Unfortunate.
Tonight's game has been cancelled (air quality issues)
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Men's Basketball Game vs. Detroit Mercy Cancelled
Game Cancelled Due To Unhealthy Air Quality Levels
With the air quality levels having risen to the very unhealthy range in the Berkeley area and a significant amount of smoke having infiltrated Haas Pavilion, Thursday night's men's basketball game between Cal and Detroit Mercy has been cancelled.
In addition, given that the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Berkeley surpassed 200 Thursday afternoon, all Cal Athletics outdoor team practices were moved indoors with modified workouts or were cancelled due to health and safety concerns.
No firm decision has been made regarding Saturday's Big Game between Cal and Stanford. Cal is continuing to monitor air quality, including reviewing data provided by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) and staying in regular communication with officials from Pac-12 and Stanford.
Cal is following guidelines established by the NCAA Sports Science Institute and the Pac-12 Health and Well Being Board. The AQI can fluctuate as conditions change, and Cal will defer a decision whether to play the game once it has more data that would reflect conditions on Saturday.
Game Cancelled Due To Unhealthy Air Quality Levels
With the air quality levels having risen to the very unhealthy range in the Berkeley area and a significant amount of smoke having infiltrated Haas Pavilion, Thursday night's men's basketball game between Cal and Detroit Mercy has been cancelled.
In addition, given that the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Berkeley surpassed 200 Thursday afternoon, all Cal Athletics outdoor team practices were moved indoors with modified workouts or were cancelled due to health and safety concerns.
No firm decision has been made regarding Saturday's Big Game between Cal and Stanford. Cal is continuing to monitor air quality, including reviewing data provided by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) and staying in regular communication with officials from Pac-12 and Stanford.
Cal is following guidelines established by the NCAA Sports Science Institute and the Pac-12 Health and Well Being Board. The AQI can fluctuate as conditions change, and Cal will defer a decision whether to play the game once it has more data that would reflect conditions on Saturday.
Oh boy. Be safe everyone.EricBear said:
Unfortunate.
Officials from Cal, Detroit Mercy and the Legends Classic "are discussing options to possibly reschedule the game." Not sure what that means exactly, but important that we get this one in. We aren't going to be a 12.5 favorite again this year (maybe vs. San Jose St.)? Need all gettable wins.
What are all 1,500 fans planning to attend going to do tonight instead?
I think I'll watch the Hampton game again. Not sure if it will be the first or second half. Depends on how I want to feel about things.
I think I'll watch the Hampton game again. Not sure if it will be the first or second half. Depends on how I want to feel about things.
thanks for the heads up. saved me a trip
I like your commitment.RJABear said:
thanks for the heads up. saved me a trip
Unfortunately, not enough warning for me to avoid the drive up from the Beach. Sooo..... I'm going to grab a leisurely dinner instead of the usual rush. Too bad Spengers closed.
EricBear said:
What are all 1,500 fans planning to attend going to do tonight instead?
I think I'll watch the Hampton game again. Not sure if it will be the first or second half. Depends on how I want to feel about things.
Probably spend the time reading and contributing to the Air Quality vs Big Game threads on the Football board.
If you watch the Hampton game I dare you, no, I double f'ing dare you to tell me that Andre Kelly is not a SERIOUS BALLER! Wes Unseld, Jr. we have on our hands.
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We will huddle in our panic rooms, wondering if we dare remove our N95s long enough to take sustenance.EricBear said:
What are all 1,500 fans planning to attend going to do tonight instead?
I think I'll watch the Hampton game again. Not sure if it will be the first or second half. Depends on how I want to feel about things.
I watched the Hampton game last night. Love Andre Kelly. Such great hands and feel for the game. Really like how he can take a dribble or two after a defensive rebound and get us going on the break. Opens things up. Teams might start sitting on that once there is enough film on him, but for the most part I think he will continue to be able to do it. He and Vanover are going to be real trouble in a couple of years. Against Hampton there was a neat inbound play under our hoop in the second half, only a few seconds remained on the shot clock. Vanover is so tall, and such a good shooter, it's difficult to prevent the ball from going to him and him getting off a shot. We just tossed it to him and he got a nice look. Nice option.bearister said:EricBear said:
What are all 1,500 fans planning to attend going to do tonight instead?
