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The Sonny Dykes Era Begins At Cal
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March 2, 2013
Sonny Dykes contract details!
California Golden Bears head coach Sonny Dykes is set to earn $9.7 million over a five-year deal. Find out the terms of Dykes's deal and the bonuses he can make through strong academic and athletic performance by his Cal football team.
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February 1, 2013
Sonny Dykes opens up
Sonny Dykes talks about what the first few weeks of being the California Golden Bears football head coach have been like!
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January 23, 2013
Cal hires their final assistant coach
Sonny Dykes has hired his final assistant for the Cal coaching staff. Southern Miss TE/ST coach Garret Chachere will coach defensive ends. Zach Yenser was also officially hired to coach the offensive line.
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January 10, 2013
Cal football schedule released for 2013
Cal has plenty of tough teams they play in 2013 like Northwestern, Ohio State, Oregon and Stanford, but a not too awful schedule, with seven of the first ten games at home.
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January 7, 2013
More Cal coaching staff updates
The California Golden Bears have hired most of their new coaches. Let's take a look at some of the other details and other moves on the operations and administrative staff.
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January 4, 2013
Cal has found their offensive line coach
The California Golden Bears have reportedly agreed to bring on Louisiana Tech offensive assistant Zach Yenser on as the new offensive line coach. This will be Yenser's first stint as O-line coach at any major program.
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December 27, 2012
SBNation Grades All FBS Coaching Hires, Cal Gets B
SBNation hands out grades to all 26 teams hiring coaches this offseason.
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December 26, 2012
Q&A with Viva The Matadors About Sonny Dykes
New Cal football coach Sonny Dykes spent many years as an assistant coach at Texas Tech. Texas Tech's SBN blog, Viva the Matadors, answers CGB's questions about the Red Raiders' experience with Dykes on staff.
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December 23, 2012
Has Cal found their offensive line coach?
Has Sonny Dykes found his offensive line coach? Cal appears to be targeting Texas Tech interim head coach Chris Thomsen.
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December 20, 2012
Cal reportedly hires Barry Sacks as D-line coach
The California Golden Bears continue to round out their coaching staff, as Andy Buh will bring Nevada defensive line coach Barry Sacks with him in the same capacity at Cal.
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December 19, 2012
It's always Sonny in California! Open practices!
Sonny Dykes continues to say things that should please the Cal fanbase, like open practices, open injuries, and embracing the University brand. Dykes also announced the hiring of Andy Buh as defensive coordinator.
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December 19, 2012
Film Analysis of the Dykes-Franklin Diamond Pt. II
This is the second of two analyses of how the Sonny Dykes/Tony Franklin offense uses the diamond formation in the red zone. Today we look at how they fake the run to open up the field.
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December 18, 2012
A Film Analysis of Sonny Dykes' Diamond Formation
This is the first of two analyses of how the Sonny Dykes/Tony Franklin offense uses the diamond formation in the red zone. Here we look at how they use Texas A&M's defensive alignments against them to put Tech's skill players in one-on-one matchups.
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December 16, 2012
How are players reacting to the Sonny Dykes hire?
How did players and alumni react to the hire of Sonny Dykes and his coaching staff and the release of Ron Gould?
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December 16, 2012
Reports: Andy Buh For DC; Bringing Randy Stewart
If it is on the internet, IT HAS TO BE TRUE!
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December 15, 2012
Mark Tommerdahl to coach special teams, inside WRs
Sonny Dykes brings another La Tech coach, hiring Mark Tommerdahl to lead the Cal special teams and the inside receivers.
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December 14, 2012
Pierre Ingram officially named as RB Coach!
Cal has now admitted officially what everybody pretty much already knew!
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December 14, 2012
Talking With Auburn Fans About Tony Franklin!
This guy is our new Offensive Coordinator. Let's learn more about him from other fans who have had the Tony Franklin experience!
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December 13, 2012
Is Sonny Dykes a perfect fit for Cal?
Cal head coach Sonny Dykes seems to be a perfect fit for his new job in Berkeley.
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December 12, 2012
Dykes Debate Pt 1: Is Sonny The Right Man For Cal?
Two men enter, then both leave after a mutually respectful conversation about the direction of the Cal football program. TO THE EXTREME!
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December 11, 2012
Mark Tommerdahl To Be Cal Special Teams Coach
Louisiana Tech coach Mark Tommerdahl will be joining Cal definitely as the special teams coach and maybe also as inside receivers coach.
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December 11, 2012
Ron Gould, Tedford assts not returning
Sonny Dykes will not bring back Cal running back coach Ron Gould, offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Jim Michalzcik, wide receivers coach Wes Chandler, quarterback coach Marcus Arroyo, and secondary coach Ashley Ambrose.
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December 10, 2012
This post is hotter than a turtle riding a canoe!
It's not insulting, because I have a southern friend! We met at the Cracker Barrel
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