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THE TEDFORD FILE JEFFJ TEDFORD Birthdate ...... Nov. 2, 1961 Hometown ...... Downey, Calif. HeadH Coach • 8th Season at Cal High School ...... Warren HS College ...... Fresno State ’83 n seven seasons at the year prior to his arrival. The football Bachelor’s in Physical Education the helm, Jeff Tedford renaissance rates as one of the most impressive Junior College ...... Cerritos College Ihas established turnarounds in history. Family ...... wife, Donna thet California football Tedford’s success with the California program sons, Taylor and Quinn programp not only as one has resulted in local devotion and in national ofo the top programs in attention. On the local level, Cal set overall COACHING AT CAL thet Pacifi c-10 Conference, but has also lifted the (431,437) and average (64,318) home attendance • Has posted a 59-30 (.663) record in seven Golden Bears into the national picture and remained records in 2006. Cal set a season-ticket record seasons as head coach. truet to his ideals of playing with class while excelling of 41,366 in 2007 and averaged 63,136 over six in the classroom and in the community. contests. In 2008, the Bears drew a total of 431,437 • Has led the Golden Bears to seven straight Under Tedford’s leadership, the Golden Bears fans over seven home dates for an average of winning seasons and six straight bowl have fi nished among the nation's top 25 teams in 61,634. Entering 2009, the last 31 games at games. fourf of the last fi ve seasons and also climbed into the Memorial Stadium over the past fi ve seasons have APA National top 10 for four consecutive campaigns each drawn at least 50,000 fans. • Is 6-1 in the Big Game after inheriting a fromf 2004-07. The team has played in six straight Nationally, the Golden Bears have also had seven-game losing streak in the series. bowl games for the fi rst time in history, winning each multiple candidates, most recently • Is 5-1 in bowl games with four straight wins ofo the last four and fi ve of the six appearances to with Jahvid Best among the favorites in 2009. J.J. and is the only Cal coach with more than two make Tedford the fi rst Cal mentor with more than Arrington started getting the attention of Heisman bowl victories. twot bowl victories. Cal’s 59 wins in the past seven Trophy voters on the Cal campus when he fi nished seasonss are the most in a seven-year stretch in eighth in the fi nal voting in 2004. • Has 10 wins over ranked teams - matching schools history and nearly three times as many as (2006) and DeSean Jackson (2007) were also top Cal's wins over ranked teams from the 13 thet 21 wins the Bears managed in the seven years candidates. years prior to his arrival. before Tedford's arrival; in the six years before Other national recognition has come the Bears Tedford’sT arrival, the Bears had 18 victories total. way in recent years. Alex Mack was the winner of • Cal has been among the nation's top 25 in In addition, Tedford has had 74 players recognized the 2008 Draddy Award (often referred to as the each of the last fi ve seasons and reached the asa Pac-10 All-Academic. Of the 145 seniors who Academic Heisman). The prestigious and highly AP top 10 for four consecutive campaigns from have played for Tedford, 128 (88%) have earned sought-after honor recognizes the top individual 2003-07. theirt degrees and/or gone on to NFL careers. All of in the nation for combined academic success, thist from a team which won just one game in 2001, football performance and exemplary community • 88 percent of Tedford's seniors (128 of 145 student-athletes) have earned their degrees and/or gone on to NFL careers. “This is a dream come true … I am PLAYING EXPERIENCE here to provide leadership, to create an environment for these athletes, • Honorable mention All-American at Fresno both athletically and academically, that State, where he left the school as the all-time they can fl ourish in … our team will be record holder in passing yards (4,872) and disciplined, our team will play hard, our passes (35). team will play fast, they will have a lot • Set single-season school marks in 1982 for of fun, but they will do it with class … it passing yards (2,993) and TD passes (24). will be something that you can always be proud of as Cal boosters, alumni • Accumulated a 54 percent completion rate and supporters. I have a goal and a in six seasons as a League vision that the University of California, . through hard work and dedication, can get to where we are competing for the BOWLS (12) Pac-10 championship and at a national 2008 Emerald Bowl ...... California level. I am going to put together a staff 2007 Armed Forces ...... California that is going to care for the young men 2006 ...... California both on and off the fi eld, that are great 2005 Las Vegas Bowl ...... California teachers, interested in their academics, ...... California interested in these kids in how they grow ...... California up, and that we can make an impression 2001 Fiesta Bowl ...... Oregon on their character that will last further 2000 Holiday Bowl ...... Oregon than just the University of California … 1999 ...... Oregon again, I want to let you all know just how 1998 Aloha Bowl ...... Oregon excited I am to be here, and how much 1993 Aloha Bowl ...... Fresno State 1992 Freedom Bowl ...... Fresno State of a great opportunity I believe that this is, that we can get this turned around COACHING HONORS and headed in the right direction.” - Jeff Tedford opening statement 2006 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Finalist introductory press conference 2004 Pac-10 Coach of the Year December 12, 2001 2002 Pac-10 Coach of the Year

48 BEA Football Information Guide 88% percent of the seniors to play for Tedford have earned their degrees and/or gone on to NFL careers.

it teaches so many values for young people as they move on into life – teamwork, sacrifi ce, dedication, hard work – all those things are very valuable to their futures. I’m going to be a person that they can trust and talk to while they’re here. But I really hope that when they leave, they understand that they can come back and ask me for anything and count on me in any situation.” His legendary work ethic, exemplifi ed by the well-used air mattress in his offi ce, shows the coach’s drive, which is not geared toward individual success. His true goals are success as a team and success for his student-athletes. “Jeff is the hardest worker I have ever encountered in this business,” Director of Athletics Sandy Barbour said. “He is not going to be outworked, because he believes he owes that to his student-athletes.” That relentless drive developed in Tedford as a young football player in Downey, Calif., and at Warren High School in his hometown. After a solid high school career, the undersized quarterback went on to a standout two-year stint at Cerritos leadership. In 2006, the Bears had a pair of players over the years before Tedford. Prior to 2007, Cal College and a record-setting two-year stay at collect national awards. Jackson was the recipient had never had every game in a season televised Fresno State. During his days as a Bulldog, he of the inaugural Award for the top but all 26 Cal contests in 2007 and 2008 have established several passing records, including return man in the country, while Daymeion Hughes been on TV. In fact, a total of 73 Cal games have career marks for passing yardage (4,872) and earned the , an award given in honor of been televised in seven years under Tedford. In touchdown passes (35), while earning honorable former NFL player Ronnie Lott to a defensive player the seven years prior to that, only 41 Cal games mention All-America notice in 1982 when he set which equally recognizes athletic performance and were televised. National television broadcasts have school standards for yards passing (2,993) and the personal character of the player. more than doubled in that time. TD passes (24). Not only have individuals gained recognition Despite his success, Tedford remains devoted After receiving a bachelor's degree in physical nationwide, Cal has also risen to No. 2 in the to being a mentor to the young men on his team. Pac-10 in television exposure, a dramatic increase “Football is more than a game,” he said.. “II think JEFF TEDFORD’S COACHING CHRONOLOGYGY School Year Position Record Highlights California 2008 Head Coach 9-4 Emerald Bowl champions California 2007 Head Coach 7-6 Armed Forces Bowl champions California 2006 Head Coach 10-3 Pac-10 co-champions Holiday Bowl champions California 2005 Head Coach 8-4 Las Vegas Bowl champions California 2004 Head Coach 10-2 Holiday Bowl participant Pac-10 Coach of the Year Ranked No. 9 nationally California 2003 Head Coach 8-6 Insight Bowl champions California 2002 Head Coach 7-5 Pac-10 Coach of the Year Oregon 2001 11-1 Pac-10 champions Ranked No. 2 nationally Fiesta Bowl champions Oregon 2000 Offensive Coordinator 10-2 Pac-10 co-champions Ranked No. 7 nationally Holiday Bowl champions Oregon 1999 Offensive Coordinator 9-3 Sun Bowl champions Oregon 1998 Offensive Coordinator 8-4 Aloha Bowl participant Fresno State 1997 Offensive Coordinator 6-6 Fresno State 1996 Offensive Coordinator 4-7 Fresno State 1995 Offensive Coordinator 5-7 Fresno State 1994 Offensive Coordinator 5-7-1 Fresno State 1993 Offensive Coordinator 8-4 WAC tri-champions No. 3 scoring offense nationally Aloha Bowl participant Fresno State 1992 Coach 9-4 WAC tri-champions No. 1 scoring offense nationally Freedom Bowl champions Calgary (CFL) 1991 Offensive Assistant 11-7 Grey Cup runner-up Calgary (CFL) 1990 Offensive Assistant 11-6-1 Western Division champions Calgary (CFL) 1989 Offensive Assistant 10-8

CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS FootballFtbllIf Information tiGid Guide 49 CAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS UNDER JEFF TEDFORD 2002 completion percentage (77.1, later broken), • Cal recorded its fourth straight season with TDs (7) and rushing TDs (5, later tied). at least eight victories. • Named Pac-10 Coachch of the • Beat a team ranked as high as No. 3 nation- • Named a fi nalist for Liberty Mutual Coach Year as voted by conferencenference ally for the fi rst time in 52 years with a 34-31 of the Year Award, which honors the coach coaches, becoming thehe victory in three overtimes over No. 3 USC. who best exemplifi es responsibility and third Cal coach to re-- • Defeated Washington in Berkeley for the fi rst excellence on and off the fi eld of play. ceive the honor sincee time in 28 years, with a 54-7 win the widest • Led Cal to its fi fth straight Big Game win the award’s inceptionn margin of victory by a Cal team in a confer- for the fi rst time since the club won fi ve in a in 1975. ence game in 81 years, setting a single-game row from 1919-23. • Enjoyed a six-win record for total offense with 729 yards in the • Led Bears to a perfect home record. increase from the contest. • Beat WashingtonWashington fforor ttheh fi fth straight time previous season, after droppindroppingg 19 straightstraig in the series. tying for the biggest one-year turnaround 2004 in the nation and the • Named Pac-10 Coach of ththee 200720 second largest about-t- Year for the second time,me, • Led the Bears to a face in school historyy something no other top 10 in-seasonin ranking for (the 1947 club went Cal football head the ffourthourth straistraightg campaign. 9-1 after a 2-7 seasonon coach has ever done. • Six plaplayersyers were selectedsel in the 2008 in 1946). • Reached Cal’s high- NFL DrDraftaft - a scschool-recordhool-re for the seven- • Beat three nationally rankedrankedt teamseams( (Michi-Michi- est national ranking roundround .draft. gan State, Washington and Arizona State) (No. 4) in 52 years. • Tailback rushed for 1,546 in the same season for the fi rst time in 52 • Posted school’s best yardsyards - thethe third-mostthird-most ini school history. years. regular-season record • O Openedpened the yearyear with a thrilling 45-31 victory • Scored three road victories over nationally (10-1) since 1950's over No. 1515 Tennessee on national television. ranked opponents in the same season for club was 9-0-1 in the • Also dedefeatedfeated No. 11 OregonO on the road the fi rst time in school history. regular season. with the ESPNSPN GamedayGameda crew in attendance. • Halted a 12-year victory drought in Sun • First perfect home recordord • Directed the Bears to a No. 2 ranking in the Devil Stadium, mowing down Arizona State, (5-0) in 55 years nationnation – their highesthighest rankingra since 1951. 55-38. • Most road wins (5) in • All 13 ofof Cal’sCal’s gamesgames werew televised – the • Set a modern day school record by scoring school history. fi rst time in proprogramgram hihistorys that every game 427 points in 2002 (broken in 2003) with a • Earned fi rst back-to-backack bowl tripstrips since waswas broadcast.broadcast. 35.6-point scoring average that tied for 10th 1990 and '91. best in the nation. • Set school record for total offense (492.4 2008 • Defeated Washington to snap a 19-game ypg), ranking No. 1 in the Pac-10. losing streak to the Huskies. • Broke school mark for yards per offensive • Set a record with its fourthfourth • Capped the season by registering Cal’s fi rst play (7.0), almost one yard better than old consecutive bowlbowl victory.victory. Big Game win over Stanford in eight years, standard of 6.1 in 2003. • Increased its schoolschool recordrecord runrun a 30-7 throttling of the Cardinal. • Led Pac-10 in rushing (256.8 ypg) for second of bowl appearancesarances to six.six. straight year, which were the fi rst two times • Posted a winningning record forfor 2003 since 1958. the seventh • Allowed fewest points by Cal since straight • First back-to-back winning seasons at Cal in 1968, ranking eighth nationally at 16.0 ppg. year, markingg 12 years. • Recorded fi rst back-to-back defensive shut- the fi rst time • Set school marks for total offense (6,061) outs in 36 years (38-0 at Arizona, 27-0 vs. the Golden and fi rst downs (321), as well as a modern Arizona State). Bears have had day record for scoring (457). seven straightht winningwinning • Led the Pac-10 in rushing for the fi rst time in seasons sincece CalCal had 45 years with 2,356 yards and a 168.3 per 2005 eight in a roww fromfrom game average. • Finished No. 25 in the AP and the coaches' 1918-25. • Posted fi rst bowl win at Cal in 10 years (52- poll, marking the fi rst time Cal had appeared • Increased Cal’sal’s 49) vs. Virginia Tech in the Insight Bowl. in fi nal polls in consecutive seasons since fi ve victory total duringduring • Set school bowl records for most points in a row from 1947-51. his tenure to 59 - (52), total yards (530), passing yards (394), • Finished the season ninth nationally with the best everr by a 235235.3.3 rushingrushing yardsya per game to mark the Golden Bearss teamteam in BearsBears’’ secondsecond straights season as a top 10 a seven-yearr stretch. rushinrushingg team (sixth(s in 2004). • Posted a 7-0 home record to mark the third • Won fourthfourth straightstrai Big Game for the fi rst time time in the last fi ve seasons Cal has been ssinceince the 11936-39.936-3 unbeaten at home. • Won againagain at Stanford,St marking Cal's fi rst • Cal fi nished No. 25 in coaches' poll to mark two-two-gamegame win streaks at Stanford since win- fourth top 25 fi nish in last fi ve years. ninningg six straightstraight onn The Farm • Tail Tailbackb Jahvid Best rushed for 1,580 yards ffromrom 191937-51.37-51. – thethe second most in school history and extendingexte the school record of consecutive 20062006 yearsyear with a 1,000-yard rusher to seven. • De Defensefe ranked sixth nationally in pass ef- • GuidedGuided CalCal to 101 wwins,ins, fi ciency.cie justjust the seventhseventh timeme in • Tea Teamm recorded most (24) schoolschool historyhistory theth sincesinc 1948. BearsBears havehave postedpos d • ProProducedd Draddy Trophy winner Alex Mack. 10 victories.victories.

