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   If the Bears can trample Stanford the way J.J. Arrington (left) ran over Washington, then Oski will get another chance to polish the Axe. (Photos by AP, Steve McConnell) |
Break out the Blue & Gold: It's Big Game week
17 November 2003
| Bear Facts • Kickoff: 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Stanford Stadium • TV: KGO (Channel 7); Radio: KGO Radio (810 AM) • Tickets still available • Transportation & parking info • Gameday Central |
BERKELEY – One of the fiercest rivalries in college football resumes this Saturday when Cal's Golden Bears travel across the Bay to take on the Stanford Cardinal in the 106th edition of the Big Game.
Cal captured the coveted Stanford Axe last year with a 30-7 victory at Memorial Stadium, returning the trophy to Berkeley after a seven-year absence. But there's even more than history and bragging rights at stake in this year's Big Game.
With a 6-6 record so far this year, the Golden Bears need a season-ending victory Saturday to ensure a winning record and earn the program's first postseason bowl appearance since the 1996 Aloha Bowl.
The Bears are fired up following their 54-7 rout of Washington last Saturday that set a school record for total yardage. Fans will be fired up as well after a week of rallies, parties and contests, culminating in Friday night's bonfire rally at the Greek Theatre.
More Big Game lore:
- Football preview: Cal visits Stanford for 106th Big Game
- Chancellor's letter: Uphold the tradition of competition, loyalty and fun
- Calendar of Events: Activities for students, alumni and Cal backers throughout Big Game week
- Big Game planners sweat the small stuff
- Organists, economists and others compete in prelude to Big Game
- California Alumni Association: Everything you need to know about the Big Game for alumni
- UC Rally Committee Big Game site
- Big
Game Titration: Chemistry 1A like you've never
seen it, with Samuel Markowitz (11/20/02). Webcast
- Up for grabs: The origins of the Stanford Axe
- Video tribute to Chancellor Berdahl (at Cal-Washington game)