I added this to the article and am reposting to the comments to hopefully increase visibility.
We previously reported that DeRuyter’s 2020 salary was $393,334 per the USA Today. However, a story by the Register Guard notes he received a $300,000 retention fee for a total compensation of “$8250,000”. It is likely that his salary was anywhere between $693,334–825,000 and was not significantly affected by the internal coaching shuffle between the 2019 and 2020 seasons. I apologize for the misinformation.
Wow. Looking at Gerald Alexander's tweet about DeRuyter getting back "to a position he deserves to be in." If that isn't a condemnation of the middling state of Cal's football program, I don't know what is. It would be entirely different if DeRuyter was heading back to the head coaching ranks, but this was all about the money and the prestige of being in a much better program that directly competes with Cal.
BTW, I noticed that Alexander did some similar cheer leading when Bechton left the program. Not let's go see if Wilcox can go poach a great D coordinator from a successful program. Ain't happening.
I thought it was kind of obvious at the time TDR was re-labeled as co-dc that it was expected for him to get hired away. at some point. Maybe he & Wilcox discussed it & Wilcox did the classy thing by leaving the door open for his departure. It was actually surprising that Beau Baldwin got hired away before TDR did, as Cal's defense was getting national kudos, offense not so much. Wilcox brought them both in as former head coaches to tap their experience while he was a newbie. It could be looked at as they fulfilled their collective purpose, and Wilcox no longer needs the mentoring. It would be great if Cal had an unlimited budget for assistants, but reality bites.
The coaching carousel leaves me more meh than it used to. I certainly appreciate the turn around under Wilcox, but am in no position to know how much was DeRuyter or someone else. So in Wilcox I will keep trusting. Teams succeed or fail based on their head coach, ultimately. Saban is no offensive guru, but they keep crushing it because he hires and recruits well. Of course, he has infinite money, but still. It's on Wilcox. Tedford fell apart because well, he did. Dykes failed to ever hire decent defensive staff. I think Wilcox and Musgrave will attract good coaching talent, and it's on Wilcox to keep us strong.
Yeah, this sucks. I did NOT realize the size of the paycut he took to go to co-DC.....that was not small and I can see why rainy Eugene looks more green.......
Gah. Given that Wilcox will forever keep his fingertips on the defensive side of the ball, this wouldn't sting so much under normal circumstances, but losing him to a Pac 12 North rival is brutal.
So much for the theory that DeRuyter was "semi-retiring" and Sirmon's promotion was part of the transition (re: some of the explanations provided here when wondering what the heck was going on with the DC position last offseason and why was DeRuyter seemingly demoted). I suppose he could've changed his mind, but like all things coaching related (particularly under Wilcox's tight lipped regime), its always going to be just conjecture from the fan base..
Movin on. I'd like to see a young coach get hired to fill the role of OLB coach. Kinda like a Browning type!! I suspect TDR's Oregun defense may crush Cal's offense for the next couple of years. Oh well.
I added this to the article and am reposting to the comments to hopefully increase visibility.
We previously reported that DeRuyter’s 2020 salary was $393,334 per the USA Today. However, a story by the Register Guard notes he received a $300,000 retention fee for a total compensation of “$8250,000”. It is likely that his salary was anywhere between $693,334–825,000 and was not significantly affected by the internal coaching shuffle between the 2019 and 2020 seasons. I apologize for the misinformation.
https://www.registerguard.com/story/sports/college/football/2021/01/22/oregon-ducks-hire-former-fresno-state-head-coach-tim-deruyter-defensive-coordinator/6670499002/
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Wow. Looking at Gerald Alexander's tweet about DeRuyter getting back "to a position he deserves to be in." If that isn't a condemnation of the middling state of Cal's football program, I don't know what is. It would be entirely different if DeRuyter was heading back to the head coaching ranks, but this was all about the money and the prestige of being in a much better program that directly competes with Cal.
BTW, I noticed that Alexander did some similar cheer leading when Bechton left the program. Not let's go see if Wilcox can go poach a great D coordinator from a successful program. Ain't happening.
I thought it was kind of obvious at the time TDR was re-labeled as co-dc that it was expected for him to get hired away. at some point. Maybe he & Wilcox discussed it & Wilcox did the classy thing by leaving the door open for his departure. It was actually surprising that Beau Baldwin got hired away before TDR did, as Cal's defense was getting national kudos, offense not so much. Wilcox brought them both in as former head coaches to tap their experience while he was a newbie. It could be looked at as they fulfilled their collective purpose, and Wilcox no longer needs the mentoring. It would be great if Cal had an unlimited budget for assistants, but reality bites.
The coaching carousel leaves me more meh than it used to. I certainly appreciate the turn around under Wilcox, but am in no position to know how much was DeRuyter or someone else. So in Wilcox I will keep trusting. Teams succeed or fail based on their head coach, ultimately. Saban is no offensive guru, but they keep crushing it because he hires and recruits well. Of course, he has infinite money, but still. It's on Wilcox. Tedford fell apart because well, he did. Dykes failed to ever hire decent defensive staff. I think Wilcox and Musgrave will attract good coaching talent, and it's on Wilcox to keep us strong.
Yeah, this sucks. I did NOT realize the size of the paycut he took to go to co-DC.....that was not small and I can see why rainy Eugene looks more green.......
Gah. Given that Wilcox will forever keep his fingertips on the defensive side of the ball, this wouldn't sting so much under normal circumstances, but losing him to a Pac 12 North rival is brutal.
So much for the theory that DeRuyter was "semi-retiring" and Sirmon's promotion was part of the transition (re: some of the explanations provided here when wondering what the heck was going on with the DC position last offseason and why was DeRuyter seemingly demoted). I suppose he could've changed his mind, but like all things coaching related (particularly under Wilcox's tight lipped regime), its always going to be just conjecture from the fan base..
I get why he is going. It still sucks though :(.
Is Zack Follet ready to start his coaching career?
Movin on. I'd like to see a young coach get hired to fill the role of OLB coach. Kinda like a Browning type!! I suspect TDR's Oregun defense may crush Cal's offense for the next couple of years. Oh well.
Like most people, I liked DeRuyter more than Sirmon. But let's trust Wilcox can find a great OLB coach.
Presumably Sirmon will be DC and things will be fine.
Grrrrrrr