In Reply to: How do we know he didn't try? posted by TJJ on September 07, 2026 at 17:36:31
on December 4th. He had time to talk to a # of candidates.
"...Lupoi did not make quick, cold hires. He explained that throughout his career, with an eye on someday becoming a head coach, he kept a list of coaches he expected to eventually hire to his staff.
Those were the guys (Somerville and Hutchings) who were at the top of the list,” Lupoi said."
Maybe 1 or both of Cal's new coordinators will do great at Cal. But as I mentioned before, I acknowledge the value of Chesney bringing to UCLA Kennedy, his OC, and Hitschler, his DC, from JMU. Experienced coordinators that Chesney has worked with.