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Big Game Dads: How two rival coaches are thankful for their fathers

Our Stories: Big Game Dads

A feature I edited and co-produced for the Pac-12 Network. Me and the team I worked with made this feature in three days and we did not have a key interview until 24 hours before it was due. The best part is that that hard work paid off when it was nominated for a Bay Area Emmy in the Sports Story - Feature category in 2021. Stanford Head Coach David Shaw is the son of a veteran football coach. Cal Head Coach Justin Wilcox is the son of a Pro Football Hall of Famer. As both schools get ready for the 123rd edition of The Big Game on Friday, Nov. 27, the two rivals open up about their shared experiences growing up and how their fathers helped set a foundation for their success. Both of the coaches' fathers remind us that lessons taught through football can impact the lives of countless young men throughout this game.