Health Concerns Force Jeff Tedford to Step Away as Fresno State Coach

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Tedford, who has battled heart issues in recent years, won a program-record 82 games during his 11 seasons as Cal's coach

Jeff Tedford, who won a program record 82 games in 11 seasons at Cal through 2012, announced Monday he is stepping down as coach at Fresno State, his alma mater, due to “health concerns” after a recent medical checkup.

Hired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as offensive coordinator early in 2014, he underwent a coronary angioplasty in August of that year with two stents placed in an artery near his heart. He returned part-time but never felt healthy enough to resume his duties full-time and was released from his contract before the end of 2014.

"I have a tremendous amount of pride and passion for Fresno State, and I understand the time and energy necessary to lead at a high level. The players, coaches and Bulldog supporters deserve the best,” Tedford said. “Unfortunately, I am not able to sustain the commitment needed to perform at the level needed to guide the program.”

Skipper called Tedford “a living legend,” and certainly his Cal tenure was marked by highs the Bears hadn’t enjoyed in decades.

 

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