California fired coach Sonny Dykes on Sunday because of a lack of commitment -- his, the school's and the fan base's.
Mediocrity and malaise in football is not good when an athletic department runs up a $22 million deficit and the red ink continues to bleed all over the administration's legal pads.
The seemingly instantaneous solution to all of what ails Cal football immediately sent the rumor mill into high gear, fueling Twitter and big dreams among frustrated Old Blues: Chip Kelly.
Kelly, recently fired after one forgettable year coaching the San Francisco 49ers, is obviously available and in town.