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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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When I wrote my game preview titled 'A pummeling in Pullman,' I wrote it with a questionmark at the end of it. Little did I know that the title I wrote as a question would've been a better title for the recap, with an exclamation. Just my luck I guess, but how could I have known that Cal would put a beatdown on the Cougars like they did on Saturday?...When I wrote my game preview titled 'A pummeling in Pullman,' I wrote it... 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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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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