Golden Nuggets: Recapping The First Week of Training Camp

Football

• A sweet touchdown pass by Brandon McIlwain to Patrick Laird capped off Saturday night. (Thanks SF Chronicle)
• The official Cal website’s Week 1 recap.
• Wilcox chatted with the media to discuss the Week 2 schedule. (Video + Transcript from Golden Bear Report)
• After his car accident that prevented him from playing last year, Greyson Bankhead thought his career was over (his leg injury at the scene of the accident looked grim). Instead, he’s looking like a starter candidate at his first fall camp since the accident. (Gorcey/BT)
• Ray Hudson spoke to reporters about his return to tight end. (Video and transcript from Bear Territory)
• Perhaps Cal’s best incoming freshmen... you wouldn’t know Elijah Hicks is playing his first collegiate season when you watch him.

Swimming

• Former Purdue great Sarah Dunleavy joins the Cal women’s swimming team as an assistant coach. Last season, she was at the University of Pittsburgh.

Heading out to Venice now, Go Bears!