Breaking: Cal Hires Todd Howard as Defensive Line Coach
by Berkelium97 on Jan 21, 2012 4:27 PM PST
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PrintThe Bears coaching staff has filled Lupoi's spot with a familiar face in the Pac-12 coaching ranks: Todd Howard.
Jeff Tedford sent out a press release this afternoon.
"I'm excited to have Todd Howard as our defensive line coach," Tedford said. "He has a tremendous amount of experience as both a coach and player at the NFL and collegiate level. We've had an opportunity to play against several of the teams he has coached in the past, and I've always been impressed by the way his defensive line has played. He is also consistent with what we stand for at Cal and will be an excellent mentor to our student-athletes athletically, academically and socially."
"This is an outstanding opportunity for me to work with Jeff Tedford and the Cal football program," Howard said. "Cal teams always play hard and are well coached, and I believe that my coaching experience and knowledge will be an asset to the program. I am familiar with this conference and coaching the defensive line at this level."
In the remainder of this post we will take a look at some of Howard's notable accomplishments and stats.
All stats are courtesy of the aforementioned press release and cfbstats.com
Washington State: 2011
- All Pac-12 2nd Team: Travis Long
- Washington State improved to 157.25 rushing yards allowed per game and 4.40 yards per carry from 221.75 yards per game and 5.61 yards per carry in 2010. The Cougars, however, dropped from 75th in sacks per game in 2010 (1.83) to 95th in 2011 (1.42 ) and from 73rd in TFLs per game (5.83) to 87th (5.00).
- 2010: All Pac-12 Freshmen: Cassius Marsh, Owamagbe Odighizuwa.
- UCLA was 109th in the nation with 205.5 rushing yards allowed per game and 111th with 5.21 yards per carry.
- The Bruins were 71st in the nation in TFLs per game (5.58) and 60th in sacks per game (2.08)
- 2009: Brian Price records a school record 23.5 tackles for loss (he terrorized the Cal O-line in that game) and wins the Pac-10 Player of the Year award. Korey Bosworth and Datone Jones combine for 25.0 tackles for loss.
- The Bruins were 59th in rushing yards per game allowed (142.77) and 63rd in the nation in yards per carry (3.96).
- UCLA was 5th nationally in TFLs per game (8.15) and 53rd in sacks per game (1.92).
- 2008: Price earns 14.0 TFLs and is named to the First Team All-Pac-10 and Sophomore All-America Team. Brigham Harwell earns Second Team All-Pac-10 honors.
- UCLA was 90th in the nation in rushing yards allowed (169.75) and 89th in yards per carry (4.43).
- UCLA was also 73rd in TFLs per game (5.42) and 80th in sacks per game (1.80).
- 2007: Bruce Davis notches 15.5 sacks and a conference-leading 12.0 sacks.
- The Bruins were 14th in the nation in rushing yards allowed (109.15--3rd in the Pac-10) and 11th in yards per carry (3.01--3rd in the conference).
- The Bruins were 5th in TFLs per game (8.23) and 19th in sacks per game (2.92).
- 2006: Justin Hickman and Bruce Davis tied for first in the Pac-10 and fourth nationally with 12.5 sacks.
- UCLA led the Pac-10 in rushing yards per game allowed (91.08--9th in the nation).
- The 12-4 Jags lead the league with fewest rushing TDs allowed (4) and recorded 47.0 sacks (4th)
- Marcus Stroud was a Pro-Bowler in each of Coach Howard's three seasons and John Henderson was an alternate pick for the 2005 Pro Bowl.
- Howard was a defensive assistant for the Super Bowl-winning St Louis Rams in 1999.
- Texas A&M won three Southwest Conference titles from 1991-1993 when Howard was a member of their staff.
- As a player at A&M he was an all-conference player and an honorable mention All-America candidate. He also won a pair of conference titles.
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I am actually glad he got a job.
Leach was not the type of coach to keep the original crew.
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by well you win some and lose others on Jan 21, 2012 5:05 PM PST up reply actions
Very few coaches are.
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Yeah, I'm glad he found a home
He did good things with the little he had at WSU. Would’ve liked to see Leach retain him, but it wasn’t to be.
It's up there now
After putting this together, I think he has a pretty solid resume.
