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DBD 2026-06-10: Seattle

The Emerald City

11 hrs ago

DBD 2026-06-09: Spurs

Jun 9

Cal Defensive Lineman Jericho Johnson Brought Everything He Learned at Oregon With Him

The defensive lineman traded Eugene for the Bay Area and found the best of both worlds.

Jun 8 • Write For California Staff

DBD 2026-06-08: Knickerbockers

The name traces back to the 17th-century Dutch settlers who arrived in New Amsterdam (now New York) and wore traditional baggy breeches.

Jun 8 • heyalumnigo

Cal Flips Oklahoma's Four Star WR Demare Dezurn

Charles Davis III's Teammate Out of Westlake Stay in California

Jun 8 • Piotr Le

Cal Kicker Towns McGough Left Auburn for the West Coast and Found Exactly What He Needed

The placekicker had never been west of Texas. Now he's driving to church in Concord, kicking at Cal and grounded in something bigger than percentages.

Jun 7 • Write For California Staff

Highly Coveted Three Star Safety Jeovanni Henley Picks Cal

Cal beats BYU, Penn State, Texas, and Washington

Jun 6 • Piotr Le

Cal Long Snapper David Bird Came Back To Be Part Of Something

The long snapper left for Alabama, learned something bigger than football, and returned to Berkeley ready to finish what he started.

Jun 6 • Write For California Staff

Emmanuel Okoye First Watched Football at 17, Now He's Ready to Wreak Havoc at Cal

The Nigeria native went from a basketball court to an NFL Academy camp to Berkeley, and he's only getting started.

Jun 5 • Write For California Staff

DBD 2026-06-05: Puzzles

Welcome to the DBD, a Write for California community board where one can talk about anything – Cal-related or off-topic.

Jun 5 • heyalumnigo

Cal Edge Joshua Pierce Had A Long Journey To Get To Berkeley

The edge rusher took the long road from Campbell University to Berkeley, and he's not taking a moment of it for granted.

Jun 4 • Write For California Staff

DBD 2026-06-04: Sorry

Welcome to the DBD, a Write for California community board where one can talk about anything – Cal-related or off-topic.

Jun 4 • heyalumnigo

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