Golden Bears Picked Fourth in Pac-10 Preseason Media Poll Jul 29, 2008
Berkeley - The University of California football team was picked to finish fourth according to the 2008 Pacific-10 Conference preseason media poll released on Thursday. Five-time defending conference champion USC was a near-unanimous choice to win the league title. (Calbears.com)
Sons of Montana, Gretzky together on California football team Jul 21, 2008
Trevor Gretzky (left) and Nick Montana have drawn the paparazzi to Oaks Christian High. Past Month's Most Commented Stories. (Longview Daily News, WA)
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Sons of Montana, Gretzky together on California football team. Sunday, July 20, 2008 11:31 PM PDT. (Longview Daily News, WA)
BC Releases 2008 Football Schedule Jul 18, 2008
It'll be the first game in a long rivalry between the two schools that they're calling the "Battle of the Valley." BC will also be in a new conference in 2008, called the National Northern Conference of the Southern California Football Association. Renegades 2008 Schedule. (KERO 23, CA)
Comcast Sports Net West To Broadcast Three Cal Football Games Jul 17, 2008
BERKELEY - Comcast Sports Net West (CSN West) is scheduled to televise three California football games this fall, the school announced Wednesday. CSN West, Cal's local television partner, will broadcast the home game against Colorado State (Sept. (Pac-10.org)
Bulldogs release 2008 football schedule Jun 11, 2008
Hancock is now aligned with the newly christened Southern California Football Association, which has absorbed the Western State Conference, Mission Conference and Foothill. The new conferences are designed for competitive balance which should provide the best team for the state championship. (Santa Maria Times)
Makinde a name to watch May 21, 2008
A frequent misconception is that the University of Southern California football team only pursues the four and five-star prospects. But, as is the case with Phoenix (Ariz. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cal Football Single-Game Ticket Information Now Available May 20, 2008
BERKELEY - Single-game tickets for 2008 California football games will be available as early as June 3 for various Golden Bear donor groups. The general public will have its first opportunity to purchase tickets on July 15. (Calbears.com)
Cal Football Offers Fantasy Camp May 14, 2008
BERKELEY - The California football team is offering men ages 21 and older an opportunity to live out the ultimate fantasy of being a Golden Bear on the grid iron for a day in its annual Cal Football Men's Fantasy camp on Saturday, June 7. The cost of the camp is $300. (Calbears.com)
Minimum of Two Cal Football Games To Air on ABC/ESPN/ESPN2 May 3, 2008
BERKELEY - A minimum of two California football games have been selected for broadcast on ABC/ESPN/ESPN2, the Pac-10 announced on Friday. Cal's season-opening home game with Michigan State (Aug. (Calbears.com)
Following the Process Apr 23, 2008
California Bears Football: BearTerritory. Football Recruit Search. (Cal Sports -- Rivals.com)
Alameda, Redwood seniors top tennis ranks Apr 22, 2008
Football officials needed: The Northern California Football Officials Association will hold it annual spring meeting May 6, at Mills-Millbrae High. Anyone interested in attending and becoming an official can send an e-mail to. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Fresno Edison Trio Named All-American's Apr 19, 2008
When talking about California football, most of the attention, and deservedly so, is focused on SoCal. But McDonald said that his players, and teams from the past, have had every bit the talent, just never the attention. (The Insiders -- California Prep)
Shining Walk-On Apr 16, 2008
Often the talk about position battles on the University of Southern California football team centers around which 5-star player will reach his potential or which 4-star can step-up and prove himself. But on Saturday afternoon at Howard Jones Field, when the first-team defense dropped into its nickel package, a no-star cornerback trotted into the defensive huddle, next to guys like , and. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)
Corp is Confident Apr 13, 2008
is the proverbial 'man in the middle' for the University of Southern California football team. As a redshirt freshman, Corp spent last season learning all he could about playing quarterback for, arguably, the nation's premier college football team. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)
Free Cal Athletic Events on Saturday For Cal Day Apr 11, 2008
