The USC - ucla Rivalry is Alive and Well!!
by Paragon SC on Nov 25, 2009 1:28 PM PST
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As noted in the FanPosts...P
Well, it wouldn't be ucla week without some vandalism to one of the mascots...
From the LAT
Authorities are trying to determine this morning who splashed cardinal and gold paint -- USC school colors -- all over a statue of the UCLA Bruin mascot on the Westwood campus.
Police say the prank is being treated as a felony vandalism investigation.
The Bruins and Trojans will meet Saturday in the traditional crosstown football game, and UCLA spokesman Phil Hampton said it's unclear when the statue, which had been wrapped to protect it from harm, was vandalized. But it could have been between 10 p.m. Tuesday and 6 a.m. today, when the paint-splattered bear was discovered.
Despite the heated passions of rivalry week, there have been few pranks because officials from both universities have taken steps in recent years to protect icons on campus from vandalism.
The statue sits in Bruin Plaza and was unveiled in 1984, Hampton said. Since 1999, school officials have protected the statue with a tarp during rivalry week, telling students the bear is hibernating.
At USC, campus officials wrap the Tommy Trojan statue and students have taken to guarding the statue in shifts. There was no reported retaliation.
Felony vandalism?
Did they treat painting Tommy Trojan blue the same way??
Boo Fucking Hoo!
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Nice one
Did Tommie get slathered in OIL BASED paint or was it water-based? Just curious. Felony time! If I was you I would watch that little pussy naked statue of yours ALL YEAR long.
Troy will fall…again!
by Bruins101NCAA on Nov 25, 2009 1:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Well, look who is back!
Sorry it was such a short stay…
by Paragon SC on Nov 25, 2009 2:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow that is just crazy para----------B102-1
This guy really needs help, sure hope he doesn’t have kids.
The truth is Lavin was an Okay coach but I liked him because Bibby was beating him. I have known Ben since 1978 and when he got to Ugla I knew it was going to be a battle in BB. But know we got Kevin and I think he is better than my friend, and after 3 years we will know. GO Trojans
by so.cal.native1952 on Nov 25, 2009 4:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You got to be kidding me that is crazy
The truth is Lavin was an Okay coach but I liked him because Bibby was beating him. I have known Ben since 1978 and when he got to Ugla I knew it was going to be a battle in BB. But know we got Kevin and I think he is better than my friend, and after 3 years we will know. GO Trojans
by so.cal.native1952 on Nov 25, 2009 4:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Budget crisis or not, I bet the campus maintenance folks have some paint thinner. It’s obnoxious but not irreparable.
by DC Trojan on Nov 25, 2009 9:39 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Oil-based paint is a problem, even with thinners.
It’s far more difficult to remove than water-based, and the process will most likely leave etching marks in the statue. But the bigger concern stems from the bronze itself; bronze statues are treated with oil on their surfaces to prevent oxidation and deterioration. That treatment is normally done indoors for climate and equipment purposes. But removing an oil-based paint will require chemicals that will leach out the treatment oil from the bronze, so they’ll have to retreat the statue. They’ll probably have to do that outdoors, which will make it trickier.
I’m not certain of the economics (or the laws in the area), but I can see where cost of reparation would put this into a felony level category. I don’t know if the same is true for water-based paints, where removal doesn’t harm the bronze or the oil treatment.
by Hooper on Nov 26, 2009 7:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Those cheeky rubbers!
Hey, where you been Hoop? (one of the freaking-smartest cats in all blog land. seriously)
Who wins? Us or tHem, the fake bears?
BTW: that’s a bummer about the whole oil-based paint and all. i don’t approve of that message.
"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}
by BixBeiderbecke on Nov 26, 2009 11:22 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the people who used it oil paint probably didn't realize how problematic it was.
They just though tough to clean and ran with it.
Doing alright. Tennessee being bowl-eligible has made bloggery far, far easier.
