Predictions: Preview of things to come

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Blueblood
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If for some reason, you think Cal and Wilcox are going to pull a rabbit out of a hat, I think tomorrow's game with Leach's Cougs may clarify the futility of Cal football for the remainder of this season.

The Bears aren't going bowling.

You know who is going bowling? The MWC's San Diego State, Boise State, Wyoming, and Air Force are going bowling. Hell, Nevada and Ha'hawai'i have a better chance of going to a post-season bowl than the Bears do.

I know some of you are thinking, "Big deal, Cal is going to play Florida in about a hundred or so years." I won't belabor the point, but I would like to call your attention to Florida's stellar rampant recruiting while Wilcox has been coach. In 2018, the Gators got 15 **** recruits, in 2019 1 ***** recruit and 14 ****'s, and for 2020 so far 11 **** recruits. I know that there is no need to cite Cal's recruiting during these same time periods as there is frightfully no comparison; whether Wilcox goes or stays will make no difference to these stats.

Given the above, I haven't updated my seasonal predictions for the unranked Bears.

Note, I not only highlight in bold print the Bears' progressive overall won-loss record but also my overall predictive record, too.
IN-SEASON PROJECTED 2019 CAL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE OUTCOMES (Updated)

[1] through [8]
Cal 4-4
Blueblood 4-4


[9] Washington State This game is not hard to call anymore. Wazzu's QB Gordon is hitting his stride. Cal's offense is stagnant compared to the Cougs' potential to score, which, if they do in Berkeley, Cal won't be able to keep up. This game will decide last place in the North division. A Cal LOSS is foreseen.


[10] u$C- Even though Helton is now a dead man walking, u$c still demonstrates that they nevertheless have a lot of talent. This talent gap should favor Trojan QB Solvis. The Bears just don't have the depth to hang with the Trojans. This will be home game LOSS.

[11] @dirty stanfurd- The Big Game outcome will be dependent upon which QBs are able to show up for the game. However the return of QB Costello should be enough to produce another Big Game Cal LOSS. I'm glad that I'm still practicing bending over, or maybe we should all practice shouting in unison, "Oink" when the furd fans "Wooh" during their raggedy a$$ band playing of "All Right Now!"

[12] @ucla - Chip's in-progress team just got their QB Dorian R-T back; the bruins have now oinked three in a row (furds, ASu, and the Buffs) with his return. If Kelly remains healthy and with this game in L.A., this game is yet another a Cal road LOSS.

Whoa, I am still predicting Cal to have a slouchy 4-8 season with no bowl invite, and I make this prediction no matter who plays QB for Cal. It's obvious to me that Wilcox isn't concerned about upgrading the offense (may be he doesn't know how?); this would be alright if he had a plan that he would share with us fans, but he doesn't (may be he doesn't have a plan?). If he is dependent upon others to come up with these plans, then he shouldn't be head coach. Currently, this looks to me to be the situation.
Golden One
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Blueblood said:

If for some reason, you think Cal and Wilcox are going to pull a rabbit out of a hat, I think tomorrow's game with Leach's Cougs may clarify the futility of Cal football for the remainder of this season.

The Bears aren't going bowling.

You know who is going bowling? The MWC's San Diego State, Boise State, Wyoming, and Air Force are going bowling. Hell, Nevada and Ha'hawai' have a better chance of going to a post-season bowl than the Bears do.

I know some of you are thinking, "Big deal, Cal is going to play Florida in about a hundred or so years." I won't belabor the point, but I would like to call your attention to Florida's stellar rampant recruiting while Wilcox has been coach. In 2018, the Gators got 15 **** recruits, in 2019 1 ***** recruit and 14 ****'s, and for 2020 so far 11 **** recruits. I know that there is no need to cite Cal's recruiting during these same time periods as there is frightfully no comparison; whether Wilcox goes or stays will make no difference to these stats.

Given the above, I haven't updated my seasonal predictions for the unranked Bears.