50 CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS FFtbllIFootballootball InInformationftiGid Guide “Jeff is the hardest worker I have ever encountered in this business. He is not go- ing to be outworked, because he believes he owes that to his student-athletes.” - Cal Director of Athletics Sandy Barbour education from Fresno State in 1983, Tedford played pro football in the for six seasons with Hamilton, Calgary, Saskatchewan and Winnipeg. He completed 54 percent of his passes during his career, appearing in ’s championship game (Grey Cup) with Hamilton in 1984. Tedford has used his own signal-calling experience to build a reputation as a quarterbacks guru. During his 17-year collegiate coaching career at California (2002-Present), Oregon (1998-2001) and Fresno State (1992-97), Tedford has been integral in the development of six fi rst round picks in the NFL Draft, including , Akili Smith, , David Carr, and . In 2004, Rodgers, an under the radar junior college transfer like Tedford, ranked No. 8 nationally in passing effi ciency, completing Jeff Tedford with his wife, Donna, and sons, Taylor (left) and Quinn. 66.1 percent of his passes for 2,566 yards and 24 with only eight interceptions. He record (38-10) while fi nishing progressively better up to be the Bulldogs' offensive coordinator, and was almost as good the previous season when each year (8-4 in ’98, 9-3 in ’99, 10-2 in ’00 and Fresno State ranked third nationally in scoring and he completed 61.6 percent of his passes for 11-1 in ’01). During his fi rst season as offensive total offense while earning an Aloha Bowl invitation. 2,903 yards and 19 touchdowns with only fi ve coordinator in 1998, the Ducks set school records Dilfer ranked fi rst nationally in passing effi ciency interceptions. in passing yards, total offense and points scored. (173.1 rating) and won the WAC Offensive Player Despite his success with quarterbacks, Tedford’s Tedford’s passing acumen was clearly evident of the Year award. The Bulldog signal caller later teams feature balanced attacks and have become in the rapid development of Smith, who earned was chosen by Tampa Bay with the sixth overall notorious for their ferocity on the ground. In his last Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year accolades in selection of the 1994 NFL Draft. 10 years as a coach, Tedford's running backs have fi nishing second in the nation in passing effi ciency “I believe Jeff’s one of the fi nest minds in all posted 1,000-yard rushing seasons an amazing and later being chosen third overall in the 1999 of football,” said Dilfer, who current serves as a 11 times. In 2004, Arrington broke ’s NFL Draft by Cincinnati. football analyst for ESPN after a 14-year playing single-season school record with 2,018 yards, Duck quarterbacks A.J. Feeley and Harrington career in the NFL. “He’s certainly the fi nest coach which ranked No. 1 in the NCAA. In 2007, Justin combined to pass for 3,131 yards and 24 TDs on I’ve ever been around. He’s a great leader and Forsett’s 1,546 rushing yards were the second- the Sun Bowl champion team that ranked 13th great teacher. He has very high expectations for best in Cal history, but Best's four-game fl ourish nationally in scoring in 1999, while the 2000 team himself and the people around him. And he will (814 yards) at the end of 2008 gave him 1,580 for tied for the Pac-10 crown and defeated Texas in work tirelessly to meet those expectations. Jeff the year to move past Forsett. Lynch had back-to- tautaughtght me morem about toughness and the game back 1,000-yard seasons in 2005 and 2006, while ooff ffootballootball ththana any coach I’ve ever played for, and Adimchinobe Echemandu (1,195 yards in 2003) Along with the expectations, which II’ve’ve had sosomem awfully good coaches.” and Joe Igber (1,075 yards in 2002) have also we embrace, it's really important TedTedford’sford’s coachingc career began as a volunteer reached the magic mark under Tedford. assistant at Fresno State in 1987, spending two While offense has been Tedford’s forte, to always stay hungry. I don't think yyearsears there beforeb joining Calgary in the CFL in California’s defense has toughened considerably we've attained our full potential yet. 1989. He seservedr as an offensive assistant with the during his reign as well, allowing an average of just SStampederstampeders for three seasons, including the 1991 22.1 points per game during his seven-year tenure,“ It's something we always strive to do. team that adadvanced to the Grey Cup title game. second-best in the Pac-10 over that period. In 2004, We never want to be satisfi ed with DDespiteespite his tremendous success as a coach and Cal ranked eighth nationally in scoring defense, mentor, TedTedfordf still follows a basic philosophy. allowing just 16.0 points per game, while in 2005, where we've been. We always want to ““WeWe trytry ttoo ffocus on one game at a time and try to the Golden Bears led the Pac-10 in scoring defense, look forward to where we're going. rreacheachflh our fullfull potential,"potential," hehe saidsaid withwith emphasis.emphasis. allowing just 21.2 points per game. In 2008, Cal led Cal head coach Jeff Tedford AAndnd he ststillill values each and everyevery member ofof the Pac-10 in the two key categories of red zone his footballfootball team.teeam. defense (68.2%) and takeaways (34). "Whether it be the guys who are suited up, the Tedford's combination of precision passing the Holiday Bowl. Tedford's last Oregongon squad, guyguyss who are goinggoing to playplay 50-6050-60 playsplays or the and relentless rushing, as well as his pairing of which bagged wins over Colorado, WashingtonWashington gguysuys who aren’taren’t goinggoing to playplay at all, I want them potent offense and relentless defense, has led to State, UCLA and Wisconsin en routee to a No. 2 aallll to understandunderstand thatthat theythey are veryvery importantimportant to seven straight seasons with seven or more wins, ranking, showcased one of the nation’sn’s premier the success ooff the proprogram.gram. Their contributions including eight wins or better in fi ve of the last six quarterbacks in Harrington, who wonwon Pac-10Pac-10 aarere invaluable.”invaluable.” years. The Golden Bears posted 10 wins for the Offensive Player of the Year honors” andand fi nished TedTedford’sford’s hard work and dedication not onlonlyy sixth and seventh times in school history under fourth in the Heisman balloting. iinspirenspire his plaplayersyers to givegive the same toward the Tedford's leadership in 2004 and 2006. In 1992 as quarterback coach at Fresnoesno State,State, success of California football, it has also made Prior to his arrival in Berkeley, Tedford was Tedford began honing the skills of Dilfer, who hihimm a rolerole modelmodel to thethe youngyoung men whowho are part a highly regarded offensive coordinator and quarterbacked Baltimore to a victory in ooff the CCalal proprogram.gram. quarterbacks coach at Oregon, serving in that role XXXV. Under Tedford's guidance, thee Bulldogs’ ““CoachCoach Tedford wasn’t justjust a coach, I think ofof for four seasons, including 2001, when the Ducks quarterback earned fi rst team All-WACWAC honors hhimim as more like a fatherfather fi gure,”gure,” said All-Pac-10 fi nished ranked No. 2 nationally. for an offense that led the nation in scoring (44.2 and current Green Bay Packer Desmond Tedford played an integral role in the rise of the points per game), ranked second nationally in total Bishop. “He taught us lessons about life. He taught Oregon program during his tenure in Eugene – a offense (541.9 yards per game) and beat USC in us to have integrity, to have character. He prepared period in which the Ducks posted the Pac-10’s best the Freedom Bowl. A season later, Tedford moved us to be men.”

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BOBB GREGORY DefensiveD Coordinator • 8th Season at Cal

COACHINGC ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Cal's defense has allowed just 22.1 points per game under Gregory's direction, the second-best mark in the Pac-10 during that time, with three of his seven Cal teams allowing less than 20.0 points per contest. • In 13 seasons as a DiviDivision I-A coach, Gregory’s teams have never had a losing record and have participated in 11 bowl games. • Cal's 2008 defense ranked third in the nation with 24 interceptions, the team's most since 1948 and also third-most in school history, while adding top 10 national rankings in red zone defense (68.2%, No. 2), turnovers gained (34, No. 4-T), sixth in pass effi ciency defense (98.44, No. 6) and third down conversions percentage defense (30.96%, No. 10). • In 2006, Gregory’s defense allowed just 19.3 points per game while forcing 28 turnovers, including 21 interceptions (fi fth in the nation). • The Bears held Texas A&M to a Holiday Bowl-low 10 points in 2006, including just 349 yards of total offense (146 in the second half). • Cal’s 2005 defense led the Pac-10 in pass effi ciency defense, while ranking second in the league in scoring defense (21.2 ppg), rushing defense (119.2 ypg) and total defense (359.6 ypg). THE GREGORY FILE • Finalist for the 2004 Award, which is given to the nation’s top assistant coach. • His 2004 defense ranked in the top 25 nationally in three categories: rushing defense (2nd, 82.5 Birthdate ...... April 25, 1963 ypg), scoring defense (8th, 16.0 ppg) and total defense (24th, 320.9 ypg). Hometown ...... Spokane, Wash. High School ...... Gonzaga Prep • Cal’s 2004 defense blanked Arizona (38-0) and Arizona State (27-0) in back-to-back games - a fi rst College ...... Washington State ’87 for the Bears since the 1968 season. Bachelor's in English • In 2002, Cal ranked second in the country in recoveries (21) and seventh in both turnover Graduate School ...... Oregon ’91 margin (+21) and total takeaways (36). Master's in Educational Policy and Mgmt. • His 2001 Boise State team fi nished second in the WAC in both scoring and rushing defense. Family ...... wife, Molly • As defensive backs coach at Oregon, the 2000 Ducks led the NCAA in pass effi ciency defense. sons, Jack and Joe • Named the Quarterly Defensive Coordinator of the Year after the 1997 season, when his Willamette squad led the NAIA in scoring defense and total defense. COACHING HISTORY PROMINENT PUPILS 2002-Present ...... California Defensive Coordinator • (California) – DB was fi rst round draft choice by Oakland Raiders in 2003; had 2001 ...... Boise State eight interceptions in 2006 and earned fi rst team All-Pro honors in 2008. Defensive Coordinator • Rashad Bauman (Oregon) – drafted in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft by the 1998-2000 ...... Oregon Washington Redskins after earning fi rst team All-Pac-10 in 2000. Defensive Backs • Thomas DeCoud (California) – Safety selected in third round by the after standout 1992-97 ...... Willamette Golden Bear career. Defensive Coordinator 1991 ...... Willamette • Zack Follett (California) – Wrapped up his Cal career by earning fi rst team All-Pac-10 honors as a Defensive Backs senior and then was taken in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the . 1989-90 ...... Oregon • (California) – Safety taken in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Graduate Assistant Colts, earning a Super Bowl Champion ring in 2007; fi rst team All-Pac-10 in 2004. 1988 ...... Washington University (Mo.) Defensive Coordinator • Daymeion Hughes (California) – Consensus fi rst team All-American in 2006; chosen in third round 1987 ...... Washington University (Mo.) of 2007 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Defensive Backs Colts. • Brandon Mebane (California) – BOWL GAMES (11) Two-time All-Pac-10 fi rst team at DT; selected in third round of 2007 NFL 2008 Emerald ...... California Draft by the . 2007 Armed Forces ...... California 2006 Holiday ...... California • (Boise State) – 2005 Las Vegas ...... California Entering his seventh year at safety 2004 Holiday ...... California with the in 2003 Insight ...... California 2009. 2000 Holiday ...... Oregon 1999 Sun ...... Oregon ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1998 Aloha ...... Oregon AS A PLAYER 1990 Freedom ...... Oregon • Played defensive back and linebacker 1989 Independence ...... Oregon at Washington State under head coach Jim Walden. Bob Gregory with his wife, Molly, and sons, Joe (left) and Jack.

