Aaron Rodgers wore the number 8 while playing for the University of California, Berkeley. He played for the Cal Bears from 2003 to 2004 before entering the NFL Draft. Rodgers has since become well-known for wearing number 12 in the NFL, primarily with the Green Bay Packers.
California Golden Bears or Cal
Tom Brady went to Michigan. Aaron Rodgers went to Cal. I consider Michigan to be a better school. So I'd say Tom Brady.
Rodgers did not complete/graduate from college, but he attented University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley, Cal, California, etc.).
Yes, he was a quarterback at Pleasant Valley High School in Chico, California.
He didn't graduate. He attended Butte Commimity College for a year before transferring to University of California Berkeley. He was there for two years before entering the draft at the end of junior year. He never graduated.
The Cal Berkeley quarterback who led the team to the Rose Bowl is Aaron Rodgers. He played for the Golden Bears from 2003 to 2004 and was instrumental in their success during that period. The team made it to the Rose Bowl in 2004, where they faced Texas Tech. Rodgers went on to have a highly successful career in the NFL, becoming one of the league's top quarterbacks.
In Super Bowl XLV, when Aaron Rodgers was named Most Valuable Player in the Green Bay Packers' 31-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Joe Kapp, Craig Morton, *Vince Farragamo, Aaron Rodgers Vince Ferragamo played at Cal, however, transferred to Nebraska.
The former quarterbacks of Cal Berkeley include notable names such as Joe Kapp, Craig Morton, Vince Ferragamo, and Aaron Rodgers. Other significant quarterbacks include Pat Barnes, Kyle Boller, and Jared Goff. These players have contributed to the program's history and success over the years. For a comprehensive list, refer to official Cal athletics resources or historical records.
Cal Ripken, Jr. wore the number 8 for the duration of his professional MLB career as a Baltimore Oriole (21 major league seasons). He did wear the number 7 briefly during the 1981 season with the team, but the number 8 is the team number he was assigned. (The number 7 had been previously worn by shortstop Mark Belanger whom Ripken replaced at the start of the 1982 season as the fulltime shortstop for the ball club).
Cal Heeter is number 33 on the Philadelphia Flyers.
Cal Clutterbuck is number 15 on the New York Islanders.