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Dining in Hell: Cal-Michigan State Preview

Eight weeks to kickoff. A tantilizingly short eight weeks. Thankfully while we have a long and warm summer to bask in before we get there…oh wait, you mean this damned city is currently undergoing frigid fifty degree weather? That students are wearing sweaters instead of sundresses? That everyone is cold and implacable to one another […]

Posted by: Avinash on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

Can He Still Ghost Ride?

In the grand tradition of smooth public relations, Marshawn Lynch’s vehicular saga concludes on a Friday afternoon. Marshawn has issued a public statement, pleaded guilty to “failing to use due care towards a pedestrian,” and received a whopping $150 fine. The only punishment of any consequence is that Marshawn has to surrender his brand new […]

Posted by: Tony on Saturday, June 28th, 2008

BREAKING: Cal Starting Quarterback Announced

Given all the buzz behind Nate Longshore and Kevin Riley, Jeff Tedford has made a surprise decision about who his quarterback will be at a special 9 am press conference early this morning. “After much deliberation…

Posted by: Avinash on Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Faster Than Your Average Bear

With all signs still pointing towards Jahvid Best being fully recovered for next year, and it looking like the Bears will have at least one RB with gametime experience, I found myself asking “hey, how good is Jahvid Best anyway?” My general impression is “quite good.” But with only one truncated season to judge, its […]

Posted by: Tony on Thursday, June 12th, 2008

POWE-ND

So I just got back from Vegas, and despite all the money I’ve lost right now, I feel quite vindicated. While some of you doubters might have thought that the NBA Finals was the Powe-show, I don’t think any of you are doubting now. [youtube NWy1gcJ9d_0] Oh yeah. As we get ready for Game 3, […]

Posted by: Avinash on Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

The Bears Are Hiding (Links for 06/04)

There is still no big update on the Lynch investigation, but it is looking grimmer the longer time goes by. Check the Buffalo Rumblings link below for more details. Buffalo Rumblings: If Lynch positively absolutely wasn’t anywhere in the area–much less in the vehicle–I can’t see a rationale for him not stating publicly that he […]

Posted by: Avinash on Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

Breaking News: Marshawn Lynch’s Car Involved in Hit-and-Run

This sadly does not involve a football cart, Beast Mode, or a stampeding herd of bison. Nope, this is serious business. Multiple sources tell 2 On Your Side that the Buffalo Police Department is investigating a hit and run accident involving a car registered to Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch. Sources close to the […]

Posted by: Avinash on Sunday, June 1st, 2008

Women’s Field Hockey Profile: Andrea Lo, Part III

Today we conclude our three part piece covering the women’s field hockey team with upcoming senior Andrea Lo. If you’re new, you can catch up by reading Part I and Part II here. In this part we discuss the team dynamic, her favorite experiences and the bright future of this team. We’ll be back to […]

Posted by: Avinash on Friday, May 30th, 2008

Should College Athletes be Booed?

So I’m staring at pictures of 3-4 defenses, trying to dissect what exactly to expect from next year’s defensive them, when Hydrotech comes along and troutslaps me with these nuggets from the San Francisco meeting. *Tedford emphasized that no player on the team should ever get booed. The players are giving their best and have […]

Posted by: Avinash on Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

The Bears Are Roaring: Week of 5/21

Big movement brewing to Gold Out Memorial Stadium (with the students in blue to have a Gold C form the stadium). I was thinking about travelling next fall, but if the fans keep on coming up with great suggestions like this, I might just buy season tickets. I’ll have to ponder it. DeSean Jackson sits […]

Posted by: Avinash on Wednesday, May 21st, 2008