If you read the preview for Cal’s midweek matchup against Stanford, then you’ve already heard that the Bears are pretty serious about the newest addition to the clubhouse: the video game ‘Rock Band.’

The gift came as a surprise from former Cal great Conor Jackson, who supplied the game to go along with the new TVs sent to the team before the season started by Jackson and Xavier Nady. Needless to say, it’s been a popular present.

But with that said, the question that is burning in everyone’s mind is obvious: Who’s the clubhouse king of Rock Band? (Click here to read more…)

Here’s a good offseason riddle: How do you congratulate the graduating senior who led the Pac-10 in points per game, carried the Cal women’s basketball team to its deepest run in program history and completely changed the scene of Bay Area hoops?

Awards. Lots and lots of awards.

Local fans and conference foes had taken notice of the forward, who should fare well in the upcoming WNBA draft. The national recognition, on the other hand, was lacking — even with the Bears claiming the No. 3 spot in the country at one point this season.
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