Contra Costa Times: Perseverance may finally pay off for Cal senior

CORNERBACK BUNDY EAGER TO PLAY IN BEARS' OPENER

By Jay Heater

On the Memorial Stadium practice field, the considerable talent of redshirt freshman cornerback Syd'Quan Thompson is evident. Bears Coach Jeff Tedford doesn't try to contain his optimism when he speaks of Thompson's potential. Tedford makes it clear that Thompson should quickly become a top Pacific-10 Conference coverage man. But before Thompson can assume command of the position, he figures to split time with senior Randy Bundy. Bundy once was an impressive talent much like Thompson. Out of Grover Cleveland High School in Northridge, he had blazing speed and the ability to play offense or defense. Unfortunately for Bundy, he never was able to force his way into the lineup.

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