Bear Insider Cal Weekly Grab Bag – July 3, 2026

This week, a Jared Goff look back, what a four star costs, a view into the ACC’s future, a high level promotion for BI, the Protect College Sports Act betting odds, a men’s basketball workout, Cal branding, and Tosh’s makeover.

Nate Longshore knows ball. He breaks down the key value traits of another Cal great, Jared Goff.

Rev share/NIL funding continues to rise at an enormous rate. This Spring, Pete Nakos of On3 surveyed not only the people who know what is paid to P4 high school recruits, but also the people who determine what is paid. It’s a value in search of a ceiling.

Jim Wiliams, TV executive, director and producer writes a lot about the coming realignment in college football. He is not arrogant enough to claim he knows what’s coming, but offers insights about what is possible. This week a survival guide for the ACC and partner ESPN in its role navigating the ACC through the coming storm.

Isaiah Crosby was featured in a recent BI sponsored article, why he chose Cal, and maybe as important, why he stayed. Crosby paid it back this week with a BI promotion in return. I expect BG is pleased.

The Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), designed to level the playing field in favor of the have nots, is in a precarious spot. Yes, there is interest and sponsorship but also strong opposition. Think Louisiana. Odds of passage in 2026 is slipping.

Jake Wilkins, recent portal transfer from Georgia and son of NBA Hall of Famer, Dominique, talks Cal men’s basketball during a recent summer workout.

Cal branding continues with USC portal transfer, AJ Tuitele. Its storytelling that will be seen more and more to amplify Cal, its sports programs (mostly football and basketball) and players.

There are whispers Tosh has a retro idea for gamedays.