... 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 this past weekend.

However, the 49ers at least left me with many silver linings in a game they all-but won. The Bears were another story.

It was one of those games that makes you question everything you know, or think you know about a team. Cal had every opportunity to take hold early, but they never stepped up and Oregon took advantage.

I would have loved to look for unsung heroes for my regular column, but when the highly touted defense gives up 42 points, and the offense cannot find the end zone, it is difficult ...

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