I think I'll watch the Hampton game again. Not sure if it will be the first or second half. Depends on how I want to feel about things.
Probably spend the time reading and contributing to the Air Quality vs Big Game threads on the Football board.
If you watch the Hampton game I dare you, no, I double f'ing dare you to tell me that Andre Kelly is not a SERIOUS BALLER! Wes Unseld, Jr. we have on our hands.
Yeah, from what elevation is a three pointer launched from a 7'3 guy? 13 feet? It is goal tending per se if you block it. Eric, you worked in my law firm one summer when you were at Cal. I worked with John Ricksen for 36 years and with Rupe for 20 or so.
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bearister said:
Yeah, where is three pointer launched from a 7'3 guy? 13 feet? It is goal tending per se if you block it. Eric, you worked in my law firm one summer when you were at Cal. I worked with John Ricksen for 36 years and with Rupe for 20 or so.
John and Rupe Ricksen: two of the finest Bears ever. Such wonderful people. I saw John at the HOF event in October. Looks terrific. Had a great time talking with him.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.eastbaytimes.com/2009/10/19/rupe-ricksen-lawyer-and-cal-fixture-dies-at-77/amp/
Saw John and his wife on tv in their seats at the game on Tuesday. Such commitment.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.eastbaytimes.com/2009/08/25/newhouse-theyre-twins-yet-each-brother-stands-out/amp/
It was from them that I learned that the Wizard of Westwood used to trash talk opposing players (including them) as they ran by him on the court during the game. An attribute of St. John not publicized much.
It was from them that I learned that the Wizard of Westwood used to trash talk opposing players (including them) as they ran by him on the court during the game. An attribute of St. John not publicized much.
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I was already in Berkeley and in RSF
When the game was cancelled I thought I could at least continue to play basketball, but they shut the RSF about 30 minutes later
This was an important game for Cal since it would have been a good game to work on their sets, evaluate combos, gain a little confidence and probably get the win
When the game was cancelled I thought I could at least continue to play basketball, but they shut the RSF about 30 minutes later
This was an important game for Cal since it would have been a good game to work on their sets, evaluate combos, gain a little confidence and probably get the win
Dam, just snook in. I was wondering why it was so dark.
TonyTiger said:
Dam, just snook in. I was wondering why it was so dark.
I'm still going just so I can sit in a Piedmontian's chairback.
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Thank you Bear Insider for your email announcing the cancellation. I'm still waiting for an email from Cal Athletics, but I guess they expect season ticket holders to be frequently checking their social media.
No email from a Cal here either.
Bring back It’s It’s to Haas Pavillion!
glutton said:
Thank you Bear Insider for your email announcing the cancellation. I'm still waiting for an email from Cal Athletics, but I guess they expect season ticket holders to be frequently checking their social media.
Kudos to Greg and Moraga for getting that email notice out. Very cool.
RJABear said:
thanks for the heads up. saved me a trip?
kcbs breaking sports report saved us the 2nd hour stop-and-go inchworm from the southbay, whee.
upside was indulging sit-down dinner at Elio's (greek-am) in San Leandro.
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muting more than 300 handles, turnaround is fair play
EricBear said:
Saw John and his wife on tv in their seats at the game on Tuesday. Such commitment.
Grew up across the street from them. Always let us shoot hoops in their backyard.
Re: Vanover and Kelly...good guys to play at the high post, especially against a zone. Good targets to enter to, especially Connor, and then they have good height and vision to pass back out, or turn and hit a 15 footer.
John Ricksen and his wife live in Rossmoor. I've been there for nine (9) years and I've never seen him. NEVER. The only time I ever see him is at the Cal games. We have a gym here at Rossmoor and I've never seen him in the gym. I've also seen Herrerrias only once in nine years. Never at the gym. Spends all his time playing golf. Damn good golfer. I played for Herrerrias when he coached the 100 lb team at SI in 1951. Smart as a whip. Playing for Hewrrerrias was not a walk in the park. He cut a lot of good players. Being a good player was not enough for Herrerrias. If he didn't like you, you got cut. I talk to a few of those players today, and, they are still smarting from that treatment. I later transferred to Lowell. Ben Neff, the coach at Lowell, never cut a player the entire time I was there. Sure, if you were lousy, you didn't play, but, you still got to sit on the bench and you even played during garbage time. Still, I have to admit: The best two coaches in my day were Herrerrias and Sid Phelan of Washington. Not even close.
