As the college football season nears closer and closer this Thursday when Wake Forest takes on Baylor, I must say that I am looking VERY forward to this years’ games. After all, I had to sit through a whole off season without football, and there weren’t even any Pacman Jones stories to keep me entertained during this dry spell (I mean, c’mon Adam, pick up the pace). That being said, as a Cal fan, I realize the futility of having any enthusiasm towards this year because, let’s face it, we have no expectations really....

http://www.theplayinca.com/2008/08/getting-pumped-for-cal-football-2008-by.html

"…………………………………sigh.

How could the Niners even think of benching me? I mean, isn’t a 54.4 passer rating good enough in the NFL these days? Last year, I was slightly above Kellen Clemens in the ratings, man. Give me a break. Imagine if I wasn’t injured and played all 16 games! I would’ve been slightly above Tavaris Jackson, and he’s practically a future Hall of Famer in my book..."

http://www.theplayinca.com/2008/08/alex-smith-doesnt-believe-he-might-not.html