Pac-10 Week 4 Notes and Observations: Cal Bears

Cal Bears 3-1 Overall (0-1 Conference)
This Week’s Score: Oregon 42 – Cal 3
Next Week’s Opponent: USC
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Cal Bears 3-1 Overall (0-1 Conference)
This Week’s Score: Oregon 42 – Cal 3
Next Week’s Opponent: USC
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Cal Bears 2-0 Overall (0-0 Conference)
This Week’s Score: Cal 59 – Eastern Washington 7
Next Week’s Opponent: @Minnesota
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In 2002, Jeff Tedford became Cal’s head coach. Prior to that time, he was known for his innovative passing offenses and unique ability to develop quarterbacks. But since Tedford’s arrival in Berkeley, Cal has been known more for its running game. The Bears have produced seven straight 1,000-yard rushers, which is the nation’s longest active streak. Former star running backs like J.J. Arrington, Marshawn Lynch, and Justin Forsett have all successfully transitioned into the NFL, and it probably won’t be long before another Cal runner joins them.
The Pac-10 will feature some of America’s most talented tailbacks this fall. In a conference full of stars, Cal may have the Best one of all.
Junior sensation Jahvid Best enters the 2009 season as a legitimate Heisman candidate. The electrifying Best ran for 1,580 yards and 15 touchdowns during a breakout sophomore campaign. He led the Pac-10 in rushing yards and finished 3rd nationally last season. His 1,580 yards are the second most in school history for a single season.

Jahvid Best leaves defenders feeling helpless
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