I’d like to see Poly’s program improve, as long as we can still beat them.

Baldwin and Plough out there in the wilderness. Where do they land next?

The Gopoly article says he’s going to be offensive coordinator for Arizona State.
Seems premature to fire him to me. He only had two seasons.

Who's next for Poly?

He resigned

ESPN also reports Baldwin headed to ASU to be offensive coordinator.

Baldwin was 4-21 in 3 years.

An overrated coach. Everyone hated him at Cal.

Paul Wulff?

With that little turn around, that's my guess.

Paul Wulff officially announced as CPs new HC. I get that they needed to get someone in with the first signing day coming up, but I don't see folks being too excited for this. An internal hire from a staff that hasn't been able to get performance from the team especially in the run game where Wulff was responsible. I know I wouldn't be stoked about this, but who knows. He could be... Fine?

https://gopoly.com/staff-directory/paul-wulff/98

“ Wulff was hired as Sacramento State's assistant head coach, run game coordinator and offensive line coach in 2016 and was with the Hornets for three seasons. Last fall, Wulff was a volunteer assistant coach at UC Davis.”

So he was an assistant at UC Davis and poly?

I flew to Washington and watched a Paul Wulff led EWU team manhandled a Rich Ellerson led Cal Poly team in 2004 38-21. That was a year in which Cal Poly was 9-2 and had 3 future Buchanan winners starting on Defense and a 1,500+ yard rusher in James Noble.

That EWU team was led by Walter Payton winning QB Erik Meyer and future NFL All-Pro tackle Michael Roos. Wulff knows talent and can recruit. Cal Poly will be a much more physical team under Wulff than they were under Baldwin. I for one think it is a great hire.

“Personally, this position as head football coach at Cal Poly is one that I and my family have dreamed about for several years,” Wulff added, “having an opportunity to lead a football program that offers elite academics and a commitment from administration, alumni and boosters that will allow for our coaches and student-athletes to compete on the field of play for conference and national championships. Currently, Cal Poly is one of the few universities in the western United States that offers these opportunities.”

“Paul Wulff is the right person for this job,” said Oberhelman. “He knows our roster inside and out, he has been very active in recruiting this incoming class, and he can help lead The Climb that is currently underway.

“Although the record may not have been indicative of this, our team was markedly better this past season, and with many key contributors returning and getting healthy, I’m excited for what the 2023 season holds,” Oberhelman added. “The president and I both felt strongly that continuity would be the key, and Coach Wulff will continue to work with the current coaching staff to further develop this team.”

https://www.davisenterprise.com/sports/football-dhs-graduate-named-new-cal-poly-head-coach/

I realize this is a bit off topic, but since we’re talking about old faces reinventing themselves how about this one. We all know about the forty Niners QB problems, but did you know who Brock Purdys back up is? JOSH JOHNSON. Yes, that Josh Johnson who had the spectacular melt down at Aggie Stadium in I think 2003 or 2004 when he in a rage charged the Aggie pack section and had to be restrained physically. Yes he is on the roster at the ripe old age of 36! (I believe) have to give the guy real credit for sticking it out. He was a player for sure. Ever since that episode the visiting team has been located on the west sideline. Gotta love that Aggie pack!

last visiting QB at Toomey?

No Aggie stadium. First year or two of opening.

2006 final game, final game at the Toom
Josh Johnson and visiting No. 16 Toreros were indeed the final opponent.
https://ucdavisaggies.com/news/2006/11/25/UC_Davis_Clinches_37th_Straight_Winning_Season_To_Close_Out_Toomey_Field_Era.aspx

forgot all about Marcus Nolan

My how memories fad!

Nolan was a baller, transferred in from San Jose State and immediately took off in Davis.

I don’t remember which game it but USD played at UCD to end the season twice. 2005/6? 2006/7? Something like that. I was at one of them and not sure which one. 1 of only 2 times I sat on opposing side at the toom for Easy space w buds (all guys who played at Davis). Also there right in front of us was Marshawn Lynch, high school team mate of Josh Johnson - supporting his dude. Would take prob only a few mins of comparing schedules w cal to figure out which year it was but too lazy.

What year vs Sac were the crazy calls which affected the game outcome?

I was unaware of Wulff sad backstory; maybe some old time Davis folks remember. Long story done by ESPN, this Sacbee gives the basics.

https://amp.sacbee.com/news/local/article247332079.html

What a tragic story. It is also a great story about football and the coaches that Wulff had saved him from going down a dark path. I think he's going to be an excellent coach for Poly.

I know before Hawk was hired some were saying Hawk and some wanted Wulff since he's local.

he was on the staff for one season as a volunteer after Sears got fired at Sac. Went to Poly the next