Golden Nuggets: To beat WSU, Cal must "play good fundamental football"

Much of the focus of today's press conference was on the WSU game, which will pit student vs. teacher and Bear Raid vs. Air Raid. Don't worry--you'll be able to read all of the conversation thanks to our intrepid reporter on the scene! Sonny Dykes spoke about the role of the defense in winning this game.

re: stopping AirRaid "AirRaid is built on simplicity & execution, not (scheme) ... just have to play good fundamental football"

— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) October 1, 2013

The specific defensive position groups that Dykes discussed were the secondary and the defensive line.

re: young DBs - theyre getting better but experienced, Willis Lapite Walker Drew were all on field at same time at one point vs Oregon

— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) October 1, 2013

re: DL "surprised we havent been as productive ... but we havent been putting (opponents) in 3rd & longs, where alot of sacks come from"

— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) October 1, 2013

With the offense of WSU's Mike Leach on display, Dykes gave his thoughts on the status of the Air Raid.

re: WSU no-huddle & Halliday - Leach runs no-huddle but not tempo, QB is a gunslinger & has improved, can tell WSU O is in their 2nd year

— GoldenBlogs (@GoldenBlogs) October 1, 2013

Cal Athletics

• Join in the celebration of National Championships Week, honoring our accomplishments in rugby, women's crew, men's golf, and swimming and diving! Go Bears!

Rugby

• Cal is looking forward to some Rugby Sevens, but will have to do so without Seamus Kelly

Women's Soccer

• The Bears remain undefeated while shutting out USF and a few interesting stats about Cal's great play this year

Men's Golf

• Cal dominated the Jack Nicklaus Invitational with a 19-stroke win and individual honors for Brandon Hagy

Women's Basketball

• An interview with Lindsay Gottlieb, who's preparing to follow-up on the Bears' record-breaking season

Women's Tennis

• There will be four Golden Bears at the Riviera/ITA All-American Championships this week

Women's Swimming and Diving

• For all the times you've thought to yourself, "gee golly, I really wish I could have a delicious meal cooked by a Calympian while helping the next wave of Cal swimmers," Natalie Coughlin is helping those wishes come true as a prize for a Cal fundraiser

Football

• Look for a familiar face on the sidelines of the WSU game:

— Eric Williams (@eric_d_williams) September 30, 2013

• The Dykes era is breaking records! For opponent scoring...
• After a 1-3 start, drowning at Oregon, and the loss of DE Chris McCain, the Bears must regroup
• ESPN previews the Bear Raid vs. Air Raid contest
• Uncle Ted declares: we're not the worst team in the Pac-12!
• Hunter Hewitt opens up the mailbag to discuss McCain, injuries, firing Buh midseason, and the prospect of a two-quarterback system
• Cal-UCLA will kickoff at 7:30 p.m. PT!
• Beast Mode has run wild again, this time stomping all over the Texans (video autoplays)