52 CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BEA Football Information Guide ANDYA LUDWIG OffensiveO Coordinator/Quarterbacks • 1st Season at Cal

COACHINGC ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Now in his 13th season as an offensive coordinator after previous stints in the role at Cal Poly (1997), Fresno State (1998-2001), Oregon (2002-04) and Utah (2005-08). • Listed by RivalsRivals.com com as the nation's No. 4 offensive coach during a 2009 preseason poll. • Led Utah to a 36.9 points per game scoring average to pace the in scoring offense and rank 15th nationally as the Utes ended the season 13-0 with a No. 2 fi nal national ranking and a Sugar Bowl win over Alabama. • Finalist for the 2008 FootballScoop Offensive Coordinator of the Year award. • His 2005 Utah team also put up exceptional numbers, leading the league in total offense and ranking 12th nationally with an average of 473.0 yards per game. • Has never previously coached on the same staff as Jeff Tedford but has a strong link to the current Cal head coach, having replaced him as the offensive coordinator at both Fresno State and Oregon. • Has developed successful quarterbacks Ali Abrew (Cal Poly), David Carr (Fresno State), (Oregon), Brian Johnson (Utah), (Utah) and (Fresno State). • Has also produced seven 1,000-yard rushers over the last 11 seasons, most recently Darrell Mack THE LUDWIG FILE at Utah, who had a 1,204-yard campaign in 2007. Birthdate ...... May 14, 1964 • Finalist for the 2001 Frank Broyles Award, which is given to the nation’s top assistant coach, while at Hometown ...... Ogden, Utah Fresno State, when his Bulldogs fi nished fourth in the nation in both scoring and total offense with a High School ...... Bonneville HS balanced attack that featured the NCAA's fi rst-ever team with a 4,000-yard passer, two 1,000-yard College ...... Portland State ’88 receivers and a 1,000-yard rusher in a single season. Bachelor’s in Exercise Science Family ...... wife, Jill PROMINENT PUPILS son, Joe, daughter, Delaney • Ali Abrew (Cal Poly) – Led the NCAA in pass effi ciency in 1997 as the Mustangs ranked seventh in the country in total offense and posted a 10-1 overall record. COACHING HISTORY • David Carr (Fresno State) – Led the nation in passing yards (4,839) and touchdown throws (46), 2009-Present ...... California was a Heisman Trophy fi nalist, won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm and Sammy Baugh awards and Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks was the WAC MVP in 2001; No. 1 overall pick of the Texans in the 2002 NFL Draft. 2005-08 ...... Utah • Kellen Clemens (Oregon) – Had the best sophomore season ever by an Oregon quarterback in Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks 2003 (2,390 yards, 16 TDs); fi nished his collegiate career with 7,555 passing yards before he was 2002-04 ...... Oregon taken by his current employer the in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks • Brian Johnson (Utah) – Led Utah to a 13-0 record and a No. 2 fi nal national ranking in 2008, while 1998-2001 ...... Fresno State earning Most Outstanding Player honors in a Sugar Bowl win over Alabama, as well as the Mountain Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks West Conference MVP; named the 2007 Poinsettia Bowl MVP. 1997 ...... Cal Poly Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks • Brett Ratliff (Utah) – Led Utah to 1995-96 ...... Boise State back-to-back victories in the 2005 Quarterbacks Emerald Bowl and 2006 Armed 1993-94 ...... Augustana Forces Bowl; has been on NFL Offensive Coordinator/QBs/Receivers rosters with the New York Jets and 1992 ...... Utah currently the . Graduate Assistant/Defense • Billy Volek (Fresno State) – Three- 1989-91 ...... Idaho State year starter at Fresno State who Quarterbacks/Receivers racked up 6,532 career yards 1987-88 ...... Portland State and capped his collegiate career Receivers with a WAC MVP season in 1999; undrafted in 2000 but signed as BOWL GAMES (10) a free agent with Tennessee and has been in the NFL since with 2009 Sugar ...... Utah Tennessee (2000-06) and San 2007 Poinsettia ...... Utah Diego (2006-present). 2006 Armed Forced ...... Utah 2005 Emerald ...... Utah ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2003 Sun Bowl ...... Oregon AS A PLAYER 2002 Seattle Bowl ...... Oregon 2001 Silicon Valley Classic ...... Fresno State • Spent two seasons as a wide 2000 Silicon Valley Classic ...... Fresno State receiver at Snow College in Utah 1999 Las Vegas ...... Fresno State (1982-83) before earning a pair of 1992 Copper ...... Utah letters at Portland State (1985-86). Andy Ludwig with his wife, Jill, son, Joseph, and daughter, Delaney.

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PETEP ALAMAR SpecialS Teams Coord./Tight Ends • 7th Season at Cal

COACHINGC ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Has coached four teams that won at least 10 games with his 1993 and 19981 Arizona teams going 10-2 and 12-1, respectively, and 10-2 and 10-3 seasonss with the Golden Bears in 2004 and 2006. • Coached 2008 freshman All-American Bryan Anger to second team All-Pac-10 honors and semifi nalist recognition in his rookie collegiate season • Has coached tight ends that have been selected in the NFL Draft in each of the last two seasons in Cameron Morrah (Seattle, 2009, seventh round) and Craig Stevens (Tennessee, 2008, third round) with Stevens also a two-time All-Pac-10 choice. • Has placed specialists on All-Pac-10 teams in each of the last six years - Bryan Anger, Jahvid Best, Mike McGrath and Byron Storer. THE ALAMAR FILE • Alamar’s special teams fl ourished during the 2006 season, when the Bears ranked fourth in the nation in returns (17.26) and eighth in net punting (38.27), and Sporting News rated Cal's special Birthdate ...... Sept. 28, 1960 teams units as the best in the Pac-10 in its 2007 preview issue. Hometown ...... Thousand Oaks, Calif. High School ...... Thousand Oaks HS • All-American punt returner DeSean Jackson led the nation in punt return average in 2006 (18.20), College ...... Cal Lutheran ’83 including a national-best and Pac-10 record four returns for touchdowns. Bachelor’s in Physical Education • In 2005, Cal ranked fi fth nationally and second in the Pac-10 in punt return average (15.64). Tim Family ...... wife, Tina Mixon ranked ninth in the country in punt returns (14.9) in 2005. daughters, Alicia, Alexandra and Amanda • Tom Schneider set a school record for most PATs in 2004 with 56. • While working with the defensive line at Arizona in 1993, the Wildcats led the nation in rushing COACHING HISTORY defense and ranked second in the NCAA in total defense. 2003-Present ...... California Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends PROMINENT PUPILS 2002 ...... Eastern Michigan • Mike Lucky (Arizona) – All-Pac-10 that played in the Hula Bowl and then spent four seasons Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends in the NFL with the . 2000-01 ...... Eastern Michigan • Brandon Manumaleuna (Arizona) – Two-time All-Pac-10 tight end that has played eight seasons Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line in the NFL with the St. Louis Rams and Chargers. 1998-99 ...... Arizona Special Teams/Tight Ends • Cameron Morrah (California) – Selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2009 1997 ...... Arizona NFL Draft after making a team-high eight touchdown receptions last season. Special Teams/ • Paul Shields (Arizona) – H-Back played two seasons in the NFL with the . 1996 ...... Arizona Special Teams/Tight Ends • Craig Stevens (California) – A third round NFL Draft pick of the in 2008; All-Pac-10 1995 ...... Arizona honoree at tight end. Tight Ends • Byron Storer (California) – Three-time All-Pac-10 selection as a special teams player who has spent 1994 ...Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon the last two NFL seasons with the after signing as a free agent in 2007. Head Coach 1993 ...... Arizona ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PLAYER Graduate Assistant • Earned three letters as an offensive guard/offensive , one at Western Oregon and two at Cal 1991-92 ...... James Madison Lutheran. Tight Ends/Defensive Assistant • Played on two national playoff teams, one at each school. 1987-88 ...... Cal Poly Running Backs 1985-86 ...... Cal Lutheran Offensive Line 1984 ...... Louisiana-Lafayette Graduate Assistant 1983 ...... Cal Poly Graduate Assistant

