18 days ago by
Greg Richardson
Saturday Night Musings
Will have more to add tomorrowQuick hits:Red Zone Offense was very productiveFG kicking was rock solid (two misses by Murray, one on a 57 yarder and another deep into the fog), First 6 or 7 attempts were all goodOL run blocking from both the 1's and 2's was strong. Very good push. AND, the DL run defense was stout despite Aidan Keanaaina and Cade Uluave sitting outTop three RBs hit the hole hard, have some initial quickness and are tough to bring down - High, Raphael and JohnsonAll the QBs had their moments. Tip of the cap to the defense in coverage and with the pass rush at times. Brown had a great TD pass of 25 yards to Landon Morris and JKS had several big throws, including one to Grayes after JKS bought himself some time in the pocketQuaron Adams probably had more catches and yards than anyone else. Tiny, but lighting quickDayton Aupiu (DayDay) had a big game with two picks and another near one. Three interceptions total, one by Ingrassia, one by Caminoing and one from a tipped ball at the LOS from BrownD had a really nice goal line stand when it was 3's vs 3'sBrent Austin looked very good in coverage on two playsMark Hamper had a nice catch for 15+ yards sitting down against zoneIn general, there were very few penalties, or glaring mistakesMy sense is that the D will not be happy with some run plays and red zone defense and the Offense would like to find more consistency with pass protection and WR catches down the field
29 days ago by
Greg Richardson
Newcomer workout warriors
Here are the newcomers that arrived in June that have wowed in the weightroom and in trainingZae Smith - As Aidan Keanaaina mentioned, this vertically challenged interior DT has made a strong early impression both with his quickness and athleticism as well as his weight room work. Mark Hamper - Folks are sleeping on the Idaho WR. Great production and film to go with very solid size and strength. He's made a real mark in S&C this SummerHarrison Taggart - The speedy ILB has showed out in S&C. Cal now has three NFL level athletes in that room with he, Cade Uluave and Luke Ferrelli TJ Bush - Based on his film and production at Liberty, it's little suprise that the big and powerful Bush has impressed in S&C. He's a beastDaveion Harley - The likely starter at Center for the Bears OL is another weight room standout. He's quick and powerful off the snap and could be the catalyst for a revised ground game in 2025
2024 Roster vs 2025 Roster - The Defense
We go position group by position group and provide grades on whether the roster has taken a step forward or back - Now the Defense
The 20 Most Vital Cal Football Players in 2025 - (#10 to #6)
We count down the essential and irreplaceable Bears as Fall Camp Approaches. The players who will be counted on the most. In this article, we'll go through #10 down to #6
The 20 Most Vital Cal Football Players - 2025 (#20 to #16)
We count down the essential and irreplaceable Bears as Fall Camp Approaches. The players who will be counted on the most. We'll start with #20 down to #16