Cal football & basketball news, 2.27

Cal football

2014 football position reviews: Defensive backs [California Golden Blogs]: What did you think of the defensive backs in 2014?

Schedule savant: Fulp puts together ambitious OOC [Cal Rivals]: In just four years, Fulp -- Cal's Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Director of Athletics -- has helped the Golden Bears establish one of the most ambitious schedules in the entire country.

Watch: Trailer for the Beast Mode Biopic: Sneaking Skittles into the theater might be encouraged when it comes time to watch "Family First: The Marshawn Lynch Story."

Cal basketball

4-pointer: Oregon at Cal ($) [Lindsay Brauner, Cal Rivals]: Cal took a bunch of razor blades to its NIT bubble on Wednesday, dropping an 80-69 affair to Oregon, unable to close the deal on a game that seemed entirely winnable.

Oregon 80, Cal 69: Duck shooting downs Bears [Nick Kranz, California Golden Blogs]: Oregon beat Cal last night in a manner that was frustrating but not particularly surprising last night. But before we start recapping that game, it's time to appreciate what has ended: Cal's remarkable 12 game winning streak over Oregon.

ANALYSIS: Basic Breakdowns for Cal vs. Ducks [Ryan Gorcey, Cal Sports Digest]: Cal leaves points on the floor, and gives up 15 second-chance points to Oregon, as the Ducks exorcise the demons of a 12-game losing streak to the Bears with an 11-point win.