By the way, I'm kind of impressed that this game got an ESPN2 slot anyway, despite being passed over for the late window and with both teams losing last week. The SMU-Duke game should be considered "better," just based on the team records, but that went to ACC Network.
ESPN must see some kind of ratings benefit in Cal to pick our game over that, something we never saw in the Pac-12. They are sending a message to the program: get it together, and we'll make you a premier team for our network.
Neighbors can complain all they want, but tv network executives don't care. Only if you are Michigan or Ohio State can you dictate terms on scheduling.
I still can't believe California's penultimate possession on Saturday. Drove nicely down field but upon getting near their 20 Wilcox decided to settle for a field goal attempt (one that missed) running the ball three times. Even if he'd connected Pitt would have had plenty of time for a field goal of their own. The thing to do was continue the momentum and perhaps get a touchdown with little time remaining or at least be in position for a shorter, easier field goal. The coaching was abysmal -- again.
Truly the most inexplicable decision of the Wilcox era. I couldn't believe what I was watching. And taking Mendoza off the field for 3rd down when his 3rd down completions (plus a pass that forced PI) were the reason we even got into field goal range! I've never seen a clearer example of "coaching scared."
That and the early 2-point attempt are just two of the in-game decisions that make me wonder about Wilcox's decision-making process. What the hell is going on?
The guy who's record he broke is TJ Finley. TJ is on his fourth team in five years and lost the starting roles at LSU in 2020, lost the starting role at Auburn in 2022, did well enough in 2023 at Texas State that he thought he could go to a better school, and lost the starting role at Western Kentucky two games into this season for a sophomore. He will turn 23 in March and still has another year of eligibility, so he can totally transfer again if he wishes.
[Ex-PAC] #16 Utah loses to Arizona State 27-19, Arizona loses to #14 BYU 41-19, Colorado loses to #18 K-State 31-28, USC loses to #4 Penn State in OT 33-30, Washington loses to Iowa 40-16, UCLA loses to Minnesota 21-17, Oregon State loses to Nevada 42-37, Wazzu beats Fresno State 25-17, and #3 Oregon beats #2 Ohio State 32-31.
There are some things to really like about the college football season so far, exempli gratia Furd, U$C and UCLA are a combined 6-11. Also UW is only 4-3 and just got pummeled by Iowa. Good ole schadenfreude.
LOS ANGELES — Jack Flaherty pitched the game of his life and just about everything went right for the Dodgers in their 9-0 romp over the Mets Sunday night in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium.
Only Murders in the Building (S4 E6-7). Honestly, some of the funniest writing I've seen in a while. There a ton of film-making jokes in these episodes and it looks like the cast is having a blast making these episodes. It's honestly the only thing that I've seen Melissa McCarthy where she's good. Kumail Nanjani had my favorite joke of the show when explained why his part got cut from a film. And it's interesting how Kumail also got buff for Marvel's "Eternals" in 2021 and has become the modern Pakistani-American version of Joe Piscopo where his fitness is written into all of his roles.
Saw the new film, Saturday Night yesterday about the night of the first episode of SNL. Highly entertaining with a lot of relative unknowns ably playing iconic stars. Jason Reitman is a good director. Here his pacing was excellent. Never a dull moment.
CAL
Oregon State 1:00 pm Pacific. Oct 26. ESPN2
Daaaaaaaaaay driiiiiiiinking
https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1845850099773313439
By the way, I'm kind of impressed that this game got an ESPN2 slot anyway, despite being passed over for the late window and with both teams losing last week. The SMU-Duke game should be considered "better," just based on the team records, but that went to ACC Network.
https://theacc.com/news/2024/10/14/football-acc-announces-game-times-and-tv-networks-for-week-9-contests.aspx
ESPN must see some kind of ratings benefit in Cal to pick our game over that, something we never saw in the Pac-12. They are sending a message to the program: get it together, and we'll make you a premier team for our network.
