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Open Letter: Year One of the Gold Standard Era

Niner Nation,

One year.

It's hard to believe that it's been one year since Niner Nation welcomed me and my wife, Jessica, to this spectacular campus and city! We love our new home and are grateful for your overwhelming support.

To say that the first 12 months have been busy would be an understatement. Our team has worked tirelessly to build upon an already strong foundation so that we can achieve the championship greatness that this institution deserves.

We've taken several bold steps which have created tangible momentum, including some superstar hires who share our vision of excellence:

  • Ron Sanchez and his staff have done a tremendous job with a clearly improved men's basketball program, establishing a principled foundation, bringing a competitive grit that is already paying dividends, and signing a heralded recruiting class for next season.