I could barely believe it when I did see it. Clearly, the QB had no plan for what to do in that situation. I expect him to slowly retreat to the back of the end zone so that he could step out or be pushed out as time expired.
EDIT: NC State visits Cal Memorial on October 31. I wonder what strange occurrence will happen in that game.
I remember the end of a Tedford-era Cal game where the Bears had a slight lead (more than 2) with only a few seconds on the clock. If they took a knee, the other team would get the ball back with a potential for a hail mary. (The ball was around midfield.)
Cal snapped it, and the QB turned around 180 degrees and threw the ball 45 yards straight backwards to a receiver standing in Cal's own endzone. The WR caught it, watched the clock expire, and then stepped out of the back of the endzone for a safety, ending the game and securing the Cal win.
So smart. And Tedford said after the game that they had practiced that play. Incredible.
I think maybe you're right. I only went to a couple of games that year which I think were UCLA and Furd. Both big Tedford wins. So I think it was 02. I think my landlord gifted me the UCLA tickets and we were gone by 04 so it must have been 02.
The only things I wanted this past Saturday were (1) Cal to rest its starters in the second half; and (2) Clemson to play its starters its entire game against UNC. Check on both.
Oh, and it bears noting that Dabo's comment was made AT HOME.
It was great scheduling to have the FCS game the week before a Friday game. Cheers to whoever was responsible.
I should clarify that Dabo probably didn't actually say "I'm not dead yet". I'm just imagining him as the guy in the cart in Monte Python and the Holy Grail in the "Bring out your dead" scene.
watched much of the LSU-TCU game. it seemed to be the only good evening game on Sat.
TCU goes out to early lead, LSU comes back to tie, TCU wins it at the end. Lane Kiffin seemed pretty diplomatic and even nice in his post-game comments.
The Athletic has a fun article today about how great The Grove at Ole Miss is. And it is great. Their fans were the most welcoming home fans I think I've ever seen.
But the best part of the article is the snippet at the end that throws shade on them. From the story...
LSU fans, meanwhile, have been circulating an anonymously authored takedown of Ole Miss fans and The Grove that says in part: “They seem genuinely convinced they’re members of some landed Southern aristocracy because they own a blazer, drink bourbon and once stood near a chandelier. That’s what makes Ole Miss arrogance so spectacular. Texas arrogance is backed by money, academics, and championships. Alabama arrogance is backed by the greatest football dynasty the sport has ever seen. Ole Miss arrogance is backed by a bow tie, a tailgate, and a deeply held conviction that putting on loafers magically transforms a Mississippi redneck into a member of the British peerage.”
Reading that correlates with my impression about LSU and Old Miss. Old Miss seems to have more status in Mississippi than LSU has in Louisiana, even though it would seem to have no basis in reality.
Ole Miss has a massive let-down-game risk this week in the Swamp vs. Florida. Vegas seems to agree... they have Florida at -3, even though Ole Miss is 17 spots higher in the rankings.
The Golden State Valkyries wrapped up their final home game of the regular season with a dominating 70-57 victory over the Seattle Storm on Saturday night at Chase Center. Tonight's win marks the Valkyries becoming the first team to hold its opponents under 70 points or fewer in six straight games since the Liberty in 2017, continuing to prove why they are the best defensive team in the league.
Believe it or not, the Giants led for the majority of Sunday’s finale against the Dodgers. In this feebled state, dragging our way to the finish line, that feels like a kind-a, sort-a win.
Repeating the trend of these series’ first two games, the Dodgers didn’t take the lead until the second half of the game—this time keeping their scoring to nearly the minimum needed to overcome the Giants, sweeping their rivals with a 3-1 victory that relied heavily on Emmet Sheehan’s work as the bulk man, following Jack Dreyer.
both defending world champs in individual time trial repeat as champs.
Reusser (Swiss woman) and Evenpeol (Belgian) both pretty dominant.
Evenpeol wins record 4th straight TT worlds and has a chance to repeat his Olympic double at the road race on Sun. should be a fantastic race even w/ Pogacar out.
