Jeff Tedford wants to concentrate on being a head coach next season, so he's changing the structure of California's coaching staff to give him more time to be in charge. Tedford shuffled his assistants Sunday, most notably hiring Frank Cignetti as his offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. He also hired Al Simmons as defensive backs coach, reassigned three assistants and announced the departure of three others, including respected defensive line coach Ken Delgado.
Tedford clearly has rethought every aspect of his program after his most disappointing season in six otherwise successful years with the Golden Bears. Cal finished 7-6 with a victory in last week's Armed Forces Bowl, a dismal end to a season that began with a 5-0 start and a No. 2 national ranking.
"It wasn't that I neglected anything," Tedford said. "I try to keep my finger on the pulse of everything going on, but it's hard to do it all. ... It's a good time to look at everything we do and make sure it's fresh for the players, and upbeat."
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