The Faraudo article doesn’t make it seem like Millner has much contact with or interest in Cal. Unless something else happened after that, it seems very unlikely he will return.
I read elsewhere that Plummer dragged his decision over whether to return to the point that the coaches chose to move on--and then Plummer expressed a willingness to return after Spavital's arrival. That, of course, likely led to Millner's sense of uncertainty and decision to transfer as well.
Which begs the question as to why the staff chose to go top down and engage Plummer first without concerning itself with Millner's status at the same time. You'd think that Wilcox, at this point, had learned multitasking.
Call it what you want, but Wilcox is an incompetent boob. He has been given an unbelievable benefit of the doubt because he is a good looking man who looks great in Cal gear and comes across as a man of principle. But he has no idea on how to administer a successful Pac 5 football program and keeps showing it in ways that should be obvious to everyone. I just spent about 10 minutes researching the staff that Troy Taylor has put together at Stanford and how he is approaching his new gig. No more easy Big Game wins for you, Justin.
There may not be a more dangerous job than starting QB behind Cal’s OL. He might just not want any part of that. And I have to imagine that’s making it a tough sell to transfers too.
None of the candidates mentioned are even close to top shelf concerning the level of QB talent already in the conference. I have a feeling that Cal is going to pick Rogers since Spavital coached against him and apparently liked what he saw. Having a dual threat quarterback like Rogers is both a blessing and a curse. The urge to run first with Cal's porous offensive line might overtake him, and it would be like watching Chase Garbers all over again or worse. Or Maybe the kid already knows that and is going to choose a destination like Baylor that has a competent head coach.
What's the deal with that 4-star Peter Costelli from Troy? He's from SoCal and was at Utah before getting outcompeted. Pro style but ran track so should be relatively quick. Of course, it would be nice to know why he's not seeing the field.
I was curious about Costelli too. Seemed like he had the raw tools and potential but couldn't beat out his competition at Utah or Troy. Maybe kinda like Millner?
I think this shows you that the head coach is not in tune with players. I was a Wilcox supporter but bad decisions and numerous transfers and a defense that took a step backwards, is not good. It might be time for change. Wait, Knowlton will put up on the jumbo tron, give this guy a chance he lost two QB’s.
Only a matter of time before Wilcox is shown the door with the request that door not hit him on the way out. He got extremely lucky in his first few years as HC with easy non conference schedules and a Pac 12 that was historically bad. Now, he is surrounded on all sides by head coaches with great offensive minds who will overwhelm Wilcox's apparent strength on defense. I say apparent because, as you mention, his defenses have not been that good now that he is coaching with guys he recruited. Not a good story...very depressing to me as a long time Cal fan.
At least he's used to being on a mediocre offense. He'll have better receivers and backfield at Cal. Unfortunately, everything still depends on having a good o-line no matter how well he runs.
Wouldn't be the first time we found an unheralded QB with a similar name. Spavital should represent Wilcox's last chance so they have to make it work with the personnel assembled.
I can’t believe Kai didn’t know about Plummer. Kai has the starting job starring him right in his face. This kid has talent, Wilcox get him to stay!
The Faraudo article doesn’t make it seem like Millner has much contact with or interest in Cal. Unless something else happened after that, it seems very unlikely he will return.
You know it!
I read elsewhere that Plummer dragged his decision over whether to return to the point that the coaches chose to move on--and then Plummer expressed a willingness to return after Spavital's arrival. That, of course, likely led to Millner's sense of uncertainty and decision to transfer as well.
Which begs the question as to why the staff chose to go top down and engage Plummer first without concerning itself with Millner's status at the same time. You'd think that Wilcox, at this point, had learned multitasking.
Wilcox runs a disorganized, unhealthy program. That much is clear on Saturday’s.
I would call unhealthy a bit of a stretch
Call it what you want, but Wilcox is an incompetent boob. He has been given an unbelievable benefit of the doubt because he is a good looking man who looks great in Cal gear and comes across as a man of principle. But he has no idea on how to administer a successful Pac 5 football program and keeps showing it in ways that should be obvious to everyone. I just spent about 10 minutes researching the staff that Troy Taylor has put together at Stanford and how he is approaching his new gig. No more easy Big Game wins for you, Justin.