The Train postgame concert was tremendously fun. We stayed in our seats (Section Q) instead of going down to the field. The crowd was larger than I could have ever dreamed and it seemed like everyone had a great time. It was a wonderfully surprising end to what could've been a dud of an afternoon.
I gotta think it's hard for east coast teams to play night games on the west coast. I mean, I have to take a pregame nap to make it through a 10:30pm ET kickoff and I'm just sitting.
STANFORD – The No. 4 California men's water polo dropped its third-place game at the Overnght MPSF Invitational on Sunday falling late to No. 2 USC 13-12 at Avery Aquatic Center.
SAN JOSE— In Cal's final tune-up game before ACC play, the Golden Bears (9-1) took on the San Jose State Spartans (5-4) in the Battle of NorCal. Following a five-set victory over Sacramento State on Saturday, the Golden Bears came on strong to open the match, winning 26-24.
BERKELEY, Calif. – The California women's soccer team tied Louisville in a Saturday afternoon matchup at Edwards Stadium, earning the Bears' first draw of ACC play.
Louisville opened the scoring in the 35th minute, taking a 1-0 lead into halftime.
BERKELEY - The California football team quickly took care of business against FCS school opponent Wagner in a 49-7 victory at California Memorial Stadium on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon.
The Bears scored touchdowns on each of their four possessions, building a 29-0 lead in the first quarter and cruising the rest of the way.
Cal's 49-7 victory today is the team's largest margin of victory since a road win at Oregon State by that same 49-7 score on Oct. 20, 2018
Cal scored 29 points in the first quarter, which was its most in a single period since amassing 35 in the first quarter against Grambling State on Sept. 5, 2015.
The No. 18 California field hockey team (5-1) fell to No. 1 Northwestern (8-0), 2-0, following a defensive battle Saturday afternoon at the Aggie Field Hockey Facility. The Golden Bears held the two-time defending national champions scoreless through the first three quarters before the Wildcats scored twice in the fourth quarter.
The two best teams on our schedule both lost.
SMU lost to L'ville, UVA lost to WVU.
whoops - meant to file this under Other College
Both of those games are on the road, 3 weeks apart -
October 24 - at SMU
October 31 - vs. NC State
November 7 - BYE
November 14 - at Virginia
Other college
NC State's loss to Vandy might be the most inexplicable brain fart way to lose I've ever seen. If you haven't seen it, check it out.
I could barely believe it when I did see it. Clearly, the QB had no plan for what to do in that situation. I expect him to slowly retreat to the back of the end zone so that he could step out or be pushed out as time expired.
EDIT: NC State visits Cal Memorial on October 31. I wonder what strange occurrence will happen in that game.
I remember the end of a Tedford-era Cal game where the Bears had a slight lead (more than 2) with only a few seconds on the clock. If they took a knee, the other team would get the ball back with a potential for a hail mary. (The ball was around midfield.)
Cal snapped it, and the QB turned around 180 degrees and threw the ball 45 yards straight backwards to a receiver standing in Cal's own endzone. The WR caught it, watched the clock expire, and then stepped out of the back of the endzone for a safety, ending the game and securing the Cal win.
So smart. And Tedford said after the game that they had practiced that play. Incredible.
That was UCLA 02 (?) or 04. I happen to be at that game. Was a great game.
That was my vague recollection, too. I think it was UCLA in '02, though I'm not certain.
I think maybe you're right. I only went to a couple of games that year which I think were UCLA and Furd. Both big Tedford wins. So I think it was 02. I think my landlord gifted me the UCLA tickets and we were gone by 04 so it must have been 02.
hahahahaha
That was a crazy ending that never should have happened.
That being said, college sports produces such madness from time to time
In besting Belichick and UNC, Dabo says "I'm not dead yet!"
Maybe Cal will finish the job on Friday.
The only things I wanted this past Saturday were (1) Cal to rest its starters in the second half; and (2) Clemson to play its starters its entire game against UNC. Check on both.