BOWL GAMES (9) 2008 Emerald ...... California 2007 Armed Forces ...... California 2006 Holiday ...... California 2005 Las Vegas ...... California 2004 Holiday ...... California 2003 Insight ...... California 1998 Holiday ...... Arizona 1997 Insight.com ...... Arizona 1993 Fiesta ...... Arizona Pete Alamar with his family (from left): son-in-law Tim Roth, daughter Alicia, wife Tina, and twin daughters Amanda and Alexandra. 54 CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BEA Football Information Guide KEVINK DAFT WideW Receivers • 6th Season at Cal

COACHINGC ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Enters his second year as the team's wide receivers coach after one season working with the quarterbacks. • Took over a young group of Cal receivers that had just 13 career catches as a unit entering 2008 and has turned them into an experienced group that will battle each other for playing time in 2009. • Hired as the Bears' full-time quarterbacks coach in January of 2007 and helped the team's signal- callers throw for over 3,000 yards for just the sixth time in program history. • Spent three years working with the Cal offensive line as a graduate assistant, assisting with game- planning, opponent scouting and individual player development. • Coached the quarterbacks for one season at UC Davis, his alma mater. ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PLAYER • Selected in the fi fth round of the 1999 NFL Draft by Tennessee and was a quarterback for the Titans during their run to the 1999 Super Bowl. • Also a member of the San Diego Chargers (2000), Atlanta Falcons (2000) and THE DAFT FILE (2001) before rejoining the Titans in 2002, where he set an NFL Europe record by throwing for 30 career touchdown passes. Birthdate ...... November 19, 1975 Hometown ...... Tustin, Calif. • Led the to the NFL Europe World Bowl in 2000 and played for the Amsterdam High School ...... Foothill HS Admirals in 2002. College ...... UC Davis ’99 • Spent two seasons in the League, with the San Jose SaberCats in 2003 and the Bachelor’s in Biology in 2004. Graduate School ...... California ’07 • One of the most prolifi c passers in the history of UC Davis, Daft set fi ve NCAA Division II records Master's in Education and still ranks third in passing yards (7,601) and second in touchdown passes (68) at the school. Family ...... wife, Kesa daughters, Talia and Caroline • A two-time All-American who led the Aggies to the Divison II semifi nals. • Also a fi nalist for the and played in both the Hula Bowl and the Blue-Gray All-Star COACHING HISTORY game. 2008-Present ...... California • Inducted into the UC Davis Athletic Hall of Fame in June 2005. Wide Receivers 2007 ...... California Quarterbacks 2004-06 ...... California Graduate Assistant, Offensive Line 2003 ...... UC Davis Volunteer Assistant, Quarterbacks

BOWL GAMES (5) 2008 Emerald ...... California 2007 Armed Forces ...... California 2006 Holiday ...... California 2005 Las Vegas ...... California 2004 Holiday ...... California

Kevin Daft with his wife, Kesa, and daughters, Talia (3) and Caroline (1).

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RONR GOULD AssociateA Head Coach/Running Backs • 13th Season at Cal

COACHINGC ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Has had a Cal lead the Pac-10 in rushing three times in the last six years and rank among the league's top three for seven straight seasons. • 2009 Heisman Trophy candidate Jahvid Best was Cal's most recent 1,000- yard rusher when he galloped for 1,580 yards in 2008 to lead the league and rank second on the school's all-time single-season list. • Marshawn Lynch (2006) and J.J. Arrington (2004) also led the league in rushing under Gould. • Six of his backs in the last fi ve years have gone on to the NFL. • Coached Arrington to a single-season school record 2,018 rushing yards during a consensus All- American campaign and an eighth-place fi nish in the Heisman Trophy voting in 2004. • Has had three straight fi rst team All-Pac-10 running backs in Best, Justin Forsett (1,546 yards in 2007, third-best all-time single-season at Cal) and Lynch (2006 Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year). • Cal ranked ninth in the country in rushing offense in 2005 after leading the Pac-10 in 2003 and ’04, while also leading the Pac-10 in rushing touchdowns with 28 in 2003. • Coached at Boise State for four seasons with the 1994 Broncos fi nishing as the NCAA Division I-AA THE GOULD FILE runner-up and ranked among the nation’s top 5 in pass effi ciency defense and scoring defense. Birthdate ...... Sept. 15, 1965 • Helped Portland State to the 1992 NCAA Division II semifi nals as an assistant coach. Hometown ...... Tucson, Ariz. • Has served NFL internships with the Atlanta Falcons, , , Los High School ...... Santa Rita HS Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers and St. Louis Rams. College ...... Oregon ’88 Bachelor’s in Criminology PROMINENT PUPILS Family ...... wife, Teresa • J.J. Arrington (California) – Led nation with a school-record 2,018 yards and was eighth in the sons, Tevin and Trae Heisman Trophy voting in 2004; second round pick by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2005 NFL Draft that spent the last four seasons in the NFL with the club. COACHING HISTORY • Jahvid Best (California) – 2009 Heisman Trophy candidate who is the nation's leading returning 1997-Present ...... California rusher in 2009 after gaining 1,580 yards last season. Running Backs • Adimchinobe Echemandu (California) – First team All-Pac-10 running back in 2003 who played fi ve 1993-96 ...... Boise State seasons in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns (2004), (2005), Oakland Raiders Defensive Backs (2006-07) and (2008). 1992 ...... Portland State Defensive Backs • Rashid Gayle (Boise State) – All-American defensive back; went on to play in the NFL and Canadian 1990-91 ...... Oregon Football League. Graduate Assistant • Justin Forsett (California) – First team All-Pac-10 choice in 2007 who spent the 2008 NFL season with both the Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts. BOWL GAMES (7) • Joe Igber (California) – Set Big Game record with 226 rushing yards in 2002; No. 4 all-time rusher 2008 Emerald ...... California at Cal with 3,124 yards; played in the Hula Bowl. 2007 Armed Forces ...... California • Marshawn Lynch (California) – 2006 Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year; MVP of back-to-back bowl 2006 Holiday ...... California wins; No. 2 all-time rusher at Cal; selected No. 12 overall by the in 2007 NFL Draft. 2005 Las Vegas ...... California • Chris Manderino (California) – Four-year starter at fullback who was in the NFL for three seasons 2004 Holiday ...... California with the (2006-07) and (2008). 2003 Insight ...... California 1990 Freedom ...... Oregon • Tarik Smith (California) – Four- year letterman who spent two NFL seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PLAYER • Standout defensive back at Scottsdale Community College (1984-85) before earning a scholarship from Wichita State. Went on to become a starter for Oregon in 1987 after WSU dropped its program. • Signed with the in 1988. Ron Gould with his wife, Teresa, and his sons, Trae (left) and Tevin. 56 CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BEA Football Information Guide TOSHT LUPOI DefensiveD Line • 4th Season at Cal

COACHINGC ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Became the youngest full-time head coach in Cal history when he moved into that role in 2008 and now in his second season as Cal's defensive line coach after working for two campaigns as a graduate assistant with the program. • In his 10th season as a member of the Golden Bear football family as a player or coach and still the youngest full-time coach in the Pac-10. • Has been praised as an energetic teacher on the sidelines and willing to get into the mix with his young pupils to demonstrate technique and details. • Joined the Cal coaching staff after playing on the Golden Bears’ defensive line from 2001-05. • A player with the Cal program for six seasons, learning from former Cal defensive line coaches Ken Delgado and Bill Dutton. • Product of De La Salle High School, one of the most successful programs in the history of high school football, earning all-state honors and winning a national championship. • Father, John, played collegiately at Brigham Young and later a part-time assistant coach at Cal. PROMINENT PUPILS THE LUPOI FILE • Tyson Alualu (California) – Has led all Cal defensive linemen in tackles the past two seasons; his Birthdate ...... July 22, 1981 62 tackles in 2008 were the most by any Cal defensive lineman since 1995. Hometown ...... Hayward, Calif. High School ...... De La Salle HS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PLAYER College ...... California ’05 • A leader for Cal’s defensive unit from 2001-05, garnering experience in a coach’s role as he fought Bachelor’s in American Studies through several injuries during his career. Graduate School ...... California ’07 Master's in Education • Led the Bears' defensive line in tackles in 2003 while playing alongside three future NFL players. Family ...... Single • After being granted a sixth year of eligibility in 2005, his fi nal season was once again marred by Pronunciation ...... LOO-poy injuries as he saw limited action in eight games. • Wrapped up his career with 40 games played, 68 tackles and 5.0 sacks. COACHING HISTORY • Earned Pac-10 All-Academic recognition. 2008-Present ...... California • Recipient of team's Ken Cotton Award as the squad's most courageous player in 2003, as he played Defensive Line the fi nal four games of the campaign with a broken right thumb. 2006-07 ...... California Graduate Assistant