Surprised this isn't a PACC After Dark game! I was sure this was going to be in the 7:30pm slot.
I guess they might be putting Colorado in that slot instead.
Is Cal limited to one night game per year? Already had Miami.
I wish.
There are no limits on that. Also, we had Miami and SDSU in the late slot.
I remember the neighbors making a stink in the past but didn’t know if they got any kind of limitations.
Actually, PHA does have an annual limit on night events, although I'm not certain what it is.
I think they got limits on other kinds of events, but not football games. Those can happen at any time.
Neighbors can complain all they want, but tv network executives don't care. Only if you are Michigan or Ohio State can you dictate terms on scheduling.
I still can't believe California's penultimate possession on Saturday. Drove nicely down field but upon getting near their 20 Wilcox decided to settle for a field goal attempt (one that missed) running the ball three times. Even if he'd connected Pitt would have had plenty of time for a field goal of their own. The thing to do was continue the momentum and perhaps get a touchdown with little time remaining or at least be in position for a shorter, easier field goal. The coaching was abysmal -- again.
Truly the most inexplicable decision of the Wilcox era. I couldn't believe what I was watching. And taking Mendoza off the field for 3rd down when his 3rd down completions (plus a pass that forced PI) were the reason we even got into field goal range! I've never seen a clearer example of "coaching scared."
That and the early 2-point attempt are just two of the in-game decisions that make me wonder about Wilcox's decision-making process. What the hell is going on?
That last drive was like the entire 4th quarter vs. Miami.
Our offense takes foot off the pedal and stops trying to score.
Go Bears!!!
Without telling the DBD what the category is, give us your top 3
Taylor Gold, Asian, Comice
Sugar Bee, Honeycrisp, Fuji
These are stripper names, no?
Shhh...
kelibasa, bockwurst, bratwurst
Top choices from a Libertarian sausage retailer
I was not aware political leaning played significantly into sausage retailing.
It does with that retailer.
hot, keil, and the rest
Sounds like lunch for the week!
DOOOOOOOMMMMM, Fire Wilcox, and 6-6.
All right about at the point in the season they were expected to rise to the top of the W(t)FC click/hit charts.
Dapple Dandy, Flavor Grenade, Dinosaur Egg
Dinosaur Egg pluots are the best. With the Mottled skin and flesh.
Chess, Blueberry, Pecan
Mmm… pie!
Wensleydale, Stilton, and Shropshire Blue.
1920, 1921, 1922
Missionary, Mid Century Modern, Craftsman
Heart, Lips, Eyes
The Wrong Trousers, Close Shave, and Grand Day Out.
I had totally forgotten about these shorts. They were so good.
Indeed. Those were rainy day lunchtime entertainment at a certain Berkeley elementary school when my sons were there.
There is a connection with the other grouping I posted.
"Cheese, Grommet!"
The Wrong Trousers is truly a masterpiece of filmmaking. Not just for animated shorts, by any standard.
Blazing Saddles, Coming to America, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
Makalawena, Hapuna, Kaunaoa.
On the Road, Catcher in the Rye, Look Homeward Angel.
Giving him the business
ELSEWHERE IN COLLEGE
Kyle Whittingham says he's not sure if Cam Rising will petition for an EIGHTH season
https://twitter.com/On3sports/status/1845884117453283374
not college, but HS football
In OT loss, Louisiana high school QB throws for record 817 yards
Perhaps most stunningly, Evangel Christian Academy lost the game in overtime, 77-76.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5838524/2024/10/14/peyton-houston-qb-louisiana-record/
The guy who's record he broke is TJ Finley. TJ is on his fourth team in five years and lost the starting roles at LSU in 2020, lost the starting role at Auburn in 2022, did well enough in 2023 at Texas State that he thought he could go to a better school, and lost the starting role at Western Kentucky two games into this season for a sophomore. He will turn 23 in March and still has another year of eligibility, so he can totally transfer again if he wishes.
