California Golden Bears Athletics
Sep 25 (Fri)
7:30 PM
CYRIL BUD “DOG” TURNER
Dog Turner was a part of Cal football for longer than many of us have been alive. He was such a kind and genuine person. I will miss so many things about him including the welcoming smile he gave to everyone who entered California Memorial Stadium. It’s really hard to imagine going to lunch and not seeing him in the football offices, heading to practice and not getting a fist bump from him, or entering the locker room after a game and not seeing him standing there beaming with pride for his team. Dog always said “it’s a great day to be a Bear”. Indeed it is, Dog, but just not as great today. We’ll miss you, pal, but we’ll always remember you and love you. Go Bears.JUSTIN WILCOX
FROM THE CAL FAMILY
It's a sad day to be a Bear.
— Cal Football (@CalFootball) September 4, 2020
For 50 years, Bud "Dog" Turner has brought joy and happiness to our program.
We will miss you, Dog. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/DxYslFT9vb
RIP Dog
— Cal Football (@CalFootball) September 4, 2020
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"It's a great day to be a Bear."
— Cal Football (@CalFootball) September 5, 2020
Forever and Always, Dog.https://t.co/tXTFndff57
This one hurts deep! I have never known @Calfootball without you Cyril Bud "Dog" Turner. You were my best friend and like a dad to me! Love you Dog! "It's a Great Day to be a Bear" ?? Rest in Paradise!! pic.twitter.com/HZhGWqofpX
— Norman Mo (@NormanMo409) September 4, 2020
This breaks my heart. Dog was the best! Always greeted me with a huge smile and then couldn't wait to take a jab at me. No one loved @CalFootball more than him and he loved more than anything to be a part of it. I will miss him. #RIPDog https://t.co/S5Pm24zLPt
— Roxy Bernstein (@roxybernstein) September 4, 2020
A cornerstone of the @CalFootball Family. Rest In Peace, Dog! ???? https://t.co/oKbIA4AJ4m
— Vincent Bug Rivera (@bugrivera_) September 4, 2020
Few people in college football history have been as committed to a program over as many decades as Bud Turner was to @CalFootball. He was committed, kind, and like family. A huge loss.
— Kevin Knox (@kvknox) September 4, 2020
Rest in peace, Dog. https://t.co/Cqp2CNpEaS
Just heard of the news of the passing of “Dog” the legend at @CalFootball I could not of made it everyday through my internship without him. He had such an overwhelmingly positive and happy spirit. You will be missed! ?? pic.twitter.com/pAdVGekufe
— Alexis Williams (@IAmTheAlexisW) September 4, 2020
This breaks my heart. Dog was a light to everyone he crossed paths with. He'll always be part of the fabric of @CalFootball and the truest example of commitment and dedication.
— Ashley Adamson (@AdamsonAshley) September 4, 2020
Rest in Peace ?? https://t.co/aIQNIZ4yrn
Man this hurts! Dog was one of the first faves you see when you entered the facility. Always had a smile on his face even on a bad day. Gonna miss you Bud! @CalFootball https://t.co/twFSU9VLQR
— DJCampbell27 (@DJCampbell27) September 4, 2020
RIP to a @CalFootball Family member! Dog was a absolute legend & will be missed dearly, love you Dog?? it’s always “ A Great Day to be a Bear”. https://t.co/rCBqfKVv8q
— Funches (@Fruitsnackkilla) September 4, 2020
Rest easy Dog. One last ???????? https://t.co/Xx2IfnVnJ2
— Moe Ways (@MoeWays) September 4, 2020
Dog had one of the best attitudes you could ever imagine. His enthusiasm for Cal Football will forever be unmatched.
