I’m probably more surprised about Millner than about Plummer. It seemed like Millner would have fit well into Spavital’s system. Ah well! Go get a QB, JW!
For the actual education, it must be weird when these guys transfer every year. No real continuity to the curriculum, just a random hodgepodge of classes at different schools, with a lot of credits coming from being a D1 athlete and therefore not really applicable to anything
Ok so Kai really did enter the transfer portal. Why is there no news or announcements?
Oh well. I will have to trust Spavital to bring in somebody. He just got here so I will give him some time to recruit. Maybe by Spring practice we'll have someone noteworthy.
The Portal has a lot of options, though I have no idea who Wilcox sees as gettable. But, yes, it would be bad to lose your presumed starting QB before he actually starts a game, especially since the new system should suit him well.
No kidding…. I’m loosing faith in Wilcox. He isn’t getting guys and good players are leaving , bad combo on a team that was already trending in the wrong direction.
what? 3 RB left and we got a better one. One LB left and we got a better one.
Coleman is the only big loss. we don’t know who Jacks replacement so don’t know how that’ll go. But JW mentioned something like 10-15 more additions from now until Mid Feb
Well that's a surprise! Best wishes to him and yes, Always a Bear. But honestly, some of us were wishing a more mobile QB was at the helm given our struggles on the line. He must have spoken with Spavital enough to not believe his style of offense was for him. Perhaps Spavital made clear he wants a QB more like Milner who can escape pressure more easily. Our 3rd string freshman was quite promising too, so maybe a year in the weight room and more growth will see him more competitive. In any case, Spring ball is going to be very interesting now!
We can't throw any Cal player under the bus for leaving, especially one who showed every effort to help us win. Who among us can say with certainty how our lives will turn out, or that all our choices turn out to be correct? So Go Bears to anyone who wears the blue and gold with honor and holds up their end of the bargain to be good students and playing the best they can.
He played hard for Cal and took a ton of hits. And he won Cal the big game. With Millner also entering the portal, it seems more likely that Spavital and Wilcox told both someone else is coming in to start. Can't blame Plummer for leaving to get more experience. And for that, he has at least my thanks for leading the team last year.
Hate to see this but understand his decision with a new OC coming in. At some point Wilcox will need to shoulder some of the "blame-game"...no 4* or 5* recruits in latest early signee class. Not good.
That was obvious. We had our 4* recruiting wave come after our 2019 season where we ended on a somewhat positive note, won our bowl game, and then let Beau move on so we could find a "better" OC. After the COVID season and 2 years of Musgrave, we lost our recruiting momentum. This year was always going to be the hardest year to recruit.
No question Plummer has a strong arm, but accuracy wasn't great. However, his biggest problem is not being able to see the field. He NEVER saw a pash rush coming from either side and his decision making was mediocre at best. Receivers could be wide open, but he never looked their way.
Big loss, Jack was really good last year. I doubt it, but is it possible that he saw us sign no OL and thought to himself that he can't take that punishment again?
Wish all the best for Plummer; you win a big game and you have my heart!
Kai Millner is the obvious choice but with all the QB signings today on the west coast I bet we see a lot of highly rated kids enter the portal including Justyn Martin and Miller Moss. In addition to a packed transfer portal with Grayson McCall, Devin Leary, DJU, & Hudson Card. There are talented QB's looking for a home and a pass first spread offense with our skill guys has to be appealing (assuming you don't die behind our line).
If you listen to JW's presser from NSD, he indicates he expects to sign 20-25 players total. We are at 14 total. He also mentioned that he and Spavital had extensive conversation about the characteristics of the QB and mobility was the first thing mentioned. Pretty clear that Plummer is not that guy. Good news that he he also confirmed Cindric is returning next year. This is the first step to establishing the core OL.
No Plummer. No Millner. Does Cal have a realistic chance at Uiagalelei or Peter Costelli?
I’m probably more surprised about Millner than about Plummer. It seemed like Millner would have fit well into Spavital’s system. Ah well! Go get a QB, JW!
For the actual education, it must be weird when these guys transfer every year. No real continuity to the curriculum, just a random hodgepodge of classes at different schools, with a lot of credits coming from being a D1 athlete and therefore not really applicable to anything
Ok so Kai really did enter the transfer portal. Why is there no news or announcements?
Oh well. I will have to trust Spavital to bring in somebody. He just got here so I will give him some time to recruit. Maybe by Spring practice we'll have someone noteworthy.
