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Folks, this is getting ridiculous. I like covering college sports, very much in fact. I get assigned stories by my editor, just as many of you get assigned projects by your bosses. I have been assigned to cover things other than UCLA recently. That's all. I will be at Pauley Pavilion on Monday for the unveiling of the rennovation project and will be happy to give you the skinny on that. Brian already has written much about the changes. I'm shutting down the comments section for a just a little bit while we all take a deep breath. I will continue to post, and you will be able to post comments after a brief break.


90 Comments

Anonymous said:

IS IT STILL WORKING?

EXbruins Author Profile Page said:

so i guess we should stop visiting this blog and keeping it alive

jdoggbruin Author Profile Page said:

what happened why are comments turned off?

PakistaniBruin said:

When you really think about it, all the drama created by the comments section(some of which I regrettably partook in)does create much needed traffic for this blog in a downtime for UCLA sports.

gubon13 Author Profile Page said:

Just wow...

I don't even know how to express how embarrassed I am by the behavior of some of these "Bruins."

Anonymous said:

Unbelievable ball washing by some of you. There is absolutely no reason to kiss Jill's a$$. Her remarkbaly uninspired post about Brett Favre started this sh*tstorm and the Bruin Fans called her on it. It is what it is, make us read crap and we will serve it right back

Anonymous said:

No one is making you read. If you don't like it. Do everyone a favor and leave.

Wow said:

You shall not pass!

lavsmousse Author Profile Page said:

Though no one is forcing us to read it, in a democracy, we are entitled to voice an opinion on it. I do agree that those opinions should be respectful, however.

Anonymous said:

More ball washing goes on at Bruins Nation truth be known. If anyone posts anything that disagrees with the idiots that run that site, they are run off. At least differing opinions are allowed here.

DONT BE STUPID said:

Yes the original Favre post was a little silly and it was OK to joke about it, but some DBAGS crossed the line. BOTTOM LINE THOSE DBAGS SHOULD BE ASHAMED. You have a right to joke but man don't hide behind your keyboard like a DBAG.

Anonymous said:

Duffle Bags?

la-ukla Author Profile Page said:

I just read the now infamous IF post by Jill and the (edited) comments. HILARIOUS! I was laughing so hard. Sorry, but I gotta agree--what was the point? Just because I question the relevance of Jill's post doesn't mean I question her talent or her right to post it. And how does covering other sports and getting assigned stuff by your boss explain Jill's judgment to deem that post newsworthy?

TruBruin Author Profile Page said:

Honestly, I am embarrassed for you all. Have you no lives? Whats next, the 1st comment for each post somebody will write 1st? Its like you are a bunch of 3rd graders or Juniors at SUC.
One day the anonymous post will go away forever and that will improve things. I know sign in bloggers are also involved to but B.S. is usually started or continued by anon's
YOU ARE ACTING LIKE TROJAN FANS PEOPLE...........In the immortal words of Bruin great Bill Walton............IT'S HORRIBLE!

second that said:

the embarrassing comments are not by Bruins...

they were composed by Stooge College honor students

BRUIN NC Author Profile Page said:

This is just a bunch of guys having a little fun until Dohn returns (Hey Dohn - VB made me type all those posts - he told me if I didn't - he'd sick his cat on me.)

If Junior Taylor gets signed as a free agent by the Browns - he could catch a ball in game 1 playing against a team that Favre was going to be on before he decided not to play.

The Collective shame of the UB tailgate family said:

Where is Ultimate Bruin to reel in his widdle boy?

The Bitter Truth said:

So Dohn is annoyed by VB as well.

First his family withdraws from the blog in shame and now this is exposed.

Priceless.

barrya Author Profile Page said:

I know it's 'way off season (most sites presenting an unending stream of interviews with high school kids who haven't any idea yet where they want to go to college) and you have other assignments, Jill. Appreciate you're helping out and reporting what you can pick up. Thanks for helping out - ANY Bruins news at this time of year is appreciated!

barry

The Bitter Truth said:

VB,

Where's your family to stick up for you?

The B said:

Hey VB,

Why limit dumb questions being asked to just Jill? Posters ask some pretty dumb questions when Brian is around.

