College Football Developments: Cal Recruiting & Stanford Player Empowerment

Cal Football lands #1 JUCO prospect Alius Mayo (6'4" CB) from Modesto, beating LSU and Alabama. Tosh Lupoi continues to pull recruiting shockers. Stanford football players form first CFBPA chapter — landmark move challenging college sports power structure. Recruits buying into new regimes at Cal, Stanford, and UCLA despite on-field struggles. Stanford QB competition ongoing. In-state recruiting battles intensifying — USC surging while Cal, UCLA, Stanford carve paths under new staffs. Kevin Hogan named to Stanford Sports Hall of Fame.