tagged w/ Jeff Tedford
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Now that the heartbreaking loss has begun to fade and the reality of lost prestige has sunk in, it's not so difficult to look ahead and see that this bye week may be exactly what Cal needed in order to refocus their energies on the task at hand, winning the Pac-10....Now that the heartbreaking loss has begun to fade and the reality of lost prestige has... 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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The last time that Cal was ranked in any poll was the 10th week of 2007 when they were ranked 24th on the AP poll. It was November 4, 2007, ironically they'd just beaten Washington State by the score of 20-17. After that, they'd go on to lose to USC...The last time that Cal was ranked in any poll was the 10th week of 2007 when they were... more
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The Cal Bears travel to Pullman, Washington for their Pac-10 opener on Saturday, September 6, at 3:30pm PST. Coming off of a thrilling victory last Saturday at home against Michigan State, the Bears will hope to put this one away early, but those types of victories within the conference are rare gems...The Cal Bears travel to Pullman, Washington for their Pac-10 opener on Saturday,... more
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The last time so many young players on the Cal football team were getting opportunities to play was probably in coach Jeff Tedford's second season (2003) where he rotated between Aaron Rodgers and Reggie Robertson at the quarterback spot. Even then, it's probable that the 2003 team was still a little older. Their quarterbacks were definitely not Sophomores....The last time so many young players on the Cal football team were getting... more
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It's opening day! The Cal Bears will finally be playing a football game and when it comes to college football, every game counts. They'll be facing the Michigan State Spartans from the Big 10 conference....It's opening day! The Cal Bears will finally be playing a football game and when... more
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As we all anticipate the start of the California Golden Bears football season, which I will be doing a game preview late tonight for tomorrow's edition, Other Cal athletic programs...As we all anticipate the start of the California Golden Bears football season, which I... more
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In 2007, the college football world couldn't stop talking about Cal's DeSean Jackson and his highlight reel returns. Going into the season, he was one of the top Heisman candidates and he led what was one of the best receiving groups in the country, arguably THE best group that the Golden Bears have ever assembled...In 2007, the college football world couldn't stop talking about Cal's DeSean... more
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By now I'm sure you've heard the news about Kevin Riley getting the starting nod as the Cal Bears' starting quarterback. Being Cal's starter going into the season hasn't been a guarantee,during the Tedford era, that you'll end the season that way....By now I'm sure you've heard the news about Kevin Riley getting the starting... more
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The final scrimmage for Cal's football team is complete, the coaches have no doubt already made their minds up about nearly all 64 slots on the Bears' depth chart, and however it shakes out the Golden Bears will most likely be a young team. It's not unusual for a top-flight program like Cal to carry more freshmen than any other class...The final scrimmage for Cal's football team is complete, the coaches have no... more
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Jeff Tedford is beginning to leak some of the players that he has in mind for starting spots when Cal faces Michigan State August 30th. The Bears will have their final intrasquad scrimmage Tuesday and some of the open roster positions may very well be decided by a broken up pass or a critical third down catch....Jeff Tedford is beginning to leak some of the players that he has in mind for starting... more
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With less than two weeks before Cal's football season begins, there is still no clear cut starter for the most important position on the team, quarterback. Since Aaron Rodgers moved on to back up legendary quarterback Brett Favre, the Cal program is still looking for a guy to step in and fill the big shoes he left behind...With less than two weeks before Cal's football season begins, there is still no... more
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