Cal has eight starters returning from a defense a that was a top 25 unit in overall scoring and against the run, and fourth in total turnovers (34).

But while the Bears' success on defense shouldn't be a surprise to anyone in 2009,  there are still plenty of players who are ready to step in and become household names in Berkeley this upcoming season.

Mychal Kendricks (Soph.) LB (pictured above)

Cal and Pac-10 followers may have heard about the departed Worrell Williams' praise for Kendricks, who will b...

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