Current Players

Coach teddy is an unbelievable man that I am forever grateful for taking a chance on me and for giving me a scholarship. He taught us that this game can't last forever but that your integrity and character stays with you everywhere. Thanks for everything coach. I can't imagine what I'd be doing with my life if that man hadn't took a chance on me..nothing but love and RESPECT

— Austin LaRue Clark (@austinc54) November 20, 2012

I love & respect coach tedford more than anybody will ever know

— Lucus Gingold (@Lucus_gingold) November 20, 2012

Idk where id be or what I'd be doing if it weren't for the opportunity he gave me. Ill always be grateful and am going to make him proud

— Lucus Gingold (@Lucus_gingold) November 20, 2012

He believed in me enough to give me a scholarship. I can't let him down. #school #football

— Steven Moore (@stevenmoore73) November 20, 2012

He said ima have a bright future I believe him and in my self love you coach T

— C.J. Anderson (@CjAndersonRB9) November 20, 2012

Despite @calfootball weathering a rocky season, the players were in full support of Tedford before the firing. bit.ly/S952qQ

— Daily Cal Sports (@dailycalsports) November 20, 2012

Sad day.

— Allan Bridgford (@A_Bridgford16) November 20, 2012

For more reactions from current players, read reports by the Daily Cal and Bear Insider.

Former Players

Sad day for #CalFamily! Esp sad for me, @coachtedford gave me an opportunity of a life time. Great coach, teacher & most of all great person

— Desmond Bishop (@Desbishop55) November 20, 2012

I didn't always agree with the decisions he made, but he took a chance on me and I will always be grateful for that. #CoachTedford#GoBears

— chet teofilo (@cteofilo) November 20, 2012

Glad I had the privilege to play for coach Tedford.

— AnthonyMiller (@A_Millertime80) November 20, 2012

Sad to see coach Tedford go. Great coach and great guy. Everyone is quick to forget how much he has done for the Cal program. #respect

— Chris Conte (@ChrisConte47) November 20, 2012

Glad I had the privilege to play under Coach Tedford. I wanna thank him for all he's done for me and the program at Cal. God Bless

— DJCampbell27 (@DJCampbell27) November 20, 2012

Jus heard the news about @coachtedford. Thank you for making it memorable and helping us play at the highest level.#GoBears

— Marvin Philip (@Marvin_philip) November 20, 2012

@coachtedford thank you so much for changing my life at Cal. Our team in 2003 and 2004 was a family. I will never forget that. See you soon.

— Francis Blay-Miezah(@FrancisBlay) November 20, 2012

Much respect to Coach Tedford for what He did for California football and the trust He had in myself to make me a Bear! #Legend #CalFamily

— Zack Follett (@ZakarianFollett) November 20, 2012

@coachtedford Thank you for giving me the opportunity to both play and get an education @cal. Great coach, even better man. #CalFamily

— Brian de la Puente (@BriandelaPuente) November 20, 2012

Gonna miss Coach Tedford #Cal

— Justin Forsett (@JForsett) November 20, 2012

Blessed to have played under such a great coach in @coachtedford at CAL. Can't express how much his coaching has helped me now. #GoldenBear

— Shane Vereen (@ShaneVereen34) November 20, 2012

This hurts 😩 RT @calathletics: Jeff Tedford Relieved of Duties as Cal Football Coach ht.ly/frKx8

— cameron jordan (@camjordan94) November 20, 2012

Mike Tepper
Coach Tedford has had an undeniable impact on my life. He helped me grow into the man I am today, gave me the opportunity to obtain the best education out there, and stood behind me through trials and tribulations. I respect him immensely, and I will be forever appreciative for all he has done - as a coach, mentor, and friend.

Thank you for everything,
@CoachTedford

Colleagues

Cal fans this is not a time to be divided. Honor Coach Tedford's legacy and prepare to move forward. #rosebowlorbust

— Eddy Kleinhans (@EdwardKleinhans) November 20, 2012

Thankful for the wonderful things Jeff Tedford did for Cal, and never more inspired by the leadership of @gobearsad . Proud to be a Bear.

— Lindsay Gottlieb (@CalCoachG) November 21, 2012

Media

It all went badly for Tedford in recent years but he did more for #Cal football than any coach in the modern era.

— Ann Killion (@annkillion) November 20, 2012

Said this 2 weeks ago: Tedford built the program up to the point where Cal could feasibly attract & hire somebody worth replacing him.

— Tim Kawakami (@timkawakami) November 20, 2012

Tedford is still a hero to me, because he made Cal way better than they'd ever been, and also this: realestate.sfgate.com/sales/detail/1…

— edsbs (@edsbs) November 20, 2012

Dear Coach Tedford: Thank you for an incredible college experience. 3 Big Game wins, a triple OT upset of $C and an Insight Bowl thriller you made Cal matter again and did it with class. You will forever be a California Golden Bear. Thanks for everything. F Mack Brown!!!

— Kate Scott (@katetscott) November 20, 2012

Jeff Tedford has given Cal 11 years of excitement. Helped take our program out of the abyss & upgrade it immensely. He will always be a Bear

— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) November 20, 2012

@goldenblogs I'll miss the fighting Tedfords. My tie dye Ted head shirt is now a collector's item

— Rece Davis (@ESPN_ReceDavis) November 20, 2012