BIG GAME OPEN THREAD
by Scott Allen on Nov 20, 2025 11:00 AM PST
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The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 11:47 AM PST reply actions
I dont know the rule on posting links........(Im going to assume its not aloud)
but post your email and I’ll send you what I have.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 12:43 PM PST up reply actions
kinda late, but for the future
sbnation doesn’t delete links posted in the comments, i think they frown upon it in the main articles though. anyways for general use atdhe.net
Stu Lantz – For not being Hot Rod Hundley. Grade: A Motherfucking Superplus +.
by gen!e on Nov 20, 2025 2:36 PM PST up reply actions
yeah thats what Im using.
I know on the NFL sites the blog hosts frown upon it.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 2:43 PM PST up reply actions
oh we do it all the time on the Lakers site SilverScreenandRoll
Stu Lantz – For not being Hot Rod Hundley. Grade: A Motherfucking Superplus +.
by gen!e on Nov 20, 2025 2:47 PM PST up reply actions
ah.....well I dunno then.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 2:48 PM PST up reply actions
Wait who got ejected?
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 12:43 PM PST reply actions
Nice turnover!
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 12:46 PM PST reply actions
Cal defense pretty stout on that possession
@WorldBLee
by worldblee on Nov 20, 2025 12:48 PM PST reply actions
Yeah they looked good.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 12:50 PM PST up reply actions
Cal's defense looks stout so far.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 12:49 PM PST reply actions
3-0 Cardinal.
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 12:49 PM PST reply actions
Patterson threw a punch?
WTF?!?!?!?!? Idiot.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 12:52 PM PST reply actions
They had the WR snuffed out........
but no backside help.
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 12:57 PM PST reply actions
Sherman!!!!!
Nice.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 12:58 PM PST reply actions
Thanks for the free first down CAL!
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:03 PM PST reply actions
And nice knockdown of the hapless Cal defender en route to the big gain
@WorldBLee
by worldblee on Nov 20, 2025 1:06 PM PST up reply actions
Holy shit was that Steve Young out there?
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Nov 20, 2025 1:05 PM PST reply actions
Holy crap what a great run!~
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:05 PM PST reply actions
lol @ number 11 on Cal.
HAHAH
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:06 PM PST reply actions
Who's that, Cattouse?
Couldn’t quite read the jersey
@WorldBLee
by worldblee on Nov 20, 2025 1:06 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah thats what it looked like to me.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:07 PM PST up reply actions
Hope someone makes a gif of that.
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:08 PM PST reply actions
If the QB thing doesn't work out
Luck has a future in mixed martial arts
by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 20, 2025 1:10 PM PST reply actions
6 please........
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:11 PM PST reply actions
I remember going to some great parties
at Brock Mansion
by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 20, 2025 1:15 PM PST reply actions
I think Cal's Mansion has a shaky foundation
@WorldBLee
by worldblee on Nov 20, 2025 1:15 PM PST up reply actions
How many games has Stanford won
because their opponent self-destructed? Not that they’ve won this one yet but Cal keeps shooting themselves in the foot.
by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 20, 2025 1:20 PM PST up reply actions
Hopefully, Cal will continue to do so
@WorldBLee
by worldblee on Nov 20, 2025 1:21 PM PST up reply actions
Cal only has OL’s with 2 last names
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Nov 20, 2025 1:17 PM PST reply actions
Cal is sloppy.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:19 PM PST reply actions
Wow, only 6 pass yards for Stanford
@WorldBLee
by worldblee on Nov 20, 2025 1:23 PM PST reply actions
barely had the ball.
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:24 PM PST up reply actions
Man its nice to have Whalen out there.
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:27 PM PST reply actions
The receivers present their frontside
and Luck sticks it on their numbers
by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 20, 2025 1:27 PM PST reply actions
What a great cut block by Marecic on that toss.......
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:30 PM PST reply actions
Man what great awarness by Luck to step up.........
