southseasbear said:
6956bear said:
Big C said:
72CalBear said:
Today the LA press is noting some recruitment drama, as expected, from some Bruin commits. They have had several de-commits before Mora was fired, and some more are doing the typical fence sitting. With early signing starting in a month, Ucla may have to commit to a coach soon. This could also affect the current players - What happens to their position coaches and assistants with a new HC? Rosen has stated that he respected and liked Mora a lot and that may in fact be enough for him to pass for a zillion yards to get to a bowl game. But like a certain Stanford running back we knew so well, will he actually forego play in the Toilet Bowl to stay healthy for the NFL??
We know from experience that rarely are more than 1-2 Assistant Coaches retained when there is a new Head Coach. The new guy wants to bring in his own people. Possible exception: When the HC is promoted from within.
As UCLA has, historically been our #1 recruiting rival, this is a great chance to skim off a few of their commits.
A big concern for Cal will be how many staff members are still on Cals staff by December signing date. Baldwin could be at OSU (Edwards likely to go with him). Azzinaro is very likely to join Chip wherever he ends up (my guess is Chip will be at UCLA). And Greatwood has coached with Chip in the past as well. Cal already needs a 10th assistant and may be on the hunt for several others by Dec 1.
So, that leads to the inevitable (on this Board) question: If Azzinaro leaves, what would we think about the possibility of hiring Tosh Lupoi to replace him?
Its troll bait to respond to this idea I know. But a part if me wants us to offer him so we can have hard evidence that plays out this facination with. He either delivers as fantasized or he does less than that or worse. Either way the spell is forever broken. A no lose situation given we would be facing substantial restaffing anyway if we lose Azz, Greatwood, Baldwin Edwards, Alexander.
Second, do you think he woukd accept DL and not want TDs job as DC? Woukd TD or JW want TL?
To be clear I am a never-Lupoi guy. BUT in an armageddonish sich like the ones being suggested theres a rare opportunity to slay this dragon issue.