Note, I not only highlight in bold print the Bears' progressive overall won-loss record but also my overall predictive record, too.
IN-SEASON PROJECTED 2019 CAL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE OUTCOMES (Updated)

[1] through [8]
Cal 4-4
Blueblood 4-4


[9] Washington State This game is not hard to call anymore. Wazzu's QB Gordon is hitting his stride. Cal's offense is stagnant compared to the Cougs' potential to score, which, if they do in Berkeley, Cal won't be able to keep up. This game will decide last place in the North division. A Cal LOSS is foreseen.


[10] u$C- Even though Helton is now a dead man walking, u$c still demonstrates that they nevertheless have a lot of talent. This talent gap should favor Trojan QB Solvis. The Bears just don't have the depth to hang with the Trojans. This will be home game LOSS.

[11] @dirty stanfurd- The Big Game outcome will be dependent upon which QBs are able to show up for the game. However the return of QB Costello should be enough to produce another Big Game Cal LOSS. I'm glad that I'm still practicing bending over, or maybe we should all practice shouting in unison, "Oink" when the furd fans "Wooh" during their raggedy a$$ band playing of "All Right Now!"

[12] @ucla - Chip's in-progress team just got their QB Dorian R-T back; the bruins have now oinked three in a row (furds, ASu, and the Buffs) with his return. If Kelly remains healthy and with this game in L.A., this game is yet another a Cal road LOSS.

Whoa, I am still predicting Cal to have a slouchy 4-8 season with no bowl invite, and I make this prediction no matter who plays QB for Cal. It's obvious to me that Wilcox isn't concerned about upgrading the offense (may be he doesn't know how?); this would be alright if he had a plan that he would share with us fans, but he doesn't (may be he doesn't have a plan?). If he is dependent upon others to come up with these plans, then he shouldn't be head coach. Currently, this looks to me to be the situation.
Seems like a fair assessment to me. The near-term future does not look bright.
oskidunker
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Yup
Bring back It’s It’s to Haas Pavillion!
LMK5
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Sure, using pure logic and looking at the stats it does seem bleak. But let me say this: 3+ weeks ago the same thing was being said about UCLA, and somehow, some way, they ignited the jets at the ASU game. Nobody saw it coming. How in the world did they contain Jayden Daniels with what was up till then a defense that literally couldn't even tackle, when Cal couldn't? You just can't explain these things. How does an Illinois beat a Wisconsin team that was stomping all comers? Did South Carolina really beat Georgia in Athens?

Sure, I wouldn't bet the farm on Cal but it ain't a done deal. WSU is definitely prone to brain farts and who knows, maybe there's someone on Cal's offensive staff that actually wants to keep their job and takes some chances tomorrow. Maybe the Takers take. Let's support the players and the band, grab a hot dog, and see what happens.
Blueblood
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LMK5 said:

Sure, using pure logic and looking at the stats it does seem bleak. (Good! You see what my predictions are based upon.) But let me say this: 3+ weeks ago the same thing was being said about UCLA (prior to ucla's last 3 games their RB and certain key OL/DL players were injured, but more importantly, Their QB was injured.), and somehow, some way, (Theselattermentioned players healed enough to significantly impact uclas'splay. [No mystery involved]) they ignited the jets at the ASU game. Nobody saw it coming. How in the world did they contain Jayden Daniels with what was up till then a defense that literally couldn't even tackle, when Cal couldn't? You just can't explain these things. [I just tried to?) How does an Illinois beat a Wisconsin team that was stomping all comers? Did South Carolina really beat Georgia in Athens? [You got me. I don't follow these teams?]

Sure, I wouldn't bet the farm on Cal but it ain't a done deal. WSU is definitely prone to brain farts and who knows, maybe there's someone on Cal's offensive staff that actually wants to keep their job and takes some chances tomorrow. [Such instances could happen, but are highly unlikely per my cited logic and stats. Likeyousay, "it ain't a done deal."] Maybe the Takers take. Let's support the players and the band, grab a hot dog, and see what happens. [Well sure...but I have to confess that I've been many, many many times disappointed wherein hope appears very, very, very dim at this juncture of the season....]
okaydo
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My 2 predictions:

1. Cal will win a bowl game this season.

2. Beau Baldwin's offense is going to kick Florida's ass.
Trumpanzee
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The Bears aren't going bowling.