— Cory Nicol (@CNicol28) September 4, 2020
It's always a great day to be a Bear ?? https://t.co/lgAbFQJ0an
Much like the Bear, the Dog will not quit and the Dog will not die. Dog lives on in the many hearts he’s touched! As Dog would say on good days and bad “it’s a great day to be a Bear!” Rest In Peace https://t.co/Nf4zQlr8jC
— Will Heck (@CoachHeck55) September 4, 2020
RIP DOG. The person who allowed me into Cal Football practices when I was 6 years old. Truly a beloved member of the Cal family. You will be missed. Every day is a great day to be a bear. https://t.co/Tkng5lWVLK
— Benjamin Hawk Schrider (@schrider_hawk) September 4, 2020
Legend and a treasure! The epitome of “good people”! Rest In Peace Dog... Go Bears! https://t.co/VqYbZBV8iE
— Charlie Ramirez, DC (@CRamirez_PittDC) September 4, 2020
Bud Turner was truly a wonderful man. This “Dog” was indeed - Man’s Best Friend. Go Bears! https://t.co/jOQDls5SJJ
— Tom Holmoe (@TomHolmoe) September 4, 2020
RIP Dog! Amazing heart and man. https://t.co/6GkB7aploA
— Justin Forsett (@JForsett) September 4, 2020
Heroes get remembered, legends never die. Dog is a legend. https://t.co/arpUuM6x15
— Dave Kao (@davekao1) September 4, 2020
RIP Dog, Cal has lost a great man. You will be missed! https://t.co/nRyix6xyHf
— Alex Mack (@alexmack51) September 4, 2020
You will be missed dog, turned so many rough days into great 1s ?? https://t.co/A2HJFEeO7J
— Vic Enwere (@VicEnwere1) September 4, 2020
There was one consistent thing about Cal Football. It was Dog. We were fortunate to send guys to Cal and Dog was always there to protect the Bear Lair. #RIPDog https://t.co/92TeMpfpcy
— Chris Babcock (@ChrisBabcock2) September 4, 2020
I’ll always remember you Dapping every one of us before we hit the field for practice.. You reminded us how Great it was to Be a Bear Every Single Day. RIP Dog, this one hurts... ???? https://t.co/LBwhmJH81L
— Michael Barton (@mikeantbarton) September 4, 2020
@CalFootball lost a little bit of its soul with the loss of Bud Dog Turner. Humble, gracious, funny and caring. Always had a smile and always seemed to welcome me to practice like I was his best friend. I will miss him dearly. #RIPDog
— Todd McKim (@toddmckimsports) September 4, 2020
Tough day man! Nobody loved the program like Dog...
— Vincent Johnson III (@Bigvin78) September 4, 2020
Win, lose, or draw it was always a great day to be a bear when he was around.
All love. R.I.P. https://t.co/SRJ79Ds5yX
RIP Dog! First person you see before you go on the field at practice. Always made sure you knew it was a great day to be a bear. https://t.co/1Y39pbUbbt
— Vic Wharton III (@vicwhartoniii) September 4, 2020
@CalFootball lost a legend! His presence is irreplaceable, Rest in Paradise Dog???? https://t.co/9VC8Saxben
— Chase Garbers (@ChaseGarbers) September 4, 2020
My heart literally hurts. For 50 years Dog served our athletic program without accepting a dime in return. His “it’s a good day to be a bear” brightened even the worst of bad days. I’ll miss your warm hugs on the sidelines and your unshakeable team spirit. We‘ll miss you so much https://t.co/tc11rMWlpI
— Destini ?? (@neighborchick) September 4, 2020
RIP Dog ???? I’m heart broken... We connected on day 1 of my Freshman year with our shared passion for @CalFootball, and he went on to become my adopted grandpa for these past 5.5 years. His presence will be greatly missed around the program. https://t.co/wCwWwKJ3T0
— Bmac (@BrendanMcInerny) September 4, 2020
Can't even count the number of times this man said to me "It's a great day to be a Bear" walking in and out Memorial Stadium through the years. What a terrible, terrible loss for the program and the university. #RIPDog https://t.co/9pUXxs0aut
— Grant Marek (@Grant_Marek) September 4, 2020
Dog was GREATNESS! He will be missed and he will never be replaced. Roll On You Bear! https://t.co/kfNekdSPC4
— Scott X. Nady (@CoachNady) September 4, 2020
It will always be a great day to be a bear. #RIP pic.twitter.com/j5s93Dsifk
— Tricia Breault (@triciabreault) September 4, 2020
I’d like to imagine that when a Bear passes on, Dog will be there on the other side waiting to greet us with, “It’s a great day to be a Bear.”
