Previewing North Texas
Cal goes on the road to take on a perennially solid Group of 5 program at the University of North Texas Mean Green. The Mean Green welcomes a new coaching staff and a roster that had quite a bit of turnover this off-season. What can the Bears expect in Denton outside of a very hot and humid day?
Bear Insider Video: Cal Frosh Combo Guard Rodney Brown
Versatile combo guard making a strong early impression at Cal
Stock Risers - Cal Football Camp 2023
What players who may not have been tabbed with high expectations prior to camp have risen up and made themselves noticed? We pick ten who have been upside surprises for the Bears this Fall
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Cal Football Fall Camp Practice #15 Scrimmage
The final Scrimmage opened to media the public featured 115 snaps and plenty of fireworks for both the offense and defense. Of course, the big question on everyone's mind is did the QB situation get any clearer . . .
Position Group Breakdown After Day 10 of Fall Camp - Offense
We take a look at how each position group is shaping up a third of the way into the 2023 Fall Camp. The Offense is up first.
First Fall Scrimmage Shows Offense Has Some Bite
The Bears' new offense showed some run/pass balance and was able to find the end zone on multiple occasions as the defense tackled to the ground for the first time in Camp. Some depth players flashed as the battles at QB and along the OL heated up
Cal's Athletic Future - And what FOX Sports and others are missing
The future of Cal's Athletic Department is in existential peril in the wake of the Pac-12 conference's implosion. The options, timeline, and consequences are becoming increasingly clear with the challenge being the need to change the narrative in the minds of the all-important TV executives
Cal Football Fall Camp Day 4
It was a defensive day in the early heat on Sunday. The team practiced in shells (upper pads) in what they call a "Thud" session with plenty of hitting and contact and without tackling to the ground. There were plenty of interesting observations to be had.
Cal Football Camp Preview - Special Teams
With a full turnover of the starting special teams specialists, the Bears are looking for a boost this season in their kicking game
Cal Football Camp Preview - The Secondary
The Bears have produced a steady stream of NFL talent from their Defensive Back corps the past few years posting nationally ranked Pass Defense Ratings along the way. Yet, they've never had a group this deep or talented.
Cal Football Fall Camp Preview - The Linebackers
The middle of the defense, the run stuffers, the pass rushers - this is the unit that needs to bring ball carriers to the ground, provide pressure by getting up the field, and to cover RBs and TEs in pass coverage. Cal's got plenty of new faces here.
Cal Football Fall Camp Preview - The Defensive Line
With a big chunk of the Bears' key defensive linemen back after missing last season, the front line of defense could be much more formidable in 2023 than they were last season
Cal Basketball Mid Summer Update (Free Story)
There's a new commit, plenty of 2024 recruiting updates, and a few observations on the newcomers.
Cal Football Fall Camp Preview - The Wide Receivers
In Jake Spavital's offense, a lot of WRs will play and catch balls. Where do the Bears stand in terms of depth and playmaking talent as Fall Camp approaches? The room has a blend of returning production and plenty of new faces
California Golden Bears Fall Camp Preview - Tight Ends
The Bears' tight end room was completely remade in the offseason, with portal transfers JT Byrne and Asher Alberding along with frosh Ben Marshall in and sophs Jermain Terry and Keleki Latu out. The new additions and soph Jack Endries will compete this fall to start for new TE coach Tim Plough
California Golden Bears Fall Camp Preview - Running Backs
If there's one attraction that will be worth the price of admission this Fall, it will be watching burgeoning star Jaydn Ott tote the football. The ultra-talented Sophomore leads an almost completely restocked RB room behind a new OL and in a new Offensive system.
California Golden Bears Fall Camp Preview - Quarterbacks
This is the first of our position breakdowns as we prepare for Fall Camp to begin on August 2nd. No position on the field is as pivotal in determining success in college football as that of the signal caller and the Bears have turned over most of the room heading into 2023
The 2023 Summer Football Newcomers
A handful of new recruits are headed to campus in the next few days. Let's review who they are, the competitiveness of their recruitment, their rankings, and their projected impact on the 2023 team. (Marquise Montgomery pictured above)
The Full Team Recap - Post Spring
We compile the unit grades and discuss the state of the program in advance of Fall Camp
Post Spring Unit Breakdowns - Kickers and Returners
With Spring Practice in the rearview mirror and the majority of the roster now set (some potential grad transfer activity remains), we decided to take a look at each of Cal's position units evaluating their Spring performance and projecting their impact this coming Fall.
