Today we bid farewell (kinda) to Grant Marek. I've worked with Grant for 2 and a half years here, and its been quite a ride. We've covered coaching searches in the two primary revenue sports, all sorts of recruiting hootenanny, the worst Cal Football season in recent memory, and offseasons full of turmoil. And it's been a total blast.
Covering Cal Sports is a privilege, and should be treated as such. I learned that from watching Grant in action. Good times and bad, we have a great gig. And even during the bad times, we managed to maintain some levity, both privately and on the boards. Grant is a mentor, a friend, a colleague, an accomplice, and a sometimes partner in commiseration. He's mighty good at what he does and his shoes will be tough to fill. But I'm stepping into a great spot because of the road he's hoed, and for that he has my gratitude. He gave me the opportunity to join the team here, and now I have the opportunity to try and grow the site even more.
Our time working together is full of nothing but fond memories for me. I have nothing but the utmost respect for Grant, and feel lucky to have both his counsel and friendship going forward...
/record scratch
But really, I'm so glad to finally be rid of the oppressive yoke that you had me under. I can't wait to do things totally different than you did, because I know it will somehow be way better now that you're gone.
Welcome to Ginger-Free GBR, folks...Now we have a SOUL.
Aw shucks, I can't do it. This is all amiable, and this is your day as much as ours.
You're the man, buddy. I'll do my best to make you proud. We all will.
Don't be a stranger!
