The first of the five things Stewart Mandel learned this weekend
posted by CM Gayley @ 23:47
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Our Sturdy Golden Bear
Putting the college back in college football.
09 October 2006
About Me
- Name: CM Gayley
- Location: Berkeley, California, United States
In 1895, the University of California track & field team was the dominant power on the West Coast and decided to challenge several of the top teams in the Midwest and East on an eight-meet tour that is now credited by many historians as putting Cal athletics onto the national scene. As a symbol of the University, Regent Arthur Rodgers, class of 1872, commissioned a blue silk banner emblazoned with a golden grizzly bear, the symbol of the state of California. The banner was carried by the team on its successful tour, which saw them win five of the eight competitions. Cal athletic fans were so ecstatic over the team's performance that Professor Charles Mills Gayley was inspired to write the song, "The Golden Bear."
Cal's athletic teams have been known as the Golden Bears ever since.
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2 Comments:
If we win out, and keep playing impressively (esp against U$C), I absolutely think we have a chance to play for the national title. With so many weeks left, teams ranked higher than us will invariably fall to upsets.
The Rose Bowl would be great, but let's aim for the BCS title game!
OskiFan999
p.s. Great blog!
I was wondering today: what happens if the major undefeateds (Ohio State, Florida, Michigan, Louisville, and West Virginia) all lose this weekend? (Rutgers vs. Boise State for the National Championship!)
Thanks; I'm glad you like the blog.
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