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:32 PM PST reply actions
Ha ha, Cal not touching Taylor on his TD runs
@WorldBLee
by worldblee on Nov 20, 2025 1:33 PM PST reply actions
w00000000000000000000000000
What a great drive!
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:33 PM PST reply actions
Is Harbaugh happy or is he passing a kidney stone?
@WorldBLee
by worldblee on Nov 20, 2025 1:33 PM PST reply actions
thinking of all the 0's Michigan is gonna offer him this offseason is my guess.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:36 PM PST up reply actions
That kinda reminds me of the ole counter-tre the Bills used to run so successfully in the 90's
with Thurman Thomas and Kenneth Davis………
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:34 PM PST reply actions
Stanford line lost containment on Mansion there
@WorldBLee
by worldblee on Nov 20, 2025 1:38 PM PST reply actions
Damn no outside contain on that blitz...........
almost got another fumble.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:39 PM PST reply actions
DL and LB's are doing great at the LOS
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:40 PM PST reply actions
HAHA another too many men in the backfield penalty for the Bears.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:41 PM PST reply actions
I don't get it
Don’t the coaches know the play is illegal when they draw it up? Or did one of the RBs not move when they were supposed to? Someone please explain.
by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 20, 2025 1:43 PM PST up reply actions
It's the QB's job to make sure the guys are lined up.......
It’s probably on Mansion.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:44 PM PST up reply actions
Marecic going two for one again
Nice!
@WorldBLee
by worldblee on Nov 20, 2025 1:45 PM PST reply actions
Wow, that was quite a catch
47 yards.
@WorldBLee
by worldblee on Nov 20, 2025 1:46 PM PST reply actions
Ha ha, and Cattouse was right there and didn't make a play on the ball
Not a great day for that guy so far.
@WorldBLee
by worldblee on Nov 20, 2025 1:47 PM PST up reply actions
Holy sheet
Thought that’d be a pick for sure.
by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 20, 2025 1:46 PM PST reply actions
WOWWWWWIIIIEIE
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:47 PM PST reply actions
Pour it on!
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:50 PM PST reply actions
24-0 nothin'
This is the start we all hoped for. Doesn’t look spectacular but the score is great. Play being reviewed though…
@WorldBLee
by worldblee on Nov 20, 2025 1:50 PM PST reply actions
That's a TD, my friends
Review it all you want
by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 20, 2025 1:51 PM PST reply actions
Mr Elway!
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:52 PM PST reply actions
Once again the hurry up
moves the ball against Stanford D. Don’t know why more teams don’t run it the whole game.
by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 20, 2025 1:55 PM PST reply actions
AHHHHHHHHHH
Skovy almost had a pick.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:55 PM PST reply actions
Took Mansion two times to get picked off, lol
@WorldBLee
by worldblee on Nov 20, 2025 1:55 PM PST reply actions
Niceeeeeeeeeeeee
gift pick.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:56 PM PST reply actions
Mansion is going to have to change his last name to 'Shanty'
@WorldBLee
by worldblee on Nov 20, 2025 1:56 PM PST reply actions
Mansion thinks he's Jeff Garcia
But he’s really Alex Smith
by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 20, 2025 1:56 PM PST reply actions
Luck looks so cool out there..........
so calm.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:58 PM PST reply actions
31-0!!!!
Another TD pass for Luck.
@WorldBLee
by worldblee on Nov 20, 2025 1:59 PM PST reply actions
BALDWIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
beastly catch!
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 1:59 PM PST reply actions
BALDWIN!!!
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 20, 2025 2:00 PM PST reply actions
Never knew Baldwin was this good
Great catches past few games.
by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 20, 2025 2:00 PM PST reply actions
got some pretty good hops too for a little guy.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 2:01 PM PST up reply actions
Here's how you spell 'Cal'
C-A-r-d-i-n-a-L
@WorldBLee
by worldblee on Nov 20, 2025 2:02 PM PST reply actions
Cal hoping entire Stanford team gets ejected
So they have a chance in the second half.
