Golden Nuggets: More on the Future of Cal Athletics

Now in Germany. As you can see I’m pretty late today. I was definitely distracted by the heartbreaking news coming out of Barcelona. I was literally just there three days ago. My heart goes out to all affected.

Athletics

• Jon Wilner reports that Cal will begin searching for a new AD soon rather than wait for Mike Williams contract to expire next year.
• Mike Williams reflects on his time as AD with Ryan Gorcey.
• Gorcey also interviewed new chancellor Carol Christ about the reports of possibly removing Edwards Stadium.

Football

• In the video (I can’t embed it, so click on the link) you can learn more about Cal football player Siulagisipai Fuimaono’s road to Cal.
• Vic Enwere made the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award watch list, given to the best running back with Texas ties in Division I football.
• Cal hopes for “another” miracle from new defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter.
• With this eligibility still uncertain, Brandon McIlwain keeps impressing the team.
• Video press conferences with Justin Wilcox, Beau Baldwin, and Charlie Ragle from Rivals.
• Cal is ending their free football tickets for freshmen program.

Misc.

• NFL: The Daily Cal praises Marshawn Lynch for his activism.
• NFL: The Daily Cal recaps Week 1 of NFL preseason action for Cal alums including Jared Goff, Chad Hansen, and Khalfani Muhammad.
• NBA: Jabari Bird officially signs with the Boston Celtics with a two-way contract! Congrats.
• WBB: Cal defeated New Zealand Premier during their current tour of Australia/NZ.
• BVB: Earlier this summer beach volleyball player Iya Lindahl played in a tournament in Sicily, Italy. Check out the recap of her adventure here.
• MSOC: Senior Jose Carrera-Garcia made the preseason All-Pac-12 list.
• WSOC: The Daily Cal’s women soccer preview.
• WSOC: From the summer Cal Sports Quarterly, a look at Haley Lukas and her work volunteering with the Special Olympics.
• TRACK: John Lawson has been great on the field but he also excels in creative writing.
• FHOC: The field hockey team has been picked to finish 3rd in the America East coaches poll.
• MPOLO: The defending champs are back in camp! Be sure to watch them this season.
• WCREW: Do you have what it takes to be on the women’s rowing team? They’re looking for walkons!

Thank you for reading. Stay safe. Go Bears.