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Jeff Faraudo

Jeff Faraudo

Joined: Mar 20, 2024

Jeff Faraudo was a sports writer for Bay Area daily newspapers since he was 17 years old, and was the Oakland Tribune's Cal beat writer for 24 years. He covered eight Final Fours, four NBA Finals and four Summer Olympics. 

Cal's Albert Ponferrada prepares to take a shot
Other Sports

Cal Water Polo Shows Promise With 13-11 Conquest of No. 1 Stanford

The three-time defending NCAA champion Bears have had a rough season by their high standards

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Fernando Mendoza drops back to pass against Pitt
Football

Cal vs. North Carolina State Game Thread: Bears Fold in 24-23 Defeat

Golden Bears, who won their first three games, still are seeking their first ACC win

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NC State quarterback Grayson McCall gets tackled without his helmet
Football

NC State Beat Writer Answers 5 Questions

Cal's opponent on Saturday has dealt with significant health issues at quarterback

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Jaylen Brown celebrate winning the NBA championship
Basketball

ESPN Ranks Jaylen Brown as 14th-Best Player in the NBA

The one-time Cal standout was MVP of the NBA Finals but also left of the U.S. Olympic team roster this summer

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North Carolina State quarterback CJ Bailey
Football

ACC Game Picks: Will The Fork in the Road Lead Cal to a Victory?

Golden Bears host NC State on Saturday in their fourth attempt to claim their first ACC win

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Jaydn Ott
Football

Cal's Jaydn Ott Listed as Day-to-Day in Lead-Up to NC State Game

O-lineman Sioape Vatikani and TE Corey Dyches also yet to be cleared to play Saturday

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Mke Pawlawski
Football

In Every Day Great, Mike Pawlawski Provides a Roadmap to Success

The former Cal quarterback shares what has worked for him and some great stories, including his encounter with a grizzly bear in Alaska

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Jared Goff calls signals during Detroit's win at Dallas
Football

Tom Brady Dishes Praise to Jared Goff During Lions' Rout Cowboys

The former Patriots star says Goff has benefitted from a chip on his shoulder after being dumped by the L.A. Rams

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Nohl Williams celebrates one of his six pass interceptions
Football

Can Nohl Williams Pick Off Cal's Single-Season Interception Record?

The senior cornerback leads the nation with six and needs just three more to match Deltha O'Neal's 1999 Cal standard

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Pitt linebacker Braylan Lovelace chases down Fernando Mendoza
Football

Cal Coach Justin Wilcox on Allowing Sacks: `It's a Problem. Obviously'

Fernando Mendoza was sacked six times in 17-15 loss and Bears have given up 24 sacks through six games

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Fernando Mendoza
Football

Cal-Pitt Game Thread: Bears Still Winless in ACC After 17-15 Loss

Ryan Coe cannot convert potential game-winning 40-yard field goal with 1:50 to play

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Jack Endries outruns Miami's D'Yoni Hill for a touchdown.
Football

Cal Tight End Jack Endries - Faster Than Anyone Knew

His 57-yard TD catch vs. Miami is the second-longest by a Cal tight end in the 21st century

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