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2003-04 Cal Football Articles, cont.

Bears qualified to go bowling - Contra Costa Times (11/23/03)

Stanford doesnt accept Cal's big present - Contra Costa Times (11/23/03)

Cal has a bowl at Stanford - Contra Costa Times (11/23/03)

Cal's McArthur catches a bit of greatness - Oakland Tribune (11/23/03)

Sun or Insight, Cal doesn't care - Oakland Tribune (11/23/03)

Cal bowls'em over - Oakland Tribune (11/23/03)

Cal beats Stanford in big second half - Oakland Tribune (11/23/03)

Future has arrived for Tedford's Bears - San Francisco Chronicle (11/23/03)

The McArthur amaze - San Francisco Chronicle (11/23/03)

Big Game Offers Do-or-die Implications - Daily Californian (11/21/03)

THE 106TH BIG GAME Mismatch in the air? McArthur turns intensity into big year - San Francisco Chronicle (11/21/03)

What we need is another trombone - S.F. Chronicle (11/21/03)

THE 106TH BIG GAME Mismatch in the air? Cardinal 'D' recovering from wipeout - S.F. Chronicle (11/21/03)

Muller was a man among boys - Oakland Tribune (11/21/03)

Rodgers a steady hand for Cal - Contra Costa Times (11/21/03)

Bears' Rodgers shining as a sophomore - S.F. Chronicle (11/20/03)

Laugh if you want: Cal in '05 Rose Bowl - Oakland Tribune (11/20/03)

Tedford, Teevens on different paths to the Big Game - Contra Costa Times (11/20/03)

Minding the gaps - Daily California (11/20/03)

From garlic to glory: The Mark Wilson story - Daily California (11/20/03)

Coaches like bowling for extra practice time - Contra Costa Times (11/19/03)

Mother remains a tower of strength for Cal's Strang - Oakland Tribune (11/19/03)

Echemandu bounces back - S.F. Chronicle (11/19/03)

A Hairy Combination - Daily Californian (11/19/03)

JuCo's Big deButte - Daily Californian (11/19/03)

Cal's star tailback returns to lineup - San Jose Mercury News (11/18/03)

A tale of two tailbacks - Daily Californian (11/17/03)

Bears maul Huskies in record setting style - Daily Californian (11/17/03)

Big Game has big implications for Cal - Contra Costa Times (11/16/03)

Bears running backs have room to roam - Contra Costa Times (11/16/03)

Offensive fury unleashed - Contra Costa Times (11/16/03)

Tedford, Bears make a powerful statement - Oakland Tribune (11/16/03)

Cal explodes in record day to rout UW - Oakland Tribune (11/16/03)

Cal has bowl berth within its grasp - S.F. Chronicle (11/16/03)

Tedford finally talks bowl game - S.F. Chronicle (11/14/03)

Cal tight end out for the season - Oakland Tribune (11/14/03)

Bears lose tight end to broken left leg - Contra Costa Times (11/14/03)

Cal Looks to Bowl over Huskies in Must-Win Game - Daily Californian (11/14/03)

Washington May Not Be Picketting Apart the Cal Defense - Daily Californian (11/13/03)

Cal blessing may be a curse if Tedford leaves - Seattle Times (11/13/03)

Cal short circuits in fourth single-digit loss - Daily Californian (11/10/03)

Injured Echemandu might face Huskies - S.F. Chronicle (11/10/03)

Blame Tedford for this Cal loss - Oakland Tribune (11/10/03)

Tedford, Bears lament mistakes after loss to Oregon - Contra Costa Times (11/10/03)

Oregon's surges overcomes Cal - Contra Costa Times (11/9/03)

Bears late stumble leads to Oregon win - Oakland Tribune (11/9/03)

In Tedford's return, Ducks turn out the lights on Bears - S.F. Chronicle (11/9/03)

Bears Hope to Put a Freeze on Ducks' Bowl Chance - Daily Californian (11/7/03)

