Someone really needs to call Tedford on the Longshore thing. I realize that “Tedford probably thought Longshore gave him the best chance to win on the road” is as guess, but there’s tons of evidence out there that Longshore just flat out sucks on the road. Riley is an unknown; Longshore is an obvious problem.

As for not booing Longshore, I agree, but that’s just another reason Tedford needs to take the lumps: its his job to take out the guy who’s not getting it done and try other options. If Longshore gets booed or put through the wringer, it’s the coach’s fault for continuing to trot him out there when he obviously shouldn’t be.

On the QB front, Longshore shoudn’t play when he’s hurt to the point where he cannot have proper mechanics. When he’s slightly off, it effects his throws. But if he’s healthy, he’s more than good enough.

What he should do now is critical. Nate is clearly hurt and his lack of mobility and lack of accuracy are likely related to the same problem. He needs to tell Nate to get himself well, improve his mobility, and his job will be his when he is better.

I doubt the Coach will pull Longshore unless his injury becomes so bad he can barely move. I don’t think he’ll use it as an excuse to get Riley in there. Let us not forget that Longshore is only a junior. So with 4 games left this season, possibly 5, and a whole season next year, there is a whole lot of Longshore left. Right now, that’s now encouraging. Don’t think that Tedford will replace Longshore unless he has many games in a row where he is completely ineffective. Remember how long it took Tedford to replace Joe Ayoob? Ayoob was clearly not going to get it going, but Tedford stuck with him, probably costing Cal a win or two. But let’s all also remember this is college, not pro, so go easy on Nate. He’s a great kid, a leader and is doing his best. Make sure he is never booed. Don’t ever think about subjecting him to what Ayoob had to go through. That was low class and unacceptable. That is not Cal, nor should it ever be Cal, no matter how frustrating things get. Never boo the kids, unless they don’t try or do something heinous, like a terrible cheap shot, on the field.

Tedford is the professional, along with his coaches. Criticisms as warranted should be directed their way. They certainly deserve some this season. There are plenty of frustrations, questions and doubts to go their way. But that’s a whole different topic.