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FEATURESSecondary to none 6With four returning starters back from a unit that rated among the best in the country last season, Cal’s defensive backfield may very well be even stronger when the Bears take the field in the fall. Seniors Syd’Quan Thompson and Mar-cus Ezeff lead a group that picked off 24 passes and allowed just 12 touchdowns through the air in 2008.

a Brighter outlook 9After compiling a 9-4 record that included a 24-17 victory over Miami in the Emerald Bowl last year, Cal football is being recognized among the Top 20 pro-grams in the country heading into the 2009 campaign. Record-setting tailback Jahvid Best leads the offense, and with eight starters back on defense and veter-ans holding down the special teams spots, something special could be brewing in Berkeley.

CONTENTS SPORTSQUARTERLY

DEPARTMENTSletter FroM the director oF athleticS 2

Sideline rePort 4

head coach JeFF tedFord 14

aSSiStant coacheS 15

2009 SPring roSter 20

PoSt-SPring tWo-deeP 22

Selected Player ProFileS 24

2008 StatiSticS 34

CAliFoRNiAFooTbAll SChEDUlE

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FOOTBALL ISSUE

This special issue of the Cal Sports Quarterly provides an in-depth look at the Golden Bear football team as it heads into the summer months. Cal wrapped up its spring workout sessions with a scrimmage on April 18, and the Bears will return to practice the first week of August in preparation for the 2009 season.

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’09SePt. 5 Maryland

SePt. 12 eaStern WaShington

SePt. 19 at MinneSota

SePt. 26 at oregon

oct. 3 uSc

oct. 17 at ucla

oct. 24 WaShington State

oct. 31 at arizona State

nov. 7 oregon State

nov. 14 arizona

nov. 21 at StanFord

dec. 5 at WaShington

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Visit CalBears.Com or Call (800) Go Bears for tiCkets

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SPring 2009athletic adMiniStrationdirector oF athleticS:Sandy Barbour

dePuty director oF athleticS:Steve Holton

dePuty director oF athleticS/SWa:Teresa Kuehn Gould

Senior aSSociate ad/intercollegiate ServiceS:Foti Mellis

aSSociate ad/huMan reSourceS & Financial ServiceS:Dawn Whalin

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on the coverSenior cornerback Syd’Quan Thompson (5) and senior safety Marcus Ezeff (29) lead one of the best defensive backfields in the nation. Photo by John Todd, GoldenBearSports.com.

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LETTER fROm DiRECTOR Of AThLETiCS SANDy BARBOuR

general Manager:Mike iaquinta(510) [email protected]

Dear Friend of Cal Athletics:

It is difficult to believe that the 2008-09 academic year is quickly wind-ing to a close. It was just “yesterday” that we got the year started with a big football win over Michigan State and the (long awaited) clearing

of the site for the commencement of construction for the Student-Athlete High Performance Center, while all our sports began their annual assault on a top 10 finish in the NACDA Directors’ Cup.

Nonetheless, we find ourselves in early May with our fall and winter sports having put highly successful seasons in the book, a team NCAA

national championship and nine individual NCAA championships having been earned, a first-ever Draddy Trophy nominee and ultimate winner from Berkeley, our first-ever (we’ve got lots of “firsts” going on!) WNBA draftee and our rugby program positioned (per the usual) to earn its 25th national title (by the time you get this you’ll already know the outcome).

We’ve got a lot of activity to jam into these next six weeks, and I have no doubt that our 13 pro-grams that compete for national championships in the spring will give us much to cheer for and be proud of. If I were a betting person (which of course, I’m not!), I’d wager that one or more of these programs is going to provide us with a team championship and perhaps multiple individual, boat or relay titles. As we traditionally have, we will celebrate another successful spring and rejoice in one of the finest athletic years in school history.

However, I’d like to draw particular attention to a historic moment that took place on the evening of March 21 in College Station, Texas – site of the 2009 Women’s NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships. No, I’m not talking about my impromptu dive into the pool. I’m referring to Cal earning its first-ever NCAA title in the sport of women’s swimming & diving. This was a special group of young women, who are led by two phenomenal teachers, coaches and mentors, Teri McK-eever and Kristen Cunnane. We have had great success and great tradition in this program, and the 2009 team benefitted from the lessons, encouragement and support of all of the great Cal women’s swimmers who have come before them. Of particular national significance is the fact that Teri Mc-Keever is the first female to coach an NCAA women’s swimming national championship team. I know we all hope that Teri is the first of many and that there are more to come for Teri and Cal!

As we begin to put a “ribbon” on 2008-09, I want to thank each of you for your support of our excellence. This has been a difficult year for our University, our country and all of us as families and individuals. I am buoyed by the countless examples of those who have continued to support Cal through these unsettling economic times. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and hope that our list of “first-evers” lets you stand a little taller, fly your Cal flag with a little more pride (is that possible?) and wear your Blue and Gold with a little more swagger! Have a great summer – we’ll see you in the fall, when we promise to do it all over again!

Go Bears!

Sandy Barbour

Director of Athletics

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FirSt-tiMe chaMPS!“Words can’t describe what this means.”

that comment, uttered by head women’s swimming coach Teri McKeever shortly after

her team captured the 2009 NCAA championship the night of March 21, clearly and succinctly summed up the feelings of all those associ-ated with the Cal program.

In a meet that came down to the very last event, the Golden Bears emerged with an 11-point margin of victory over Georgia in the final team tally.

Victories by senior Dana Vollmer in both the 100- and 200-yard freestyle, by sophomore Amanda Sims in the 100-yard butterfly and by the 800 free relay squad composed of Sara Isakovic, Hannah Wilson, Liv Jensen and Vollmer set the stage for the last race of the championship – the 400 free relay.

Cal entered the pool seeded sixth in lane seven. But the foursome of Wilson, Jensen, Erica Dagg and Vollmer were not to be denied, as they touched the wall in 3:09.88, smashing the U.S. Open record by more than a second and finishing nearly a second and a half ahead of runner-up Stanford. The result assured the Bears of their first NCAA team title in women’s swimming.

Vollmer was named NCAA Swimmer of the Year, Pac-10 Swimmer of the Year and the Honda Sports Award recipient for swimming, while McKeever earned NCAA and Pac-10 Coach of the Year honors. Jensen helped Cal complete a sweep of the conference honors when she was voted Pac-10 Freshman of the Year.

Evan Roth CaPtURES nCaa RingS titlE

Men’S SWiMMerS claiM 3 individual titleS

SiDELiNE REPORT


Evan Roth

Nathan Adrian

Sophomore Nathan Adrian, a 2008 Olympic gold medalist in the 400 freestyle relay,

triumphed in a pair of races at the NCAA men’s swimming championships, winning both the 50- and 100-yard free events in late March. Sophomore Damir Dugonjic also captured a national title with his victory in the 100 breaststroke, while the Bears placed fourth as a team at the NCAA meet.

Adrian, who was later voted the Pac-10 Swimmer of the Year, established Ameri-can records in his events with a 41.80 fin-ish in the 100 and an 18.71 clocking in the 50. Dugonjic’s time of 50.86 set an NCAA record.

The Bears have won at least one nation-al title at the NCAA meet every year since 1996.

Cal senior Evan Roth capped off his final

meet for the Golden Bears by capturing the still rings national championship at the NCAA men’s gymnas-tics meet April 18 in Minneapolis.

Roth’s score of 15,600 gave him the 29th individual title in Cal history and 12th in the past nine years.

As a team, the Bears finished fourth overall – their highest placing since 2002.

Damir Dugonjic

iNDiviDuAL & RELAy WOmEN’S SWimmiNg NATiONAL ChAmPiONS

2009 NCAA NAtioNAl ChAmpioNs

Hannah Wilson Dana VollmerAmanda Sims

Erica Dagg Sara Isakovic Liv Jensen

Teri McKeever

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cal Athletics will be undertaking a much-anticipated reseat-ing of Haas Pavilion for current regular reserved men’s bas-ketball season-ticket holders this summer, when fans will

have the ability to personally select seats for the 2009-10 season.Ticket holders will be invited to Haas Pavilion to choose their

seat locations inside the arena the week of July 10-14. All appoint-ment times will be based on priority points, and fans will be noti-fied of their time on July 2. If you are unable to make your sched-uled time, please contact the Athletic Development Office.

For more information about reseating, call (800) GO BEARS or visit CalBears.com/reseat online.

Note that if you currently have chairback or premium bench seats, you will not be part of the reseating process.

excluSive deadline For StadiuM Seating aPProacheS

June 30 marks the dead-line to opt in with Let-ters of Intent to the

Endowment Seat Program (ESP) and guarantee the best seat selections within the re-modeled California Memo-rial Stadium.

The ESP allotment consists of roughly 3,000 seats, all of which will be located in the current sections of FF, G, GG and H. All season-ticket hold-ers will face reseating with the renovation’s completion, and this program offers the most premium options for Bear Backers to lock in the seats for decades to come.

ESP is a critical component of the Building Champions Cam-paign, which coincides with the renovation of Memorial Stadium. It is vital to Cal Athletics’ future financial success as an important mechanism through which an Athletic Department endowment is built.

To submit your letter of intent and learn more, go to CalESP.com, where forms can be printed and filled out to mail to the Ath-letic Development Office at 195 Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, CA, 94720. Please call (510) 642-2427 with any questions.

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The numbers almost speak for themselves – most interceptions in 60 years, fewest passing yards allowed per game since 1995, fewest touchdown passes surrendered since

1994, No. 1 turnover margin in the Pac-10.

The 2008 California defense will be remembered by Golden Bear fans as one of the finest units in recent memory. Yet to lis-ten to Syd’Quan Thompson and Marcus Ezeff talk, there is plenty room for improvement even in a secondary that returns all four starters.

“I believe we can be better than last year,” said Ezeff, who had three interceptions last season, returning one for a touchdown vs. UCLA. “As a defense, we’ve got to create turnovers and get the offense back on the field. We pride ourselves on being the best de-fense, hustling around the ball and relying on our technique.”

Ezeff, a senior safety from Santa Rosa, and Thompson, a senior cornerback from Sacramento, are two of the primary reasons Cal has established such a stout defense. And despite graduating three linebackers who accumulated more than 700 career tackles, they fully expect the Bear D to become an even more intimidating force this fall.

“I think we have the chance to be one of the best secondary groups to have come through here,” said Thompson, owner of six career pickoffs, including a team-high four in ’08.

Over the years, Cal had had its share of high-level defensive backs who have earned individual recognition. Nnamdi Asomugha, a first-round pick in the 2003 NFL Draft, has developed into an All-Pro cornerback, while Deltha O’Neal, also a first-round draft choice, won the Pop Warner Trophy as the most outstanding se-nior on the West Coast in 1999. Just three seasons ago, Daymeion Hughes received the Lott IMPACT Trophy, an award presented for on-field performance and off-field character.

But perhaps no collection of defensive backs in Cal history

matches the ability, maturity and leadership on the 2009 roster.“We are experienced and talented in the secondary, and probably

bring one of the strongest defensive backfields in the Pac-10 to the table,” head coach Jeff Tedford said.

No player in the conference has logged more starts than Thomp-son, who will enter this fall with a streak of 39 in a row – ev-ery game of his college career. A former prep All-American at Grant High School, Thompson entered the opening Golden Bear lineup a little sooner than expected during his redshirt-freshman campaign.

After Tim Mixon suffered a career-ending knee injury during preseason workouts in August 2006, Thompson suddenly found himself as a starter when the Bears opened the campaign at Ten-nessee. Not only did he have to play his first game with 106,000 orange-clad fans rooting against him, but he did so with a cast on his wrist that prevented him from performing at full strength.

Thompson, like many of his teammates, struggled against the Volunteers, and the Bears limped home with a 35-18 loss. By the end of the year, Cal had recovered to complete a 10-3 season that ended with a 45-10 romp over Texas A&M in the Holiday Bowl. But the sting of the Tennessee performance still influences Thomp-son all these years later.

“I don’t want to say I’m happy it happened, but in a way I am,” Thompson said of his debut. “It’s showed how I’ve progressed

SECONDARY

to Nonecal’S deFenSive BackS Strive

to Be the BeSt n the country

BY HERB BENENSON

fEATuRE

Despite returning all four starters from a secondary that rated among the best in country last year, both Syd’Quan Thompson and Marcus Ezeff say there is room for improvement in 2009.

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and gotten better over the years. That’s a bad feeling to have, and being able to have it from my first college game and not wanting to have that same feeling has just motivated me to become better.”

Thompson now enters his se-nior season as one of the most respected DBs in the country. A first-team All-Pac-10 selec-tion last fall, he is on the verge of breaking the school record for most passes defended in a career. After tying the Cal season mark with 18 in 2008 (with teammate and fellow cornerback Dar-ian Hagan), Thompson has 32 through three seasons, needing just four more to pass the total of 35 set by Chidi Iwuoma from 1997-2000.

Perhaps the defining play of Ezeff’s tenure with the Bears to date occurred in 2007 in

Eugene, Ore. With the Bears clinging to a 31-24 lead in the final seconds, Oregon drove deep into Cal territory in its attempt to tie the score. With under a minute left, Duck quarterback Dennis Dixon hit receiver Cameron Colvin inside the 5-yard line. But as Colvin stretched toward the goal line, Ezeff delivered a hit strong enough to jar the ball loose. When the football rolled out of the end zone for a touchback, Cal was able to run out the clock to preserve a win over the 11th-ranked Ducks.

Ezeff, however, chalks it up as just another play, one to be re-membered, but nothing he wants to rest his laurels on.

“It’s a great feeling to be here at the collegiate level and make a play like that,” Ezeff recalled. “I tell people that was two years ago. I’m still trying to improve and stamp my name here. I look at it as something to feed off of and get better. I just need to keep getting better and better.”

Improvement is a theme that seems to pervade everyone associ-ated with the secondary. No matter their success last year, the chal-lenge remains for everyone to develop further.

“It’s still an environment that is a competitive one, so nobody can be complacent about being a starter,” defensive backs coach Al Sim-mons said. “As much as you can recruit talent and create competi-

tion, backs can’t think that ‘I’ve arrived.’ And they shouldn’t think like that anyways if they want to get better. It’ll be inter-esting to see how it all plays out. It’s one of those good problems to have if everybody continues to grow and get better.”

In addition to Thompson and Ezeff, Hagan and senior safety Brett Johnson return as starters. Others who saw significant ac-tion last season include sopho-more safety Sean Cattouse and junior cornerback Chris Conte. Add in the likes of up-and-com-ing redshirt-freshmen Josh Hill and Marc Anthony, plus gift-ed reserves Bryant Nnabuife, Charles Amadi, Jesse Brooks and D.J. Campbell, and it’s easy to see that the foundation is set for a strong defensive backfield for years to come.

“There are fresh legs out there, and obviously, they’re competing to try to move up in the depth chart, so that forces us older guys to work a little hard-er,” Thompson said. “The com-petition level just rises. I think that’s going to help us through-out the season.”

There is no doubt the Cal sec-ondary has set the bar high, and given the level of success at-tained last year, the Bears have the confidence to reach, or even surpass, their goals for 2009.