The Bitter Truth said:

Make sure they read your exchange with PakiBruin in the original Blog Update thread. That is if your racist comments haven't been deleted.

UB (Ultimate Bruin) Author Profile Page said:

Well, it looks as if VB has put a burr under some saddles recently. For the record, VB needs no "reeling in." First, he is his own man, he has his own thoughts, his own opinions, his own virtues, and his own vices. Second, I generally agree with the underlying substance of VB's posts and comments. I may not always agree with the manner in which he delivers his substance, but, hey, if that were a policing criteria, there are several other bloggers I would chastise first.) Third, I know that VB is INTENTIONALLY agitating the masses. True "tools" fall for it each and every time. Therefore, if you are irritated by VB, you are a "Tool." Then, if he calls you a "tool" it is empiracally correct. Fourth, this is the off season. So, gimme a break. We are trying to get by until Fall Camp opens and keep things alive. Fifth, Jill Painter has a job to do and, if it gets a little hot for her, so be it. I thought reporters had thick skins? But, sexist insults are beyond the pale. Sixth, there is a serious truth behind VB's Pakistani comments. The terrorist Taliban is 60 miles away from getting their hands on a nuclear arsenal. This back-azzward country better rally set a line of demarcation and defend that stash to the death. Woe be unto the Western world if Muslim terrorists have nuclear arms and the means to deliver them. Finally, everyone take a chill pill or I'll be back to INDIVIDUALLY chastise each and every one of you. Don't piss off UB -- if you know what is good for you!

northbaybruin Author Profile Page said:

You see, I understand your language. I was educated in your country at U C L A.

Taliban Bruin said:

How dare you infidels talk about us this way! Paki Bruin I will issue a fatwah on you! You should be proud of Jill. Under our rule she would have never learned to write, let alone speculate "what if's"

ALAH AKBAR

UB (Ultimate Bruin) Author Profile Page said:

Hey, PakiBruin, TaliBruin, and any other camel riding Muslim terrorist thug. Just send me your home address. I think VB's brother and some of his USMC buddies would like to pay you a visit. Oh, I forgot, they are already humiliating you sorry azzes where you live.

USA BRUIN said:

Taliban Bruin. Take that back I am warning you!

Taliban Bruin's Camel said:

As much respect as we have for the US army, we have even more respect for Jill's freedom to try her best to write.

Taliban Bruin said:

If it was up to us, we would send all women to USC. That way we will be sure they dont learn anything

UB (Ultimate Bruin) Author Profile Page said:

#1, Any respect you may have for the US armed forces comes from the fact that it is the finest fighting force ever known to man. All you desert dwellers can do is act like gnats with your IEDs and suicide bombers. Yes, it is annoying and valuable innocent lives are lost, but your cause is doomed.

#2, Jill's freedom to write is just as important as VB's freedom to write and my freedom to call you Muslim terrorist thugs.

taliban Bruin said:

you silly infidels!

We place no value on living! how can you win when we will blow up our children and women and kill each other for fun? for fun we kill ourselves, you think we care about you?

Jill, I have liked you more than I have liked any other infidel woman ever before in my life.

UB (Ultimate Bruin) Author Profile Page said:

Well, TaliBruins, why do you go back to Pakistan or Afghanistan, or some other "stan" and have some fun. Do us a big favor, have some fun and kill each other. Since you find no value in life, just exterminate each other.

PeterUCLA Author Profile Page said:

People need to chill and understand that Jill is covering Brian's beat right now on top of her regular duties.

While some of the idiotic posts are undoubtedly by trOJan trolls (which meets my expectations), Bruins who are being classless on this blog should be ashamed of themselves.

Taliban Bruin said:

UB,

We are trying. We are slowly running out of explosives believe it or not. If the US was smart, they would give us more weapons and just get the hell out of there and watch us implode.

Since finding this blog (and Jill) I have found new meaning in life and am starting to question the teachings of mohamed.

I now live to find out what would come sooner: the return of the massaiah, or UCLA winning a national championship in football. I hope it's the latter.

UB (Ultimate Bruin) Author Profile Page said:

Peter, Peter. When were you appointed Captain of the Blog? If you do not like the "idiotic posts," then don't read them. Don't you dare tell me to limit my free speech. Moreover, your passing of judgment on other posters is unwelcome, unwanted, condescending and inappropriate. I suggest, as VB quite often aptly says, "Get your panties unbunched."