@WorldBLee
by worldblee on Nov 20, 2025 2:03 PM PST up reply actions
yeah no kidding.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 2:04 PM PST up reply actions
LOL dont see CAL talking too much crap now.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 2:03 PM PST reply actions
But their play speaks profoundly of crap
by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 20, 2025 2:04 PM PST up reply actions
LOL I hope Harbaugh really runs it up on this garbage Cal team. Let’s see 59-0!!
The axe is 30 minutes away!
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Nov 20, 2025 2:15 PM PST reply actions
This is a good game.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.
by Ninjames on Nov 20, 2025 2:21 PM PST reply actions
By good game, I mean entertaining to watch, not that it's competitive.
And then God created Saturn... and he liked it, so he put a ring on it.
Twitter me and what not.
by Ninjames on Nov 20, 2025 2:21 PM PST up reply actions
Pour it on!
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 2:26 PM PST reply actions
going for it on 4th and 1
nice
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 2:28 PM PST reply actions
all I have to say is...
“Holy Shit”… I was nervous… this is awesome. Beat CAL!
by run_dmo on Nov 20, 2025 2:29 PM PST reply actions
LOL having Decastro out wide???????
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 2:29 PM PST reply actions
Skaufel!!!
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 2:33 PM PST reply actions
Damn that a was a huge boot..........
nice return
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 2:34 PM PST reply actions
Pull Luck
at the conclusion of this drive. Let the backups hand off to the RBs. No need to pad h
by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 20, 2025 2:40 PM PST reply actions
crappy laptop...
keep hitting the Post button prematurely. No need to pad his stats.
by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 20, 2025 2:40 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah I wouldnt mind seeing Loukas hand off a few times.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 2:41 PM PST up reply actions
he;s in
Stu Lantz – For not being Hot Rod Hundley. Grade: A Motherfucking Superplus +.
by gen!e on Nov 20, 2025 2:42 PM PST up reply actions
or run the wildcat.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 2:42 PM PST up reply actions
Down goes Loukas
Got all twisted up in the pile. That’s why you don’t have your once-in-50-years QB in when the game is already decided.
by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 20, 2025 2:44 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah but Luck doesnt really run like that too often........
most of his runs are to the outside.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 2:44 PM PST up reply actions
I definitely agree with your original point though.
100%
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 2:46 PM PST up reply actions
thanhks for the first down!
Stu Lantz – For not being Hot Rod Hundley. Grade: A Motherfucking Superplus +.
by gen!e on Nov 20, 2025 2:40 PM PST reply actions
LOL is stanford just showing how smart they are off the field as well?
Stu Lantz – For not being Hot Rod Hundley. Grade: A Motherfucking Superplus +.
by gen!e on Nov 20, 2025 2:42 PM PST reply actions
wow thats the first time I've ever seen an entire line flip flop I think.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 2:42 PM PST reply actions
Looks like Loukas got his knee bent badly
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Nov 20, 2025 2:44 PM PST reply actions
looked like ankle twisted when the cal player landed on it
Stu Lantz – For not being Hot Rod Hundley. Grade: A Motherfucking Superplus +.
by gen!e on Nov 20, 2025 2:46 PM PST up reply actions
Time for Nunes then perhaps?
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 2:45 PM PST reply actions
Plumb the depth chart
Nunes, Picazo, anyone who isn’t redshirting. There’s nothing quite like Big Game experience.
by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 20, 2025 2:48 PM PST up reply actions
I was just thinking to myself about Redshirt QB's this year
Is Nottingham being redshirted?
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 2:50 PM PST up reply actions
Believe so
Watching Luck to see how it’s done so he can step in next season (sniff…)
by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 20, 2025 2:51 PM PST up reply actions
No doubt.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 2:52 PM PST up reply actions
We'll be taking that ladies.........
