Cal students, it’s up to you
Weaver, Wilcox and safety Jaylinn Hawkins personally campaigned on social media as well as on campus to get a student body that had lost its passion to care about the tradition of Cal football again.
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Best secondary in the nation? Cal defensive backs establish high bar in 2019
Even after a season in which the Bears surrendered the lowest number of passing yards per contest (175.1) and picked off the most passes (21) in the Pac-12, no Cal defensive back was named to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award watchlist this summer.
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Fall camp day 2: Cal football veterans preach newfound desire for improvement
Head coach Justin Wilcox accentuated the importance of shedding rust throughout the first few days of camp, focusing on assignments and alignments to get his players back up to speed.
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Chapter 3: Cal football’s defensive turnaround hits new year in stride
With the exception of inside linebacker Jordan Kunaszyk, outside linebacker Alex Funches and defensive tackle Chris Palmer, defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter will retain almost all of his starters and key role players.
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Instant analysis/reaction: 2018 Cheez-I(n)t Bowl goes to TCU as Cal falls, 10-7
The Bears and Horned Frogs nearly combined for more interceptions (six) than points in the first half (seven). By the time this one was through, three more interceptions had been thrown, marking a new Cheez-It Bowl record — nine total picks.
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Revisiting Cal football’s top defensive performances of the 2018 campaign
If there’s a signature game that this 2018 team will be remembered for, it’s for a hazy evening contest in Los Angeles, in which history finally bent and broke under the weight of Cal’s defense.
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Walking the lonely road: Ashtyn Davis’ rise to stardom is no accident
Ashtyn Davis’ rise to stardom is unlike the experiences of his fellow defensive starters. From having zero offers out of high school to hurdling at the highest level of collegiate track and field to earning his place as a football player, it’s safe to say he’s made it far down the lonely road.
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Lethal weapon: Jaylinn Hawkins takes command of Cal’s elite secondary
Though his collegiate football career began with an injury, it has by no means been defined by one. In fact, that experience has taught him a lot about himself and the game — he probably wouldn’t be the Jaylinn Hawkins he is today without it.
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Tale of the Tape: Traveon Beck halts BYU’s 4th-quarter scoring opportunity
Beck’s play was a crucial momentum-breaker and gave Cal the opportunity to put the game away. BYU’s opportunity to capitalize on the turnover was dashed.
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Idaho State football shootaround
The team has heart, and it is made completely evident on the field. From the coaching staff to the the starters to the scout team, the Bears seem more eager and passionate than ever to get it done on the field.
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