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Nick Kranz's avatar

I literally cannot remember the last time Cal had two credible pass catching tight ends. It would have to have been at some point in the Tedford era.

Justbear's avatar

Well last year we had Endries and Dyches. Dyches did not put up big numbers but he was a good pass catcher.

Before that, maybe Richard Rodgers and Stephen Anderson? They were "inside receivers"

Nick Kranz's avatar

Yeah that's fair I'm probably underrating Dyches, who unfortunately had pretty limited production at Cal in part due to injury issues.

Take off that Red Shirt's avatar

Ya I was gonna say Endries and Dyches for the 4 game he was healthy lol!

Blondiesandtopdog's avatar

Two big tight ends and Ian Strong - big (literally) targets for JKS which is a welcome change after having to throw to De Jesus (big heart short stature) all the time

LosAltosOski's avatar

I think this is more than progress. This is the resulting outcome from elite recruiters.

Finn's avatar

Yes, outstanding recruiting and the BANK of CALIFORNIA is now open ;-)

clawsandeffect's avatar

I'm nervous. This program isn't supposed to have nice things! Battered Bear Syndrome is hard to deprogram 🥴

CalBear’19's avatar

This! Haha. 👆🏽

Manny's avatar

Progress. Let's also work on keeping some of our own in the Portal

Bhec's avatar

The way these guys are bagging recruits those slots might get filled! The portal taketh and giveth but some might not be able to come back home.

Justbear's avatar

We just need Cade to come back and everyone else can stay in the portal

KetamineCal's avatar

I'm a bit worried that Cade already knows where he's headed (BYU rumored) because of his DNC tag. We don't have a LB coach announced yet, so we don't know what is happening behind the scenes. Portal is open until Jan 16 so I would assume we'll know soon (is it someone on a playoff team waiting until after this week's games? No clue.).

Cleancutmedia's avatar

at this rate, we'll probably hire the line coach from BYU to keep him.

oh nice recruit. I like him. who is his coach? hire him to bring him.

KetamineCal's avatar

Gonna need to turn Clark Kerr into coach housing at the rate we're adding them lol. Or even better Bowles!

GoldenBear88's avatar

TOSH!!!! TOSH!!!! TOSH!!!! Also, please find a way to keep Ulave on board.

KetamineCal's avatar

Between him and Mini, we should have some good production from the position! Go Bears, great recruiting!

Had a second of DTR flashbsck seeing his name and UCLA up there lol

LosAltosOski's avatar

It gives me great joy that this is a win vs the ucLOL

TKE Prytanis 79's avatar

Holy shit….and I thought we had problems. But frankly, the fact that there is not a similar clamor here from the academic side is the direct result of Chancellor Lyon’s leadership, where he has made it clear we can expect and frankly deserve both academic and athletic excellence.

Cleancutmedia's avatar

the main reason i like this..

red zone targets.

we got BIG TALL TARGETS who can go over people.

Ian Strong is 6'5" too

if all fails these guys can throw Jesus up in the air to catch it high.

justbearly's avatar

More great news, is this fun or what?

Toohandy's avatar

When it comes to short yardage power running game, the use of 2 or more TE's is getting to be popular for added large blockers and out numbering defensive fronts. Great commit. GO BEARS!