"The Bears didn't merely lose 31-10 to Stanford on Saturday night; they self-destructed in a fashion that leaves them open to criticism. Three lost fumbles led to three Cardinal touchdowns two of them on scoop and score plays. Cal also committed 13 penalties for 128 yards, a glut of mistakes that suggest undisciplined play further hindered everything the Bears hoped to accomplish."
"Wilcox doesn't blame Old Blues who are disappointed. There should be high expectatIons, said Wilcox, the ninth-year coach whose job status will be evaluated by Cal general manager Ron Rivera. We work really hard at this. It's not an excuse to go out and play like that. I understand their pain, I understand the frustration. The Bears (6-5, 3-4 ACC) were hoping to win their fifth consecutive Big Game, matching their longest stretch ever in a series that began in the 19th century."
Cal lost 31-10 to Stanford after committing three lost fumbles that directly led to three Cardinal touchdowns, including two scoop-and-score plays. Cal also had 13 penalties for 128 yards, reflecting undisciplined play. Coach Justin Wilcox acknowledged fan disappointment, said expectations should be high, emphasized hard work, and accepted the team's mistakes. The Bears fell short of clinching a winning season and the program's fifth consecutive Big Game victory. Senior Aidan Keanaaina called the result heartbreaking and noted the game's importance to team, coaches, and alumni. Stanford turned a 3-0 deficit into a 14-10 halftime lead via defensive scoring.
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