Oh, and it bears noting that Dabo's comment was made AT HOME.
Just sayin...
It was great scheduling to have the FCS game the week before a Friday game. Cheers to whoever was responsible.
I should clarify that Dabo probably didn't actually say "I'm not dead yet". I'm just imagining him as the guy in the cart in Monte Python and the Holy Grail in the "Bring out your dead" scene.
U$C only beat Rutgers by a touchdown. The same Rutgers that lost to UMass.
watched much of the LSU-TCU game. it seemed to be the only good evening game on Sat.
TCU goes out to early lead, LSU comes back to tie, TCU wins it at the end. Lane Kiffin seemed pretty diplomatic and even nice in his post-game comments.
Ole Miss.
Oh right
Some of the nicest (to your face) home fans we've seen.
The Athletic has a fun article today about how great The Grove at Ole Miss is. And it is great. Their fans were the most welcoming home fans I think I've ever seen.
But the best part of the article is the snippet at the end that throws shade on them. From the story...
LSU fans, meanwhile, have been circulating an anonymously authored takedown of Ole Miss fans and The Grove that says in part: “They seem genuinely convinced they’re members of some landed Southern aristocracy because they own a blazer, drink bourbon and once stood near a chandelier. That’s what makes Ole Miss arrogance so spectacular. Texas arrogance is backed by money, academics, and championships. Alabama arrogance is backed by the greatest football dynasty the sport has ever seen. Ole Miss arrogance is backed by a bow tie, a tailgate, and a deeply held conviction that putting on loafers magically transforms a Mississippi redneck into a member of the British peerage.”
Reading that correlates with my impression about LSU and Old Miss. Old Miss seems to have more status in Mississippi than LSU has in Louisiana, even though it would seem to have no basis in reality.
Ole Miss has a massive let-down-game risk this week in the Swamp vs. Florida. Vegas seems to agree... they have Florida at -3, even though Ole Miss is 17 spots higher in the rankings.
Pete Golding does throw off some Sonny Dykes vibes. I get it.
Plus, I think HSB road-tripped to both schools for Cal games, recently.
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Charles Earns Double-Double; Valkyries Win Final Regular Season Home Game Against Storm (70-57)
https://valkyries.wnba.com/news/gameday-recap-20260919
The Golden State Valkyries wrapped up their final home game of the regular season with a dominating 70-57 victory over the Seattle Storm on Saturday night at Chase Center. Tonight's win marks the Valkyries becoming the first team to hold its opponents under 70 points or fewer in six straight games since the Liberty in 2017, continuing to prove why they are the best defensive team in the league.
They play league leading Minnesota twice to be end the season
No, GSV plays PDX and LA. MIN plays IND 2x
To get the 1 Seed, we need to win out and IND needs to sweep. MIN has the tiebreaker.
Luckily IND is battling for the 4 Seed (home court in Round 1), so I put the odds at…18% ;-)
Tugboat shines — just not the brightest (Giants lose to the Dodgers 3-1)
https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/san-francisco-giants-scores-standings/111828/tugboat-shines-just-not-the-brightest
Believe it or not, the Giants led for the majority of Sunday’s finale against the Dodgers. In this feebled state, dragging our way to the finish line, that feels like a kind-a, sort-a win.
Better late than never: Dodgers offense pounces on the Giants’ bullpen in win (3-1)
https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-scores-standings/124954/tommy-edman-home-run-emmet-sheehan-win-giants-recap
Repeating the trend of these series’ first two games, the Dodgers didn’t take the lead until the second half of the game—this time keeping their scoring to nearly the minimum needed to overcome the Giants, sweeping their rivals with a 3-1 victory that relied heavily on Emmet Sheehan’s work as the bulk man, following Jack Dreyer.
both defending world champs in individual time trial repeat as champs.
Reusser (Swiss woman) and Evenpeol (Belgian) both pretty dominant.
