It was already 90 when I went out this morning but a light northerly breeze made it tolerable. Temp in the upper 90s now but the humidity has dropped below 50%.
I got my first Go Bears in a long while yesterday. Despite the heat I decided to go out in the afternoon. At an intersection a car waved me across. As I walked by the driver rolled down his window and said “nice beard.” (At this point I could pass for Santa if I wasn’t so skinny.) Then he noticed the Cal cap I was wearing and said “go cal, go bears.”
I'm glad he followed the (gulp) "Go Cal" with a "Go Bears." I find that people who say "Go Cal" are invariably new to Golden Bear fandom. Anyone who's been around for awhile knows the power of a hearty Go Bears!
The late Clint Evans, California's baseball head coach for 25 seasons, has become the first Golden Bear to be selected to the College Baseball Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2025.
The playing field is named for him - Evans Diamond. The naming of the stadium for Stu Gordon is only a few years old. Used to be just called Evans Diamond.
Former pitcher for the Bears, way back in the early sixties. I had the pleasure of meeting him at a game when he was being honored for his contributions to the program. Cal baseball is still alive in large part due to his dedication, including giving $$ but also organizing the effort to save the program.
The California men's soccer team will play a 15-game regular-season schedule in 2025 highlighted by six matches against teams that reached the 2024 NCAA Championship, six home games and eight ACC matches, head coach Leonard Griffin announced Monday.
BERKELEY – Chelsea Spencer has stepped down as California's head softball coach, Director of Athletics Jim Knowlton announced Monday.
Spencer spent the past five seasons guiding the Golden Bear program, including NCAA Tournament appearances in each of the past three years. Cal's postseason berth in 2023 snapped a five-year drought.
Wow, just as the new digs are being built. Cal is losing her firebrand dedication and competitive edge, in the midst of bringing the program back to prominence. I wonder what happened to lead her to this decision.
Thomas Catellanos has been shooting his mouth off over the past few days. You need to have confidence in yourself to be a QB, but he seems to have quite the ego.
It’s time for another edition of Oski Disciple’s quote of the day.
“I am not a political person. My involvement in the Free Speech Movement is religious and moral... I don't know what made me get up and give that first speech. I only know I had to. What was it Kierkegaard said about free acts? They're the ones that, looking back, you realize you couldn't help doing.” — Mario Savio
SHE BLINDED ME WITH...
That's a "no" from me, Hertz
https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-is-what-happens-when-hertzs-ai-scanner-finds-damage-on-your-rental
I love Hertz, but this scares me. I haven't seen it yet.
Looks similar to what Amazon uses to inspect their vans at the end of the day.
Hey white people - they found your oldest ancestor. Or at least part of him/her.
https://apnews.com/article/europe-human-ancestor-fossil-face-8cf87fb1730d45e35ca984af8b80a0a2
We're descending at about 94 mph. Things should be fine.
https://apnews.com/article/ispace-japan-moon-landing-crash-3598065a23f036d684ad8cd989791ad4
Cetecians have discovered backscratcher technology. Surely they are mere months away from nuclear weaspons.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/23/science/orca-kelp-tool-grooming
WEATHER
101 and humid. It is unsafe to be outside.
it is about the same in NYC which is not normal.
good thing HS graduation ceremony is indoors tomorrow afternoon
Ugh.
It was already 90 when I went out this morning but a light northerly breeze made it tolerable. Temp in the upper 90s now but the humidity has dropped below 50%.
THE LIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE
Let's check to see how Tesla's Robotaxis are doing in Austin.
Apropos, someone please do a proof of life check on Fire Starkey.
https://gizmodo.com/videos-show-tesla-robotaxis-swerving-hard-braking-for-cops-in-first-day-of-austin-launch-2000619035
What is the UK's equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize?
https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/confusion-giant-sausage-discovered-coventry-31912349
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR3VLXBvvmI
PRO
Dodgers, Giants, Ballers, and A's all are lazy and have the day off.
