Postgame React: Oregon State 31, California 14
by Jake Bertalotto on Nov 7, 2009 7:42 PM PST
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Final Score: Oregon State 31, California 14
We have to first of all start with the injury to Jahvid Best. It greatly changed the dynamic of this game, and it's great to hear that it looks like Best only suffered a concussion and nothing extremely serious, as it first appeared. Again, the thoughts and prayers of Beaver Nation are with the Best family and the California football program tonight.
Sean Canfield finished the game 29 of 39 passing, and threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns. He threw one interception in the second half, but overall, played very well. Joe Halahuni caught six passes for 128 yards, and is quickly becoming OSU's most dangerous receiver.
The Bears did a great job containing Jacquizz Rodgers and stopping the run. Rodgers finished with 68 yards on 25 carries, with 25 of those yards coming on Quizz's lone touchdown of the night. At one point in the first half, Jacquizz had 14 rushing yards on 14 carries.
A lot of credit also needs to go to the defense, the front seven especially. They held Cal to just 39 rushing yards in the game. Kevin Riley was 19 of 34 for 200 yards. He threw a touchdown and an interception-- he was okay, but not fantastic by any means.
We've already started to break down this game in the second half open thread, but here's a place to post more of your analysis on tonight's win. My game recap will come later tonight, so keep an eye out for that.
--Jake (jake.buildingthedam@gmail.com)
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What a great win!
Not much else to say here, just a well executed game.
My prayers are with Best.
by ConnorOSU on Nov 7, 2009 8:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It's amazing
How good we are in Berkeley.
My prayers are with Best.
by ConnorOSU on Nov 7, 2009 8:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Final Score from Tempe
USC-14, Arizona State-9
My prayers are with Best.
by ConnorOSU on Nov 7, 2009 8:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
For the Beavers to make the Rose Bowl
We need to win out, USC needs to lose one game, and Arizona needs to lose two games.
My prayers are with Best.
by ConnorOSU on Nov 7, 2009 8:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I'm just ecstatic that Javhid Best is ok
I’m happy with the win. But seriously, I thought he was paralyzed until we heard it was just a concussion. I definitely hope he’s able to finish out the season, although I’m assuming its doubtful
Defending Jacquizz against Jahvid since 2008.
by The VD Special on Nov 7, 2009 9:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I just got home from the game and wanted to say that the OSU fans there were a very classy bunch, including the players. Congratulations on the win. Good luck the rest of the season. Go Bears.
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by TwistNHook on Nov 7, 2009 9:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
This
Cal Football: It could happen!
by CalBandGreat on Nov 8, 2009 1:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Root for the Bears to beat Arizona next week!
If the Bears beat the Wildcats next week, then the conference becomes even more wide open.
The Beavers schedule for the next two weeks looks very doable. Home against the Huskies and in Pullman. A 6-2 conference record for Thanksgiving would be great.
The other teams in the conference race will be playing each other (Stanford/USC, Arizona/USC, Arizona/Oregon, Cal/Arizona) in the next few weeks.
6-2 in conference play on Thanksgiving could be a very good place to be.
by leon0112 on Nov 7, 2009 9:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
OOOOOOOOOOOOO
SSSSSSSSSSSSSS
UUUUUUUUUUU!!!!
what a fun game to be at, aside from Best’s injury. that was really scary at first, although you could see him moving his arms and legs as he started to “come to”. Dude was knocked out cold, just an insane fall.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
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by cloudydays on Nov 7, 2009 11:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Thoughts through this head cold haze
Canfield and the passing offense! Damn, Cal did a great job at containing the run and both Rodgers brothers back there for most of the game. Man, is Thompson (that was whoever that blur of #5 was right?) a monster of a defensive player, quick as hell and glad he’s a senior. But Canfield again looked confident and at ease back there and just picked the Bears apart, and now we have some receivers other than James playing some game. I LOVE this dual attack offense we have now.
Defense was very solid all game and kind-of like Canfield just looked in full at ease mode in the game.
Crowd, wow that was great hearing and seeing the Beaver fans there, excellent showing, it almost sounded like a home game on Cal’s last drive there!
Stanford, yep, knew that was going to be a game but dang didn’t know it was going to be that kind-of game.
Pac-10 could be wide open folks, and Beavs are in the mix. Going to need for us to win out for sure, not an easy task, and some scenarios to happen with other teams, but who knows stranger things have happened.
Best, this is probably the most important thought, but I’m so glad he is okay. Wow, that was just so scary looking. He just should have run the Beaver defender over there for he had the TD I think, but he’s such a high energy competitor and gave it all he had. I’m very very very glad he is going to be okay. I just couldn’t tell if that was being knocked out or neck, and when he was carted off it just looked worse. I don’t know about his being able to play more this season, which is just sad for all he’s given the Cal program, and even though he’s on an opposing team he’s always been one of my favs in the Pac-10. My thoughts going out to you Jahvid and your family.
-RVM
by rvm on Nov 8, 2009 8:48 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
A quick follow up
Sorry, forgot some thoughts:
Halahuni = Wow, has he come around to being a player for us. I’m very excited about his play and future for the team.
Toby Gerhart = Shoot about him taking command of the rushing lead in the conference, but what a game. Like I said above figured the Cardinal would be a handful for the Ducks but wow they really showed up, I think that program is going to be a tough one to play in the upcoming years.
Penalties and play = Much better this game, and I really noticed how well the receivers and TEs were blocking down field, much smarter this game. Good coaching there!
Riley and the team = Let’s finish this thing! Go Beavs!
-RVM
by rvm on Nov 8, 2009 8:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations
Good game on the part of OSU. Best or no Best you guys win this game without question. From the very first snap, the outcome was sealed.
I’m also quite pleased by the reaction and class of the OSU fans, players, and coaching staff. After the game Mike Riley made a very heartfelt statement about the injury, and you could tell it wasn’t just lip service at all. Same with the guys on this blog and what I saw from the players/fans in Memorial.
In any case, the better team most definitely won. Best of luck to the Beavs from here out.
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by SoCal Oski on Nov 9, 2009 12:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
Glad he’s doing better, and okay for the most part, man though just kind-of put it in perspective there for awhile. Not sure about his future though, especially if he was already having concussion issues. If it is the end of his career what a career it was, I won’t forget that Minnesota game this season and when he had all five of the TDs to basically win that one for you guys on his own.
-RVM
by rvm on Nov 9, 2009 1:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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