by Morris Phillips

photo credit google images Vic Enwere Cal running back

BERKELEY–Two years ago the Cal Bears (4-0) were so bad that they were just unwatchable. When current Bears head coach Sonny Dykes took over he struggled in his first year in 2013 going 1-11. But in this third year for Dykes the Bears are playing well and the schedule is back loaded. So Cal has the opportunity to go 5-0 when they host Washington State (2-1).

The Cougars are a young football team in the Pac 12 it’s a great opportunity for the Cougars and they might have some chances later on in the year that they get a quick validation that their program is moving in the right direction. Don’t underestimate the Cougars and last year Cal played the Cougars to a 60-59 shootout with Cal winning.

These two teams know how to play the game offensively it’s unlikely that both of them will have offensive depth and will be able to play all the snaps and be ready. In Cal’s case whatever happens in the fourth quarter is crucial because Cal has been corse defensively. So other than that they’ve got a great opportunity to go 5-0.

Morris Phillips does the Cal Bears podcasts each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com