May as well come as the journey from the Bay is not too bad. Sucks that it's a Wednesday... but one could make a day trip out of it. I am surprised the early line has Cal by 1.5. I know UNLV will be missing their coach but that was a good team this year.
The Rose Bowl is no longer associated with any conference. Since the demise of the PAC12. It's now only a first round playoff venue for the National College Playoff. It will usually go to a western team who qualified for the 12 team playoff. ESPN and FOX sports are the reason this all happened. Money, money, money.
What is our offensive identity under Wilcox? Pro set, spread, power, etc. Do we recruit lineman that zone or man (pass/run) block? Still need a center, OL run and pass coordinator/coach. Lets hire Troy away from Stanford and call it a day. Given Stanford current model he's got maybe two more years.
What do you all think of Brian Harsin as potential OC for Cal. I think he was loved at Boise St. but ran into trouble at Auburn. How about the UNLV OC, Brennan Marion? How about Rolovich, the one who was fired at Washington State for refusing to get vaccinated.
Rolovich in Berkeley? That would high comedy. If I were Cal, I would avoid that at all cost.
Harsin I think was a victim of ridiculous expectations at Auburn, where he was supposed to out-Saban Saban and be smarter than Kirby without close to the same personnel and system. Because he and Wilcox worked together for multiple good years, it might be a good mix. Lots of head coach experience willing to work as an OC. Probably the best situation you could hope to get at Cal.
SoFi will be at best half full so it is less bad than usual, but basically the entire city of Inglewood turns into a permit parking area and parking is usually $50-100. If you buy it now, the lot parking is only $44, but you still have to drive through there which is a pain. If you can walk the mile and half to the train, it can be faster, especially leaving since the shuttles going back to the train can be lacking.
If it was Thursday I might have been able to make it, but not Wednesday. Though minor bowls are kind of a letdown compared to the regular season because of the roster and coaching uncertainty.
Well, good luck Bears. I won't be going as I continue my self-imposed boycott of allowing myself to care so deeply that I sacrifice great time and money for it. Until there is reason to expect something other than deep mediocrity. In fact, with the current state of $ in college ball, with college teams being purely pay to play and farm teams for the NFL, I'm really just pivoting to focus on the NFL teams I cheer for. At least the freaking NFL has a salary cap and equity. Go 9ers, Go Lions!
About to get seats on the 50 yd line boys. I hope other LA area alumni will show up strong!
TD, I’m curious, will the fans will be able to make the difference for the Bears? Or is there not much fan expectation for the bowl game?
Stanford administration is stuck in the past!
May as well come as the journey from the Bay is not too bad. Sucks that it's a Wednesday... but one could make a day trip out of it. I am surprised the early line has Cal by 1.5. I know UNLV will be missing their coach but that was a good team this year.
Been to SoFi and prefer to spend my money for the Rose Bowl until they get coaching figured out at CAL.
The Rose Bowl is no longer associated with any conference. Since the demise of the PAC12. It's now only a first round playoff venue for the National College Playoff. It will usually go to a western team who qualified for the 12 team playoff. ESPN and FOX sports are the reason this all happened. Money, money, money.
What is our offensive identity under Wilcox? Pro set, spread, power, etc. Do we recruit lineman that zone or man (pass/run) block? Still need a center, OL run and pass coordinator/coach. Lets hire Troy away from Stanford and call it a day. Given Stanford current model he's got maybe two more years.
Taylor just lost his 2 QB's. Daniels and Lamson went into the portal. What's going on down there? Would he be looking for a move also?
What do you all think of Brian Harsin as potential OC for Cal. I think he was loved at Boise St. but ran into trouble at Auburn. How about the UNLV OC, Brennan Marion? How about Rolovich, the one who was fired at Washington State for refusing to get vaccinated.
It would be brutal.
Tho people I trust like it, so there’s that!
Rolovich in Berkeley? That would high comedy. If I were Cal, I would avoid that at all cost.
Harsin I think was a victim of ridiculous expectations at Auburn, where he was supposed to out-Saban Saban and be smarter than Kirby without close to the same personnel and system. Because he and Wilcox worked together for multiple good years, it might be a good mix. Lots of head coach experience willing to work as an OC. Probably the best situation you could hope to get at Cal.
One block from my house. I could literally walk to it without a sweat. In other words, hyped.
so dinner at your spot, I'll see ya there (need all the food recs please and thanks)
6ish okay?
We may have to think of a different time, something else may be going on…..
So happy I took the chance and went ahead and bought tickets about week and a half ago. I got burned last year, but it paid off this year!
I’m out for this unfortunately.
Moving back to Bay Area that day. I’m pissed.
Waiting to see LABowlOski weigh in.
Getting to play in SoFi is a neat opportunity. Traffic/parking will be a pain, but once inside its pretty cool.
What’s the parking situation?
SoFi will be at best half full so it is less bad than usual, but basically the entire city of Inglewood turns into a permit parking area and parking is usually $50-100. If you buy it now, the lot parking is only $44, but you still have to drive through there which is a pain. If you can walk the mile and half to the train, it can be faster, especially leaving since the shuttles going back to the train can be lacking.
or park at Alpha's house...
What’s he charging? 😉
Whereas UCLA isn't going bowling? How about that. Thanks for the Calimony.
Is SC going to a bowl? What's their record? It would be so cool if they weren't.
If it was Thursday I might have been able to make it, but not Wednesday. Though minor bowls are kind of a letdown compared to the regular season because of the roster and coaching uncertainty.
I’ve never been to SoFi Stadium but that’s about to change.
Saw Taylor Swift there. It’s gorgeous.
Who??
Same here
Go Bears!
Well, good luck Bears. I won't be going as I continue my self-imposed boycott of allowing myself to care so deeply that I sacrifice great time and money for it. Until there is reason to expect something other than deep mediocrity. In fact, with the current state of $ in college ball, with college teams being purely pay to play and farm teams for the NFL, I'm really just pivoting to focus on the NFL teams I cheer for. At least the freaking NFL has a salary cap and equity. Go 9ers, Go Lions!
Gotta think Cal has the upper hand with UNLV coaching departure and likely portal exits.
You would think but I doubt it.
Yeah, I'd say that a wounded and undermanned UNLV team has Cal right where they should want them.