Cal fan site says 2 Bear NGs still haven't reported to practice. No official word.

SI says the Bear secondary may be number one in the nation.

Bruce G story today focuses on the Defense: Coach Tucker says our D Line is our strength. Looks like we have 5 seniors there, Ocansey back, Jamison listed as DL.

Tucker: "Bryce Rodgers had a really good off-season. He's a guy that … when he was in there for us last year, he was definitely a difference-maker. Strong against the run, over 300 pounds, but he can really pass rush. He emerged as a quiet leader for us."" [i.e., don't trust the roster # of 285#s.]

I wonder if Cade Peacock might redshirt?

Raiders play Thursday.

How about an unorthodox strategy? (It is a given protecting Maier is a top priority.)

Alternate in QB #2 at some point, if he is highly mobile. Different tempo, different options. Could neutralize their size. Early 3rd quarter might be interesting, no halftime for coaches to confer and strategize. Go super uptempo.

He would have had a 3rd catch if not for an underthrown ball. They're deep at WR, so its a battle; they could also keep him on a practice squad, or another team might pick him up.

In retrospect, that is shocking. In the second half we rammed one down their gullet from the 20, old school power run game. I think their excuse was they had 2s and 3s in the game

Is our O line improved over last year, cause we were limited vs Stanford. Parks a stud, we seem to have depth, knock on wood. Our main weapon was Doss.

Post of the Week?

Line play.

Stanford didn't beat us by 40, and they were top 10. Was Coach Shaw going light on us due to the Gould connection?

Berkeley fans not convinced yet the offense has improved much. QB play below average, lost RBs, and inconsistent play calling. Monster D. Some Cal fans think an average part of their defense, is run defense.

Were they all injured? I know freshman Cade Peacock was pressed into service ahead of schedule.

With all of the JC transfers, they seem to be keeping the roster fresh. Out with 2 tall wideouts, in with a lot of small-sized LBs and RBs (5'10", 185#s typical). My guess is more speed.

#2 ? Bear QB Modster / UCLA transfer, has eligibility issues. May miss 1-2 games, meaning Bears may only have one modestly proven QB.

A freshman NG, 6'5", 285, Brett Johnson, getting airplay in Berkeley. Very active.

Cade Peacock logged a year, Rogers back, and DE DeAndre Morgan, medical redshirt, added 40 pounds! Potential Beast.

Can we replace Moe's impact?

Doss already named MVP of the game!?

Doss with a 2nd grab. No drops? (Peterson underthrew one to Doss.)

Edit and the spacing / PDF conversion? I think same kinds of issues last year.

We held top-10 Stanford to 30. :grin:

Peterman has underthrown at least 3 passes, including a route where Doss had his man beat. Ugh. I hope the coaches realize that.

I saw RF Facey up close last year ... yoked forearms.

https://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/article/Raiders-Keelan-Doss-carries-chip-on-my-14294187.php

Doss carries a Chip on his Shoulder