=-chestnutz' California Bears legacy-=

[chestnutz6]

Ok, scratch that Arkansas thread. Pish posh, thank you deuce for suggesting this team, hopefully it'll be a good couple seasons! Gonna make this season preview short and sweet cause I wanna get right to the games.

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California Golden Bears
07/08 Season Preview



(Note: Changed the schedule a bunch)

Non-Conference Schedule

#3 Memphis
Cornell
San Diego St.
@ Nevada
#7 Wisconsin
@ Kansas St.
UC Davis
Princeton
LSU (Christmas Day)
Long Beach St. (Golden Bear Classic, includes ND State and Bucknell as well)


Looks to be a challenging schedule, with a couple in-state games, as well as opening up against one of the top teams in the nation, Memphis, also playing Wisconsin and at Kansas St.


Starters

PG So Jerome Randle, 5'9''
75 ovr, 77 3pt, 92 spd, B potential
Very small but quick as hell. Can hit down the open three, and drive the lane to hand it off to the big boys.

SG So Patrick Christopher, 6'5''
75 ovr, 73 3pt, 85 dunk
Good shooter, decent defender, good role player.

SF Sr Eric "Verne" Vierneisel, 6'7''
67 ovr, 75 3pt
Not very athletic, but a good shooter.

PF So Ryan Anderson, 6'10''
82 ovr, 84 3pt, 96 DREB
Preaseason 2nd team All-Pac 10 choice, a very good shooter who can do it all, and will dominate with his size on smaller forwards. Excellent rebounder.

C Sr DeVon Hardin, 6'11''
78 ovr, 90 LOWD, 92 DREB, 88 dunkstanding
Premiere defender down low, uses his size to push players around. Needs to develop an offensive game to truly be dominant.

Others

PF So Jamal Boykin, 6'7''
70 ovr

C So Jordan Wilkes, 7'
65 ovr
Although not very talented, will be used ahead of others because of his size.

SF Fr Omondi Amoke, 6'7''
66 ovr, 70 3pt, 92 dunk
Athletic wingman who is very versatile.

PG So Nikola Knezevic, 6'2''
66 ovr


Analysis: Outside of Randle at point, this team has loads of size, which will be needed in the Pac-10. Although predicted to finish 8th in the conference, this team has some great sophmore talent, and their defense will be able to do a lot. Ryan Anderson will have to do very well in order for the Bears to compete in the conference.

The '97 Pac-10 coach of the year, Ben Braun, will be returning for his 11th season with the Bears. This year, he wants to push the tempo and play very tight defense, throwing in a 1-2-1-1 press.

[Deuce2223]

Very nice.

I know that Blue and I will be following for sure :)

I am starting my last legacy for the year also. But unlike you I really like the closed legacy and will be turning Texas State into the premier basketball program in the state of Texas.

[chestnutz6]

Good luck with that. First game should be up within the hour. I have to say, I love playing with this team, even though Memphis is amazing. When Anderson gets on, he's nearly impossible to stop. And only a sophmore!

[CincyFan]

i will follow this one until you jump ship and start a new one

[chestnutz6]

Thanks cincy, but I think I'll stay with this one....

Hope ya'll like this :D


http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/chestnutz6/California/1114vsmemphiscopy.png



For the key stats, the side on the right is home (me) and the left side is away (Memphis).

Other player stats that I couldn't fit...

PG Randle: 13 pts, 8 ast, 4 TO, 24 min
SG Christopher: 11 pts, 2/3 3pt, 23 min
C Hardin: 11 pts, 8 reb, 4 stl, 24 min

CDR: 25 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast
PF Dozier: 13 pts, 5 reb
C Dorsey: 9 pts, 7 reb, 3 stl


Forgot to mention, I play 13 minute halves.

[Deuce2223]

Wow 10/16 3pt.. Might have to turn down that slider :) Just kidding. Very nice win. I knew you would love Anderson and the Bears.

[chestnutz6]

Hey hey, the sliders at default.