UB (Ultimate Bruin) Author Profile Page said:

NC in FB? Your lips to Allah's ears!

Bruinswin! Author Profile Page said:

Here's an idea, if there isn't any news to post
DON'T POST ANYTHING

people will live if there are no updates on the blog for a few days

Anonymous said:

Vb's not wearing pants....keeping naked body 'ready for Jihad

UB (Ultimate Bruin) Author Profile Page said:

Here's an idea --- If you know that Bruin FB and BB are in the off-season and there will be little news to report, don't review the blog at all and leave us alone.

Taliban Bruin said:

This blog has been named one of the top 10 favorite blogs most visited by Allah.


PeterUCLA Author Profile Page said:

Hey Ultimately Stupid Bruin,

You are the perfect example of the fact that the right to free speech does not guarantee enlightened or meaningful speech.

Also, my free speech rights allow me to criticize your idiotic conduct.

By the way, what year did you graduate from $UC?

Taliban Bruin said:

Silly PeterUCLA,

Of course UB didnt go to suc. his ability to conjugate is WAY above that of a 5th grader...

UB (Ultimate Bruin) Author Profile Page said:

Peter:

#1 Of course free speech doesn't guarantee enlightened or meaningful speech. We have to hear Obama for the next 3.5 years. Look no further for a "perfect example."

#2 I never said you had no right to criticize. In your idiocracy, you made my point. I can say what I want and so can you. So, it is futility for you to preach about blog conduct when it is the VERY conduct you say we are ALL entitled to. So, apparently, you like to "spin your wheels."

#3 I an a 1979 graduate of the College of Letters and Science of the University of California, Los Angeles.

Taliban Bruin said:

UB,

I will respect you because you can technically be my dad. And even the koran says to respect your elders (before blowing them up)

UB (Ultimate Bruin) Author Profile Page said:

Technically or otherwise, Tali, I can assure you that I am not you "Dad." But, son, use a capital "k" when you are writing about the Koran

PeterUCLA Author Profile Page said:

I'll take Obama over your guy, George W. Bush, any day.

I guess idiots are attracted to one another.

If you are indeed a '79 grad, perhaps the standards were not as high at UCLA back then?

Taliban Bruin said:

told you he didnt go to suc... he even knows when to capitalize!

Anon said:

Jill, tell PeterUCLA to STOP MAKING FACES AT ME!!!!

UB (Ultimate Bruin) Author Profile Page said:

Peter, you can have Obama. Socialism was never my cup of tea.

Indeed 1979 graduate, Political Science. I can assure you there we high standards at Bunch Hall back then, too.

I know it dissapoints you to be so inadequate, Peter, but at least you have your Obama, who will bring you 'social justice.'

Later, Comrade

UB (Ultimate Bruin) Author Profile Page said:

BTW, back in 1979, the profs in poly sci were just as left-wing liberal as they are now. Back then, I challenged their communist/socialist ideals, just as I do now to Peter and his ilk. It is time for all right thinking morally guided conservatives to speak out against the morally vacuous left-wing loons that are taking our Country to hell in a hand basket.

clone12 Author Profile Page said:

"I can assure you there we high standards at Bunch Hall back then, too."

High standards, indeed.

UB (Ultimate Bruin) Author Profile Page said:

Way to go clone12, you get the prize for TypoNazi of the week. If that is the best you can come up with, you and Peter ought to hook up at a Global Climate Change Rally to Save the Rainforest. I just think you two might hit it off.

Anonymous said:

I can't take it anymore!!! Turn it off already.

mike chat Author Profile Page said:

This is a sports blog and like it or not it is mostly guys on here. When I get around my friends and talking about sports it is a different conversation than if we are around our wives or at church or other palces. It is more crude and if you say something lame or stupid (Jill, not that your post was lame or stupid) people tend to get brutalized for it. Dohn has been fairly brutal to some on here for their off topic speculative questions. Jill's was just that. I do have to tell you though. I usually only go to a thread once or twice, but I came back to that one about 15 times because they were so funny. If Jill does not like the way guys talk, she would not be in this business now would she?