BOWL GAMES (3) 2008 Emerald ...... California 2007 Armed Forces ...... California 2006 Holiday ...... California

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STEVES MARSHALL OffensiveO Line • 1st Season at Cal

COACHINGC ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Brings 29 seasons of NFL and collegiate coaching experience into his fi rst year as the offensive line coach at Cal in 2009; spent his last six seasons of coaching in the professional ranks after 23 previous campaigns at the collegiate level. • Had an excellent stint with the Cleveland Browns over the last two years, paving the way for back- to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons from and coaching a 2007 offensive line that tied for the third-fewest sacks allowed. • Coached at Colorado when the 2001 team won the Big 12 title and captured a spot in the Fiesta Bowl. • Had outstanding success in back-to-back seasons in 1997 and 1998 during stints at Texas A&M (Big 12 Championship Game, Cotton Bowl) and North Carolina (Las Vegas Bowl). THE MARSHALL FILE • Coached a 1995 Tennessee team that led the Southeast Conference in rushing, fi nished 11-1, ranked Birthdate ...... June 20, 1956 No. 2 overall in the nation and defeated Ohio State in the Florida Citrus Bowl. Hometown ...... Hartford, Conn. High School ...... Rockville HS PROMINENT PUPILS College ...... Louisville ’79 • (Tennessee) – Has played the last nine seasons with Green Bay, earning a Bachelor’s in Physical Education and History nod in 2007; second team collegiate All-American as a senior. Family ...... wife, Karin • Kris Farris (UCLA) – Won the 1998 and played briefl y in the NFL. COACHING HISTORY • (Colorado) – Earned 2007 NFL All-Pro honors and is a three-time Pro Bowl selection 2009-Present ...... California (2006, '07, '08) as a member of the Dallas Cowboys; All-American as a senior at Colorado. Offensive Line • Marwan Hage (Colorado) – Has excelled in the Canadian Football League, earning a pair of CFLPA 2007-08 ...... Cleveland Browns All-Star team nods as a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats; two-time All-Big 12 selection. Offensive Line 2004-05 ...... Houston Texans • Seth McKinney (Texas A&M) – Has been in the NFL for the past seven seasons; one of only fi ve Offensive Line centers in the history of college football to start every game in his career. 2002-03 ...... Houston Texans • Steve McKinney (Texas A&M/Houston Texans) – Spent 11 seasons in the NFL after a collegiate Assistant Offensive Line career that included fi rst team All-Big 12 honors. 2000-01 ...... Colorado Offensive Line • Jim Pyne (Virginia Tech) – Earned consensus collegiate All-American honors and was a fi nalist for 1998-99 ...... North Carolina both the Lombardi and Outland trophies before going on to an eight-year NFL career. Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line • (Cleveland Browns) – Was named an alternate for the . 1997 ...... Texas A&M Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line • Joe Thomas (Cleveland Browns) – Two-time Pro Bowler after being selected third overall in the 1996 ...... UCLA 2007 NFL Draft. Offensive Line 1994-95 ...... Tennessee ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PLAYER Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line • Spent his collegiate playing career at Louisville as a tight end and guard from 1976-79. 1993 ...... Tennessee Offensive Line 1988-92 ...... Virginia Tech Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line 1987 ...... Virginia Tech Offensive Line 1985-86 ...... Murray State Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line 1984 ...... Louisville Offensive Line/Tight Ends 1982-83 ...... Marshall Offensive Line/Kicking Game 1980-81 ...... Tennessee Assistant Offensive Line 1979 ...... Plymouth State Offensive Line BOWL GAMES (7) 2002 Fiesta ...... Colorado 1998 Las Vegas ...... North Carolina 1998 Cotton ...... Texas A&M 1995 Florida Citrus ...... Tennessee 1994 Florida Citrus ...... Tennessee 1994 Gator ...... Tennessee 1981 Garden State ...... Tennessee

58 CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS Football Information Guide ALA SIMMONS DefensiveD Backs • 5th Season at Cal

COACHINGC ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Coached a 2008 defensive backs group that accounted for 17 of the team's 24 total interceptions, which was the third-highest total in school history and the most in 60 years since the 1948 squad recorded 30. • Has served two stints oon the Golden Bear staff with his current tenure being preceded by three seasons as Cal’s coach from 1998-2000. • Helped Arizona State to a share of the Pac-10 crown in 2007 as part of a defensive coaching staff that had its group third in the league in both scoring and pass defense. • Was key in the transformation of one-time tailback Deltha O’Neal into an All-American defensive back during his fi rst stint at Cal as O’Neal was the fi rst selected in the 2000 NFL Draft. • In 2003 with the 49ers, the defense recorded 36 takeaways, its most since 1997. THE SIMMONS FILE • Coached All-American cornerback at Oregon State in 2002, when the Beavers led the Pac-10 in pass defense. Birthdate ...... December 6, 1962 Hometown ...... Oakland, Calif. • Helped San Francisco State place second in its conference in total defense, pass defense, turnovers High School ...... Oakland HS created and scoring defense in 1994. College ...... Cal State Hayward ’87 • His 1992 Cal State Hayward defense fi nished fi rst in the conference in scoring defense and second Bachelor’s in Business Administration in total defense. Graduate School ...... Cal State Hayward ’91 • Has participated in the ’s Minority Fellowship Coaching program with the Master's in Physical Education Oakland Raiders (1993), Arizona Cardinals (1996), San Diego Chargers (1999) and Dallas Cowboys Family ...... Single (2000). COACHING HISTORY PROMINENT PUPILS 2008-Present ...... California • Chidi Iwuoma (California) – Cornerback signed as a free agent by Detroit; spent seven seasons Defensive Backs in the NFL with Detroit (2001-02), Pittsburgh (2002-06), New England (2006), St. Louis (2006) and 2007 ...... Arizona State Tennessee (2007). Co-Special Teams Coordinator • Deltha O'Neal (California) – All-American cornerback selected in the fi rst round of the 2000 NFL 2006 ...... Arizona State Draft by the ; has recorded 34 career interceptions in nine years in the league with Defensive Backs Denver (2000-03), Cincinnati (2004-07) and New England (2008). 2005 ...... San Jose State Cornerbacks • Syd'Quan Thompson (California) – 2004 ...... San Francisco 49ers Earned fi rst team All-Pac-10 honors Defensive Backs in 2008, when he led the squad with 2003 ...... San Francisco 49ers four interceptions that he returned Cornerbacks for 128 yards and one touchdown, 2001-02 ...... Oregon State while also tying for the team lead Defensive Backs and school record with 18 passes 1998-2000 ...... California defended. Cornerbacks • (Arizona State) – 1997 ...... Idaho State Cornerback who spent his 2008 Defensive Coordinator rookie season in the NFL with the 1995-96 ...... Montana State Washington Redskins after being Defensive Backs selected by the club in the fourth 1994 ...... San Francisco State round of the 2008 NFL Draft; earned Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs second team All-Pac-10 in 2007. 1986-93 ...... Cal State Hayward • Dennis Weathersby (Oregon Linebackers/Defensive Backs State) – All-American cornerback for the Beavers; played one season in BOWL GAMES (4) the NFL in 2003 with the Cincinnati 2008 Emerald ...... California Bengals. 2007 Holiday ...... Arizona State ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2006 Hawaii ...... Arizona State 2002 Insight ...... Oregon State AS A PLAYER • A two-time fi rst team All-NorCal Conference selection as a strong safety at Cal State Hayward, where he played in 1983 and 1984.