Excuse me. Who has been signed to a one-year contract and activated for tonight?
https://x.com/Mets/status/1937216680830111971
(ESPN) Jru traded back to Trail.Blazers
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45572537/celtics-trading-jrue-holiday-trail-blazers-sources-say
CAL
I got my first Go Bears in a long while yesterday. Despite the heat I decided to go out in the afternoon. At an intersection a car waved me across. As I walked by the driver rolled down his window and said “nice beard.” (At this point I could pass for Santa if I wasn’t so skinny.) Then he noticed the Cal cap I was wearing and said “go cal, go bears.”
I'm glad he followed the (gulp) "Go Cal" with a "Go Bears." I find that people who say "Go Cal" are invariably new to Golden Bear fandom. Anyone who's been around for awhile knows the power of a hearty Go Bears!
Funny you say that because the way he said it really seemed like he realized his faux pas.
[BASE] Clint Evans Inducted Into College Baseball Hall Of Fame
https://calbears.com/news/2025/6/23/clint-evans-inducted-into-college-baseball-hall-of-fame.aspx
The late Clint Evans, California's baseball head coach for 25 seasons, has become the first Golden Bear to be selected to the College Baseball Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2025.
I've never heard of him, but congratulations!
The playing field is named for him - Evans Diamond. The naming of the stadium for Stu Gordon is only a few years old. Used to be just called Evans Diamond.
Oh that's the name behind Evans Field! Cool. And I didn't know it was called Stu Gordon now. My next question is who is Stu Gordon?
Former pitcher for the Bears, way back in the early sixties. I had the pleasure of meeting him at a game when he was being honored for his contributions to the program. Cal baseball is still alive in large part due to his dedication, including giving $$ but also organizing the effort to save the program.
Thank you. I learned a lot today.
Clint Evans died in 1975.
So he'll probably be a no show.
Exactly.
[MSOC] Cal Men’s Soccer Announces 15-Game Slate
https://calbears.com/news/2025/6/23/mens-soccer-cal-mens-soccer-announces-15-game-slate.aspx
The California men's soccer team will play a 15-game regular-season schedule in 2025 highlighted by six matches against teams that reached the 2024 NCAA Championship, six home games and eight ACC matches, head coach Leonard Griffin announced Monday.
[SB] Spencer Steps Down As California Softball Coach
https://calbears.com/news/2025/6/23/spencer-steps-down-as-california-softball-coach.aspx
BERKELEY – Chelsea Spencer has stepped down as California's head softball coach, Director of Athletics Jim Knowlton announced Monday.
Spencer spent the past five seasons guiding the Golden Bear program, including NCAA Tournament appearances in each of the past three years. Cal's postseason berth in 2023 snapped a five-year drought.
Wow, just as the new digs are being built. Cal is losing her firebrand dedication and competitive edge, in the midst of bringing the program back to prominence. I wonder what happened to lead her to this decision.
Go Bears!!!
OREGON
Scientific
Junco
Trail
Damn Dysentery. I've never played Oregon Trail.
POLITICS
[Pinky finger angrily extended in the air] "I had one simple request and that was to have sharks with frickin' lazer beams attached to their heads"
https://www.newsweek.com/republican-proposes-new-ice-detention-center-surrounded-alligators-2088140
Another day, another forehead slap
https://www.rawstory.com/pam-bondi-2672419380/
Stephen Miller is making $$$ off of Palantir
https://www.pogo.org/investigations/stephen-miller-conflicts-of-interest
So has MTG.
THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE IS DANGEROUSLY WOKE
https://sfstandard.com/2025/06/24/golden-gate-bridge-donald-trump-dei-racism/
Stupid liberal bridges....
DBD AV CLUB
ELSEWHERE IN COLLEGE
Thomas Catellanos has been shooting his mouth off over the past few days. You need to have confidence in yourself to be a QB, but he seems to have quite the ego.
https://x.com/On3sports/status/1937512277483094503?t=Q7TqFj4W4dY2RsSzslKEpA&s=19
It’s time for another edition of Oski Disciple’s quote of the day.
“I am not a political person. My involvement in the Free Speech Movement is religious and moral... I don't know what made me get up and give that first speech. I only know I had to. What was it Kierkegaard said about free acts? They're the ones that, looking back, you realize you couldn't help doing.” — Mario Savio