Ian Firstenberg

Ian Firstenberg

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Ian Firstenberg is an East Bay native and longtime lover of all things hoops. From the Baron Davis Warriors and Leon Powe Bears he’s always believed in Bay Area basketball. His previous writing on sports marketing, politics, environmental history and labor relations has appeared in numerous local and national publications. When not writing, he’s usually on his bike or reading in the sun.

Friday Night Lights - Week 3

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 14 hrs ago by Ian Firstenberg

A roundup of the current Cal commits and how they fared in their high school matchups

Bears Keep Intensity High Amidst Dynamic Fall Practice

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 20 days ago by Ian Firstenberg

The well-structured practices give transfers and young players a variety of reps, and a chance to gel with returning players.

Bears' Practice Heats Up In Preparation for First Game

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 21 days ago by Ian Firstenberg

The meticulously organized, high energy practice is indicative that the Bears are ramping up quickly for the first game of the season at Memorial Stadium - Exclusive Cal Athletics content

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Media Day: Lupoi on New Role, Recruiting, Season Expectations

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Ian Firstenberg

"I'm going to make the alumni association very proud of the young men that come in here," Coach Lupoi told the media on Tuesday

Bears Offer Spree Continues, 28 New Offers Since Mid May

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 3 mo ago by Ian Firstenberg

Coach Tosh and company have continued the offer spree this spring with another 28 since May 11, primarily to younger players.

Cal Offer Spree Continues, With 33 More Extended to Top Prospects

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by Ian Firstenberg

Head coach Tosh Lupoi and company have been on a tear this spring, extending offers to more than four dozen of the country's best prospects.

Bears Extend Double Digit Offers To More Prep Recruits

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 4 mo ago by Ian Firstenberg

Tosh Lupoi's staff in talent acquisition mode with lots more offers extended this week

Four Edge Players Hoping to Make an Immediate Impact in Bears Pass Rush

5 mo ago by Ian Firstenberg

The four transfers all praised Coach Tosh and noted that they have high expectations for this squad.

Cal Exceeds Season Expectations, Even With a Difficult Defeat

5 mo ago by Ian Firstenberg

The NIT loss stings but the Bears have laid the foundation for success in years to come.

Bears Host Hawks for Second Round of NIT

5 mo ago by Ian Firstenberg

Cal has a chance to advance to the NIT quarterfinals with a win against a hot Saint Joseph’s team.

Bears Take on UIC Flames For Opening NIT Matchup

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 5 mo ago by Ian Firstenberg

Cal looks to start the invitational off right with a win against UIC at Haas.

Seminoles Dominate Bears in Decisive ACC Tournament Loss

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 6 mo ago by Ian Firstenberg

FSU controlled most of the game thanks to quick, active defense and hard-nosed attacks in the paint

Cal takes on FSU in ACC Tournament Opener in Rematch of Gut-Wrenching Loss

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 6 mo ago by Ian Firstenberg

The Seminoles narrowly beat the Bears in January and Cal needs a conference tournament win for a chance at the Big Dance.

Cal Clinches 'Huge' Conference Win Against SMU

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 6 mo ago by Ian Firstenberg

The Bears secure their 20th regular-season victory, 73-69, in a pivotal home matchup against the Mustangs.

Cal Sweeps Battle of the Bay at Haas Pavilion

6 mo ago by Ian Firstenberg

The Bears beat rival the Cardinal at home to sweep the season series.

Bears Beat Yellow Jackets, 90-85, for Fifth ACC Win

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 7 mo ago by Ian Firstenberg

The Bears secured the victory for Madsen’s career-high, 17th regular season wins.

Bears Narrowly Edged by Florida State, 63-61, After Coming Back from Down 15

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 7 mo ago by Ian Firstenberg

Cal clawed back from the double digit deficit in the first half to get within one possession, but couldn’t capture the win

#6 Duke Beats Cal, 71-54, in Haas Pavilion

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 7 mo ago by Ian Firstenberg

The Bears were competitive throughout but allowed too many second chance opportunities to best the Blue Devils.

Louisville Beats Cal 90-70 at Haas Pavilion in First ACC Match of Season

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 8 mo ago by Ian Firstenberg

Cardinals bested the Bears by 20 points thanks in large part to ferocious, physical defense and up-tempo offense.

Bears Upset #18 UCLA, 80-72 at Chase Center in Empire Classic

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 9 mo ago by Ian Firstenberg

Cal beat the Bruins on Monday night with a huge showing from Chris Bell, an explosive second half from Dai Dai Ames and a physical stat-stuffer game from Rytis Petraitis.