More than a week into the Sonny Dykes' era, GoldenBearReport reached out to ex-players for their thoughts on Jeff Tedford's dismissal and the prospects of Cal's newest head football coach. What follows, is the first in a series of reactions that will be updated regularly on the message board.

Chris Manderino, FB, 2001-05

"Few may choose to remember the dreadful and embarrassing Cal football season of 2001, the year before the 'Tedford Era.' Not only were we 1 and 10, but we were divided as a team and a laughing stock throughout the hallways on campus, in the media, and across the country.

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