Good morning and welcome once again to the final gameday of the 2010 regular season. The Bears have an opportunity to close out the year in style. Not only does today mark the final contest in Memorial Stadium before construction begins on the renovation and retrofit of the 87-year-old facility, but a victory would secure a bowl berth for an eighth consecutive year.

Here are links to a few local stories to help set the tone for the match-up with the Washington Huskies. As a reminder, kickoff is at 12:30 p.m.

San Francisco Chronicle - Bidding farewell - with hopes of an encore

Contra Costa Times - Bowl hopes are on the line against Washington

Contra Costa Times - Derrick Hill: Cal player's imprint left on and off field