tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604819636163701857.post4564583374342617559..comments2023-04-24T08:44:03.243-07:00Comments on The Bear Will Not Quit: Preseason ThoughtsSDGoldenBearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03352571088979418057noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604819636163701857.post-57112145761919287922010-09-03T13:59:39.371-07:002010-09-03T13:59:39.371-07:00So true OB - Tedford seems to be doing everything ...So true OB - Tedford seems to be doing everything he can think of to try to maintain that newness. He is nothing if not self-evaluative. I am curious to see how long he can maintain the "fun-ness" once the vise grip of weekly game planning starts to tighten. But if he's really stepping back, then his job as HC is mental state, mood and feel, more than tactics and strategies. And that means trying to keep that lightness around, and then being able to ramp the team up to peak intensity at game time, rather than burning out and fading. That's what he says - let's see if it works.SDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604819636163701857.post-822157310458001172010-09-03T13:36:05.569-07:002010-09-03T13:36:05.569-07:00This is a great analysis. When you speak of "...This is a great analysis. When you speak of "edge," I think that has as much to do with chemistry and similar intangibles as it does with strategies, tactics and alignments. I like your observation about the "mix" of players. I likewise think reports that Tedford is loosening up in his demeanor and attitude and creating some "fun" show promise that the team will play with more spirit, something that has been very inconsistent in prior seasons. For example, the level of play against Stanford last year was outstanding, but was followed by an absentee performance against Washington in the final game of the regular season.oldbluenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604819636163701857.post-1355074046821966122010-08-31T18:25:18.682-07:002010-08-31T18:25:18.682-07:00Excellent points all around! I eagerly await your...Excellent points all around! I eagerly await your UC Davis preview.<br /><br />One question: on your Pac-10 standings, why is Oregon listed first? It looks like you've kept the final 2009 order in place...shouldn't we allow everyone a fresh start? How about a nice, alphabetized listing?<br /><br />Go Bears!<br /><br />--TrumanHughAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2604819636163701857.post-13141079264647439412010-08-30T18:34:32.093-07:002010-08-30T18:34:32.093-07:00Excellent analysis. I think the key to the success...Excellent analysis. I think the key to the success will be the O-Line and I'm optimistic about this unit. I was a fan of Gregory as DC but his departure and the arrival of Pendergast and his aggressive style might be just the ticket. There's a lot of talent and depth on offense and we've finally got a good receiving corps again after two down years. With what will inevitably be a vastly improved special teams play (how could it not be?) there's every reason for the usual optimism Bear fans are so susceptible to.<br />I look forward to reading your comments throughout the season and Go Bears!Richard Hourulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12354136203258901360noreply@blogger.com