Cal working towards return to play but need local sign off
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The Bears are working towards a return-to-play-schedule but local health officialls need to sign off first The California Golden Bears are certainly working towards a return-to-play schedule for this fall’s eventual return to the football field, however, they’ll need local health officials to sign off on a plan to return to the fields, according to the Mercury News’ Jon Wilner.
Wilner pointed out that both Cal and Stanford are working to receive clearance for the return to the fields for full contact and full team practices. Los Angeles County permitted the return to play by basically informing USC and UCLA that they will not impose restrictions that are more severe than those of the state.
“We have not placed other local restrictions or requirements so that means as long as the institution is implementing its athletic program in compliance with all the guidelines within the state document (which also includes a requirement to adhere to Collapse
Cal Athletics Fund Celebrates Philanthropic Success
9/15/2020 - $36 Million Raised In Gifts And Pledges During 2020 Fiscal Year
4 Pro Bears To Compete In ISL
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Cal sees 18 former players make NFL 53-man rosters
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The Bears are well represented all across the ball in the NFL The NFL cut day came and went this weekend, seeing some teams cut down from upward of 80 players down to the Week 1 limit of 53 players ahead of their first games of the season.
The Pac-12 is well represented at the professional level and with that, we counted down how many athletes landed on NFL rosters from each team.
Cal sported 18 players, behind a few other teams in the Pac-12 but ahead of the Oregon Ducks, which is a small victory with the way the Oregon program has been trending over the past few years.
Here are the Cal players in the NFL for 2020:
Keenan Allen, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
Tyson Alualu, DE, Pittsburgh Steelers
Bryan Anger, P, Houston Texans
Stephen Anderson, TE, Los Angeles Chargers
Ashtyn Davis, S, New York Jets
Devante Downs, LB, New York Giants
Jared Goff, QB, Los Angeles Rams
Jaylinn Hawkins, S, Atlanta Falcons
DeSean Jackson, WR, Philadelphia Eagles
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Luc Bequette officially joins Boston College
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9/9/2020 - The former Cal defensive lineman has joined the BC Eagles officially for his final year of eligibility Former California Golden Bears defensive lineman Luc Bequette has officially joined the Boston College Eagles football team, as announced by their current head coach Jeff Hafley.
Bequette was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA after he only played four games in his redshirt freshman season of 2016. He logged 42 career games with Cal and recorded 130 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss and 10 sacks.
Officially on The Heights! @bigbeq12 pic.twitter.com/uZ8BD5Y7eW— BC Football (@BCFootball) September 8, 2020
He finished the 2019 season with a career-high 52 tackles and would have been an integral part of the Cal defensive line for the 2021, née 2020, football season, whenever that did take place.
Boston College and Bequette are scheduled to kick off their football season on Saturday, September 19 against Duke. It will air at 12:00 pm ET and airs on the ACC Collapse
Bud ‘Dog’ Turner passes away
9/6/2020 - This weekend, we remember Bud ‘Dog’ Turner, and why it’s always a great day to be a Bear The whole Expand
9/6/2020 - This weekend, we remember Bud ‘Dog’ Turner, and why it’s always a great day to be a Bear The whole entire community at California Golden Blogs, SB Nation and Vox Media all mourn the loss of beloved Bud ‘Dog’ Turner, who passed away at 84 this weekend.
Known by just about everyone in the college football world, you should consider yourself honored if you had the privilege of fist-bumping Dog upon entering California Memorial Stadium. And honored if he told you ‘it’s a great day to be a Bear.’
Turner passed away on Thursday night, at the age of 84, due to a heart failure.
