Cal Bears

[Golden_state_of_mind]

A team that does not get enough recognition on here is the Cal Bears. They do not play a creampuff schedule so they lose a good amount but that's because we play the very best in the nation. Cal has already played 3 of the top 4 teams in the nation. We do not load up with the UC Irvine or the Saint Mary or the Nevada like other teams do just to appear better. No Cal wants to get better! Dangerous team for the rest of the season.

What are your guys thoughts on the Bears?

[socaltennnis]

Not as good as previous years. Still top 16 talent, but a lot of 3 to 6 slot players on the team. Need someone like Pedro zerbini to round out that talent.

[Golden_state_of_mind]

We do need a more powerful #1 player. I think we have a deep team. Over the last few years I have been disappointed with our inability to recruit a top Californian talent. USC and UCLA get all of them. Why can't we get a Giron or a Sarmiento?

[socaltennnis]

They may have gotten more wins last week if they had riki mclachlan ready to play. Could potentially have moved up to top 10 in the new rankings.

[Golden_state_of_mind]

I can't watch the Cal women play. I get too nervous!

[tennishmang]

Originally Posted by Golden_state_of_mind

We do need a more powerful #1 player. I think we have a deep team. Over the last few years I have been disappointed with our inability to recruit a top Californian talent. USC and UCLA get all of them. Why can't we get a Giron or a Sarmiento?

Because the best california players want to go somewhere they can win a championship. That usually being either USC or UCLA or Stanford. Not to mention Cal's facilities and stadium are absolutely abysmal and Peter Wright isn't exactly the most lively of recruiters.

Cal should be much more lucrative once the stadium and facilities are upgraded. I know they're raising money now and hopefully will have a new facility in a few years.

[Golden_state_of_mind]

Originally Posted by tennishmang

Because the best california players want to go somewhere they can win a championship. That usually being either USC or UCLA or Stanford. Not to mention Cal's facilities and stadium are absolutely abysmal and Peter Wright isn't exactly the most lively of recruiters.

Cal should be much more lucrative once the stadium and facilities are upgraded. I know they're raising money now and hopefully will have a new facility in a few years.

If a Giron or Sarmiento came here then we would win championships. We are not that far away. The facilities aren't bad and it hasn't slowed down the women's team. The program has been attractive to players of northern Europe as well.

[andfor]

Originally Posted by Golden_state_of_mind

If a Giron or Sarmiento came here then we would win championships. We are not that far away. The facilities aren't bad and it hasn't slowed down the women's team. The program has been attractive to players of northern Europe as well.

Pepperdine and a few other schools could make the same argument.

Congrats on the win today.

[Golden_state_of_mind]

I;m very close to the women's team. Too close to really be a fan. That's why I follow the men's team as a fan more. Plus I like men's tennis better.

[jaggy]

Originally Posted by Golden_state_of_mind

I;m very close to the women's team. Too close to really be a fan. That's why I follow the men's team as a fan more. Plus I like men's tennis better.

Stories and pics of the women are now expected.

[Golden_state_of_mind]

Originally Posted by jaggy

Stories and pics of the women are now expected.

I could give those indeed, especially about one in particular... but this is a public forum man!

[Golden_state_of_mind]

Too much Bruin! Last year played those slickers 4 times. Don't want to do that again.

[norcaltennisnut]

Cal has a very good team this year, I hate to say it but I think Stanford will lose this weekend to the Bears. To your other concerns about Cal getting the top California kids I think that goes to their recruiting philosophy. Everyone knows Peter doesn't hit the recruiting hard and takes his recruiting overseas. I have heard he will offer walkon spots to California kids but does not like to give out the scholarship money to them. Plus, in past years I think the Cal team has been labeled as soft. I would think after this year Stanford should regain control of the Bay Area. I would like to see the Cardinal beef up the schedule next year. Nevada, Furman, SMC, and others is just not going to cut it. Should be a fun match this weekend

[Golden_state_of_mind]

Stanford going to get stomped today. Cut the trees.

[Nostradamus]

Originally Posted by Golden_state_of_mind

Stanford going to get stomped today. Cut the trees.

Bears will be caught in bear trap today

[Joeyg]

Originally Posted by Nostradamus

Bears will be caught in bear trap today

Or not! Standford men go down to the Golden Bears!

[Golden_state_of_mind]

I'm looking forward to Duke coming to town.

[mikej]

Originally Posted by Golden_state_of_mind

I'm looking forward to Duke coming to town.

Originally Posted by Golden_state_of_mind

Cal is too low in mens

get real man, cal has not made any claim to being a factor nationally this year, they're hardly on anyone's radar but your own

they are 5-4 with wins over #s:
21, 35, 41, unranked, and unranked

let's see them beat a top 20 team

[Golden_state_of_mind]

So angering when we can't play the best line-up.

[Golden_state_of_mind]

Bayaaaaaane!!! Takes the lead in the 3rd