Comments on: The curtain falls

By: Jonathan Okanes

Jonathan Okanes — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:30:23 +0000

Hungry, it’s hard to draw any grand conclusions of Frank Cignetti yet. One thing that strikes you is he’s definitely enthusiastic and energetic. And it seems as though he’s hit ground running. He’s worked very closely with the quarterbacks, something that Tedford has always done in the past. And while Tedford obviously is still involved, it’s apparent Cignetti doesn’t feel like he has to look over his shoulder while he works with the QBs and the offense.
DBall, there are no practices in pads. They will be undergoing their usual offseason conditioning and workout routine.

By: dball

dball — Thu, 01 May 2008 02:39:41 +0000

JO, what’s the team’s schedule between now and the start of the season? Do they continue to practice in pads, are there set dates for summer camp, etc?

I wish the team’s site on calbears.com was updated with more current info. Its a little disappointing that there isn’t more official news to feed us Bears.

By: Spring Forward | Bears Necessity

Spring Forward | Bears Necessity — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:22:17 +0000

[...] so much attention on the draft this last weekend, it may have escaped your notice that the Bears wrapped up Spring practice on Saturday. Overall, I’d say we leave Spring ball with a little more comfort than we were going in. On [...]

By: CalAlum97

CalAlum97 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:17:55 +0000

“Defensive ends Cameron Jordan and Tyson Alualu, linebacker Zack Follett and safety Gary Doxy had sacks and the Bears registered a handful of other quarterback pressures. Follett and defensive linemen Rulon Davis and Mika Kane also came up with a handful of tackles of running backs behind the line of scrimmage.”
And this is going against one of the BEST offensive lines in NCAA football! Imagine what they’ll do against lesser O-lines?! Woo, I can’t wait to watch!

Good to hear team chemistry is improving! I was surprised that it ever became an issue because I clearly remember an old California Alumni Association Magazine article that came out in Tedford’s 2nd year that described how it was an issue under Holmoe but that Tedford had came in and “cleaned house,” organized unity meetings, etc. and really encouraged the team to gel.
Glad to see he’s back to shaking things up! Here’s the old CAA article: http://www.alumni.berkeley.edu/Alumni/Cal_Monthly/September_2004/Waking_up_the_Bears.asp

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By: Bob Johnson

Bob Johnson — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:09:27 +0000

Thanks for the informative reviews. Have not heard much about Skylar Curran this spring. Seems likes he is built to compete also. Was he injured?

By: George

George — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:39:19 +0000

Fantastic reports, JO. Thank you!

By: Steve in Concord

Steve in Concord — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:26:59 +0000

Glad to hear that things picked up during the final few sessions. Sure hope that Rulon Davis can stay healthy all year because it sounds like he could be a key defensive factor with his play and leadership role. The receiver play of Boateng and Calvin will be key to the passing offense. If they play well, good performances by Glover, Cunningham, and Ross will be gravy. Will it be running back by committee for at least the first few games of the year or will that be decided in summer/fall practice?

How does it affect the development of the offense if the defense they practice against is usually in the 4-3 which the offense won’t see much of from opponents? Thanks again, J.O. for the excellent spring coverage.

By: HungryCalBears

HungryCalBears — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 06:40:10 +0000

Thanks JO for your regular reports. Can you please comment on your observation of the new OC? Does it look like they’re installing a lot of new plays? How is his interaction with JT? Do you observe Tedford changing his role? How do the player respond to their new OC? Things like that. Thanks!

Hunger for more.

By: When does summer camp start?

When does summer camp start? — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 06:29:32 +0000

Can’t wait for camp. Sounds like the team made a lot of progress this spring. Excited to see what these guys are made of come fall. Keep the updates coming JO throughout the summer. Please!!!