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 2:49 PM PST reply actions
If Cal scores a TD, our fans should give them a bronx cheer
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Nov 20, 2025 2:51 PM PST reply actions
Patterson should run back on the field
and punch Mansion again
by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 20, 2025 2:53 PM PST up reply actions
what is this?
cal has two first downs this drive??
Stu Lantz – For not being Hot Rod Hundley. Grade: A Motherfucking Superplus +.
by gen!e on Nov 20, 2025 2:53 PM PST reply actions
Thank you for stomping the piss out of Caliphurnia.
"(Kelly's) got a veteran team that is the favorite to win the Pac-10. His choice of Thomas reflects only one belief: He’s our best QB today."-Ted Miller
by TennesseeQuackAttack8 on Nov 20, 2025 2:55 PM PST reply actions
Well the shutout is in question now........
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 2:56 PM PST reply actions
Stanford just made one of the statistically best defenses in the country
look helpless
by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 20, 2025 2:59 PM PST reply actions
Aw Cal scored…how cute!
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Nov 20, 2025 3:01 PM PST reply actions
They have now earned their participation ribbons for this game.
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 3:02 PM PST up reply actions
Stanford gets the Axe
Cal gets a little plastic picnic knife
by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 20, 2025 3:04 PM PST up reply actions
LOL
I'm still in the old thread.
"IT'S POSEY, YOU IDIOT." - Jon Miller
Clayton Tanner, the Flying Squirrel!
by walkoff baltimore chop on Nov 20, 2025 3:04 PM PST up reply actions
Oh no, here come the Bears
only down like 5 TDs
by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 20, 2025 3:02 PM PST reply actions
and a FG
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 3:03 PM PST up reply actions
Their kicker
will shank the FG. Stanford victory assured.
by Cardinal&Orange; on Nov 20, 2025 3:05 PM PST up reply actions
Wow, first string offense still
Harbaugh probably told them they had to score 50 before they got a rest.
@WorldBLee
by worldblee on Nov 20, 2025 3:04 PM PST reply actions
sick juke there.........
haha
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 3:06 PM PST reply actions
I love the fact that they run the same play over and over.........
just out of different formations.
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 3:08 PM PST reply actions
in other news....
I wouldn’t mind it if Iowa knocked Ohio State out of the Rose Bowl
by run_dmo on Nov 20, 2025 3:17 PM PST reply actions
Wisconsin holds the advantage over them though.
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 3:18 PM PST up reply actions
oh crap, that's right
i want Wisconsin in there. So, I want a 3-way tie… so I guess I want OSU to win…. this is too complicated
by run_dmo on Nov 20, 2025 3:28 PM PST up reply actions
They are up 20-17 with 1:30 to go
Iowa has it on their own 30
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 3:30 PM PST up reply actions
go Buckeyes...
because the Spartans are too boring!
by run_dmo on Nov 20, 2025 3:38 PM PST up reply actions
They won.
4th and 21 and Stanzi threw a 18 yard pass……..
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 3:40 PM PST up reply actions
I'm sure Wisconsin is glad they won.....too
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 3:41 PM PST up reply actions
Nunes sighting!
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 3:25 PM PST reply actions
I could watch that Luck run all day.
LOL
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 3:26 PM PST reply actions
It should be on highlights all night
@WorldBLee
by worldblee on Nov 20, 2025 3:30 PM PST up reply actions
Thats right........
bring that axe on over
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 3:32 PM PST reply actions
AH garbage time points..........
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 3:41 PM PST reply actions
w0000
Axe me!
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by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 20, 2025 3:44 PM PST reply actions
Wonderful
Domination.
Take a spin through CaliforniaGoldenBlogs, reading their whining is just icing on the cake.
GO STANFORD!!!!
by CardinalRules07 on Nov 20, 2025 4:59 PM PST reply actions
Woooooooooooohoooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!
The Axe come home!
by RickeySteals on Nov 20, 2025 5:58 PM PST reply actions
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