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It's odd seeing the Bears as the conference's second least-mad team. Due to the team's pattern of 3-0 starts, midseason slumps, and dramatic upsets in 2017-19, Cal always jumped all over the place in the rankings. It's boring being stuck in the basement.

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Yeah, I'm curious how our Madness scores ended up in the past because I certainly associate us (and USC) with usually getting high scores (but not sure if I'm motivated enough to look it up).

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Very interesting work guys. Actually I am surprised Cal is ranked above Colorado. For sure we are one of the best 1-5 teams in the nation, but at some point you need to execute in the final minute.

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It's very appropriate that we're playing each other in a few days. God help us and give us the win...

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Mine, before looking:

1. Oregon. What a mediocre win. But they still beat tOSU and have just the one fluky loss.

2. Utah. Where the hell did that come from? And will it persist?

3. ASU. Good first half at Utah, then, uh...

4. UCLA. Solid win on the road.

5. Oregon State.

6. Furd. Losing in Pullman isn't a hanging offense at this point.

7. Wazzu. Rolovich...WTAF? Meanwhile the team keeps winning.

8. Washington. They don't match up well with good running teams.

9. SC.

10. Cal. This is an average team with a bad record.

11. Colorado. Well, they're far better than the Cats at this point.

12. Zona. Yuck.

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I was wondering when you'd finally ranked Arizona last. 😝

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At this point in the season, we should feel honored that beating us with a last-minute goal-line stand is even considered mediocre...

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Great stealth GoT reference

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God save the Queen if we should lose to Arizona.

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