But as far as the game – I have to go with USC on this one. UCLA has improved, but they still have some deficiencies in talent. USC’s problem has just been lack of defensive experience.
by Hooper on Nov 26, 2009 11:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I remember getting a lecture from Tony Fox
about throwing donuts at the Trumpets that were running laps around Cromwell Field. He was very angry because he said the oil in the donuts was dissolving the track. We told him not to worry because we were only throwing water based donuts.
by frak on Nov 26, 2009 11:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious!
And did the worried Mr. Fox say, “Carry on, then.”?
Damn frak, I should have known. I mean, if you add it all up:
1. a Mr. Fox?
2. throwing donuts?
3. outdoor track?
yesireee buddy! that there has the makings of some kind of a good joke.
Good on you frak. Had me laughing my ass off this morning. I could just see Tony Fox and his worried/harried look. (i hope you didn’t eat the maple bars? they’re kind of my favorite and it would just be borderline heresy)
"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}
by BixBeiderbecke on Nov 27, 2009 7:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Felony vandalism?
Did they treat painting Tommy Trojan blue the same way??
Well, to be fair, he does look much better in blue. Though, it should be Navy blue. Pastel blue is kinda lame.
Whose Axe?
OUR AXE!
by SoCal Oski on Nov 25, 2009 2:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
There was a guy
in the TMB that bought 4 pounds of C4 explosives back in 1989 that was planning to blow up the bruin statue. He put the explosives in his freezer at home, and his roommate freaked out and called the FBI on him. He spent 3 months in jail, and the bruin statue never was blown up, sadly.
by frak on Nov 25, 2009 3:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wow that guy must have ben wack
The truth is Lavin was an Okay coach but I liked him because Bibby was beating him. I have known Ben since 1978 and when he got to Ugla I knew it was going to be a battle in BB. But know we got Kevin and I think he is better than my friend, and after 3 years we will know. GO Trojans
by so.cal.native1952 on Nov 25, 2009 4:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh...
You made his hate list…
New sport
Between us and the Enemy bloggers: MMA
Oh please let me beat the shit out of a Trojan! In particular, so.cal.what’s.his.fuck.
Troy will fall…again, again, and AGAIN!
by Bruins102NCAA on Nov 25, 2009 6:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This guy has to get some therapy. All that hate is going to burn him up.
Real tough guy…
by Paragon SC on Nov 25, 2009 6:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow I went over there and saw that I can't believe they are blaming the students so much, maybe the leaders should get out there and protect.
Who knows if it was USC students it could have been anyone, this time of year it is an open range. I still think it was a bad thing because they used Oil Base paint, you would think that security would have someone go by there every 20 min or so. You know I don’t understand why he wants to fight me but i guess I made him mad, well I guess I will have to sleep with one eye open for the rest of my life. I wonder if he has a 100, 99,98,97 ETC. IDs on this site.
The truth is Lavin was an Okay coach but I liked him because Bibby was beating him. I have known Ben since 1978 and when he got to Ugla I knew it was going to be a battle in BB. But know we got Kevin and I think he is better than my friend, and after 3 years we will know. GO Trojans
by so.cal.native1952 on Nov 25, 2009 6:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Careful so.cal.
Someone might threaten to beat you up behind a keyboard again.
by BruinFan1 on Nov 25, 2009 10:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t be too careful – it might be one of those old school PC ones with actual resistance built with the same milspec plastic as the old Ma Bell phones
by DC Trojan on Nov 25, 2009 10:05 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea what you just said.
But it sounds super smart.
by BruinFan1 on Nov 25, 2009 11:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So does MMA stand for --Missed Marital Affairs
Mad Mom Asylum
Merry Men Assault
Maryland Mixing Art
More Missed Attempts
Oh maybe he or she means Mixed Marshal Arts, well 102 I started taking Kempo in 1963 (Chuck Norris opened a studio near my JrHS and came talked to us) but I would have to say that I learn street fighting on the Downey Paramount Border.