Syd’Quan ThompSonmarcuS EzEff

cal DefeNSe thRouGh the aIRBelow is a summary of key Cal defensive pass-

ing statistics the last 10 years. The 2008 squad had more interceptions, broke up more passes and allowed fewer touchdown tosses than any unit during the span.year int PBu Pd td

2008 24* 73 97 12^

2007 10 41 51 17

2006 21 43 64 17

2005 15 53 68 14

2004 10 59 69 17

2003 14 52 66 25

2002 15 54 69 20

2001 8 38 46 27

2000 11 55 66 18

1999 17 46 63 18int – interceptions; PBU – Passes Broken Up; PD – Passes Defended; TD – Touchdown Passes Allowed*Most interceptions since 1948^Fewest passing TDs allowed since 1992

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“I’m really looking forward to this team work-ing very hard to accomplish our goal. Our goal never really changes, and that’s to reach our full potential. I know there’s going to be high expecta-tions on this team, and it’s something we welcome. I have a lot of confidence that we are going to work hard and get headed in the right direction.”

Below is a position-by-position look at the Golden Bears heading into the summer months. A recruiting class of 18 newcomers will join the returnees when training camp opens in early August.

SEASON OuTLOOK

As the Jeff Tedford era at California enters its eighth year, the Golden Bear head coach is quickly moving into hallowed territory within school annals. Tedford,

who has already taken Cal to more postseason bowl games (6) than anyone else in team history, needs just nine more wins to pass Pappy Waldorf on the all-time victory list.

Jahvid BEST

OFFENSE

Cal Football Poised For another big Year in 2009

Tedford’s overall mark stands at 59-30 after leading the Bears to a 9-4 record, a 24-17 triumph over Miami in the Emerald Bowl and a No. 25 final ranking in the coaches’ poll last season. By comparison, Waldorf, a member of the College Football Hall of Famer, guided Cal to a 67-32-4 record in his 10 years at the helm from 1947-56.

The Bears have also posted a winning record during each of Tedford’s seven seasons at the helm – the longest run of sustained success for the school since Andy Smith guided Cal to eight con-secutive winning campaigns from 1918-25.

“I’m excited about the 2009 season and the possibilities,” Ted-ford said. “The team chemistry and leadership are some of the best during my time here. Offensively, the addition of a couple of new coaches will bring some freshness to what we’re doing on that side of the ball. Defensively, having a year of experience running the 3-4 will make us more comfortable.”

With 17 starters returning from the Bears’ 2008 squad, Cal is in very good position to launch Tedford up the school victory chart in ’09. Junior tailback Jahvid Best, the leading returning rusher in the nation after amassing nearly 1,600 yards on the ground last fall, powers the Bear offense, while senior cornerback Syd’Quan Thompson, a first-team All-Pac-10 pick who has started all 39 games of his college career, heads a host of veteran players on the defensive side of the ball.

As a result, Cal has been mentioned in virtually every preseason Top 25 list, including No. 18 by ESPN.com, No. 18 by CBSSports.com and No. 12 by Rivals.com.

“I was really pleased with the way spring football went,” Ted-ford added. “We’re not necessarily a veteran team, but we do have a lot of young guys that have played. We also have a lot of under-classmen that have stepped up through spring ball, and I would anticipate even more growth during summer and fall camp so that they will be able to make strong contributions to the team next season.

Cal returns seven starters on offense, headlined by Best, who also ranked second nationally in all-purpose yards (187.2 ypg

rushing, receiving and returning) last year. The Bears also have their top passer and receiver from 2008 back for another go-round to provide plenty of weaponry.

Cal averaged 32.6 ppg last season to mark the sixth time in the past seven seasons the Bears scored more than 30 ppg – a feat the team accomplished just once in the eight years prior to Tedford’s arrival in 2002.

Golden Bears

Ready to Growl


Running BackNo conversation about Cal football can begin without mention

of Best. All he did last year was rush for 1,580 yards – No. 3 in the country, No. 1 in the Pac-10 and No. 2 on Cal’s all-time list – and average a school-record 8.1 yards per carry. He set another Cal mark by galloping for 311 yards in the regular-season finale vs. Washington, before establishing an Emerald Bowl mark with 186 yards against Miami.

Best brings a triple threat to the field as he tied for second on the Bears with 27 receptions and averaged 26.3 yards on kickoff re-turns. He sat out spring practice following January foot and elbow surgery for ailments suffered during the 2008 campaign. However, he began conditioning workouts in early April and is on track to be at full strength by the start of practice in August.

Sophomore Shane Vereen churned his way to 715 yards and four touchdowns as Best’s backup last fall, averaging 5.0 yards per carry in his rookie season. He rushed for 101 yards in the Michigan State opener, including a game-clinching 81-yard TD sprint in the fourth quarter. Subbing for an injured Best vs. Arizona State, Vereen totaled 93 yards on the ground and 51 more on five catches to help the Bears to a 24-14 win over the Sun Devils.

Redshirt-freshman Co-vaughn DeBoskie, a prep All-American as a high schooler in Chandler, Ariz., should provide added depth at the posi-tion.

Fullback duties are up for grabs after the graduation of starter Will Ta’ufo’ou, with sev-eral players battling for the spot. Senior Brian Holley brings the most experience after serving as a backup the past two seasons, but he will be challenged by sophomores John Tyndall and Will Kapp (son of former Cal standout and coach Joe Kapp), among others.

QuarterbackThree players are competing to be the No. 1 signal caller – junior

Kevin Riley, sophomore Brock Mansion and redshirt-freshman Beau Sweeney. Each showed improvement during the spring, and Tedford said the starter won’t be determined until training camp in August.

Riley compiled a 7-2 record as a starter last fall when he com-pleted 112-of-221 passes for 1,360 yards and 14 scores (only six interceptions). His best games came against Michigan State (17-of-24, 202 yards, 2 TD), at Maryland (33-of-58, 423 yards, 3 TDs) and vs. Stanford (7-of-11, 101 yards, 3 TD). As a fresh-man in 2007, he was named Offensive MVP when he came off the bench to guide Cal to a victory over Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl.

The strong-armed Mansion saw spot duty in 2008, finishing 3-for-6 for 26 yards in late-game situations. Named Cal’s Fresh-man Lifter of the Year in 2007, Mansion was a prep All-American in high school in Dallas.

Sweeney was voted the Bears’ Co-Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year during his redshirt year last season. He led his Clo-vis West HS team to back-to-back state championship games as a prep.

Tight EndAfter the early departure of Cameron Morrah for the NFL Draft,

Cal is looking for a new starter at tight end. Sophomore Anthony Miller had only one catch last season, but it was the game-winner in the Emerald Bowl against Miami with just 2:41 left in the con-test. Redshirt-freshman Spencer Ladner, converted wide receiver Jarrett Sparks and senior Skylar Curran also figure into the mix.

The position took a bit of a hit during the spring when senior Tad Smith, who had three catches for 23 yards and a TD as a junior last year, broke his scapula. He will be sidelined until late July, but should be challenging for time before the season opener.

Offensive LineAlthough the Bears lost a pair of start-

ers in All-America center Alex Mack and All-Pac-10 guard Noris Malele, Cal has seven players back to have earned starting assignments during their col-lege careers.

Mike Tepper is back for a sixth year after missing all of 2008 with a pecto-ral injury. A starter for 13 games at right tackle in 2007, he is expected to man the left side this year. Sophomore Mitchell Schwartz earned Freshman All-America notice after starting three times at right tackle and the final 10 games at left tackle in ’08. He has moved back to RT with the return of Tepper to the lineup.

Junior Chris Guarnero will likely re-turn to his more natural center spot after starting the first three games of last season at left guard. An injured toe kept him out the rest of the campaign, but he was back at full health for spring workouts.

Junior Mark Boskovich, a first-team Pac-10 All-Academic se-lection, took over for Guarnero at guard last year and gives the Bears 10 games of starting experience at the position. Senior Chet Teofilo started seven games at tackle this past fall before being felled by an ankle injury. He can play either tackle or guard along the line.

In addition, junior Donovan Edwards (six games) and sopho-more Justin Cheadle (one game) also earned starts in 2008. Oth-ers to watch for positions in the rotation include Matt Summers-Gavin, Richard Fisher and Dominic Galas.

Wide ReceiverAfter having an almost entirely new batch of receivers in 2008,

Cal returns four of its top-six wideouts for this fall in the form of Nyan Boateng (team-high 29 catches, 439 yards, 5 TDs), Verran Tucker (27 catches), Jeremy Ross (17) and Michael Calvin (8). Sophomores Marvin Jones, who was slowed by a knee injury last season, and Alex Lagemann, a redshirt in ’08, both had productive springs and should also get into the mix.

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Utilizing a new 3-4 alignment, Cal rated among the top defen-sive units in the country last year, finishing among the nation-

al top 30 in most key statistical categories: passes intercepted (3rd, 24), pass efficiency defense (6th, 98.44 rating), turnover margin (7th, +1.15), scoring defense (19.9 ppg), rushing defense (25th, 122.2 ypg) and total defense (26th, 315.2 ypg). Now, the Bears have eight starters back, including their entire starting contingents along the line and in the defensive backfield.

Defensive LineSenior end Tyson Alualu, a second-team All-Pac-10 choice in

2008, and junior end Cameron Jordan, who claimed honorable mention league honors, anchor Cal’s defensive front. Alualu ended his junior campaign with 62 tackles, most for a Bear down lineman in 13 years, while Jordan was named Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Week after accumulating three tackles for loss, a pair of sacks and a forced fumble in a win over Arizona State. His 11.0 tackles for loss in ’08 are the most for any returning Bear.

Junior Derrick Hill, who earned nine starts last season at the tackle spot in Cal’s 3-4 set, has bulked up to 302 pounds and is expected a force in the middle.

Redshirt-freshmen Kendrick Payne and Aaron Tipoti made good strides during spring practice, while sophomores Trevor Guyton and Ernest Owusu and junior Keith Browner all saw limited action in ’08 and will look for more time in ’09.

LinebackerCal took its biggest hit at linebacker with the graduation of three

starters in Zack Follett, Worrell Williams and Anthony Felder. But the Bears seem to have the depth necessary to fill the spots with quality personnel.

Senior Eddie Young returns at an outside position after register-ing 40 tackles a year ago, and junior Mike Mohamed, who has the ability to play any of the four spots, earned honorable mention All-Pac-10 honors and tied for second on the team with 87 stops despite starting just five of 13 games.

In the spring, senior Devin Bishop and sophomore Mychal Ken-dricks both made a push to earn starting nods in the fall. Others who provide depth and will battle for playing time include D.J. Holt, Robert Mullins, Charles Johnson and Chris Little. JC trans-

fers Jarred Price, Ryan Davis and Jerome Meadows are expected to challenge, as well, when they arrive for fall.

Defensive BacksAll four starting defensive backs return from a unit that surren-

dered only 12 TD passes in 13 games. First-team All-Pac-10 cor-ner Syd’Quan Thompson has 32 passes defensed over his career (6 interceptions, 26 breakups) and is poised to break the school mark of 35 set by Chidi Iwuoma in 2000. Fellow senior Marcus Ezeff registered 66 stops at safety last year while picking off three passes.

Junior Darian Hagan also had three interceptions to go with his 15 pass breakups and 56 tackles in 2008, and senior safety Brett Johnson added two picks to his resume last fall.

Plenty of depth exists in the defensive backfield, including cor-ner Chris Conte, who earned three starts as a freshman in 2007. Sean Cattouse (3 INT in ’08), Charles Amadi, Marc Anthony, Jesse Brooks, Josh Hill and Bryant Nnabuife also give the Bears plenty of talent in the secondary.

Punter Bryan Anger is back for his sophomore campaign af-ter claiming second-team All-Pac-10 and first-team Freshman

All-America status last year. The only freshman named a semifi-nalist for the Ray Guy Award as the nation’s top punter, he aver-aged 43.1 yards per kick in 2008.

David Seawright earned starting placekicking duties at the start of last season, making 5-of-7 field goals before a groin injury side-lined him the second half of the year. Georgio Tavecchio filled in the rest of the way, going 9-for-13 on field goals. Now both are healthy and competing for the nod.

At long snapper, redshirt-freshman Matt Rios looks to take over for the graduated Nick Sundberg, who held the position for four years.

The Bears are also solid on returns with Thompson and Best. Thompson averaged 12.3 yards on punt returns, including a 73-yarder for a score vs. Colorado State last year, and Best led the Pac-10 with a 26.3 average on kickoff returns.

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A two-time Pac-10 Coach of the Year, Tedford has com-piled a 59-30 record that includes bowl appearances each of the last six years and a Co-Pac-10 championship in 2006. Under his leadership, the Bears have climbed into the AP National Top 10 in four different seasons.

The six straight bowl berths are a first for the school, and Cal’s 5-1 record in those games makes Tedford the only Bear mentor to post more than two bowl victories. In ad-dition, Cal’s 59 wins since 2002 are the school’s most in

a seven-year stretch in more than 80 years; in the seven years before Tedford’s arrival, the Bears had 21 victories total.

Tedford has had 28 first-team All-Pac-10 selections and 74 players recognized as academic all-conference. Center Alex Mack also won the 2008 Draddy Award, which is presented to the top scholar-athlete in all of college football. Of the 126 seniors who have played for Tedford, 112 (89%) have earned their degrees and/or gone on to NFL careers.

Tedford’s success with the California program has resulted in local devotion and in national attention. Cal set an average atten-dance record in 2006 at 64,318, while the Bears established a season-ticket record with 41,366 tickets sold in ’07. The last 31 games at Memo-rial Stadium have each featured over 50,000 fans, and Cal averaged 61,634 fans in 2008.

Since Tedford’s arrival, Cal has risen to No. 2 in the Pac-10 in television exposure, a dramatic in-crease over the years before Tedford. Seventy-two Cal games have been televised in seven years under Tedford, nearly double the total from the previous seven. In 2007, all 13 Golden Bear contests were televised for the first time, and every game was on TV again in 2008.

Despite his success, Tedford remains devoted to being a mentor to the young men on his team.

“Football is more than a game,” he said. “I think it teaches so many values for young people as they move on into life - teamwork, sacrifice, dedication, hard work - all those things are very valuable to their futures. I’m going to be a person that they can trust and talk to while they’re here, but I really, really hope that when they leave, they understand that they can come back and ask me for anything and count on me in any situation.”

His legendary work-ethic shows the coach’s drive, which is not geared towards individual success. His true goals are for success as a team and

Now entering his eighth season at the helm of the California football program, head coach Jeff Tedford has built a legacy that rivals the best eras in the history

of the Golden Bears. And in the process, he has pushed Cal into the national spotlight, all while remaining true to his ideals of playing with class, excelling in the classroom and getting involved in the local community.

hEAD COACh JEff TEDfORD

Jeff Tedford

success for his student-athletes.After receiving a B.S. degree in physical educa-

tion from Fresno State in 1983, Tedford played pro football in the Canadian Football League for six seasons with Hamilton, Calgary, Saskatchewan and Winnipeg.

Tedford’s coaching career began at Calgary in the CFL, where he stayed from 1989-91. He them moved to Fresno State, where he was quarterback coach in 1992 and offensive coordinator from 1993-97. Tedford held the offensive coordinator position at Oregon from 1998-2001 before making the deci-sion to take over head coaching duties at Cal.

Jeff teDfoRD at calIfoRNIa oVerall PaC-10

year reCord reCord hiGhliGhts

2008 9-4 6-3/4th eMerald BoWl chaMPion

2007 7-6 3-6/t7th arMed ForceS BoWl chaMPion

2006 10-3 7-2/t1St holiday BoWl chaMPion, co-Pac-10 chaMPion

2005 8-4 4-4/t4th laS vegaS BoWl chaMPion

2004 10-2 7-1/2nd holiday BoWl, Pac-10 coach oF the year

2003 8-6 5-3/t3rd inSight BoWl chaMPion

2002 7-5 4-4/t4th Pac-10 coach oF the year

total 59-30 35-24 5-1 Bowl reCord

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ASSiSTANT COAChES

BoB GreGorydeFenSive coordinator

Eighth Season at Cal

The GreGory FileBirthdate ............................... April 25, 1963Hometown ........................Spokane, Wash.High School ......................... Gonzaga PrepCollege ..................... Washington State ‘87

Bachelor’s degree in EnglishOregon ‘91

Master’s degree in educational policy and management

Family .........wife, Molly sons, Jack and Joe

Coaching history2002-present ............................... California

Defensive Coordinator2001..........................................Boise State

Defensive Coordinator1998-2000 ...................................... Oregon

Defensive Backs1992-97 ......................................Willamette

Defensive Coordinator1991............................................Willamette

Defensive Backs1989-90 .......................................... Oregon

Graduate Assistant1988....................... Washington Univ. (Mo.)