[blue_apocalypse]

I hope you take those Berkeley kids to the final four! The writeup looks really good with the screenshot and everything. Good luck this season

[CincyFan]

yeah adjust the sliders a bit. You played too much of this game to play the game on default. We all know you are better than that!!!

[nemzep95]

I have a question about this. Is this online play or something else? I just got College Hoops 2k8.

[auburntigersfan]

I have a question about this. Is this online play or something else? I just got College Hoops 2k8.
it is an open legacy

[nemzep95]

Oh, how do you get the real players then?

[chestnutz6]

Go to features - 2kShare

Pick any roster you want. The best ones are the ones that are OScomplete v# whatever, just download it, save it, then go back to the main screen and load the rosters, then save them as a regular roster file.

[chestnutz6]

Ok well, decided to test out some new sliders. I used JustinDaniels sliders that are available for download on 2kshare as a basis, edited some things to my liking though. Originals can be seen here if anyone wants em...

http://www.operationsports.com/forums/college-hoops-2k-sliders/230976-all-american-realistic-sliders-gameplay-animations.html

Gonna be weird playing on All American for the first time in a while (usually play on MOP), but I think it'll make things more realistic and maybe even more challenging for some reason...


All American
13 Minute halves (sim length = 20 mins)
Game Speed - 55
Player Speed - 43
Real FT - On
Clutch - On
free throw diff. 47

Fouls
6 fouls one and one bonus
Charge - 100
Blocking - 30
Reaching - 55
Shooting - 30
Loose Ball - 100

Attributes

HUM /CPU

Offensive Awareness - 55 / 85
Defensive Awareness - 65 / 80
Dunk - 50 / 50
Ball Handling - 43 / 37
Off Rebounding - 44 / 44
Def Rebounding - 50 / 50
Block - 25 / 10
Steal - 75 / 75
Speed - 49 / 47

Shooting
Inside Success - 45 / 45
Mid Success - 50 / 49
3PT Success - 48 / 48
Dunk Success - 48 / 47
Layup Success -55 / 55
Close Tendency - 50 / 58
Mid Tendency - 50 / 60
3PT Tendency - 50 / 50
Drive Tendency - 50 / 62


Team Unity - 75 / 75
Dunks In Traffic - 100 / 100
Screen Success - 100 / 100
Screen Strength - 80 / 80
Steal Success - 75 / 70

Help Defense - 25 / 25
Help Recovery - 10/ 10

Fitness
Fatigue Rate - 48 / 54
Fatigue Recovery - 48 / 48
Injury Frequency - 60 / 60
Injury Effects - 50/ 50




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Didn't feel like playing the Cornell game, so just simmed it...


vs. 2-0 Cornell Big Red
11/19/07

WIN, 72-67. Very close game as it turns out. Lead 39-37 at halftime, pull it out in second half barely.

Anderson gets POTG, 21 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 0/4 from three though. Randle has 14 points, 4 assists, and 3/3 from downtown. Hardin finishes with 12 and 6 boards with 4 blocks. For Cornell, SG Gore and SF Wittman both finish with 13. Louis Dale has 5 points and 5 assists.

Next for 2-0 Cal is (2-2) San Diego State. They're 79 ovr (compared to our 81). Play a fast tempo game, like to drive, so we'll probably go with a 2-3 for most of the game, like what we did for Memphis. They have a 3/4 press after every basket, and play very tight. Best player is SF Lorenzo Wade (81), all 5 starters are juniors. Two big men are both 75 ovr.

[Deuce2223]

Have you tried using those sliders on MOP, without comparing them # for # they look pretty close to the sliders I hav been using. I don't think I have CPU offensive awarness quite that high but everything else is close.

[chestnutz6]

Quick update deuce, after a couple minutes of playing the SDSU game, I realized AA is waaaay too easy. I was simply dominating and had like 4 CPU turnovers in the first 2 minutes. Kept the sliders and changed it to MOP, and it was ridiculous. It was just their offense, they ran backdoor cuts and made amazing passes that somehow got through my defenders and made amazing lay ups and dunks. So I downed the offensive awareness, like yours, and found it much better.

Game is playing great now, very realistic.

