Friday, May 01, 2009

Sports Illustrated Ranks Cal 20th

Here’s a link to Sports Illustrated’s 2009 Pre Season Top 25.

USC is 4th; Oregon is 8th; Oregon State is 18th.

20th: Cal Golden Bears

2008 Record: 9-4

Returning Starters: 13 (6 offense, 7 defense) 

 Key returnees: QB Kevin Riley, RB Jahvid Best, DE Cameron Jordan, CB Syd'Quan Thompson.

Spring star: QB Brock Mansion. The sophomore from Dallas closed spring practice strong, but he still remains locked in a competition with junior Riley and redshirt freshman Beau Sweeney for the starting job. Coach Jeff Tedford will pick a winner during preseason camp.

Spring recap: The Bears' Best player missed spring practice after foot and elbow surgeries in January, but the nation's top returning rusher should be ready for camp. Senior Chris Guarnero, healthy after an injury-shortened 2008, should replace Alex Mack at center. Meanwhile, Mychal Kendricks and Devin Bishop should fill the vacant linebacker spots. 

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