Cal will own the toejam's once again. Just check the face to face records over the last 5 years. :D
My boy from the same high school as me, when we were the 2nd ranked team in the state of California back in 1980, with a North Coast Section Championship and one in 81'.
In 81' as a junior, I was the starting running back in our victory over El Molino in a 7-0 victory over the state's top defense!
I had 99 yards on 21 carries in the toughest game I was ever in...
I give you from the Terra Linda Trojans....
Joe Ayoob....
The top JC player in the country last year....
Interview
Big man on campus
An interview with Cal's new quarterback, Joe Ayoob
Story by Errol Tremolada
From the March 2005 Print Edition
As a Patriot staff writer, I don’t normally get to indulge in one of my most relished interests — sports. However, when Joe Ayoob signed his letter of intent to become the next Golden Bear quarterback, I got the green light to seize the opportunity. I grew up with Joe Ayoob, and I consider him one of the nicest, most stand-up guys you could meet; he’s a pretty decent quarterback too. Here’s the a little background on the newest collegiate phenomenon to grace the corridors of UC Berkeley.
Joseph Ayoob hails from just across the bay in Marin County where he played for the Terra Linda Trojans. He continued his quarterback success at City College of San Francisco, where he was touted as the best quarterback the school had ever had, and became a top prospect for coach Jeff Tedford.
In two years at CCSF, he won the 2003 National Championship and took his team to the California State Championship the following year. Now that Ayoob has officially exchanged that hideous red jersey for a classy California Golden Bear uniform, the Patriot sat down with him to find out what Cal’s next big quarterback had to say.
Patriot: What is the best nickname you have had? Who gave it to you?
Ayoob: ‘Booya’ because it has stuck with me for so long, but I can’t remember who gave it to me.
P: Saturday, November 12, 2005, the No. 1 team in the nation is coming to Berkeley — has that thought crossed your mind yet?
A: Yeah … I can’t wait. I’m not nervous right now — the game is too far away, but I’m definitely looking forward to it.
P: Biggest game that you are anticipating?
A: Every game I play in. I’m hoping every game I get better and learn more so that next time I step on the field I’ll be more prepared.
P: More intimidating: history class at UC Berkeley or coach Tedford?
A: Coach Tedford when he’s mad, but history class is tough too.
P: Easier pass: midterm or touchdown?
A: Touchdown; doesn’t take the studying. It’s just that split-second reaction.
P: One person, other than your parents, who is responsible for you being where you are today?
A: Coach Hayes — quarterback coach at City College of San Francisco. He made me what I am now.
P: One player you can’t wait to step onto the gridiron with?
A: Marshawn Lynch … as a true freshman, he was unbelievable. From what I saw last year and what I see now in his work ethic in the weight room, he is really unbelievable.
P: One player you can’t wait to play against?
A: Matt Leinart [USC Quarterback] — because of everything he has done. The Heisman, two national champs, he hasn’t lost in two years … I want to hand him a loss.
P: Most underrated player in PAC 10?
A: The entire AZ defense ---
P: Most overrated player in the PAC 10?
A: I don’t know. I haven’t played against them yet.
P: Expectations for 2005 season?
A: Win the Pac-10, and take Cal to the Rose Bowl.
P: What was more exciting signing on the dotted line to play for the Bears or winning the 2003 National Championship?
A: They were equal. They were both exciting in their own rights…Signing for a big school was exciting…Winning the National Championship was amazing too it took awhile to set in and it’s still hard to believe it happened. It was a great experience.
P: One thing that surprised you about UC Berkeley?
A: The size of campus. Junior college was so much smaller. The way things work in general; things are bigger and better. It’s more fun.
P: A few years from now when you are no longer a Cal Bear, what will fans be saying about Joe Ayoob the quarterback?
A: I want people to think I’m a great guy who stands up for what he believes in — and that I was a hell of a QB.
P: After losing to Texas Tech, Cal finished the year at No. 9 in the nation. In the new 2005 rankings from ESPN’s Pat Forde, as of now Cal holds the No. 22 seed. One of the reasons they mentioned for the drop was because Aaron Rodgers left. How do you react to that? Is No. 22 respect or disrespect?
A: It’s not disrespect. I mean Aaron was a major reason Cal got as far as they did last year. I react to the statement basically by saying, “Aaron Rodgers is gone but they got someone just as good or better this year to lead the Bears.”
P: Better QB in ten years, Aaron Rodgers or Joe Ayoob?
A: I have to say myself … but right now … Aaron is a million miles above me. Hopefully later I can accomplish just as much as him or more.
P: Niner nation or Raider nation?
A: 49ers
P: Anything to tell the fans that are eager for football season to roll around?
A: Come to the games … check us out … it’s going to be a fun year, and we’re going to do our best to put Cal back on top.
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Cal will also have the best set of wide out's in the country and the best running back in the Pac-10...Marshawn Lynch
I give you Lavelle Hawkins...
Lavelle Hawkins
and the best high school wide reciever in the country!
MVP of the high school All-American Game in
San Antonio...
DeSean Jackson
Cal maybe ranked 15th at the start of the season,, but the toejam's will not end up #1 at the end...
and you can thank CAL now, if you will
You're welcome,
The Bay Area
the truth