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I really have no context for what is a good resume to have for a DL coach. Tosh had little on his resume before he was hired, whereas Marshall (OL, obvi) had an extensive resume. I suppose I’ll be neutral on this until proven otherwise.
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I think the Ucla part looks solid – can’t tell much from one year at WSU.
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From the student section it looked like the D-line was getting more pressure on the O-line
then they had in the past few seasons (granted my previous exposure to WSU games was the few that made TV).
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by Neil Vincent Roberts on Jan 21, 2012 6:19 PM PST up reply actions
Hmmm..
Don’t know much about him. I know he was hired with Dorrell’s staff and stayed on with Slick Rick. He was fired about a year ago, but Rick was moving that defense in a whaky direction. Can’t say much about his one year at Wassu either. Who has he developed worth mentioning so far(not to sound sarcastic, I’ve only been web surfing for two minutes).
We were also recruiting Owa pretty heavily
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Yes we were recruiting both those guys hard
by SDBear on Jan 21, 2012 4:47 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I think we would have made room for both
had Owa decided to come to Cal.
by SDBear on Jan 21, 2012 5:02 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Should've stuck with Owa
I really like Owa. Tosh landing Martin turned out to be a huge whiff.
On the flip-side, we might not have gotten Allen, so who knows.
by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 21, 2012 6:02 PM PST up reply actions
We might not have gotten any of the NC crew without Martin, if I remember right…
by Missing Barry on Jan 22, 2012 2:17 PM PST up reply actions
It looks Tedford
found someone who out recruited Tosh
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by CalBear949 on Jan 21, 2012 5:25 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
Seems like a solid hire
His DLs at both UCLA and Jacksonville played well.
I also like that he is familiar with the Pac10/12 and hopefully he should have some recruiting connections in LA/SoCal from his time at UCLA.
by SDBear on Jan 21, 2012 4:46 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Seems like a solid hire
His DLs at both UCLA and Jacksonville played well.
I also like that he is familiar with the Pac10/12 and hopefully he should have some recruiting connections in LA/SoCal from his time at UCLA.
by SDBear on Jan 21, 2012 4:46 PM PST via mobile reply actions
and top WR commit
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by CalBear949 on Jan 21, 2012 4:50 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
Well we do need to get a safety or two from this class, seeing how Shaq is now at best a 50/50 we might need a replacement.
by SDBear on Jan 21, 2012 5:01 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
That would be hard since his brother is at Pullman.
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by well you win some and lose others on Jan 21, 2012 5:07 PM PST up reply actions
You might have a point BUT
Shaqs brother played at Cal and he is still considering UW.
Just joking, I don’t see this kid flipping and as you said it isn’t as if Howard was retained by Leach.
by SDBear on Jan 21, 2012 5:18 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
LOL
We probably has this deal done by Wednesday but we delayed it so that Howard could try to flip a few WSU recruits and mislead Leach!
by SDBear on Jan 21, 2012 4:54 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I’m not sure actually if he was retained by Leach.
by SDBear on Jan 21, 2012 4:59 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
He was not.
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by well you win some and lose others on Jan 21, 2012 5:06 PM PST up reply actions
Give the whole Dline Thunder Muscle
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by Redonkulous Bear on Jan 21, 2012 5:03 PM PST up reply actions
I have GOT to watch this show. Is it on Netflix?
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by Redonkulous Bear on Jan 21, 2012 6:15 PM PST up reply actions
Where the truth is history . . .
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by The Wisdom Cow on Jan 22, 2012 8:52 AM PST up reply actions
Solid
Sounds like a strong hire. Would like to hear more on his rep around the league…
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by Cornelius Suttree on Jan 21, 2012 5:01 PM PST reply actions
I like that he has a lot coaching experience in the PAC 12 and that he might have coaching connections in both SoCal and the PNW.
He knows what this conference is about and is very familiar with the various teams and offenses that he will be facing in the coming years.
I’m actually really excited for this hire.
by SDBear on Jan 21, 2012 5:04 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I believe UCLA and WSU pretty much ran a 4-3, as well as Jacksonville.
So it would seem he doesn’t have much experience with a 3-4.
by SDBear on Jan 21, 2012 5:09 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I updated the post with WSU and UCLA's rankings for rushing yards, sacks, and tackles for loss (TFLs)
Some stats are encouraging, some…not so much.
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Howard did turn some things around.
