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How did Twitter react to the hiring of new Cal head coach Justin Wilcox?
Ron Rivera had some very impressive things to say.
Met Coach Wilcox years ago & witnessed his passion, dedication & desire to learn to be a great coach. CalFootball is in good hands. #GoBears https://t.co/Mm4XF77pCO
— Ron Rivera (@RiverboatRonHC) January 15, 2017
Despite the firing of his head coach at Cal in the process of the new hire, Jared Goff showed instant support for Wilcox.
#GoBears https://t.co/Dl18FwGKD2
— Jared Goff (@JaredGoff16) January 15, 2017
Ryan Riddle was one of Cal’s best pass-rushing performers when
He was Cal's LB coach while I was there. Very positive attitude and a hardworking coach who earns the respect of his players. Excited. https://t.co/TbhOfs5c77
— Ryan Riddle (@Ryan_Riddle) January 15, 2017
Justin Forsett was very excited about the prospect of Wilcox returning to the Bears.
My Cal Bear family do we have any news on Coach Wilcox I think he would do an amazing job loved my time with him my freshman year!
— Justin Forsett (@JForsett) January 13, 2017
Welcome back Coach Wilcox!! #GoBears https://t.co/ckuTwV5lbt
— Justin Forsett (@JForsett) January 15, 2017
Wide receiver Geoff MacArthur remembers Wilcox as a linebackers coach.
Perfect hire for Cal!! Who better to lead us back to greatness than Coach JW?! Now let's grab a few more big time 2017 recruits!! #GOBEARS https://t.co/sTc7IVYAtH
— Geoff McArthur (@CoachMcArthur6) January 13, 2017
Lorenzo Alexander remembers the good times with Wilcox.
@GoldenBlogs crazy they don't know it's about to get a lot better under Wilcox especially on D
— Lorenzo Alexander (@onemangang97) January 15, 2017
Here’s Kicker Tyler Fredrickson
My old coach. MANY of us ball alumns are VERY happy about this. Great work, Mike Williams. @CalATHLETICS @CalFootball #JustinWilcox https://t.co/ebbIvuXOQc
— Tyler Fredrickson (@TheTFreddy) January 13, 2017
This Mike Silver tweet was retweeted by Cal football alum David Seawright and Marvin Philip. Others like Brandon Mebane and Francis Blay-Miezah retweeted the Cal Athletics announcement.
I've heard from a lot of people who are thrilled with the @CalFootball hire of Justin Wilcox. One is the best QB on the planet. #GoBears
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) January 13, 2017
And there appear to be hints that Aaron Rodgers is on board too!
I've heard from a lot of people who are thrilled with the @CalFootball hire of Justin Wilcox. One is the best QB on the planet. #GoBears
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) January 13, 2017
Obviously it’s unfair to compare the amount of support Cal alum are giving Wilcox (a former Cal coach) than they did with Sonny Dykes, but it seems like Wilcox is hitting the ground running in a way Dykes never was able to with the Young Golds.
Is this a galvanizing moment for Bear Territory?
(Later in the week we’ll be gathering the Twitter reaction from all the current players and commits! Stay tuned!)