[chestnutz6]

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/chestnutz6/California/1124vsSDSUcopy.png

[Deuce2223]

In 1 word AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

[chestnutz6]

Haha thank you for the kind words Deuce.


http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/chestnutz6/California/1128nevadacopy.png

[CincyFan]

Its soooo pretty. Just wished your gf was as pretty as this lol. You know I love you like my baby bro.

[chestnutz6]

And think, only if you were smart enough to do some simple photoshop stuff...

[MAK314]

The 8-2 Zags next game is at #9 Cal who are 8-0. I'll update you on this West Coast show down tomorrow.

[CincyFan]

And think, only if you were smart enough to do some simple photoshop stuff...


Oh, I would, but remember first I need a system that works so I can acutally play my legacy. Really looks great bro. Kepp it up!!!

[chestnutz6]

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/chestnutz6/California/121vsWisconsincopy.png



Recruit Signing Period

As the signing period starts, Cal lost a recruit, but got one commitment. WIth only 2 schollies to give this year, they're focusing on a center and a SF, with the departure of DeVon Hardin next year. With that said, the 4* center they were going for signed with Massachusetts.

4* SF Dustin Medina
6'6'', Thousand Oaks CA, #68 ovr, #18 SF
B+ shooting
B- skills
B+ defense
A- athleticism
B rebounding
B+ intelligence
A- potential
B size


Cal has been targetting the #9 overall #2 PG, Ronald Garner, but it looks like they won't get him, as they're 4th on his list behind UCLA, USU, and Nevada.

The Bears are now faced with a tough decision for their final scholarship. They can go with another SF, #96, #33 pos Ken Hargett, a 4* with B potential and B+ shot (in fact, he's nearly identical to Garner). Or they can try and pick up a big man. They've shown interest in 3* PF, #50 pos Desmon Galbreath, who is only 6'8'' but has B+ rebounding (not a good shooter), and in 4* C J.J. Terry, who is also only 6'8'', but is the #1 center in this year's class.He has A rebounding, but has Cal 6th on his list.


Month In Review: November


Top 25

Georgetown
Memphis
North Carolina
Marquette
UCLA
Kansas
Texas A&M
Notre Dame
Michigan St.
Pittsburgh
Clemson
Louisville
Washington St.
Kentucky
Gonzaga
Florida St.
Tennessee
Florida
Oregon
Vanderbilt
Duke
Stanford
Mississippi St.
VCU
Utah St.
Team Averages

77.8 PPG
+10.4 scoring margin
23.2 RPG
+1.4 rebound margin
15.2 APG
11.6 SPG
3.2 BPG
11.2 TOPG
-3.6 TO margin
.591 FG%
.439 3pt%
.774 FT%

A+ offensive efficiency, #1 in the nation!!!
(#329 on defense, hehe)


November Results

W #2 Memphis 94-86
W Cornell 72-67
W San Diego St. 81-67
W @ Nevada 69-63
W Wisconsin 73-54


December Schedule

12/9 @ Kansas St. (5-0)
12/13 UC Davis (2-4)
12/17 Princeton (1-6)
12/25 LSU (5-2)
12/28 Long Beach St. (1-5)
(Conference play starts 1/3)


Cal Player Stats

So PF Ryan Anderson - 28 ppg (2nd in nation), 7.4 rpg, 3 spg, 11/20 3pt, 88% FT
So PG Jerome Randle - 12.6 ppg, 5.6 apg, 8/12 3pt, 83% FT
Sr C DeVon Hardin - 10.2 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.8 bpg
So SG Patrick Christopher - 9 ppg, 1.8 spg, 4/11 3pt
So PF Jamal Boykin (now starting over Verne) - 7 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 3/8 3pt
Sr SF Eric "Verne" Vierneisel - 4.8 ppg, 1.8 rpg
So PG Nikola Knezevic - 2 ppg, 5.8 mpg

[blue_apocalypse]

Just curious..how long does it take to put together those write-ups? It's nice to be able to see screen shots so we know what the player looks like.

[desmin123]

Wow you really killed Wisconsin. If you can shut down Beasly I think it will be an easy win, but you have to shut down a BIG threat.

