ALEX SMITH DURING HAPPIER TIMES AS HE IS NOW THE 49ERS BACK-UP

DAMARIO SIMS AND THE WILDCATS WELCOME CAL POLY POMONA AND HUMBOLDT STATE TO ACKER

Chico State men's and women's basketball teams play their home CCAA openers against Pomona. The Butte College men play in their third pre-season tourney. The Pleasant Valley girls high school tournament has day two of action as both the PV and Chico High girls teams win. The PV boys pull out a thriller at the Harlan Carter and the Chico High boys roll at the Del Oro Tourney.

Alex Smith speaks about his demotion. The Raiders will endure a black-out as apathy grips the Black Hole and the Warriors are in first place in the Pacific Division with a thrilling win over Denver at the Oracle. And, Stanford looks to win to the Pac-12 Championship as they host UCLA in the title game tonight down on the farm.

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