In less than a month, Cal will finally return to the field. The season will begin with women’s soccer on Aug. 23 and continue with men’s soccer, volleyball, field hockey and cross-country until the main event: football against Northwestern on Aug. 31. But it will be more than just the Read More…
It’s a cliche, but games really are won in the trenches. Cal experienced the importance of good offensive line play last year. Or, to put that more accurately, Cal experienced the consequences of bad line play. Last year, the Bears ranked 115th out of 120 teams in sacks allowed with Read More…
Keenan Allen now plays for the San Diego Chargers, leaving Cal as the holder of the school reception record. So how does the team replace the production of the best receiver in school history? By bringing in one of the most talented sets of receiving recruits in school history to Read More…
In all the talk about the new offensive system, don’t lose sight of the defensive overhaul that is nearly as substantial. This year, defensive coordinator Andy Buh is switching Cal from a 3-4 to 4-3 system. The big change will lie with Chris McCain and Brennan Scarlett. The juniors will Read More…
Although most eyes will be on the quarterbacks during training camp, many will also be on Brendan Bigelow. The junior did not participate in spring camps after he had offseason surgery on a torn meniscus. Though he expects to be at full speed in the fall, Cal fans are still Read More…
With little over a month before Cal opens the season against Northwestern, the team still does not have a starting quarterback. Right now, there are three candidates vying for the spot — Austin Hinder, Jared Goff, and Zach Kline. Each has a very different play style and would take the Read More…
The Daily Cal sports staff looks back at the last year in Cal sports, and its most memorable moments. 1. Jeff Tedford let go following 3-9 season He is the winningest coach in Cal history. His 11-year tenure restored the football program to a level of respectability not seen Read More…
All in all, the past year has been an exceptionally successful season for Cal athletics. Over the past five weeks, Daily Cal sports have put together a top-10 list of all Cal’s 27 varsity sports based on the performance from last season. No. 10: Men’s gymnastics “The rankings can be Read More…
It’s not even close. The Cal rugby team has had the most successful history of any sports team at Cal. Its run of dominance over the past three decades is unparalleled by any other team in college rugby. No other team in any sport can match the accomplishments of the Read More…
Team USA is struggling. The Bears are currently in Kazan, Russia, representing the United States at the World University Games, better known as the Universiade 2013. The games started on July 6 and will continue until July 17. Cal kicked off the tournament with a 12-5 loss to Hungary last Read More…
