Bleav in Cal

BLEAV in the Cal offers a passionate yet informed view of all things Cal Athletics. Write For California's Thomas Dunn delivers an insider's look at all things Golden Bears. From analyzing Cal Football across the board as they continue to embark in the ACC to observing Cal Basketball teams inside of Haas Pavilion, fans will get a look into the program from someone who grew up rooting for and now covers the Bears with a thoughtful perspective. It's all Bears, all the time.

REACTION! Cal UPSETS ranked SMU on Senior Night!

Topics: Just how did Cal beat SMU? Evaluating the "playing for" circumstances? Shoutout to the offense Crediting the seniors and defense in their CMS swansong Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12-01
25:12

BREAKING: Cal FIRES Justin Wilcox after 128th Big Game SLAUGHTER

Topics: Breaking down the 128th Big Game Why was Justin Wilcox fired? Why ultimately was his tenure unsuccessful? What are some of the misconceptions surrounding the Cal job? Who are the lead candidates and why? Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://substack.com/@td24 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11-24
01:04:44

BEARVENGERS! Welcome to the 128TH BIG GAME between Cal and Stanford!

Topics: The vibes for the 128th Big Game What to watch when Cal is on offense What to watch when Cal is on defense Who are some Big Game Hero's on the horizon? Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://substack.com/@td24 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11-21
25:31

INSTANT REACTION! Cal UPSETS Top-15 Louisville in overtime thriller as Jacob de Jesus TIES PROGRAM RECORD!

Topics: The Vibes after the Ville A gritty defensive performance Credit to the offense for fighting Jacob de Jesus' record night The aura of the 128th Big Game Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://substack.com/@td24 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11-10
25:23

Cal is a HUGE UNDERDOG against an EXPLOSIVE Louisville team! What are the Bears in for in the Bluegrass...

Topics: Cal picking themselves off the mat for Louisville What does Louisville look like under Jeff Brohm? Breaking down Miller Moss and Chris Bell Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://substack.com/@td24 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11-07
16:01

Cal loses ANOTHER WINNABLE game against Virginia! The Bears now turn towards their toughest road trip at Louisville....

Topics: Making sense of why Cal didn't get over the top where they were outplayed prior to the end just another high effort game with no result Louisville's Isaac Brown is out this week Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://substack.com/@td24 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

11-04
17:02

Cal Welcomes the ACC's MOST IMPROVED team in 15th ranked Virginia! Making sense of a gritty group of Hoos

Topics: Where does Cal have to buck up the most? Making sense of UVA winning close games Flowers for the Hoos offense What will we see defensively and ultimately the game's conclusions Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://substack.com/@td24 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-31
26:44

BEARVENGERS! A HISTORIC defeat for Cal at the hands of Virginia Tech.......

Topics: Cal's miserable performance at Virginia Tech Why did the run defense fall off a cliff so bad Where does Cal go from here? Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://substack.com/@td24 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-26
35:10

CROSSOVER! Previewing Cal at Virginia Tech with Tales from the Terrordome with Bowl eligibility on the line....

Topics: Making sense of Cal's 5-2 start Assessing the growth of Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele Where have things gone wrong for Virginia Tech? Explaining the Calgorithm Previewing Cal vs VT Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://substack.com/@td24 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-24
48:24

INSTANT REACTION! Cal HOLDS ON in MESSY win over Bill Belichick and North Carolina

Topics: Cal is 5-2 with work to do..... Making sense of the collective effort and individual plays RANTING on ACC officiating Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://substack.com/@td24 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-19
23:35

Cal Welcomes Bill Belichick and North Carolina for MUST WIN Game? Cal has to start the second half of the season strong!

Topics: Cal facing a coaching legend in Bill Belichick What's gone wrong with UNC? What does Cal need to do on both sides of the ball Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://substack.com/@td24 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-16
30:13

BEARVENGERS! Cal Football Bye Week Mailbag Part 2....how to make sense of the Cal defense and our personal PROGRESS Reports!

Topics: Making sense of the Cal defense What is Justin Wilcox's role on defense All 3 of us give Cal mid season report cards Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://substack.com/@td24 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-13
31:47

BEARVENGERS! Cal Football Bye Week Mailbag Part 1.....what do we like, dislike about the 2025 Bears

Topics: Just how much has the Cal OL improved? Quantifying Ron Rivera's impact What does Cade Uluave's season look like? Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://substack.com/@td24 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-11
30:06

INSTANT REACTION! Cal suffers MISERABLE loss at home to Duke. A 4-2 record with meat on the bone....

Topics: Cal's electric start The second quarter collapse Where does the offense and defense go from here Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://substack.com/@td24 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-05
22:34

Cal looks for BEST start under Justin Wilcox against an EXPLOSIVE Duke Blue Devils team

Topics: Closing out Boston College What was the best part of Cal overcoming adversity? Evaluating those season ending injuries Previewing the dilemma of facing Darian Mensah and Nate Sheppard Forecasting Cal vs Duke Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://substack.com/@td24 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10-02
32:05

INSTANT REACTION! Cal comes up CLUTCH in ACC opener at Boston College 😤

Topics Cal stands tall at Boston College looking into the feast or famine nature of the Cal defense at BC Offensively, what worked well and where does Cal need to improve? Dare to dream? Socials: https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://substack.com/@td24 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-29
24:15

BEARVENGERS! Closing out San Diego State and previewing an IMPORTANT ACC opener at Boston College

Topics Concluding the insane weekend in San Diego Where does Cal need to look inwards Previewing Boston College's offense and defense Socials https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://substack.com/@td24 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-25
30:22

Cal Puts out a DISASTER Performance in Shutout Loss at San Diego State

Topics Cal gets stuffed into a locker by San Diego State The offensive gameplan and execution was not connected Concluding how Cal managed to do nothing well Explaining what fork in the road is now in front of Boston College Socials https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://substack.com/@td24 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-21
18:23

Cal EMBARKS towards 4-0 for First Time Since 2019! Previewing what the Bears need to do against San Diego State

Topics What's the right type of balance against San Diego State? Evaluating Cal against Sean Lewis and Jayden Denegal How does Cal establish the run to setup the pass Socials https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://substack.com/@td24 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-19
29:57

INSTANT REACTION! BEARVENGERS LIVE from California Memorial Stadium 😤 Reviewing a GUTSY win for Cal over Minnesota

Topics How Cal beat Minnesota The grit of the Cal defense Where Cal found the offensive gameplan Socials https://x.com/Thomasdunn24 https://substack.com/@td24 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

09-14
23:11

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