You know who is going bowling? The MWC's San Diego State, Boise State, Wyoming, and Air Force are going bowling. Hell, Nevada and Ha'hawai' have a better chance of going to a post-season bowl than the Bears do.

If we played in the MWC we would win all our games and we would be bowling....
oskidunker
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I doubt it but Helltopay may know...
Bring back It’s It’s to Haas Pavillion!
Blueblood
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IdahoBear said:


The Bears aren't going bowling.

You know who is going bowling? The MWC's San Diego State, Boise State, Wyoming, and Air Force are going bowling. Hell, Nevada and Ha'hawai' have a better chance of going to a post-season bowl than the Bears do.

If we played in the MWC we would win all our games and we would be bowling....
You sir are an unmitigated genius! It's too bad that chazzed doesn't recognize this aspect of Mr. Potato Head!
Trumpanzee
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Chazzed is a d.ouche
Rushinbear
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IdahoBear said:


The Bears aren't going bowling.

You know who is going bowling? The MWC's San Diego State, Boise State, Wyoming, and Air Force are going bowling. Hell, Nevada and Ha'hawai' have a better chance of going to a post-season bowl than the Bears do.

If we played in the MWC we would win all our games and we would be bowling....
You assume that if we were in the MWC, we would get the same caliber of players we are getting now.
Trumpanzee
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Rushinbear said:

IdahoBear said:


The Bears aren't going bowling.

You know who is going bowling? The MWC's San Diego State, Boise State, Wyoming, and Air Force are going bowling. Hell, Nevada and Ha'hawai' have a better chance of going to a post-season bowl than the Bears do.

If we played in the MWC we would win all our games and we would be bowling....
You assume that if we were in the MWC, we would get the same caliber of players we are getting now.


I was waiting for this, not sure the caliber of player we have now is conducive to pac12 play. So would we have much drop off? Not sure the answer. Would like to think we have more to offer as a school than the MWC schools...
southseasbear
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IdahoBear said:

Rushinbear said:

IdahoBear said:


The Bears aren't going bowling.

You know who is going bowling? The MWC's San Diego State, Boise State, Wyoming, and Air Force are going bowling. Hell, Nevada and Ha'hawai' have a better chance of going to a post-season bowl than the Bears do.

If we played in the MWC we would win all our games and we would be bowling....
You assume that if we were in the MWC, we would get the same caliber of players we are getting now.


I was waiting for this, not sure the caliber of player we have now is conducive to pac12 play. So would we have much drop off? Not sure the answer. Would like to think we have more to offer as a school than the MWC schools...
Yeah, like tough academic standards (not just for admission but for remaining eligible), but without the draw that Pac12 membership brings.
Trumpanzee
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Check out my new Avatar, thanks for the idea!
Blueblood
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IdahoBear said:

Check out my new Avatar, thanks for the idea!
Thanks, I knew that you had the proper sense of humor, not like bug-up-his-butt chazzed.
Trumpanzee
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I know I can be opinionated, but who isn't in this forum...
jy1988
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We stay healthy from here on out, 2 out of the next 3 is entirely possible. 7-5 ain't bad after that stretch of injury-riddled games.
Blueblood
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jy1988 said:

We stay healthy from here on out, 2 out of the next 3 is entirely possible. 7-5 ain't bad after that stretch of injury-riddled games.
Good point. With stanfurd getting oinked by Colorado, the Bears should bring the Axe back to Berkeley. If Cal can't beat the Trojans, the Big Game will be big for the Bears for a coveted bowl invite. At least Cal shouldn't be last in the North division!
Trumpanzee
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Agree, this was one of our better wins this year and could give us some momentum going into next three games. Nice to see some our injured players back in action tonight as well! Go Bears!
BerlinerBaer
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Not to undervalue tonight's win, but WSU has been a favorable match up for Cal since Wilcox arrived.
okaydo
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okaydo said:

My 2 predictions:

1. Cal will win a bowl game this season.

2. Beau Baldwin's offense is going to kick Florida's ass.

Hey Okaydo! Your predictions are looking good.
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