Which Tedford Team Was Your Favorite?

Posted by: Avinash on Friday, June 13th, 2008

A simple question for every Blue and Gold fan out there. Which year produced your favorite Tedford team?

The 2002 team was the virgin experience. Kyle Boller, the beginning of Geoff MacArthur’s productive career, good offensive production.

The 2003 team struggled with what one might call a sophomore slump. Took Rodgers about half the season to find his range and the offense was in a funk. A transitional year IMHO.

The 2004 team should have gone to the Rose Bowl. Easily the most complete team, with some amazing defensive maulings and offensive efficiency, all with Aaron Rodgers at his apex.

The 2005 team retained much of the defensive side of the ball while breaking ground with a wealth of green offensive talent. Although a certain quarterback was the source of much controversy throughout the year. Steve Levy just had way too much liquid courage.

In terms of pure athletic individual talent, the 2006 team cannot be matched. Three defensive playmakers, Lynch and Forsett tagging up in the backfield, and we haven’t even gotten to our receiving corps. The quarterback play was alright.

The 2007-08 team…well, we know what happened to them. But definitely the most talented offensive team. At least, potential-wise.

So vote in the poll on the side and expand in the comments–which Tedford team was your favorite?



Topics: Cal Football, Coaches, Q&A, Teams

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HydroTech · 877 weeks ago

Well, obviously the 2004 team easy to like considering they were so dominant. But I sort of liked the 2002 "virgin" experience, and the 2006 team. The 2002 team was so fun to watch because that was my first year, and because it became very obvious that Tedford was special. The hope of the team's 70 point opener win and the upset of Michigan State set the tone of the team for the next 2 years. And the 2006 team, while not as dominant as the 2004 team, came extremely close to the Rose Bowl. Desean Jackson was a thrill to watch when he returned punts and BEAST MODE was incredible.
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Reno Bear · 876 weeks ago

The 2004 team with Rogers at the helm was the best Cal team since the 1991 Citrus bowl winning team. They should have gone to the Rose Bowl. They were set to go, but that little f**king weasel Mack Brown slithered his way through the BCS and stole the invitation from us. That year featured the great game against USC in LA. Although they lost the TV commentators said"the best team did not win today".
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ChicoDave · 876 weeks ago

2004. Chico Bears. Go Rogers. Go Cross. Exciting to see two local kids make good. Nothing to match that!
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ragnarok · 876 weeks ago

yeah, i've got to concur with the last two commenters: 2004 was my favorite team, although the '02 team will always have a special place in my heart for turning things around, and the '03 team for finally winning a bowl game.
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BeastMode · 876 weeks ago

I pretty much think everyone agrees, 2002 and 2004 were far and away the most enjoyable Tedford teams. The 2002 team was enjoyable because there were no expectations and they performed so well. The 2004 team was enjoyable because, at least in the regular season, the team was able to match the high expectations everyone placed on them. All of that said, my favorite game is the 2003 upset of USC.
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