The Top Five Reasons Why Cal Will Win The Pac-10 Football Title in 2009

1. Defense wins championships in the Pac-10   Even with the loss of Zack Follett, Worrell Williams, and Anthony Felder, the Cal Bears defensive unit has all the makings of a very special unit in 2009.  "The Bears defense, dare we say it, in a conference lorded over by USC, might actually end up as the Pac-10’s best unit." -ESPN's Ted Miller The Bears "Bend but don't break" defensive philosophy shows in the fact that while the unit finished fourth in yards given up per game, the Bears gave up less than 20 points per game in 2008 (second only to USC). Cal finished ahead of USC in Red Zone defensive statistics. Cal returns eight starters from it's defensive unit of last year. Cal's defensive front is rock solid and their secondary is completely intact from last season, with likely All-American Syd'Quan Thompson as the units leader. As stated earlier.  Defense wins championships in the Pac-10. Look for the Bears to finish number one in defense next season.  ... (link)