Bear Insider

Jim McGill

Staff Writer

Jim is a graduate of Cal and has been writing for Bear Insider since 2004, covering recruiting and Cal Athletics, with a primary focus on football and basketball.

Polk Keys Exciting El Cerrito Win, Talks Cal Commitment

Cal Football ⋅ 13 hrs ago by Jim McGill

Friday was a big day for El Cerrito wide receiver Makai Polk. Following his lunchtime commitment to Cal, the 6-3/185 receiver helped lead his Gauchos squad to an exciting 32-30 win at Acalanes, never leaving the field.

Polk to Stay Home and Rep the Bay With Cal

Cal Football ⋅ 4 days ago by Jim McGill

6-4/185 El Cerrito receiver Makai Polk announces his commitment to Cal

Bear Insider Video: TE Ian Bunting and WR Moe Ways

Cal Football ⋅ 4 days ago by Jim McGill

TE Ian Bunting & WR Moe Ways talk about transition to Cal as grad transfers from Michigan, their experience in grad school, transitioning from Big 10 to Pac-12 football and more

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Polk Down to Crunch Time With Commitment Decision

Cal Football ⋅ 5 days ago by Jim McGill

6-4/185 El Cerrito wide receiver Makai Polk is down to the wire with his commitment decision, coming Friday before the Gaucho's game at Acalanes in Lafayette

Cal Football Tuesday Practice

Cal Football ⋅ 7 days ago by Jim McGill

The Bears were back on the field to prepare for Saturday's 3 pm kickoff in Memorial Stadium against Idaho State.

Depth chart for Idaho State game

7 days ago by Jim McGill

Final minutes and postgame celebration video

9 days ago by Jim McGill

Bears' Defense the Key in Big Win Over BYU in Provo

Cal Football ⋅ 10 days ago by Jim McGill

Putting together their second straight strong defensive outing, the Bears are rapidly putting their days of struggling defense in the rear view mirror as the Cal D dominated in tonight's 21-18 victory over BYU

Bear Insider Video: Cal vs BYU Pregame

10 days ago by Jim McGill

Check out the pregame warmups, band and more in tonight's 7:15 showdown with BYU

Bear Insider Video: Cal OLB Joseph Ogunbanjo

Cal Football ⋅ 11 days ago by Jim McGill

After a strong fall camp and a solid start in the season opener, Cal outside linebacker Joseph Ogunbanjo is quickly making his mark on the field as a true freshman for the Bears.

OT: Cal-BYU travel log

11 days ago by Jim McGill

Bears Add to Their Strong 2019 LB Class with the Commitment of Jernigan

Cal Football ⋅ 14 days ago by Jim McGill

Cal's 2019 recruiting class continued to get stronger with the addition of Grand Prairie, TX linebacker Myles Jernigan today.

Monday Cal Football Practice

Cal Football ⋅ 15 days ago by Jim McGill

Cal head coach Justin Wilcox, offensive tackle Patrick Mekari and safety Ashtyn Davis addressed the media after practice as the Bears resumed practice following Saturday's 24-17 victory over North Carolina.

Thorpe's First Official Visit a Success

Cal Basketball ⋅ 15 days ago by Jim McGill

With his first official visit of his prep career, 6-9/235 Lake Austin PF/C DJ Thorpe had high expectations on his trip West to Cal and the weekend visit measured up in all areas.

Pac-12 Week 1

16 days ago by Jim McGill

The missed field goal

17 days ago by Jim McGill

Post Fall Camp 2018 Cal Recruiting Class Review

Cal Football ⋅ 18 days ago by Jim McGill

With less than 24 hours to go before Cals' 2018 season kicks off against the North Carolina Tar Heels, let's take a look at how the Bears' 2018 class fared in fall camp heading into the season

NorCal Top 25 action tonight

18 days ago by Jim McGill

Visitors for UNC game

18 days ago by Jim McGill

Bear Insider Video: Cal Grad Transfer Guard Recee Caldwell

Cal Basketball ⋅ 18 days ago by Jim McGill

After joining Cal as a grad transfer this fall, senior guard Recee Caldwell talks about her transition back to the West Coast with the Bears and more.