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Anytime that a season ends with a loss, it's easy to be irritated, angry, sad, disappointed, etc... What's not so easy to remember is that very few teams in any sport finish their season with a win - at least a win that counts for anything...Anytime that a season ends with a loss, it's easy to be irritated, angry, sad,... more
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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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It wasn't supposed to be like this for Pacific. They weren't supposed to be starting the season as underdogs this year. In fact, they were expected to not only be the favorites in the Big West, but also be the second best college basketball team in California. That is, second only to national power-house UCLA. A team that was supposed to be strong, big, athletic, and experienced was the team that Bob Thomason and Tigers fans expected to come into Berkeley and give Mike Montgomery his first loss as a Bear...It wasn't supposed to be like this for Pacific. They weren't supposed to be... more
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The Cal Bears announced that they have received signed letters of intent from a couple of their basketball recruits on Wednesday. One of Cal's desperate needs for the coming season is big men, but Mike Montgomery won't have to worry as much about that next year...The Cal Bears announced that they have received signed letters of intent from a couple... 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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On my day off, I began researching Cal's next men's basketball opponent, Pacific. I'll get more into that matchup as the week wears on, but for now I thought I'd bring you some of the Mike Montgomery media quotes. The Bears faced Seattle Pacific in their only exhibition...On my day off, I began researching Cal's next men's basketball opponent,... more
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For the third time this season, the Bears have fallen out of the polls after having a two game winning streak halted on the road. This coming week will be the first time that the Bears will have to go...For the third time this season, the Bears have fallen out of the polls after having a... 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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Cal's high-profile men's basketball coach, Mike Montgomery, held court today to discuss the state of the team and answer some of the questions that may be on some minds. The Bears will open the season playing against a historically tough Pacific team on November 15th at home. To get them...Cal's high-profile men's basketball coach, Mike Montgomery, held court today... 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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Everywhere you turn, you're going to find someone saying that head coach Mike Montgomery and the Bears really need to find a big man. You may even find that it's Montgomery himself telling you....Everywhere you turn, you're going to find someone saying that head coach Mike... more
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Above are the players that have already committed to Cal for the 2009 season. Signing day isn't until February, but the Bears are not gaining commitments at a pace that would lead you to believe that they have a program to challenge for a title. After looking at the teams that lead Cal in recruiting this year, it's puzzling that Cal's recruiting class has been slow to develop...Above are the players that have already committed to Cal for the 2009 season. Signing... more
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Lane Kiffin filed the long anticipated grievance with the NFL on Wednesday to claim money owed to him on his contract. The claim is for somewhere in the neighborhood of $2.6 million dollars for the remaining portion of his three year contract signed in January of 2007....Lane Kiffin filed the long anticipated grievance with the NFL on Wednesday to claim... 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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Maybe I'm too old. I must be out of touch because pro and student athletes continue to amaze me with their stupidity. Alright, so maybe I'm being a little too general by using the term 'stupid' to describe some of these guys. How about if I use the term arrogant? It's hard to attribute unexplainable actions to arrogance all of the time, so why don't I just say that they are looking a gift horse in the mouth? Nah, I think it's all three....Maybe I'm too old. I must be out of touch because pro and student athletes... more
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