STANFORD — It all came crashing down on Cal in the 128th Big Game on Saturday evening at Stanford. Riddled by turnovers and penalties, the Bears played their worst game of the season when they needed to show up against their struggling ancient rival. Cal lost 31-10 in front of 50,039 at Stanford Stadium and it was every bit that bad.

Fans will still vote for the All-Star Game starters, but it will be positionless, and the players will land in an exciting new format.

Anyone old enough — I prefer “pre-deceased” — to remember the Buster Brown shoes jingle? Of Buster and his dog, Tige, who both “live inside,” it concluded that they’re “really just a picture, but it’s fun to play pretend!” And playing ...