Oregon game has deep family ramifications for Cal assistant - Oakland Tribune (11/7/03)

McArthur slips under radar as he nears record - Contra Costa Times (11/7/03)

Night game in Oregon is a challenge for Strang - S.F. Chronicle (11/6/03)

Tedford led Bears eager to go bowling - Oakland Tribune (11/6/03)

Cal's outstretched hand is Morton's - Oakland Tribune (11/6/03)

Bears, Ducks are breeding familiarity - Contra Costa Times (11/6/03)

Cal coach returns to old quacking grounds - Daily Californian (11/6/03)

Cal coach Tedford, four aides head back to Oregon - Oakland Tribune (11/5/03)

Tedford to face old team Cal staff has plenty of ties to Oregon - S.F. Chronicle (11/5/03)

Back on Oregon's trail - Contra Costa Times (11/5/03)

Cal runs right up the charts - Contra Costa Times (11/4/03)

McGrath at home on special teams - Oakland Tribune (11/4/03)

Picture this - Daily Californian (11/3/03)

Runaway in the sun - Daily Californian (11/3/03)

Bears buck finger pointing trend - Oakland Tribune (11/2/03)

Cal sizzles in Arizona - S.F. Chronicle (11/2/03)

Bears dominate ASU; bowl bid within reach - Oakland Tribune (11/2/03)

McClesky gets Cal rolling toward win - Oakland Tribune (11/2/03)

Bowl hungry Cal feasts on ASU - Contra Costa Times (11/2/03)

Cal bears down defensively to limit Sun Devils - Contra Costa Times (11/2/03)

Complete game still eludes Cal - Contra Costa Times (11/1/03)

As Cal improves expectations rise - Oakland Tribune (11/1/03)

Cal hopes to run over ASU - S.F. Chornicle (11/1/03)

Sun-Devils look to end Cal's bowl dreams - Dailiy Cal (10/31/03)

Patiently waiting in the wings - Contra Costa Times (10/31/03)

There are two sides to Cal safety Gutierrez - S.F. Chronicle (10/30/03)

Cal defensive end now starring in own highlight reel - Contra Costa Times (10/30/03)

No.3 quarterback has tough job - Oakland Tribune (10/29/03)

Opposing coaches share Ducks background - Oakland Tribune (10/29/03)

CAL NOTEBOOK - San Francisco Chronicle (10/29/03)

Athlete of the Week - Daily Californian (10/29/03)

Cal's fate rests on the road - Contra Costa Times (10/28/03)

<="">No need to slide - Daily Californian (10/27/03)

Cal's two-headed monster - Daily Californian (10/27/03)

Running of the Bears - Daily Californian (10/27/03)

Maningo's return gives Bears a jolt - Oakland Tribune (10/26/03)

Cal's O-line stars in win over 'Cats - Oakland Tribune (10/26/03)

Bears overrun 'Cats - S.F. Chronicle (10/26/03)

Fullback Manderino has a tough hole to fill - S.F. Chronicle (10/25/03)

Defensive end turned loose - Contra Costa Times (10/25/03)

Cal Watches for the Ball to Bounce its Way - Daily Californian (10/24/03)

The numbers don't add up High penalty total doesn't translate into fewer victories - S.F. Chronicle (10/24/03)

Putting the pieces back together - Contra Costa Times (10/24/03)

Old McMackovic gone, Farmer remains - Daily Californian (10/23/03)

Cal to induct seven into Hall of Fame - Contra Costa Times (10/23/03)

Cal works to keep football program steroid free - Oakland Tribune (10/23/03)

Arizona comes to Cal for cure - S.F. Chronicle (10/23/03)

One-time budding Cal star on long, winding road back - Contra Costa Times (10/22/03)

Being big favorite may weigh on Cal - Oakland Tribune (10/22/03)

Fredrickson trying to kick habit of low-flying balls - S.F. Chronicle (10/22/03)

Putting football to the test - Daily Californian (10/21/03)

Cal's defense keeps chugging along - Contra Costa Times (10/21/03)

