"Aaron Rodgers is the reason why I got my opportunity at Cal," Lynch declared. Lynch's tale takes place in 2004, his first year at Cal. His chances for playing time were "slim" because of senior ...

and focused on Lynch's appreciation of Aaron Rodgers. Now, of course, Rodgers is an NFL free agent trying to find his next home, but in 2004 he was a junior in his second season as Cal's starting ...

where he had a big season and was discovered by Cal coach Jeff Tedford who offered him a scholarship. EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JANUARY 05: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on ...