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by well you win some and lose others on Jan 21, 2012 5:09 PM PST up reply actions
Was he the DL coach at UCLA in 06 when they beat USC 13-9?
by SDBear on Jan 21, 2012 5:12 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Yes he was
I don’t have much data on it, but they had a solid defensive front that season.
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Well I am still optimistic with this hire.
Not all the stats from his previous stops were great but how much of that was due to lack of talent (WSU) and lack of offensive production/TO’s putting the defense into bad situations (UCLA and Craft, WSU in general)
by SDBear on Jan 21, 2012 5:21 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
UCLA's horrendous offense
did the defense no favors
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by CalBear949 on Jan 21, 2012 5:23 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
I am also optimistic
I would rate this as a solid but not spectacular hire—I’d give it a B.
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Me too, but I’m glad we got it done; uncertainty is the worst thing in recruiting.
Am I known as Cugel the Clever for nothing?
I like the hire and as you stated, uncertainty, especially during recruiting is never a good thing.
by SDBear on Jan 21, 2012 5:46 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Considering the time crunch and time of year
I think it’s a great hire.
Let’s hope the recruits feel the same
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by CalBear949 on Jan 21, 2012 5:46 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
Looks like we need a Q&A with someone, anyone, who has kept track of his coaching over the years.
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by alpha1906 on Jan 21, 2012 5:14 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Todd Howard Interview
From 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsm_rJ4brDI
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by Redonkulous Bear on Jan 21, 2012 5:18 PM PST reply actions
good point… i hope he knows he has to defend a 100 yard field.
by fiatlux on Jan 21, 2012 5:29 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
On paper, I like this hire
Howard was an accomplished player and has tons of college and NFL coaching experience. He knows the conference. He has coached some very good players at the college level, meaning he has either recruited well or coached ’em up well — or both.
Welcome, Coach Howard.
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It should be noted that UCLA's run defense looked a lot worse this season
D-line just didn’t get up for a lot of games.
Of course they’ve had these issues the past few years, but UCLA was a tough team to beat those three years with the run game. We relied mostly on offensive derp to win those contests.
by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 21, 2012 5:49 PM PST reply actions
Yep and Jones, Owa, and Marsh
Never lived up to the preseason hype at all. Owa was a complete ghost and did not improve upon his first season. Although Marsh had a better season than Owa he didn’t really improve that much as well this season.
Jones did not come close to at all to meeting preseason expectations.
by SDBear on Jan 21, 2012 5:53 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Price destroyed our O-line in '09
The running game couldn’t do anything when Price was playing (except for Best’s absolutely ridiculous 93 yard TD). Most of our yardage on the ground came when Price was not on the field.
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Yeah. I’m actually excited about this hire. Maybe he could develop physical beasts like Coleman and King to the point where they can make it happen on the field.
by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 21, 2012 5:54 PM PST up reply actions
His DL also terrorized us in 07 as well, I know we had a gimpy Nate in that game but I don’t recall our running game or Forsett having a very good game that day.
by SDBear on Jan 21, 2012 5:56 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Their worst game of the year. O-line got killed and Forsett could do nothing.
by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 21, 2012 5:57 PM PST up reply actions
Forsett had 76 yards. Best and Desean combined for minus-9.
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Howard needs to sit down with Ellis and Arik
And show them tape from uclas 13-9 win over USC back in 06. His DL absolutely terrorized that USC OL and Booty all day.
Show them that tape and tell them they can do that together if they come to Cal.
by SDBear on Jan 21, 2012 5:49 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Interesting
Coach Howard offered Arik Armstead when AA was just a freshman. They have a connection that goes back may years.
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It is going to be a long week until LOI day
Hope the recruits think this is a positive move.
Welcome to Cal Coach Howard! Let’s see if we can move Ellis back to the good guys and sign Arik and Shaq too!
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Yes!!! If we can pull one of those DL a d Shaq this will be a complete success.
by SDBear on Jan 21, 2012 5:57 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Off topic: Joe Paterno died
Complications from his chemotherapy took JoePa’s life this afternoon.
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Wow
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by CalBear949 on Jan 21, 2012 6:04 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
apparently the family's spokesperson
says he’s still alive
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by CalBear949 on Jan 21, 2012 6:13 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
Not true
https://twitter.com/thinkprogress/status/160909378587869184
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Yup, he’s still alive.
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by CalBandGreat on Jan 22, 2012 8:18 AM PST up reply actions
So....