Solid defense proves to be factor for Bears - Daily Californian (10/20/03)

Trouble is a Bruin - Daily Californian (10/20/03)

Injuries not slowing Cal's defense - Contra Costa Times (10/19/03)

Cal dominates the stats, but UCLA wins the game - Contra Costa Times (10/19/03)

Low kicks leave Cal feeling down - Oakland Tribune (10/19/03)

Blocks give UCLA a lift - Oakland Tribune (10/19/03)

Big comeback doesnt Bear out - S.F. Chronicle (10/19/03)

Two QB's, two UC's and too many similarities - Daily Californian (10/16/03)

Cal knows it has gold mine in Tedford - Oakland Tribune (10/16/03)

Cal WR Strang hits the heights - S.F. Chronicle (10/16/03)

Tedford's sharp mind has Bears on track to success - L.A. Daily News (10/15/03)

UCLA's secondary is Cal's primary concern - S.F. Chronicle (10/15/03)

Rested Bears back to work - Oakland Tribune (10/15/03)

UCLA mines Bay Area for football nuggets - Contra Costa Times (10/15/03)

Waiting to Explode - Daily Californian (10/14/03)

Berkeley cooks up plan for bowl - Oakland Tribune (10/8/03)

Halo rule's gone but maybe not for good - Contra Costa Times (10/8/03)

Tedford comforts Rodgers after loss - San Jose Mercury (10/8/03)

Rodgers' attitude pleases Tedford - S.F. Chronicle (10/8/03)

Rookie coaches set pace in the Pac-10 - Daily Californian (10/7/03)

Four-year starter wants last six games to matter - Oakland Tribune (10/7/03)

Guard has successful surgery - S.F. Chronicle (10/7/03)

It's fluke or fortune for Cal - Daily Californian (10/6/03)

OSU runs all over Cal - S.F. Chronicle (10/5/03)

Cal rallying cry: We're ready for the bye - Oakland Tribune (10/5/03)

Cal's offense passes out - Contra Costa Times (10/5/03)

Tedford refuses to go to the bullpen - Contra Costa Times (10/5/03)

Potential bowl berth for Bears - Contra Costa Times (10/4/03)

Cal wary of Beavers' Jackson - Oakland Tribune (10/4/03)

There's CFL flavor to Cal-OSU matchup - S.F. Chronicle (10/4/03)

Bears face daunting task in stopping OSU's Jackson - Contra Costa Times (10/3/03)

Riley having a ball in second stint as Oregon State coach - Oakland Tribune (10/3/03)

Walk-on receiver follows in father's footsteps - S.F. Chronicle (10/3/03)

JC QBs make it big Cal and Kansas have found their starters there - S.F. Chronicle (10/3/03)

Bears Silently Prepare to Tango With Beavers - Daily Californian (10/3/03)

Cal takes first steps toward modernizing Memorial Stadium - Oregonian (10/3/03)

So far, Cal kicker has season in the can - Oregonian (10/2/03)

Glory proves short lived for Cal - Oregonian (10/2/03)

Cal rallies behind Smith - S.J. Mercury News (10/1/03)

Military experience toughens Parson - Oakland Tribune (10/1/03)

OSU brings potent offense to Cal Beavers impress with stats, defeat of ASU - S.F. Chronicle (10/1/03)

Excitement and Emotion Rule the Day - ESPN.com (10/1/03)

Cornerback pays back Bears for faith they have shown in him - Contra Costa Times (10/1/03)

Bears lose Makonnen for the rest of the season with stress fracture - Contra Costa Times (9/30/03)

Foot injury sidelines Makonnen for season - S.F. Chronicle (9/30/03)

Cal's Makonnen is lost for the season - Oakland Tribune (9/30/03)

Tough for Tedford to top this one - S.F. Chronicle (9/29/03)

Cal sets its sights high - Oakland Tribune (9/29/03)

Cal gets payback in the field - Oregonian (9/28/03)

