we could be up by 10. Excited for the 2nd half!!!

Shame Cal can't make a layup because they seem to be playing pretty good defense. Either that or SC stinks. Hard for me to tell from my perch up here in the nosebleeds.

My favorite student fan was the one that sat under the basket with a kilt on, long hair, shirt off and Braveheart face paint. He stayed amped the whole game. 20 years ago?

JimSox said:

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Shame Cal can't make a layup because they seem to be playing pretty good defense. Either that or SC stinks. Hard for me to tell from my perch up here in the nosebleeds.

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Well they don't seem to stink now, sorry to say.
But yes, no lack of effort on the Bears' part.

Wizard of Westwood, biggest trash talking coach All Time from bench during game to opposing players.

Yes, this is not common knowledge for a lot of folks. He was pretty abrasive.

sonofabear51 said:

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Yes, this is not common knowledge for a lot of folks. He was pretty abrasive.

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The first guys I heard it from were two of my partners that started for Cal. They said Wooden yacked at them as they dribbled by him on the bench.

* "It would be surprising to many that Wooden was a ref-baiter and directed trash talk toward opposing players. Because he did so while seated on the bench with his trademark rolled-up program, most spectators never would have known. Opposing coaches resented Wooden's wholesome image, and the fact they called him "St. John" was no compliment."
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/2014/01/28/book-takes-deep-dig-into-life-of-john-wooden/4958643/

*Bill Walton: " Trash talkers: "The greatest I ever saw were Larry Bird and John Wooden."
https://www.latimes.com/sports/la-xpm-2013-jan-19-la-sp-simers-20130120-story.html

Only 5 assists so far - is that the basketball?!? This sucks.

Did 2K even touch that ball?

We get within 3, then a 0-18 run.

Turn off those phone lights!

A lot of changes are needed. And NOW

51 points!

sonofabear51 said:

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A lot of changes are needed. And NOW

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9 more in a row reduces Wyking to a footnote.

FG% over 27% yo!

27.7% shooting and 6 assists tells me that we are on the right track. I am the Cal AD.

What will the spread be for #4 Zona?

calumnus said:

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51 points!

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Is that the Zona spread?

Is there a link to the post game press conference?

Bench points: 0

Okafor did get 6 rebounds.

There is no shame in losing to the team which owns sole possession of first place in a power 6 conference.

Bobodeluxe said:

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There is no shame in losing to the team which owns sole possession of first place in a power 6 conference.

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LOL... #ISWYDT

How do we get nearly 20 offensive rebounds and only 51 points……..what do we do, throw the ball out and not go back up? Or are the bricks so bad they flow over the other team that is boxing out??