Well guys, if Wilcox is gonna commit to Cal like this, as fans, we gotta commit to our coach and get behind him. Wilcox quite possibly the highest character coach in all of CFB, that's something to be proud of and he never lost the team despite massive adversity. No more talk of Troy Taylor from me, Wilcox is our guy.
Hard to have any more respect for the man. And as for the "but why didn't he take the Oregon job, cause it's a (cough) better job"....maybe he just wants to forge his own path? Win at Oregon....well, lots of people win at Oregon, so what? Win at Cal....they'll build a damn statue.
Go Bears Coach. Go Bears Fans. Go Bears. Fiat Lux. As others have said it is less about how winning we have been but to know he turned down bigger money and return home to lead our Bears forward is a testament to many things going well at Cal. It's a credit to Knowlton, and our donors do need to reward Wilcox with money for assistants and extensions. All these new hires around the league will not be successful. We know that. There's hope in them, but they won't all be great. We know with Wilcox that he runs a clean program. We know his players love him. We know the community respects him. We know his coaches are loyal to him within reason. We've got a great human being leading our team. Go Bears Coach. Go Bears Fans. Go bears. Fiat Lux.
I have to tip my hat to Knowlton as well. There is no way Wilcox said no to Oregon with only two years left on his contract and nothing else. Think about the process. Before a coach is ever even interviewed the deal from the school is presented to the candidate's agent. Once the financial arrangements are agreed upon then the interview takes place. Wilcox knew before he interviewed what his deal was with Oregon. I'm sure his agent went back to CAL to renegotiate. Does it mean Wilcox got the same deal at CAL as he was offered by Oregon? Probably not. He's probably leaving a nice chunk of cash o the table, but I'm sure the other things that he needs were part of the discussion with CAL. My guess is he got what he wanted. If this is true, then I am very impressed with Wilcox's character that he would take less than he would be paid at Oregon to stay at CAL while negotiating for better program builders at CAL. When is the last time there was a coach in the FBS who did this?
Even if next season turns out rough… even if the season after that turns out rough…. Honestly, Wilcox turning down Oregon means we fans have to be behind him. I figure, in the worst case scenario, this buys my loyalty for at least another 3 years, and if he is able to create any of the stuff he aspires for then I’ll support him for years and years.
Welp, I guess all of Wilcox's naysayers may be eating crow today. Admittedly, I am stunned by Wilcox's decision but it only reinforces who I feel about the guy. Great character and loyal ~ perhaps to a fault.
If this is true .... then JW must know a lot more than we do about what we have coming back next year (Chase, returners, transfer portal, coaching staff etc.). He's always been good about keeping things close to his vest.
As someone that lives in Eugene, good. Also duck fans are shitty. Lose one game and it’s the end of the world. I hope this Georgia hire blows up in their face and they get some helfrich bad years 2.0
Well apparently Wilcox feels better about his job security here than just about anyone else (and probably says the same about Knowlton's too - gross). And maybe he does think he can win here. Or maybe he just doesn't really want the expectations that come with the OU job. Regardless, this should send a very positive message to recruits and HS coaches. This type of loyalty--regardless of the reasons behind it--is rare. I'm guessing we'll be hearing about an extension soon.
Well guys, if Wilcox is gonna commit to Cal like this, as fans, we gotta commit to our coach and get behind him. Wilcox quite possibly the highest character coach in all of CFB, that's something to be proud of and he never lost the team despite massive adversity. No more talk of Troy Taylor from me, Wilcox is our guy.
Hard to have any more respect for the man. And as for the "but why didn't he take the Oregon job, cause it's a (cough) better job"....maybe he just wants to forge his own path? Win at Oregon....well, lots of people win at Oregon, so what? Win at Cal....they'll build a damn statue.
Go Bears Coach. Go Bears Fans. Go Bears. Fiat Lux. As others have said it is less about how winning we have been but to know he turned down bigger money and return home to lead our Bears forward is a testament to many things going well at Cal. It's a credit to Knowlton, and our donors do need to reward Wilcox with money for assistants and extensions. All these new hires around the league will not be successful. We know that. There's hope in them, but they won't all be great. We know with Wilcox that he runs a clean program. We know his players love him. We know the community respects him. We know his coaches are loyal to him within reason. We've got a great human being leading our team. Go Bears Coach. Go Bears Fans. Go bears. Fiat Lux.
I have to tip my hat to Knowlton as well. There is no way Wilcox said no to Oregon with only two years left on his contract and nothing else. Think about the process. Before a coach is ever even interviewed the deal from the school is presented to the candidate's agent. Once the financial arrangements are agreed upon then the interview takes place. Wilcox knew before he interviewed what his deal was with Oregon. I'm sure his agent went back to CAL to renegotiate. Does it mean Wilcox got the same deal at CAL as he was offered by Oregon? Probably not. He's probably leaving a nice chunk of cash o the table, but I'm sure the other things that he needs were part of the discussion with CAL. My guess is he got what he wanted. If this is true, then I am very impressed with Wilcox's character that he would take less than he would be paid at Oregon to stay at CAL while negotiating for better program builders at CAL. When is the last time there was a coach in the FBS who did this?
Goddamn it, let's finally get rid of the administrative barriers.
Man Wilcox must have brass cojones. If he's really committed to Cal football of all things...well, I hope he has a lifetime prescription to Pepcid
If he's a consistent presence, perhaps that will be the catalyst for more significant investment into football? A guy can dream.
Even if next season turns out rough… even if the season after that turns out rough…. Honestly, Wilcox turning down Oregon means we fans have to be behind him. I figure, in the worst case scenario, this buys my loyalty for at least another 3 years, and if he is able to create any of the stuff he aspires for then I’ll support him for years and years.
As Cuonzo Martin said, “Why not Cal?” Much respect for Wilcox.
Feels like we all need to make our donations a bit heavier this year…
Welp, I guess all of Wilcox's naysayers may be eating crow today. Admittedly, I am stunned by Wilcox's decision but it only reinforces who I feel about the guy. Great character and loyal ~ perhaps to a fault.
If this is true .... then JW must know a lot more than we do about what we have coming back next year (Chase, returners, transfer portal, coaching staff etc.). He's always been good about keeping things close to his vest.
As someone that lives in Eugene, good. Also duck fans are shitty. Lose one game and it’s the end of the world. I hope this Georgia hire blows up in their face and they get some helfrich bad years 2.0
Well apparently Wilcox feels better about his job security here than just about anyone else (and probably says the same about Knowlton's too - gross). And maybe he does think he can win here. Or maybe he just doesn't really want the expectations that come with the OU job. Regardless, this should send a very positive message to recruits and HS coaches. This type of loyalty--regardless of the reasons behind it--is rare. I'm guessing we'll be hearing about an extension soon.
This sounds shocking but remember he also turned down the opportunity to interview for the job when Cristobal was hired.
If this is even partially true the admin better step up.
I have so much respect for Wilcox. He’s the man!
I ended the season on the fence about Wilcox staying at Cal. Now I'm all in. Go get 'em, coach and Go Bears!