Not a bad day after all - ESPN.com (9/28/03)

Tedford, Cal mix it up against USC - ESPN.com (9/28/03)

No breaking from the Pac - CNNSI.com (9/28/03)

Cal pulls off huge upset - S.F. Chronicle (9/28/03)

Upset of USC is music to Bears' ears - Oakland Tribune (9/28/03)

Trojans take Bears too lightly - Oakland Tribune (9/28/03)

This could be the turning point Cal needed - Contra Costa Times (9/28/03)

Bears look for revenge against USC - Oakland Tribune (9/27/03)

Cal secondary has hands full with USC receivers - Contra Costa Times (9/27/03)

Star USC receiver Williams presents challenge for Cal - Oakland Tribune (9/26/03)

Cal's Fredrickson makes boot point - S.F. Chronicle (9/26/03)

Hunter's investment paying off - Contra Costa Times (9/26/03)

Rebuilding the Trojan horse - Contra Costa Times (9/26/03)

Cal Plans Trojan Invasion to Start Pac-10 Season - Daily Californian (9/26/03)

CAL NOTEBOOK Experience counts when facing USC - S.F. Chronicle (9/24/03)

Carroll has Trojans marching toward top - S.J. Mercury News (9/24/03)

Bears ready to take on Pac-10 - Contra Costa Times (9/24/03)

USC seems to have no weakness - Oakland Tribune (9/24/03)

Cal kicker aims for Hollywood - Oakland Tribune (9/23/03)

USC is a bigger test for Cal's defense - Contra Costa Times (9/23/03)

They're expecting a bear of a game - L.A. Times (9/23/03)

Bears sack Illini - S.F. Chronicle (9/21/03)

Cal slips up but holds on to beat Illini - Oakland Tribune (9/21/03)

Riddle's pancake block helps Strang on his highlight reel return - Oakland Tribune (9/21/03)

Cal survives against Illini - Contra Costa Times (9/20/03)

Loss of cornerback shakes up Cal secondary - Contra Costa Times (9/20/03)

Rodgers has date with fate - Oakland Tribune (9/20/03)

O'Callaghan a big part of Cal's line - S.F. Chronicle (9/20/03)

Bears Attempt to Dig Out of Pre-Conference Season Hole - Daily Californian (9/19/03)

Cal's defense looking for answers in Illinois Bears' opponent struggling on offense - S.F. Chronicle (9/19/03)

Cal QB Rodgers is ready for start - Contra Costa Times (9/19/03)

O'Callaghan expects to be dominating force on line - Contra Costa Times (9/18/03)

As big as it gets: dramatic 1924 tie left a long-lasting impact at Cal and Stanford - Oakland Tribune (9/18/03)

Cal brings an old QB off bench - Contra Costa Times (9/17/03)

Rodgers gets the nod as Cal's starting QB - S.F. Chronicle (9/17/03)

Football Notebook - Daily Californian (9/17/03)

Rodgers, not Robertson, gets nod - Contra Costa Times (9/16/03)

Cal's Tedford contracts case of second-year blues - Oakland Tribune (9/16/03)

Cal staff pondering some lineup changes - Contra Costa Times (9/14/03)

McArthur takes control on, off field - Oakland Tribune (9/14/03)

Cal figures losing is no longer an option - S.F. Chronicle (9/14/03)

Rodgers impressive during Cal loss - Oakland Tribune (9/12/03)

Second Half Blunders Result in Bears Loss - Daily Californian (9/12/03)

Cal's comeback goes for naught Bears can't protect late lead after erasing 14-point deficit - San Francisco Chronicle (9/12/03)

Cal's defense has no answer in loss - Contra Costa Times (9/12/03)

Speedy back scores three TDs - ESPN.COM (9/12/03)

Quietly, Robertson tries to get it done for Bears - Contra Costa Times (9/11/03)

Lights, camera, action: Cal on national TV - Oakland Tribune (9/11/03)

Utah's defense is very aggressive - SF Chronicle (9/11/03)