Defensive Coordinator1987....................... Washington Univ. (Mo.)

Defensive BacksBowl Games as a Coach (11)2008 Emerald .............................. California2007 Armed Forces ..................... California2006 Holiday................................ California2005 Las Vegas ........................... California2004 Holiday................................ California2003 Insight ................................. California2000 Holiday................................... Oregon1999 Sun ........................................ Oregon1998 Aloha...................................... Oregon1990 Freedom ................................ Oregon1989 Independence ........................ Oregon

Andy ludwiGoFFenSive coordinator/QuarterBackSFirst Season at Cal

The ludwiG FileBirthdate ................................May 14, 1964Hometown .................................Ogden, UTHigh School ..........................Bonneville HSCollege ...........................Portland State ’88

Bachelor’s degree in exercise scienceFamily .............................................wife, Jill

son, Joseph; daughter, DelaneyCoaching history2009-present ............................... California

Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks2005-08 ...............................................Utah

Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks2002-04 .......................................... Oregon

Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks1998-01 ..................................Fresno State

Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks1997...............................................Cal Poly

Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks1995-96 ....................................Boise State

Quarterbacks1993-94 ...........................Augustana (S.D.)

Offensive Coordinator/QBs/WRs1992.....................................................Utah

Graduate Asst., Defense1989-91 .................................... Idaho State

Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers1987-88 ................................Portland State

Wide ReceiversBowl Games as a Coach (10)2008 Sugar Bowl .................................Utah2007 Poinsettia Bowl ...........................Utah2006 Armed Forces Bowl ....................Utah2005 Emerald Bowl .............................Utah2003 Sun Bowl ............................... Oregon2002 Seattle Bowl........................... Oregon2001 Silicon Valley Bowl .........Fresno State2000 Silicon Valley Bowl .........Fresno State1999 Las Vegas Bowl .............Fresno State1992 Copper Bowl ...............................Utah

PeTe AlAmArSPecial teaMS coordinator/ tight endS

Seventh Season at Cal

The AlAmAr FileBirthdate ..............................Sept. 28, 1960Hometown ...............Thousand Oaks, Calif.High School .................Thousand Oaks HSCollege .............................Cal Lutheran ‘83

Bachelor’s in physical educationFamily .......................................... wife, Tina

daughters, Alicia, Alexandraand Amanda


Special Teams, Tight Ends2002.................................Eastern Michigan

Offensive Coordinator, Tight Ends2000-01 ...........................Eastern Michigan

Offensive Coordinator, Offensive Line1998-99 .......................................... Arizona

Special Teams, Tight Ends1997................................................ Arizona

Special Teams, Linebackers1996................................................ Arizona

Special Teams, Tight Ends1995................................................ Arizona

Tight Ends1994.......................... Universidad Autonoma

de Nuevo LeonHead Coach

1993................................................ ArizonaGraduate Assistant

1991-92 ............................. James MadisonTight Ends, Defensive Assistant

1987-88 .........................................Cal PolyRunning Backs

1985-86 ..................................Cal LutheranOffensive Line

1984.............................Louisiana-LafayetteGraduate Assistant

1983...............................................Cal PolyGraduate Assistant

Bowl Games as a Coach (9)2008 Emerald .............................. California2007 Armed Forces ..................... California2006 Holiday................................ California2005 Las Vegas ........................... California2004 Holiday................................ California2003 Insight ................................. California1998 Holiday................................... Arizona1997 Insight.com ............................ Arizona1993 Fiesta ..................................... Arizona


Bowl Games as a Coach (7)2008 Emerald .............................. California2007 Armed Forces ..................... California2006 Holiday................................ California2005 Las Vegas ........................... California2004 Holiday................................ California2003 Insight ................................. California1990 Freedom Bowl ....................... Oregon

Tosh luPoideFenSive line

Fourth Season at Cal

The luPoi FileBirthdate ................................July 22, 1981Hometown ..........................Hayward, Calif.High School ........................De La Salle HSCollege .................................. California ‘05

Bachelor’s in American studiesCalifornia ‘07

Master’s in educationFamily ............................................... SingleCoaching history2008-present ............................... California

Defensive Line2006-07 ....................................... California

Graduate AssistantBowl Games as a Coach (3)2008 Emerald .............................. California2007 Armed Forces ..................... California2006 Holiday................................ California

Bowl Games as a Player (3)2005 Las Vegas ........................... California2004 Holiday................................ California2003 Insight ................................. California

sTeve mArshAlloFFenSive line

First Season at Cal

The mArshAll FileBirthdate ...............................June 20, 1956Hometown ............................ Vernon, ConnHigh School ...........................Rockville HSCollege ..................................Louisville ’79Family ........................................wife, KarinCoaching history2009-present ............................... California

Offensive Line2007-08 ......................... Cleveland Browns

Offensive Line2002-05 .............................Houston Texans

Asst. Offensive Line (tackles)2000-01 ........................................Colorado

Offensive Line1998-99 ............................... North Carolina

Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line1997.......................................... Texas A&M

Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line1996...................................................UCLA

Offensive Line1994-95 .....................................Tennessee

Offensive Line/Running Game Coord.1993...........................................Tennessee

Offensive Line1988-92 ..................................Virginia Tech

Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line1987........................................Virginia Tech

Offensive Line1985-86 ..................................Murray State

Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line1984..............................................Louisville

Offensive Line/Tight Ends1982-83 .........................................Marshall

Offensive Line/Kicking Game1980-81 .....................................Tennessee

Offensive Line1979....................................Plymouth State

Offensive LineBowl Games as a Coach (7)2001 Fiesta Bowl ..........................Colorado1998 Las Vegas Bowl .......... North Carolina1997 Cotton Bowl ..................... Texas A&M1995 Florida Citrus Bowl ...........Tennessee1994 Gator Bowl ........................Tennessee1993 Florida Citrus Bowl ...........Tennessee1981 Garden State Bowl ...........Tennessee

assistant coaches continued

Kevin dAFTWide receiverS

Sixth Season at Cal

The dAFT FileBirthdate ............................... Nov. 19, 1975Hometown .............................. Tustin, Calif.High School ...............................Foothill HSCollege .................................. UC Davis ‘99

Bachelor’s in biologyCalifornia ‘07

Master’s in educationFamily .........................................wife, Kesa

daughters, Talia and CarolineCoaching history2008-present ............................... California

Wide Receivers2007............................................. California

Quarterbacks2004-06 ....................................... California

Graduate Assistant, Offensive Line2003............................................. UC Davis

Volunteer Asst., QuarterbacksBowl Games as a Coach (5)2008 Emerald .............................. California2007 Armed Forces ..................... California2006 Holiday................................ California2005 Las Vegas ........................... California2004 Holiday................................ California

ron GouldaSSociate head coach/ running BackS

13th Season at Cal

The Gould FileBirthdate ..............................Sept. 15, 1965Hometown ..............................Tucson, Ariz.High School ..........................Santa Rita HSCollege ......................................Oregon ‘88

Bachelor’s in criminologyFamily ...................................... wife, Teresa

sons, Tevin and TraeCoaching history1997-present ............................... California

Running Backs1993-96 ....................................Boise State

Defensive Backs1992......................................Portland State

Defensive Backs1990-91 .......................................... Oregon

Graduate Assistantron gould

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KenwiCK ThomPsonrecruting coordinator/lineBackerSThird Season at Cal

The ThomPson FileBirthdate ................................July 23, 1969Hometown ..........................Houston, TexasHigh School ................................ Nimitz HSCollege .....................................Harding ‘91

Bachelor’s in marketing and salesFamily ..................................... wife, Monica

sons, Jaxson and JacobCoaching history2007-present ............................... California

Linebackers2006....................................San Jose State

Defensive Tackles2005....................................San Jose State

Strength & Conditioning2004....................................San Jose StateDefensive Line, Co-Recruiting Coordinator,

Co-Special Teams2002-03 ..............................San Jose State

Linebackers, Recruiting Coordinator2001....................................San Jose State

Linebackers1996-2000 ......................... Texas Southern

Asst. Head Coach, Def. Coordinator1995................................... Texas Southern

Def. Line, Recruiting Coordinator1994................................... Texas Southern

Running Backs1991-92 ..........................................Harding

Graduate Assistant1990......... Italian-American Football Assoc.

Assistant CoachBowl Games as a Coach (3)2008 Emerald .............................. California2007 Armed Forces ..................... California2006 New Mexico ...............San Jose State

assistant coaches continued

Al simmonsdeFenSive BackS

Fifth Season at Cal

The simmons FileBirthdate .................................Dec. 6, 1962Hometown ...........................Oakland, Calif.High School .............................Oakland HSCollege ....................Cal State Hayward ‘87

Bachelor’s in business administrationMaster’s in physical education (‘91)

Family ............................................... SingleCoaching history2008-present ............................... California

Defensive Backs2006-07 .................................Arizona State

Defensive Backs, Co-Special Teams2005....................................San Jose State

Cornerbacks2003-04 ..................... San Francisco 49ers

Cornerbacks/Secondary2001-02 .................................Oregon State

Secondary1998-2000 ................................... California

Defensive Backs1997.......................................... Idaho State

Defensive Coordinator1995-96 ...............................Montana State

Secondary1994............................San Francisco State

Defensive Coordinator/Secondary1986-93 ........................ Cal State Hayward

Secondary/LinebackersBowl Games as a Coach (4)2008 Emerald .............................. California2007 Holiday..........................Arizona State2006 Hawaii ...........................Arizona State2002 Insight ...........................Oregon State

miKe mchuGhdirector oF FootBall oPerationSSeventh Season at Cal

The mChuGh FileBirthdate ...............................Dec. 12, 1957High School ......................... Boyertown HSCollege ...........................Findlay (Ohio) ‘83

Bachelor’s degree in health and physical education

Eastern Michigan ‘93Master’s degree in physical education

Family .....................................wife, Shannadog, Buddy


Director of Football Operations2001-02 .................................. Detroit Lions

Quality Control Coach1999-2000 ...................................... Oregon

Director of Football Operations1993-98 .........................................Missouri

Director of Football Operations1992.................................Eastern Michigan

Defensive Line Assistant Coach1991.................................Eastern Michigan

Recruiting Coordinator1989-90 ...........................Eastern Michigan

Offensive Line Assistant Coach1985-88 ..........Northmor (Galion, Ohio) HS

Head Coach1984................Northmor (Galion, Ohio) HS

Assistant Coach1983 ........... Liberty-Benton (Findlay, Ohio) HS

Assistant Coach

Bowl Games (10)2008 Emerald .............................. California2007 Armed Forces ..................... California2006 Holiday................................ California2005 Las Vegas ........................... California2004 Holiday................................ California2003 Insight ................................ California2000 Holiday................................... Oregon1999 Sun ........................................ Oregon1998 Insight ...................................Missouri1997 Holiday..................................Missouri

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John KrAsinsKiStrength & conditioning

Eighth Season at Cal

The KrAsinsKi FileBirthdate ................................May 17, 1967High School ..................Colstrip (Mont.) HSCollege .......................... Montana State ‘90

Bachelor’s degree in sports medicineOregon ‘98

Master’s degree inexercise physiology

Family ................................... wife, Summersons, Johnhenry and Lincoln


Strength & Conditioning Coach2000-02 ........................... Northern Arizona

Strength & Conditioning Coach1996-2000 ...................................... Oregon

Assistant Strength &Conditioning Coach

1993-96 .............................. Colorado StateAssistant Strength &Conditioning Coach

1991-92 ..........................................RutgersAssistant Strength &Conditioning Coach

Bowl Games as a Coach (11)2008 Emerald .............................. California2007 Armed Forces ..................... California2006 Holiday................................ California2005 Las Vegas ........................... California2004 Holiday................................ California2003 Insight ................................ California1999 Sun ........................................ Oregon1998 Aloha...................................... Oregon1997 Las Vegas .............................. Oregon1995 Holiday....................... Colorado State1994 Holiday....................... Colorado State

