Cal Bears West Coast Offense (1997) - Steve Mariucci

Steve Mariucci was the head coach of the California Golden Bears football team from 1996 to 1997. He was hired after a successful four-year stint as the quarterbacks coach for the Green Bay Packers, where he helped to develop Brett Favre into one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.

The 1997 California Golden Bears football team was a team of great potential that fell short of its goals. Led by head coach Steve Mariucci and quarterback Kyle Boller, the Bears had a number of talented players, including running back Marshawn Lynch and wide receiver Tony Gonzalez. However, the team was also prone to turnovers and inconsistency, which led to a disappointing 6-5 record.

The 1997 California Golden Bears football team used a West Coast offense under head coach Steve Mariucci. The West Coast offense is a pass-oriented offense that is designed to spread the defense out and create mismatches for the offense's playmakers.

Mariucci's West Coast offense was a good fit for the 1997 Bears because they had a number of talented wide receivers, including Tony Gonzalez, Bobby Shaw, and Dameon Hunter. The offense was also a good fit for quarterback Kyle Boller, who was a gifted passer with a strong arm.