Big gains lead to big pains - Contra Costa Times (9/9/03)

Cal QB Robertson tunes up - Oakland Tribune (9/9/03)

Tedford has short week to prepare for Utes - SF Chronicle (9/9/03)

Missed call Rams Cal - Daily Californian (9/8/03)

Interception spoils Cal rally - Contra Costa Times (9/7/03)

Bears roar back only to bow - Oakland Tribune (9/7/03)

Bears effort falls short - SF Chronicle (9/7/03)

Cal's defense is on alert for crafty QB - SF Chronicle (9/6/03)

Cal, Colorado State defenses on the spot - Oakland Tribune (9/6/03)

Bears have plenty of room to roam - Contra Costa Times(9/6/03)

Cal Looks to Keep Pace With Rams, Van Pelt - Daily Californian (9/5/03)

Which Bears defense will show up? - Contra Costa Times (9/5/03)

Tedford likes to spread wealth when it comes to running game - S.F. Chronicle (9/5/03)

Shining on special teams - Oakland Tribune (9/5/03)

Tedford bobblehead more than a pretty face - Contra Costa Times (9/4/03)

Tight end is ready to excel - SF Chronicle (9/4/03)

Bears enjoy bold start - SF Chronicle (9/2/03)

Cal rover McClesky has old time passion - Oakland Tribune (9/2/03)

Eagles lay goose egg - Daily Cal (9/2/03)

Big plays on special team spark 34-2 thrashing - Daily Cal (9/2/03)

Golden Eagles tip hat to Bears hostile defense - Contra Costa Times (8/31/03)

Special attention pays off - Contra Costa Times (8/31/03)

Bears get boost from their passing game - Contra Costa Times (8/31/03)

Cal gets quite a rush in win - Contra Costa Times (8/31/03)

Cal's Frederickson gets double duty as kicker and punter - Oakland Tribune (8/31/03)

Baby Bears prove ferocious - Oakland Tribune (8/31/03)

Cal rebounds from loss to pound Southern Miss - Oakland Tribune (8/31/03)

Cal grounds Eagles - SF Chronicle (8/31/03)

Cal's offense faces big test. Southern Mississippi has proven defense - SF Chronicle (8/30/03)

Bears eager to unveil their little and long look - Oakland Tribune (8/30/03)

Coaches, players like new turf - Berkeley.edu (8/29/03)

Bears Aim to Break Through Golden Eagles Defense - Daily Californian(8/29/03)

Southern Miss offense is a mystery - Contra Costa Times(8/29/03)

Alexander: The Great - Contra Costa Times(8/29/03)

Receivers have no QB favorite - Oakland Tribune(8/29/03)

Momentous occasion at Cal - San Francisco Chronicle(8/29/03)

Cal players still fighting for jobs - San Francisco Chronicle(8/27/03)

Tedford plans to stay aggressive - Oakland Tribune(8/27/03)

Bears prepare for Southern Miss - Oakland Tribune(8/27/03)

Ex-Stanford star Margerum finds success overseas - Contra Costa Times (8/27/03)

Wideout's scar now bearable - Contra Costa Times (8/27/03)

Bears Hope Individual Practice Makes a Perfect Team For Fall - Daily Californian (8/27/03)

Cal offense puts on show for Southern Miss coach - Contra Costa Times (8/26/03)

JC players are providing immediate help - San Francisco Chronicle (8/26/03)

For Bears, option still a head-scratcher - Daily Cal (8/25/03)

Inexperienced Cal ready for challenges - Daily Cal (8/25/03)

Heisman-caliber backfield baffles Bears - Daily Cal (8/25/03)

Cal corner ready for more despite tough initiation - Oakland Tribune (8/25/03)

Cats' run through Bears - Oakland Tribune (8/24/03)

This Rose has nurtured sports for Cal - Oakland Tribune (8/24/03)

KSU as good as advertised, but Cal impresses - Contra Costa Times (8/24/03)