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KENWICKK THOMPSON RecruitingR Coordinator/Linebackers • 3rd Season at Cal

COACHINGC ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Coached the team's top three tacklers (Anthony Felder, Zack Follett and Mike Mohamed) with Follett also among the Pac-10 and nation's elite with 23.0 TFL (No. 1 Pac-10, No. 3 NCAA) and 10.5 sacks (No. 4 Pac-10, No. 17-T NCAA). • The Bear linebackers accounted for nearly half of the team's forced (50%), TFL (48%), sacks (47%) and total tackles (45%) in 2008. • Coached the defensive tackles during a nine-win season at San Jose State in 2006, helping the Spartans advance to the New Mexico Bowl, where they defeated host New Mexico. The Spartans ranked third in the Western Athletic Conference in both scoring defense and total defense in 2006. • After joining the San Jose State staff in 2001 as its linebackers coach, Thompson added recruiting coordinator duties from 2002-04. • Also spent seven years at Texas Southern University, including the last fi ve (1996-2000) as the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator. PROMINENT PUPILS • Anthony Felder (California) – Led Cal with 93 tackles in 2008 after recording 101 in 2007 to rank THE THOMPSON FILE third on the club, earning honorable mention All-Pac-10 honors both seasons. Birthdate ...... July 23, 1969 • Zack Follett (California) – Cal's leader in sacks during each of his last three seasons, a two-time All- Hometown ...... Houston, Texas Pac-10 choice, semifi nalist for the 2008 given to the country's best defensive High School ...... Nimitz HS player, and the 2008 Emerald Bowl Defensive MVP; taken by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round College ...... Harding ’91 of the 2009 NFL Draft. Bachelor’s in Marketing and Sales ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PLAYER Family ...... wife, Monica sons, Jaxson and Jacob • A two-time all-conference selection and his conference’s Defensive Player of the Year in 1990 at Harding, when he also served as a team captain. COACHING HISTORY • Recorded 30 career quarterback sacks, a school record that still stands, and led the Bison in sacks in each of his last two seasons. 2007-Present ...... California Linebackers 2006 ...... San Jose State Defensive Tackles 2005 ...... San Jose State Strength & Conditioning 2004 ...... San Jose State Defensive Line/Co-Recruiting Coordinator/ Co-Special Teams 2002-03 ...... San Jose State Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator 2001 ...... San Jose State Linebackers 1996-2000 ...... Texas Southern Asst. Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator 1995 ...... Texas Southern Defensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator 1994 ...... Texas Southern Running Backs 1991-92 ...... Harding Graduate Assistant 1990 ...Italian American Football Association Assistant Coach

BOWL GAMES (3) 2008 Emerald ...... California 2007 Armed Forces ...... California 2006 New Mexico ...... San Jose State

Kenwick Thompson with his wife, Monica, and sons, Jaxson and Jacob.

60 CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BEA Football Information Guide FOOTBALL SUPPORT STAFF

MIKEM McHUGH DirectorD of Football Operations • 7th Season at Cal

PROFESSIONALP ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Has 26 years of experience in football at the professional, college and high school levels. • Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Cal football program. • Included in his responsibresponsibilities at Cal are the coordination of team travel, the building and maintenance of the program’s budget and the organization of training camp. • Organizes the team’s community relations efforts, which include student-athlete visits to childrens’ hospitals, reading to elementary students, and various food and clothing drives. • Assistant director of the Cal football summer camps. • Served as team liaison for Cal's appearances in the 2003 Insight Bowl, 2004 Holiday Bowl, 2005 Las Vegas Bowl, 2006 Holiday Bowl, 2007 Armed Forces Bowl and 2008 Emerald Bowl. • Also worked with Jeff Tedford at Oregon when the current Cal head coach was the Ducks' offensive coordinator and McHugh was director of football operations. • Was the Oregon team liaison for the 1999 Sun Bowl and 2000 Holiday Bowl while also being involved in the recruiting efforts of the Ducks. • In his two seasons with the Detroit Lions, he worked on the staff of Marty Mornhinweg, whom he THE McHUGH FILE worked with at Missouri. Birthdate ...... December 12, 1957 Hometown ...... Boyertown, PA ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PLAYER High School ...... Boyertown HS • Played tight end and from 1979-81 at the University of Findlay (Ohio). College ...... Findlay (Ohio) ’83 • A member of the 1979 NAIA national championship team. Bachelor’s in Health and Phys. Ed. Graduate School ...... Eastern Michigan ’93 • Also a member of the track and fi eld team at Findlay. Master’s in Physical Education • A two-year receiver at Potomac State College of West Virginia in Keyser, West Virginia (1976-77). Family ...... dog, Buddy COACHING HISTORY 2003-Present ...... California Director of Football Operations 2001-02 ...... Detroit Lions Offensive Assistant Coach 1999-2000 ...... Oregon Director of Football Operations 1993-98 ...... Missouri Director of Football Operations 1992 ...... Eastern Michigan Defensive Line Assistant Coach 1991 ...... Eastern Michigan Recruiting Coordinator 1989-90 ...... Eastern Michigan Offensive Line Assistant Coach 1985-88 ...... Northmor HS (Galion, Ohio) Head Coach 1984 ...... Northmor HS (Galion, Ohio) Assistant Coach 1983 ...... Liberty-Benton HS (Findlay, Ohio) Assistant Coach BOWL GAMES (10) 2008 Emerald ...... California 2007 Armed Forces ...... California 2006 Holiday ...... California 2005 Las Vegas ...... California 2004 Holiday ...... California 2003 Insight ...... California 2000 Holiday ...... Oregon 1999 Sun ...... Oregon 1998 Insight ...... Missouri 1997 Holiday ...... Missouri

Mike McHugh and his dog, Buddy. CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS Football Information Guide 61 FOOTBALL SUPPORT STAFF (continued)

JOHNJ KRASINSKI StrengthS and Conditioning Coach • 8th Season at Cal

COACHINGC ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Has 18 years of experience in the strength and conditioning fi eld at the major college level. • Oversees all of the strength and conditioning for Cal football. • Responsible for the yeayear-round training of athletes for speed and power development as well as injury prevention. • Also is involved with dynamic warm-up and stretching for all events, including in-season practices and out-of-season workouts. • Named a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa) in May of 2007 - the highest honor given in the strength and conditioning coaching profession. • Heavily involved in the design and development of the new Student-Athlete High Performance Center. • Has trained over 100 players who have gone on to the National Football League, including 29 of Cal’s current players in the NFL. • Nine Cal football players have earned Strength and Conditioning All-American honors under his THE KRASINSKI FILE tutelage. Birthdate ...... May 17, 1967 • Worked with Cal head coach Jeff Tedford at Oregon when Tedford was the Ducks' offensive Hometown ...... Coldstrip, Mont. coordinator. High School ...... Colstrip HS • Played football for one year at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Mont., before transferring to College ...... Montana State ’90 Montana State, where he was a member of the school’s power-lifting team. Bachelor’s in Sports Medicine Graduate School ...... Oregon ’98 • Had a brief career as a professional strong man. Master’s in Exercise Physiology Family ...... wife, Summer sons, Johnhenry and Lincoln

COACHING HISTORY 2002-Present ...... California Strength & Conditioning Coach 2000-02 ...... Northern Arizona Strength & Conditioning Coach 1996-2000 ...... Oregon Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach 1993-96 ...... Colorado State Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach 1991-92 ...... Rutgers Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

BOWL GAMES (11) 2008 Emerald ...... California 2007 Armed Forces ...... California 2006 Holiday ...... California 2005 Las Vegas ...... California 2004 Holiday ...... California 2003 Insight ...... California 1999 Sun ...... Oregon 1998 Aloha ...... Oregon 1997 Las Vegas ...... Oregon 1995 Holiday ...... Colorado State 1994 Holiday ...... Colorado State

John Krasinski with his wife, Summer, and sons, Lincoln (left) and Johnhenry.

