Opinions on Sterlin’s chops are all over the map, though one thing that has remained pretty consistent is that he seems to be universally unpopular with the fanbases at his former stops, especially at USF, Syracuse, and Texas.
The only thing that really matters is whether he works well with Bloesch to forge an efficient passing game while helping to develop Mendoza and Rogers. If this team can move the football through the air and benefit from consistent, improving play at the QB position, who really gives a schitt what fans in Tampa and Austin think.
I agree mostly. I don't recall the last time Cal had a dedicated QB coach. Lately, it seems, the OC was also the QB coach. That said this dude's resume has been in a clear downward trajectory for years. Seems that it is his connection to Bloesch that got him this gig. Perhaps he is a top recruiter although I haven't read anything to indicate that to be true. So, IMO his litmus test will be as much to do with whom he can recruit or not.
That said, this new staff, on paper, is not equivalent to this past year's staff. And if true that Spav wasn't calling plays mid-way through the year then this may be a non-issue.
The best QB he has ever "developed" is Jimmy Garoppolo in '12-'13. This is not a total positive IMO as that dude is garbage although I do acknowledge that coaching a guy that played a decade in the NFL counts for something, even if he is one of the more overrated QB's you will ever find. Still, at Eastern Illinois, it was Dino Babers' system, same as in Syracuse, and DB did fire him while with the Orange.
Again, you're right: if Bloesch had a larger say in game planning/play calling as the season wore on, then it may be much ado about nothing.
I'm not sure how to feel about this hire. He has experience as an OC, including within the ACC. But it's not like coaching under Charlie Strong is going to make your resume shine. Might be good in this role, though.
My understanding from that recent W4C article on the stability of the ACC is that the only real way they could effectively leave is if the entire conference dissolved itself. Just the way the grant of rights is structured, bailing would leave them without any ownership of the rights to the TV product, even if they paid the exit fee. So it actually wouldn't make sense for the new conference either.
Based on what I'm seeing from other fanbases this was not a good hire. I like the Bloesch hire, jury's out in this one.
Opinions on Sterlin’s chops are all over the map, though one thing that has remained pretty consistent is that he seems to be universally unpopular with the fanbases at his former stops, especially at USF, Syracuse, and Texas.
The only thing that really matters is whether he works well with Bloesch to forge an efficient passing game while helping to develop Mendoza and Rogers. If this team can move the football through the air and benefit from consistent, improving play at the QB position, who really gives a schitt what fans in Tampa and Austin think.
Go Bears.
I agree mostly. I don't recall the last time Cal had a dedicated QB coach. Lately, it seems, the OC was also the QB coach. That said this dude's resume has been in a clear downward trajectory for years. Seems that it is his connection to Bloesch that got him this gig. Perhaps he is a top recruiter although I haven't read anything to indicate that to be true. So, IMO his litmus test will be as much to do with whom he can recruit or not.
That said, this new staff, on paper, is not equivalent to this past year's staff. And if true that Spav wasn't calling plays mid-way through the year then this may be a non-issue.
His resume does not scream "top recruiter."
The best QB he has ever "developed" is Jimmy Garoppolo in '12-'13. This is not a total positive IMO as that dude is garbage although I do acknowledge that coaching a guy that played a decade in the NFL counts for something, even if he is one of the more overrated QB's you will ever find. Still, at Eastern Illinois, it was Dino Babers' system, same as in Syracuse, and DB did fire him while with the Orange.
Again, you're right: if Bloesch had a larger say in game planning/play calling as the season wore on, then it may be much ado about nothing.
Welcome to Cal Sterlin.
The Bloesch connection is important, hopefully as passing game coordinator he will have a positive impact.
I wonder if the Rogers transfer in was impacted by his hiring, more likely Bloesch though.
I'm not sure how to feel about this hire. He has experience as an OC, including within the ACC. But it's not like coaching under Charlie Strong is going to make your resume shine. Might be good in this role, though.
Maybe this year, but I think 2024 has ACC 3rd and Big 12 4th. The recent G5 converts in the Big 12 aren't great and UO/UT are leaving
My understanding from that recent W4C article on the stability of the ACC is that the only real way they could effectively leave is if the entire conference dissolved itself. Just the way the grant of rights is structured, bailing would leave them without any ownership of the rights to the TV product, even if they paid the exit fee. So it actually wouldn't make sense for the new conference either.