Dancy slipped in the depth chart this year, but he kept showing up to work, and his efforts paid off big time, with game-changing big runs against LSJU and USC.
Some players might've stopped working so hard in his shoes, and some might've fallen out with the coaching staff, but Dancy did neither. He's always exemplified the kind of student-athlete we want at Cal, and if he trusts this staff, that carries a lot of weight.
Normally it would be cheesy to say "if the players believe, I believe." But players really have gained a ton of power with the changes. And with that comes the influence to pull in transfers and sell the Cal brand with their own NIL deals.
Hard to know whether Wilcox will finally strike California gold but I'm not willing to discount the power of hype as much as I once did. As an old person, I have no idea what speaks to young people so we just have to listen to what they have to say, whether they're coming to or leaving Cal.
By all accounts, Clay Helton was a player's coach, too. The USC players affectionately referred to him as "Coach Clay." But the number one job of a major college football coach is not to curry favor with his players. No, that number one thing is to build the brand for the university and to win more games than you lose. Leave the "people building" to Pop Warner and high school coaches.
I did not go to Cal, so I will admit I do not understand the rationale behind extending the contract for another four years for a sub 500 coach because he is a good man who has respect and admiration from his players. All I know is that the program is on a downward trajectory with a 6-10 record over the last two seasons in arguably the worst Power 5 conference. This year's recruiting haul does not suggest there is a Russell White or a DeSean Jackson in the mix who can turn the program around on a dime. And I don't buy the premise that assistant coaches are not making enough money to enjoy their lifestyles in the Bay Area. Please, someone tell me how a $250,000 annual salary does not afford a comfortable living in the burbs that are a fairly easy commute to Berkeley.
It’s all coming together. Coach Wilcox has a vision for the PAC 12 Championship and it’s great to see all the pieces from the school to his players and his coaches and support staff , it’s all coming together !!
Dancy slipped in the depth chart this year, but he kept showing up to work, and his efforts paid off big time, with game-changing big runs against LSJU and USC.
Some players might've stopped working so hard in his shoes, and some might've fallen out with the coaching staff, but Dancy did neither. He's always exemplified the kind of student-athlete we want at Cal, and if he trusts this staff, that carries a lot of weight.
These comments from players and alums speak volumes and reinforce the value of the decision to extend Coach Wilcox....so happy! GO BEARS!!!!
Go Bears. Hopefully we have a platform for success in place. The fact that so many current and ex-players have reacted favorably is great.
Normally it would be cheesy to say "if the players believe, I believe." But players really have gained a ton of power with the changes. And with that comes the influence to pull in transfers and sell the Cal brand with their own NIL deals.
Hard to know whether Wilcox will finally strike California gold but I'm not willing to discount the power of hype as much as I once did. As an old person, I have no idea what speaks to young people so we just have to listen to what they have to say, whether they're coming to or leaving Cal.
By all accounts, Clay Helton was a player's coach, too. The USC players affectionately referred to him as "Coach Clay." But the number one job of a major college football coach is not to curry favor with his players. No, that number one thing is to build the brand for the university and to win more games than you lose. Leave the "people building" to Pop Warner and high school coaches.
I did not go to Cal, so I will admit I do not understand the rationale behind extending the contract for another four years for a sub 500 coach because he is a good man who has respect and admiration from his players. All I know is that the program is on a downward trajectory with a 6-10 record over the last two seasons in arguably the worst Power 5 conference. This year's recruiting haul does not suggest there is a Russell White or a DeSean Jackson in the mix who can turn the program around on a dime. And I don't buy the premise that assistant coaches are not making enough money to enjoy their lifestyles in the Bay Area. Please, someone tell me how a $250,000 annual salary does not afford a comfortable living in the burbs that are a fairly easy commute to Berkeley.
It’s all coming together. Coach Wilcox has a vision for the PAC 12 Championship and it’s great to see all the pieces from the school to his players and his coaches and support staff , it’s all coming together !!