The race may be down to two. On the fourth day of practice, quarterback Austin Hinder seemed limited in number of reps, while Jared Goff and Zach Kline got the majority. And in the reps he did get, he didn’t look that impressive. Hinder overthrew a couple of passes and Read More…
Twenty-two. That’s the number of positions Cal coach Sonny Dykes said are unsettled after the third day of practice. The entire roster is up in the air. And nowhere is the position more up in the air than quarterback. Austin Hinder began the day and immediately threw an interception to Read More…
“It’s time. It’s the second day. Expectations are tripled!” Those are the words that defensive backs coach Randy Stewart used to fire up his players as day two of Cal’s training camp got under way. Those words may even have embodied the mentality of the entire Cal roster — even Read More…
Cal football to be featured on “The Drive” Come September, fans will have an opportunity to get an inside look at Cal football. Cal and Arizona State will be featured on “The Drive,” a new series that will air on Pac-12 networks beginning Sept. 11. “The Drive” is similar to Read More…
Football season is close at last. Cal football released the schedule for training camp on Friday. Practices begin on Monday and will be held every day from Aug. 5 to Aug. 24, and all will be open to the public. Dates and times for each practice are listed below. Fans Read More…
On the bright side, Sonny Dykes and company certainly will have plenty of chances to prove themselves next season. The first USA Today Coaches’ Poll of 2013 was released yesterday, and Cal will have one of the toughest schedules in college football. The Bears face No. 2 Ohio State, No. 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…
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…
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…