California football fans will have the opportunity to get a sneak-peek at the 2008 Golden Bears at Memorial Stadium as Peterson Tractor presents a free open practice - the only open-to-the-public practice of the spring season for Cal. The practice is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m.. In addition to the Golden Bears being in action, highlights include the first availability of the 2008 Official Gameday Football Shirt, free food for the first 500 fans (starting at 11 a.m.) and a surplus equipment... (Calbears.com)
Practice Insider: Hearing from Havili Apr 9, 2008
Coming off an aggressive scrimmage Sunday afternoon, the University of Southern California football team practiced the only way it knew how Tuesday night, at full-tilt. Head Coach Pete Carroll called it a, "good, hard working day," as players continue to fluctuate up and down the depth chart. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)
Harrah's Entertainment Names Four Additional Members to Board of Directors Apr 9, 2008
He was an All-American for the University of Southern California football team and All-Pro wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League when the Steelers won four Super Bowls. A member of the college and pro football Halls of Fame, Swann was a broadcaster for ABC Sports, chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Republican candidate for governor of Pennsylvania. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Practice Insider: Special look at special teams Apr 5, 2008
It's special teams; often neglected, always important and now, more than ever, a pressing concern for the University of Southern California football team. Inside: Carroll comments on snapping woes, punter Greg Woidneck weighs in and a John from Cincinnati reference. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)
The greatest fro on Earth Apr 4, 2008
He came by his love of sports honestly: he was an aspiring soccer professional by age 10 and a fixture on the sidelines of University of Southern California football games. "I've always loved sports and played a lot of basketball in high school," Ferrell says. (Sydney Morning Herald)
High school hoop stars to play in Columbia games Apr 3, 2008
On the dark-jerseyed large roster are Bryce Gerhardt of Oakdale, Booker Hinton and Joe Napoleon of Downey, Jeff Horne of Johansen, Efrem Harris and Gavin Souza of Turlock, Philip Etcheverry of Los Banos, Kris Beck and Darius Turner of West, Adonis Brown of Sierra, Brett Sayad of Ceres, Adam Lewallen of Pitman, Daniel McCellan and Chipper Lemo of Modesto, and University of California football recruit Jarrett Sparks of Merced. The coach will be Scott Thomason from Sierra of Manteca. (The Union Democrat)
Practice Insider: Defense Dominates Apr 2, 2008
On a national day of pranks and laughter, the defense of the University of Southern California football team wasn't joking around. The Trojan defenders came out with an intensity and focus that would rival bowl week, and the offense paid the price with multiple turnovers, a few punishing blows and some choice words back-and-forth. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)
Golden Bears Open Spring Football Practice Apr 2, 2008
BERKELEY - The California football team opened its much-anticipated spring practice schedule on Monday afternoon at Memorial Stadium. With head coach declaring open battles at essentially every position on the field, the Golden Bears expect to have a spirited and competitive 15-practice schedule. (Calbears.com)
Spring practice opens Apr 1, 2008
Date: Apr 1, 2008 On a chilly Monday afternoon at Memorial Stadium, the California football team began preparation for the 2008 season with its first day of spring practice. While the players mostly ran drills during the two-and-a-half hour session, many eyes were focused on the quarterbacks as Nate Longshore and Kevin Riley began their battle for the starting quarterback position. (GoCyberBears.com)
Spring Football Practice Opens Today Apr 1, 2008
MACK IS BACK All-America center announced on January 8 that he will return for his senior season with the California football team. Mack earned All-America honors from multiple entities, including first-team recognition by The Sporting News. (Calbears.com)
Glue guy Garrett Green Mar 23, 2008
The University of Southern California football team has built a reputation over the last few years as a program designed around only the four- and five-star recruits; only taking guys with talent that puts them on the fast track to the NFL. But with all teams you need 'glue guys', players that do the dirty work and keep the team together. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)
