Fearless Leader Profile: Justin Wilcox

The first in an unknown number of in-depth looks at the collection of coaches charged with saving Cal football (and by extension, Cal athletics) from the abyss.

Is Justin Wilcox the head coach that can turn around Cal football?

The hell if I know. That’s a gigantic question. And, since Wilcox has never before been a head coach, we don’t have any history and evidence to use to judge certain abilities, or lack thereof.

For example - does he know how to hire strong assistant coaches, particularly on the offensive side of the ball? Early returns are positive, but still unproven. How are his game management skills? No clue. How is he with the media and donors? Your best guess is as good as mine.

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