Brett Johnson News

With one game left on its regular-season schedule, the Cal football team can still finish this season with 10 wins, in a multi-way tie for second place in the Pac-10 and ranked in the national top 20.

Sean Cattouse first showed his independence at age 2, when he bounded out of his chair, climbed on the counter and snagged some food.

When outsiders say Oregon State's offense is a two-man show, it comes across as a criticism.

THURSDAY, more on Cal-OSU: The Daily Californian newspaper did a piece on the trouble No.

The Cal football defense hasn't had much success over the past two seasons against little guys who can run with the football.

James Morris had a perfect night at quarterback, filling in for the injured Wes Sleeper, as the top-ranked Solon football team crushed Camanche 61-8 Friday in Solon.

Judging from his demeanor, it's difficult to believe Brett Johnson ever had doubts about his abilities.

Cal defensive coordinator Bob Gregory stood in the wake of the Bears' 30-3 loss to No.

OCTOBER 03: Joe McKnight #4 of the USC Trojans runs against Mychal Kendricks #30 of the California Golden Bears at Memorial Stadium on October 3, 2009 in Berkeley, California.

THE TICKETS were gone by July, 72,000 folks convinced this would be the most unforgettable game in a most memorable season.

In his first career start, it didn't take long for Cal cornerback Josh Hill to make an impression on the box score.

With the Cal and USC football teams wearing a 1-2 conference record between them, their early October meeting isn't shaping up like the clash of potential national title contenders that it was supposed to be through the first two weeks of the season.

This past Sunday was like any other Sunday at Memorial Stadium. The No. 24 Cal football team went through its normal routine, breaking down film, coming together for a meeting, practicing lightly in the afternoon.

Dylan Sims kicked a 17-yard field goal in the third overtime period to give Jefferson Forest a 31-28 Seminole District victory over E.C. Glass on Friday.

When asked how the safeties have played this season, defensive coordinator Bob Gregory said, "OK, I guess." Safety Brett Johnson offered, "It's tough to tell," and safety Marcus Ezeff: "We'll see." They were all certain, however, that the safeties will no longer have incomplete grades on their report cards after today's game at Minnesota.

The 6-foot, 230-pound linebacker has size, exceptional speed and, according to coach Jeff Tedford, "great instincts to play the game." "He puts himself in a position to make a lot of plays because he is so athletic," Tedford said.

Eastern Washington managed to hang close with No. 10 California for one quarter.

Eastern Washington managed to hang close with No. 10 California for one quarter.

Senior safety Brett Johnson is one of eight returning defensive starters under the direction of coordinator Bob Gregory in Saturday's season opener against Maryland.

True freshman Vince D'Amato proved early in fall camp that he can handle pressure.