Cal vs. UC-Davis Football Insta-Recap & Rate the Game: Cal scoots away with a 31-13 win over UC Davis
Cal vs. UC-Davis Football Insta-Recap & Rate the Game: Cal scoots away with a 31-13 win over UC Davis
A much needed second half heading into Auburn
After an ugly first half, the California Golden Bears got it together. UC Davis seemingly did what they wanted in the first half, out gaining Cal 234-109 by halftime. The second half for Cal is a whole other story as the defense shook off the rust by getting consistent pressure on Miles Hastings and the offense started to put together some consistent drives with Fernando Mendoza under center. Wide Receiver Nyziah Hunter broke on to the scene with his first career reception and touchdown as a Golden Bear en route to a victory over the Aggies. Up next for Cal, at Jordan-Hare Stadium against the Auburn Tigers.
Quick Hits:
Cal shut out UC Davis in the second half
RB Jaydn Ott limped off for Cal and did not return
WR Jonathan Brady was hit hard and did not return
The defensive line in particular stepped up in the second half
Ryan Coe made all of his kicks
Cal will need to be more consistent in every facet if they want to pull the upset in Auburn
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My dollar opinion. I understand, that teams like UC Davis, you want to try certain situations before you have to play tougher games, but why not soften up their offense and defense by making their qb very uncomfortable by playing a simple base and blitzing the hell out of qb. Correct me if I am wrong but we didn't start blitzing til later in the game. That should have been KEEP IT SIMPLE so kids can gain confidence and settle down. All that defensive stunting can wait later in the game. That's it. On offense, stop all that passing because your keeping their DL fresh and the other guys start saying we can play with these guys. The first series snap Ott gets 5yds running, then a pass on 2nd down, then its 3rd swing pass to the flat, drive is dead, WHY? Run the ball! Just run the ball right at them til you wear them down (we have the line to do it). Then, play call some situations you like to run in the game. First unit should have never played as long as they did. I hope Chancellor Lyons is watching! Eight years, its time to start having winning records, too much money at stake! This game should have been a blow out!
McDonald, Vatikani, Grayes, Merriweather, Ott, Calloway, all injured and none of us knew till yesterday. Time to get back on anti depressants