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General manager Ron Rivera has the keys at Cal; will other schools follow suit?
Episode 555
In the new age of college football, the title “general manager” means something different on every campus. Several schools have hired GMs and given them something similar to the power of an NFL GM.
(0:00-0:22) Intro
(0:23-19:44) Ron Rivera's Role at Cal, House Settlement
(19:45-20:06) Watch our show on YouTube!
(20:07-35:03) How will the house settlement impact spending?
(35:04-39:30) Update on the mystery at Ari's House
(39:31-43:38) Putting a bow on the GM discussion
(43:39-52:06) Jake Garcia signs with Michigan
(52:07-53:59) Conclusion
We thought that might create a power struggle with coaches, but what happened Monday suggests it also may create a power struggle with athletic directors.
Cal athletic director Jim Knowlton retired with four years left on his contract, and it’s clear that newly installed GM Ron Rivera — the former Panthers and Commanders head coach — has assumed the role Knowlton had when it comes to football.
Meanwhile, well-traveled quarterback Jake Garcia committed to Michigan. The former four-star recruit has been at Miami, Missouri and East Carolina. Why are the Wolverines dipping into the portal for a QB now?
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Hosts: Andy Staples, Ari Wasserman
Producer: River Bailey
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Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago