The Drops: Why Cal’s Defense Will Need to Show More This Weekend
Published on: 6th November, 2009
At the end of last weekend's nail-biting finish against Arizona State, it was hard not to think back to the first few series of the game. The Sun Devils let key moments literally slip through their fingers early, and it probably made the difference in the game. On the Sun ...It Was My Fault: Why the 49ers Lost Against the Texans
Published on: 25th October, 2009
Now, you might wonder why I would have a picture of Joe Montana for an article about the San Francisco 49ers game against the Houston Texans. You might also wonder why I blame myself for the loss when I was San Francisco at the time. Let me explain: I have two ...No Slipping Allowed: Cal Cannot Fall For Washington State’s Trap
Published on: 24th October, 2009
As a football fan, there is one game that seems a bit scarier than any other: The game your team should dominate. It is one thing if your team is a favorite. Favorites lose all of the time, as shown by the few number of undefeated teams in NFL history, or ...What Now? Where Does Cal Go From Here
Published on: 16th October, 2009
Anyone who follows Cal Football knows it's been a while since Cal smelled the Roses. Much less, the team's struggles in the 80s and 90s are fresh in the minds of loyalists who suffered through them. Jeff Tedford's tenure at Cal has led to a resurgence of Cal as a national ...The Blowout: Moving Past The Wreckage Of Cal’s Devastating Loss
Published on: 1st October, 2009
There are two types of losses that I would argue are the most devastating, at least in the moment they happen: the blowout and the last second heart-breaker. As a fan of both the San Francisco 49ers and the California Golden Bears, I was able to experience both ...Unnoticed Bears Of The Week: California’s Under-Credited Plays and Players
Published on: 22nd September, 2009
Football is one of the few sports where you can be one of the elite players at a given position and still go relatively unnoticed. It is easy to ignore the small minutiae when a running back breaks off a 47-yard run, a receiver makes a one-handed grab, a corner ...Michael Crabtree Never Wanted To Be a 49er: An Image Says It All
Published on: 17th September, 2009
First, let me be clear, the image I am talking about is not the one on this column. To see the image I recommend you go here, and go 26 seconds into the clip. After Michael Crabtree was informed he would play for Mike Singletary and the "Run at all Costs" ...It Is Not in the Statistics, but Cal’s Receivers Are Contributing
Published on: 15th September, 2009
A quick glance at the statistics from the blowout over Eastern Washington does not tell the whole story. Of Cal's 17 receptions, only four ended up in the arms of a receiver. The rest found tight ends, fullbacks, and the talented group of running backs. Though Kevin Riley barely ...A Word of Caution To San Francisco 49ers Fans Reaching for the Panic Button
Published on: 2nd September, 2009
Consider this a warning. A premature flare for a situation I hope never occurs. Right now, I'm going to let you in on my biggest fear for the San Francisco 49ers: They draft a quarterback in the first round next year. How often will teams hit the panic button after a ...
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