Nose Guard Palmer a Big Part of Bears Defense

One of last year's quieter developments for the Cal football team was Chris Palmer's ascension up the defensive depth chart.

A reserve virtually his entire career, the junior from Georgia earned more and more playing time subbing for Tony Mekari at nose guard. He eventually moved past the veteran and started three of the last four games including the last two. Now a 6-2, 335-pound senior, he is a prime reason the Bears have been able to dominate their first two opponents.