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It's official. Ben Braun has been fired as the Cal basketball coach. Before getting into an analysis of the Braun era, player reactions, or the thrill of a coaching hunt, I thought I would first tell a story of why I liked Ben Braun so much. Hence, the simple title. The best part about being a writer for the Daily Cal wasn't the tickets, the thrill of following the best Cal football season ...
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“A Turn For The Awesome” (Ben Braun Memories)
Bears Necessity — ... team,” said Robertson. “He gave us an opportunity to play at this level and gave us a place to play and receive a top-flight education. But as for the overall feel of the day, I think a lot of guys right now are a little unsettled about what happened. It was such a quick turnaround with us just getting back. But as Jamal was saying, it’s a business and not just basketball –the game we love and play. I think from that standpoint, everyone understands the decision.” The Band is Out On The Field The best part about being a writer for the ...

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