Jeff Faraudo

San Francisco

Writer and Columnist at Freelance

Co-publisher of Cal Bears on SI, columnist for #WCChoops, freelance writer, husband & dad, grandpa to Andrew & Leo, Yosemite lover, track & field enthusiast.

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Cal Lands 2026 Commitment From Speedy WR Emanuel Morgan

2 weeks ago | si.com | Jeff Faraudo

Emanuel Morgan, a wide receiver with track speed from Central East High School in Fresno, committed to Cal’s football recruiting class of 2026 on Monday, he announced on social media. A 6-foot, 155-pounder, Morgan is rated as a three-star prospect by both Rivals and 247Sports. Rivals lists him as an athlete, but 247Sports pegs him as a wide receiver, which lines up with Cal’s recruiting push. New wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator Kyle Cefalo was the Bears’ chief recruiter of Morgan.
Top 50 Cal Pros: No. 44 -- Max Homa Has Won 6 Times on the PGA Tour

2 weeks ago | si.com | Jeff Faraudo

We are counting down Cal’s top 50 athletes based on their careers as post-collegiate professionals. Their performance as Golden Bears is not factored into the rankings. Years at Cal: 2009 to 2013Sport: GolfAge: 34Hometown: Burbank, Calif,Why we ranked him here: Homa turned pro after his senior season at Cal, and tied for ninth at the Frys Open in his professional debut in October 2013. He had off and on success early in his career then lost his PGA Tour card after 2015.
Top 50 Cal Pros: No. 45 -- Bryan Anger a Model of Consistency

2 weeks ago | si.com | Jeff Faraudo

We are counting down Cal’s top 50 athletes based on their careers as post-collegiate professionals. Their performance as Golden Bears is not factored into the rankings. Years at Cal: 2007 to 2011Sport: FootballPro teams: Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys Age: 36Hometown: Camarillo, Calif. Why we ranked him here: Selected by Jacksonville in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft, Anger has played 13 seasons (and counting).
Top 50 Cal Pros: No. 46 -- Charles Johnson Was Big When It Mattered

3 weeks ago | si.com | Jeff Faraudo

We are counting down Cal’s top 50 athletes based on their careers as post-collegiate professionals. Their performance as Golden Bears is not factored into the rankings.
Top 50 Cal Pros: No. 47 -- Taylor Douthit An Elite MLB Outfielder

3 weeks ago | si.com | Jeff Faraudo

We are counting down Cal’s top 50 athletes based on their careers as post-collegiate professionals. Their performance as Golden Bears is not factored into the rankings.
Top 50 Cal Pros: No. 48 -- Jim Breech Got His Kicks With the Bengals

3 weeks ago | si.com | Jeff Faraudo

We are counting down Cal’s top 50 athletes based on their careers as post-collegiate professionals. Their performance as Golden Bears is not factored into the rankings. Years at Cal: 1974 to 1977Sport: FootballPro teams: Detroit Lions, Oakland Raiders, Cincinnati BengalsAge: 69Hometown: SacramentoWhy we ranked him here: Chosen in the eighth round of the 1978 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions, Breech was cut before the season. But he went on to play 14 seasons, the final 13 with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Top 50 Cal Pros: No. 49 -- World Traveler Jerome Randle

3 weeks ago | si.com | Jeff Faraudo

We are counting down Cal’s top 50 athletes based on their careers as post-collegiate professionals. Their performance as Golden Bears is not factored into the rankings.
Ex-Cal Star Jaylon Tyson on His Rookie Season: `One Word - Growth'

3 weeks ago | si.com | Jeff Faraudo

Jaylon Tyson paused when asked if he could identify a special moment during his recently completed rookie season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. “To be honest with you, it’s been a blur. It hasn’t sunk in still. It just happened so fast,” he said in a phone interview. “Probably my first start — just hearing your name called and everybody cheering for you.”The 22-year-old former Cal star had scored just seven points in 21 minutes spread over six outings through the Cavs’ first 16 games.
Max Homa Fails in Special Qualifier for the U.S. Open

3 weeks ago | si.com | Jeff Faraudo

Down to his final realistic shot at a spot in the U.S. Open and carrying his own bag for 36 holes after splitting with his new caddie, Max Homa went home disappointed Monday from Kinsale Golf Club in Columbus, Ohio. The 34-year-old Cal grad was hoping to earn a place in the June 12-15 event at Oakmont, Pennsylvania during special U.S. Open qualifying. Homa, who lost his direct entry into the U.S. Open when his world ranking sank to No. 90, was pursuing one of six bids available on Monday.
Jack Endries Eager to Chase National Championship Dreams at Texas

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Jeff Faraudo

Jack Endries, who left Cal this spring to play football at Texas, was a bit hesitant about doing this interview. “It’s hard to say anything because no matter what I say there’s going to be some people who take it as a dig,” Endries said. “And I hope they don’t, 'cause I love Cal."The redshirt junior tight end repeated that sentiment several times during our 15-minute conversation. “It’s the most difficult decision I’ve ever made,” Endries said.