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Is it politically correct to be skeptical of all the preseason hype surrounding Cal? Everybody seems to buy into the No. 12 ranking and the excellent Rose Bowl prospects, but sorry, I just can't swallow it ... yet. There are just too many unknowns, not just about the Golden Bears but the entire weak Pac-10.
Things everyone should see before becoming believers in the Bears: A couple of strong go-to receivers. Inside running capability beyond Jahvid Best. A defense without linebacker Zack Follett that is as good as its early press clippings. Consistency from Kevin Riley. Efficiency in Jeff Tedford's latest play-calling arrangement with new offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig. Have I mentioned the freshman field-goal kicker?
As for Best, forget the Heisman blather. Just keep the guy upright and healthy for 12 games. To do that, there'd better be a productive passing game. One thing is certain: We'll know a lot about the Bears by late September/early October, if not today. Road games at Minnesota and Oregon preceding an Oct. 3 date against USC is a tough early stretch.
1 comment:
I would LOVE to see CAL finally make it to the Rose Bowl - they have the talent; however, that doesn't mean they won't totally choke at some point this season.
Best is absolutely amazing and as long as Riley can find the open receivers and they can actually catch the ball it looks like they have a really good chance.
But as a CAL fan for the last 20 years, you never get your hopes up too high... just got to ride out the season and hope they play up to their potential
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