The following is a message from my good friend Alec Stewart, to all those who care about Cal Athletics:

Hey Everyone,

IF YOU WANT THERE TO BE A NEW TRAINING FACILITY AT MEMORIAL STADIUM, PLEASE READ AND VOTE!

I am helping a newly formed organization called Berkeleyans for Cal Athletics get the word out about things you can do to help the University get a ‘green light’ to move forward with construction of the new Student Athlete High Performance Center at Memorial Stadium.  Please take a bit of time out of your day to read the action items listed below and help us out! 

Also, be sure to:
–Visit our new website for news and information about the following action items:  www.berkeleyansforcal.com
–Visit the University’s official stadium site for details about the stadium project: http://stadiumcampaign.berkeley.edu/
–Add Memorial Stadium as your MySpace friend: http://www.myspace.com/calmemorialstadium .

Fiat Lux, and Go Bears!

Alec Stewart
Class of 2005

About Berkeleyans for Cal Athletics:
We’re a group of concerned Berkeley residents who are upset with the City of Berkeley’s stubborn opposition to the safety upgrades at Memorial Stadium.  The group is dedicated to exerting pressure on the Berkeley City Council to DROP its lawsuit against the UC, while simultaneously generating community support for and disseminating accurate information about the University’s plans to build the Student-Athlete High Performance Center.  We believe that the challenges that face the Stadium project are surmountable and that there are various ways to get the word out and make the voice of the greater Cal community heard. 

Visit www.berkeleyansforcal.com for more details. 

This week, we’ll be taking on a chat about next year’s NFL Draft, with Steve Muench.

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Rob RI: Fever, Do you think the Browns regret taking Quinn?

Yellow Fever: Yes, but probably not for the reasons you’re thinking.  Have you seen these?  I mean, seriously.  I don’t want my starting QB caught on camera doing that.

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Adam (Cleveland, OH): Fever, What positions do you see the Browns targeting in the draft this year? Obviously they don’t have a 1st round pick, but who could we be looking at in the 2nd? Possibly a RB??? 

Yellow Fever: Honestly, they need everything, otherwise they wouldn’t be in the position they’re in.  When you rank 31st on offense and 27th on defense, I’m going to say the offensive line is as good a place to start as any.  And while Joe Thomas is all well and good at left tackle, you need two, so they might as well go get another. 

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Alan (Winston): Hey Fever! If Mario Manningham were to have another great year and come out early where would he fit amongst the other Wideouts?

Yellow Fever: He fits behind DeSean Jackson.  Period.  He probably makes it as a first rounder, though I have no idea exactly where.  Or maybe Cleveland would scoop him up in the second to run with Braylon Edwards.

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Brad (Gadsden,Alabama): Fever, Do you think Kenneth Darby will be Cadilaic Williams back up in Tampa and will he have a good nfl career?

Yellow Fever: He rushed for 84 yards in his preseason opener here, but it’s not like that really means anything.  It’s possible he could stick, but the dregs of the NFL are populated with former college studs - even SEC ones.  Don’t get your hopes up, son.

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Anhtony Marquez Plainfield ILLINOIS: Who do you think will be the upcoming number 1 overall pickin the 2008 draft?

Yellow Fever: PROTIP: To increase your chances of getting your question answered seriously, spell your own name right! 

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abram alex las vegas nv : what will the focus be for the broncos next year and who will they target

Yellow Fever: Wide receiver.  I think their depth chart right now currently consists of Javon Walker and four washed up guys coming off injury?  Maybe they should be looking at THA1.  Although it’s not like their last no. 1 pick out of Cal did great things for them.

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michael jones new york: do you think chad johnson will have a break out year?

Yellow Fever: Michael, I expect this sort of question from people who reside south of the Mason-Dixon line.  Do you even know what breakout means?

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Matt (Napa, CA): Fever, what is up with Larry Johnson. Do you see him signing soon and what do u see him doing this season.

Yellow Fever: Anyone who really wants money that badly isn’t going to sit out that much of the season.  He doesn’t need preseason, but I think he sits out the first two games, which the Chiefs will lose by a combined score of something like 70-6.  Seriously, Brodie Croyle and Michael Bennett as a starting backfield?  Not feeling it.  Of course, this will wreak havoc on fantasy football drafts. 

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Matt Chatham, NJ: If he declared after this season where would West Virginia WR Darius Reynaud go in the draft?

Yellow Fever: Wait a minute, you’re telling me they throw the ball in that offense?

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Steve (Chico): Fever, my beloved Raiders have Culpepper and McNown with Russell holding out. Financially the Raiders are struggling and to invest upwards of 30 million in one player could be devastating if the player is a bust. Are the Raiders questioning whether Russell is trully worth the value of a #1 pick? Could they have determined during mini-camps that Russell is not the answer and thereby decide not to sign him? Thanks.

Yellow Fever: Steve - you’re a moron.  Thanks for offering a scenario which, if true, would lead to at least half the Raiders front office being fired.

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Os (Jersey): Feverous! Is Ray Rice first round talent?

Yellow Fever: He damn well better be.  I’ve got his signed jersey.

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Rashard: Joppatowne: I see Calvin Johnson winning offensive rookie of the year/ Do you think?

Yellow Fever: I see Marshawn getting hyphy, ghostriding the whip, serving you in Mario Kart, and winning the offensive rookie of the year award. 

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Jack ( Ann Arbor ) : Thoughts on Mike Hart ?!?!?! 2nd RB taken

Yellow Fever: See thoughts on Ken Darby. 

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Jeremy (Bellevue, Wa): Best college player no one has heard of that is gonna shut up draft boards this year? Thanks Fever.

Yellow Fever: I wasn’t aware draft boards could talk.  (I know, I know, it’s lame.)

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Scott - MI: Technical difficulties…Anyway how would you compare C. Henne to Tom Brady coming out of Michigan. I feel that Henne has a stronger arm but Brady was more of a leader and maybe a little more accurate…Your thoughts?

Yellow Fever: Brady didn’t lose every one of his bowl games and every one of his games to Ohio State. 

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Jack ( detroit ) : Do you think the Lions passed on Joe Thomas to get a much better Jake Long this year

Yellow Fever: I’m fairly certain that Matt Millen can’t think far ahead enough to today’s dinner, much less next year’s draft. 

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Joe (MA): Fever, I’m a homer, but I LOVE Matt Ryan’s game. I really don’t see many weaknesses, and he’s tough as nails. Can you see him as a potential first rounder next year?

Yellow Fever: Yeah, why not.  I’m feeling generous. 

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ray, nyc: Why did Lamar Woodley fall to the 2nd round? Does he have injuries i dont know about?

Yellow Fever: He had a hamstring injury leading up to the draft that was common knowledge if you were smart enough to look it up yourself instead of asking me.

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Jack ( Ann Arbor ) : hey Scott…you can’t compare the two Brady hardly played when he was at Michigan and Henne is a 4 year starter….Henne is far better coming out

Yellow Fever: Does anyone in Michigan do anything besides argue about the Wolverines all day? 

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Jerry (TX): Are there any Champ Bailey type corners coming out of this draft, a shutdown corner with athleticism?

Yellow Fever: If you trust Todd McShay, the answer is no.

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Ben Mobile AL: Whats with all the Michigan questions? Who do you think will be the third QB taken in next years draft after Brohm and Woodson?

Yellow Fever: Never have I been so glad to see an Alabama question.  And probably Booty.

And that’s enough.  I’m sick and tired and going back to bed.