ESPN: Cal “could surprise” in 2006

ESPN‘s Mark Schlabach has written an article called “Flying under the radar” describing seven underappreciated teams that “could make some noise”. He writes:

California Golden Bears
The Bears’ spotty play at quarterback last season was an aberration. It won’t happen again under coach Jeff Tedford, one of the best teachers of the passing game in the country. Quarterback Nate Longshore takes over after missing nearly all of 2005 with a broken ankle. Tailback Marshawn Lynch could explode if he stays healthy — he ran for 1,246 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2005 despite being plagued by a hand injury. Cal goes to Tennessee for its Sept. 2 opener and could crush the Vols’ rebound hopes. Cal gets Arizona State, Oregon and UCLA at home, but goes to Southern California on Nov. 18.

The article is linked here.