That's not a football score, it's a basketball score.
Sonny & Mike Leach would be entertained.
They'd be the coaches.
[Ex-PAC] #16 Utah loses to Arizona State 27-19, Arizona loses to #14 BYU 41-19, Colorado loses to #18 K-State 31-28, USC loses to #4 Penn State in OT 33-30, Washington loses to Iowa 40-16, UCLA loses to Minnesota 21-17, Oregon State loses to Nevada 42-37, Wazzu beats Fresno State 25-17, and #3 Oregon beats #2 Ohio State 32-31.
[ACC] Clemons beats Wake Forest 49-14, Stanfurd loses to #11 Notre Dame 49-7, GA Teach beats UNC 41-34, Louisville beats Virginia 24-20, Syracuse beats NC State 24-17
UCLA professor claims he's homeless because he can't afford rent in the area
https://patch.com/california/los-angeles/ucla-astrophysics-professor-claims-low-pay-left-him-homeless
It depends on what you define as "in the area". If you're talking about Brentwood, then I get it. The Santa Monica Pier, on the other hand...
Looks like he’s a lecturer rather than tenure-track faculty, which explains (but does not excuse) the low pay.
i get paid excessively low as a Cal lecturer. luckily it is not my full time job
I applied to be a Cal lecturer but never got an offer. So my pay is nothing. Good thing I'm retired.
There are some things to really like about the college football season so far, exempli gratia Furd, U$C and UCLA are a combined 6-11. Also UW is only 4-3 and just got pummeled by Iowa. Good ole schadenfreude.
PRO
Chargers/Broncos game was so stressful, Coach Harbaugh's heart skipped a bit. Literally.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41777244/chargers-jim-harbaugh-briefly-exits-vs-broncos-illness
[NLCS] Dodgers blank the Pads 2-0 to reach the NLCS and then woodshed the Mets 9-0 as one team had great pitching and the other did not
https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/401701031
33 consecutive scoreless innings, ties the record the Orioles set against the Dodgers in the '66 WS.
Jack Flaherty keeps Dodgers rolling in NLCS Game 1 win over Mets
https://www.truebluela.com/2024/10/13/24269173/jack-flaherty-dodgers-scoreless-streak-nlcs-game-1-mets
LOS ANGELES — Jack Flaherty pitched the game of his life and just about everything went right for the Dodgers in their 9-0 romp over the Mets Sunday night in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium.
Detroit Lions hand Cowboys their worst loss in a long time 47-9, but lose Aidan Hutchinson for the season with a broken leg
https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401671764
47-9 is also scorigami.
can't mention this game without some Goff stats!
72% completion rate, 315 yards, 3 TD, rating of 153.8
Just below last game's 155.8, when he had a 100% completion rate, 292 yards, 2 TDs.
OuR CRUMBLING DEMOCRACY
DC is getting new pandas. The new panda smell is the best part.
https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/14/china/china-pandas-coming-to-washington-intl-hnk/index.html
[WaPo] FEMA and charity efforts are struggling with armed militia threats and normal folks refusing help bEcAuSe aNtIfA
https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/14/us/fema-helene-north-carolina-reported-threats/index.html
DBD AV Club
Only Murders in the Building (S4 E6-7). Honestly, some of the funniest writing I've seen in a while. There a ton of film-making jokes in these episodes and it looks like the cast is having a blast making these episodes. It's honestly the only thing that I've seen Melissa McCarthy where she's good. Kumail Nanjani had my favorite joke of the show when explained why his part got cut from a film. And it's interesting how Kumail also got buff for Marvel's "Eternals" in 2021 and has become the modern Pakistani-American version of Joe Piscopo where his fitness is written into all of his roles.
Saw the new film, Saturday Night yesterday about the night of the first episode of SNL. Highly entertaining with a lot of relative unknowns ably playing iconic stars. Jason Reitman is a good director. Here his pacing was excellent. Never a dull moment.