“Dog embodies the spirit of the Cal fan,” said former Cal quarterback J Torchio, who played at Cal from 1980-83 and spoke to Turner by phone Thursday morning. “Everyone that touched him became more positive about being a Cal fan than they already were. You couldn’t be around the man without knowing the kind of exuberance he had for Cal. He’s part of the culture. I don’t think there will be another Dog like Collapse
Navigating COVID-19 — Cal featured by New York Times
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9/3/2020 - Jose Carlos Fajardo/Digital First Media/The Mercury News via Getty Images
The Cal Athletics programs were featured by the New York Times in a telling depiction of how they’re navigating the coronavirus pandemic and athletics An unprecedented time in all of our lives, the year 2020 has changed so much of the way we view the world. From our everyday lives to the way we consume sports. From the way we socialize and integrate with our communities to the way we go about our jobs.
Everything in the year of 2020 has changed due to the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19, the vile strain that has killed more than 180,000 in America, has truly changed everything.
For our intents and purposes here, we’ll stick to sports. Specifically your California Golden Bears, who has had everything changed as well since mid-March.
It seems like eons ago that Cal had knocked off Stanford in the Pac-12 Tournament. It seems like ages ago that we were looking forward to spring football practice.
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Track & Field Adds 33 For 2020-21
9/2/2020 - Bears Add Depth Across The Board For Upcoming Year.
CGB mourns the loss of tennis alum Campbell Johnson
8/31/2020 - Johnson was just 28, may he rest in peace California Golden Bears men’s tennis alum Campbell Expand
8/31/2020 - Johnson was just 28, may he rest in peace California Golden Bears men’s tennis alum Campbell Johnson passed away on Monday. He was just 28 years old.
Cal Athletics announced that a Celebration of Life memorial for him will take place at the Torrey Pines Gliderport in La Jolla. You can watch the service via this link here.
A full memorial is here.
All of CGB and SB Nation joins the Cal family in mourning this tragic loss.
The full release from Cal’s athletics department:
California men’s tennis alumnus Campbell Johnson, who twice helped lead the Golden Bears to the NCAA Tournament round of 16, passed away on Monday in the San Diego area. Johnson, who was 28, completed his collegiate playing career in 2014 and served as an undergraduate assistant coach for the Bears for the 2014-15 season.
A Celebration of Life memorial for Johnson will take place on Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Torrey Pines Gliderport located at 800 Torrey Pines Scenic Drive in La Jolla. To watch the service, click Collapse
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Pro Bears Week 2
7 DAYS AGO - Six Golden Bears Remain On Undefeated Teams; Five Of Six Playing Other Undefeated Squads In Week 3
Pro Bears Week 1
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9/14/2020 - Cal Only School With Two Former QBs That Finished Careers With That School Victorious In Week 1 NFL Games Collapse
Cal men’s soccer alum Alec Sundly returns to program, joins coaching staff
9/13/2020 - Sundly played professionally with the New England Revolution after a great Cal career The Expand
9/13/2020 - Sundly played professionally with the New England Revolution after a great Cal career The California Golden Bears men’s soccer team got a bit stronger on the bench for their eventual return to competition. Former Cal Bear and MLS professional soccer player Alec Sundly has joined on as a volunteer assistant coach under head coach Kevin Grimes.
“Alec was an outstanding player at Cal during his four seasons,” Cal head coach Kevin Grimes said. “He was captain of that 2013 team that was ranked No. 1 in the nation for most of the regular season. Having that experience along with his recent professional playing career, Alec will provide invaluable insight to our players on a number of levels. We are grateful to have him back with us.”
Sundly played for Cal from 2010-2013 and made the quarterfinals of the NCAA Tournament in two of those seasons. He played professionally in both the MLS and the NISA.
At 28 years old, Sundly joins a talented coaching staff with hopes of returning the Bears to Collapse
NFL Regular Season Begins With 28 Cal Affiliates
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9/10/2020 - Golden Bears Have 19 Former Players On Active 53-Man NFL Rosters And Nine Others Associated With League Collapse
Cal CB Camryn Bynum opts for 2021 NFL Draft
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Bynum is headed for the NFL as opposed to the uncertainty behind a potential 2021 spring football season in the Pac-12 The California Golden Bears football team will be without one of their top players whenever the 2021, née 2020, football season begins. Redshirt-senior cornerback Camryn Bynum has opted out of the 2020-21 season and is now preparing for the 2021 NFL Draft instead of preparing for a college football season that is followed by uncertainty.
