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Live Blogging: California Golden Bears @ ASU Sun Devils, 12:35 PM


From my view in the press box on this fine Arizona Saturday in October, I see a very thin crowd. The student section is half full with 17 minutes before kickoff, and the upper bowl has at most a thousand people.

I honestly hope that the crowd improves, but I would not be surprised to see the fan base using their lack of attendance as a way to show their disapproval of Dennis Erickson's current coaching practices.

We are playing the #24 California Golden Bears (5-2, 2-2 Pac-10), whose only losses have come against two Top 10 teams (#5 USC and #10 Oregon). To beat Jahvid Best and the Bears, we will need to play competitive football, something we have rarely done these past 5 weeks.

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We will need good defense and a capable running game to even keep this game close.

by Cory Williams on Oct 31, 2009 12:27 PM MST reply actions  

Cal is coming together as a team to get ready for the game, while our boys are disjointed. We are kicking off.

by Cory Williams on Oct 31, 2009 12:35 PM MST reply actions  

Interesting kickoff by Weber bounces over Vereen’s head and he is downed at the 15 yard line.

by Cory Williams on Oct 31, 2009 12:37 PM MST reply actions  

Alright, let's see what Burfict's got.

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 12:37 PM MST reply actions  

Not enough to make up for the team’s lack of tenacity, I doubt. But either way, COME ON DEVILS! STOP BEST!

by Cory Williams on Oct 31, 2009 12:39 PM MST up reply actions  

That's the positive attitude

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 12:39 PM MST up reply actions  

Ugh

First play by Riley, complete to Jahvid Best for 15-yard gain. Come on boys…

by Cory Williams on Oct 31, 2009 12:38 PM MST reply actions  

GO DEVILS!!

The crowd on TV doen not look impressive.

The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.

by coachnick39 on Oct 31, 2009 12:39 PM MST via mobile reply actions  

Nice sack

Crowd looks horrible. Never understood that.

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 12:40 PM MST reply actions  

Nice recovery!

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 12:40 PM MST reply actions  

Woooooo!!!

damn penalties though.

The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.

by coachnick39 on Oct 31, 2009 12:42 PM MST via mobile up reply actions  

Way to keep your head in it, Guy

Shouldn’t be a penalty though.

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 12:41 PM MST reply actions  

Eff!

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 12:47 PM MST reply actions  

Shhh....very quiet in Tempe right now

What else do the students have to do?

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 12:48 PM MST reply actions  

probably at Goodwill buying their Halloween costumes.

Best scores, 6-0 Cal.

by Cory Williams on Oct 31, 2009 12:49 PM MST up reply actions  

C'mon D

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by coachnick39 on Oct 31, 2009 12:49 PM MST via mobile reply actions  

Dammit

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by coachnick39 on Oct 31, 2009 12:50 PM MST via mobile up reply actions  

Not impressed with the girls ABC has been putting on TV

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 12:52 PM MST reply actions  

My friends here in Oregon are making fun of ASU

If they only knew about Palm Walk

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 12:56 PM MST up reply actions  

With our potent offense...we'll be fine

Wait, I meant impotent and we’re f’d.

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 12:54 PM MST up reply actions  

I would rather see either of the other 2 QB's

than watch Danny. At least they’re young and should get better.

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by coachnick39 on Oct 31, 2009 12:57 PM MST via mobile up reply actions  

That's bull

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 1:01 PM MST reply actions  

Lifeless

I blame the offense and its inability to get out of its own way.

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by coachnick39 on Oct 31, 2009 1:05 PM MST via mobile reply actions  

Why won't DE pull the plug?

I just don’t get it.

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 1:10 PM MST reply actions  

crotchety?

My ONLY theory at this point is that he wants to give Steven Threet the job next year without there being any controversy. But for now, it’s murdering the fan base.

by Cory Williams on Oct 31, 2009 1:12 PM MST up reply actions  

That's weak if its true

Not a huge fan of Threet and competition breeds success.

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 1:17 PM MST up reply actions  

exactly

What benefit is it to us to leave Osweiler on the bench at this point? Danny is still in there blowing this game.

by Cory Williams on Oct 31, 2009 1:18 PM MST up reply actions  

could use a big return

cause the O isn’t going anywhere

by DenverDevil on Oct 31, 2009 1:16 PM MST reply actions  

can we leave him in?

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by coachnick39 on Oct 31, 2009 1:26 PM MST via mobile up reply actions  

F F F F F F F F F F F

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 1:24 PM MST reply actions  

Yes!!!!

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 1:28 PM MST reply actions  

Burfict's back

also didn’t get a PF after that – WTG Vontaze!

by DenverDevil on Oct 31, 2009 1:29 PM MST reply actions  

Holy Hell!!!

F Sully! F Threet!!! F Oz!!! (Sorry, I take that last one back.)

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 1:29 PM MST reply actions  

SAMSON!!!

The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.

by coachnick39 on Oct 31, 2009 1:30 PM MST via mobile reply actions  

Seriously...

Now can we leave him in?!

The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.

by coachnick39 on Oct 31, 2009 1:31 PM MST via mobile reply actions  

Fun Fact

Samson just hit Jovon Williams for a TD on his first career pass attempt. It was also Williams’ first career TD reception, and Samson’s first TD.

by Cory Williams on Oct 31, 2009 1:33 PM MST up reply actions  

Another horrible call

His feet were off the ground.

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 1:35 PM MST reply actions  

What is with these refs?

That’s two. They look like SEC refs.

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 1:36 PM MST reply actions  

I don't like incidental face mask calls

I think they are weak.

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 1:39 PM MST up reply actions  

Lets go Sun devillllss!!

what up everybody.

I see some hope with that missed kick

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by ASUBoyd on Oct 31, 2009 1:41 PM MST reply actions  

Welcome back

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-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 1:41 PM MST up reply actions  

thanks

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by ASUBoyd on Oct 31, 2009 1:49 PM MST up reply actions  

YESSSSSSSSSSS

TDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!

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by ASUBoyd on Oct 31, 2009 1:43 PM MST reply actions  

Leave Sully in!!!

jk

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 1:43 PM MST reply actions  

Pleased = fleeting feeling

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-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 1:44 PM MST up reply actions  

A lot of near sacks..

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by ASUBoyd on Oct 31, 2009 1:49 PM MST reply actions  

Sully

feeling the pressure to perform after Samson’s TD/per play ratio

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by coachnick39 on Oct 31, 2009 1:50 PM MST via mobile reply actions  

What do you guys think?

should we be aggressive here and try to get points before the half?

The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.

by coachnick39 on Oct 31, 2009 1:57 PM MST via mobile reply actions  

After that first down?

Yes

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 1:58 PM MST up reply actions  

Ugh...

The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.

by coachnick39 on Oct 31, 2009 2:00 PM MST via mobile reply actions  

lightning doesnt strike twice for sully

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by ASUBoyd on Oct 31, 2009 2:00 PM MST reply actions  

Ugly pass. It wasn't PI

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 2:09 PM MST reply actions  

Maybe I'm just old school in thinking

…the refs should just let the kids play.

When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again. True story.
-Barney Stinson

by Red Reign on Oct 31, 2009 2:13 PM MST up reply actions  

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