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Article: Bears defense braces for physical challenge: Colorado State will try to pound the ball against 10th-ranked Cal.
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- Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA)
- Article date:
- September 8, 2007
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Byline: Jonathan Okanes
Sep. 8--FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Cal's defense made its share of plays in last week's season-opening win over Tennessee, but there certainly is work to do.
The defense does have one thing going for it -- the offense.
Because of the Bears' ability to pile up points, opponents may do whatever it takes to keep their offense off the field. That may make life a little easier for the defense, which can expect teams to try to control the clock with the running game.
"If I were an offensive coordinator, I'd want to keep our offense off the field," Cal defensive coordinator Bob Gregory said. "I think they are going to try ...