Nov 18:
If Cal is usually searching for your blueprint for a Big Game upset, right now there most likely are not a much better a single than 1970. That was all seasons that Bears beat some sort of to a great extent preferred Stanford team that was rated 11th inside united states in addition to contributed by a Heisman Trophy pick during quarterback, Jim Plunkett.
Cal picked up 22-14 lurking behind Dave Penhall, a good unheralded quarterback in whose route towards establishing employment ended up being as circuitous as Zach Maynard's, the copy who'll commence Saturday to the Bears.
"I have seen that he wear the same quantity (15) that I wore," Penhall said. "I wish to think what a beneficial omen."
Penhall, today 62 plus requires you're going to Orange County, attends the particular Big Game each and every year in addition to enjoyed around two regarding them. He was unpaid both in games, leading your upset inside 1970, once arriving close up in the 29-28 damage the prior year.
Stanford have been into the Rose Bowl along with thirty years seeing that we'd won it. I imagine this the wind journeyed out and about regarding our proverbial sails soon after as a final point achieving exactly what most of us attempted to do."BIG UPSETS
Some various other Big Game upsets:
Cal 17, Stanford 11 (1986): Generally thought of as major nauseous within Big Game history. Cal followed inside at 1-9 with actions straight losses in addition to seemed to be 21-point underdog against 7-2 Cardinal. Coach Joe Kapp already experienced recently been fired. Leading 10-3 midway by way of fourth quarter, Kapp named end-around to be able to Mike Ford, exactly who have scored from 53 back yards released for any 17-3 Cal lead. After the actual game, Kapp was brought off the domain on his players' shoulders.
Cal 28, Stanford twenty three (1980): Bears were 15-point underdogs for you to Stanford and John Elway. Cal guru Roger Theder, his / her job to the line, made possible legendary guru Pappy Waldorf in order to meet with his or her 2-8 team. Cal told her through getting 21-7 halftime cause before squeaking away your win. Stanford, almost certain of an Peach Bowl berth which includes a win, finished 6-5 plus in your house for that holidays.
Cal 20, Stanford 18 (1956): Four days and nights before the game,Waldorf publicised it will be his very last from Cal. Bears (2-7) were two-touchdown underdogs towards Indians and John Brodie. Cal encouraged 20-6 with third quarter, next twice dissmissed off Stanford two-point change tries in order to send Waldorf released some sort of winner.
Cal 20, Stanford several (1951): Cal had been ranked No. a single while in the region after starting off 4-0 but have slipped to 19th at 7-2 commencing the actual Big Game. Stanford was 9-0, placed third and also playing from home. Bears designed 20-0 direct in advance of Stanford scored.
Stanford 38, Cal 21 (1991): One of handful of Stanford Big Game upsets. Bears were ranked No. 6 around region along with Stanford was No. 21. It ended up being newbie in 40 a long time each teams were sitting coming into Big Game. Cal devoted 11 fees and penalties regarding 140 yards, like seven particular fouls or unsportsmanlike carry out infractions. Six several weeks later, and also right after some sort of 37-13 drubbing regarding Clemson in the Citrus Bowl on New Year's Day, Cal private coach Bruce Snyder quit for Arizona State.
- CARL STEWARD
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