Press Conference Interviews (11/5/13): Dykes http://t.co/OHMpVFMlLB | Goff http://t.co/xPcNfAYdDC | Bouza/Camporeale http://t.co/uzqDF2RrXn
— Cal Football (@CalFootball) November 6, 2013
The major news item at the beginning of the week was the status of freshman RB Fabiano Hale, who was hospitalized after an altercation with an unnamed teammate. Cal issued a brief statement preceding Tuesday's weekly press conference, and Coach Sonny Dykes did not address questions regarding the incident.
Cal athletics said it is cooperating with a UC Berkeley police investigation into a post-practice altercation that sent freshman walkon Fabiano Hale to the hospital.
Coach Sonny Dykes took no questions on the subject at his weekly news conference.
"We are still in the process of gathering information, but will not rush to judgment," a statement from Cal athletics said. "We will have no further comment until the investigation is complete."
According to a report from the Santa Cruz Sentinel, Hale sustained a concussion and needed stitches on his ear:
Cal football player Fabiano Hale was at home Monday and recovering from a concussion sustained in a post-practice altercation with a teammate Friday that sent the freshman walk-on to the hospital.
Hale, who doesn't remember being taken to the hospital, also received stitches on his ear.
Hale spoke with Cal coaches Tuesday afternoon and said he plans to rejoin the team Monday.
We wish Fabiano a full recovery.
Hale will return to the #Cal football team on Monday: http://t.co/sKG2wu2tbp
— Cal Rivals (@CalRivals) November 6, 2013
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Several Bears are on the injury report this week, including Trey Cheek, Richard Rodgers, and Khairi Fortt.
Trey Cheek Injured During Practice http://t.co/pdjBGHavJt
— Cal Football (@CalFootball) November 7, 2013
Freshman DB Trey Cheek reportedly suffered a serious injury during practice on Wednesday, and was hospitalized overnight as a precaution. Cal media relations released the following statement:
Cal football player Trey Cheek is resting at Highland Hospital following a collision during a defensive backs drill at the end of the Golden Bears’ practice Wednesday. The freshman cornerback, who was transported by ambulance, is expected to remain overnight for observation.
We wish Trey a full recovery.
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Receiver Richard Rodgers of @CalFootball had surgery on left thumb Tuesday, but coach Sonny Dykes expects him to play vs USC on Saturday.
— Jeff Faraudo (@JeffFaraudo) November 7, 2013
Richard Rodgers had surgery on his left thumb, but he should be available on Saturday. Khairi Fortt has not practiced this week due to a biceps injury and is questionable for Saturday's game:
Rodgers has been sidelined so far this week, but coach Sonny Dykes is confident he will be able to practice Thursday with a heavy wrap on his thumb.
Dykes said linebacker Khairi Fortt, nursing a biceps injury, is questionable to face USC. Fortt has not practiced this week.
Matt Cochran, who has been working his way back from an early-season ankle injury, continued to progress this week. He has been taking 2nd-team reps at RT, and might play Saturday:
Offensive lineman Matt Cochran (ankle) continues to make progress, but it is uncertain if he will be inserted back into the starting lineup this season because his conditioning is behind. He has taken reps with the second team offense at right tackle. "Hopefully he’ll have an opportunity to play Saturday," Dykes said.
Daniel Lasco and Darren Ervin began the week in red non-contact jerseys, but are expected to play without limitation on Saturday.
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Lastly, with Cal honoring 13 players on Senior Day this Saturday, senior kicker Vincenzo D'Amato was appropriately named a semifinalist for the Lou Groza Award:
Saturday’s game will mark the final appearance at Memorial Stadium for 13 Bears – Mitchel Bartolo, Jackson Bouza, Mark Brazinski, Dan Camporeale, Deandre Coleman, Vincenzo D’Amato, Jake Davis, Lucas King, Brandon Madueno, Bill Tyndall, Chad Smith, Harrison Wilfley and Matt Williams.
.@CalFootball Vincenzo D'Amato named Lou Groza Award Semifinalist http://t.co/qQD64P0QsC #GoBears
— Cal Bears (@CalAthletics) November 5, 2013
Congratulations to Vince and his fellow seniors.
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