Bear Insider Cal Weekly Grab Bag – August 7, 2026
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Bear Insider Cal Weekly Grab Bag – August 7, 2026 Our weekly walkthrough of some of the most interesting stories of the week. Mainly football and basketball. The topics are not always directly tied to Cal, but they offer useful context for the program’s present and future. As Ron Rivera says, “It’s interesting but not important”
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