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Cal Coaches Impressed with Kline, But Won't Be Starting QB

Former San Ramon Valley standout quarterback Zach Kline is one of five quarterbacks on the roster this year for Cal.

Zach Kline will have to wait a little while to get his shot, it appears. The former San Ramon Valley standout quarterback is one of five on the Golden Bears and the starting job has gone to another Zach, Zach Maynard.

It's not a shock that it went to Maynard, a senior this year and a QB who through for nearly 3,000 yards last year. However, coaches have been impressed with Kline, who was ranked by Rivals.com as the No. 2 prostyle quarterback prospect in the nation and No. 4 by ESPN and Scout.com, the Mercury News reports.

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Tedford, concerned that expectations for Kline could soar out of control, announced a policy that freshmen will be off-limits for interviews until they have played in a game.

But Cal's coaches are impressed so far.

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Tedford said Kline has a "presence about him" in the huddle, is bright and eager to learn, and is adjusting to the speed of the college game, at least in practice. Kline's arm strength was rated as among the best in his class, according to scouting services.

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