04-30-2012, 07:58 PM
Seems clear that 5-7 years ago things were GREAT at UCB. The wins were plentiful and the recruit classes were getting better and better. Oh, and there was that Big Game win streak thing.
However, since that time, ~2007, the recruiting classes have found a plateau at the #20-#30 level. The losses have climbed, and most of the teams with comparable talent in the conference have learned how to beat Tedford.
Has UCB really performed that far below their potential based on the recruiting rankings? Probably not. UCB has pretty much been a team ranked in the 25-40 range, just a touch below their rankings. Teams that finish in the top 40 routinely sport future NFL draft picks. So no inconsistencies there. IMHO.
However, it has become clear that Tedford is struggling to put together that year of magic with solid wins over Oregon, SC and Stanford. Ohhhhh. :( And generally while a loss is a loss, the UCB squad seems to find ways to look terrible in those higher profile games.
But what to do? The Tedford contract is a killer, and the AD is going to have most of its financial resources and best donors dedicated to fighting to hide the problems that are emerging from the 1/2 billion dollar tribute to excessive government spending.
However, since that time, ~2007, the recruiting classes have found a plateau at the #20-#30 level. The losses have climbed, and most of the teams with comparable talent in the conference have learned how to beat Tedford.
Has UCB really performed that far below their potential based on the recruiting rankings? Probably not. UCB has pretty much been a team ranked in the 25-40 range, just a touch below their rankings. Teams that finish in the top 40 routinely sport future NFL draft picks. So no inconsistencies there. IMHO.
However, it has become clear that Tedford is struggling to put together that year of magic with solid wins over Oregon, SC and Stanford. Ohhhhh. :( And generally while a loss is a loss, the UCB squad seems to find ways to look terrible in those higher profile games.
But what to do? The Tedford contract is a killer, and the AD is going to have most of its financial resources and best donors dedicated to fighting to hide the problems that are emerging from the 1/2 billion dollar tribute to excessive government spending.