One of the most heralded players of yesteryear will line up across from a relatively unknown freshman. The result could go either way. Toa Lobendahn was an All Pac-12 second teamer as a tackle just last season. It’s funny how these things change. This season, in his supposed natural position at center, Lobendahn has struggled in consistently snapping the ball, and has stumbled as the leader of one of the team’s weakest units.
It was Lobendahn’s botched snap safety last week that put Cal on the scoreboard. His snaps have been inconsistent and he has failed to take charge of JT Daniels’ protections.