Cambeezy out. Thank you Cal pic.twitter.com/BuEXWkn1SO— Camryn Bynum (@Cambeezy_) September 7, 2020
Bynum thanked the Cal fans with a terrific video, short enough to leave us wanting more, but long enough to describe what the indescribable qualities are that made him such a lovable Cal defender. Bynum finishes his Cal career with 38 consecutive starts and 169 tackles. He recorded five interceptions, 27 pass breakups and 32 passes defended.
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Sad Day To Be A Bear
9/4/2020 - Beloved Bud "Dog" Turner Passes Away At 84
Pappy’s Boys Member Dr. John Najarian Passes Away At 92
9/3/2020 - Pioneering Transplant Surgeon Played For Pappy Waldorf's First Two Teams And Earned Second-Ever Expand
9/3/2020 - Pioneering Transplant Surgeon Played For Pappy Waldorf's First Two Teams And Earned Second-Ever Glenn T. Seaborg Award Collapse
Cal Football August Recruiting Recap
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Where do the Bears rank among their peers in terms of best class Expand
9/1/2020 - Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Where do the Bears rank among their peers in terms of best class for the 2021 circuit The California Golden Bears have put together largely and impressive class for the Class of 2021. As September hits, coaches are allowed to contact the class of 2022 athletes, so it was a good idea to take a look back and see who is already in for the next in line at Cal Berkeley.
They currently rank fourth in the Pac-12 and have a total of 18 players committed to the Bears. Their highest-ranked player is four-star receiver J.Michael Sturdivant but this class is well-rounded with TE Jermaine Terry, WR Mavin Anderson, QB Kai Millner and DE Akili Calhoun making up the other four-star players on the class.
Here’s how they stack up so far as a whole list of commits:
4-star WR J.Michael Sturdivant (TX), 6’3, 185; Natl: 180, Pos: 32, State: 304-star TE Jermaine Terry (CA), 6’4, 235; Natl: 191, Pos: 6, State: 194-star WR Mavin Anderson (CA), 6’, 195; Natl: 273, Pos 47, Collapse
Video Highlights: 4-star DE, Cal commit Derek Wilkins
8/30/2020 - Check out 247sports 16th-ranked defensive end in action from his high school tape The California Expand
8/30/2020 - Check out 247sports 16th-ranked defensive end in action from his high school tape The California Golden Bears received one of their highest-ranked commitments for the class of 2021 just a few weeks ago when 247Sports 4-star DE Derek Wilkins pledged to the Bears.
Though a 3-star recruit on the 247Sports Composite, the recruiting outfit ranks him as a four-star prospect and as the 16th-best defensive end in the class. He’s the 21st-ranked player in the state of California, and standing 6’4, 250 pounds from Santa Margarita Catholic, Wilkins is a huge in-state get for head coach Justin Wilcox and Co.
Versatile defensive lineman who can play inside or outside in college. At 6-4, 250 pounds, he moves well, has a quick first step, is strong at the point and can run down plays from behind. Has good lateral mobility, uses his hands well and plays with advanced technique. Can change direction and shows multiple moves to get in to the backfield. Depending on how much bigger he gets in the next Collapse
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Video Highlights: Cal commit, 3-star CB Kaleb Higgins
9/17/2020 - Take a look at Higgins’ highlights from Folsom & Bowie High Schools Three-star cornerback Expand
9/17/2020 - Take a look at Higgins’ highlights from Folsom & Bowie High Schools Three-star cornerback Kaleb Higgins officially committed to the California Golden Bears earlier this year, back in April. It’s been a few months since we last checked in on him and since his high school senior season in California has been postponed until at least the spring and his decision to enter Cal in the spring, we take a look at what we have on him from his time in high school.