Who is better at Defense Hardin or Anderson?
Who has a better advatage against Beasly?

[chestnutz6]

blue - Not too much longer than it would for a regular write up. I'd say it takes me about 45 minutes to play the game, 5-10 writing the recap, then another 5 to do all the other stuff (scoreboard, key stats, etc.) and like 2 minutes to put the picture in.

desmin - At this point I'm not really sure who's better at defense. Anderson is a great rebounder, but Hardin is an inch taller and a bit stronger and better at blocking. What I'll most likely do is double team Beasley ANY time he gets the ball with Anderson and Hardin, and I'll force the other players to step up. Then I'll just have whoever's playing SF (Jamal Boykin to start, who is technically a PF) face guard Bill Walker.

[Superjames1992]

This is pretty cool. What program are you using for the writeups (What kind of photoshop?)

[chestnutz6]

Elements 6.0

[chestnutz6]

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/chestnutz6/California/129kansasstatecopy.png





MONDAY NEWS

The new top 25 polls have come out, and to much surprise, California is now ranked. The Bears have been chosen as the #22 team in the nation, a huge accomplishment for this young team. "I'm speechless, we've just been playing our hearts out and it's worked so far. We can't get too confident though, the Pac-10 is a very challenging conference and I expect to lose," said Coach.

Even more amazing, the Bears are #13 in the Coaches Poll.

Good news keeps coming, as with his 32 point performance against KState, Ryan Anderson is now tied with Kyle Hines of UNC-Greensboro for the nation's leading scorer, with 28.7.

[desmin123]

I guess the coaches really love you and your team and good win and congrats on getting in the top 25!

[boomosby50]

chesnutz, where do u get the screenshots from?

[chestnutz6]

Just take em with my phone, thanks guys.

I know what you're all thinking, "How is he 6-0?! How unrealistic!"

But truth is, my wins have been very close. Against Memphis, I don't konw what happened but it was a great comeback and I was lucky Anderson was doing so well. Against Nevada, I was lucky they were missing 2 of their top players. Against Wisconsin, Butch was very banged up. Against KSU, Beasley was a no-sho and Anderson again played very well.

[vikingfan1]

Nice Legacy! I will definitely be following.

[nemzep95]

I will be following too!

[chestnutz6]

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/chestnutz6/California/1213vsUCDaviscopy.png

[chestnutz6]

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/chestnutz6/California/1217vsprincetoncopy.png

[TigerCraig]

Damn, I love the write-ups.. Unfortunately I suck at computers so my legacy write-ups will also continue to suck........

[boomosby50]

Mine might become a tiny bit better because I've discovered the wonders of Photobucket, but Chesnutz, they're like uber write-ups

[nemzep95]

Mine will suck for eternity. But maybe once I get to a better school I'll be more motivated to make ones that don't flat out completely suck toggles.

[nemzep95]

Oh and did you hear that the California head coach in real life was fired?

[chestnutz6]

Haha, what would going to a better school have to do with anything?

Yeah, I saw that on sportscenter I'm like woah. Don't worry, that doesn't mean I'll be quittin this legacy :D

[nemzep95]

Lol. If I like the school better I might be more motivated. And that's good to know. I was surprised he was fired cause they had a decent season. Not the best, but not the worst. (NJIT had the worst xD didn't win a single game).

[chestnutz6]

O I thought you meant the school you personally went to, haha..



http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/chestnutz6/California/1225vsLSUcopy.png

[vikingfan1]

Tough loss against UC Davis! Good job to bounce back though!

[Deuce2223]

UC Davis has some talent. Thats why I was surprised nobody ever uses them in a closed legacy. Oliver is a scoring machine. If only coach Nash hadn't died in that car crash.

I too was shocked they fired Braun. He has taken them to the tourney in 9 out of 12 years but I guess a 8th place finish in the Pac-10 with the kind of talent he had(Anderson) wasn't good enough. Its hard when you are trying to compete against USC and UCLA.

