Mendoza gives a great interview. Put that kid in front of the cameras any day. Even his cliche answers didn't come across as rote or rehearsed. Go Bears!
For the first game, Spav should play Jackson and Nando 50/50. He needs game film to see what these guys can do. Then for the Auburn game, pick one. That said, by default that pick may have to be Jackson if the OL continues to be porous. During the showcase, I did not see anything in terms of talent or development that showed much, if any, improvement in the OL. Jackson and Nando should go 50/50 for the third game against Idaho.
Quarterback is the most concerning position group on Cal's team in my view. I think that Spav and Wilcox were desperate and whispered to Sam Jackson he would start if he came to Cal. Spring ball has shown Jackson is is raw and needs a ton of improvement. And let's remember that Jackson was a converted wide receiver in high school and did not have the benefit of attending quarterback camps from an early age like other guys. But I still think that unspoken agreement to Jackson will prevent talented guys with experience like Chance Nolan from coming to Cal. Would love to see a list of still uncommitted portal QB's guys still out there.
The point is they are scrambling for a QB. This was one of the worst offenses in the pac 12 last year and it lost one of the best wide receivers in the conference to the portal. Cal will start a QB that is unknown which could be good or bad. Cal has been awful for awhile now and it’s time to turn this ship around. It’s embarrassing when you see 3/4 of the stadium empty every year after about 6 games into the schedule.Let’s hope things change!
I think you are correct, but does that mean we take him because he's the best available? I think not, I think we only take players we truly believe will up our game. Admittedly, that's risky if one of our QB's ends up getting injured, but there is another week and half for new players to enter the portal. There may be some good QB's waiting to jump in. Any good experienced QB knows what Spav brings to the table AND they will know they will have a chance to compete for the starting job.
Completely agree about Fernando and his time will come. I suspect the program he is on is two more years of journeyman role and then he'll take over as the starter for his last two years of eligibility. Personally I don't think Fernando is ready for game time in Spav's new system. He will get there though, I have no doubt.
Not a good sign when you are hunting for a QB in the portal. Really make or break year for Wilcox, team has been trending in the wrong direction. After the awful Musgrave hire, a defense that has been looking soft , with a coach who is known for defense, plus all your best players except for Ott are transferring, I think this is make or break season. Need to start and keep butts in the stands, have to win. No more 3-1 starts and then get into pac 12 play and win 2 or 3 games every year. Then you start looking like the baseball team. Anyway, not s fan of Knowlton at all but his coaches in the major men’s sports are not helping him out at all.
Mendoza gives a great interview. Put that kid in front of the cameras any day. Even his cliche answers didn't come across as rote or rehearsed. Go Bears!
For the first game, Spav should play Jackson and Nando 50/50. He needs game film to see what these guys can do. Then for the Auburn game, pick one. That said, by default that pick may have to be Jackson if the OL continues to be porous. During the showcase, I did not see anything in terms of talent or development that showed much, if any, improvement in the OL. Jackson and Nando should go 50/50 for the third game against Idaho.
Quarterback is the most concerning position group on Cal's team in my view. I think that Spav and Wilcox were desperate and whispered to Sam Jackson he would start if he came to Cal. Spring ball has shown Jackson is is raw and needs a ton of improvement. And let's remember that Jackson was a converted wide receiver in high school and did not have the benefit of attending quarterback camps from an early age like other guys. But I still think that unspoken agreement to Jackson will prevent talented guys with experience like Chance Nolan from coming to Cal. Would love to see a list of still uncommitted portal QB's guys still out there.
Wonderful. But can he play QB at the D1 Pac-? Level?
It is being reported that Dave Wilcox, Justin's dad, has passed away. Condolences to Justin and the Wilcox family.
Ha! We all are. ;-)
The point is they are scrambling for a QB. This was one of the worst offenses in the pac 12 last year and it lost one of the best wide receivers in the conference to the portal. Cal will start a QB that is unknown which could be good or bad. Cal has been awful for awhile now and it’s time to turn this ship around. It’s embarrassing when you see 3/4 of the stadium empty every year after about 6 games into the schedule.Let’s hope things change!
I think you are correct, but does that mean we take him because he's the best available? I think not, I think we only take players we truly believe will up our game. Admittedly, that's risky if one of our QB's ends up getting injured, but there is another week and half for new players to enter the portal. There may be some good QB's waiting to jump in. Any good experienced QB knows what Spav brings to the table AND they will know they will have a chance to compete for the starting job.
Completely agree about Fernando and his time will come. I suspect the program he is on is two more years of journeyman role and then he'll take over as the starter for his last two years of eligibility. Personally I don't think Fernando is ready for game time in Spav's new system. He will get there though, I have no doubt.
I think the decision to go with Goff came from Tony Franklin. Yes, it was a great decision.
Not a good sign when you are hunting for a QB in the portal. Really make or break year for Wilcox, team has been trending in the wrong direction. After the awful Musgrave hire, a defense that has been looking soft , with a coach who is known for defense, plus all your best players except for Ott are transferring, I think this is make or break season. Need to start and keep butts in the stands, have to win. No more 3-1 starts and then get into pac 12 play and win 2 or 3 games every year. Then you start looking like the baseball team. Anyway, not s fan of Knowlton at all but his coaches in the major men’s sports are not helping him out at all.