1.  Defensive lineman Erik Gardner (knee) was in shoulder pads and shorts for the first time since being injured in the season opener against Boise State.

2.  Defensively, we're not close to being the same.

3.  Deputy Mayor John Dyson later had to apologize after being quoted as saying "the comptroller ought to know the difference between a bid and a watermelon."

4.  Denmon started before being hurt on the first possession of the second half.

5.  Dennis (Oil Can) Boyd was talking about peace, and being at peace.

6.  Dennis Byrd is grateful to be lumbering around after being carried off a football field.

7.  Dennis Martinez discovered the joy of being Mark Belanger's teammate very early in his career.

8.  Dennis Rivera made the transition Wednesday from being merely powerful to being dangerous to ignore.

9.  Dennis says being together has added years to their lives.

10.  Denny Schuler is perfectly happy being Cal's offensive coordinator, but he can't help but think how things might have been different.