Comments on: Football: Anger officially on Guy list

By: heckyeah

heckyeah — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:38:40 +0000

JO, you will be missed. True quality work. Make sure you keep us posted on your next move on Twitter

By: wehofx

wehofx — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:50:31 +0000

Again, Jonathan, best wishes. Because of the quality of your work, you will end up in a good place.

So, anyone have a guess what’s going to happen to this blog?

It wouldn’t surprise me if “they” screw Farudo and make him do double duty.

Or, no more blog? I do like the above suggestions about JO starting his own. Or maybe he’ll end up with yahoo, espn or Fox as their web reporter. JO, you do have a brand and a following.

By: Caladan

Caladan — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:02:52 +0000

Jonathan, I’m sorry to hear we’re losing you. I enjoyed reading your coverage of Cal football. Best of luck to you!

By: David Swartz

David Swartz — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:12:11 +0000

It’s a shame that you were let go, Jonathan. I wish you well.

By: rollonubears

rollonubears — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:09:56 +0000

so, where’s the best place to go for practice updates and the like? bearinsider?

By: BlueNGold

BlueNGold — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:28:36 +0000

Jonathan Okanes- Best of luck to you in all of your future endeavors. I hope your future includes Cal sports in some format. It would be a shame to see all the work you have done here to come to a complete stop. I will look forward to your next endeavor.

By: covinared

covinared — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:16:07 +0000

Jonathan: I have followed your column on a daily basis for over three years. I thank you very much for the enjoyment it has given me. I am sorry for the loss of your job, and wish you all the best in the future. Your work here will be missed.

By: Kent Wilson

Kent Wilson — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:54:27 +0000

Here, Here Dan and Greid! Well stated! The Cal teams have had chemistry issues for years now…and someone within the Athletic department has to recognize that Tedford is a big reason why the team has issues.

By: Greid

Greid — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:42:49 +0000

I think what Dan is talking about is playing with “heart” and passion. This can happen for a game or two per season by playing on pure emotion. To play with heart for an entire season requires:
• each team member knowing they are playing their best because the coaching staff has optimally identified and refined each players skills. The coaching staff has also put the team in the best possible position to win by:
o selecting and using players and resources wisely
o creative and well thought out offensive, defensive, and game strategies
o Wise and creative play calling
Teams and players stop playing with heart when they believe artificial self-imposed road blocks are erected that prevent them and the team from doing their best. I think the later describes the Tedford teams for most of his tenure. This is why selecting the “right” coach is so important and why I believe Tedford needs to go.

By: Greid

Greid — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:02:06 +0000

Dan: +1 Very nicely said.