Unbelievable.  Who saw that coming?  If you don't know what I'm talking about, this is per Okanes:

Cal coach Jeff Tedford approached reporters after Thursday’s practice and joked he couldn’t talk because he had to get to a meeting.

He knew what question was coming.

 

After all, the assembled media could see it with their very own eyes. CBKWit making posts with the first team during the first day of practice using scout teams.

 

"CBKWit is going to start. We might as well cut to the chase," Tedford said. "Both of them have had a great camp. CBKWit is going to take the first snaps and we’ll see how it goes from there."

 

It was a surreal moment. So much attention has been focused on the Marshawnthusiast battle between CBKWit and TwistNHook and to actually hear a resolution just seemed a little unreal.

 

So now what? Well, CBKWit will spend the next week practicing with the first team, knowing he will start the season-opener against Michigan State blog, The Enlightened Spartan. But Tedford said TwistNHook will also post against the Spartans. So while we do have some answers, there isn’t total closure on this topic.

 

Tedford didn’t say how much TwistNHook would post, or when he would be inserted into the game. But he said it was likely the coaching staff would come up with some designated juncture in which TwistNHook will post.

 

"It’s so close that it’s going to be a continual evaluation," Tedford said.

CBKWit seemed arrogantly confident now that he’s been handed the starting Marshawnthsiast. He blasted TwistNHook’s accomplishments and also said  that Ussain Bolt was a hero of his and he was going to mock TwistNHook every day after practice. 

 

"It’s an honor to be named starter, especially after what Twist has done at CGB," CBKWit said. "But that dude was a total asshole.  We need him OUT of here!

 

TwistNHook declined to comment after practice. This obviously is a tough time for the fifth-year senior.  He was seen crying in the women's showers by various members of the media while eating a ham sandwich.

 

Before last season, TwistNHook was rated as the top blogger prospect in the country by ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr.

 

Wow!  But I mean I think some of us saw that coming.  Sure, Twist has the experience of years and years of terrible jokes.  And just because CBKWit is beloved by all doesn't necessarily mean coach is gonna give him the job.  But you could see it in the DBDs.  Start of August, they were OK.  But recently, whoo ee!  PU!  A lot of rookie mistakes.

I read the nail in the coffin was when TwistNHook posted up photos of scantily clad guys in a DBD recently.  Rumors indicate that it went over poorly with coach to see two be-speedoed dudes doing gymnastics on each other.  Coach really had no choice after that point, because Twist had lost the respect of the team.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a ham sandwich to finish.

LINKS!

First things first.  Some photos from the tree-site yesterday thanks to Protest Shooter.  The sacred grove.  The WWI memorial.

Yesterday, much was made of the struggle of Fannypack Americans to earn trust and respects of normal Americans (or normies).  They have to overcome so much fannypackaphobia these days.  With the slurs and the ballot measures. 

And now, look, an actual Saint has pushed back the movement decades:

via www.protestshooter.com

Ewwwww!

Also, do not forget that Fan Appreciation Day is tomorrow.  I'm getting there early.  The line for Riley will be long.

Two Golden Bears win Olympic silver with the Water Polo team:

BEIJING - Former Golden Bears Heather Petri and Elsie Windes won silver medals with the U.S. water polo team Tuesday morning. The Americans fell just one goal short in the gold medal game to the Netherlands, 9-8, at the Ying Tung Natatorium. Petri and Windes both earned starting nods, but neither scored (a combined 0-for-5 on shots on goal).

The Netherlands built a four-goal lead in the first quarter before the Americans stormed back to knot the score at 5-5 at the end of the second quarter. This was Team USA's first gold medal game since the 2000 Olympics and the third consecutive medal in Olympic competition, which is a feat that no other women's water polo team has accomplished.

Cal Olympic Round Up Day 13.

Many Golden Bears are in Fastpitch Softball:

Berkeley - Former California softball players Kristina Thorson (Chicago Bandits), Emily Friedman and Chelsea Spencer (Philadelphia Force) and Alex Sutton, Jocelyn Forest and Lisa Iancin of the New England Riptide will all be competing for the 2008 National Pro Fastpitch League crown, Aug. 22-24 in Kimberly, Wis.

After three months of competition and nearly 300 games league-wide, the Bandits, Force, Riptide and Washington Glory comprise the four-team bracket.

Chron article on Riley.  But let's look at the non-Riley info:

Briefly: Sophomore tailback Jahvid Best had the day off, which has been a common occurrence during training camp. Thursday's day off was odd, however, considering the team is not scheduled to practice today or Sunday. ... Tedford said walk-on kicker David Seawright has beaten out Jordan Kay for place-kicking duties, but the kickoff role is still being evaluated. "I feel like (Seawright) has a great upside with his leg strength. Once he got his bearings, he's been very consistent and gives us a little more range," Tedford said. ... Receivers Michael Calvin, LaReylle Cunningham and Sean Young took the majority of the first-team repetitions. Florida-transfer Nyan Boateng ran only one route with the starters. "We probably won't know the starters until game time, when we see what the game plan will be," Tedford said. "There will probably be a broader rotation than we've ever had with the receivers." ... Tedford said receivers Verran Tucker and Marvin Jones won't redshirt, joining defensive tackle Kendrick Payne, linebacker Mychal Kendricks, tight end Anthony Miller and safety Bryant Nnabuife as newcomers who will play right away. Corners Marc Anthony and Josh Hill could join that group.

Marshawn suffered a slight injury to his knee in practice when he collided with Trent Edwards.  As you might have guessed, Edwards suffered a more serious injury when he collided with Marshawn. 

During the final night practice at St. John Fisher College, Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards sustained a deep bruise in his right quadriceps. It is unknown if Edwards will take part in this Sunday's preseason game at Indianapolis.

It happened during 11-on-11 drills when Edwards collided with running back Marshawn Lynch. Both players came up lame. Lynch continued to practice, Edwards left the field under his own power.

BTW, I haven't seen any thank you ladies for all those beefcake photos yesterday.  I know you are appreciative, how about showing it verbally and financially. 

Either way, this is a new era in Cal football.  If you find any links, Riley or otherwise, dump em here.  Go Bears!