Why does an 85 year old man undergo chemotherapy for anything? I don’t quite get it.
Yeah, usually at that age if you get cancer, chances are you’re probably gonna outlive the disease anyway.
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by atomsareenough on Jan 21, 2012 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
Seattle Times Report: Lupoi earning $350K, NOT $500K+
Funny how many inaccurate statements have been portrayed as fact by Cal bloggers.
(Oh, and Kisseau is earning $350K, NOT $800K.)
So, didn’t we all read that Cal offered Lupoi ~$350K?
This MAKES the case that he "went for the money" pointless.
Yet… IT CERTAINLY SHOWS HOW BADLY Lupoi wanted out from under Tedford.
Lupoi WALKED for roughly the SAME AMOUNT OF MONEY that Cal offered.
Man, THAT must REALLY sting Bear fans.
Oh, and those are just the facts.
That’s just the official numbers though, right? Not counting any other payments or inducements made by UW donors. Officially, Tedford doesn’t get paid very much either directly by the university.
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by atomsareenough on Jan 21, 2012 6:54 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
The released numbers did include 100k signing bonus, and nothing about the boat. I think we have to wait to see the “real” numbers.
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by The Wisdom Cow on Jan 22, 2012 8:56 AM PST up reply actions
This MAKES the case that he “went for the money” pointless
you’re right, makes tosh even shadier than originally thought. he didn’t have the balls to confront his mentor about his greviences and instead took cowardly steps of vengeance behind his back. thanks for helping us think through this and arriving at athe conclusion that he’s just a vindictive dick
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by ikoolykedat on Jan 21, 2012 7:10 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Not to mention no where in the UW official report is it stated that Tosh is only earning 350k. Even without any booster money his salary averages out to 416k or so. Gone has serious reading comprehension issues.
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by Cornelius Suttree on Jan 21, 2012 7:44 PM PST up reply actions
You’re really trolling hard to come post this on a thread that’s not about Lupoi…
by Missing Barry on Jan 22, 2012 2:21 PM PST up reply actions
Oh... now the State, with its disclosure laws, is lying.
Using your logic, Lupoi could have – EASILY – been making $500K+ at Cal. I mean, who knows what incentives, kickbacks and donations he was given?
God, this looks worse, by the day, for Cal.
A bunch of bitter, left-at-the-dance fanatics, who created their own ‘facts’ to slime/smear a guy on the way out the door.
Well, don’t worry… I doubt Lupoi will be back for a visit, let alone seeking his next job offer in 3 years after he kills it at UW.
I’ll make this really clear because apparently you can’t read very well: There is money that is paid officially by the university, which they have to report, and there also may be money paid by donors, which they don’t have to report. So, it’s not clear that the official numbers are the full story.
Either way, I’m over it. I’m optimistic about the guy we got, and I could not give less of a flying fuck if To$h “kills it” or whatever the hell he does in Seattle.
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by atomsareenough on Jan 21, 2012 7:06 PM PST up reply actions
It’s quote clear he can’t read as he stated Tosh is making 350k…
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by Cornelius Suttree on Jan 21, 2012 7:48 PM PST up reply actions
Seriously
F*ck To$h and the bridges he burned behind him.
Donors will see that he never coaches at Cal again. He can spend the rest of his career juggling Sark nads in his mouth for all I care.
We’re locked and loaded with upgrades at both coaching positions.
Who cares how much he makes really? If anything, most Cal fans are bothered by the ethics violations in Shaq’s recruiting than Tosh leaving for more money. I can understand leaving for more money, but it’s the vindictive way in which he did it that bothers me the most.
by LouisMurphy'sLaw on Jan 21, 2012 7:10 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
Apparently you husky trolls still don't get it.
At this point, it’s pointless…we’ll see what happens at LOI signing date and the season.
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by CalBear949 on Jan 21, 2012 7:10 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
UW, where logic and reason go to die.
by SDBear on Jan 21, 2012 7:13 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Well, anything less than 777 would be an improvement.
By that measure, holding an opponent to 500 would be “killing it.”
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 21, 2012 7:18 PM PST up reply actions
No, beating the lowly Bears 3 years running would be, to quote you, "killing it".
by gone-shootin on Jan 21, 2012 7:24 PM PST up reply actions
Beating UW 8 years running must be absolutely destroying it then, no?
