California quarterback Zach Maynard missed Saturday's practice to attend a study group for one of his classes. It's something coach Jeff Tedford said is common among his athletes, and it's likely Maynard will miss more time due to academics.
With Maynard gone, Allan Bridgford assumed first-team reps for the Bears. Bridgford's development this offseason is an interesting storyline -- can he mount a challenge to Maynard, who definitely struggled at times a year ago?