62 CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BEA Football Information Guide MIKE ANDERSEN BRENDAN FERRIGNO ED GARLAND CAL (’69) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT HEAD EQUIPMENT MANAGER DIRECTOR OF PLAYER CAREER Brendan Ferrigno is Ed Garland is in his DEVELOPMENT ini his third season as an fifthf season as head administrativea assistant for equipmente manager at Mike Andersen is thet offensive coaches of CalC after serving for 16 ini his third season as thet Cal football program. yearsy as an assistant DirectorD of Player Career Ferrigno played four equipmente manager at Development.D Andersen seasonss at wide receiver Oregon.O overseeso life skills forf the Portland State Garland oversees all coachingc as well as the Vikings,V including two equipmente operations summers and career job yearsy as a starter. As forf Cal, focusing on the placementp programs for. aas senior,enior he compiledcompiled a team-high 545 yards, footballfootball program and and the orderingo and maintenance Prior to joining Cal, including a 42-yard touchdown catch against Cal at of all team gear. Prior to joining the collegiate ranks AndersenA spent over 30 Memorial Stadium. In 2005, he tallied 410 yards on at Oregon, Garland was an assistant equipment yearsyears in the miningminingi industryndus with Utah International 27 receptions, including four touchdowns. Ferrigno manager for the Portland Breakers of the USFL and its successor companies. earned honorable mention in 1985. Andersen and his wife, Marilyn, are both honors three times in his career. The Vale, Ore., native earned his bachelor’s graduates of Cal as are their three children, He earned his bachelor’s degree in degree in political science from Oregon in 1987. Kirsten, Eric and Hilary. Communications from Portland State in March After graduation, he worked in retail management of 2007. in Chicago before returning to Eugene. MATT BECK Ed and his wife, Beth, are the parents of one daughter, Bryn Marie. CAL (’00) MATT FOX GRADUATE ASSISTANT, OFFENSE VIDEO COORDINATOR JON GIESEL Matt Beck is in his third Matt Fox is in his seasons on the Cal football eighthe year as the video CAL (’05) staff.s Beck was a four-year coordinatorc for Cal DIRECTOR OF STUDENT- lettermanl and two-time football.f He assists the ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT captainc at Cal (1996-99), footballf program with its Former Cal offensive tallyingt 239 career tackles videov evaluation from linemanl Jon Giesel is anda 48.0 TFL (seventh practicesp and games, in ini his second year with all-timea at Cal). 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He joined the Cal staff in March 2002. serves as the liaison between the football program to a pair of Northern California titles. Fox earned a business administration degree and the Berkeley campus. Beck was on injured reserve with the St. Louis from Oregon in 2001. An honorable mention All-Pac-10 selection at Rams in 2000. He joined the coaching ranks in 2003 He and his wife, Tove, married in July of 2009 left guard in 2004, Giesel was a three-year starter with the nationally recognized De La Salle High and reside in Oakland. School program, helping the team to the national and a two-time Pac-10 All-Academic honoree. championship in his fi rst season. Giesel worked at Fresno State as the CHAMPS/ GABE FRANKLIN Life Skills Coordinator and an athletic academic advisor for two years before returning to Cal. He ERNIE CHU ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT also played international football for one year in Former Boise State Japan. ASSISTANT VIDEO COORDINATOR defensived standout Gabe A native of Los Banos, Giesel earned his Ernie Chu is in his FranklinF is in his second master’s degree in education from Cal in 2005 seconds season as seasons an administrative after earning his bachelor’s degree in religious Cal'sC assistant video assistanta on the defensive studies in 2004. coordinator.c He assists sides of the ball. withw video evaluation of From 2002-04, Franklin practicesp and games while wasw a part of a Boise DENIS HALLIN alsoa working to produce StateS team that amassed ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT recruiting,r motivational a 36-3 record with two Denis Hallin is in his anda instructional videos. bowlbowlv victories.ictories. In 2004,2004, FranklinF recorded a team- sixths year with the Cal A native of nearby high 17 passes defended with 61 tackles and footballf program after Albany and a graduate of Albany High School, four interceptions en route to earning fi rst team workingw in the athletic Chu previously worked for three years in the UC All-WAC honors. He earned second team All-WAC businessb office from Davis football video offi ce, including two seasons recognition as a junior in 2003 after snaring eight 2000-04.2 Hallin provides as the head video coordinator. interceptions. administrativea support Chu is a 2007 graduate of UC Davis, earning his After graduating from Boise State with a anda is a key player in bachelor of science degree in Biological Sciences bachelor's degree in Psychology in December of thet program’s behind the and his bachelor of arts degree in Economics. 2004, Franklin spent portions of the 2005 and 2006 sceness operations. NFL seasons on practice squad rosters with the A 2000 graduate of UUC Santa Barbara, Hallin San Diego Chargers and . resides in Oakland, where he was born and A native of Oakland, Franklin attended Bishop raised. O'Dowd High School.

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MATT HAVRANEK tenure at Cal in 1996 as a recruiting assistant DEBBIE SCHRAM before working as a defensive assistant the ASSISTANT FOOTBALL following two seasons. ASSISTANT TO THE HEAD COACH ATHLETIC TRAINER McGraw received his degree in Geography from Debbie Schram is in Matt Havranek is in Cal in 1995. He and his wife, Stephanie, reside in herh 24th year working hish second season as Oakland with their son, Zach, and daughter, Ella. ata the University of Cal'sC assistant football CaliforniaC and 13th with athletica trainer and has thet football office. As previousp athletic training MARLON McWILSON headh coach Jeff Tedford’s experiencee for football with CAL (’97) primaryp administrative thet San Francisco 49ers ASSISTANT DIRECTOR assistant,a she coordinates hish schedule and anda . OF STUDENT-ATHLETE Havranek is a graduate appointments,a including ofo Marist College. DEVELOPMENT commitmentscommitments withwithm media,e boosters, alumni Marlon McWilson is and staff. She also assists the entire offensive ini his fi rst season as the coaching staff. TAGGART McCURDY assistanta director of stu- Schram previously worked in the Cal Athletics CAL (’05) dent-athleted development business offi ce. anda is responsible for A 1985 graduate of Cal State Hayward in GRADUATE ASSISTANT assistinga in the academic Business Administration, she and her husband, Former Golden Bear performancep of the Cal Jack, have two children, Griffi n and Madison. TaggartT McCurdy is in his footballf players. thirdt season at Cal and McWilson has worked in hish first as a graduate othero academic positions BUD TURNER assistanta on defense after at Cal sincesince 2004,2004 andandh has also been associated FOOTBALL OPERATIONS servings two seasons as an with the Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula, A longtime member administrativea assistant for Oakland Unifi ed School District and College Track ofo the Cal football thet defensive coaches. Oakland. programp and one its most McCurdy, who played McWilson earned his bachelor's from Cal in recognizabler faces, Bud ini all 26 games for Cal African American Studies in 1997 after lettering TurnerT has been a part in 2003 and 20042004, begabegan his career by working for three seasons in football (1994-96). ofo the Golden Bear staff in Athletic Study Center in 2005. McCurdy also sinces 1970. Turner has served as the linebackers and co-special teams workedw with every area coordinator at Diablo Valley College in 2006. DAVE MOOSMAN ofo football operations, EQUIPMENT MANAGER mostm closely with the WES McGAUGH Dave Moosman is in equipment and training staff, and now serves in hish ninth season as an security and operations. FOOTBALL ATHLETIC TRAINER equipmente manager. His Turner, who oversees fi eld security at practice Wes McGaugh is in primaryp duties are with and on game days, holds a lifetime honorable Big hish second season as the football,f gymnastics, C and is a member of the Sons of California. headh athletic trainer for tennist and rugby. He also Affectionately known as “Dog,” Turner and football.f He most recently coordinatesc Cal’s staff of his wife, Joan, live in Walnut Creek. They have spents three years as an students managers. three children - Kim, Kurt and Kristi - and fi ve assistanta trainer with the A certifi ed equipment grandchildren. SanS Francisco 49ers. mmanager through the McGaugh earned a American Equipment Managers Association, bachelor’sb in Exercise Moosman previously spent six years as a Cal RANDY VENTERS anda Sports Science from equipment staff game day volunteer. ASSISTANT EQUIPMENT HowardHoward PaynePayne UniversityUniversity and a master’s in Sports Moosman has two grown children, Lucas and MANAGER Health Care from the Arizona School of Health Lindsay. Sciences. Randy Venters is in his McGaugh is a certifi ed member of the National seconds season on the Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). He and his KEVIN PARKER CalC equipment staff and wife, Patty, reside in Santa Clara. worksw with the football, RECRUITING ASSISTANT softball,s field hockey, Kevin Parker is in lacrosse,l women's crew ANDREW McGRAW hish eighth season as a anda women's golf teams. recruitingr assistant at Cal, Venters came to Cal CAL (’95) workingw on all aspects of fromf Nevada, were he RECRUITING ASSISTANT on-campuso recruiting. wasw responsible the daily Andrew McGraw is in Parker played tailback equipment operations fofor football for two years. hish 10th season as Cal’s anda wide receiver at He previously served as Area Coordinator of primaryp recruiting assistant, Oregon.O He was twice Equipment at Illinois State for fi ve years and the helpingh the Bears to several namedn the Ducks' Most Head Equipment Manager for the highly-rankedh recruiting InspirationalI Player and of the . classesc during that time. In spent the 2001 season withw the . Venters earned a bachelor's in Physical addition,a he serves as the Parker earned his Bachelor's in Sociology from Education from McKendree University, where he highh school football camp Oregon in 1999. also served as a student manager. director.d The Oakland native now lives in Richmond with He currently resides in El Cerrito. McGraw started his his wife, Melissa, his three sons, Kevin II, Kevion and Jayden, and stepson, Larry White. 64 CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS Football Information Guide