1) Rahim Moore’s “late hit” call was very ticky tack. Nevertheless, it shifted the momentum of the game early on in Stanford’s favor. What is your take on that call? – VB
I’m not so sure it was a late hit, seeing as how Moore appeared to be in motion before the ball was five yards past him. I’m not positive of the rule…but I would not have called it. In the press box, that was the common reaction.
2) Also, are you enjoying the bromantic attention you seem to be getting from some of the blog readers? – Reformed Droog
Yes, particularly from you, my friend. No, it’s definitely humbling and I appreciate any kind words I receive. I also appreciate the unkind words. Even though the tears on my pillow would suggest otherwise.
3) Jon, any news from the basketball recruiting weekend? – Luca10
Ray McCallum is going to take a while to commit. Same with Trey Zeigler. Josh Smith appears to be a UCLA lean, but it’s too early to tell for sure. Tyler Lamb is calling me later today.
4) Are the other quarterback so far behind in the playbooks that they couldn’t manage a game better than Kevin Craft? Nick Crissman has been in the program for 2 years and was said to be recovered from his shoulder injury. – Anonymous
I don’t think Kevin Craft is a poor game manager. He doesn’t have the greatest arm in the world, but he’s not too bad. This team was awful last year. Don’t forget that. Crissman is still a work in progress, and Brehaut needs more work.
5) I don’t recall hearing Randall Carroll’s name called at all during the Stanford game. How close is he to getting significant playing time? – Jungleland
Carroll is still behind the top three or four, and I doubt he’ll make major noise, at least until Chow opens things up a little.
6) Any insights regarding Malcom Jones? He says he is close to pulling the trigger. – AV Hill
Well…Malcolm no longer in the middle
7) When does Aaron Hester expect to play again? Also, who do you anticipate starting in the secondary this weekend? – Sunset Bruin
Hester already started jogging, and might be back for Cal, though it’s a little wait-and-see. Price is starting opposite Verner, Neuheisel confirmed.
8) Are the Stanford fans pathetic or what? It seems like their stadium should have been rockin’ a bit more for the #1 P10 team. – UB
I wouldn’t call them pathetic, but there were many empty seats. I think it takes a little more than a 4-1 start to get the fans out in droves.
9) I still find it crazy that Demetri Papadakis is playing football at UCLA instead of USC. I’ve seen his dad & Petros at a couple practices already. You included Demetri in one of your scrimmage recaps back in August. I know he’s a preferred walk-on — but what do the coaches think about his ability/potential? – Circlejerk
I don’t know that he has the speed to be any more than a valuable practice contributor. He was good in the scrimmage against other valuable practice contributors. I’m not sure he’d have the same success against Brian Price and Reggie Carter.
10) I note that I had the closest score in your UCLA-Stanford contest, having stated it would be 24-13 Stanford. Do I get to ask the 10 questions of a Bruin this week? – BE REAL
Hmm, guys, what do you think? Should it be closest to or right on the spot? Any thoughts?