Over the past few seasons, Cal’s defense has consistently been one of the worst in the country. Last year the Bears ranked in the bottom five in both total defense and scoring defense. But first-year defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter is ready to turn the page.
“We talked to (the players) about changing the image, having a new paradigm. That was my talk with them meeting one. We determine what we’re going to be. Don’t let outside voices do that.”
DeRuyter comes to Cal after five seasons as Fresno State’s head coach.