California Golden Blogs - Cal utterly collapses against Wazzu in the Palouse, falling 56–21The OG CGB team moved to WriteForCalifornia.com. Cal Golden Bears coverage by SBNation.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48267/cgb-fave.png2016-11-12T23:14:47-08:00http://www.californiagoldenblogs.com/rss/stream/133743612016-11-12T23:14:47-08:002016-11-12T23:14:47-08:00Grade the 56–21 stinker vs. WSU
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<p>Ugly beyond words.</p> <p id="Zx7PBB">The <a href="https://www.californiagoldenblogs.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">California Golden Bears</a> looked rusty at best—and horrid at worst—in all three phases of the game against the <a href="https://www.cougcenter.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Washington State Cougars</a>, allowing them to run away with a 56–21 win. If Cal wants to go bowling, we now have to go 2–0 to close the season.</p>
<p>But look at the bright side—those gray unis look nice on the road. It's good to see them again.</p>
<p>Here's your thread for your immediate reactions and to grade the game. I predict a nine-way tie for the Sonny Yikes award with cumulative scores of 0.0!</p>
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https://www.californiagoldenblogs.com/2016/11/12/12950762/california-golden-bears-wsu-cougars-dykes-webb-hansen-leach-falk-mataafa-cracraft-marks-deriderLeland Wong2016-11-12T22:24:59-08:002016-11-12T22:24:59-08:00Q4: Blown out 35–14 AND getting everyone injured!
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<p>Is anyone even interested in watching this game?</p> <p id="z6hUYd">Boy is this a bad game for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.californiagoldenblogs.com/">California Golden Bears</a>. Injuries galore have the Bears trailing the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.cougcenter.com/">Washington State Cougars</a>, 35–14. Hey, I know how much you guys love that "the fourth quarter is ours!" chant!</p>
https://www.californiagoldenblogs.com/2016/11/12/13610342/california-golden-bears-wsu-cougars-dykes-webb-hansen-leach-falk-mataafa-cracraft-marksLeland Wong2016-11-12T21:12:50-08:002016-11-12T21:12:50-08:00Q3: Mistakes holding back Cal, down 28–7
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<p>We need a motivational poster about how it's never too late to change and turn things around.</p> <p id="23hjPR">Missed opportunities—a wide-right field goal and an endzone interception—are keeping the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.californiagoldenblogs.com/">California Golden Bears</a> from staying close with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.cougcenter.com/">Washington State Cougars</a>. The Golden Bears are down 28–7. Can we successfully play catch-up in the second half?</p>
https://www.californiagoldenblogs.com/2016/11/12/13610340/california-golden-bears-wsu-cougars-dykes-webb-hansen-leach-falk-mataafaLeland Wong2016-11-12T20:19:02-08:002016-11-12T20:19:02-08:00Q2: Cal struggling in all phases, down 14–0
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<p>The first quarter went WSU's way.</p> <p id="M82Plc">The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.californiagoldenblogs.com/">California Golden Bears</a> defense is struggling as expected, but a lot of it against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.cougcenter.com/">Washington State Cougars</a>' newfound ground attack. Couple that with a WSU punt return–touchdown on Cal's first drive and that's a recipe for a 14–0 WSU lead.</p>
https://www.californiagoldenblogs.com/2016/11/12/13610338/california-golden-bears-wsu-cougars-dykes-webb-hansen-leach-falk-mataafaLeland Wong2016-11-12T19:15:02-08:002016-11-12T19:15:02-08:00Q1: Cal must fire first in this shootout
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<p>Let's get it started—ha. Let's get it started in here.</p> <p>It's time for the <a href="https://www.californiagoldenblogs.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">California Golden Bears</a> to face off against the <a href="https://www.cougcenter.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Washington State Cougars</a>, a tall task that becomes taller in the frigid Palouse night. The Bears must secure two wins of three remaining games to earn bowl-eligibility, so let's get to a good start here to coast into a win. That's likely, right?</p>
https://www.californiagoldenblogs.com/2016/11/12/13610266/california-golden-bears-wsu-cougars-dykes-webb-hansen-leach-falk-mataafaLeland Wong