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.
Just four days away from the 121st edition of the Big Game slated for this Saturday at 4:30 in Memorial Stadium, the Bears took to to the field to prepare for one of the nation's oldest and most storied rivalries.
With three Cal commits in attendance and a host of others following along on ESPN, the Bears impressed with their upset win at the LA Coliseum Saturday night.
It's been an exceedingly long decade and a half of futility for the Bears when facing USC since the Bears last win in 2003. The wait is now over, with the Bears winning another defensive battle to the unlikely tune of 15-14 at the LA Coliseum Saturday night
Legendary Cal receiver Geoff McArthur (2000-2004) celebrated his induction into the Cal Hall of Fame two weeks ago, joining a class of 10 former Cal athletes, coaches and broadcasters that made significant impacts on their years on campus in Berkeley.
Following tonight's practice prep for Cal's showdown at USC Saturday, Cal offensive coordinator Beau Baldwin and quarterback Chase Garbers addressed the media Tuesday night.
Due largely to the generous gift of a passionate Cal Athletics donor, the Cal football program is receiving a much-welcomed boost of the most unconventional nature.