What’s up with Cal? and other odds and ends

Interesting analysis on the struggles of the Cal Bears this season. Theories advanced by the writer: trouble with a continuity offense, no true point guard, and lack of depth. You be the judge.

Diana Taurasi speaks after being cleared of doping allegations this morning. She is training hard in Phoenix for the upcoming WNBA season, and I bet she never goes to Turkey again.

South Carolina Coach Dawn Staley and her team are on the rise, despite transfers this year and last.

ESPN’s Graham Hays has new mid-major rankings.

Katie Smith and the U.S. Department of Education are going to India.

ESPN admits that the “Maya cam” the other night had its shortcomings.

Inspirational: a torn ACL hasn’t stopped Swarthmore’s high-scoring Ceylan Bodur.