Bear Bits: Cal Schedule Countdown

We are officially 39 days away from Cal's opener against the Michigan State Spartans. Here's a look ahead at some other Cal events that are coming up.

2 Days Away (7/24) - Pac-10 Media Day. A day full of Pac-10 coaches dodging questions from reporters and awkwardly exchanging pleasantries with one another. Remember the whole Harbaugh/Carroll "compliment" fest last year? Can't wait to see what old Captain Comeback has in store for us this year. Oh yeah, and Alex Mack will be representing the team with Coach Tedford this year.

13 Days Away (8/4) - Training Camp Begins. Or as Nate Longshore once affectionately called it, a "football prison." Say what you want, but I can't wait to see develops in camp this year, starting from the QB battle to what the new freshman wide receivers show in fighting for a starting spot.

17 Days Away (8/8) - First Day in Full Pads and the day all the starting Cal linebackers wet their shorts in excitement.

32 Days Away (8/23) - Fan Appreciation Day from 12-2PM. Our first, and really our last chance to see the Bears in "action" prior to the season opener. Expect another controlled scrimmage, and hopefully more free burritos from Baja Fresh.

39 Days Away (8/30) - Season Opener vs. MSU. 5 PM Start Time. A possible Gold Out. The culmination of 243 days of waiting. The summer can't pass quickly enough.