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http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news?slug=rivals-28973&prov=rivals&type=lgns
California came 1 yard shy of producing two 1,000-yard rushers in 2005. Marshawn Lynch ran for 1,246 yards and averaged 6.4 yards per carry, and Justin Forsett ran for 999 yards and 7.6 yards per carry. Despite moving to a spread offense under new offensive coordinator Mike Dunbar, the Bears figure to stick with what worked in recent years.
The most important thing: Spread offense installed, taking hold.
A.W. Prince of BearTerritory.net: "Despite an offense that ranked in the top 30 nationally the past two seasons, California coach Jeff Tedford showed in the offseason he was open to integrating some of the principles from the spread offense. With All-American running back candidate Marshawn Lynch still expected to get 250-plus touches, it will be interesting to see how much of the scheme the Bears use. Cal ranked in the top 10 nationally in rush offense the last two seasons, so abandoning what has worked so well is not likely."
Player to watch: Offensive guard Erik Robertson
Prince: "Robertson, a senior, will be the only returning starter on the offensive line. Three of the four departed players were drafted and all were All-Pac-10 at some point. The Bears have ranked in the top 10 in rushing offense the last two seasons thanks to Robertson and the other linemen."
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