John kraSinSki


CALifORNiA gOLDEN BEARS ROSTER2009 gOLDEN BEARS2009 SPring roSter

no name Pos ht wt yr eXP hometown (last sChool) 90 Solomona Aigamaua lB 6-1 246 SO SQ Honolulu, Hi (St. louis HS) 44 Tyson Alualu Dl 6-3 295 SR 3V Honolulu, Hi (St. louis HS) 27 Charles Amadi DB 5-10 186 JR 2V Fresno (Edison HS) 19 Bryan Anger P 6-4 199 SO 1V Camarillo (Camarillo HS) 2 Marc Anthony CB 6-0 194 FR RS Chandler, AZ (Chandler HS) 50 Kevin Bemoll Dl 6-4 334 SR 1V Mission Viejo (Mission Viejo HS) 4 Jahvid Best TB 5-10 195 JR 2V Vallejo (Salesian HS) 10 Devin Bishop lB 6-1 239 SR 1V San Francisco (Will C. Wood HS/CCSF) 8 Nyan Boateng WR 6-2 211 SR 1V Brooklyn, NY (lincoln HS/Florida) 70 Mark Boskovich Ol 6-4 304 JR 2V los Altos (St. Francis) 81 Ross Bostock WR 6-0 192 FR RS Sebastopol (Analy HS) 20 Jesse Brooks DB 5-11 197 JR 2V Oakland (Bishop O’Dowd HS) 47 Keith Browner DE 6-6 268 JR 1V los Angeles (Dorsey HS) 84 Michael Calvin WR 6-2 205 SO RS San lorenzo (San lorenzo HS) 7 D.J. Campbell S 5-11 198 SO 1V North las Vegas, NV (Cheyenne HS) 48 Thomas Caterina DB 6-2 188 FR HS Palmdale (Paraclete HS) 11 Sean Cattouse CB 6-2 206 SO 1V Chicago, il (Hubbard HS)61 JustinCheadle OL 6-2 299 SO 1V Bakersfield(BakersfieldHS) 17 Chris Conte CB 6-3 205 JR 2V los Angeles (loyola HS) 77 Michael Costanzo Dl 6-2 296 JR 1V Danville (Monte Vista HS) 83 Skylar Curran TE 6-4 256 SR SQ Woodland (Woodland HS/Butte CC) 28 Jonathan Dawson DB 5-10 194 JR RS Santa Margarita (Catholic HS/Saddleback CC) 28 Covaughn DeBoskie TB 5-11 205 FR RS Chandler, AZ (Hamilton HS) 71 Sam DeMartinis Ol 6-5 293 SO SQ Sun Valley (Notre Dame HS) 14 Nick Demopoulos PK 5-9 166 JR SQ San Diego (Avon Old Farms HS) 53 Donovan Edwards Ol 6-5 285 JR 1V Pleasant Hill (Pinole Valley HS/Diablo ValleyCC) 21 Tyre Ellison DB 6-2 184 FR RS San Francisco (Burton HS) 74 T.J. Emery Ol 6-3 291 SO SQ Temecula (Temecula HS) 99 Savai’i Eselu TE 6-3 251 SO SQ Waipahu, Hi (Moanalua HS) 29 Marcus Ezeff DB 5-11 219 SR 3V Santa Rosa (Montgomery HS) 73 Richard Fisher Ol 6-4 290 JR 1V Ben lomond (Scotts Valley HS) 65 Dominic Galas Ol 6-1 281 FR RS Modesto (Central Catholic HS) 52 Justin Gates Ol 6-1 281 SO SQ Reno, NV (Galena HS) 18 Peter Geurts FB 6-1 215 SO 1V San Ramon (Monte Vista HS) 89 Garry Graffort TE 6-3 242 JR SQ Concord (Ygnacio Valley HS) 54 Chris Guarnero Ol 6-2 275 JR RS Arvada, CO (Mullen HS) 92 Trevor Guyton DT 6-3 293 SO 1V Woodinville, WA (Redmond HS) 26 Darian Hagan DB 6-0 186 JR 2V los Angeles (Crenshaw HS) 23 Josh Hill DB 5-9 194 FR RS Houston, TX (Klein Forest HS) 76 Derrick Hill Dl 6-2 302 JR 2V Oakland (McClymonds HS) 33 Brian Holley FB 5-9 235 SR 3V Pomona (Diamond Ranch HS) 3 D.J. Holt lB 6-1 250 SO 1V Encino (Crespi Carmelite HS) 34 J.P. Hurrell lB 6-0 205 FR HS San Mateo (Junipero Serra HS) 24 langston Jackson RB 6-1 227 FR RS Simi Valley (Simi Valley HS) 25 Brett Johnson DB 6-1 194 SR 3V las Vegas, NV (Green Valley HS) 43 Charles Johnson lB 6-1 232 JR 1V lake Forest (El Toro HS/Saddleback CC) 1 Marvin Jones WR 6-2 190 SO 1V Etiwanda (Etiwanda HS) 97 Cameron Jordan DE 6-4 287 JR 2V Chandler, AZ (Chandler HS) 22 Will Kapp FB 5-10 216 SO 1V los Gatos (los Gatos HS) 30 Mychal Kendricks lB 6-0 230 SO 1V Fresno (Herbert Hoover HS) 45 Spencer ladner TE 6-7 253 FR RS Kansas City, MO (Pembroke Hill HS) 5 Alex lagemann WR 6-1 205 SO SQ Saratoga (Saratoga HS) 21 Kevin lewis TB 5-9 180 FR RS Victorville (Silverado HS) 4 Chris little S 6-2 224 FR RS Oakland (Castlemont HS) 10 Brock Mansion QB 6-5 237 SO 1V Dallas, TX (Episcopal School of Dallas) 80 Anthony Miller TE 6-3 258 SO 1V San Jose (Archbishop Mitty HS) 18 Mike Mohamed lB 6-3 237 JR 2V Brawley (Brawley HS) 37 Robert Mullins lB 5-11 222 FR RS los Angeles (Dorsey HS) 15 Bryant Nnabuife DB 6-1 200 JR 1V Brenham, TX (Elkins HS/Blinn JC) 95 Ernest Owusu DE 6-4 263 SO 1V Nashville, TN (Father Ryan HS/The HunSchool) 96 Kendrick Payne Dl 6-2 300 FR RS Houston, TX (Klein Forest HS) 78 Justin Prueitt Ol 6-4 278 JR SQ Clovis (Buchanan HS) 77 Tyler Rigsbee Ol 6-4 275 FR RS Chico (Pleasant Valley HS)


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no name Pos ht wt yr eXP hometown (last sChool)13 Kevin Riley QB 6-2 221 JR 2V Portland, OR (Beaverton HS) 50 Matt Rios lS 6-1 236 FR RS Phoenix, AZ (North Canyon HS) 30 Joe Robles PK 5-11 195 JR SQ Mission Viejo (Tesoro HS) 45 Nick Rosato lB 6-0 242 FR RS San Ramon (California HS) 3 Jeremy Ross WR 5-11 216 JR 1V Sacramento (laguna Creek HS) 39 Matt Russi FB 5-9 237 SR 3V Danville (Monte Vista HS) 2 Charles Satchell WR 6-2 208 FR RS Milpitas (Milpitas HS)72 MitchellSchwartz OL 6-6 335 SO 1V PacificPalisades(PalisadesCharterHS) 46 David Seawright PK 6-3 223 SO 1V San Diego (Rancho Bernardo HS) 44 Tad Smith TE 6-5 254 SR 2V isleton (St. Mary’s HS) 19 Jarrett Sparks TE 6-1 229 FR RS Merced (Merced HS) 48 Eric Stevens FB 6-0 229 FR RS San Pedro (Peninsula HS) 75 Matt Summers-Gavin Ol 6-4 291 FR RS San Francisco (St. ignatius HS) 9 Beau Sweeney QB 6-2 226 FR RS Fresno (Clovis West HS) 40 Giorgio Tavecchio PK 5-8 173 SO 1V Moraga (Campolindo HS) 7 Quinn Tedford WR 5-11 158 SO SQ Danville (Monte Vista HS)58 ChetTeofilo OL 6-3 329 SR 3V ChulaVista(HilltopHS)79 MikeTepper OL 6-7 319 SR 2V Cypress(PacificaHS) 35 Ryan Theimer P 6-2 195 SO SQ Monrovia (Monrovia HS) 5 Syd’Quan Thompson DB 5-9 191 SR 3V Sacramento (Grant HS) 40 Aaron Tipoti DE 6-2 281 FR RS Honolulu, Hi (Word of life Academy) 86 Verran Tucker WR 6-1 204 SR 1V Torrance (Fairfax HS/El Camino CC)31 JohnTyndall FB 6-3 236 SO 1V PacificGrove(PacificGroveHS) 34 Shane Vereen TB 5-10 198 SO 1V Valencia (Valencia HS) 14 Ryan Wertenberger QB 6-2 207 FR RS Mission Viejo (laguna Hills HS) 88 Aric Williams WR 6-2 198 SO TR livermore (Granada HS/West los Angeles CC) 9 Eddie Young lB 6-0 239 SR 2V Berkeley (Berkeley HS)

nuMerical roSter no name Pos 23 Josh Hill DB 24 langston Jackson RB 25 Brett Johnson DB 26 Darian Hagan DB 27 Charles Amadi DB 28 Jonathan Dawson DB 28 Covaughn DeBoskie TB 29 Marcus Ezeff DB 30 Mychal Kendricks lB 30 Joe Robles PK 31 John Tyndall FB 33 Brian Holley FB 34 J.P. Hurrell lB 34 Shane Vereen TB 35 Ryan Theimer P 37 Robert Mullins lB 39 Matt Russi FB 40 Giorgio Tavecchio PK 40 Aaron Tipoti DE 43 Charles Johnson lB 44 Tyson Alualu Dl 44 Tad Smith TE 45 Spencer ladner TE 45 Nick Rosato lB 46 David Seawright PK 47 Keith Browner DE 48 Thomas Caterina DB 48 Eric Stevens FB 50 Kevin Bemoll Dl 50 Matt Rios lS

no name Pos 52 Justin Gates Ol 53 Donovan Edwards Ol 54 Chris Guarnero Ol58 ChetTeofilo OL 61 Justin Cheadle Ol 65 Dominic Galas Ol 70 Mark Boskovich Ol 71 Sam DeMartinis Ol 72 Mitchell Schwartz Ol 73 Richard Fisher Ol 74 T.J. Emery Ol 75 Matt Summers-Gavin Ol 76 Derrick Hill Dl 77 Michael Costanzo Dl 77 Tyler Rigsbee Ol 78 Justin Prueitt Ol 79 Mike Tepper Ol 80 Anthony Miller TE 81 Ross Bostock WR 83 Skylar Curran TE 84 Michael Calvin WR 86 Verran Tucker WR 88 Aric Williams WR 89 Garry Graffort TE 90 Solomona Aigamaua lB 92 Trevor Guyton DT 95 Ernest Owusu DE 96 Kendrick Payne Dl 97 Cameron Jordan DE 99 Savai’i Eselu TE

no name Pos 1 Marvin Jones WR 2 Marc Anthony CB 2 Charles Satchell WR 3 D.J. Holt lB 3 Jeremy Ross WR 4 Jahvid Best TB 4 Chris little S 5 Alex lagemann WR 5 Syd’Quan Thompson DB 7 D.J. Campbell S 7 Quinn Tedford WR 8 Nyan Boateng WR 9 Beau Sweeney QB 9 Eddie Young lB 10 Devin Bishop lB 10 Brock Mansion QB 11 Sean Cattouse CB 13 Kevin Riley QB 14 Nick Demopoulos PK 14 Ryan Wertenberger QB 15 Bryant Nnabuife DB 17 Chris Conte CB 18 Peter Geurts FB 18 Mike Mohamed lB 19 Bryan Anger P 19 Jarrett Sparks TE 20 Jesse Brooks DB 21 Kevin lewis TB 21 Tyre Ellison DB 22 Will Kapp FB

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PoSt-SPring dePth chart

oFFenSeWR 1 Marvin Jones (6-2, 190, So.) 86 Verran Tucker (6-1, 204, Sr.) 84 Michael Calvin (6-2, 205, So.)* lT 79 Mike Tepper (6-7, 319, Sr.)* 53 Donovan Edwards (6-5, 285, Jr.) lG 70 Mark Boskovich (6-4, 304, Jr.)* 75 Matt Summers-Gavin (6-4, 291, Fr.)* C 54 Chris Guarnero (6-2, 275, Jr.)* 65 Dominic Galas (6-1, 281, Fr.)* RG 58 ChetTeofilo(6-3,329,Sr.)* 73 Richard Fisher (6-4, 290, Jr.)* 61 Justin Cheadle (6-2, 299, So.)* RT 72 Mitchell Schwartz (6-6, 335, So.)* 78 Justin Prueitt (6-4, 278, Jr.)*

TE 44 Tad Smith (6-5, 254, Sr.)* 80 Anthony Miller (6-3, 258, So.)

WR 8 Nyan Boateng (6-2, 211, Sr.)* 3 Jeremy Ross (5-11, 216, Jr.)*

QB 13 Kevin Riley (6-2, 221, Jr.)*or 10 Brock Mansion (6-5, 237, So.)*or 9 Beau Sweeney (6-2, 226, Fr.)*

FB 33 Brian Holley (5-9, 235, Sr.)* 31 John Tyndall (6-3, 236, So.)* 22 Will Kapp (5-10, 216, So.)*

TB 4 Jahvid Best (5-10, 195, Jr.) 34 Shane Vereen (5-10, 198, So.)*

SlOT 5 Alex lagemann (6-1, 205, So.)* 2 Charles Satchell (6-2, 208, Fr.)*

SPecialiStSP 19 Bryan Anger (6-4, 199, So.)*

PK 40 Giorgio Tavecchio (5-8, 173, So.)or 46 David Seawright (6-3, 223, So.)

KO 40 Giorgio Tavecchio (5-8, 173, So.)or 46 David Seawright (6-3, 223, So.) lS 50 Matt Rios (6-1, 236, Fr.)*

HO 10 Brock Mansion (6-5, 237, So.)* 19 Bryan Anger (6-4, 199, So.)*

PR 5 Syd’Quan Thompson (5-9, 191, Sr.)* 3 Jeremy Ross (5-11, 216, Jr.)* KR 4 Jahvid Best (5-10, 195, Jr.) 34 Shane Vereen (5-10, 198, So.)*

* indicates redshirt has been used

deFenSeDE 44 Tyson Alualu (6-3, 295, Sr.) 92 Trevor Guyton (6-3, 293, So.)

DE 97 Cameron Jordan (6-4, 287, Jr.) 95 Ernest Owusu (6-4, 263, So.)*or 40 Aaron Tipoti (6-2, 281, Fr.)*

NG 76 Derrick Hill (6-2, 302, Jr.)* 96 Kendrick Payne (6-2, 300, Fr.)* OlB 10 Devin Bishop (6-1, 239, Sr.)* 4 Chris little (6-2, 224, Fr.)*

ilB 30 Mychal Kendricks (6-0, 230, So.) 34 J.P. Hurrell (6-0, 205, Fr.)

ilB 18 Mike Mohamed (6-3, 237, Jr.)* 3 D.J. Holt (6-1, 250, So.)*

OlB 9 Eddie Young (6-0, 239, Sr.)* 43 Charles Johnson (6-1, 232, Jr.)*

CB 5 Syd’Quan Thompson (5-9, 191, Sr.)* 15 Bryant Nnabuife (6-1, 200, Jr.) S 25 Brett Johnson (6-1, 194, Sr.)* 11 Sean Cattouse (6-2, 206, So.)* S 29 Marcus Ezeff (5-11, 219, Sr.)* 7 D.J. Campbell (5-11, 198, So.)*

CB 26 Darian Hagan (6-0, 186, Jr.)* 17 Chris Conte (6-3, 205, Jr.)


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yarder vs. Arizona State, had the three longest punts in the Pac-10 during the year ... 26 of his 71 punts landed inside the opponent 20 and had 15 punts of at least 50 yards on the year ... his 43.1 ypp ranked fi fth on the Cal season list ... named Cal’s most valuable freshman.2007: Redshirted the season.Personal: Bryan Corey Anger … born Oct. 6, 1988 … the son of Mike and Jean Anger ... brother Michael, Jr., played football at San Diego and soccer at UC Irvine.