[MAK314]

I like the write up thing, but I could care less about it. I judge write-ups by how well they are actually written. Even though chestnutz writes his very well anyway so it doesn't matter, putting in the stuff you want to read, and leaving out the stuff you don't care for. And he keeps them a good length.

[chestnutz6]

Haha well thanks MAK, if that's a compliment (can't tell). If not, SCREW YOU (jk)

But seriously, if any of you guys have suggestions for what to put in my write ups or take out, please tell me. Is there something you'd rather see than game stats, POTG, it was over when, etc. or do you want me to add something different?

[MAK314]

Haha yeah that was a compliment. I didn't say I didn't like the photshop thing. I just said that's not the reason why I read your legacy. If you wrote ****ty and had that I wouldn't read it one bit. I do like it though.

And I think all the stuff you have in there is cool.

[boomosby50]

I think you could also add a section like maybe when a player gets a season or career high in something. With Cal, you can find all that stuff easily. With Howard, I had to dig around a little, but I found it good

[nemzep95]

You could have a small box with your career record. I plan on putting my overall record as a coach, even if I go through this career mode and start another, I'll keep adding, to see what my overall record is and stuff.

Wow that probably made no sense. But I think you should have a career record box.

[chestnutz6]

thanks for the input, but for my overall record as a coach, do you mean me personally with the team (right now i'd be 8-1) or as coach braun (probably pretty high)?

[boomosby50]

i think he means you

[nemzep95]

thanks for the input, but for my overall record as a coach, do you mean me personally with the team (right now i'd be 8-1) or as coach braun (probably pretty high)?

I mean just you overall.

[chestnutz6]

Alright, I'll add that. Thanks, and feel free to suggest more. Even the slightest thing like color or anything.

[blue_apocalypse]

Surprised to see you lose to UC Davis of all teams! #13 in the coaches poll is pretty awesome..the coaches seem to love the power conference teams.

As far as the coaching record goes..I don't think you need to add it in your first season because whatever your team's record is your coaching record. Maybe for next season you could incorporate it, but right now it doesn't seem necessary. I think an interesting addition to that idea though would be to include the results of your last meeting against an opponent.

[chestnutz6]

Quick summary of the Golden Bear Classic, just want to get to conference play...

12/28 vs. Long Beach St (3-6)
WIN 79 - 60
Tied 33 all at halftime, but we come out in second half and blow them away. Jerome Randle finished with 8 points and 8 assists, DeVon Hardin with 12 points, and Ryan Anderson with a big game with 36 points. Donovan Morris, the 49ers' best player, had 17 and 7 rebounds. We face ND State in finals, who beat Bucknell 65-48.

12/29 vs. ND State (3-6)
WIN 65-46
Up 32-25 at half. Anderson again explodes in second half for POTG with 29 points and career high 17 rebounds. Dude is unstoppable. Patrick Christopher contributed with 6 points and 8 boards, Jerome Randle had 6 points and 7 assists, and Devon Hardin had 10 points and 7 boards with 2 blocks. PG Woodside had 13 to lead ND State.


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Month In Review
December 2007


Top 25
Georgetown
North Carolina
Texas A&M
Memphis
Michigan St.
CLemson
Marquette
Oregon
Kansas
Pittsburgh
Notre Dame
Louisville
Miss. St.
UCLA
Gonzaga
Washington St.
Stanford
Tennesse
Florida St.
Xavier
Kentucky
VCU
Duke
Saint Louis
Georgia
Pac-10 Standings
(by win %)

#17 Stanford (11-1)
#8 Oregon (11-1)
California (10-1)
USC (8-2)
Washington (9-3)
#16 Washington St. (9-3)
Oregon St. (8-3)
#14 UCLA (7-3)
Arizona (6-5)
Arizona St. (6-6)
Player Stats

So PF Ryan Anderson (82): 28.2 PPG (1st USA), 8.0 RPG (4th Pac10), 3.1 SPG (2nd USA), 24.3 MPG, 22/44 3pt (50%), 48/59 FT (81%)
Anderson has dominated arguably more than any other player this season so far. He's scored at least 20 in every game, which gives him a near 2 point lead over Kyle Hines for #1 PPG. He's also starting to become more of an all around player, getting rebounds and is 2nd in the nation in steals.

