Quarterback Darron Thomas of the Oregon Ducks was forced to throw against tight man coverage against the California Golden Bears last year in Memorial Stadium. He struggled early on trying to find openings.
The Oregon Ducks tried to read rather than block Cal defensive end Cameron Jordan early in their 15-13 victory over the Golden Bears. It ended in a turnover on downs.
The Cal football defensive strategy last year against the Oregon Ducks involved two unoccupied defenders shadowing quarterback Darron Thomas and running back LaMichael James.
Ever wonder how the Cal defense surrendered 42 points to the USC Trojans? Now you can find out!
How do Cal football fans feel about the 2010 California Golden Bears defense? Were they happy with the change of defensive coordinators from Bob Gregory to Clancy Pendergast?
The California Golden Bears shut down the UCLA Bruins in a 35-7 victory. Shane Vereen and Isi Sofele helped rack up nearly 300 rushing yards and the Cal defense behind Darian Hagan, Mychal Kendricks, and Cameron Jordan had a complete team effort to improve to 3-2.
Aggressiveness by Cal defenders cost the Golden Bears a third down stop on Colin Kaepernick and the Nevada Wolf Pack's opening touchdown drive. Nevada beat Cal 52-31.
Aggressive defense by Clancy Pendergast's California Golden Bears squad and a no-call illegal block spring Colin Kaepernick forward for another big run and got the Nevada Wolf Pack marching to the end zone.
Colin Kaepernick kept Cal's linebackers, particuarly Keith Browner and Robert Mullins off-balance and it opened up huge plays for him on the Nevada Wolf Pack's opening drive in their victory over the Golden Bears.
The California Golden Bears defense dominated the UC Davis Aggies offense in a 52-3 victory, and true freshman wide receiver Keenan Allen was the show on Cal's offense, teaming up with Shane Vereen to score 5 combined touchdowns.
