Seems like the Bears were hibernating for about 6 1/2 quarters. Thought they had thrown in the towel. Great to see them wake up and pull this one out. Go Bears!
To me that speaks to playing too tight and nervous. I only played varsity sports in HS, but my team had the same issues and being afraid to fail was the root cause.
Wilcox’s team never had great go-to plays in these situations. Or it did, but they were weird and never successful (empty backfield with 3rd-and-2 in a 4-down territory, etc.).
Before, We go to crazy. If We win this game let's give the credit to the players. Wilcox had nothing to do it. He may be the HC The players deserve all the credit in hanging in and making the plays
Yes, He did recruited the players. But, you must admit that his game time play calling is not adequate as a HC. I would 75 to 90 percent of the fans on this thread would like to see him go.
https://writeforcalifornia.com/p/the-big-game-college-football-insta
Rate the game here!
there's your lifeline right there
I have no faith in these coaches. But I will love and respect Fernando Mendoza forever. True baller.
100%.
That drive made Nando a f-ing legend.
gotta let it go Fernando
all kickoff times/networks have been updated, apologies for that
No passer doing more with less protection than Mendoza.
Showed me a ton on that last possession.
An all-time great drive.
Tip of the hat.
98 yd drive for the kill, love it! Man, you gotta love Mendoza’s passion.
Legendary.
Finally a close game that we actually WIN!
It felt like an exorcism. I think that was part of the emotion Fernando was showing
Mendoza’s tough not to like.
Celebrate the win. Gripe about coaching later.
Absolutely.
6-6 with back to back bowls is nothing to gripe at.
Uhh. We haven’t played with SMU yet.
for sure; that was fun (in the end)
Cal defense absolutely getting dogwalked down the field
So Happy for Fernando and the seniors!
I say it every year, that axe staredown has 20 of the least intimidating people I've ever seen in my life
Yeah... no offense to them but someone has to be a little intimidating. They seem almost reassuring.
When did they turn into dead eyed zombies. I don’t remember that in the 80’s.
Has this team quit on Wilcox?
the fact that they didn't quit on him early speaks to how awesome these kids are. They deserve better.
I'm wundrin'
The LA Bowl is ridiculous, but please let that be the destination.
Nando in tears. Go Bears
Td_24. Take the pin out of it. Your apology the first time was good enough. Every time a post is made your apology keeps showing up
What a rollercoaster. Classic cal heart attack.
Kickoff is 12:30 not 2
Seems like the Bears were hibernating for about 6 1/2 quarters. Thought they had thrown in the towel. Great to see them wake up and pull this one out. Go Bears!
Stadium announcer: if you are going to rush the field please wait one minute and take the stairs don’t jump over the wall…. LOL.
Nevermind the victory knee, score the “f*** you” TD
but with 3 hands on the football
THIS
4th down defense
2 point conversions
4th quarter field goals
red zone offense
we are at our worst when it matters most
Wilcox thinks this is "a few key plays" but it's more fundamental than that. Something is broken with this team and staff
To me that speaks to playing too tight and nervous. I only played varsity sports in HS, but my team had the same issues and being afraid to fail was the root cause.
wilcox is incredibly tight on the sideline. would like ti see him lighten up and have some fun
Wilcox’s team never had great go-to plays in these situations. Or it did, but they were weird and never successful (empty backfield with 3rd-and-2 in a 4-down territory, etc.).
Wow. They actually threw the flag on the first guy. 🤞🏼
His teammates pulled him away thankfully
weird
Perfect throw and great catch by Trond.
Looking flat and unprepared for Big Game is infuriating and depressing
I’ve found the formula for the Calgorithm.
Wilcox + Knowlton = Dumpster Fire - $15,000,000
Caught some of the post-game interview with Nando on the field getting emotional.
https://imgur.com/a/nando-big-game-ZINVIki
Wilcox should donate part of his salary to Mendoza’s new LLC
One can hope that SMU rests their starters to prep for the playoffs like they do in the NFL.
Zero chance
I love bowling
Mendoza crying for his team. Love it.
As much as Wilcox is flawed, you gotta give him credit for keeping the axe where it belongs.
Awesome win.
Love the comeback
that was a big ol surrender punt from Troy I'm surprised
that was a damn dart
now I have to envision Stanford rushing the field after this good grief
This is embarassing.
Bloesch is the Andy Buh of offense
Great job of the teammates holding back
I think that's the fastest I've seen Mendoza run; dude can scoot!
sure hope he doesn't get eaten by the portal
Mendoza would be QB1 on probably 40 other teams. Lets hope he truly cares about a Berkeley education.
Syracuse game took care of that
Honestly, if it means Jaron is starting….
We are best 6-5 team!
Although Nando said 6-6 in the post-game interview - haven't lost to SMU yet my dude!
My friends. It was an ugly win. We did not play a great game. But we earned this win. Big Game is just a different game.
Enjoy it.
CAL WINS THE 127th BIG GAME
“There will be no extra point.”
Before, We go to crazy. If We win this game let's give the credit to the players. Wilcox had nothing to do it. He may be the HC The players deserve all the credit in hanging in and making the plays
He did recruit the players; that's worth something
Yes, He did recruited the players. But, you must admit that his game time play calling is not adequate as a HC. I would 75 to 90 percent of the fans on this thread would like to see him go.
Faraudo reports the buyout is just under 4 mil for 2024.
https://www.si.com/college/cal/news/wilcox-contract-details
Chump change!
Bloesch has the worst package of 2 pt conversion play calls I have ever seen
Our conversion % has been very poor
It’s amazing what happens once the staff realizes Ott is banged up and we need a threat of a running attack.
Oh no, HOPE
We are not going to get many more possessions. Only one quarter left . Unless, the defense comes up big on the next drive
I just know they will!! (I'm kidding, I'm drunk on sorrow, Mountain Dew, and funnel cake.
Mmmmmm funnel cake…
Sorrow is such sweet...sorrow
THROW THE BAAAAAAALLL!