Comments on: Happenings

By: Jan K. Oski

Jan K. Oski — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 06:46:26 +0000

Why are you morons discussing last year, when Spring ball is less than 25 days away? Can’t you come up with something new about the present team? By the way, Tedford publicly defended Nate in Sacto, and the new O.C. has unambigiously stated all 3 QBs will get a fair look. So, you’re bashing the coaching staff as well as sensible fans and the University when you demean a STUDENT-athlete. It is one thing to bash pros who are earning the big money, but it is an entirely different thing to bash players who are out there free of charge for your entertainment. Give it a rest! Statistically, Nate is still one of the best QBs who has played at Cal, if you’re capable of finding the facts presented by EP3 and BuckSavage in the forum. Then, again, you’re fair weather or too young to recall the dismal pre-Tedford era.

By: drew

drew — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:02:34 +0000

actually, seeing longshore’s decision making when he is left to his own devices, i cant give him credit for those w’s. i think he is lucky he had the perfect storm combination of amazing receivers, and a big enough arm to (occasionally) get the ball in front of them, plus great D (in the tenn and oregon games) that got the W’s he did this year.

By: joseph

joseph — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:40:52 +0000

dude…. you’re way out of line here. he certainly enabled Cal to beat Tennessee and Oregon last year. he may have melted down the stretch… but even though he’s probably not lurking around this blog, you’re being really harsh.

By: Oski Desoto Jr.

Oski Desoto Jr. — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:34:49 +0000

Longshore should be sent to prison, not the starting line up! For the love of God! I can’t believe he still has supporters! The loser ruined everything this past year! Wake up people! He just isn’t any good at playing football, period!

By: Jonathan Okanes

Jonathan Okanes — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:30:15 +0000

Bearbacker, it’s possible, but Cal doesn’t necessarily have to use all of its scholarships every year. A lot of times it’s good to have available scholarships lying around in case a Justin Forsett comes around or a walk-on is deserving of one.

Dio, I don’t know of any point system for legal problems. I know they have the system in place that tracks graduation rates, but don’t know about legal stuff. I’ll try to find out more.

By: drew

drew — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:28:45 +0000

and to address you argument, it is completely ridiculous to compare longshore to Dixon. Why? Dixon is mobile.

longshore would get outrun in the 40 by the entire offensive line. the reason the ducks are so good is the defense facing them ALWAYS has to factor in the fact that dixon might break off a 30 yard run.

playing against longshore, it is inconceivable that nate will EVER start running, EVER, so the defense locks up the receivers, watches for the run, and thats that.

with dixon, a first down is NEVER out of the question.

against longshore, the only question is, is he going to actually throw his little slant pass ABOVE the first down marker or not… cause god knows he isnt going to tuck and run.

the offense is severely limited with longshore’s immobility, end or story.

and i am not even talking about his back breaking interceptions in the red zone in nearly every close game.

i am very happy to read in this blog about potential mobile QB’s in the future.

By: drew

drew — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:23:03 +0000

yeah, i am sure you DIDNT lead the bandwagon to run joe ayoob out of town, and wanted him to continue to start. stop being a hypocrite. and how is attacking longshore’s talent attacking his character? did you GO to Cal? cause i thought you had to be smart to go there. (that was me attacking you) kidding, kidding. haha. no but seriously, tedford is a great coach who made a mistake by continuing to start nate longshore. my opinion, and i am sure i am not the only one.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 07:07:11 +0000

we dont need brandon jones anyways. speed isnt everything. i run a 4.4 and wasnt recruited by any D1 school. p.s. nate longshore should quit

By: Dio

Dio — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:23:40 +0000

I’ve read that Nyan Boateng’s legal run-ins have given the Cal football program “points,” which im guessing is for negative behavior. What is the consequence of racking up this sorts of “points”? Anybody care to explain. Just wondering if he’s even gonna see the field because I’d hate to see a guy with that much upside crap it away.

By: Jan K. Oski

Jan K. Oski — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:10:08 +0000

Hey Drew! please for the love of college football stop bashing Student Athletes. It’s one thing to question their actions on the field. It is an entirely different thing to attack their person. Don’t you have anything better to do than dwell on other people’s past? I guess Bellotti was a real idiot, too, since he started Dixon after his miserable junior demotion and spring baseball? Wait! Dixon was the reason why the Ducks were in position to play LSU for the National Title before his injury! Why do you think you are Entitled to endless bashing? Am I wasting my time on Amy?