gazettetimes.com - 24 days ago
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Two of the most dynamic running backs in the nation face off Saturday when the Oregon State football team plays California in a Pacific-10 Conference game. OSU's Jacquizz Rodgers and Cal's Jahvid Best were the top two ball carriers in the Pac-10 last season and they've kept up similar paces this ...
espn.go.com - 22 days ago
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Posted by ESPN.com's Ted Miller How does a
team define a successful season? Here's a guess that...
both California's and Oregon State's definitions includes a victory this weekend. Considering that they are meeting in Berkeley on Saturday, the ...
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Cal-Oregon State a measuring stick for their season
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mercurynews.com - 22 days ago
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BERKELEY, Calif. Two years after his fourth-quarter mistake
against Oregon State cost California a shot at becoming...
the top-ranked team in the nation, Kevin Riley can't escape the images of his blunder. At least now the Golden Bears senior quarterback ...
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Cal QB looking to erase bad memory against Beavers
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Golden Nuggets: "Hey everybody, I'm on TV!"
California Golden Blogs —
... Best checks in at 4th in Wilner's list of top-10 Pac-10 tailbacks. Though Wilner calls him the top-talent and the top pro prospect in the Pac-10, he says Best's impact has been minimal in several games so far.
Jahvid Best is one of three Pac-10 players who are Maxwell Award semifinalists. The Maxwell Award goes to the nation's best player.
GazetteTimes has an article comparing stats of Best and Quizz.
Oregon ...
Gazette Times: Quizz vs. Best make interesting matchup in Beavers game
California Golden Bear Football News —
... season with a shoulder injury. Best gained 1,580 yards with an 8.1-yard average per carry and scored 15 touchdowns. However, Rodgers had done enough to be voted by the coaches the conference offensive player of the year. He gained 1,243 yards and scored 11 touchdowns. "They are both in their own way tremendous players," Riley said. "That's the unique thing about great backs. They have ability, and have a knack for seeing." Link to rest of article. ...
Cliff: Saturday football reading
Cliff Kirkpatrick —
BERKELEY, Calif. – Even on the the road I’m still waking up early, and I don’t have to. Those children have me trained.
Oh well, time to catch up on some reading and watch some football in preparation for the Oregon State game later today against No. 23 Cal.
First off, the above video is an OSU gem. It’s from back in 1999 when the Beavers ended 28 years of losing seasons with a victory over Cal. It’s fitting to bring up against 10 years later. Here’s the GT’s story on the last 10 years. It ran back in the bye week.
Here’s are some links for you ...
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Cal running back Jahvid Best missed practice Wednesday with what doctors told him was a "mild concussion," but Best anticipates playing Saturday against Oregon State. Best sustained his injury Saturday against Arizona State, though he wasn't diagnosed ...
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Star California tailback Jahvid Best has been carted off the field after he landed on the back of his head when he leapt more than 5 feet in the air and flipped over a defender to score a touchdown in the second quarter against Oregon State on ...