— Donovan Frazer (@d_fraz61) September 4, 2020
Rest In Peace. #GoBears https://t.co/p6DWf2z5hq
There will never be another like him. Proud that I had the chance to get to know him. RIP Dog. https://t.co/HB94aolhYn
— Nick Sundberg (@NickSundberg) September 4, 2020
Miss you Dog https://t.co/kVApiKgtAM
— Cj Anderson (@cjandersonb22) September 4, 2020
RIP DOG! Loved your energy that you brought every day to practice man.. Always a great day to be a Bear. https://t.co/JIMTcN7qWy
— LT (@lone_toailoa) September 4, 2020
One of my all-time favorite people. I will miss you Dog and thank you for all you gave Cal Football. https://t.co/JI6PESJPy4
— Sonny Dykes (@CoachDykesSMU) September 4, 2020
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— John Bondegard (@johnbondegard) September 4, 2020
With unrivaled passion this guy epitomized all that is good about CFB. The #CalFootballFamily is better because of Dog and he will be greatly missed. “It’s a great day to be a Bear! ????” https://t.co/rp5R7MsrlE
— Sophie Harlan (@sophieluoto) September 5, 2020
Saw this man the past 3 years before every practice reminding every individual as well as myself the privilege that it was to be associated with the program. 6 simple words “Great Day To Be A Bear”. Rest In Peace Dog! Thanks for the constant reminders! https://t.co/wfZMAjlomm
— Gerald Alexander (@GAlexander21) September 5, 2020
A wonderful man in so many ways. Prayers and love to Dog’s Family from the Williams Family. https://t.co/FkJfmW4iDK
— mike williams (@mikewil61225576) September 4, 2020
Today we loss a great man, a California Golden Bear legend. He never missed a day. Dog you will be missed ?????? #ItsAGreatDayToBeABear https://t.co/OXsGSdlRBD
— Sione M. Sina (@trenchxchief) September 4, 2020
RIP Dog! I will miss seeing you everyday before practice! https://t.co/FQDG3sOLsZ
— Marques Tuiasosopo (@therealTUI) September 4, 2020
Hard to imagine @CalFootball without Dog. Heart and soul of the program. His positivity, care, wisdom, and guidance have influenced decades of people in such a profound way. What a legacy Dog has left in the lives he has touched. #RIPfriend https://t.co/6HwLv3Ykxu
— Teresa Kuehn Gould (@TKGould) September 4, 2020
Rest In Paradise legend ???? https://t.co/lrEA3Nzk3s
— Tre Watson (@tre1watson) September 4, 2020
RIP Dog https://t.co/CrQyDt1vwU
— Hardy Nickerson (@hardynickerson) September 4, 2020
Long live Dog! ???? https://t.co/Ugs1Aq7lFr
— DJCampbell27 (@DJCampbell27) September 4, 2020
Rest Easy Dog OG TRIPLE OG! “It’s a great day to be a Bear” https://t.co/uJC4egb1mD
— Benji Palu (@BenjiPalu_Cal) September 4, 2020
Always greeted us with a beaming smile everyday! Rest Easy Dog! ??’s up! https://t.co/kHw87kW1M4
— Ryan Conry (@Coach_Conry) September 4, 2020
Thank you for being a light to everyone in our program. It will always be “A great day to be a bear” Rest In Peace Dog ?? https://t.co/ZYWTqKgoCI
— Kuony Deng ???? (@Kd_2Three) September 4, 2020
Today I lost a great friend in Mr. Turner a.k.a “Big Dog.” I’m really going to miss trading smiles with you man. Rest In Love... because of you it’ll always be a “Great day to be a Bear.” pic.twitter.com/sQNHX8sEFe
— Marcel Dancy (@Mufasa23x) September 4, 2020
Dog made me laugh through some tough times dealing w injury and I’m grateful to have known him ???? Rest In Peace DOG! https://t.co/ze8KKDZw3V
— CGOODE (@camgoode19) September 4, 2020
It was a honor Dog. Much love and respect for the OG. ??. Rest In Peace. #GreatDayToBeABear ???????? https://t.co/bamLH3c1nH
— T.Turner (@_treyturner5) September 4, 2020
Man. RIP Dog. Always great seeing you before every practice. https://t.co/MY3PrtvWOM
— Traveon Beck? (@HeyImTray) September 4, 2020
RIP Dog Turner ???? Gonna miss that guy. We’ll keep the “great day to be a bear” going ???
