California heads into the second half against UC L.A. down 27–10. The Bears have been struggling with executing and along the line on both sides of the ball.
We will receive the kickoff to start the second half.
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No. UCLA's o-line is playing good. I think its a combo of new offense, new blocking schemes and a new o-line coach maybe focusing too much on schemes instead of fundamentals. We have some very good players on our o-line, so I think the problems lie elsewhere.
That's the story of this game. Missed tackles. We've had initial contact on defense where we would stop drives, but we are giving up way to many yards after that first contact.
That was PI in my book. The defender wasn't even looking back or making a play on the ball. And why we went for a long and low probability pass on 4th and 3?
this just might be the worst wilcox half
At least last year vs Utah was with backups
chase tackles better than our line
Not impressed at all with our play calling, scheme, or execution.
Neither side of the Bears was even remotely ready for ghost game.
Roughing the passer is our best players
wow, second time
And it was weak call too
As a former o-lineman I will comment that our O-line looks terrible. Just really poorly coached.
They look completely unprepared.
do you think its limited practice time?
Plus, conservative play-calling on offense
No. UCLA's o-line is playing good. I think its a combo of new offense, new blocking schemes and a new o-line coach maybe focusing too much on schemes instead of fundamentals. We have some very good players on our o-line, so I think the problems lie elsewhere.
That plus a new offensive scheme.
Definitely miss coach wood.
Second half is ours!
That’s a bad time out and terrible coaching.
Why the hell were two plays not called when coming out of the quarter?
This tackling is so so bad!
Missed tackle after missed tackles.
That's the story of this game. Missed tackles. We've had initial contact on defense where we would stop drives, but we are giving up way to many yards after that first contact.
“2020 is our year!”
— Nobody
Cal fans: "This will be our year!"
Narrator: "It was not their year."
Keep running, Chase.
None of these blitzes are being picked up...
No one can make a bad team look good like my beloved Golden Bears. Sigh...
The tackling last half was every bit as the Sonny era.
In fairness, UCLA really tried to hand this game over at the outset with the blocked punt and the pick. We just refused to take it.
This is an embarrassment.
Being described as an “anchor of the Cal defense” is a seriously backhanded compliment.
Last year it would have been just a compliment.
UCLA is loading the box and bringing heat every play. OC needs to adjust to this.
Why make adjustments when the current strategy has worked so well!
Curious what UCLA's yards after contact is. My guess is a bajillion
Not too many offensive halftime adjustments it seems
INSTAREACTION AND GRADE THE GAME
https://writeforcalifornia.com/p/cal-vs-uc-la-instareaction-and-grade
DOOOOOMM
Come on UCLA turnover...
We have no answer for this UCLA blitz game
That's on our new OC.
Whew that penalty bailed us out
Our defense looks gassed
3 punts to start the second half!
We miss Beau Baldwin's QB coaching
Ha!
I bet we will have one good game and gets our hopes up before we are crushed again
OMG. You're either a mind-reader or a long-time Bear fan.
I'll take the stop, at least
Enjoyed the thread Goldenbear fans! It will get better, right? Right?!?!?!
All signs point up
right
Maybe the short season is a blessing. We need a spring in Musgrave's system.
Yeah the O doesn’t surprise me but D is a big disappointment
was just thinking that
I’m sorry, how is that not a penalty?
Brady Quinn is an idiot. I’d rather listen to Starkey!
Loved the "Keep an eye on Oregon" comment. Nice insight, Brady.
I don't know much about foosball but it looks like stacking one side of the line and blitzing off our weak side yields a sack or pressure everytime
Is that part of the "empty set" we were running?
Merciful cut to horse racing...hasta luego all
Well that sure sucked
Fine FUCLA for Kelly not wearing his mask properly
At least Chip didn’t run up the score. They put the brakes on a long time ago.
Our offense managed 7 points against UCLA. Seven. Shut out in the second half.
I'd like to see out punter to get another 10-15 yards ...has had plenty of time
I don't know what I prefer more. Great Cal gets to play a game or it should have remained cancelled.
as bad as it was, better than sitting here pissed that there was no game
True. Would have been pissed either way
But now we’re no longer undefeated!!! Tragic.
At least it was a Sunday game that no one saw this game and won't affect us in the AP poll.
Haha
So what’s the updated over/under for number of wins this year?
Really need to clean things up so we can beat Furd.
I would go two. With wins over OSU and Stanfurd
At this point I’d be happy with that
Right this minute that sounds great
I love Nikko. Kid is a baller
Nice catch
After today I may start watching The Masked Singer
What's the word for our performance today?
Stop the Steal! Only the first points count!
NO SCORE WATCHERS OR OBSERVERS ALLOWED!!
Point counters are ucla extremists!
Indescribable in it's foulness
What kind of profanity will the mods allow?
Clusterfudge.
fake
cofefe
Bruins about to go 80 yards without a pass attempt
Done
Grrr
That was PI in my book. The defender wasn't even looking back or making a play on the ball. And why we went for a long and low probability pass on 4th and 3?
That’s what they came up with after a time out?