Azzinaro has a long time association with Kelly. That was always a possibility if Kelly got back into coaching. Baldwin came to Cal in part because he wanted to broaden his coaching background in hopes of landing a HC job in D1. So both (Baldwin still at Cal as of now) would not be unexpected moves given their individual situations. JW was able to attract a good group for last season, but some of that was circumstance. Greatwood was let go by Taggart, Azz by the 49ers and Kelly sat out the year, Baldwin as he wanted greater exposure etc.82gradDLSdad said:
Boy, Wilcox has his work cut out for him. One sub-par (good for this current Cal program, I guess) and he is on the verge of losing a second, good assistant. You expect the coaching losses when you are successful but not when you haven't even got there yet. I hope Wilcox has great contacts and some money to work with or this will end like it always does.
bluehenbear said:
OK, who's going to apply?
https://uacareers.com/postings/25961
Only 40 hours a week!
Gotta pass a fingerprint background check, tho
B.A. Bearacus said:
The Baldwin rule is like the new Rooney rule: Baldwin has to be interviewed (in real life or cyber) for an open head coaching position before it's given to someone else.
ducky23 said:
I assume the raiders fulfilled the Rooney rule? Would've hated to be that guy interviewed. Probably lasted 2 mins.
It's a sign that Wilcox hires good coaches and should build confidence that the Toler hire (not proven as a recruiter or RB coach) is a good one.82gradDLSdad said:
Boy, Wilcox has his work cut out for him. One sub-par (good for this current Cal program, I guess) and he is on the verge of losing a second, good assistant. You expect the coaching losses when you are successful but not when you haven't even got there yet. I hope Wilcox has great contacts and some money to work with or this will end like it always does.
Yogi Bear said:It's a sign that Wilcox hires good coaches and should build confidence that the Toler hire (not proven as a recruiter or RB coach) is a good one.82gradDLSdad said:
Boy, Wilcox has his work cut out for him. One sub-par (good for this current Cal program, I guess) and he is on the verge of losing a second, good assistant. You expect the coaching losses when you are successful but not when you haven't even got there yet. I hope Wilcox has great contacts and some money to work with or this will end like it always does.
82gradDLSdad said:Yogi Bear said:It's a sign that Wilcox hires good coaches and should build confidence that the Toler hire (not proven as a recruiter or RB coach) is a good one.82gradDLSdad said:
Boy, Wilcox has his work cut out for him. One sub-par (good for this current Cal program, I guess) and he is on the verge of losing a second, good assistant. You expect the coaching losses when you are successful but not when you haven't even got there yet. I hope Wilcox has great contacts and some money to work with or this will end like it always does.
Tedford's first set of assistants were good. The rest, not so much.
Source?Cave Bear said:
It's reported that Baldwin and the Troy head coach Neal Brown have interviewed for the job
http://www.beardownwildcats.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=4877&start=700oskirules said:Source?Cave Bear said:
It's reported that Baldwin and the Troy head coach Neal Brown have interviewed for the job
Cal_79 said:82gradDLSdad said:Yogi Bear said:It's a sign that Wilcox hires good coaches and should build confidence that the Toler hire (not proven as a recruiter or RB coach) is a good one.82gradDLSdad said:
Boy, Wilcox has his work cut out for him. One sub-par (good for this current Cal program, I guess) and he is on the verge of losing a second, good assistant. You expect the coaching losses when you are successful but not when you haven't even got there yet. I hope Wilcox has great contacts and some money to work with or this will end like it always does.
Tedford's first set of assistants were good. The rest, not so much.
I once ate at a really good restaurant. Later on I ate at a bad one. Therefore, the only logical conclusion is that all subsequent restaurants suck...
Sumlin was originally a top candidate. Wants too much money for himself and staff so they backed away. Also he is a very likely candidate to move at the earliest opportunity to a job in the Big 12 or SEC. I doubt seriously they are back to square 1 either. They could very easily make a choice today or tomorrow. The coaches convention ends tonight, the recruiting window opens tomorrow and OVs commence again this weekend. Arizona would love a coach this week.Polodad said:
Pre-mature call on Sumlin. AZ board back to square one with many names in the discussion, including Baldwin.
They did and he is "actively" seeking a job. But he does not need the money for this season, he can afford to wait for a great opportunity. If Arizona was willing to increase the assistant salary pool etc that opportunity could be there. There are some who feel he is intentionally providing roadblocks to his hiring, but of course if he can get a sweet deal then he would take it.going4roses said:
Sumlin and Tate could have been explosive and imo worth the reach perhaps
But didn't A&m cash out sumlin on the way out the door?
Cal_79 said:82gradDLSdad said:Yogi Bear said:It's a sign that Wilcox hires good coaches and should build confidence that the Toler hire (not proven as a recruiter or RB coach) is a good one.82gradDLSdad said:
Boy, Wilcox has his work cut out for him. One sub-par (good for this current Cal program, I guess) and he is on the verge of losing a second, good assistant. You expect the coaching losses when you are successful but not when you haven't even got there yet. I hope Wilcox has great contacts and some money to work with or this will end like it always does.
Tedford's first set of assistants were good. The rest, not so much.
I once ate at a really good restaurant. Later on I ate at a bad one. Therefore, the only logical conclusion is that all subsequent restaurants suck...
Big C said:
I'm assuming Wilcox has put a lot of thought into what he might do if we need a new OC all of a sudden?
"Been asked to interview" does not equal "has interviewed or wants the job", of course...Quote:
Arizona: Sources tell FootballScoop a number of coaches have been asked to interview over the past few days including Kevin Sumlin, Neal Brown, Mark Helfrich, Jedd Fisch, Marcel Yates, Beau Baldwin & another former coach who currently is a TV / media presence. We hear a decision is expected in the coming days. Will update as more is clear.
But for some rare exceptions talented assistant coaches leave to move up. It's the curse that comes with making good hires. I think the best we can hope for is that Baldwin is still an attractive candidate next year - that means our offense was good in 2018 - and that Baldwin's experience at Cal was good enough that he'd consider returning as HC whenever Wilcox eventually leaves (hopefully not for a long time).going4roses said:
Explain?
UrsaMajor said:
FWIW, latest rumor on BearDown--Rick Nueweasel is a candidate! Their Board is in full meltdown at that prospect.
Agree, no reason to freak out. However, if he leaves, that would give us a 4th OC in four years and that makes it difficult for our experienced "core" to play with the confidence they need to get us the 7+ wins that will begin to turn this program around.Uthaithani said:
I'm not freaking out either way on this one. I think he might be a better HC than OC and last season's offense is very easily replaceable, he didn't exactly work magic. It would be nice if he stuck around and could be HC at Cal when the time is right, but we'll be okay either way.
