Polk is by far the biggest talent that Cal has had in their offense in the Wilcox era in my opinion. For those people who say this shortened season had no impact on anything, I beg to differ. I think Polk looked at the play calling in each game - particularly the way that Wilcox and Musgrave curled up in a ball in Q3 of the Oregon State - and concluded his resume was strong enough take his talents to a program that understands how to stretch the field. All you have to do is look at what Mack Brown has done in a short time at North Carolina to see how these young kinds want to be in those kinds of programs. This is a true loss for the program.
Dagger. This kid has legit NFL size & is local...losing him is not surprising tho, unfortunately. Musgrave was a bad hire, and Wilcox wants to play 2nd-tier, Big10-style football. Makai sees that a QB with better arm talent can maybe take better advantage of his tools...steady, unspectacular Garbers is not that. Polk will have plenty of elite programs interested, tho the chances of a Demetrius Robertson flame out is real for him at a school with a talented WR room.
Tough loss, but won't be the last we lose, given how easy the NCAA will make it to change schools in COVID.
I wonder if he feels like he was getting recruited over. If Crawford stays and the WRs from the last 2 classes being extremely well thought of, maybe he thought he was going to get less run? Regardless, enjoy Starkville I guess
I'm not quick to blame coaches for a guy leaving, though it may be the case. I'm more of the mind that players these days have very little loyalty to a school or team, even a local boy like Polk. Perhaps that is a good thing, but players up and leave all the time. I always wish them well. It's too early to say Musgrave is a big mistake. We will know after next year. So for now, I just wish Polk well and remain convinced the Bears will be a top 3-4 team in the Pac next year.
Not very good news at all. So much for recruiting his brother. I wonder how many, if any, more dominos fall. One should always refrain from knee jerk reactions after a season such as this past one. Either way, losing a local kid is not good for the program especially a starter and bona fide PAC 12 player.
Can someone please start a petition prohibiting anymore players from either entering the transfer portal or sustaining major injuries. I'll be the first to sign. Thank you.
Cal Football: WR Makai Polk Enters Transfer Portal
Polk is by far the biggest talent that Cal has had in their offense in the Wilcox era in my opinion. For those people who say this shortened season had no impact on anything, I beg to differ. I think Polk looked at the play calling in each game - particularly the way that Wilcox and Musgrave curled up in a ball in Q3 of the Oregon State - and concluded his resume was strong enough take his talents to a program that understands how to stretch the field. All you have to do is look at what Mack Brown has done in a short time at North Carolina to see how these young kinds want to be in those kinds of programs. This is a true loss for the program.
Dagger. This kid has legit NFL size & is local...losing him is not surprising tho, unfortunately. Musgrave was a bad hire, and Wilcox wants to play 2nd-tier, Big10-style football. Makai sees that a QB with better arm talent can maybe take better advantage of his tools...steady, unspectacular Garbers is not that. Polk will have plenty of elite programs interested, tho the chances of a Demetrius Robertson flame out is real for him at a school with a talented WR room.
Tough loss, but won't be the last we lose, given how easy the NCAA will make it to change schools in COVID.
can you spell M i s s i s s i p p i State? Utterly baffling move but ok, whatevs
Damn. He is easily one of my favorite players. Hopefully he ends up staying.
Nooooo!
I wonder if he feels like he was getting recruited over. If Crawford stays and the WRs from the last 2 classes being extremely well thought of, maybe he thought he was going to get less run? Regardless, enjoy Starkville I guess
I'm not quick to blame coaches for a guy leaving, though it may be the case. I'm more of the mind that players these days have very little loyalty to a school or team, even a local boy like Polk. Perhaps that is a good thing, but players up and leave all the time. I always wish them well. It's too early to say Musgrave is a big mistake. We will know after next year. So for now, I just wish Polk well and remain convinced the Bears will be a top 3-4 team in the Pac next year.
If we're looking for positives, tho, this could be a be a sign that Sturdivant is expected to see big minutes from Day 1...
Kind of a surprise. Wish him well in the future, though. He had some potential.
Damn. I thought we finally had a trio with Polk, Crawford and Nikko.
Not very good news at all. So much for recruiting his brother. I wonder how many, if any, more dominos fall. One should always refrain from knee jerk reactions after a season such as this past one. Either way, losing a local kid is not good for the program especially a starter and bona fide PAC 12 player.
Can someone please start a petition prohibiting anymore players from either entering the transfer portal or sustaining major injuries. I'll be the first to sign. Thank you.
Well the coaches didn't even utilize him this past year. I kept thinking why he's not getting more touches.
Wow, did not see this one coming at all.