2008 Cal Football Season Tickets On Sale Thursday Mar 15, 2008
BERKELEY - California football fans that did not have season tickets in 2007 will have their first opportunity to purchase Golden Bear season tickets on Thursday, March 13, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Season-ticket renewals have continued to sell at a high pace in 2008 with over 10,000 renewed in the first two weeks of availability. Cal students can purchase 2008 student season tickets on Thursday as well. (Calbears.com)
The Friday Inside Scoop Mar 8, 2008
Football Recruit Search. Basketball Recruit Search. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
Some programs find ways to overcome Feb 20, 2008
But none faced the daunting task that the Beavers must overcome convincing California football prospects to leave their home state and play college football in Corvallis. Oregon State and several other schools around the country are located in areas that produce few high-caliber prospects, don't boast the greatest facilities and don't have unlimited budgets. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cal Football Sends Seven Players to NFL Combine This Week Feb 20, 2008
The California football team has seven players who have earned invites to the event. The Golden Bears who earned invitations to the combine are safety , running back , offensive lineman , wide receiver , wide receiver , punter and tight end. (Calbears.com)
Ferrell makes players crack up Feb 13, 2008
"He was very, very nice," Lee said of Ferrell, an avid Southern California football fan. "We got to talk to him a little bit right before we went on. We got to take a picture with him. He was a great guy, real genuine.". (Daily Collegian, PA)
Jeff Tedford to Speak at Bancroft Hotel on Wednesday Feb 13, 2008
BERKELEY - , the head coach of the California football team is scheduled to speak to fans at the Bancroft Hotel on Wednesday, Feb. 13. The event is co-sponsored by the Bear Insider and Cal Athletics. (Calbears.com)
2008 Football Signing Day Central Feb 9, 2008
placed on all-Southern California team by Southern California Football Coaches Association and Orange County Register ... placed on all-Southern California team by the Southern California Football Coaches Association and Orange County Register ... placed on all-Southern California team by Southern California Football Coaches Association and Orange County Register. (Und.com)
California Football Adds 21 Newcomers for 2008 Feb 7, 2008
BERKELEY - Five high school All-Americans highlight a 21-player signing class for the University of California football program, head coach announced on Wednesday. The Golden Bears have added 19 high school stars, as well as two junior-college transfers. (Calbears.com)
2008 Signees Feb 7, 2008
California Football 2008 Signing Class ... California Football 2008 Signing Class. (Calbears.com)
Uona Kaveinga Commits...Sort Of Feb 6, 2008
A highly prized California football recruit choosing between the USC Trojans, a perennial national championship contender, and the BYU Cougars, a reemerging non-BCS powerhouse, announced his final and firm commitment Tuesday night to his father in a somewhat unorthodox setting. Bishop Taumoelau Kaveinga of the Westchester 3rd (Tongan) Ward in the Inglewood LDS Stake met Tuesday night with his son, , for a private one-on-one meeting at his church office as he does with all his youth ... (TotalBlueSports.com)
Freeman, Hoffman receive All-State football honors from Cal-Hi Sports Jan 29, 2008
Cal-Hi Sports has been ranking California football teams for 29 years. Their rankings are part of the criteria used in CIF State Bowl Game selections. (Daily Triplicate)
2007 GSP All-Northern California FB Team Jan 15, 2008
com presents the All-Northern California Football Team for 2007 ... Here is a look at the All-Northern California Football Team for 2007. (The Insiders -- California Prep)
Bolts Bounce Titans, Advance to Indy Jan 7, 2008
Southern California football fans are all too familiar with the Bush Push, when pushed teammate into the end zone for a game-winning score against in 2005. If had a name that was easier to rhyme, his play might have earned a similar moniker. (ChargersUpdate.com)
Tedford Announces Coaching Staff Changes Jan 7, 2008
BERKELEY - The University of California football program has hired two new coaches, head coach announced on Sunday. Frank Cignetti, Jr., has been hired as the Golden Bears' offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, while will join the program as its defensive backs coach. (Calbears.com)
