FINALLY, A WR!!! Sounds like a stud out of Fullerton JC@! So what does he have - three to play two?

totally evident we needed wr's as much as any other position on the field. We only had Noa as a really dependable skill player other than Laird out of the backfield. Great get!

Don't forget Jordan Duncan!

Hopefully he will have production commensurate with his measurables, unlike Jeremy Ross.

We can use all the Jeremy Rosses we can get right now. NFL player, dynamic returner, versatile weapon, etc. Only 6 college TD's, but would've been our best skill player this year (with apologies to Laird) & easily our most frightening weapon. If he matches Ross' TD count over his career, I'll consider that a win.

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We can use all the Jeremy Rosses we can get right now. NFL player, dynamic returner, versatile weapon, etc. Only 6 college TD's, but would've been our best skill player this year (with apologies to Laird) & easily our most frightening weapon. If he matches Ross' TD count over his career, I'll consider that a win.

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6 TD catches in 24 games (plus possible bowls)? That is not a lot. I would expect much more.....

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alarsuel said:

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We can use all the Jeremy Rosses we can get right now. NFL player, dynamic returner, versatile weapon, etc. Only 6 college TD's, but would've been our best skill player this year (with apologies to Laird) & easily our most frightening weapon. If he matches Ross' TD count over his career, I'll consider that a win.

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6 TD catches in 24 games (plus possible bowls)? That is not a lot. I would expect much more.....

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Ross had 57 receptions and 3 receiving TDs in 36 games over 4 years (including redshirting as a freshman).

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71Bear said:

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alarsuel said:

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We can use all the Jeremy Rosses we can get right now. NFL player, dynamic returner, versatile weapon, etc. Only 6 college TD's, but would've been our best skill player this year (with apologies to Laird) & easily our most frightening weapon. If he matches Ross' TD count over his career, I'll consider that a win.

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6 TD catches in 24 games (plus possible bowls)? That is not a lot. I would expect much more.....

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Ross had 57 receptions and 3 receiving TDs in 36 games over 4 years (including redshirting as a freshman).

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Reinforces my point even more...

Jesus, let the kid get to Cal and let him play before you Negative Nancies dig in. Who knows how the kid will do but I hope well and wish him the best. Also glad the FB staff is doing their job. Nice pick-up.

In light of the fact that Cal has made its desperation for WRs known, there is something SERIOUSLY wrong with BB, NE, BT, or all of the above, when Cal cannot recruit a second WR out of high school and has to scramble last minute to offer backup JC options.

I support every player that commits to CAL but the fact of the matter is the offensive staff is probably batting a buck fifty this recruiting season (consistent with the last 2 seasons).

Perhaps the HS WRs left on the board are too raw/wrong size, etc. Wilcox knows he needs difference makers now.

MB - Any idea when Trevon Clark will be announcing?

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They could've easily landed another hs receiver or two that they liked but they prioritized guys who they thought could contribute in 2019 with the lack of experience returning.

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I like the staff understands the need and addressed it. Is he a Spring enrollee?

Great news! Welcome to Cal!

WRs: replace Wharton and Ways
Duncan
Noa
Hawkins
Remigio
Jawaun
Clark?
Young
Polk

TE: replace Bunting Hudson
Mcastles
Reinwold

RB: replace Laird
Dancey
Brown
Adams
Collins
Brooks

FB: replace MM
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Potentially net better with some healthy FY playing time

Whose our punter next year? Isn't Coutts a senior?

Welcome to Cal! I love this commit, thrilled to have him on board.

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Perhaps the HS WRs left on the board are too raw/wrong size, etc. Wilcox knows he needs difference makers now.

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Agree. If JW recruits a HS player it will be at least 2 years. Maybe 3 before he can significantly contribute.
If he recruits a JC player who can start in time for Spring practice he can contribute immediately.
Cal needs help on Offense NOW. RIGHT NOW!!!

Is Brandon Singleton expected to return next season? I wonder why he didn't get any snaps this year with all the injuries at wide receiver.

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In light of the fact that Cal has made its desperation for WRs known, there is something SERIOUSLY wrong with BB, NE, BT, or all of the above, when Cal cannot recruit a second WR out of high school and has to scramble last minute to offer backup JC options.

I support every player that commits to CAL but the fact of the matter is the offensive staff is probably batting a buck fifty this recruiting season (consistent with the last 2 seasons).

