Mike Pawlawski

Mike Pawlawski

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Mike played quarterback for the Golden Bears from 1987-1991, graduating with a degree in communications. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and went on to play in the NFL, CFL, and XFL. Mike is currently the host of Gridiron Outdoors on Outdoor Channel, a color commentator for Cal football on Comcast SportsNet and Fox Sports Net, and owner of Pawlawski Sports, LLC. He lives with his wife and kids in Northern California.

Paws Analysis: Ugly, Gritty, and Telling: What the Boston College Win Says About the Bears

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 6 days ago by Mike Pawlawski

A breakdown from Mike on how the Bears rallied to beat BC on the road

Paws Plays of the Week E5: How the Bears Beat Boston College

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 7 days ago by Mike Pawlawski

In today's fifth episode of Paws Plays of the Week, Cal Hall of Fame QB and color analyst Mike Pawlawski breaks down several key plays in Cal's come-from-behind 28-24 win over Boston College. Free this one time.

Ultimate Insider Video E114: Cal vs BC Review, Duke Preview

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 8 days ago by Mike Pawlawski

In today's episode, Cal Hall of Fame QB and color analyst Mike Pawlawski talks with head coach Justin Wilcox and breaks down Cal's exciting 28-24 win over BC as well as a preview of Saturday’s 7:30 pm game vs. Duke

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Paws Plays of the Week E4: Cal vs SDSU Film Breakdown

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 14 days ago by Mike Pawlawski

In today's fourth episode of Paws Plays of the Week, Cal Hall of Fame QB and color analyst Mike Pawlawski breaks down several key plays in Cal's upset loss to SDSU as the Bears fell to 3-1 on the season

Paws Analysis: Four Weeks In, A Reality Check: Here’s What We Know About the Bears

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 14 days ago by Mike Pawlawski

A breakdown from Mike on the factors that led to Cal's upset loss to SDSU

Ultimate Insider Video E113: Cal vs SDSU Review, BC Preview

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 14 days ago by Mike Pawlawski

In today's episode, Cal Hall of Fame QB and color analyst Mike Pawlawski talks with head coach Justin Wilcox and breaks down Cal's upset loss at SDSU as well as a preview of Saturday’s 12:30 pdt game vs. Boston College

Paws Plays of the Week E3: Cal vs Minnesota Film Breakdown

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 20 days ago by Mike Pawlawski

In today's third episode of Paws Plays of the Week, Cal Hall of Fame QB and color analyst Mike Pawlawski breaks down several key plays in Cal's 27-14 victory over Minnesota at Memorial Stadium as the Bears moved to 3-0

Paws Analysis: Takeaways and a Freshman QB Fuel Cal’s 3rd-Week Breakthrough vs. Minnesota

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 21 days ago by Mike Pawlawski

A breakdown from Mike on the factors that led to Cal's 27-14 win over Minnesota in game three

Ultimate Insider E112: Cal-Minnesota Breakdown With Justin Wilcox

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 23 days ago by Mike Pawlawski

In today's episode, Cal Hall of Fame QB and color analyst Mike Pawlawski talks with head coach Justin Wilcox and breaks down Cal's 27-14 win over Minnesota as well as a preview of Saturday’s 7:30 pm game vs. San Diego State

Paws Plays of the Week E2: Cal vs Texas Southern

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 28 days ago by Mike Pawlawski

In today's second episode of Paws Plays of the Week, Cal Hall of Fame QB and color analyst Mike Pawlawski breaks down several key plays in Cal's 35-3 home-opening victory over Texas Southern

Cal Beats Texas Southern 35–3: What We Learned, What Travels, and What’s Next (Minnesota)

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 29 days ago by Mike Pawlawski

By Mike Pawlawski — former Cal QB & Bear Insider radio analyst, Cal HOF 2001

Ultimate Insider E111: Cal-Texas Southern Breakdown With Justin Wilcox

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 29 days ago by Mike Pawlawski

In today's episode, Cal Hall of Fame QB and color analyst Mike Pawlawski talks with head coach Justin Wilcox and breaks down Cal's 35-3 home opener victory over Texas Southern as well as a preview of Saturday’s 7:30 pm game vs. Minnesota

Bear Insider Plays of the Week Debuts - Episode 1 Cal vs Oregon State

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Mike Pawlawski

In today's first episode of Bear Insider Plays of the Week, Cal Hall of Fame QB and color analyst Mike Pawlawski breaks down several key plays in Cal's 34-15 season-opening victory over Oregon State

Cal Opens 2025 with Statement Win: Breaking Down the Bears’ Victory Over Oregon State

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Mike Pawlawski

An analysis of each of the units' play in Saturday's opening road win over the Beavers

Ultimate Insider E110: OSU Win Breakdown With Justin Wilcox

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Mike Pawlawski

In today's episode, Cal Hall of Fame QB and color analyst Mike Pawlawski talks with head coach Justin Wilcox and breaks down Cal's 34-15 season-opening victory over Oregon State

Ultimate Insider E109: Nick Rolovich On The Evolution of Cal’s Offense

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Mike Pawlawski

In today's episode, Cal Hall of Fame QB and color analyst Mike Pawlawski talks with offensive assistant Nick Rolovich

Bear Insider Podcast E108: 2025 Preseason Preview With Mike, Greg & Jim

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Jim McGill

In today's episode, Cal Hall of Fame QB and color analyst Mike Pawlawski talks with Bear Insider publisher Greg Richardson and editor Jim McGill about the depth chart and the upcoming season projections

Bear Insider Podcast #E107: Cal DL TJ Bollers

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 3 mo ago by Mike Pawlawski

In today's episode, Cal Hall of Fame QB and color analyst Mike Pawlawski talks with Cal defensive lineman TJ Bollers

Bear Insider Podcast #E106: Former Cal & Current NFL QB Jared Goff

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 3 mo ago by Mike Pawlawski

In today's episode, Cal Hall of Fame QB and color analyst Mike Pawlawski talks with former Cal and current NFL Pro Bowl quarterback Jared Goff

Bear Insider Pocast #E106: Former Cal Rugger Robert Paylor - Video & Transcript

5 mo ago by Mike Pawlawski

In today's episode, Cal Hall of Fame QB and color analyst Mike Pawlawski talks with former Cal rugby player Robert Paylor about his amazing journey from a likely life of paralysis to his inspiring road to recovery