Big Game Preview
25th ranked California has been up and down all year, and after a 31-14 loss to Oregon State where Jahvid Best suffered a severe concussion, they beat Ariozna 24-16. However, Stanford is coming off wins over USC and Oregon, but they could eb on upset alert. Let's preview the game.
Toby Gerhart has been considered a Heisman candidate by some, but he could have a tough time against Cal's secondary, who held Keola Antolin to 78 yards on 19 carries. That means that Stanford could have to turn to freshman quarterback Andrew Luck and receivers Ryan Whalen and Chris Owusu. But, Cal has a very bad pass defense, so that could be enough for Stanford.
Jahvid Best will be out, but Shane Vereen ran for 159 yards versus Arizona last week so the Cardinal secondary could face a challenge. But Kevin Riley made some freshman mistakes, and he threw 2 interceptions last week so that could give the Card a break. Stanford's pass defense could give Cal fits with Bo McNally and Richard Sherman at the 2 cornerback slots.
Gerhart could have a big day if he uses his ability to break tackles, and that would probably be enough to lead Stanford to a win. But, if Syd'Quan Thompson, Mike Mommahed and Darian Hagan come together and make the second and third pick of Luck's Pac-10 career, it could be a big boost for Cal.
Tyson Alualu and Eddie Young lead the Cal secondary, but Cal's defensive talent has yet to come through. If they somehow come together tonight, I like Cal 35-17. But, I still think Stanford's offense will probably have a nice day.
I think Shane Vereen has another big day, and I think the extra Big Game practice can help Kevin Riley have a better day then last week. I think Cal upsets Stanford 28-24 and the Cal fans celebrate by storming the field.
Toby Gerhart has been considered a Heisman candidate by some, but he could have a tough time against Cal's secondary, who held Keola Antolin to 78 yards on 19 carries. That means that Stanford could have to turn to freshman quarterback Andrew Luck and receivers Ryan Whalen and Chris Owusu. But, Cal has a very bad pass defense, so that could be enough for Stanford.
Jahvid Best will be out, but Shane Vereen ran for 159 yards versus Arizona last week so the Cardinal secondary could face a challenge. But Kevin Riley made some freshman mistakes, and he threw 2 interceptions last week so that could give the Card a break. Stanford's pass defense could give Cal fits with Bo McNally and Richard Sherman at the 2 cornerback slots.
Gerhart could have a big day if he uses his ability to break tackles, and that would probably be enough to lead Stanford to a win. But, if Syd'Quan Thompson, Mike Mommahed and Darian Hagan come together and make the second and third pick of Luck's Pac-10 career, it could be a big boost for Cal.
Tyson Alualu and Eddie Young lead the Cal secondary, but Cal's defensive talent has yet to come through. If they somehow come together tonight, I like Cal 35-17. But, I still think Stanford's offense will probably have a nice day.
I think Shane Vereen has another big day, and I think the extra Big Game practice can help Kevin Riley have a better day then last week. I think Cal upsets Stanford 28-24 and the Cal fans celebrate by storming the field.
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