California quarterback Chase Garbers throws a pass against Oregon on Dec. 5, 2020 in Berkeley, Calif. The California Golden Bears are excited to show off what they hope will be a much more dynamic offense with respected longtime NFL coordinator Bill Musgrave and veteran quarterback Garbers. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, file)

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Joe Santoro: Cal important for Nevada Wolf Pack and Mountain West

If the Mountain West is ever going to start getting some respect, its best teams have to start beating the mediocre and bad Pac-12 teams.

• By Joe Santoro
• August 22, 2021