Anonymous said:

jill you are just a queen drama

Anonymous said:

MVC (Most Valuable Commenter): Taliban Bruin
MUC (Most Unaware Commenter): UB

MVC Prize: All expenses paid night at Spearmint Rhino.
MUC Prize: Higher blood pressure and 4 days of life lost.

mike chat Author Profile Page said:

PeterUCLA said:
Hey Ultimately Stupid Bruin,

You are the perfect example of the fact that the right to free speech does not guarantee enlightened or meaningful speech.


LOL, are you serious? This is a flippin sports blog. There never ever will be enlightened or meaningful speech on a spots blog. If I was looking for enlightened speech I would not be here. We are (mostly) a bunch of guys interested in guy sports. If this blog was about womens golf, womens tennis, wnba or some crappy boring sport played by women I would guarantee you that 99.99% of us would not be here. I guess you went to one of those schools where they want the boys to act like girls and get in touch with our feminine socialist side.

Locoweed 1.1 Author Profile Page said:

In the last few weeks no Bruins were selected in the NFL Draft; UCLA lost the Gauntlet 2 years in a row to USC; and now the Bruins fall behind USC in APR. This weekend USC will be going for National Titles in Mens Volleyball and Women's WaterPolo. On top of that you clowns are fighting each other like cats and dogs.

Can you blame Jill for ignoring you?

UCLA: Punting is winning!

heh said:

All this wasted time by UB posting in a blog being an e-thug. Nice to see you have your priorities in life straight, or whatever life you have. Now make a 10 point post about me whilst I go chillax.

Anonymous said:

Hey UB...

It's BunchE Hall--A Nobel Prize winner deserves MUCH more respect than having his name sullied by an alleged graduate on the Internet.

Anonymous said:

...after you looked it up.

epB said:

North Bay Bruin --

Major props for the 'Flying Tigers' quote pull!
That's an old favorite...

UB (Ultimate Bruin) Author Profile Page said:

My apology to Ralph Bunche and all the Typo Nazis. I didn't realize that typos are a sensitive issue to you tools. But, then again, it reinforces my point that you have no substantive comments to make. Similarly, it proves that you tools are so easily riled. LOL. Silly tools!

UB (Ultimate Bruin) Author Profile Page said:

Still want UB to 'reel in' VB?

Socialist Coup said:

Hey UB,
How disappointed were you when your son didn't get into UCLA?


UB (Ultimate Bruin) Author Profile Page said:

Hey SC,

Objection: Assumes facts not in evidence.

Socialist Coup said:

Your son stated before that he didn't go to UCLA.

and don't call me "SC" that's just uncalled for.

Locoweed 1.1 Author Profile Page said:

Hey UB; how is UCLA like a jelly donut? Nice bread on the outside, gooey red mush on the inside.

UB (Ultimate Bruin) Author Profile Page said:

UB is not riled.

'SC' are your initials.

My objection is CORRECT

Anonymous said:

To UB:

Easily riled? Nope. If I recall, YOU were the one playing directly into Taliban Bruin's hands...revealing your narrow-minded, racist, and neo-fascist agenda in the process. It was clearly satirical, and YOU are clearly the "tool" here. (Did your underachieving vermin/son teach you that?)

BTW, how's VD's wedding photography business going? Is he going to finish up at El Camino CC any time soon?

Socialist Coup said:

But your son has stated in the past that he didn't go to UCLA, either he didn't or he did and he's ashamed. Either way, if VB was a Bruin you'd probably be even more proud of him than you seem to be now.

Since he's not (or ashamed to be) it's got to be disappointing on some level.

And I understand you were using initials, I was making a joke. SC is a nickname for USC... you see?


UB (Ultimate Bruin) Author Profile Page said:

LOL

You morons can't think past what is written on the page. IF you knew UB, you would know that I was not 'riled.' You left-wing nuts are all the same. You state your positions as if it were fact, but with no basis to support it. Satire? Satire? What is that? Tools! Oh, SC . . . it was a joke. I didn't get it. (UB said -- sarcastic but not satirical.)

UB (Ultimate Bruin) Author Profile Page said:

ROLF 'losing it.' Why? Just because you say it?