Sr C DeVon Hardin (79): 9.5 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 1.7 BPG, 22.5 MPG
Hardin is a defensive stalwart, but his offense still hasn't improved to his potential. He is a beast on the boards, and his experience has helped carry this team to a 10-1 record.

So PG Jerome Randle (75): 9.4 PPG, 5.5 APG, 2.0 SPG, 22.2 MPG, 8/22 3pt (36%)
Although he's only 5'9'', the young quickster out of Illinois has scored some very key buckets for the team, and is fantastic at taking care of the ball, with only 2.1 TOPG.

So SG Patrick Christopher (75): 7.5 PPG, 1.8 SPG, 23.5 MPG, 7/28 3pt (25%)
Although inconsistent from downtown, he is able to hit the big shot for Cal so far. He is a very good defender who is always in the right place at the right time.

So PF Jamal Boykin (70): 5.5 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 16.4 MPG
He took over Eric Vierneisel's starting spot at SF after the first game, and hasn't lost it yet. He can hit a wide open three, but is mainly a good role player. He may end up losing his starting spot to Jordan Wilkes.

Sr SF Eric Vierneisel (67): 5.0 PPG, 1.8 RPG, 14.6 MPG
One of the better shooters on the team, he is an experienced guard/forward with the fundamentals that coaches love.

So PG Nikola Knezevic (66): 2.4 PPG, 1.1 APG, 6.8 MPG
Good backup point guard that has some size (6'2'') and can distribute well.

So C Jordan Wilkes (65): 1.8 PPG, 1.3 RPG, 4.5 MPG
He hasn't played much, but he has come on strong towards the end of the month, especially against LSU, and could see more PT.


January schedule

1/3 vs. USC (8-2)
1/5 vs. #14 UCLA (7-3)
1/10 @ #8 Oregon (11-1)
1/12 @ Oregon St. (8-3)
1/17 vs. Arizona St. (6-6)
1/19 vs. Arizona (6-5)
1/26 vs. #17 Stanford (11-1)
1/31 @ #16 Washington St. (9-3)

The Bears face a brutal schedule, going up against all .500 or better teams, and 4 ranked teams. Although they only have 3 road games, there's no doubt we'll really see how good this team is, starting with USC on Thursday.

[desmin123]

Ya the Pac-10 is tough I am 2-1 so far with Arizona and 8-6 on the year. I am just hoping to be at least .500 in confrence play and you should win it or come close!

[chestnutz6]

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/chestnutz6/California/13vsUSCcopy.png

[blue_apocalypse]

I am so glad to see you beat USC..I freakin hate the Trojans. Keep your fans happy and make it a SoCal sweep!

[boomosby50]

Wow, tough schedule, nice win over USC, keep it up

[CincyFan]

you know how old I am can you up the font some of us aren't as young as you and have good eye sight still.

[chestnutz6]

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/chestnutz6/California/15vsUCLAcopy.png



Cal is now ranked #15 after the win

[chestnutz6]

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/chestnutz6/California/110oregoncopy.png

[CincyFan]

well I am glad you are not disappointed by that loss since I am.

[chestnutz6]

Damn, what happened to all my readers?

Quick summary of OSU game

(12-2) #15 Cal @ (8-7) Oregon St.
Jan 12 2008

LOSS 79-81 (sim)

Cal drops it's second straight game to a last place Beaver squad, after leading 36-30 at halftime. Oregon St. fought back with center Schaftenaar leading the way with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Jerome Randle had 14 points and 8 assists, Ryan Anderson had 22 and 6 rebounds, and DeVon Hardin had 14 points and 2 blocks. Very tough loss to swallow, and the Bears might drop out of the top 25.

Next is Arizona St. on Thursday, who are 8-7. They're 2-1 in Pac 10 play, with wins over the two Oregon teams Cal lost to, and a 50-57 loss against Arizona. They've played two other currently ranked teams, losing to #17 Illionis and #18 Xavier. THey did however, beat Duke at Cameron, 85-61. Super freshman James Harden is their high scorer, with 16.9 PPG.

