The Unkindest Cut
Stanford has always been a little different. Different because, at Stanford, the term “student-athlete” wasn’t an NCAA promotional...
Gary Cavalli
Jul 9, 2020
Gloves Off
In the midst of numerous crises—a global pandemic, record unemployment, the murder of yet another unarmed black man, and worldwide...
Gary Cavalli
Jun 8, 2020
Mississippi Madness
Coaching success is very hard to predict. The guy who kills the interview may be a bust in the locker room. The guy with the great resume...
Gary Cavalli
Jan 10, 2020
Fantastic Finishes, Burrow Blowout, Coaching/Officiating Blunders, Stanford Basketball
One of the great weekends of the sports year was marked by two fantastic finishes, one incredible blowout, some questionable officiating...
Gary Cavalli
Dec 30, 2019
Mr. Positive
“A very pleasant good evening to you.” With those words, John Ralston would begin any speech, press conference, or appearance before a...
Gary Cavalli
Sep 16, 2019
Week 2: Important Lessons Re-learned
It’s always better to hire a coach who’s on the way up, rather than one who’s on the way down. I hired, fired and worked closely with a...
Gary Cavalli
Sep 9, 2019
The Class Act; U.S. Women Prevail
One of the classiest and most accomplished broadcasters in Bay Area sports history passed away last week. Don Klein was the voice of...
Gary Cavalli
Jul 8, 2019
Overtime Rules, Officiating Blunders Taint Two Great Games; Turk Passes; Bama Defections; A-Rod Citi
Yesterday's NFC and AFC championship games were both games for the ages, with great play after great play, clutch third down conversions,...
Gary Cavalli
Jan 21, 2019
Great Expectations
In the high pressure arenas of college and pro football, it’s always better to over-achieve than to disappoint. That’s why most coaches...
Gary Cavalli
Aug 7, 2018
Stanford 24-peats, Giants and A's Awaken
Another year, another Director’s Cup. To no one’s surprise, Stanford has claimed its 24th consecutive Director’s Cup, emblematic of the...
Gary Cavalli
Jul 3, 2018
