Jeff Tedford’s postgame remarks after the Cal football team’s first game could have summed up the 2012 season. “I’m sorry we didn’t play better and let the fans down,” he said. The season that followed was one for the record books. The Bears failed to score a touchdown in the Read More…
The process was unexpected, but the result was inevitable. On a Saturday night at Memorial Stadium, the No. 2 Ducks cruised to an easy 59-17 victory over the Bears. But a surprisingly slow start kept Cal close through the first two and a half quarters. “That’s a great team,” coach Read More…
Jeff Tedford had more excuses than answers following Saturday’s loss. The Cal football team’s head coach continued to attribute the 49-27 loss predominantly to the 21 points the Bears gave away to Utah on two kickoff returns for touchdowns and scoop fumble for a touchdown. But Cal was down 42-13 Read More…
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Jeff Tedford preached leadership after Saturday’s game. At least that is what he told reporters after Cal’s second straight loss left the squad needing to win out to make a bowl. “It’s gonna take leadership from everyone,” he said. On defense, the Bears’ emotional leader Read More…
It’s that time of year, Cal fans: Big Game time. The Bay Area’s most expensive Junior University currently sits at No. 22 in the AP rankings after dropping a close game to Notre Dame last week. But just like the school they represent, the Cardinal look to be a little Read More…
On a Cal team with three quality running backs, is Zach Maynard — gasp — the best runner of all? Well, no, of course not, but Maynard did rush for a career-high 78 yards in the Bears’ 31-17 victory at Washington State. It helped that Maynard did not get sacked Read More…
The ground, Cal The ground is a critical element of Saturday’s game for the Bears. Quarterback Zach Maynard has spent a lot of time there the past few weeks. With a porous offensive line, Maynard has been sacked 22 times the last three games. He’s also been inaccurate, missing on Read More…
Think of it like finding $20 in a trash heap. Yeah, the loss to Ohio State sucked. After a mediocre start, the Bears absolutely eviscerated the Buckeyes in the third quarter. One field goal attempt with two minutes left and Cal could have taken the lead. Although the result was Read More…
Tedford lets the clock wind down to 4:25. He calls a timeout and out trots D’Amato. “At that point in the game, you’re there to go ahead,” Tedford said. “When it’s 28-28 on the scoreboard and there are four minutes left to play, we are going to go for (the field goal). We wanted to put some points on the board.” Read More…
Isi Sofele, Cal running back A 1,300-yard rusher the season before and a presumed competitor for the best back in the conference, Isi Sofele failed to make a dent on last Saturday’s game against Nevada. Sofele only secured five carries all game, as the Cal offense was playing catch-up from Read More…
