[OutsiderFan]

I believe Justin Wilcox is a very good coach, or at least had it in him to be. I also believe that what happens to all coaches at Cal - other than the ones who get hired away like Bruce Snyder and Steve Mariucci or fired like Tom Holme - is they are what Cal fans frustrated with the university's stance toward football, call "Cal'd."

This means they are made comfortable with mediocrity and indifference to winning. Coaches who win a little get massive guaranteed contracts and are lauded by the fan base. There is no pressure to perform at all. It's easy to slide into your comfort zone. Sound familiar?

Wilcox turned down Oregon for Cal. Maybe Cal feeds his soul, but nobody who is all about winning is picking Cal over Oregon.

[OutsiderFan]

I believe Justin Wilcox is a very good coach, or at least had it in him to be. I also believe that what happens to all coaches at Cal - other than the ones who get hired away like Bruce Snyder and Steve Mariucci or fired like Tom Holme - is they are what Cal fans frustrated with the university's stance toward football, call "Cal'd."

This means they are made comfortable with mediocrity and indifference to winning. Coaches who win a little get massive guaranteed contracts and are lauded by the fan base. There is no pressure to perform at all. It's easy to slide into your comfort zone. Sound familiar?

Wilcox turned down Oregon for Cal. Maybe Cal feeds his soul, but nobody who is all about winning is picking Cal over Oregon.