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 21, 2012 7:26 PM PST up reply actions
Not really
Cal hasn’t been very good the last 3 years and Washington hasn’t been very good the past 8 years.
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by atomsareenough on Jan 21, 2012 7:33 PM PST up reply actions
Shhht.
I’m trying to be on your side. Why are you stealing my mojo?
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 21, 2012 7:55 PM PST up reply actions
I...don't want to know.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 21, 2012 8:03 PM PST up reply actions
…South Park?
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by atomsareenough on Jan 21, 2012 8:11 PM PST up reply actions
Underrated…
…as long as they come during an evening at an AYCE taco and chocolate strawberry club in Hollywood.
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And random heads found near the Hollywood sign!
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by Auricursine on Jan 22, 2012 10:17 AM PST up reply actions
I live in Orange County
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by CalBear949 on Jan 22, 2012 10:19 AM PST via Android app up reply actions
HAWT
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by CalBandGreat on Jan 22, 2012 11:29 AM PST up reply actions
@ fashon island...none sighted yet...
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Why aren't you offering Jumbaco-flavored kisses?
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by atomsareenough on Jan 21, 2012 8:12 PM PST up reply actions
Thin ice, AAE, that's all I'm sayin'.
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by BigGreenWreckingMachine on Jan 21, 2012 8:21 PM PST up reply actions
who created their own ‘facts’
Are you saying you’re here to expose the fabrication that is Steve Sarkisian’s suspected seal-punching operation? I hope you have visual evidence!
by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 21, 2012 7:23 PM PST up reply actions
Redonk found this image yesterday
Disturbing. Very disturbing.
by Avinash Kunnath on Jan 21, 2012 7:28 PM PST up reply actions
OH THE HORROR THE HORROR
Found these today
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by Redonkulous Bear on Jan 21, 2012 7:57 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
He’s specifically trying to demoralize ragnarok.
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by atomsareenough on Jan 21, 2012 8:11 PM PST up reply actions
met his match?
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by BearStage on Jan 22, 2012 2:33 AM PST up reply actions 3 recs
The problem we have is with ethics not payscale
There will be a whole load of stuff coming out no doubt. Probably no earlier than 2/1.
It will be interesting to hear if the perks are revealed or kept private.
It will also be interesting to hear what the official sources report on the record about how things went down.
Cal has a full slate of coaches as does Uw. Have to wait to see how it all pans out.
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by 1988goldenbear on Jan 21, 2012 7:31 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
According to some comments of twitter
It looks like Armstead has a previous relationship with Howard. Hopefully that’s a good sign.
by LouisMurphy'sLaw on Jan 21, 2012 7:04 PM PST reply actions
Im not really sure how he will turn out at Cal
but he seems to have coached up a solid DL play at UCLA.
Im not sure how he will appeal to the recruits such as Armstead, but Im glad we have a DL coach now.
Now we can start recruiting again.
I’ve read he at least has a connection to Armstead. Was one the first to offer him when he was at UCLA.
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by Cornelius Suttree on Jan 21, 2012 9:24 PM PST up reply actions
side note
I just got home and didn’t spend any time on the basketball game thread today, so Im not sure if it was already discussed, but Bryan Anger punted 3 times for 180 yards. Thats an average of 60 yards !!!!!! WOW.
A way to represent our university. Go Anger!
by JustBear on Jan 21, 2012 9:18 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Kicking specialists do not get a lot of notice at all-star game practices, but it’s been difficult to ignore the thump of the ball coming off the foot of California punter Bryan Anger. The 6-foot-3 1/2, 203-pound Golden Bear gets excellent hang time and distance on nearly every kick and his punts inside the 10-yard line bounced to the side or backward with regularity. Because Cal used a lot of rugby kicks this year as a change-up and due to protection issues (Anger’s delivery speed is not a problem), scouts wanted to see him boot the ball consistently this week. One reason scouts don’t put a lot of weight on practices for specialists, however, is lack of rush coming their way. But in a specialist class that isn’t, well, special, Anger’s leg strength stands out.
by FromCtoShining(Blue)C on Jan 21, 2012 9:36 PM PST up reply actions
Do kickers get drafted?
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by atomsareenough on Jan 21, 2012 9:49 PM PST up reply actions
Well, now that Al Davis is dead...
