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JeriAnn May's avatar

Thank you for providing more insight. I enjoy being able to have a dialog about my Bears! So when I ask questions, I’m not judging, rather wanting to understand better. I’m a big football fan, but having never played the sport, there are many parts of the game I’m not aware of.

Also, it’s me as a very long time Bear fan being very sensitive to the ups and many downs with being said Cal football fan. And this transfer portal freaks me out. It can be good for Cal, but also bad...

Other questions: I too get nervous about Ott leaving since he is sooo good. Do you think he is good with not knowing for sure who he’ll be working with at QB? They like to trust that QB-RB link is there right? I thought Mendoza stepped up big time when he had the fewest practice reps this year. More practice reps improves QB and the RB/TB/WR/TE right?

I do notice Mendoza gets his passes tipped a lot - resulting in more picks. I would imagine that is a big focus for Mendoza to work on.

Also, I am so glad Ott is staying, how much say do you think he gets in the QB? Man he is exciting to watch! And do we know why he is so loyal to Cal? It is refreshing to see that in both Ott and Mendoza. I have to keep reminding myself that they have this team/college commitment that is missing in college football these days...

I really am excited to see Mendoza, Ott, Cade, Reese, etc on Saturday...Go Bears! Burn the Bayou! 💙🏈💛🐻💙🔥💛🪓💙

P.s. sorry for previous comment typos...my iPad touchscreen is not working very well, and I type so fast I don’t see the typos...my bad for not proofreading before hitting send. I can’t curtail my excitement in having a dialog with other Bear fans who understands the trials and tribulations of being a long time fan...

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Justbear's avatar

Mendoza is the starter going into next season. But there will always be competition. Competition will make him better, and if anyone beats out Mendoza, then he should start. Ott is completely fine with that.

That said, we'll have to wait until after the Bowl game to see if more starters will enter the transfer portal, including Ott. I really hope he won't.

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