Deboskie picks Cal Jan 4, 2008
Chandler Hamilton High running back Covaughn Deboskie, who graduated a semester early, will get a head start on his California football career by enrolling for the spring semester so he can participate in spring workouts, Hamilton coach Steve Belles said. Deboskie, who also considered Arizona State and Stanford, can't sign his letter of intent until the signing period for high school seniors begins next month. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Thames breaking records Jan 2, 2008
California Football Recruiting. Highest Rated Commitments/Signees. (Cal Sports -- Rivals.com)
The A-list of idiots Dec 24, 2007
BROWNED OFF: A California football coach, upset by the contentiousness of a match, went onto the pitch after the game and pulled down his pants, mooning the opposing team. Did we mention that the other team consisted of 14- and 15-year-old girls. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Bears Add Kamaron Yancy Dec 22, 2007
BERKELEY - The University of California football team has added junior-college standout Kamaron Yancy to its program for the 2008 season, head coach announced on Friday. Yancy will enroll in school in January and take part in spring drills with the Bears. (Calbears.com)
Cal eyes numerous JC talents Dec 17, 2007
After a complicated, thoroughly two-sided season that involved one of the nation's top rankings followed by an implausible breakdown, the University of California football program appears to have made a notable shift in their recruiting tactics as they build their 2008 class. Although the Bears have verbal commitments from 10 prep prospects, plus talented JUCO prospect Verran Tucker, look for plenty of more JUCO's in the latter half of the class. (Cal Sports -- Rivals.com)
Vulcans come up a tad short Dec 16, 2007
"They were a part of the most successful team in the history of California football.". Most of the team will have a chance to improve on this year's record-breaking season, as only eight starters graduate. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
All-Academic Team Dec 14, 2007
California Football Boasts Eleven Academic All-Conference Selections :: Alex Mack is a first-team selection ... California Football Boasts Eleven Academic All-Conference Selections ... Berkeley - Eleven members of the California football team were selected for Pac-10 All-Academic honors, including junior center (legal studies), who garnered a first-team selection, the league office announced on Wednesday. (Calbears.com)
Cal All-Pac-10 Selections Dec 14, 2007
California Football Lands Twelve on the All-Pac-10 Teams :: Justin Forsett and Alex Mack named first-team all-conference ... California Football Lands Twelve on the All-Pac-10 Teams. (Calbears.com)
Brandon Misener: All Things Come To An End Dec 11, 2007
I have been praising the California football team all season long, saying they looked to be the best team to come out of the Northeast Region in a very long time. For much of the game, it looked like California would be the first Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference team to advance to the championship game since Bloomsburg in 2000. (Kpmariners.com)
Cal Announces Team Awards Dec 11, 2007
California Football Announces its Annual Team Awards :: Golden Bears hold team banquet at the Marriott in Oakland on Sunday night ... California Football Announces its Annual Team Awards ... Berkeley - The University of California football program held its annual team banquet on Sunday night at the Oakland Marriott Civic Center, paying tribute to this year's seniors, as well as announcing a host of team awards to various individuals. (Calbears.com)
Annual Football Awards Dec 5, 2007
BERKELEY - The University of California football program held its annual team banquet on Sunday night at the Oakland Marriott Civic Center, paying tribute to this years seniors, as well as announcing a host of team awards to various individuals ... 2007 California Football Team AwardsDink Artal Award (player best exemplifying Cal spirit). (GoCyberBears.com)
Bears Collect Honors Dec 1, 2007
BERKELEY - Juniors and highlight recent honors for the California football team. Jackson was recognized as an All-American as an all-purpose player by the American Football Coaches Association while Mack has been elected as a finalist for the Rimington Trophy, which honors the nation's top center. (Calbears.com)
District Spotlight: Long, strange trip brought Langley grad to California football Nov 29, 2007
