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"Being a student of the game has been something I've worked on a lot, and I feel like I've gotten a lot better at." – Cal ILB Cade Uluave on his development through his first two seasons He added that he's stepping into a bigger leadership role and trying to set an example.
Top JUCO prospect KJ Perry, a 2026 guard, has received offers from BYU, Arizona State, USC, Texas A&M, Cal, Cincinnati, NC State, UNLV, SMU, TCU, High Point, and others. Repped by @WEAVE.
95 NFL Draft picks came out of California over the past 5 years. They came from 77 different high schools. No program had more than 3. A deep dive into where the state's NFL talent comes from: on3.com/rivals/news/ca…
Justin Wilcox spoke for close to 15 minutes Tuesday at ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, and here's everything the Cal head coach had to say during the Bears' time on stage. on3.com/sites/golden-b…
👀 "There's a chance we might put him on the other side." – Cal head coach Justin Wilcox (we think) joking about ILB Cade Uluave playing offense for the Bears this season. Uluave worked with the running backs when he arrived in Berkeley as a freshman.
"He is a baller. ... When he's healthy, I don't know that there's a lot of guys better than him." – Justin Wilcox on Cal ILB Cade Uluave
"Ultimately, we gotta do what's best for the team. ... I believe in the quarterbacks. When the time comes, we'll make the decision that's best for Cal football." – Justin Wilcox on the impending quarterback competition for the Bears in camp
"They don't need me getting in the way." – Justin Wilcox on his approach with the defensive staff He adds that it has been "hard" to not be as hands on with the defense in recent years as he was in his first couple seasons with the Bears.
"We gotta develop our team and be better in critical moments." – Cal head coach Justin Wilcox speaking now with ACC Network about how the Bears get over the hump in close games
"I think our linebacker room is very talented. ... I think all these guys are ballers." Cade Uluave points to Buom Jock, Harrison Taggart and Luke Ferrelli as some of the names to know at ILB for the Bears
Cal DL Aidan Keanaaina mentions OLB Ryan McCulloch as someone to watch this season for the Bears' defense. McCulloch looked like a star in the spring and should be an anchor up front.
Cal QB Devin Brown says the biggest thing he had to do over the summer was build trust with his teammates, particularly the offensive line. He hosted players and build a connection with his new teammates, Brown said.
"It's totally different football, and it's totally different life. ... I love being on the West Coast, and I love being at Cal." – Bears QB Devin Brown on making the move to Berkeley from Ohio State
"I can name 50 things that can help us. ... We all gotta be pulling in the same direction." – Justin Wilcox on how Cal wins in close games in 2025 after several one-score games last year
"You need to embrace the change (as a coach) ... or you need to do something else."
"You're just trying to find a way to do what's best for the program. ... At the end of it, these guys need mentoring and they need coaching." – Justin Wilcox on how college football has changed in his time as a player and coach
"You're just trying to find a way to do what's best for the program. ... At the end of it, these guys need mentoring and they need coaching." – Justin Wilcox on how college football has changed in his time as a player and coach
"We get to talk about anything and everything that has to do with Cal football. ... He obviously carries a lot of weight with our donor group." – Bears head coach Justin Wilcox on GM Ron Rivera. Earlier Wilcox mentioned Rivera's role is "dynamic" and has several layers.
"We feel really good about our quarterback room. ... It's gonna be competitive in that room." – Justin Wilcox on the quarterback competition heading into training camp
Cal's time at the podium from ACC Kickoff is underway with head coach Justin Wilcox, QBs Devin Brown and Jaron Sagapolutele, ILB Cade Uluave and DL Aidan Keanaaina speaking to reporters in Charlotte. You can watch it here ⤵️ espn.com/watch/player?i…
"There's no rank in order when they go in that meeting room. They go into there, they work together, they collaborate and they come out with amazing strategies for the teams we play.” – Cal DL Aidan Keanaaina on ACC Network about the Bears' staff changes on3.com/boards/threads…