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I disagree. The staff recognized the need for an IMMEDIATE upgrade at the offensive skill positions and got...
+ a JC running back who looks good
+ a transfer QB who looks at least as good as what we have now (hopefully Garbers 2019 will be better than this year, too)
+ probably at least 2 JC WRs and perhaps a "mystery transfer" WR who will hopefully contribute right away

I call this problem solving. We made it back to 7-5. If we can now keep that as a floor, instead of a ceiling, the top preps will start coming.

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rafterfan180 said:

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In light of the fact that Cal has made its desperation for WRs known, there is something SERIOUSLY wrong with BB, NE, BT, or all of the above, when Cal cannot recruit a second WR out of high school and has to scramble last minute to offer backup JC options.

I support every player that commits to CAL but the fact of the matter is the offensive staff is probably batting a buck fifty this recruiting season (consistent with the last 2 seasons).

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I disagree. The staff recognized the need for an IMMEDIATE upgrade at the offensive skill positions and got...
+ a JC running back who looks good
+ a transfer QB who looks at least as good as what we have now (hopefully Garbers 2019 will be better than this year, too)
+ probably at least 2 JC WRs and perhaps a "mystery transfer" WR who will hopefully contribute right away

I call this problem solving. We made it back to 7-5. If we can now keep that as a floor, instead of a ceiling, the top preps will start coming.

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If I was a fan or coach of another Pac-12 school, I am QUIVERING in my boots. Oh man that sounds super scary and too good to be true. Keep sugarcoating the current state of affairs on offense and drinking the koolaid.

We haven't even started talking about the mass exodus on offense yet. Your koolaid tells you to respond that those kids wouldn't see the field anyway, but somehow you're so certain that Deshawn Collins, Jawaun Johnson, and Trevon Clark (handed to Cal on a silver platter and STILL has resisted committing) will. Well put your money where your mouth is and let's see next November.

This is target list early in the cycle as compiled by Moonpod:

QB--Hank Bachmeier 4*; Jayden Daniels 4*
RB--Austin Jones 4* and ?Sean Dollars 4*?George Holani 3*?
WR--Kyle Ford 4*, ?Mycah Pittman 4*?, ?Joseph Ngata 4*?, Drake London 3*-- Colby Bowman 3* (Furd Commit)
TE--Ethan Rae 4*, Brayden Liebrock 3*, Patrick Herbert 3*, Jude Wolfe 3*,Isaiah Foskey 4*
OT--Enokk Vimahi 4*, Jason Rodriguez 4* and??? Sean Rhyan 4*? Sataoa Laumea NR? Zachary Teter NR?
OG--Ben Coleman 3*, McCade Mettauer 3*, Duke Clemens 3*(or is he on D?) and???Caeden Wallace 4*? Elijah Unutoa NR?

There's probably a list mid-cycle full of whiffs as well.

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Jesus, let the kid get to Cal and let him play before you Negative Nancies dig in. Who knows how the kid will do but I hope well and wish him the best. Also glad the FB staff is doing their job. Nice pick-up.

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No, I am really happy about the pick-up. We need more JC players like him. I was only giving the facts on Jeremy Ross's lack of production at WR at Cal despite being a phenomenal athlete and future NFL player.

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Another Bear said:

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Jesus, let the kid get to Cal and let him play before you Negative Nancies dig in. Who knows how the kid will do but I hope well and wish him the best. Also glad the FB staff is doing their job. Nice pick-up.

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No, I am really happy about the pick-up. We need more JC players like him. I was only giving the facts on Jeremy Ross's lack of production at WR at Cal despite being a phenomenal athlete and future NFL player.

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Does anyone have that video where Jeremy carried a pile of Wazzu defenders for like 20 yards?

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Another Bear said:

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Jesus, let the kid get to Cal and let him play before you Negative Nancies dig in. Who knows how the kid will do but I hope well and wish him the best. Also glad the FB staff is doing their job. Nice pick-up.

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No, I am really happy about the pick-up. We need more JC players like him. I was only giving the facts on Jeremy Ross's lack of production at WR at Cal despite being a phenomenal athlete and future NFL player.

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Agree, more JC players and it appears the staff is on board. They picked up the #1 OLB/edge rusher (Deng). Got this kid, Collins from CCSF/Grant and Modster from UCLA/JC. All those guys should contribute right away and were already on the FBS track or close. Juco guys are one advantage Cal holds and it should be leveraged. Very nice haul. feels like a little momentum. Excellent haul.