Here's a muse for real Bear fan consideration that may evoke some ire at me but at least does not immediately motivate one to cry, or does it?
It should be noted that Cal has returned to the "Others with votes" category of the AP rankings. Although not ranked in the Top 25, the sturdy Golden Bears are ranked at #33. This ain't too bad for end of regular season play.
Of course, the Pac-12 does have teams ranked in the AP Top 25. They are Utah at a lofty #5, Oregon at a foreboding #13, and u$C creeping in at #24. All of these teams have unfortunately beaten Cal. Thus, these rankings over Cal are clearly deserved.
Okay, get your cabbages or oranges or whatever ready to throw. I want to point out that two MWC teams also made the AP Top 25. Air Force at #25 and Boise State at a very respectable #19.
I was just thinking wouldn't Cal possibly be ranked in the Top 25 if the Bears played in the MWC?
I mean, surely the more avid Cal-centrists would agree that the Bears would've beaten the Falcons and maybe even the Broncos in MWC play. Isn't this so? If so, then Cal would be easily seen to be placed into the Top 25.
Oh, the anguish of a missed opportunity! I think that I may cry again.
It should be noted that Cal has returned to the "Others with votes" category of the AP rankings. Although not ranked in the Top 25, the sturdy Golden Bears are ranked at #33. This ain't too bad for end of regular season play.
Of course, the Pac-12 does have teams ranked in the AP Top 25. They are Utah at a lofty #5, Oregon at a foreboding #13, and u$C creeping in at #24. All of these teams have unfortunately beaten Cal. Thus, these rankings over Cal are clearly deserved.
Okay, get your cabbages or oranges or whatever ready to throw. I want to point out that two MWC teams also made the AP Top 25. Air Force at #25 and Boise State at a very respectable #19.
I was just thinking wouldn't Cal possibly be ranked in the Top 25 if the Bears played in the MWC?
I mean, surely the more avid Cal-centrists would agree that the Bears would've beaten the Falcons and maybe even the Broncos in MWC play. Isn't this so? If so, then Cal would be easily seen to be placed into the Top 25.
Oh, the anguish of a missed opportunity! I think that I may cry again.