Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Cal Golden Bear Website: Pimentel Named Pac-10 Defensive Player o f the Week

Cal linebacker recorded 3.5 tackles for loss in Big Game win

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - Cal linebacker Mickey Pimentel was named Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in the Golden Bears' 27-3 victory over Stanford Saturday. USC tailback Reggie Bush and Oregon kick returner Jonathan Stewart were honored as Pac-10 players of the week for offense and special teams, respectively.  It is the third time this season that a Cal player has been named conference player of the week. Punt returner Tim Mixon earned the recognition after the Bears' 35-20 win over Illinois in Week 3. WR Robert Jordan got the nod after his performance in Cal's 56-17 win at Washington in Week 2.

Pimentel, a junior from San Diego, Calif., was among the defensive leaders in Cal's win at Stanford. Pimentel was credited with five tackles, including 3.5 tackles for loss (-27 yards) and 2.5 quarterback sacks. Pimentel also forced a fumble. The California defense limited Stanford to 16 yards rushing and 244 yards total offense and posted nine quarterback sacks for minus-70 yards. Eleven different Cal defenders were credited with a tackle for loss.

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