Respectfully, TD, do healthy programs lose at Arizona and Colorado the past two years? We should’ve won both of those.
The number of guys to enter the portal could also be taken as a bad sign.
There may not be a more dangerous job than starting QB behind Cal’s OL. He might just not want any part of that. And I have to imagine that’s making it a tough sell to transfers too.
None of the candidates mentioned are even close to top shelf concerning the level of QB talent already in the conference. I have a feeling that Cal is going to pick Rogers since Spavital coached against him and apparently liked what he saw. Having a dual threat quarterback like Rogers is both a blessing and a curse. The urge to run first with Cal's porous offensive line might overtake him, and it would be like watching Chase Garbers all over again or worse. Or Maybe the kid already knows that and is going to choose a destination like Baylor that has a competent head coach.
QB candidate TBA>Rogers>Martinez>Zach Johnson>LITERALLY ANYONE ELSE>Bachmeier>100%Wildcat w/ OTT>Aune
Rogers and anyone else, and 4-8 is the ceiling next year, given the BRUTAL Cal schedule…they can be a better team and still lose 8.
Wait, Cal has a 24-hour chef? Where do I sign up????
Can he play o-line
At any 7/11 across the Oakland border?
What's the deal with that 4-star Peter Costelli from Troy? He's from SoCal and was at Utah before getting outcompeted. Pro style but ran track so should be relatively quick. Of course, it would be nice to know why he's not seeing the field.
I was curious about Costelli too. Seemed like he had the raw tools and potential but couldn't beat out his competition at Utah or Troy. Maybe kinda like Millner?
McCall withdrew his name so he's staying at Coastal Carolina.
Bc he does not have the grades to go anywhere decent
Can’t imagine the injury helped either.
Meet my new friend Cole Johnson. https://twitter.com/CalFootball/status/1610700455973380096?s=20&t=7navkq4J67ybKlV6Ng7Ukg
What about Will Crowder, Chance Nolan, or Calzada, let alone Brennan Armstrong from UVa? DJ U going to the Beavs? Schlee at UCLA? Pyne at ASU?
WELP!
USC just got rugged
Aune has withdrawn from the portal.
30 year olds can't just walk off the same injuries as a 22 year old.
I need an Epsom salt bath after a Costco run…those La Croix cases are a bear.
Really feels like my body's warranty ran out at about 40.
Absolutely. Everything hurts.
Good. 53% passers don’t do well in the P12.
I think this shows you that the head coach is not in tune with players. I was a Wilcox supporter but bad decisions and numerous transfers and a defense that took a step backwards, is not good. It might be time for change. Wait, Knowlton will put up on the jumbo tron, give this guy a chance he lost two QB’s.
Only a matter of time before Wilcox is shown the door with the request that door not hit him on the way out. He got extremely lucky in his first few years as HC with easy non conference schedules and a Pac 12 that was historically bad. Now, he is surrounded on all sides by head coaches with great offensive minds who will overwhelm Wilcox's apparent strength on defense. I say apparent because, as you mention, his defenses have not been that good now that he is coaching with guys he recruited. Not a good story...very depressing to me as a long time Cal fan.
For the sake of the talent in the roster, would be good for Wilcox to have a breakout year against all odds.
It won’t be 2023 unfortunately. 3-9 is seriously on the table.
@ North Texas, @ UO, @ UW, @ UU, @ UCLA, v USC, v Or St, v Auburn are all likely L’s.
Do you believe in miracles ?
At least he's used to being on a mediocre offense. He'll have better receivers and backfield at Cal. Unfortunately, everything still depends on having a good o-line no matter how well he runs.
Wouldn't be the first time we found an unheralded QB with a similar name. Spavital should represent Wilcox's last chance so they have to make it work with the personnel assembled.
Bloesch has experience. Just don't know if he has the players or can make the scheme get more out of our current ones.
https://writeforcalifornia.com/p/cal-football-completes-the-offensive
Well that's the name, minus the "d"
We don't have a new head coach. Wilcox is still the head coach at Cal.
"Not the scope of who I would expect a new head coach to consider as Cal's next starting QB."