All of us were down, ashamed, angry, frustrated, and questioning how in the world did we just lose to Oakland? There were some very educated YouTube posts showing the defensive coaching failure lack of adjustment for cross screens, the perplexing decision by Cal to abandon the good offense for the force to the post one, and no other adjustments that were typical of Cal's coaching. Combined with a similar force to the post offense that had led to a loss to St. Peters, and in the past to Kansas State in the NCAA tournament, many of us had enough. But, were we powerless? I believe the multitude of posts, local media, and other behind the scenes put the pressure on for the change because of this loss. Then we learn Cal's agents had reached out to Ohio State in February and again behind the scenes it was clear there were pressures as mocked in the public interviews.
The loss to Oakland has been the best that could have happened. If we had won that game and then lost in the next game, or won a few and then lost, it might have allowed for Cal to remain.
My point is sometimes when it seems that things are at their worst it might be the best thing to happen.
The loss to Oakland has been the best that could have happened. If we had won that game and then lost in the next game, or won a few and then lost, it might have allowed for Cal to remain.
My point is sometimes when it seems that things are at their worst it might be the best thing to happen.