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Bear Insider Cal Weekly Grab Bag – Oct 9, 2026

Our weekly walkthrough of some of the most interesting stories of the week, mainly football and basketball. Not always directly tied to Cal, but they offer useful context for the program’s present and future. As Ron Rivera says, “It’s interesting but not important” —still, some of its entertaining.
October 9, 2026
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This week, a gobbler predicts, wounded Bears, CPS arrives, trash talk, a reality check, coming home, DBU, and some noteworthy results. 

Scott Roche of the Fighting Gobbler makes some bold statements while acknowledging some of Virgina Tech’s recent shortcomings. You need to read this. 

https://fightinggobbler.com/3-bold-virginia-tech-football-predictions-in-a-tough-matchup-at-california

Cal Football digital reporter, Greg Silver, drops the Cal injury report. Me thinks Tosh is funning on the Hokies.  

Carson Perry-Smith put a down payment on his future last Saturday. He walked on in 2024 as a receiver, now a running back, Perry-Smith has the attention of former Cal walk-on Patrick Laird. 

https://calbears.com/news/2026/10/8/inside-the-lair-when-his-number-is-called

Virgina Tech turd poster, Delusional Hokie, takes some shots at Cal, the Calgorithm, and Tosh. Not a good idea. 

Greg Silver and Justin Allegri have an extended conversation with Cal GM, Ron Rivera. Some good insights from Riverboat Ron. 

Cal Football welcomes parents and alumni to Berkeley this weekend for Homecoming. 

In case you were wondering, Cal has some pretty good DBs in the NFL.

Cal Field Hockey and Women’s Volleyball are pure gold this fall. 

Field Hockey, (7-3, 2-1), #12 in the NCAA, playing in a loaded ACC, defeated #11 Virgina on the road last Sunday. Big match up against #8 Wake Forest looming today, 6PM at Underhill. 

Women’s Volleyball, (12-4,2-3), is also enjoying a rock-solid season. Currently RPI #45 in the country, #7 in the ACC, the Bears went down to AVCA #3 Louisville last night, 3-1. They take on Notre Dame Sunday before returning to Rich Feller Court at Haas Pavilion next Friday night, 7PM, versus North Carolina State. 

Get out and support these Bears!

 

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