Anger’s Career StatisticsYear No Yds Avg Long TB FC I202008 71 3063 43.1 76 7 17 26

JAHVIDBest 4TB, 5-10, 195 Vallejo, CATB, 5-10, 195 Vallejo, CAJR-2V Salesian HSJR-2V Salesian HS2008:2008: Led the Pac-10 and ranked third in the country in rushing, averaging 131.67 ypg ... country in rushing, averaging 131.67 ypg ...

his 8.1 yards per carry was the best of any player in the FBS with his 8.1 yards per carry was the best of any player in the FBS with at least 125 rushes on the year, as well as a school record ... total of 1,580 rushing yards was the second highest ever at Cal, behind only J.J. Arrington’s 2,018 yards in 2004 ... a fi rst-team All-Pac-10 choice ... named a second-team All-American by College Football News ... voted Offensive MVP of the Emerald Bowl after galloping News ... voted Offensive MVP of the Emerald Bowl after galloping Newsfor a bowl-record 186 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries vs. Miami (9.3 ypc) ... his 15 rushing TDs tied the Cal mark also held by J.J. Arrington (2004) and Justin Forsett (2007) ... a three-time Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Week ... Cal’s Co-Offensive MVP ... ranked second nationally in all-purpose yards, averaging 187.25 ypg and setting a school record with 2,247 yards ... also fi rst in the conference and 22nd in the country in kickoff returns (26.31 ypr) ... capped off the regular season with a school-record 311 yards on 19 carries vs. Washington – the fourth-highest total in Pac-10 history and the No. 4 performance in the nation during the fall ... also scored four TDs in the game to tied the Cal modern record, including sprints of 60 and 84 yards ... had the two longest runs in the Pac-10; in addition to the 84-yard rush vs. UW, went 86 yards at Washington State ... the only Cal player ever to have three 200-yard games (311 vs. Washington, 201 vs. Stanford, 200 at Washington State) ... ran for a combined 698 yards on 58 carries (12.0 ypc) in Cal’s last three games vs. Stanford, UW and Miami ... had seven rushes of 60+ yards, including three runs of 80 or more yards … recipient of the Berkeley Breakfast Club Award (outstanding player in the Big Game) … tied for second on the team with 27 receptions ... opened the campaign with 111 yards on 24 carries (1 TD), 63 receiving yards and 103 kickoff-return yards for 277 all-purpose yards against Michigan State … became the fi rst Cal player since J.J. Arrington in 2004 to open a season with back-to-back 100-yard rushing games after racking up 200 yards on the ground at Washington State … dislocated his left elbow vs. Colorado State Sept. 27 ... after missing the Arizona State game, returned at Arizona Oct. 18, rushing for 107 yards and a touchdown … went for 115 yards against UCLA and 116 yards against Oregon State … in his career, has 76 plays (rush, receive, KO return) of at least 10 yards ... missed spring 2009 workouts following offseason foot and elbow surgery, but began running in early April and is expected to be full strength by August training camp.2007: Burst onto the collegiate scene as a true freshman, seeing action at tailback, as a return man and as a gunner ... a fi rst-team All-Pac-10 selection as a special teams player ... selected as the team’s Most Valuable Freshman and received the team’s J. Scott Duncan Award (Most Valuable Special Teams Player) ... missed the Washington, Stanford and Air Force games due to a

PLAYER BIOSTYSONAlualu 44DE, 6-3, 295 Honolulu, HIDE, 6-3, 295 Honolulu, HISR-3V St. Louis HSSR-3V St. Louis HS2008:2008: Had a career-high 62 tackles on the year, most for a Cal lineman since Duane Clemons most for a Cal lineman since Duane Clemons

had 82 in 1995 ... named second-team All-Pac-10 ... started every had 82 in 1995 ... named second-team All-Pac-10 ... started every game last two seasons ... had at least one tackle for loss in all but two games ... recipient of Cal’s Brick Muller Award as the team’s most valuable defensive lineman ... 11th in the Pac-10 with 6.0 sacks and tied for 16th in the league with 11.0 TFL ... fi nished off the regular season with a career-best 10 tackles, including a sack and two for loss, plus forced fumble vs. Washington ... played well at Maryland with eight total tackles, including one sack ... had a pair of sacks for minus 17 yards, as well as two pass break-ups, in Cal’s win over UCLA ... registered a 10-yard sack at USC ... fi nished with eight tackles plus a forced fumble in the Big Game vs. Stanford.2007: Started all 13 games at defensive end … paced the defensive line with 52 tackles, including 3.5 for a loss … also had 2.5 sacks, an interception and a team-best four fumble recoveries … had 20 tackles and a pair of fumble recoveries in the last three regular season games ... recorded a pair of sacks at Colorado State … recovered his fi rst career fumble and took it into the end zone for a touchdown vs. Arizona after a Thomas DeCoud blitz on quarterback Willie Tuitama jarred the ball loose … snared a key interception at Oregon in the fourth quarter when the Ducks were driving and threatening to score on Cal’s 17-yard line … also recovered a fumble against USC ... earned the team’s Brick Muller Award.2006: Stepped into the defensive line rotation as a true freshman ... saw action in all 13 games, including his fi rst career start against Oregon State ... registered 16 tackles, fourth on the defensive line ... tallied six tackles (three solo) against UCLA and added fi ve takedowns (two solo) in his debut at Tennessee.Personal: Tyson Asi Alualu … last name pronounced AH-loo AH-loo ... he and his wife, Desire, have a son, Tyree … born May 12, 1987 ... the son of Ta’avao and Levaa’I Alualu ... ethnic studies major.

Alualu’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT-AT-TT Loss Sacks Int FR PBU2006 13/1 4-12-16 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 02007 13/13 23-29-52 3.5-20 2.5-17 1-8 4 12008 13/13 21-41-62 11.0-66 6.0-51 0-0 0 2Total 39/27 48-82-130 14.5-86 8.5-68 1-8 4 3

BRYANAnger 19P, 6-4, 199 Camarillo, CAP, 6-4, 199 Camarillo, CASO-1V Camarillo HSSO-1V Camarillo HS2008:2008: Established himself as one of the top punters in the country as a freshman ... named punters in the country as a freshman ... named

a fi rst-team Freshman All-American by a fi rst-team Freshman All-American by Sporting News Today, College Football News and Rivals.com ... also a second-team All-College Football News and Rivals.com ... also a second-team All-College Football NewsPac-10 choice ... the only freshman and Pac-10 player to be named a semifi nalist for the Ray Guy Award ... ranked third in the Pac-10 and 18th nationally in punting average (43.1 ypp) ... chosen Pac-10 Special Teams Player of the Week Oct. 6 when he averaged 47.4 yards on seven punts and placed three kicks inside the 20-yard line vs. Arizona State ... set a school single-game record when he averaged 60.2 ypp on four punts vs. Stanford, including two of the fi ve longest punts in school history – a 76-yarder on his fi rst boot (#4) and a 75-yarder on his second (#5-T) ... including a 72-

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hip injury ... tallied 10 or more yards on 36.8% of his touches (21-of-57 plays) ... burst through tacklers for a 64-yard touchdown run against Colorado State for his fi rst career touchdown ... added his fi rst receiving touchdown against Louisiana Tech with a 16-yard grab ... had four carries for 46 yards in his collegiate debut against Tennessee ... returned 15 kickoffs for an average of 27.0 yards per effort (second in the Pac-10), including a career-long 54-yarder against UCLA and 11 others of 20 yards or more ... also a standout special teams gunner with 12 tackles and a fumble recovery.Personal: Jahvid Andre Best … born Jan. 30, 1989 … the son of David and Lisa Best … fi rst name is pronounced JAH-vid … undeclared major.

Best’s Rushing StatisticsYear G/GS No Yards Avg TD Long2007 10/0 29 221 7.6 2 642008 12/10 194 1580 8.1 15 86Total 22/10 223 1801 8.1 17 86

Best’s Receiving StatisticsYear G/GS No Yards Avg TD Long2007 10/0 13 74 5.7 1 162008 12/10 27 246 9.1 1 42Total 22/10 40 320 8.0 2 42

Best’s Kickoff Return StatisticsYear No Yards Avg TD Long2007 15 405 27.0 0 542008 16 421 26.3 0 54Total 31 826 26.4 0 54

DEVINBishop 10LB, 6-1, 239 San Francisco, CALB, 6-1, 239 San Francisco, CASR-1V San Francisco CCSR-1V San Francisco CC2008:2008: Appeared in 12 games, accumulating 13 tackles ... had a half sack at Washington 13 tackles ... had a half sack at Washington

State and a season-high four tackles vs. Colorado State ... added State and a season-high four tackles vs. Colorado State ... added two unassisted tackles vs. Miami in the Emerald Bowl ... brother of former Cal linebacker Desmond Bishop (2005-06), Cal’s leading tackler in 2006 who also wore No. 10.2007: Redshirted the season.Junior College: Earned a four-star ranking from Scout.com in its junior-college ratings … listed as the 59th-best junior-college prospect in the nation according to Rivals.com … tabbed as a SuperPrep Magazine Juco 100 player and the No. 25 junior-college player overall … earned junior-college All-America honors … led the Rams with 45 tackles in 2006 (his brother led Cal, and the Pac-10, in tackles in 2006) … also had an interception returned for a touchdown. Personal: Born July 17, 1986 … the son of Sherri Harris and Dennis Bishop … father played football for Illinois and professionally in the United States Football League … brother, Desmond, was a Cal linebacker from 2005-06 … majoring in American studies.

Bishop’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT-AT-TT Loss Sacks Int FR PBU2008 12/0 6-7-13 0.5-1 0.0-0 0-0 0 0

SEANCattouse 11S, 6-2, 206 Chicago, ILS, 6-2, 206 Chicago, ILSO-1V Hubbard HSSO-1V Hubbard HS2008:2008: Earned his fi rst start of the season for an injured Brett Johnson (shoulder) vs. Stanford injured Brett Johnson (shoulder) vs. Stanford

and came through with fi ve tackles ... also started vs. Miami in the and came through with fi ve tackles ... also started vs. Miami in the Emerald Bowl, fi nishing with three stops ... tied for second on the team with three interceptions ... his fi rst pick came at the Cal 6-yard-line with the Bears up 24-14 in the fourth quarter vs. Arizona State to halt a potential scoring drive ... also stopped a UCLA drive at the Cal 3, returning an interception nine yards ... his fi nal INT came in the end zone vs. Oregon ... broke up fi ve passes.2007: Redshirted the year while working with the Golden Bear scout teams.Personal: Born Oct. 4, 1988 ... the son of Michael and Sally Cattouse ... undeclared major.

Cattouse’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT-AT-TT Loss Sacks Int FR PBU2008 11/2 8-5-13 0.5-1 0.0-0 3-25 0 5

JUSTINCheadle 61OG, 6-2, 299 Bakersfi eld, CAOG, 6-2, 299 Bakersfi eld, CASO-1V Bakersfi eld HSSO-1V Bakersfi eld HS2008:2008: Appeared in nine games, including one start (Oregon), at right guard, fi lling in for an start (Oregon), at right guard, fi lling in for an

injured Noris Malele (ankle) ... also saw extensive action at USC.injured Noris Malele (ankle) ... also saw extensive action at USC.2007: Redshirted.Personal: Justin DeWayne Cheadle … born March 11, 1989 … the son of DeWayne and Patricia Cheadle … had one uncle, John Tarver, play in the NFL with the Patriots and Eagles, and two other uncles, Bernard Tarver and Roger Tarver, play football for USC and Washington, respectively.

CHRISConte 17CB, 6-3, 205 Los Angeles, CACB, 6-3, 205 Los Angeles, CAJR-2V Loyola HSJR-2V Loyola HS2008:2008: A reserve cornerback who primarily played in passing situations ... earned a start played in passing situations ... earned a start

at USC ... best game came vs. Colorado State when he fi nished at USC ... best game came vs. Colorado State when he fi nished with eight tackles ... also had fi ve stops vs. Stanford and recorded a fi ve-yard tackle for loss at Oregon State ... picked off a Rudy Carpenter pass vs. Arizona State ... broke a thumb vs. Stanford and missed the Washington game, but returned for the Emerald Bowl, where he had fi ve tackles and broke up a pair of passes vs. Miami.2007: Played in every game, recording 32 tackles, including one tackle for loss … earned honorable mention Freshman All-America honors from the Sporting News and Scout.com ... took Sporting News and Scout.com ... took Sporting Newsover the starting cornerback position in game nine and recorded 10 tackles in his debut vs. Washington State … recorded fi ve tackles and recovered a fumble vs. USC … most tackles by a Bear true freshman since Donnie McCleskey had 45 in 2002.Personal: Christopher Michael Conte… born Feb. 23, 1989 … the son of Anne and Mark Conte.


Conte’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT-AT-TT Loss Sacks Int FR PBU2007 13/3 20-12-32 1.0-3 0.0-0 0-0 1 02008 12/1 15-13-28 1.0-5 0.0-0 1-0 0 7Total 25/4 35-25-60 2.0-8 0.0-0 1-0 1 7

DONOVANEdwards 53OL, 6-5, 285 Pleasant Hill, CAOL, 6-5, 285 Pleasant Hill, CAJR-1V Pinole Valley HS/Diablo Valley CCJR-1V Pinole Valley HS/Diablo Valley CC2008:2008: Started the last six games of the season at right tackle after a season-ending injury to at right tackle after a season-ending injury to

Chet Teofi lo … had two pancakes and two knockdowns against Chet Teofi lo … had two pancakes and two knockdowns against Oregon and two knockdowns against Stanford.Personal: Signed by the Bears late in the summer of 2008 and joined the team for preseason camp ... did not allow a sack his 2007 freshman campaign at Diablo Valley ... attended the same high school (Pinole Valley) as former Cal safety Thomas DeCoud ... undeclared major.

MARCUSEzeff 29DB, 5-11, 219 Santa Rosa, CADB, 5-11, 219 Santa Rosa, CASR-3V Montgomery HSSR-3V Montgomery HS2008:2008: A solid starter for the Bears at a safety position ... picked off two passes vs. UCLA, position ... picked off two passes vs. UCLA,

returning one 69 yards for a touchdown to give Cal a 17-7 lead in returning one 69 yards for a touchdown to give Cal a 17-7 lead in the second quarter ... also had an INT in the Big Game vs. Stanford ... recorded a season-high nine tackles in the opener against Michigan State ... had eight stops at USC and seven more vs. both Arizona and Stanford ... fi nished the Emerald Bowl with seven tackles vs. Miami ... recovered a fumble at Arizona that led to Cal’s fi rst touchdown and a 7-0 lead ... fi fth on the team (and third among 2009 returnees) with 66 total stops.2007: Established himself as a key player in the secondary before a leg injury kept him out of four games ... played in nine games with four starts at rover, including his fi rst career start against Colorado State ... recorded six tackles, including 1.5 for losses, against Tennessee … had seven solo tackles and a pass break up at Colorado State … turned in a career-best 14 tackles against Arizona … had the play of the season against Oregon hitting wide receiver Cameron Colvin in the fi nal seconds at the one-yard line and jarring the ball loose into the end zone and out of bounds for a touchback, allowing the Bears to preserve their 31-24 lead and eventual victory.2006: Played in every game except the opener at Tennessee ... recorded 12 tackles, including seven solo ... had two tackles in four different games – Portland State, Arizona State, Arizona and Stanford.2005: Redshirted.Personal: The son of Kathryn Jones and Leroy Ezeff … born Aug. 28, 1987 … last name pronounced E-zeff.

Ezeff’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT-AT-TT Loss Sacks Int FR PBU2006 12/0 7-5-12 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 02007 9/4 33-14-47 2.0-8 0.5-4 0-0 1 12008 13/13 36-30-66 1.0-1 0.0-0 3-78 1 6Total 34/17 76-49-125 3.0-9 0.5-4 3-78 2 7

CHRISGuarnero 54OL, 6-2, 275 Arvada, CO OL, 6-2, 275 Arvada, CO JR-1V Mullen HSJR-1V Mullen HS2008: 2008: Started three games at left guard before a toe injury sidelined him for the rest of the a toe injury sidelined him for the rest of the

season … registered 2.5 pancakes and three knockdowns in three season … registered 2.5 pancakes and three knockdowns in three games ... moved to center for spring 2009 practice with hopes of replacing graduated All-American Alex Mack in the middle of the o-line.2007: Played in one game (Louisiana Tech), but was listed as Cal’s backup center for every game.2006: Redshirted the season … shared Scout Team Player of the Year honors for offense.Personal: Chris Noel Tompek-Guarnero ... born Dec. 8, 1987 ... the son of Trudy Tompek-Guarnero and Gary Guarnero ... majoring in mass communications.

DARIANHagan 26CB, 6-0, 186 Los Angeles, CACB, 6-0, 186 Los Angeles, CAJR-2V Crenshaw HSJR-2V Crenshaw HS2008:2008: After seeing limited action in 2007, developed into one of the better cornerbacks developed into one of the better cornerbacks

in the Pac-10 as a sophomore ... tied the school record with in the Pac-10 as a sophomore ... tied the school record with teammate Syd’Quan Thompson for passes defensed in a season, a total that included three interceptions and 15 passes broken up ... tied for third in the Pac-10 in passes defensed ... had his fi rst career INT vs. Colorado State, then picked off two passes in the regular-season fi nale vs. Washington ... broke up three passes three different times – vs. Michigan State, UCLA and Oregon ... recovered a fumble at the Arizona State 41-yard line to set up a Cal touchdown ... fi nished with a season-high eight tackles against the Sun Devils, a total he matched vs. Miami in the Emerald Bowl ... also had six stops vs. Michigan State and Oregon and seven against Colorado State.2007: Played in fi ve games on special teams and as a backup cornerback … did not record any statistics.2006: Redshirted.Personal: Born Nov.5, 1988 ... the son of Pier Bruce ... majoring in social welfare.

