Burl Toler III

Although Trond Grizzell had an unconventional journey to college football, as a redshirt sophomore, he is demonstrating undeniable improvement and confidence on the field.

This time around, if the wind blew in the wrong direction again, Netherda knew right away he needed to act quickly.

Cal wide receiver Jordan Duncan, a Mississippi native and first-generation college student, has relied on determination and family to overcome adversity.

Trevon Clark spent many afternoons in his car, trying to catch up on sleep during his days as a community college commuter. Today, he’s a starting wide receiver for a Division I program.

The community and “village” that brought up one half of Cal’s current one-two running back punch are reaping the benefits of Oakland’s home-grown talent, on and off the field.

Schrider hadn’t played a day of football when he first set foot into St. Mary’s College High School as a freshman, but when he left that day, he was already on the path to leaving the school as a first team all-state linebacker and three year starter.

Baker, who was recruited by both receivers coach Burl Toler III and running backs coach Nick Edwards, also received offers from Arizona, Nebraska and Oregon State.

Quarterbacks Chase Garbers and Devon Modster showed promise in the run-pass option game on Thursday, finding their outlet when necessary and keeping the ball to themselves on several plays. Tailback Christpoher Brown Jr. continues to earn his reps with the first group, while Marcel Dancy offers a change-of-pace look. 

The news was of a coaching staff restructuring that was farcical in its attempt to change everything possible about the Bears offense … outside of changing a single one of the faces and names involved.

Senior outside linebacker Alex Funches gathered his position group after Cal football’s final day of fall camp and asked his teammates a simple question. If they were playing a game next week, would they be ready? The answer, a consensus — no.