Search post-gazette NOW. The road to California University of Pennsylvania from Langley High School was filled with detours until the day Gary Butler took an unexpected ride with his father, Charles. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
California Renews its Rivalry Against Stanford in the 110th Big Game Nov 21, 2007
2007 CALIFORNIA FOOTBALL Saturday, December 1; 4 p.m. (PT) California (6-5, 3-5 Pac-10) vs. Stanford (3-7, 2-6 Pac-10) Stanford, Calif ... The DeSean Effect has returned six punts for touchdowns in his California football career ... Joe Roth Honored The California football team donned special "throwback" uniforms in its game vs. USC to pay honor to one if its all-time greats. (Calbears.com)
California youth football wraps up another season Nov 15, 2007
So there is a very bright future for California football. Brant added, For three straight years we have had excellent sixth grade classes. (California Democrat, MO)
Golden Bears Travel Northwest to Face Huskies Nov 13, 2007
2007 CALIFORNIA FOOTBALL Saturday, November 17; 12:30 p.m. (PT) California (6-4, 3-4 Pac-10) vs. Washington (3-7, 1-6 Pac-10) Seattle, Wash ... Joe Roth Honored The California football team donned special "throwback" uniforms in its game vs. USC to pay honor to one if its all-time greats ... The DeSean Effect has returned six punts for touchdown in his California football career. (Calbears.com)
Golden Bears Honor Memory of Joe Roth With Throwback Uniforms Nov 11, 2007
Berkeley - The University of California football team will wear special "throwback" uniforms today to honor one if its all-time greats. The uniforms, which reflect the gear worn by All-American quarterback Joe Roth in 1975, were designed specially by Nike. (Calbears.com)
Washington Game to Kickoff at 12:30 p.m. Nov 10, 2007
BERKELEY - This year, for the first time in program history, every California football game will be televised. The Pacific-10 Conference announced on Monday that the Cal-Washington game on Nov. 17 in Seattle will be broadcast by ABC, completing the full schedule of television broadcasts for the Golden Bears. (Calbears.com)
Game 10: The Weekender Nov 9, 2007
Now, against a decent California football team playing in front of a packed, hostile house, the Trojans must answer that question. And they should be able to, as long as they protect the football and keep the Bears' special teams stalwarts in check. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)
Racial taunts, eggs, rocks mar game Nov 8, 2007
Michael McCarron, president of the Northern California Football Officials Association, said that an incident report has been filed with the commissioner of the Central Coast Section by the head referee at the game concerning the streaking and egging incidents. He said no official at the game heard any racial or remarks on the field. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Thomas DeCoud - A Family Affair Nov 8, 2007
It is 6:00 p.m. in Memorial Stadium, and nightfall quickly settles in on another California football practice. Senior safety has his sights set on an overthrown pass. (Calbears.com)
Golden Bears Return Home To Entertain Washington State on Saturday Oct 30, 2007
2007 CALIFORNIA FOOTBALL Saturday, November 3; 7 p.m. (PT) California (5-3, 2-3 Pac-10) vs. Washington State (3-5, 1-4 Pac-10) Berkeley, Calif ... The DeSean Effect has returned six punts for touchdown in his California football career ... Cal Picked 2nd in Pac-10 Media Poll For the fourth consecutive season the University of California football team was picked to finish second in the Pac-10 Media Poll released on July 26. (Calbears.com)
Perry debates distance Oct 11, 2007
Martin Luther King, he was a without an official scholarship offer from a thriving University of Southern California football team, while his home town team was in the midst of their own struggles. (To continue reading this article you must be a subscriber. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)
USC view of UA may be too rosy Oct 9, 2007
TUCSON - Southern California football coach Pete Carroll is talking up Arizona as some kind of juggernaut. He says the Wildcats' defensive front is the best the Trojans have faced so far and that UA tailback Nick Grigsby and quarterback Willie Tuitama rival any of USC's offensive threats. (AZCentral -- Sports)
DeSa and Young Leave Their Mark on Cal Football Oct 9, 2007
Wide receivers , and have become household names for California football fans over the past two seasons, providing several highlights and memorable moments on the field ... And the lessons learned from being part of the California football experience will be invaluable for the rest of their lives. (Calbears.com)
