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Davis Webb was introduced to the media yesterday as the new starting quarterback for Cal, ending a quick transfer turnaround from his time at Texas Tech. Time to learn more about Webb’s journey to Cal.
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Webb had a solid freshman season at Texas Tech before injuries and quarterback battles forced him into a non-permanent starting role. Here’s what Webb and head coach Sonny Dykes had to say about the announcement:
Dykes: Davis "came in and really had an understanding of what we wanted to do offensively. ... His preparation was really unparalleled."
— Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) August 4, 2016
- Dykes says Webb does really well at throwing to a spot rather than to a receiver, which is precisely what you’d expect from a well-trained Air Raid quarterback.
- Dykes also is a big fan of Webb’s arm, although he was quick to point out there’s more to being a quarterback than having a big arm.
Dykes on Webb: "We have complete confidence in him and his ability to lead our team."
— Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) August 4, 2016
- Webb spoke a little bit about how his father influenced him to become the quarterback he is.
Webb on father's career as a coach: "The best players were always the hardest workers. I took a note of that at a young age."
— Ryan Gorcey (@RGBearTerritory) August 4, 2016
Webb on father's career as a coach: "The best players were always the hardest workers. I took a note of that at a young age."
— Ryan Gorcey (@RGBearTerritory) August 4, 2016
- Webb has been a film junkie since he arrived at Cal, watching spring practice and scrimmages at least three times over, and has been at the office every day by 6:30 or 7.
- Webb was also extremely complementary of his main competition for the starting quarterback job, including Chase Forrest and Ross Bowers.
Webb on Bowers: "I think Ross has really improved a ton from spring until now. ... I think he's going to be a great QB for Cal."
— Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) August 4, 2016
Webb said he's been hanging out almost every day at Forrest's house, along with Ooms, Rockett, Hudson, etc.
— Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) August 4, 2016
- And as has been mentioned before, Webb chatted about how he had been in close contact with Jared Goff since making the decision to transfer.
Webb said Goff was one of the first people he contacted when he started considering Cal.
— Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) August 4, 2016
Webb has known @JaredGoff16 since the 2012 Elite 11, said the former #Cal QB was the first guy he contacted when he started to consider Cal
— Ryan Gorcey (@RGBearTerritory) August 4, 2016
Cal fans, your thoughts on Webb winning the job?