Detroit fans not happy. They say only date to reschedule is dec 23. They were counting this as a needed win.
Bring back It’s It’s to Haas Pavillion!
There is actually a Detroit Mercy Basketball board? Wow. Didn't even think to look for that.oskidunker said:
Detroit fans not happy. They say only date to reschedule is dec 23. They were counting this as a needed win.
LOL their CBI hopes have been dashed.oskidunker said:
Detroit fans not happy. They say only date to reschedule is dec 23. They were counting this as a needed win.
They actually have a decent little scouting breakdown on us. The thread is way more active than I'd guessed. Good stuff.
I can't understand how ANYONE could think Rene Herrarias was a good coach. His record at Cal was under .500, and his record in the PCC was even worse.helltopay1 said:
John Ricksen and his wife live in Rossmoor. I've been there for nine (9) years and I've never seen him. NEVER. The only time I ever see him is at the Cal games. We have a gym here at Rossmoor and I've never seen him in the gym. I've also seen Herrerrias only once in nine years. Never at the gym. Spends all his time playing golf. Damn good golfer. I played for Herrerrias when he coached the 100 lb team at SI in 1951. Smart as a whip. Playing for Hewrrerrias was not a walk in the park. He cut a lot of good players. Being a good player was not enough for Herrerrias. If he didn't like you, you got cut. I talk to a few of those players today, and, they are still smarting from that treatment. I later transferred to Lowell. Ben Neff, the coach at Lowell, never cut a player the entire time I was there. Sure, if you were lousy, you didn't play, but, you still got to sit on the bench and you even played during garbage time. Still, I have to admit: The best two coaches in my day were Herrerrias and Sid Phelan of Washington. Not even close.
UrsaMajor said:I can't understand how ANYONE could think Rene Herrarias was a good coach. His record at Cal was under .500, and his record in the PCC was even worse.helltopay1 said:
John Ricksen and his wife live in Rossmoor. I've been there for nine (9) years and I've never seen him. NEVER. The only time I ever see him is at the Cal games. We have a gym here at Rossmoor and I've never seen him in the gym. I've also seen Herrerrias only once in nine years. Never at the gym. Spends all his time playing golf. Damn good golfer. I played for Herrerrias when he coached the 100 lb team at SI in 1951. Smart as a whip. Playing for Hewrrerrias was not a walk in the park. He cut a lot of good players. Being a good player was not enough for Herrerrias. If he didn't like you, you got cut. I talk to a few of those players today, and, they are still smarting from that treatment. I later transferred to Lowell. Ben Neff, the coach at Lowell, never cut a player the entire time I was there. Sure, if you were lousy, you didn't play, but, you still got to sit on the bench and you even played during garbage time. Still, I have to admit: The best two coaches in my day were Herrerrias and Sid Phelan of Washington. Not even close.
Oh boy. I made this same comment to a co-worker who turned out to be Rene's son in law. I spent the next few days hearing about all the **** that went down at Cal during the 60s. My less than knowledgeable take: a hard ass coach doesn't work well during turbulent and evolving times. Now hearing that he cut guys in high school because he didn't like them cements my beliefs. Shhh, don't tell his son in law.
I had some cases with one of his son in laws (don't know how many he has. This guy's initials are DM). One of the best dudes I encountered in my career. He used to ride his Harley to that Sturgis shindig.
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bearister said:
I had some cases with one of his son in laws (don't know how many he has. This guy's initials are DM). One of the best dudes I encountered in my career. He used to ride his Harley to that Sturgis shindig.
Must be a different guy. "My guy" is a good guy too. I think Rene was caught in between generations. My high school, SH in SF, also had a coach who "went bad" when his old school approach didn't sit well with 1970s kids. He had been a successful, well respected coach. I only saw him ruin promising teams.
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