[vikingfan1]

Im following!

[CincyFan]

yeah apparently when I post means I am not following. Thanks for the love bro.

[jjredick4]

ha...lost to my oregon state beavers

[Deuce2223]

I am reading but my internet access is goign to be spotty for until Thurs because I am going to be sitting at Safeco watching the M's.

[chestnutz6]

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/chestnutz6/California/117vsarizonastatecopy.png

[desmin123]

I am suprised to see such a young arizona team at the top of the standings!

[chestnutz6]

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/chestnutz6/California/119vsArizonacopy.png



Sorry no game pic, for some reason it wouldn't let me access replays this game. By the way, instead of making a whole new post about it, I'll just say it here. New polls came out, and I go from being unranked to #14!

[desmin123]

ya that is happened to me before but I was at like 17. That is nice maybe now you could make it into the top 5!

[boomosby50]

nice win over AZ, Stanford is like almost exact to your team, should be a good matchup

[chestnutz6]

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/chestnutz6/California/126vsStanfordcopy.png



Again with the picture, I dont know what's going on.

[chestnutz6]

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/chestnutz6/California/131Wazzoucopy.png

[desmin123]

wow you shot 2/20 from 3pt and still shot 40%.
I have never played against a team that shoot that well from 3 and from the floor!

[chestnutz6]

yeah i know, it was just so frustrating. id contest a shot perfectly and it'd still swish through. if you've noticed as of late my FG% has gone way down since the beginning of the year, this is because ive edited the sliders a lot towards the CPU's favor and made my sliders pretty bad. i want this to be realistic as possible, and going 15-3 with cal isn't THAT realistic, although it isn't that bad.

next update will be tomorrow night, january review.

[nemzep95]

Lol, I get to play Stanford in the first round of the ncaa. My season will be over tomorrow. Then I get to start my las.... I mean 2nd season with Elon :D.

[vikingfan1]

Lol, I get to play Stanford in the first round of the ncaa. My season will be over tomorrow. Then I get to start my las.... I mean 2nd season with Elon :D.

You can beat Stanford!!! You gotta believe!!!

[nemzep95]

Ehhh not lol. I beat Chattanooga by hitting a 2 at the end of the game. There's a 13 rating points difference. And plus, I'm 1-4 against teams with a rating of 80+.

[MAK314]

So you're supposed to. You're at ELON. Remember lol?

[nemzep95]

I'm supposed to what? Win by two or beat a 2 seed with an overall rating that's higher than mine by 18? xD

[blue_apocalypse]

Damn. Surprised to see the Cougars dominate you but sometimes the computer is just unstoppable.

[chestnutz6]

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa120/chestnutz6/California/Month%20in%20Review/January08copy.png


We caught up with Coach Ben Braun for his mid-season (a little over) thoughts.

"We've had a fantastic season so far, I would've never imagined it with only 2 upperclassmen on the team. Anderson has stepped up a lot throughout the year, but I'll be honest, he's hit a bit of a speed bump as of late. I think it's partly my fault for swtiching up the lineup, and I think I'm going to go back to Randle, Christopher, Boykin/Vierneisel, Anderson, and Hardin as the starters. We've got a helluva lot of talent, and Jordan Wilkes has stepped up big time, although his stats may not reflect it. The 7' footer no doubt makes some teams shy away from the post, and with our size, I think we can continue our winning ways for the remainder of the season, but we can't get too comfortable."


So, here's my new month in review thing. You like?

[jjredick4]

Ohio State is 11-7, and ranked #21...woow

[Melo15AI3Nuggets]

how many min is each qtr?

[chestnutz6]

13 minute halves

[ChrisPaul_3]

Nice work man. You and me probably got the best two legacies.

[chestnutz6]

Haha thanks I guess. I'm not cocky at all, always been modest haha, but thanks for the compliment. I just enjoy writing about my dynasties in all sports, makes me learn the players more and get more into it.

BTW, I really enjoy your legacy. Love the write ups and depth/realism you put into everything. Have any suggestions for my own?