tagged w/ Kevin Riley
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As the season begins to wind down, the post-season picture begins to gain clarity. This clarity is what allows coaches, players, and fans to know what it is that their team needs to accomplish over these final weeks of the season in order to reach primary or secondary goals that they have for their team....As the season begins to wind down, the post-season picture begins to gain clarity.... more
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Even if Kevin Riley one day wins a national championship with the Cal Bears, it will always be his first NCAA start that will be forever talked about when mentioning his Cal career. For those of you that are new to the Bears or have successfully blocked the experience from your mind, let me explain...Even if Kevin Riley one day wins a national championship with the Cal Bears, it will... more
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After an inconsistent first half from Cal's starting quarterback, Nate Longshore, coach Jeff Tedford chose to bring in this week's backup, Kevin Riley. Riley started last week against Oregon, but suffered a concussion early in the game. He may have started against the Trojans had he been able to get more reps during practice this week. The lack of reps, showed as Riley often missed his receivers when they were open and held onto the ball too long on some plays...After an inconsistent first half from Cal's starting quarterback, Nate Longshore,... more
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It's true about this year being a 'down' year for the Pac-10. The MWC and the WAC teams have shown that they can compete and win in the Pac-10 this season, which for an elite conference is not good news. With that reality, teams from other lesser-conferences would still be hard-pressed to make a case against either of the two teams playing in the Pac-10 marquee matchup this weekend....It's true about this year being a 'down' year for the Pac-10. The MWC... more
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California has been able to overcome injuries to key starters on both the offensive and defensive lines, their starting tailback, musical quarterbacks, and tough out of conference schedule to reach this point - a showdown with USC....California has been able to overcome injuries to key starters on both the offensive... more
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How appropriate that Saturday of all days, there would be stormy weather. Ducks love water don't they? Well, the Ducks from Oregon would probably disagree with that premise, especially after their contest with Cal...How appropriate that Saturday of all days, there would be stormy weather. Ducks love... more
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I don't propose to know more about football than Cal's main man, Jeff Tedford. In fact, I don't think there has been a better head man for Cal in the past 20 years. That doesn't mean that I can't disagree with his methods at times, and this is one of those times...I don't propose to know more about football than Cal's main man, Jeff... more
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As Tedford has done before, as recently as two weeks ago, he named his starting quarterback the day of the game. Sophomore Kevin Riley won back the starting job over senior Nate Longshore and proceeded to struggle throughout...As Tedford has done before, as recently as two weeks ago, he named his starting... more
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The first half theme has been the ineptitude of UCLA's offense or the magnificent Cal defense, depending on who you're talking to. You could also say that it's a combination of both. The Bruins have struggled...The first half theme has been the ineptitude of UCLA's offense or the magnificent... more
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On May 23, 1919, California Governor William D. Stephens signed Assembly Bill 626 into law, which turned the State Normal School at Los Angeles into the Southern Branch of the University of California at Berkeley. They became the second university in the state of California's history...On May 23, 1919, California Governor William D. Stephens signed Assembly Bill 626 into... more
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I don't know what Mike Stoops told his team at the half, but whatever he said definitely made an impact on the game. The Wildcats came out of the locker room down by 10 points, and within thirteen and a half minutes they were up by fifteen for good. On the strength of a backup running back and the dangerous passing by a senior...I don't know what Mike Stoops told his team at the half, but whatever he said... more
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The more things change, the more they stay the same. As the Bears continue their move back on to the national stage, Bears Backers are still locked into a debate that has been going on for a year now. To Riley, or not to Riley? That is really the question....The more things change, the more they stay the same. As the Bears continue their move... more
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Even though Jeff Tedford had opened up his quarterback competition, many insiders expected that Nate Longshore would only get some mop-up time if the situation called for it. As far as anyone outside of the coaching staff was concerned, Kevin Riley was still the starting quarterback...Even though Jeff Tedford had opened up his quarterback competition, many insiders... more
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If you believe in preseason polls, which I do not, then the Arizona State Sun Devils should have no trouble beating Cal on Saturday. The only problem with that premise is that sports have and always will be a 'what have you done for me lately' affair when it comes to prognostications. Take my word for it....If you believe in preseason polls, which I do not, then the Arizona State Sun Devils... more
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When a team is bad, it's easy to throw caution to the wind and make adjustments where necessary. Are the Bears a bad team? A 3-1 record might tell you that they are a pretty good team, but they haven't been as consistent as their record might lead you to believe...When a team is bad, it's easy to throw caution to the wind and make adjustments... more
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The Cal Bears are normally thought of as a high-powered offensive team. They have tons of talent on the offensive side of the ball, but this season the production for the Bears has been the team that takes the field in between the offensive and defensive sessions...The Cal Bears are normally thought of as a high-powered offensive team. They have... more
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The Bears offense has been struggling on offense only in the respect that it took them nearly two quarters before they finally scored. The Bears hold a commanding lead going into the half 21-0 - with all teams contributing....The Bears offense has been struggling on offense only in the respect that it took them... more
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ram - (noun) : a male sheep.
mutton - (noun) : the flesh of sheep, esp. full-grown or more mature sheep, used as food.
Now, I'm not promoting that the Bears should turn to cannibalism in order to maintain their muscular physiques or anything as proposterous as that...ram - (noun) : a male sheep.
mutton - (noun) : the flesh of sheep, esp. full-grown... more
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Kevin Riley already understands what's at stake as the Bears go into their fourth game of the season, the final non-conference game of the regular season. The returning Cal Bears haven't forgotten last season yet...Kevin Riley already understands what's at stake as the Bears go into their fourth... more
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Blame it on the long road trip, blame it on the early start time of the game, or you could even blame it on the youth of the team. However you sum it up, if you don't lay blame on the lack of focus the Bears had, your words become shallow....Blame it on the long road trip, blame it on the early start time of the game, or you... more
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