OK, Anon is a moron. It must be true because I said it.

lumberjack said:

Just like his son, UB got owned!

Anonymous said:

So, where's the UBTA (United Bitches, Total Assholes) tailgate against SDSU? (can't wait!) You're clearly gaining lots of "support", Uber Bitch.

Watty said:

But Loco, I thought at USC championships in anything other than football or baseball are meaningless. Ah, so now volleyball and water polo are cool, so long as it's the men playing?

Let us know when you hit 100. 'Til then, stick it.

UB (Ultimate Bruin) Author Profile Page said:

Sorry typo nazi for the transposition of 'f' and 'l' I know you grammarians are out in force today.

The UBTA is easy to find. Look for Dohn game day. He visits frequently, breaks bread with us and converses on all things sports

UB (Ultimate Bruin) Author Profile Page said:

It's funny how tools always claim that they have 'owned' VB or UB, yet the primary focus of today's blog has been centered around all comers taking on VB or UB. It's OK fellas, calm down. Not everyone can be as famous or in demand as us.

UB (Ultimate Bruin) Author Profile Page said:

Sorry, tools. It's been fun killing time at the airport, but I am about to board my flight. I can't wait to get home and see how many posts follow this which 'dis' VB and UB now that we are gone. ROFL (as opposed to the transposed ROLF). P.S. TO TYPO NAZIS: Pleas eforgive me if I have hit the wrong key on this damned finger constricting laptop. I know it pains you when there is a typo. So, please, please forgive me!

Locoweed 1.1 Author Profile Page said:

Down Lassie, it's Women's water polo this weekend, and we have 109 National Titles, including 11 in football.

Towlie Ban said:

Run and hide UB, you got schooled.

Watty said:

Ah, the shifting parameters. You do know that including the non-NCAA-blessed titles UCLA is at around 130, right?

Owned, any way you wanna slice it champ.

Locoweed 1.1 Author Profile Page said:

Gymnastics, softball, tennis anyone? How many football titles do you have Lassie?
Pwned!

lavsmousse Author Profile Page said:

VB's and UB's sycophantic mentioning of Dohn attending their tailgate party sadly does not elevate them in the eyes of others. Kinda pathetic actually.

Anonymous said:

Ah, so those sports are lame, but you're here chest-bumping over USC being in the women's water polo final??? Classic...

You keep moving those goal posts pal. But just remember, when it comes to national titles, UCLA > USC.

Let me know when you're within 10 of us.

Yoda Author Profile Page said:

Disturbing, this is.

the Dark Side is lurking here I sense.

(slowly drawing light saber)

Destroy you all, I must!

(VVVVVMMMMMM)

Do As I Say Author Profile Page said:

Juxtaposition:

UB said:

"Finally, everyone take a chill pill or I'll be back to INDIVIDUALLY chastise each and every one of you. Don't piss off UB -- if you know what is good for you!"

and

"Peter, Peter. When were you appointed Captain of the Blog? If you do not like the "idiotic posts," then don't read them. Don't you dare tell me to limit my free speech. Moreover, your passing of judgment on other posters is unwelcome, unwanted, condescending and inappropriate."

Do As I Say Author Profile Page said:

Juxtaposition II:

UB said:

"But, son, use a capital "k" when you are writing about the Koran"

and

"Way to go clone12, you get the prize for TypoNazi of the week."

"Sorry typo nazi for the transposition of 'f' and 'l' I know you grammarians are out in force today"

"My apology to Ralph Bunche and all the Typo Nazis. I didn't realize that typos are a sensitive issue to you tools. But, then again, it reinforces my point that you have no substantive comments to make. Similarly, it proves that you tools are so easily riled. LOL. Silly tools!"

Hmmmmm.

Of course, the anticipated response to the juxtapositions is that UB's satire/humor was lost on the (tool) reader . . . while UB's responses were to others' comments that were without satire/humor.

Watty Author Profile Page said:

Weekend summary: UCLA 1/1 USC 0/2

Locoweed? Where you at?? Hmmmm.....

*crickets chirping*

LOL!!

FreetheJuice32 Author Profile Page said:

Pakiruin I'm going to get your Taliban loving ase

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