Hagan’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT-AT-TT Loss Sacks Int FR PBU2007 5/0 0-0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 02008 13/13 38-18-56 2.5-4 0.0-0 3-12 1 15Total 18/13 38-18-56 2.5-4 0.0-0 3-12 1 15

DERRICKHill 76DL, 6-2, 302 Oakland, CADL, 6-2, 302 Oakland, CAJR-2V McClymonds HSJR-2V McClymonds HS2008:2008: Earned starts at nose tackle in nine of Cal’s 13 games ... had four stops at Maryland Cal’s 13 games ... had four stops at Maryland

and vs. Arizona State ... garnered a half-sack at Arizona ... recorded and vs. Arizona State ... garnered a half-sack at Arizona ... recorded three tackles, including 1.5 for loss, vs. Miami in the Emerald Bowl ... ended the year with 29 tackles.2007: Overcame a preseason knee injury to earn a spot on Cal’s two-deep … responded with 24 tackles and an interception in

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11 games … selected as an honorable mention Freshman All-American by Scout.com ... earned his fi rst career start in the bowl game against Air Force, essentially playing nose tackle in a 3-4 alignment and registering a career-best fi ve tackles (three solo) … had two tackles and corralled a key interception in the fi rst quarter against Colorado State when the Rams had third-and-goal on the Cal 2-yard line … recorded three tackles (one for a loss) and a near interception against Louisiana Tech … logged his fi rst career sack against Arizona.2006: Played in three games before a knee injury forced him to redshirt the season.Personal: Born July 16, 1985 ... the son of Tamara Purifoy-Hill and Derrick Hill … major is African-American studies.

Hill’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT-AT-TT Loss Sacks Int FR PBU2006 3/0 1-4-5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 02007 11/1 10-14-24 2.0-11 1.0-9 1-3 0 12008 13/9 4-25-29 2.5-4 0.5-1 0-0 0 1Total 27/10 15-43-58 4.5-15 1.5-10 1-3 0 2

D.J.Holt 3LB, 6-1, 250 Santa Clarita, CALB, 6-1, 250 Santa Clarita, CASO-1V Crespi Carmelite HSSO-1V Crespi Carmelite HS2008:2008: A reserve linebacker who played in 12 of 13 games, missing only the Michigan State of 13 games, missing only the Michigan State

opener ... had a season high of four tackles in his debut effort at opener ... had a season high of four tackles in his debut effort at Washington State ... registered a tackle for loss at Maryland.2007: Redshirted the year while working with the Golden Bear scout teams … earned Scout Team Player of the Year honors for defense.Personal: Donnell Lamont Holt … born Dec. 1, 1988 … the son of Shawn and Monica Bridges … plans to major in American studies with a business minor … cousin Troy Lewis played cornerback at Wyoming, completing his career in 2007.

Holt’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT-AT-TT Loss Sacks Int FR PBU2008 12/0 9-5-14 1.0-1 0.0-0 0-0 0 0

BRETTJohnson 25DB, 6-1, 194 Las Vegas, NVDB, 6-1, 194 Las Vegas, NVSR-3V Green Valley HSSR-3V Green Valley HS2008:2008: After learning the ropes as a special teams player for two years, Johnson became teams player for two years, Johnson became

a key factor as a starting safety ... moved into the opening lineup a key factor as a starting safety ... moved into the opening lineup in game three at Maryland ... missed the Big Game vs. Stanford with an injured shoulder but returned to start vs. Washington in the regular-season fi nale ... had the fi rst of his two interceptions at Washington State to set up Cal’s fi nal score in the 66-3 win ... also brought back an INT 43 yards for a score to give the Bears a 14-0 fi rst-quarter lead vs. Colorado State ... had a high of seven tackles three times – Arizona State, USC and Oregon State ... blocked a Michigan State punt that Bryant Nnabuife returned fi ve yards for a touchdown for Cal’s fi rst points of the season.2007: Appeared in all 13 games, primarily on special teams … tallied eight tackles on the year, including fi ve (all solo) in the bowl victory over Air Force when he made his fi rst career start (at free safety) … recorded two tackles against Louisiana Tech and one against Arizona State.2006: Saw action in the fi nal 11 games of the year on special

teams, registering four tackles ... had two tackles against Oregon State and one each against UCLA and Arizona State.2005: Redshirted.Personal: Brett Alexander Johnson … born Feb. 27, 1987 ... mother is Regan Johnson ... majoring in interdisciplinary studies.

Johnson’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT-AT-TT Loss Sacks Int FR PBU2006 11/0 2-2-4 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 02007 13/1 6-2-8 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 02008 12/9 25-18-43 0.0-0 0.0-0 2-62 0 3Total 36/10 33-22-55 0.0-0 0.0-0 2-62 0 3

MARVINJones 1WR, 6-2, 160 Etiwanda, CAWR, 6-2, 160 Etiwanda, CASO-1V Etiwanda HSSO-1V Etiwanda HS2008:2008: Appeared in seven games … had one catch for eight yards at Maryland … suffered catch for eight yards at Maryland … suffered

a knee injury in practice in Cal’s fi rst bye week in September … a knee injury in practice in Cal’s fi rst bye week in September … did not play again until Dec. 6 vs. Washington … had a very strong spring 2009 practice.Personal: Born March 12, 1990 ... the son of Marvin Jones, Sr., and Pamela Harper ... father wrestled at Cal State Bakersfi eld.

Jones’ Career StatisticsYear G/GS Rec Yards Avg TD Long2008 5/0 1 8 8.0 0 8

CAMERONJordan 97DE, 6-4, 287 Chandler, AZDE, 6-4, 287 Chandler, AZJR-2V Chandler HSJR-2V Chandler HS2008:2008: Earning Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Week notice in his fi rst start vs. Arizona the Week notice in his fi rst start vs. Arizona

State when he fi nished with eight tackles, including three for loss State when he fi nished with eight tackles, including three for loss and two sacks, plus a forced fumble ... chosen honorable mention All-Pac-10 ... had a career-best 10 tackles with 2.5 for loss and a sack vs. Oregon ... picked up a sack among his six stops at USC ... snared an interception vs. Colorado State ... tied for 13th in the Pac-10 with 11.0 tackles for loss ... recovered a fumble vs. Stanford at the Cal 10-yard line, which the Bears converted into a TD and a 10-0 lead ... played a key role in the win over Miami in the Emerald Bowl, returning a fumble seven yards to the Miami 2 with 3:28 left to set up with game-winning touchdown ... also had three solo stops, including two for loss, vs. the Hurricanes. 2007: Played in all 13 games as a true freshman and recorded 18 tackles … tallied half-sacks against Colorado State and Arizona State … also recovered a fumble against Arizona State and returned it 13 yards for his fi rst career touchdown … notched a season-best four takedowns in Cal’s road victory over Oregon ... earned the team’s Bob Tessier Award as its Most Improved Defensive Lineman.Personal: The son of Anita and Steve Jordan … born July 10, 1989 … his father played football at Brown and then 13 years in the NFL (all with the Minnesota Vikings) and was selected to the Pro Bowl six times.

Jordan’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT-AT-TT Loss Sacks Int FR PBU2007 13/0 7-11-18 1.0-5 1.0-5 0-0 1 02008 12/7 26-21-47 11.0-29 4.0-17 1-3 2 0Total 25/7 33-32-65 12.0-34 5.0-22 1-3 3 0


WILLKapp 22FB, 5-10, 216 Los Gatos, CAFB, 5-10, 216 Los Gatos, CASO, 1V Los Gatos HSSO, 1V Los Gatos HS2008:2008: Saw limited action, primarily on special teams for the Bears ... expected to battle for a teams for the Bears ... expected to battle for a

spot in the rotation at fullback for the 2009 season.spot in the rotation at fullback for the 2009 season.2007: Redshirted … earned Special Teams Scout Team Player of the Year honors.Personal: William Lorenzo Kapp … born Oct. 20, 1988 … the son of Joe and Jennifer Kapp … father is a Cal football legend and former Golden Bear head coach … Joe Kapp led the Bears to their last Rose Bowl appearance in 1959 and was also the coach behind “The Play” – Cal’s thrilling fi ve-lateral fi nish against Stanford in 1982 ... American studies major.

MYCHALKendricks 30LB, 6-0, 230 Fresno, CALB, 6-0, 230 Fresno, CASO-1V Herbert Hoover HSSO-1V Herbert Hoover HS2008:2008: Played n all 13 games as a true freshman, missing only the Maryland freshman, missing only the Maryland

contest ... fi nished with four tackles, including a 10-yard sack, at contest ... fi nished with four tackles, including a 10-yard sack, at Washington State ... had a pair of stops three times – vs. Michigan State, Colorado State and Stanford ... blocked a punt vs. Colorado State that Bryant Nnabuife returned 30 yards for a score and Cal’s fi rst points against the Rams.Personal: Born Sept. 28, 1990 ... the son of Yvonne Thagon ... undeclared major.

Kendricks’ Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT-AT-TT Loss Sacks Int FR PBU2008 13/0 8-7-15 1.0-10 1.0-10 0-0 0 0

BROCKMansion 10QB, 6-5, 237 Dallas, TXQB, 6-5, 237 Dallas, TXSO-1V Episcopal School of DallasSO-1V Episcopal School of Dallas2008: 2008: Appeared in two games at Washington State and vs. Washington, completing 3-of-6 State and vs. Washington, completing 3-of-6

passes for 26 yards … also rushed for 13 yards and had a 1-yard passes for 26 yards … also rushed for 13 yards and had a 1-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter at Washington State.2007: Redshirted … earned the team’s Freshman Lifter of the Year Award.Personal: Hans Brock Mansion … born Dec. 19, 1987 … the son of Hans and Kim Mansion … father was a tight end at Texas Tech … three uncles played at Texas, Nebraska and Texas Tech.

Mansion’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS A-C-I Pct Yards TD Long Avg/G2008 2/0 6-3-0 50.0 26 0 10 13.0

ANTHONYMiller 80TE, 6-3, 258 San Jose, CATE, 6-3, 258 San Jose, CASO, 1V Archbishop Mitty HSSO, 1V Archbishop Mitty HS2008:2008: Saw action in 10 games as a true freshman, primarily as a backup tight end and freshman, primarily as a backup tight end and

on special teams ... his one catch came on Cal’s last offensive play of the year – a 2-yard TD pass from Nate Longshore with 2:41 left to provide the winning points in the Bears’ 24-17 win over Miami in the Emerald Bowl.Personal: Anthony Joseph Miller ... born Jan. 22, 1990 ... the son of Anthony and Farida Miller ... father played basketball at Kansas in 1975.

MIKEMohamed 18LB, 6-3, 237 Brawley, CALB, 6-3, 237 Brawley, CAJR-2V Brawley HSJR-2V Brawley HS2008:2008: A versatile linebacker who can play any of the four positions ... Cal’s leading returning of the four positions ... Cal’s leading returning

tackler who tied for second on the team with 87 tackles despite tackler who tied for second on the team with 87 tackles despite starting just fi ve games ... named Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Week after Cal’s win over UCLA, fi nishing with nine solo stops, two tackles for loss and a sack ... also returned an interception 19 yards for a TD vs. the Bruins ... a fi rst-team Pac-10 All-Academic choice ... named Cal’s Most Valuable Special Teams Player ... had his second pick of the year vs. Stanford ... recorded a career-best 14 tackles (10 solo) vs. Oregon ... tied for 12th in the Pac-10 in tackles per game (6.7) ... had 1.5 TFL, including a three-yard sack, at USC ... batted down two passes at Oregon State ... chosen honorable mention All-Pac-10.2007: Made an impact as a redshirt freshman for Cal’s talented linebacker corps … recorded 46 tackles and three pass break-ups, primarily as a weakside linebacker … tallied 24 tackles in the last fi ve games ... earned his fi rst career start at Oregon, recording eight tackles in the Bears’ victory ... had eight more takedowns in the Big Game against Stanford ... collected fi ve tackles in the bowl victory over Air Force … a Pac-10 All-Academic selection.2006: Redshirted.Personal: Parents are Molly and Mike Mohamed ... born March 11, 1988 … majoring in business administration … cousin Marty Mohamed is a junior LB at Cal Poly.

Mohamed’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT-AT-TT Loss Sacks Int FR PBU2007 13/1 30-16-46 1.0-1 0.0-0 0-0 0 32008 13/5 51-36-87 6.0-22 3.0-16 3-30 2 2Total 26/6 81-52-133 7.0-23 3.0-16 3-30 2 5

BRYANTNnabuife 15DB, 6-1, 200 Brenham, TXDB, 6-1, 200 Brenham, TXJR-1V Elkins HS/Blinn JCJR-1V Elkins HS/Blinn JC20082008: Saw most of his action as a member of Cal’s special teams ... returned two blocked Cal’s special teams ... returned two blocked

punts for touchdowns ... took a blocked punt back fi ve yards for punts for touchdowns ... took a blocked punt back fi ve yards for a score against Michigan State for the Bears’ fi rst points of the season ... against Colorado State, also returned a blocked punt 30 yards for a touchdown for Cal’s fi rst score of the game ... had a season-high three tackles vs. Washington.Junior College: Played one year at Blinn JC, recording 38 tackles, one sack and two interceptions in 2007.Personal: Born Dec. 29, 1987 ... the younger brother of Alvin Nnabuife, who played at SMU and had stints in the NFL with the Raiders and Packers ... social welfare major.

Nnabuife’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS UT-AT-TT Loss Sacks Int FR PBU2008 10/0 2-3-5 0.0-0 0.0-0 0-0 0 1

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KENDRICKPayne 96DL, 6-2, 300 Houston, TXDL, 6-2, 300 Houston, TXFR-RS Klein Forest HSFR-RS Klein Forest HS2008:2008: Graduated early from high school and enrolled in January of 2008, taking full part in enrolled in January of 2008, taking full part in

spring drills for the Bears ... redshirted during the season... added spring drills for the Bears ... redshirted during the season... added nearly 20 pounds to his frame since arriving on campus.Personal: Kendrick Bernard Payne ... born June 14, 1990 ... the son of Angela Williams and Kenneth Payne ... uncle, Harvey Williams, played at LSU and in the NFL with the Raiders and Chiefs ... from the same high school as Cal teammate Josh Hill.

KEVINRiley 13QB, 6-2, 221 Portland, ORQB, 6-2, 221 Portland, ORJR-2V Beaverton HSJR-2V Beaverton HS2008:2008: Threw for 1,360 yards with 14 touchdowns and just six interceptions in his touchdowns and just six interceptions in his

fi rst season as the primary starting quarterback (11 games, 9 starts) fi rst season as the primary starting quarterback (11 games, 9 starts) … set a school record with 58 pass attempts against Maryland ... his 423 yards passing vs. the Terps were the third most in a game in Cal history and most in the Pac-10 in 2008 … had three touchdown strikes at Maryland … opened the ’08 campaign against Michigan State completing 17-of-24 for 202 yards and two touchdowns … threw for a score and rushed for a score at Washington State ... completed 11-of-22 passes for 153 yards and two TDs, including a 53-yard fl ea fl icker to Nyan Boateng, against UCLA … equaled his career-high with three touchdown tosses in the Big Game vs. Stanford and fi nished the game an effi cient 7-of-11 for 101 yards ... had a 14-for-4 TD-to-INT ratio in games he started.2007: Entered the Armed Forces Bowl at the start of the second quarter with a 21-point defi cit and directed the Bears to victory … completed 16-of-19 passes for 269 yards and three TDs to earn MVP honors … also rushed four times for 19 yards and a TD in the bowl … earned his fi rst career start against Oregon State, fi lling in for injured starter Nate Longshore … against the highly-rated OSU defense, completed 20-of-34 passes for 294 yards and a pair of TDs while also rushing for a score … with the Bears pinned deep on their own six-yard line with 1:27 left in the game, drove Cal 84 yards completing a 4th-and-17 to Lavelle Hawkins and a 37-yard pass to Robert Jordan, before time ran out on the Bears.2006: Redshirted.Personal: Parents are Rhonda and Faustin Riley … born Jan. 27, 1987 … father is a football coach at Beaverton HS … majoring in American studies.

