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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'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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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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As the Bears continue to rise in the polls, the national attention will begin to focus on Cal. Will the true reason for their success shine on the players most important to Cal's success? We are very fortunate that one of our partner sites, a Cal Bears Examiner Best Blog, has a take about one player that doesn't get enough credit. The staff at California Golden Blogs is back to discuss the evolution of one of the top players at Cal and in the NCAA this year...As the Bears continue to rise in the polls, the national attention will begin to focus... 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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The California Golden Bears' athletic programs are all having good seasons so far. Whatever your taste in sports, chances are that the Bears have a team making waves nationally this season. We have broken up the Bear Tracks update to serve these sports in a manner more fitting of their performances. Today, the focus of Bear Tracks are the Cal men's athletics. Tomorrow will be dedicated to the Women and the next day will be for sports that both men and women share news or teams...The California Golden Bears' athletic programs are all having good seasons so... 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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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 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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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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