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1. Which guys are you really looking forward to seeing playing time?

2. How do you expect Cal's O and D to adjust to personnel evolution?

3. Who is your darkhorse breakout player?

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1. How many Pac12 teams will end the season ranked?

2. Will an undefeated Pac12 champion that’s not ranked to start the season receive serious consideration for a national championship playoff spot?

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Do you think we will only go as far as our run defense allows us this year?

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Oct 29, 2020Liked by Rick Chen

1. What are the chances that the Pac-12 Network survives the pandemic unscathed? 2. What are the chances that Larry Scott survives 2021 as commissioner? 3. What are the chances that there is a genetic sample of a real California golden bear hidden somewhere in the Campanile and that a Cal scientist decides that it's a good idea to use that DNA to clone a real golden bear for use as a live mascot at future football games?

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I figure Larry Scott's time is limited. Why would the Pac-12 CEO committee want to keep paying a guy $5 million per year who is so ineffectual? With the Pac-12 network he failed to negotiate adequate distribution agreements, failed to raise needed equity capital, and mismanaged the conference' response to the pandemic, among other faults,

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Who should be his replacement??? And where do you go to find a replacement? Big business (Nike, Disney, Tech giant), sports business (Pro team general manager), College Marketing, Elon Musk? I mean, he's doing everything ELSE !!!!!

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How many Write for California writers or readers have purchased or plan to purchase a cardboard cutout for Memorial Stadium or Haas Pavilion?

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Oct 29, 2020Liked by Rick Chen

I bought one for both Memorial and Haas. I'm weighing whether to purchase one for my cat. Actually he never has been to a game at Memorial but he is there in spirit.

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Who takes over as "that guy" when Lebron retires in terms of being the best player and lasting impact off the court?

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This year does not count against eligibility for anyone regardless of how many games they or their team plays.

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