Melina Myers-Imagn Images Cal and NC State find themselves in similar circumstances this week, with both programs in desperate need of a win to back on track for a bowl bid. Cal comes in losers of three straight, while the Pack has dropped two straight and three of four. Like the Pack, the Bears have had a hell of a time trying to run the ball—they’ve been held under … [Read more...] about Cal and NC State are both searching for a bounce-back win this week
The BTP degeneracy dungeon, Week 8
Photo by adoc-photos/Corbis via Getty Images We call that one The Clapper. Last week was an underwhelming 3-4 performance, so we’re buckling down in the dungeon, rolling up our sleeves, and making sure the accountant’s time in the Rat Room is extra bitey. NC State remains a 10-point underdog at Cal, and I’m still taking the Pack on this one. I’m mulling taking the … [Read more...] about The BTP degeneracy dungeon, Week 8
Tony Bennett, man without a country in the NIL era
Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images Bennett has called it quits at UVA. Tony Bennett abruptly announced his retirement from coaching at UVA this morning and was frank about his reasons why. You don’t see admissions like this very often: "I'm no longer the best coach to lead this program. ... And if you're going to do it, you better be all in.""There's still a way in … [Read more...] about Tony Bennett, man without a country in the NIL era
Week 8 Football: What to Watch
Photo by Nicholas Faulkner/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A look at games that might pique your interest Hey, now. Hang tough, State fans. It’s been a rough year, but... well, I can’t promise things will get better, but I can promise that there is still more football. So let’s make the most of it, because while you may not miss this NC State season when it’s … [Read more...] about Week 8 Football: What to Watch
Turns out Cal fans are the best friends we didn’t know we had
Gabe Mayberry-Imagn Images I didn’t know a whole lot about the Cal Bears or its fanbase headed into this fall, I will admit, but as Bears fans have garnered more attention on Twitter for all the meme-heavy work they do, I’ve noticed that we have a lot in common. For instance, did you know that Cal fans have a longstanding grudge against Mack Brown for the lobbying he … [Read more...] about Turns out Cal fans are the best friends we didn’t know we had