Evenpeol wins record 4th straight TT worlds and has a chance to repeat his Olympic double at the road race on Sun. should be a fantastic race even w/ Pogacar out.
Cal
The Train postgame concert was tremendously fun. We stayed in our seats (Section Q) instead of going down to the field. The crowd was larger than I could have ever dreamed and it seemed like everyone had a great time. It was a wonderfully surprising end to what could've been a dud of an afternoon.
Cam Bynum’s dancing featured on the Today Show this morning.
Oh crap, we're favored vs Clemson.
-1.5
*Spit, spit, spit, turn three times*
"You want to tempt the wrath of the whatever from high atop the thing?!"
Started +1.5 then almost immediately switched.
I gotta think it's hard for east coast teams to play night games on the west coast. I mean, I have to take a pregame nap to make it through a 10:30pm ET kickoff and I'm just sitting.
Miami did ok. And that was with the Q4 comeback, surprisingly!
[MPOLO] No. 4 Cal Falls In Third-Place Game
https://calbears.com/news/2026/9/20/mens-water-polo-no-4-cal-falls-in-third-place-game
STANFORD – The No. 4 California men's water polo dropped its third-place game at the Overnght MPSF Invitational on Sunday falling late to No. 2 USC 13-12 at Avery Aquatic Center.
[MSOC] Cal Drops Contest To Pitt, 2-1
https://calbears.com/news/2026/9/20/mens-soccer-cal-drops-contest-to-pitt-2-1
BERKELEY – California men's soccer dropped its second ACC contest of the season to Pitt, falling 2-1 to the Panthers at Edwards Stadium on Sunday.
[VB] Cal Notches Eighth Consecutive Victory in Final Match at Battle of NorCal
https://calbears.com/news/2026/9/20/volleyball-cal-notches-eighth-consecutive-victory-in-final-match-at-battle-of-norcal
SAN JOSE— In Cal's final tune-up game before ACC play, the Golden Bears (9-1) took on the San Jose State Spartans (5-4) in the Battle of NorCal. Following a five-set victory over Sacramento State on Saturday, the Golden Bears came on strong to open the match, winning 26-24.
[WSOC] Bears Earn First ACC Draw Against Louisville
https://calbears.com/news/2026/9/20/womens-soccer-bears-earn-first-acc-draw-against-louisville
BERKELEY, Calif. – The California women's soccer team tied Louisville in a Saturday afternoon matchup at Edwards Stadium, earning the Bears' first draw of ACC play.
Louisville opened the scoring in the 35th minute, taking a 1-0 lead into halftime.
[FB] JKS, Bears Overwhelm Wagner
https://calbears.com/news/2026/9/19/football-jks-bears-overwhelm-wagner
BERKELEY - The California football team quickly took care of business against FCS school opponent Wagner in a 49-7 victory at California Memorial Stadium on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon.
The Bears scored touchdowns on each of their four possessions, building a 29-0 lead in the first quarter and cruising the rest of the way.
[FB] Postgame Notes: Cal 49, Wagner 7
https://calbears.com/news/2026/9/19/football-postgame-notes-cal-49-wagner-7
California 49, Wagner 7
Saturday, September 19, 2026
California Memorial Stadium
Berkeley, CA
Cal's 49-7 victory today is the team's largest margin of victory since a road win at Oregon State by that same 49-7 score on Oct. 20, 2018
Cal scored 29 points in the first quarter, which was its most in a single period since amassing 35 in the first quarter against Grambling State on Sept. 5, 2015.
[FH] No. 18 Cal Falls In Defensive Battle With No. 1 Northwestern
https://calbears.com/news/2026/9/19/field-hockey-no-18-cal-falls-in-defensive-battle-with-no-1-northwestern
The No. 18 California field hockey team (5-1) fell to No. 1 Northwestern (8-0), 2-0, following a defensive battle Saturday afternoon at the Aggie Field Hockey Facility. The Golden Bears held the two-time defending national champions scoreless through the first three quarters before the Wildcats scored twice in the fourth quarter.