I just saw it mentioned on ESPN.com in the article about Plummer
That guy is tough. Good luck, Jack!
And on an equally depressing note. We won in MBB so we are not the worst ever team in Div 1 history. #firetheAD
Time to give Fox an extension?
Surprising given the timing of the announcement. He gave us some beautiful moments this year. I hope he stays healthy and good luck to him!
Well, with regards to Millner, if he's leaving too, then I hope we have someone better coming in.
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we currently have no QB that’s insane l
The Portal has a lot of options, though I have no idea who Wilcox sees as gettable. But, yes, it would be bad to lose your presumed starting QB before he actually starts a game, especially since the new system should suit him well.
No kidding…. I’m loosing faith in Wilcox. He isn’t getting guys and good players are leaving , bad combo on a team that was already trending in the wrong direction.
what? 3 RB left and we got a better one. One LB left and we got a better one.
Coleman is the only big loss. we don’t know who Jacks replacement so don’t know how that’ll go. But JW mentioned something like 10-15 more additions from now until Mid Feb
We already have a lot of talent in RB and DB. Meanwhile the areas we are weakest in are QB and OL and we are absolutely barren on both
I'm honestly not surprised more offensive linemen left after the coaches we subjected them to.
Yeah either 1) it can’t get any worse and they see a lot opportunity to play or 2) here for school and probably low odds for anyone to “upgrade”
Well that's a surprise! Best wishes to him and yes, Always a Bear. But honestly, some of us were wishing a more mobile QB was at the helm given our struggles on the line. He must have spoken with Spavital enough to not believe his style of offense was for him. Perhaps Spavital made clear he wants a QB more like Milner who can escape pressure more easily. Our 3rd string freshman was quite promising too, so maybe a year in the weight room and more growth will see him more competitive. In any case, Spring ball is going to be very interesting now!
We can't throw any Cal player under the bus for leaving, especially one who showed every effort to help us win. Who among us can say with certainty how our lives will turn out, or that all our choices turn out to be correct? So Go Bears to anyone who wears the blue and gold with honor and holds up their end of the bargain to be good students and playing the best they can.
He played hard for Cal and took a ton of hits. And he won Cal the big game. With Millner also entering the portal, it seems more likely that Spavital and Wilcox told both someone else is coming in to start. Can't blame Plummer for leaving to get more experience. And for that, he has at least my thanks for leading the team last year.
Hate to see this but understand his decision with a new OC coming in. At some point Wilcox will need to shoulder some of the "blame-game"...no 4* or 5* recruits in latest early signee class. Not good.
I think our recruiting is going to be heavily leaning on the portal moving forward
That was obvious. We had our 4* recruiting wave come after our 2019 season where we ended on a somewhat positive note, won our bowl game, and then let Beau move on so we could find a "better" OC. After the COVID season and 2 years of Musgrave, we lost our recruiting momentum. This year was always going to be the hardest year to recruit.
If chandler is the replacement over Plummer and Kai….F
I’m glad I took the opportunity to thank Jack in person after the Big Game. Nice guy, stood on the pocket, and I appreciate him. Best of luck JP.
No question Plummer has a strong arm, but accuracy wasn't great. However, his biggest problem is not being able to see the field. He NEVER saw a pash rush coming from either side and his decision making was mediocre at best. Receivers could be wide open, but he never looked their way.
Big loss, Jack was really good last year. I doubt it, but is it possible that he saw us sign no OL and thought to himself that he can't take that punishment again?
Kai is the guy! I’m glad Plummer is out of the way.
Let’s wait to see if Kai is still in Berkeley once the transfer portal closes before we anoint him as the guy.
Let's close it asap
Wish all the best for Plummer; you win a big game and you have my heart!
Kai Millner is the obvious choice but with all the QB signings today on the west coast I bet we see a lot of highly rated kids enter the portal including Justyn Martin and Miller Moss. In addition to a packed transfer portal with Grayson McCall, Devin Leary, DJU, & Hudson Card. There are talented QB's looking for a home and a pass first spread offense with our skill guys has to be appealing (assuming you don't die behind our line).
If you listen to JW's presser from NSD, he indicates he expects to sign 20-25 players total. We are at 14 total. He also mentioned that he and Spavital had extensive conversation about the characteristics of the QB and mobility was the first thing mentioned. Pretty clear that Plummer is not that guy. Good news that he he also confirmed Cindric is returning next year. This is the first step to establishing the core OL.
I'm hoping that we're in for Coastal Carolina's Grayson McCall...