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Former Raiders quarterback joins Cal's coaching staff
Update (Jan. 23, 12:39 p.m.): Cal officially names Marques Tuiasosopo as passing game coordinator/QBs coach. *** It looks as though Marques Tuiasosopo is heading back to the Pac-12, again. The former Rose Bowl MVP and Washington quarterback has reportedly been added to the coaching staff at Cal under new head coach Justin Wilcox. The news was first reported by Bruin…
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Report: Harbaugh, Michigan to spend final week of spring practice in Italy
Undeterred by recent NCAA legislation, Jim Harbaugh is reportedly going international. As noted by the Detroit Free Press, a post on Rivals affiliate TheWolverine.com reports that Michigan is planning to spend the final week of football spring practice in Rome, Italy. The team would not only practice several times on Italian soil, but would allow the team to visit the sights in the...
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Harbaugh reprimanded by Big Ten, Michigan fined $10,000
Jim Harbaugh ripped Big Ten officiating following Saturday’s 30-27 double overtime loss to Ohio State, and you know what they say: every coach ripping officials is met with an equal and opposite reaction from the league office. On Monday, the Big Ten announced a public reprimand and fine for Harbaugh and Michigan. The outburst will set back the maize and blue $10,000....
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Report: Ex-Cal head coach close to taking job at Fresno State
Over the past few days, speculation has been growing that Jeff Tedford could be Fresno State’s top target in its search for a new head coach. While nothing is finalized, it appears to be headed in that general direction. FootballScoop.com is reporting Wednesday afternoon that “Tedford is closing in on a deal to become Fresno State’s next head coach.”...
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Has Lamar Jackson already locked up the 2016 Heisman Trophy?
They say you can’t win the Heisman Trophy in September or even October. But, can you win it the first Saturday in November? Lamar Jackson is testing that theory to its limits. Entering Week 10, the Louisville quarterback was the overwhelming favorite for this year’s Heisman. Exiting it? If overwhelminger is a word it’s apt on this day as...
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Cal's Dykes calls out Pac-12 schedule makers after loss to USC
The Pac-12 schedule makers started the final nail in Cal’s Week 9 coffin. USC’s offense proceeded to drive it all the home. Behind a career night for both Ronald Jones and Sam Darnold, the Trojans jumped out to a 28-10 halftime and ultimately cruised to a 45-24 win. Both Jones and Darnold set career highs on the night, the...
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Harbaugh could make over $10M in 2016, more than Saban
When USA Today released their annual series on college football coaching salaries, it wasn’t a complete shock to see Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh top the list given how much the school has invested in him since he returned to Ann Arbor from the NFL. What was a little surprising was the total compensation figure listed for the Wolverines’ head coach at...
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Colorado coach awards team with In-N-Out Burger after beating Stanford
Somewhere Mike Riley is smiling and nodding knowingly. The current Nebraska head coach had somewhat of a tradition while at Oregon State in which he would take his football team to In-N-Out Burger following a particularly big win. Picking up that burger mantle is Mike MacIntyre, who rewarded his Colorado team with a trip to the famous fast-food joint…
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Harbaugh compares Michigan star to Jim Thorpe
Editor’s Note: The above video is from the Giants’ 2012 World Series Parade. Michigan dismantled Rutgers 78-0 on Saturday in a game that was only surprising when it came to the lopsidedness of the final box score. After the game, head coach Jim Harbaugh was asked about the play of all-everything athlete Jabrill Peppers, who was playing back in his…
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USC names redshirt freshman as starting quarterback vs Utah
Following last week’s lifeless 27-10 loss to Stanford, USC head coach Clay Helton revealed Monday evening Sam Darnold will start at quarterback for the Trojans Saturday at Utah. Max Browne started the first three games for USC, including Saturday’s Stanford debacle. He completed 18-of-28 passes for 191 yards before giving way to Darnold, who hit 5-of-7 throws for 45 yards…