The truth is Lavin was an Okay coach but I liked him because Bibby was beating him. I have known Ben since 1978 and when he got to Ugla I knew it was going to be a battle in BB. But know we got Kevin and I think he is better than my friend, and after 3 years we will know. GO Trojans
by so.cal.native1952 on Nov 26, 2009 1:55 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yup yup!
Ground and pound. That’s where it always ends up anyway. Wrasslin’ is the way to go, counter-takedown ANY puncher. Just watch what happens when you take away their legs and leave ‘em no room to throw a punch that they’re gonna telescope from a mile away anyway. Oh, the look in their eyes. Like they’re being mounted and yet, still wanna shit their pants at the same time. Black, white, brown, or Asian? Doesn’t matter. The looks the same. And then. . . . .good-night! (KTFO’d = knocked-the-f_ck-out)
"As for being a Raiders fan, I wouldn't wish that fucking shit on anybody." [the venerable OTS at Roll Bama Roll}
by BixBeiderbecke on Nov 26, 2009 11:26 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yah I am ok when it comes to defending myself , but all in all I would rather talk then fight.
The funny thing is my doubles partner and best friend is a 8 degree BB in San Sou Kung fu ( only 5-5 mex american but will put you on your knees just with a hand Sub)
The truth is Lavin was an Okay coach but I liked him because Bibby was beating him. I have known Ben since 1978 and when he got to Ugla I knew it was going to be a battle in BB. But know we got Kevin and I think he is better than my friend, and after 3 years we will know. GO Trojans
by so.cal.native1952 on Nov 26, 2009 12:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I remember that… Do you remember the guy in 91 I think who got caught spray painting something on the ucla campus about 10 minutes after getting elected to the Student Senate? Oops.
by DC Trojan on Nov 25, 2009 9:42 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
oh well
first thing i thought “this was bound to happen sooner or later. oh well”
worst things in life happen but nice to see the rivalry continues. just wondering, when was the last time tommy trojan was painted.
by Jeodude on Nov 25, 2009 4:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I Remember Seeing....
A shot last year I believe of Tommy Trojan with a splatter of blue paint. I can’t remember completely though.
by DannyJay01 on Nov 25, 2009 5:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This is retaliation for last year
Some bRuins splattered Tommy Trojan with blue paint a few days before the Notre Dame game. It was probably that idiot 102-101, since in his diseased mind this stuff should go on 24/7, not just during rivalry week
¡Fusílenlo, después veriguamos! - Pancho Villa
by Locoweed 1.1 on Nov 25, 2009 5:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
*sigh* there was a nice story on the cgb big game stunt thread
this past week about some bear claw prints being painted all over stanfurd’s campus back in the 90’s (or so). and sometimes they get jizzed up and paint the big C on the hill above Cal’s campus (or try to). it happens. if it bothers you, watch the icons.
Go Bears Go
by Rocksanddirt on Nov 25, 2009 5:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Toejams got us good...
no question about it. It’s all good in rivalry week…just one of those things that you have to fix and move on. Good job trOJies!
by EJBruin on Nov 25, 2009 7:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
The act is incidental
Without question, the best part of this prank is watching the other site devour their own over this. They are so cute when they’re angry.
by socaljml on Nov 25, 2009 7:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It’s an ugly statue anyways. LOL @ Bruins101NCAA and the Bruins crying at each other at the House that Nestor built.
by Itchy25 on Nov 26, 2009 2:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks :) She is one of my favorite ladies of all time! All time!
by Itchy25 on Nov 26, 2009 9:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Ruined Bruin
The funniest thing was the ucla maintenance worker who was interviewed on TV, wearing a LA Clippers hat. Who wears a Clippers hat????
by gnossos on Nov 26, 2009 4:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I can't be mad..
at the trojans for this one. It’s all part of rivalry week and it does fall on the students for not protecting the bear. just wish that they wouldn’t have used oil based paint. Go BRUINS!
by King J77 on Nov 27, 2009 9:28 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
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