Riley’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS A-C-I Pct Yards TD Long Avg/G2007 4/1 56-36-1 64.3 563 5 64 140.82008 11/9 221-112-6 50.7 1360 14 59 123.6Total 15/10 277-148-7 53.4 1923 19 64 128.2

MATTRios 50LS, 6-1, 236 Phoenix, AZLS, 6-1, 236 Phoenix, AZFR-RS North Canyon HSFR-RS North Canyon HS2008:2008: Redshirted ... considered to be one of the best long-snapper prospects in high of the best long-snapper prospects in high

school ... attended the same HS as former Cal long snapper Nick school ... attended the same HS as former Cal long snapper Nick Sundberg (2005-08).Personal: Matthew John Rios ... born Jan. 9, 1990 ... mother is Shannon Oughton.

JEREMYRoss 3WR, 5-11, 216 Sacramento, CAWR, 5-11, 216 Sacramento, CAJR-1V Laguna Creek HSJR-1V Laguna Creek HS2008:2008: Involved in all aspects of the Cal offense during season – rushing, receiving offense during season – rushing, receiving

and passing – as well as kickoff returns … started fi ve games at and passing – as well as kickoff returns … started fi ve games at wide receiver, including four of the last fi ve … had 17 catches for 210 yards and two touchdowns and 17 kickoff returns for 337 yards, including a career-long 47-yard return against UCLA … despite playing WR, was Cal’s fourth-leading rusher with 10 carries for 62 yards ... had a 41-yard burst vs. Stanford … in the Oregon State game, took a lateral from QB Kevin Riley, then found a wide-open Nyan Boateng downfi eld for a 30-yard score … also caught three balls for 30 yards and had 31 yards on kickoff returns against the Beavers … led the Bears in all-purpose yards for a span of four games, notching 141 at Arizona, 123 vs. UCLA, 119 vs. Oregon and 61 at USC.2007: Saw action in seven games, primarily on special teams.2006: Redshirted the season … shared Scout Team Player of the Year honors for offense.Personal: The son of Jordan and Tangerine Ross ... born March 6, 1988 … majoring in African-American studies.

Ross’ Career StatisticsYear G/GS Rec Yds Avg TD Long2007 7/0 0 0 0.0 0 02008 13/5 17 210 12.4 2 29Total 20/5 17 210 12.4 2 29

MITCHELLSchwartz 72OL, 6-6, 335 Pacifi c Palisades, CAOL, 6-6, 335 Pacifi c Palisades, CASO-1V Palisades Charter HSSO-1V Palisades Charter HS2008:2008: Started all 13 games at an offensive tackle spot … began the year at right tackle tackle spot … began the year at right tackle

before making a permanent switch to the left side in game four before making a permanent switch to the left side in game four vs. Colorado State … had two pancakes, two knockdowns and a cut block against Michigan State … had four knockdowns vs. Stanford ... earned the Bob Tessier Award as the most improved Cal offensive lineman … earned honorable mention Pac-10 All-Academic honors.2007: Redshirted the season.Personal: The son of Lee Schwartz and Olivia Goodkin … born June 8, 1989 … older brother, Geoff, completed his career as an offensive tackle for Oregon in 2007 and was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the 2008 NFL Draft.

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TADSmith 44TE, 6-5, 254 Isleton, CATE, 6-5, 254 Isleton, CASR-2V St. Mary’s HSSR-2V St. Mary’s HS2008:2008: Converted from defensive end to tight end during the spring of 2008 … had three end during the spring of 2008 … had three

catches for 23 yards and a touchdown, including two catches for catches for 23 yards and a touchdown, including two catches for 17 yards and a score at Maryland … primarily used in two-tight end formations for blocking ... also on PAT protection schemes ... broke his scapula in spring practice on April 2, 2009, but is expected to be back for training camp in August.2007: Returned from a 2006 knee injury to play in all 13 games with three starts at defensive end ... registered 13 tackles, a half sack and a fumble recovery … had three tackles and his fi rst career sack against Louisiana Tech … recorded two tackles, including one for a loss, vs. Arizona ... added a fumble recovery against Colorado State.2006: Did not see any action due to injury.2005: Redshirted.Personal: Thadeus Kevin Smith ... parents are Connie and Brian Johnson ... born March 29, 1987 ... majoring in sociology.

Smith’s Career StatisticsYear G/GS No Yards Avg TD Long2008 12/2 3 23 7.7 1 9

MATTSummers-Gavin 75OL, 6-4, 291 San Francisco, CAOL, 6-4, 291 San Francisco, CAFR-RS St. Ignatius HSFR-RS St. Ignatius HS2008:2008: Redshirted while working primarily with the scout team ... originally signed with Cal in the scout team ... originally signed with Cal in

2007, but an injury in the summer of 2007 delayed his enrollment 2007, but an injury in the summer of 2007 delayed his enrollment until January of 2008.Personal: The son of Sally Summers and Robert Gavin … born Nov. 26, 1988 … has considered joining the Peace Corps after graduation if a career in football does not work out.

BEAUSweeney 9QB, 6-2, 226 Fresno,CAQB, 6-2, 226 Fresno,CAFR-RS Clovis West HSFR-RS Clovis West HS2008:2008: Named Cal’s Co-Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year ... redshirted.Player of the Year ... redshirted.

Personal:Personal: Beau Kevin Sweeney ... his father, Kevin, was a record- Beau Kevin Sweeney ... his father, Kevin, was a record-breaking quarterback at Fresno State, while grandfather, Jim, was a long-time head coach at Fresno State, Washington State and Montana State.

GIORGIOTavecchio 40PK, 5-8, 173 Moraga, CAPK, 5-8, 173 Moraga, CASO-1V Campolindo HSSO-1V Campolindo HS2008: 2008: Joined the team three days before the Michigan State opener and became an impact Michigan State opener and became an impact

player for the Bears when he handled kickoff duties against the player for the Bears when he handled kickoff duties against the Spartans ... assumed fulltime PK responsibilities for an injured David Seawright (groin) prior to the Oct. 18 Arizona contest ... made 2-of-3 fi eld goal tries in his debut, including a 42-yarder ... also kicked a 42-yard fi eld goal vs. UCLA ... made 9-of-13 fi eld goal attempts overall ... perfect on 25 PAT tries.Personal: Born July 16, 1990 in Milan, Italy ... parents are Gabriella Zacco and Renato Tavecchio ... has a younger brother, Marco, who attends Campolindo HS ... has lived in Milan, Rome, Shelton, Conn., Falls Church, Va.

Tavecchio’s Career StatisticsYear PAT-A FG-A 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 Lng Pts2008 25-25 9-13 4-4 2-4 3-4 0-1 42 52

CHETTeofilo 58OL, 6-3, 329 Chula Vista, CAOL, 6-3, 329 Chula Vista, CASR-3V Hilltop HSSR-3V Hilltop HS2008:2008: Started the fi rst three games at left tackle, before switching to right tackle for four tackle, before switching to right tackle for four

starts … had a pancake and two knockdowns against Arizona State starts … had a pancake and two knockdowns against Arizona State … suffered a season-ending ankle injury after the UCLA game.2007: Played in fi ve games including his fi rst career start (left tackle) in the Armed Forces Bowl victory over Air Force.2006: Did not see any action as he adjusted to a position change from defensive line to offensive line.2005: Saw his only action against Stanford.Personal: Chet Leitu Teofi lo … born May 8, 1986, in Fort Valley, Calif. ... parents are Leitu and Jolly Teofi lo ... majoring in ethnic studies.

MIKETepper 79OT, 6-7, 319 Cypress, CAOT, 6-7, 319 Cypress, CASR-2V Pacifi ca HSSR-2V Pacifi ca HS2008:2008: Granted a sixth year of eligibility for 2009 after missing the ’08 campaign with a 2009 after missing the ’08 campaign with a

pectoral injury.pectoral injury.2007: A starter for all 13 games at right tackle ... part of a unit that allowed a league-low 11 sacks (third in the nation).2006: After recovering from a broken leg, started two games and saw action in all 13 at left tackle ... tallied 5.5 knockdown blocks.2005: Missed the season after having his right fi bula broken June 25 when he was hit by a car.2004: Redshirted.Personal: Born Dec. 11, 1985 ... parents are Gus and Elaine Tepper ... sociology major.


syd’QuAnThompson 5dB, 5-9, 191 Sacramento, ca Sr-3v grant hS2008: Has established himself as one of the top cornerbacks in the country ... also

serves as Cal’s punt returner ... a preseason candidate for the 2009 Lott IMPACT Trophy ... has started every game in his Golden Bear career ... a first-team All-Pac-10 selection in 2008 ... received Cal’s Andy Smith Award for having the most Big C playing time and the Most Valuable Defensive Back Award ... had a team-high four interceptions and tied for third in the Pac-10 in passes defended with 18 ... picked off a pass near the goal line vs. Michigan State ... set a school record with 108 interception return yards off two picks at Washington State ... returned one INT 90 yards to set up a score – the fifth-longest return in school history ... recorded his fourth pick at Oregon State ... as a punt returner, ranked 21st in the country and fourth in the Pac-10, averaging 12.3 ypr ... named Pac-10 Special Teams Player of the Week following the Sept. 27 Colorado State game when he brought back one punt 73 yards for a TD ... registered a high of 10 tackles vs. UCLA and had eight more vs. Oregon ... broke up a season-best four passes vs. Arizona State.2007: Notched six solo tackles, including three for losses, in the bowl victory over Air Force … recorded his first interception of the season against Washington State, returning it 38 yards, while adding four tackles and two pass break-ups ... posted seven stops in the Big Game vs. Stanford ... recorded nine tackles (all solo) against UCLA ... tallied a career-best 12 stops and forced a fumble in the win over Arizona ... tallied six tackles, including 1.5 for loss, and a pass break-up vs. Tennessee.2006: Sporting News Pac-10 All-Freshman selection ... honored as the team’s most valuable freshman ... after Tim Mixon went down with a knee injury in the preseason, moved into the starting rotation and remained there for all 13 games ... ranked sixth on the team in tackles with 60 (35 solo) ... had four tackles and returned a fumble for a touchdown against Stanford ... registered eight tackles at USC ... recovered a fumble for three yards against Oregon State ... recorded six tackles and an interception against Arizona State ... registered five tackles in his collegiate debut at Tennessee.2005: Redshirted.Personal: The son of Patrice and David Thompson ... born Feb. 7, 1987 ... social welfare major.

Thompson’s Career statisticsyear G/Gs ut-at-tt loss sacks int fr PBu2006 13/13 35-25-60 2.5-9 0.0-0 1-0 2 22007 13/13 55-23-78 6.0-24 0.0-0 1-38 0 102008 13/13 41-29-70 7.5-26 2.0-17 4-128 0 14total 39/39 131-77-208 16.0-59 2.0-17 6-166 2 26

shAneVereen 34rB, 5-10, 198 valencia, ca So-1v valencia hS2008: Amassed 715 yards on the ground as the primary backup to Jahvid Best ... averaged

an impressive 5.0 yards per carry ... also tied for second on the team with 27 catches ... earned a start vs. Arizona State for an injured Best (elbow) and finished with 93 yards on 27 carries, plus another 51 yards on five catches ... posted his first 100-yard effort in the Michigan State opener, going for 101 yards on nine carries, which included a game-clinching 81-yard TD run in the fourth quarter … also totaled 99 rushing yards vs. UCLA … churned out 61 yards on the ground, including a crucial touchdown, against Oregon with 8:57 left in the game to put Cal up by 10 points … had 49 yards on 10 carries and a touchdown against Washington ... hauled in a career-long 59 yard reception that resulted in his first receiving TD against Stanford.2007: Redshirted.Personal: Shane Patrick-Henry Vereen … born March 2, 1989 … the son of Henry Vereen and Venita Taylor-Vereen ... also a member of Cal’s track & field team.

vereen’s rushing statisticsyear G/Gs att yds avg td long2008 13/3 142 715 5.0 4 81

eddieYoung 9lB, 6-0, 239 Berkeley, ca Sr-2v Berkeley hS2008: Started eight games at outside linebacker ... had a career-high seven tackles

vs. Colorado State, which included a half-sack for minus three yards ... intercepted the first pass of the third quarter vs. Stanford and returned it 17 yards to set up a touchdown ... had four solo stops and forced a fumble at Arizona.2007: Saw ample time on the field for the Bears in all 13 games, recording 12 tackles … posted his first career sack and forced fumble against Louisiana Tech … had a tackle and a pass break-up in the bowl win over Air Force.2006: Saw his first collegiate action, playing in two games … debuted against Portland State, then saw his next action in the Holiday Bowl vs. Texas A&M, intercepting a late-game pass and returning it 34 yards to set up the Bears’ final TD.2005: Redshirted.Personal: Henry Edward Young, II … born March 25, 1987 ... father is Henry Young … younger brother of former Cal senior WR Sean Young … majoring in American studies.

young’s Career statisticsyear G/Gs ut-at-tt loss sacks int fr PBu2006 2/0 0-0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 1-34 0 02007 13/0 7-5-12 1.0-11 1.0-11 0-0 0 12008 12/11 18-22-40 1.5-4 0.5-3 1-17 0 0total 27/11 25-27-52 2.5-15 1.5-14 2-51 0 1

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overall Pac-10 date opponent score rec rec time attend8-30 MiCHiGAN ST. W 38-31 1-0 0-0 3:38 629569-6 at Washington St.* W 66-3 2-0 1-0 3:12 279069-13 at Maryland 27-35 l 2-1 1-0 3:25 495279-27 COlORADO ST. W 42-7 3-1 1-0 3:05 6397010-4 ARiZONA STATE* W 24-14 4-1 2-0 3:11 5830210-18 at Arizona* 27-42 l 4-2 2-1 3:26 4837210-25 UClA* W 41-20 5-2 3-1 3:33 6465311-1 OREGON* W 26-16 6-2 4-1 3:35 6143211-8 at USC* 3-17 l 6-3 4-2 3:09 8852311-15 at Oregon State* 21-34 l 6-4 4-3 3:23 4596911-22 STANFORD* W 37-16 7-4 5-3 3:07 7008612-6 WASHiNGTON* W 48-7 8-4 6-3 3:03 5003812-27 vs. Miami# W 24-17 9-4 6-3 3:17 42268*Pacific-10Conferencegame#Emerald Bowl, San Francisco, Calif.

