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Cal Bears podcast with Stephen Ruderman: Syracuse Orange to be a real test for Cal this Saturday

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Cal Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) points after a carry for a first half touchdown against the San Diego State Aztecs at Cal Memorial Stadium in Berkeley on Sat Sep 15, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Cal Bears podcast with Stephen:

#1 Stephen the Cal Bears defeated the San Diego State Aztecs 31-10. The Bears got an 7-3 lead on the Aztecs in the first half was there any indication to you that the Bears had this one after that first quarter?

#2 Cal really opened it up in the second half nearly shutting out the Aztecs on defense and scoring 24 points to put the game away.

#3 Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw for two touchdowns and carried for a touchdown your impressions of the job Mendoza did?

#4 Jaivain Thomas rushed for 169 yards and Kadarius Calloway each scored a touchdown as the Bears improved to 3-0.

#5 The Bears play next at Florida State. The Seminoles are 0-3 and lost their last game to the Memphis Tigers (3-0) seeing how Florida State has been struggling how do you see this match up this Saturday at Florida State.

Stephen Ruderman does the Cal Bears podcasts Thursdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Cal Bears podcast with Stephen Ruderman: Cal rolling face San Diego State Saturday; Question is what Aztec team will Bears be facing?

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Cal Bears wide receiver Nyziah Hunter walks in for a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers in first half action at Jordan Hare Stadium in Auburn on Sat Sep 7, 2024 in week 2 of ACC action (AP News photo)

On the Cal Bears podcast with Stephen Ruderman:

#1 Stephen, Cal got that first chalked off their second win last Saturday and Bears quarterback Fernando Mendoza has been getting a lot of accolades after his performance against the Auburn Tigers.

#2 Mendoza threw for 233 yards and two touchdowns in Cal’s win by a touchdown over one of the best team’s in the ACC Auburn.

#3 Cal’s defense held Auburn to one touchdown at the half the Golden Bears had a 14-7 lead and holding the Tigers to a touchdown in the first half at Auburn was impressive if you consider Auburn crushed Alabama A&M in week one 73-3.

#4 The Tigers quarterback Patrick Thorne had his troubles throwing into traffic and getting picked off for four interceptions. Despite having a huge offensive day the week before against Alabama A&M Thorne voiced his concerns about his ability to avoid the pick off and completing and getting yardage on his passes.

#5 Cal takes on San Diego State on Sat Sep 14th. Which Aztec team will show up the team that handled Texas A&M with kid gloves in week 1, 45-14 or the team that got shut out by Oregon State 21-0 last Saturday in week 2? Cal is on a two game win streak how do you see Fernando Mendoza and the Bears matching up against San Diego State?

Join Stephen Ruderman for the Cal Bears podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Cal Bears podcast with Stephen Ruderman: Cal stays ahead of Ducks to pick up 13th win of season 69-64

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Cal Bears guard Jaylon Tyson (20) is exalted as the Cal Bears get a win over the Oregon Ducks at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley on Sat Feb 24, 2024 (photo by Cal Bears)

On the Cal Bears podcast with Stephen Ruderman:

#1 Stephen over the course of this season this has no doubt been an improved Cal Bears team they stayed ahead of the Oregon Ducks today in Cal’s last home game of the regular season with that 69-64 win at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley.

#2 Cal’s guard Jaylon Tyson led Cal in scoring with 27 points and was one of the key reasons why the Golden Bears were able to stay ahead of the Oregon Ducks in this razor edge close game.

#3 Jalen Cone was second in scoring with 15 points for the Bears and it was his efforts as well that kept the Ducks just behind the Bears all game long.

#4 Oregon’s guard Jermaine Cousinard with 19 points was the leading scorer for the Ducks. Coming in second for Oregon N’Faly Dante 15 points. It was an effort but the the Ducks just couldn’t over come the Bears.

#5 Today’s contest was the last home regular season game for Cal. The rest of the season will be played on the road. Cal faces the Colorado Buffaloes next for a Wed Feb 26th 5pm PT tip off. Cal looking to finish with that respectable record and a good three game road trip.

Stephen Ruderman is a Cal Bears basketball beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Cal Bears podcast with Stephen Ruderman: Cal defense can’t stop UCLA in final seconds in 61-60 loss at UC Berkeley

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Cal Bears guard Jalen Celestine (32) takes a jump shot against the UCLA Bruins at Haas Pavilion Sat Feb 10, 2024 (Cal Bears photos)

On the Cal Bears podcast with Stephen Ruderman:

#1 Cal Bears drop to 11-14 with a 61-60 loss, with four second left the UCLA Bruins Sebastian Mack hit a free throw that pretty much won it for the Bruins making it 61-57.

#2 The Bears Jalen Celestine right at the buzzer answered back with a three pointer but Cal fell short losing by just a point in a hard fought effort.

#3 Earlier in the game the Bears were turning the ball over and didn’t execute the shot in the early part second half as well as most of the first half.

#4 In the second half the Bruins Jaylon Tyson hit a go ahead shot with 3:05 left that put the Bruins ahead just to give you and the listeners an idea how tight and how close this game was at that point.

#5 UCLA had a ten point lead for pretty much most of this game but Cal caught up in the end it’s the effort of this team and the last couple weeks Cal has shown it’s competitive self.

#6 Cal hits the road against the Washington State Cougars. The Cougars have won five straight games and are 18-6 Cal could have their hands full.

Stephen Ruderman is a Cal Bears beat writer at http://www.sportsradioservice.com