Meanwhile, Oregon just brought in the other CO-OC from UTSA to replace Dillingham and the transfer portal players are already starting to come off the market. Waiting until it’s too late to attract talent would be on par for this Cal staff.
No to anyone named Chryst or Dooley. No to anyone formerly on the same staff as Wilcox. No to anyone's "friend of a friend of a friend," although tbh, the coaches arena is (sadly) still a good ol' boys club... Some on this list make the cut, but those folks are in the minority. "Well, who do you suggest for the OC?" Garrett Riley. Get some money and get him over here.
I'd, of course, support a Troy Taylor hire. Marion is intriguing since he's actually innovating. Could also be a way to get recruits well-designed for a system since competition for high-star talent in the NIL era is fierce.
Kirby Moore is interesting. He is the son of a coach who was successful as a player at Boise State when they were their most successful. His brother is the OC of the Dallas Cowboys. He has been fairly prolific at Fresno under two head coaches, Tedford and Kalen DeBoer. He helped Nikko Remigio have 64 receptions and 700 yards this season. I believe that is way better than he ever did at Cal, so check the player development box. Besides, who the hell would not want to leave Fresno?
I think we've been ignoring the elephant in the room: former player who coached at an academic* minded school, has very strong west coast ties, has recruited plenty of 4 and 5 star players, coached a couple of Rose Bowl teams... David Shaw! (sarcasm font not available)
They added a few outdoor suites just before the season started - one over the south tunnel, a couple on the east rim, and I think one the south-west rim.
I like Brennan Marion--young, inventive mind who's turned around offenses at multiple stops. Has Bay Area ties as a Juco player at DeAnza and HS coach in Vallejo. Hiring him might keep Cal's top skill position players from jumping into the portal.
Interesting list, ty WFC staff for compiling this list.
Meanwhile, schools are hiring HCs and we have yet to hear from Wilcox. The transfer portal opens up in early December (the 5th IIRC). Wilcox has to have an OC at minimum hired to keep some of the lads from transferring ~ if the hire is a good one.
Eh…. I wouldn’t say that. HC hirings are happening sure but you’re also seeing who gets let go and any potential wildcards of candidates that might open up. All that being said. Wilcox already mentioned the interview process starting the week of the week of the stanford game and I expect the new hiring to be made fairly shortly since the season just ended for most teams 2 days ago.
In season sure. But I don’t mind a bit slow when hiring to get your interviews and checks in. Much rather that than Knowlton’s 4 day turnaround to hire fox.
Shoot! I was gonna fire out a crazy suggestion to see if Deion Sanders might wanna be our OC but the news now is he is gonna be head coach at University of Colorado?!? Damn
In other news, Charlie Ragle just resigned as HC at Idaho St so he can be ST/AHC at Arizona State. Would be surprised to not see some Cal-to-AZ St transfers as he opened the door for a lot of those kids.
Because, some people care about his personal medical decisions and how those shouldn't be his to make. Get in line, don't question these things, or don't come to Berkeley! 'My body my choice' only applies to certain things.
Meanwhile, Oregon just brought in the other CO-OC from UTSA to replace Dillingham and the transfer portal players are already starting to come off the market. Waiting until it’s too late to attract talent would be on par for this Cal staff.
Seems awfully quiet here. Saw from Avinash we had someone lined up and it fell through.
u guys are totally clueless with zero access/sources to the program
can the monster sue for the 30 seconds u wasted of my life?
https://bearinsider.com/forums/2/topics/110786/0
No to anyone named Chryst or Dooley. No to anyone formerly on the same staff as Wilcox. No to anyone's "friend of a friend of a friend," although tbh, the coaches arena is (sadly) still a good ol' boys club... Some on this list make the cut, but those folks are in the minority. "Well, who do you suggest for the OC?" Garrett Riley. Get some money and get him over here.
I'd, of course, support a Troy Taylor hire. Marion is intriguing since he's actually innovating. Could also be a way to get recruits well-designed for a system since competition for high-star talent in the NIL era is fierce.
This is great work. Thanks!
Kirby Moore is interesting. He is the son of a coach who was successful as a player at Boise State when they were their most successful. His brother is the OC of the Dallas Cowboys. He has been fairly prolific at Fresno under two head coaches, Tedford and Kalen DeBoer. He helped Nikko Remigio have 64 receptions and 700 yards this season. I believe that is way better than he ever did at Cal, so check the player development box. Besides, who the hell would not want to leave Fresno?
Zack Follet went back to Fresno.
LOL. I am a homegrown Central Valley boy myself. Loved me some Zach when he played at Cal.
I have a feeling that Wilcox will surprise us in a good way with the OC hire.
I think we've been ignoring the elephant in the room: former player who coached at an academic* minded school, has very strong west coast ties, has recruited plenty of 4 and 5 star players, coached a couple of Rose Bowl teams... David Shaw! (sarcasm font not available)
*Supposedly
Is it just me or is that suite thing on the South Tunnel off center?
What is that suite? Is it new?
They added a few outdoor suites just before the season started - one over the south tunnel, a couple on the east rim, and I think one the south-west rim.
Thanks. I must have missed that news.
I like Brennan Marion--young, inventive mind who's turned around offenses at multiple stops. Has Bay Area ties as a Juco player at DeAnza and HS coach in Vallejo. Hiring him might keep Cal's top skill position players from jumping into the portal.
Interesting list, ty WFC staff for compiling this list.
Meanwhile, schools are hiring HCs and we have yet to hear from Wilcox. The transfer portal opens up in early December (the 5th IIRC). Wilcox has to have an OC at minimum hired to keep some of the lads from transferring ~ if the hire is a good one.
Wilcox needs to have someone hired by Monday, December 5th at the very latest. Ideally, he would have someone announced by this Thursday or Friday.
As with literally every other thing in his coaching career, Wilcox is a step behind.
Eh…. I wouldn’t say that. HC hirings are happening sure but you’re also seeing who gets let go and any potential wildcards of candidates that might open up. All that being said. Wilcox already mentioned the interview process starting the week of the week of the stanford game and I expect the new hiring to be made fairly shortly since the season just ended for most teams 2 days ago.
We shall see. Wilcox has historically been slow to act.
In season sure. But I don’t mind a bit slow when hiring to get your interviews and checks in. Much rather that than Knowlton’s 4 day turnaround to hire fox.
Shoot! I was gonna fire out a crazy suggestion to see if Deion Sanders might wanna be our OC but the news now is he is gonna be head coach at University of Colorado?!? Damn
In other news, Charlie Ragle just resigned as HC at Idaho St so he can be ST/AHC at Arizona State. Would be surprised to not see some Cal-to-AZ St transfers as he opened the door for a lot of those kids.
Read: MIllner
Oh no
Pass on Spavital?
Why no Bryan Harsin? He has a lot of the same connections as Eric Kiesau with a ton of upside.
And Clesi Crochet is already in the Bay Area…just saying.
Because, some people care about his personal medical decisions and how those shouldn't be his to make. Get in line, don't question these things, or don't come to Berkeley! 'My body my choice' only applies to certain things.