"BERKELEY Cal football general manager Ron Rivera said he already has a working list of 14 candidates for the program's vacant head-coaching position and that he will involve a broad spectrum of people in pursuit of the right man. Freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele won't be an afterthought in the process. Knowing who he is and what he means to us,"
"Rivera said he intends to make it clear that the hiring process is about doing the right thing for the university but also for the players. Part of it will be about his growth and development as a football player and as a student-athlete, Rivera said. This is very, very important, making sure he understands that we are looking in his best interests as well. We've got him in mind, as we do his teammates."
Ron Rivera said he already has a working list of 14 candidates for Cal's vacant head-coaching position and plans to involve a broad spectrum of people in the search. Freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele will be a key consideration, with Rivera emphasizing the need to prioritize his growth and development as a football player and student-athlete. Rivera expressed intent to balance doing the right thing for the university and for the players, assuring attention to Sagapolutele's best interests and those of his teammates. Interim coach Nick Rolovich said Sagapolutele appears happy, wants to win, and will need personal support as a 19-year-old. Rivera provided no firm hiring timetable and said he will not hire a search firm but plans to form a committee including alumni.
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