Higgins was set to play at Folsom High School but played at Bowie High School in Austin, Texas during his junior season. He also recently just got his official offer letter:
Blessed to have received my official offer from UC Berkeley! See y’all in the spring #CalGang21 #GoBears pic.twitter.com/vC7cA1MW57— Kaleb Higgins (@kk_higgins) August 1, 2020
Let’s take a look at Higgins’ career highlights in high school before he comes to Berkeley in the spring. Collapse
Cal QBs go 2-0 in NFL 2020 season debuts
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9/14/2020 - Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Aaron Rodgers was ultra-impressive while Jared Goff got the Rams to 1-0 over Dallas on Sunday night The 2020 NFL season is underway and with a full NFL Sunday like no other fresh in our minds, we take a look back at how the former California Golden Bears did in their 2020 season debuts. Most notably, the former Bear quarterbacks manning the shows in Green Bay and Los Angeles were each victorious on Sunday.
Aaron Rodgers led the Green Bay Packers to a dominant, impressive victory over NFC North rival Minnesota Vikings, 43-34. Rodgers threw for 364 yards and four scores on 32-44 passing. He also added two yards on the ground but this was the Rodgers aerial show.
He led the Packers to 522 total yards and they averaged 6.9 yards per offensive play. They didn’t turn the ball over once with Rodgers at the helm and the majority of his passing yards came in the first three quarters before they were safely in the lead and coasted in the fourth.
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Alec Sundly Joins Men’s Soccer Staff
9/11/2020 - Cal Alum Was A Member Of The Bears' 2010 & 2013 NCAA Quarterfinal Teams
Fire And Water
9/10/2020 - Former Cal Swimmer Mike Thomas Facing New Challenge As Wildland Firefighter
Camryn Bynum To Declare For NFL Draft
9/6/2020 - Senior Cornerback Finishes Cal Career Ranked Fifth On School's All-Time List For Pass Breakups
Cal Track & Field add 33 athletes for 2020-21
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The Golden Bears add an incredible set of talented student-athletes for the 2020-21 school year The California Golden Bears are hard at work on the virtual recruiting trail and have announced the addition of 33 student-athletes to the track and field team for the 2020-21 school year. This is the first recruiting class of Robyne Johnson’s tenure as the leader of the Cal track and field program.
“This class is a testament to hard work by our staff to find a group of student-athletes that reflect the direction and vision of our program,” Johnson said. “We foresee many of these young men and women reaching the podium of the Pac-12 and on to a national level. We look forward to watching these student-athletes make their mark at Cal for years to come. Go Bears!”
Johnson is bringing in a slew of distance runners, as that clearly was a point of emphasis. Another point of emphasis also seems to be keeping great local talent on the west coast as of the distance Collapse
Golden Nuggets, 9/2: Pro Bears making strong debuts
9/2/2020 - The former Bear football players are making waves at preseason camp in the NFL The California Expand
9/2/2020 - The former Bear football players are making waves at preseason camp in the NFL The California Golden Bears certainly didn’t have the most players drafted in the most recent NFL draft. However, if some of the preseason hype is real, they’ll certainly have perhaps at least one of the most impactful rookies come the open of the NFL season.
With no preseason games set for this season due to the coronavirus pandemic, we’re left with just training camp, preseason camp and fall practice reports to go off of.
And if we’re to believe what we read, we’re in line for a big season of near-immediate impact from Ashtyn Davis.
According to multiple reports from beat writers and team insiders for the New York Jets, the former Cal safety is already making big plays with his new team.
Have to say, he looks pretty good in Gang Green.
3⃣2⃣ pic.twitter.com/JNxyWngqCZ— Cal Athletics (@CalAthletics) August 31, 2020
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Dr. Bineti Vitta Joins Cameron Institute
9/1/2020 - UC Davis Alum Is Director Of Career Development
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