Andrew Wild
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Student must become teacher — Wilcox to battle former mentor
Saturday’s matchup, and perhaps the shape of the Pac-12 North for a few years to come, are going to hinge on whether some of the Bears coaching staff can manage to outflank an old mentor. → Read More
Cal can't capitalize on 2nd-half absence of Josh Rosen, falls to UCLA 30-27
There were a lot of factors that looked to be going Cal football’s way in their quest to become bowl-eligible with a road win over UCLA. The Bruins had just fired their head coach Jim Mora, and just a year ago, the Bears blew out UCLA in their Thanksgiving weekRead More… → Read More
Big Game Q&A with Stanford sports editor
Editor’s note: The following is a Q&A between Andrew Wild, sports editor of The Daily Californian, and Jose Saldana, sports editor at the Stanford Daily. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. Andrew Wild: Coming in between a huge matchup against Washington and next week’s game against NotreRead More… → Read More
It could happen
To be clear, it’s not really possible to envision a scenario where the Bears win their next two games and make the playoffs at 7-6, save for the dream FBI sting that hits 60 schools. No, Cal’s opportunity is far more petty than that. After this weekend’s pandemonium, Stanford fans are chirping about a surprise chance at a Pac-12 championship and a lottery ticket for a playoff appearance. What… → Read More
Justin Wilcox, Cal football's biggest test lies ahead
What came first? Oregon State’s incompetent defensive line or Cal football’s impressive offensive line? Patrick Laird’s explosion into a true featured running back or a Beavers team that just can’t travel on the road? A resurgent effort from the Bears’ defense or a flustered Oregon State quarterback forced into actionRead More… → Read More
Football Q&A with an Oregon State reporter
Editor’s note: The following is a Q&A between Andrew Wild, sports editor of The Daily Californian, and Riley Youngman, news producer and sports editor at the Daily Barometer. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. Andrew Wild: The Beavers have played two very close games since coach GaryRead More… → Read More
Oregon State comes to Cal football for crucial Pac-12 matchup
This upcoming matchup was supposed to be the ‘gimme.’ → Read More
Cal football loses to Colorado, 44-28, after poor defensive 1st half
When the opposing offense can put up a big play on every drive of the game, playing aggressively and getting beaten on defense hardly makes a difference. → Read More
Play to win
Cal opted to go for the win in its 45-44 double overtime loss to Arizona. Should they have gone for it? Andrew Wild chimes in on the matter. → Read More
Cal football falls short after 2nd-half comeback vs. Arizona, fall 45-44 in OT
The Bears looked to slow the high-octane Wildcat offense on Saturday by grinding out long drives and keeping the ball out of Arizona’s hands. While they succeeded in that, using at least 11 plays on each of their first four touchdown drives, the defense couldn’t hold enough throughout the game,Read More… → Read More
Cal football to face Arizona Wildcats after upset win last week
There’s no longer any doubt that Cal football and head coach Justin Wilcox can deliver stunning upsets. But Arizona is a very different school from the sorts that have sputtered out against the Bears this season, and Wilcox just needs to show he can deliver when people come to truly expect victories. → Read More
Cal football notches massive upset, routs No. 8 Washington State 37-3
It’s hard to argue that Cal football didn’t make its own luck in it’s massive upset of No. 8 Washington State. → Read More
Football Q&A with Washington State reporter
Editor’s note: The following is a Q&A between Andrew Wild, sports editor of The Daily Californian, and Jacob Moore, sports editor at the the Daily Evergreen of Washington State. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. Andrew Wild: Luke Falk has exploded onto the national scene since WashingtonRead More… → Read More
Will Cal football be able to play on Friday despite air quality?
Cal Athletics confirmed they were monitoring the air quality but that as of Thursday afternoon they expect the game to take place as scheduled. → Read More
Cal football's season is about to get ugly
It’s hard to know exactly what to take from No. 6 Washington on Saturday night 38-7 blowout of Cal football. → Read More
Two years later, effect of California Racial Mascots Act looks diminished
Two years ago, Governor Jerry Brown made some headlines by signing the California Racial Mascots Act, which banned the use of “Redskins” as a school’s nickname or mascot. At the time, it was hailed as a good first step for a state with a huge number of schools with offensivelyRead More… → Read More
Cal football must stop the bleeding
It wasn’t too long ago that Justin Wilcox led Cal football to a 3-0 start through what was generally ranked as the hardest schedule in FBS football. It’s hardly been a week since the Bears were leading a top-five team at home! But all of a sudden, the promising startRead More… → Read More
Surgery ends Cal football wide receiver Demetris Robertson's season early
Robertson is one of three key returners to suffer season-ending injuries early this year for the Bears. → Read More
Cal football loses to No. 5 USC at home, 30-20
No. 5 USC left Saturday’s Memorial Stadium matchup with Cal football with a two-possession, 30-20 win. → Read More
Carrying the torch: Cal center Addison Ooms brings special experience to Bears
I f you want hardcore high school sports, the kind where schools are defined and athletes are treated as local deities, then for the most part, you need to leave the coasts and head toward the middle of the country. For high school championships that sell out pro stadiums, you’reRead More… → Read More