team statistiCs Cal oPPSCORiNG 424 259 Points Per Game 32.6 19.9FiRST DOWNS 230 229 Rushing 97 95 Passing 110 115 Penalty 23 19RUSHiNG YARDAGE 2421 1589 Yards gained rushing 2786 2056 Yards lost rushing 365 467 Rushing Attempts 435 495 Average Per Rush 5.6 3.2 Average Per Game 186.2 122.2 TDs Rushing 22 16PASSiNG YARDAGE 2467 2509 Att-Comp-int 397-209-10 432-223-24 Average Per Pass 6.2 5.8 Average Per Catch 11.8 11.3 Average Per Game 189.8 193.0 TDs Passing 25 12TOTAl OFFENSE 4888 4098 Total Plays 832 927 Average Per Play 5.9 4.4 Average Per Game 376.0 315.2KiCK RETURNS: #-Yards 43-877 66-1352PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 38-448 23-284iNT RETURNS: #-Yards 24-419 10-184KiCK RETURN AVERAGE 20.4 20.5PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 11.8 12.3iNT RETURN AVERAGE 17.5 18.4FUMBlES-lOST 16-9 28-10PENAlTiES-Yards 77-649 75-647 Average Per Game 49.9 49.8PUNTS-Yards 74-3087 79-3190 Average Per Punt 41.7 40.4 Net punt average 36.0 33.2TiME OF POSSESSiON/Game 29:06 30:473RD-DOWN Conversions 47/159 61/197 3rd-Down Pct 30% 31%4TH-DOWN Conversions 5/14 7/22 4th-Down Pct 36% 32%SACKS BY-Yards 35-270 25-183MiSC YARDS 75 4TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 54 33FiElD GOAlS-ATTEMPTS 15-21 10-17ON-SiDE KiCKS 0-6 2-6RED-ZONE SCORES 84-102 82% 60-88 68%RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS 60-102 59% 42-88 48%PAT-ATTEMPTS 53-53 100% 31-32 97%

Cal oPPATTENDANCE 862874 520594 Games/Avg Per Game 14/61634 10/52059 Neutral Site Games 2/42268

sCore By Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th totalCalifornia 108 124 81 111 424Opponents 40 65 86 68 259

rushinG G att Gain loss net avg td long avg/GBest, Jahvid 12 194 1653 73 1580 8.1 15 86 131.7Vereen, Shane 13 142 754 39 715 5.0 4 81 55.0Slocum, Tracy 11 22 132 7 125 5.7 1 24 11.4Ross, Jeremy 13 10 72 10 62 6.2 0 41 4.8Geurts, Peter 3 7 48 1 47 6.7 0 27 15.7Ta’ufo’ou, Will 13 4 26 0 26 6.5 0 21 2.0Mansion, Brock 2 3 13 0 13 4.3 1 7 6.5Young, Sean 10 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 0.2Boateng, Nyan 13 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0Tyndall, John 11 1 0 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 -0.1Williams, W. 13 1 0 2 -2 -2.0 0 0 -0.2Team 12 11 0 24 -24 -2.2 0 0 -2.0Riley, Kevin 11 30 86 142 -56 -1.9 1 27 -5.1longshore, Nate 13 8 0 66 -66 -8.2 0 0 -5.1total 13 435 2786 365 2421 5.6 22 86 186.2opponents 13 495 2056 467 1589 3.2 16 59 122.2

PASSING G Effic C-A-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/GRiley, Kevin 11 117.85 112-221-6 50.7 1360 14 59 123.6longshore, Nate 13 125.78 93-164-4 56.7 1051 10 74 80.8Mansion, Brock 2 86.40 3-6-0 50.0 26 0 10 13.0Team 12 0.00 0-4-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0Vereen, Shane 13 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0Ross, Jeremy 13 682.00 1-1-0 100.0 30 1 30 2.3total 13 120.59 209-397-10 52.6 2467 25 74 189.8opponents 13 98.46 223-432-24 51.6 2509 12 63 193.0

reCeiVinG G no. yds avg td long avg/GBoateng, Nyan 13 29 439 15.1 5 53 33.8Morrah, Cameron 13 27 326 12.1 8 50 25.1Best, Jahvid 12 27 246 9.1 1 42 20.5Vereen, Shane 13 27 221 8.2 1 59 17.0Tucker, Verran 10 21 362 17.2 3 74 36.2Cunningham, l. 13 18 276 15.3 1 35 21.2Ross, Jeremy 13 17 210 12.4 2 29 16.2Young, Sean 10 17 192 11.3 1 42 19.2Calvin, Michael 4 8 103 12.9 0 23 25.8Ta’ufo’ou, Will 13 7 27 3.9 1 5 2.1Smith, Tad 12 3 23 7.7 1 9 1.9Slocum, Tracy 11 2 0 0.0 0 2 0.0Smith, Zach 9 1 10 10.0 0 10 1.1Glover, Drew 2 1 9 9.0 0 9 4.5Jones, Marvin 5 1 8 8.0 0 8 1.6Stroud, Alex 1 1 7 7.0 0 7 7.0Riley, Kevin 11 1 6 6.0 0 6 0.5Miller, Anthony 10 1 2 2.0 1 2 0.2total 13 209 2467 11.8 25 74 189.8opponents 13 223 2509 11.3 12 63 193.0

Punt returns no. yds avg td longThompson, S. 28 344 12.3 1 73Young, Sean 8 38 4.8 0 15Johnson, Brett 1 5 5.0 0 0Kendricks. M. 1 26 26.0 0 0Nnabuife, B. 0 35 0.0 2 30total 38 448 11.8 3 73opponents 23 284 12.3 1 56

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interCePtions no. yds avg td longThompson, S. 4 128 32.0 0 90Hagan, Darian 3 12 4.0 0 6Mohamed, M. 3 30 10.0 1 19Ezeff, Marcus 3 78 26.0 1 69Cattouse, Sean 3 24 8.0 0 10Johnson, Brett 2 62 31.0 1 43Conte, Chris 1 0 0.0 0 0Felder, Anthony 1 15 15.0 0 15Hicks, Bernard 1 0 0.0 0 0Young, Eddie 1 17 17.0 0 17Jordan, Cameron 1 3 3.0 0 3Williams, W. 1 50 50.0 0 50total 24 419 17.5 3 90opponents 10 184 18.4 3 53

kiCk returns no. yds avg td longRoss, Jeremy 17 337 19.8 0 47Best, Jahvid 16 421 26.3 0 54Hagan, Darian 3 68 22.7 0 28Slocum, Tracy 2 8 4.0 0 8Mohamed, M. 2 10 5.0 0 6Bishop, Devin 1 15 15.0 0 15Holley, Brian 1 3 3.0 0 3Thompson, S. 1 15 15.0 0 15total 43 877 20.4 0 54opponents 66 1352 20.5 1 86

fumBle returns no. yds avg td longJordan, Cameron 1 7 7.0 0 7Mohamed, M. 1 3 3.0 0 3Follett, Zack 0 0 0.0 1 0total 2 10 5.0 1 7opponents 0 0 0.0 0 0

|–––––––––– PATs ––––––––––|sCorinG td fGs kick rush rcv Pass dXP saf PtsBest, Jahvid 16 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 96Tavecchio, G. 0 9-13 25-25 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 52Morrah, Cameron 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 48Seawright, D. 0 5-7 26-26 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 41Vereen, Shane 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 30Boateng, Nyan 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 30Tucker, Verran 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18Ross, Jeremy 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12Nnabuife, B. 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12Young, Sean 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Ezeff, Marcus 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Cunningham, l. 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Mohamed, M. 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Ta’ufo’ou, Will 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Smith, Tad 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Miller, Anthony 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Riley, Kevin 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Slocum, Tracy 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Follett, Zack 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Mansion, Brock 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Johnson, Brett 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Thompson, S. 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Kay, Jordan 0 1-1 2-2 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 5Team 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 1 2longshore, Nate 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-1 0 0 0total 54 15-21 53-53 0-0 0 0-1 0 1 424opponents 33 10-17 31-32 0-1 0 0-0 0 0 259

total offense G Plays rush Pass total avg/GBest, Jahvid 12 194 1580 0 1580 131.7Riley, Kevin 11 251 -56 1360 1304 118.5longshore, Nate 13 172 -66 1051 985 75.8Vereen, Shane 13 143 715 0 715 55.0Slocum, Tracy 11 22 125 0 125 11.4Ross, Jeremy 13 11 62 30 92 7.1Geurts, Peter 3 7 47 0 47 15.7Mansion, Brock 2 9 13 26 39 19.5Ta’ufo’ou, Will 13 4 26 0 26 2.0Young, Sean 10 1 2 0 2 0.2Tyndall, John 11 1 -1 0 -1 -0.1Williams, W. 13 1 -2 0 -2 -0.2Team 12 15 -24 0 -24 -2.0total 13 832 2421 2467 4888 376.0opponents 13 927 1589 2509 4098 315.2

all PurPose G rush rec Pr kor ir tot avg/GBest, Jahvid 12 1580 246 0 421 0 2247 187.2Vereen, Shane 13 715 221 0 0 0 936 72.0Ross, Jeremy 13 62 210 0 337 0 609 46.8Thompson, S. 13 0 0 344 15 128 487 37.5Boateng, Nyan 13 0 439 0 0 0 439 33.8Tucker, Verran 10 0 362 0 0 0 362 36.2Morrah, Cameron 13 0 326 0 0 0 326 25.1Cunningham, l. 13 0 276 0 0 0 276 21.2Young, Sean 10 2 192 38 0 0 232 23.2Slocum, Tracy 11 125 0 0 8 0 133 12.1Calvin, Michael 4 0 103 0 0 0 103 25.8Hagan, Darian 13 0 0 0 68 12 80 6.2Ezeff, Marcus 13 0 0 0 0 78 78 6.0Johnson, Brett 12 0 0 5 0 62 67 5.6Ta’ufo’ou, Will 13 26 27 0 0 0 53 4.1Williams, W. 13 -2 0 0 0 50 48 3.7Geurts, Peter 3 47 0 0 0 0 47 15.7Mohamed, M. 13 0 0 0 10 30 40 3.1Nnabuife, B. 10 0 0 35 0 0 35 3.5Kendricks. M. 13 0 0 26 0 0 26 2.0Cattouse, Sean 11 0 0 0 0 24 24 2.2Smith, Tad 12 0 23 0 0 0 23 1.9Young, Eddie 12 0 0 0 0 17 17 1.4Bishop, Devin 12 0 0 0 15 0 15 1.2Felder, Anthony 13 0 0 0 0 15 15 1.2Mansion, Brock 2 13 0 0 0 0 13 6.5Smith, Zach 9 0 10 0 0 0 10 1.1Glover, Drew 2 0 9 0 0 0 9 4.5Jones, Marvin 5 0 8 0 0 0 8 1.6Stroud, Alex 1 0 7 0 0 0 7 7.0Holley, Brian 11 0 0 0 3 0 3 0.3Jordan, Cameron 12 0 0 0 0 3 3 0.2Miller, Anthony 10 0 2 0 0 0 2 0.2Tyndall, John 11 -1 0 0 0 0 -1 -0.1Team 12 -24 0 0 0 0 -24 -2.0Riley, Kevin 11 -56 6 0 0 0 -50 -4.5longshore, Nate 13 -66 0 0 0 0 -66 -5.1total 13 2421 2467 448 877 419 6632 510.2opponents 13 1589 2509 284 1352 184 5918 455.2

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PuntinG no. yds avg long tB fC i20 BlkdAnger, Bryan 71 3063 43.1 76 7 17 26 1Team 3 24 8.0 24 0 0 0 2

kiCkoffs no. yds avg tB oB retn net ydlnTavecchio, G. 52 2944 56.6 1 4Seawright, D. 16 979 61.2 0 3Kay, Jordan 11 602 54.7 0 1total 79 4525 57.3 1 8 1352 39.9 30opponents 54 3329 61.6 8 1 877 42.4 27

fGs fGm-a Pct 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 lg BlkSeawright, D. 5-7 71.4 0-0 4-5 1-1 0-1 0-0 37 1Tavecchio, G. 9-13 69.2 0-0 4-4 2-4 3-4 0-1 42 0Kay, Jordan 1-1 100.0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-0 36 0

|–––– tackles ––––|defense GP solo ast total tfl/yds Qs-yds int-yds PBu QBh fr-yds ff kick safFelder, Anthony 13 37 56 93 5.5-14 0.5-3 1-15 1 2 . 1 . .Follett, Zack 13 58 29 87 23.0-138 10.5-99 . 4 4 1-0 5 . .Mohamed, M. 13 51 36 87 6.0-22 3.0-16 3-30 2 3 2-3 1 . .Thompson, S. 13 41 29 70 7.5-26 2.0-17 4-128 14 . . . . .Ezeff, Marcus 13 36 30 66 1.0-1 . 3-78 6 . 1-0 . . .Williams, W. 13 25 39 64 5.0-20 1.0-10 1-50 6 . 1-0 . . .Alualu, Tyson 13 21 41 62 11.0-66 6.0-51 . 2 6 . 2 . .Hagan, Darian 13 38 18 56 2.5-4 . 3-12 15 . 1-0 1 . .Jordan, Cameron 12 26 21 47 11.0-29 4.0-17 1-3 . 2 2-7 1 . .Johnson, Brett 12 25 18 43 . . 2-62 3 . . 1 1 .Young, Eddie 12 18 22 40 1.5-4 0.5-3 1-17 . . . 1 . .Hill, Derrick 13 4 25 29 2.5-4 0.5-1 . 1 . . . . .Conte, Chris 12 15 13 28 1.0-5 . 1-0 7 . . . . .Hicks, Bernard 6 14 9 23 . . 1-0 1 . . . . .Davis, Rulon 9 8 11 19 5.5-33 4.0-28 . 2 3 . 2 1 .Kendricks. M. 13 8 7 15 1.0-10 1.0-10 . . . . . 1 .Kane, Mika 13 4 10 14 0.5-1 . . . . . . . .Holt, D.J. 12 9 5 14 1.0-1 . . . . . . . .Bishop, Devin 12 6 7 13 0.5-1 . . . . . . . .Cattouse, Sean 11 8 5 13 0.5-1 . 3-24 5 . . . . .Tyndall, John 11 6 2 8 . . . . . . . . .Browner, Keith 13 3 5 8 1.5-10 1.0-9 . 2 . 1-0 . . .Amadi, Charles 11 4 3 7 . . . . . . . . .Johnson, Ch. 13 3 4 7 . . . . . . . . .Brooks, Jesse 11 4 2 6 . . . . . . . . .Mullins, Robert 3 2 3 5 . . . . . . . . .Mcintyre, Shea 11 4 1 5 . . . . . . . . .Owusu, Ernest 5 2 3 5 1.0-3 . . . . . . . .Nnabuife, B. 10 2 3 5 . . . 1 . . . . .Russi, Matt 13 1 3 4 . . . 1 . 1-0 . . .Campbell, D.J. 9 4 . 4 . . . . . . . . .Slocum, Tracy 11 2 2 4 . . . . . . . . .Guyton, Trevor 7 2 1 3 . . . . . . . . .Costanzo, M. 7 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .Smith, Zach 9 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . .Ta’ufo’ou, Will 13 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .Morrah, Cameron 13 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .Boateng, Nyan 13 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .Team 12 2 . 2 2.0-11 1.0-6 . . . . 1 . 1Best, Jahvid 12 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . .Anger, Bryan 13 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .Smith, Tad 12 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .Glover, Drew 2 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .Ross, Jeremy 13 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .longshore, Nate 13 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .total 13 505 468 973 91-404 35-270 24-419 73 20 10-10 16 3 1opponents 13 461 383 844 83-337 25-183 10-184 56 12 9-0 12 3 .

fG seQuenCe California opponentsMichigan State (26) 39,(34)Washington State (37) (43),42Maryland (29),(22),25 27Colorado State 41 -Arizona State (21) 44Arizona 50,(42),(40) -UClA (26),(42) (23),(38)Oregon 41,(33) (39),29USC (35) (27)Oregon State - (28),(24),29Stanford (28) 25,(20)Washington 30,(23),(36) -Miami (23),34 (22)Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.


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