Endorsing Tedford for head coach
(Written by kencraw)
Sorry for the lack of posts. It’s been busy. Plus, I was pretty frustrated after my awesome OTRH podcast I recorded on the way home from Stanford Stadium turned out to be missing from my digital recorder when I went to import it on Sunday. Plus, my Tivo from some inexplicable reason didn’t record the game. Technology revolted against me!
In any case, I know this isn’t a revolutionary thought, but I think Tedford is our guy and is doing a fine job. When I think about what I wanted from him this season, he’s met just about every one of those goals:
- Bowl Eligible: Check
- Offensive improvement, particularly at QB: Not so clear early, but after watching Maynard against Stanford and the overall offensive improvement, Check
- Continue to operate with integrity: Check
- Give reasons to believe there will be improvement in future seasons: This team has shown a lot of potential from young guys who are getting better every week, Check
What’s becoming more clear is the recruits we were getting 2007 to 2009, were just not the best and right kids. Now that the SAHPC is effectively complete and the stadium renovation is 50% done, the recruits are giving Cal a better look. The 2010 and 2011 classes were much better and the young guys who have played have looked really good.
Add to that the reunited coaching staff and the improvement in the team as the season has wore on and I’ve got a lot of reasons to believe that the Bears are on the right track. 2012 will be better than 2011. 2013 and 2014 are our shots at getting to the Rose Bowl with Tedford at the helm. Mark my words.
Go Bears!
November 26th, 2011 at 9:05 am
I’m inclined to agree with you, Ken. There have been some depressing moments over the past few years, and it was looking like this year looked like it was going to be more of the depressing same after the UCLA debacle. But, Tedford and his staff really turned things around. Maynard showed significant improvement, the O line really started jelling, and the run game really took it to the next level. It was very encouraging to see Maynard get better as the year went on. He just looks like a different guy out there.
Regardless how the bowl plays out, I think Tedford’s seat warmer can be firmly placed in the off position. 2012 should be a fun year back at Memorial–we get Oregon and the Luck-less ‘furd at home. Can’t wait.