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 11

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 23 hrs ago by Ian Firstenberg

Take a look at how Cal's 20 recruits performed in their high school matchups last week.

Bears Net 30-point Win With High-Octane Transition Offense in Haas Pavilion Opener

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 1 day ago by Ian Firstenberg

Cal scored 66 points in the first half, with nearly half of those coming in the key, en route to a 115-86 win against Adams State in the season opener.

Senior DL Wilkins talks about discipline, his journey in sixth year at Cal

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 5 days ago by Ian Firstenberg

Derek Wilkins was candid about the team's defensive struggles following a difficult loss last weekend in which the Bears allowed six touchdowns in the second half.

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Friday Night Lights — Week 10

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 8 days ago by Ian Firstenberg

Week 10 of FNL features of roundup of the Bears' 20 recruits and how they played last weekend.

Friday Night Lights — Week 9

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 14 days ago by Ian Firstenberg

Grant Union's Rahzario Edwards flips his commitment to Ole Miss, dropping Bears recruits to 20. Here's an update of their most recent performances.

Friday Night Lights - Week 8

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 21 days ago by Ian Firstenberg

Review how all of Cal's 21 commits played last week.

Friday Night Lights - Week 7

28 days ago by Ian Firstenberg

Updates on Cal's 21 commits, and how their teams fared last week

Friday Night Lights - Week 6

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Ian Firstenberg

With Modesto JUCO DB Alius Mayo's commitment change, review how Cal's 21 commits played and what lays ahead.

Friday Night Lights - Week 5

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Ian Firstenberg

Take a look at how all 22 Cal commits fared last week in their high schools matchups.

Friday Night Lights - Week 4

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Ian Firstenberg

This week's roundup of the current Cal commits and how they fared in their high school matchups

Friday Night Lights - Week 3

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 1 mo 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 ⋅ 2 mo 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 ⋅ 2 mo 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

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

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 3 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 ⋅ 4 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 ⋅ 5 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 ⋅ 6 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

6 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

7 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

7 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.