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Cal Coach Tosh Lupoi Pushes Ian Strong
Cal coach Tosh Lupoi challenges wide receiver Ian Strong to improve after underachieving game.
In brief
Cal coach Tosh Lupoi challenges wide receiver Ian Strong to improve after underachieving game. Cal coach Tosh Lupoi pushed wide receiver Ian Strong to better performance after his underachieving game against UCLA. Originally reported by California Golden Bears On SI.
Cal Wins ACC Opener
Cal won its ACC opener with a 21-18 victory over Syracuse, its first win of the young season.
Coach Tosh Lupoi Unhappy
Coach Tosh Lupoi wasn’t satisfied Cal was getting everything from wide receiver Ian Strong.
Ian Strong's Stats
Strong had three catches for 64 yards in the 21-18 win over Syracuse, targeted seven times.
Lupoi Challenges Strong
Lupoi challenged Strong in front of everyone to improve his blocking on the perimeter.
Lupoi's Words
Lupoi said Strong is the epitome of answering challenges and has competitive nature.
Strong's Response
Strong felt he could be more productive and leader for the team after Lupoi's challenge.
Strong's Improvement
Strong made six catches for 48 yards on eight passes after underachieving game.
Pro Football Focus
Strong's pro football focus grade was 71.7, run-blocking score 89.6, up from 48.8 and 42.9.
Lupoi's Confidence
Lupoi said Strong blocked the living hell out of the perimeter and is a high-level player.
Strong's Impact
Strong said Lupoi's confidence had a huge effect on his game and competitive nature.
Strong's Stats
Strong has 33 receptions for 467 yards (14.1 per catch) and a touchdown in seven games.
Recent Game
In the Bears' 59-20 loss at SMU, Strong had five catches for 72 yards, all in first half.
In short
Cal coach Tosh Lupoi pushed wide receiver Ian Strong to better performance after his underachieving game against UCLA.
