It was 11 years ago, and during Jeff Tedford’s introductory news conference as the head coach at California, that he expressed his relief that he wouldn’t have to play Oregon, his former employer, in his first season with the Bears.
He might wish he didn’t this year, either, with the Ducks chasing a berth in the national title game, and Tedford’s team enduring a 3-7 season.
Well, there is this: Saturday night’s game in Berkeley could well be Tedford’s last game against Oregon, with the growing speculation that Cal will replace him.
Read Full Article »
Recommended Articles
Samuel Chi, SB Nation - October 29, 2012
Nov. 6 will not be the only election day in America this fall. The night of Dec. 1 will be the other one, with millions on pins and needles, checking BCS projections on which two teams will emerge to play in the national... more »
Aaron Fentress, The Oregonian - October 31, 2012
EUGENE – Oregon's offense virtually has the market cornered on the art of deception and misdirection when it comes to effectively manipulating defenses.
But last season it was USC that had it's way with the Ducks by using the... more »
Ken Goe, Oregonian - November 3, 2012
No disrespect intended for Oregon's Chip Kelly, clearly one of college football best coaches. But, he didn't turn the Ducks into a national power all by himself.
In fact, the table was set when Kelly became head coach in... more »
Jeremy Fowler, CBS Sports - November 2, 2012
The five best undefeated teams in the country (no disrespect to Louisville) also have five of the country's most accomplished coaches. They have 62 years of experience and 552 wins to prove it.
Alabama's Nick... more »