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Stingy defense, running game spark Cal's success

By Ted Miller
Special to ESPN.com

Wednesday, October 5, 2005

This team is fifth nationally in scoring defense and seventh in rushing offense. This 5-0, 10th-ranked squad has gone 10 quarters without allowing an offensive touchdown and has gained more yards on the ground than through the air in all five of its wins. “ We don't think we're prey at all. We're still predators. We're still hunting. ” —Cal safety Donnie McCleskey Sounds like one of those meat 'n' potatoes, red-state powers from the Big Ten or Big 12, where flambo ...

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