But yeah, exceptional kickers and punters sometimes get drafted. Jason Hanson, who kicks for the Lions, was drafted in the second round (which actually worked out pretty well for Detroit considering he’s been around for 20 years).
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Hey, don’t knock Al for that, it was one of the greatest picks the Raiders have ever made.
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Andy Lee was a 5th or 6th rd pick when the Niners really sucked.
Doug Brien was drafted in the 1st rd, no?
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Kickers getting drafted is fairly common. For punters, it’s 1-2 max in the very end rounds.
by Missing Barry on Jan 22, 2012 2:23 PM PST up reply actions
I meant kickers/punters in general, not just placekickers. I doubt Tavecchio actually gets drafted, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he catches on with a team somewhere…
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by atomsareenough on Jan 22, 2012 2:39 PM PST up reply actions
I would be extremely surprised if Giorgio catches on with a team. He had a nice season for Cal, but he just isn’t NFL caliber. Too many guys out there with stronger legs that are more reliable/consistent.
by Missing Barry on Jan 23, 2012 9:04 AM PST up reply actions
Are there that many guys out there? I don’t recall that many outstanding senior NCAA kickers with better senior seasons… OTOH, kickers have long careers if they’re good, so maybe there are aren’t that many vacancies in the first place. And yeah, Giorgio doesn’t have the biggest leg out there. Perhaps you’re right.
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by atomsareenough on Jan 23, 2012 5:46 PM PST up reply actions
Oh, and on a side note
Justin Bethel (the guy on Presby that caused us problems during that game) made it to the Shrine Game too
by FromCtoShining(Blue)C on Jan 21, 2012 9:38 PM PST up reply actions
Well, that guy looked like a legit football player.
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by atomsareenough on Jan 21, 2012 9:49 PM PST up reply actions
Yes
I think London Fletcher (John Carroll Univ.), Marcellus Wiley (Columbia Univ.), Terrell Owens (Chattanooga), Donald Driver (Alcorn State), Michael Strahan (Texas Southern), Robert Mathis (Alabama A&M), and Tony Romo (Eastern Illinois), among others, would agree.
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Brian Urlacher (New Mexico)
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by California Pete on Jan 22, 2012 8:35 AM PST up reply actions
University of Richmond has 6 players in the NFL right now. So…yeah.
by Missing Barry on Jan 22, 2012 2:24 PM PST up reply actions
(And not specialists or anything either – 2 RB’s, 2 DL, 1 LB, 1 CB)
by Missing Barry on Jan 22, 2012 2:24 PM PST up reply actions
Im really happy for him, but holy shit did we not use him to our advantage.
Ugh.
no bear, no care
by EchoOfSilence on Jan 22, 2012 1:08 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Hell yes.
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by CalBandGreat on Jan 22, 2012 8:40 AM PST up reply actions
Has anyone mentioned that...
…Steve Sarkisian has a suspected seal-punching operation that’s out of control?
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This rumor mongering must stop.
It is a seal-clubbing operation and all seals have been rounded up and re-clubbed
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by CalBear949 on Jan 22, 2012 1:39 AM PST via Android app up reply actions
this isn't even a joke. look how casual he is about all this
HE MUST BE STOPPED
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by nativeson on Jan 22, 2012 2:18 AM PST up reply actions 3 recs
What the fuck? He’s a monster!!!!!!
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by CalBandGreat on Jan 22, 2012 8:41 AM PST up reply actions
OH THE HORROR!
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by Redonkulous Bear on Jan 22, 2012 9:04 AM PST up reply actions
This hearsay and speculation must stop.
Nick Holt was not, I repeat was not fired because he refused to make handmade UW football jerseys made from the pelts of dead baby seals.
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by Redonkulous Bear on Jan 22, 2012 9:03 AM PST up reply actions
MOTHER OF DOG!
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by Redonkulous Bear on Jan 22, 2012 9:19 AM PST up reply actions 5 recs
LOL
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by CalBear949 on Jan 22, 2012 9:25 AM PST via Android app up reply actions
Todd Howard, you say?
Is he a cousin of Moe, Curly, and Shemp?
If so, I am so down with this hire.
Being an Old Blue means embracing the "meh".
He's an actor TOO?
How is he going to have time for us when he also goaltends for Everton?
double fail
oh well, now I have banned myself for the rest of the day. Have a great rest of weekend everyone.
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