Tedford goes with O'Keith instead of Echemandu to start - Contra Costa Times (8/24/03)

Bears upbeat despite defeat - San Francisco Chronicle (8/24/03)

Cal gets tough test out of the gate - San Francisco Chronicle (8/23/03)

Bears hoping for quick fix with only nine starters back - Contra Costa Times(8/23/03)

Bears prepare to face option against Kansas State - Oakland Tribune (8/21/03)

Alexander: The Great? - Contra Costa Times (8/21/03)

Bears ready to growl in season opener against Kansas State - Daily Californian (8/18/03)

Poised to be next - Daily Californian (8/18/03)

Tedford picks Robertson to be Cal QB - Contra Costa Times (8/18/03)

Robertson takes QB reigns for now at least - Oakland Tribune (8/18/03)

Starting QB battle will continue - San Francisco Chronicle (8/18/03)

Tedford nears decision on starting QB - Contra Costa Times (8/17/03)

Size doesn't restrict Strang's effort at Cal - Oakland Tribune 8/17/03)

Redshirt freshman is facing tall task in Cal's secondary - Contra Costa Times (8/16/03)

Cal looks well armed - San Francisco Chronicle (8/16/03)

Cross shows Cal he has sure hands - Oakland Tribune (8/15/03)

Cal to battle St. Joe's in Newell Challenge - Oakland Tribune (8/15/03)

Kately finally a Golden Bear - Oakland Tribune (8/15/03)

NCAA: Few profitable in athletics - Contra Costa Times (8/15/03)

Cal grabs 4th top recruit - Contra Costa Times (8/15/03)

Running game sparkles even with Echemandu - San Francisco Chronicle (8/13/03)

Cal linebacker fits proper mold - San Francisco Chronicle (8/13/03)

Newcomers earn Tedford's praise at camp - Oakland Tribune (8/12/03)

Antsy Lupoi wants to play again - Contra Costa Times (8/12/03)

Bears draw a crowd at quarterback - Contra Costa Times (8/11/03)

Stevens, Cross impress at tight end - Contra Costa Times (8/10/03)

Cal has offensive line of really big thinkers - San Francisco Chronicle (8/10/03)

Bears sweat, burn at workouts - Oakland Tribune (8/10/03)

Mom kept Bear on right path - Oakland Tribune (8/9/03)

Bears football schedule looks grisley - Oakland Tribune (8/9/03)

Smalltown kid has big time playing streak - Contra Costa Times (8/8/03)

Rover is top dog on Cal's defense McCleskey is lone returning DB starter - San Francisco Chronicle (8/8/03)

At Cal, three's a crowd at quarterback - Contra Costa Times(8/7/03)

Fake grass at Cal a real improvement - San Francisco Chronicle (8/6/03)

Bears' big back back in picture - Oakland Tribune (8/6/03)

Bears like their new, thick, artificial grass - Oakland Tribune (8/6/03)

Bear has healthy outlook - Contra Costa Times (8/6/03)

Experienced Bears Look to be Guiding Light for Young Defense - Daily Californian (8/6/03)

Football Officially Begins Training - Daily Californian (8/6/03)

Cal's McArthur making strides on, off the field - San Francisco Chronicle (8/5/03)

Take Me Out to The Bears Game - Oakland Tribune (8/4/03)

Cal's QB hope JC transfer Rodgers has what Tedford likes - San Francisco Chronicle (8/3/03)

Cal Backs Aim to Make Impact - Contra Costa Times (8/3/03)

CAL NOTEBOOK: Cal ounting on speedy newcomers - San Francisco Chronicle (8/2/03)

Healthy Makonnen Looks for Better Days Ahead - Contra Costa Times (8/2/03)

Tedford anxious to get Bears up and running - San Francisco Chronicle (7/31/03)

Cal has plenty of holes to fill - San Francisco Chronicle (7/30/03)

Unflappable Tedford anchors Bears - Oakland Tribune (7/30/03)

Cal set to open camp - Contra Costa Times (7/30/03)