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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
No game for the Bears this weekend. Bears Backers may go into withdrawals after such a complete victory last week against the Arizona State Sun Devils. Jeff Tedford and the rest of his gang may be happy with the outcome, but are they satisfied?...No game for the Bears this weekend. Bears Backers may go into withdrawals after such... more
For the second time this season, the California Golden Bears have worked themselves back into national consciousness by moving up high enough to be ranked in the USA Today Top 25 Coaches Poll. The Bears go into their bye week with a ranking of 25 in the Coaches Poll and 29th in the AP Poll...For the second time this season, the California Golden Bears have worked themselves... more
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
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
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
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
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
This year's Bears team has been touting their new toughness since the end of camp a week ago. They've also been sure to point out that the leadership on the team is much better. We already knew that they were...This year's Bears team has been touting their new toughness since the end of camp... more
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
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