— Z. Johnson (@Zeandaej) September 4, 2020
Biggest Cal fan out there. Always was a positive presence. RIP ?? https://t.co/24Jz2YQ4mE
— Marshall Cherrington (@MWCherrington) September 4, 2020
Very Sad day today. We will miss you Dog! You Always had a genuine care for people everyday was truly a great day around you! I was lucky enough to spend some time with Dog at the bowl game and I am grateful for those memories#RIP ?? pic.twitter.com/kUcjaV9pfC
— Austin Clark (@CoachClarkDL) September 5, 2020
Rest In Peace, Dog. You brought joy to the Golden Bears everyday. ???????? https://t.co/3ObTvMOKIR
— Mr. Rockett (@Mr_Rockett08) September 4, 2020
My Dawg Dog ???????? Rip big Dog !!!! Been real since first day i met you and i'm sure everyone can say that .....you Will be missed " it's a great day to be a Bear " !!!!! https://t.co/TEC2SCCRgT
— Big Heem (@HeemAtCal) September 4, 2020
Everyone that has worn or cheered for the blue and gold are hurting today. Dog was the definition of a Golden Bear. We all will push on and live each day to the fullest including this day b/c I know everyone upstairs is saying “It’s a Great Day to be a Bear” ?? #GoBears https://t.co/fKzKjopnsK
— Ray Hudson (@rayhudson11) September 4, 2020
Damn RIP DOG! You will be missed !
— Darius Allensworth (@_MoneyDA) September 4, 2020
One of my favorite people I met at Cal! Great Day to be a Bear! Love you Dog! RIP?? https://t.co/puAYN5iFVO
— David Ortega (@calidave_40) September 4, 2020
Time to play that fight song as we blow those ashes out of the cannon. RIP to a LEGEND ?? https://t.co/aqgPdpsKgP
— caaaaam (@CameronBW3) September 4, 2020
RIP Dog https://t.co/HmS80gtTkN
— Hardy Nickerson (@younghardy_) September 4, 2020
Such a sad day for Cal fans. Bud "Dog" Turner embodied what it means to be a Cal fan through thick and thin. You'll be missed, Dog! You'll always be a sturdy Golden Bear ?????? https://t.co/MacuBGcwsW
— Jim McGill (@BearInsider_com) September 4, 2020
2020 can take a hike. There’d better be a statue of him on a bronzed folding chair outside the North Tunnel when games start again. https://t.co/qORXJ4QVt1
— Ryan Gorcey (@RyanGorcey) September 4, 2020
Feeling awful this morning. Dog was the BEST. Rest In Peace ???? ?? https://t.co/yzA5dPpYUC
— Josh Yuen (@joshcal2020) September 4, 2020
RIP Legend. https://t.co/0x7N9Rmlg8
— Shailin Singh (@shailinsinghDC) September 4, 2020
Sorry to hear this. Dog was a good man, always upbeat. RIP https://t.co/1j5YBUU1QK
— Ron Kroichick (@ronkroichick) September 4, 2020
The sweetest man in Berkeley. Always a smile on his face. Always an encouraging word to others. ALWAYS greeted everyone with his trademark line, "Great day to be a Bear!" https://t.co/06nwp6GwIR
— Jeff Faraudo (@JeffFaraudo) September 4, 2020
Not only one of the nicest guys you'll meet, but saw how he energized the Cal players with eight simple words before practice:
— Lorenzo J. Reyna (@LJ_Reyna) September 4, 2020
"It's a great day to be a Bear."
You'll be missed, Dog. RIP. I'm sure Cal will honor you the next time play resumes.@CalBears247 https://t.co/Cqtc7sE9io
For those who don't know, Dog was a staple at Memorial Stadium, there to talk prior to Cal's practices, fist bump you as you walk in, and tell you "It's a Great Day to be a Bear." He will be sorely missed, this one really hurts https://t.co/G9qokwe9Mb
— Cal Rivals (@CalRivals) September 4, 2020
R.I.P to a CAL legend we love you Dog you will be greatly missed! It will always be a great day to be a bear! https://t.co/f81uyiMCMC
— Raymond Davison III (@rayraydavison) September 4, 2020
I've known Dog since I was 15 years old, and I attempted to pay tribute to the man here https://t.co/rSkPmZLn1K
— Trace Travers (@tracetravers3) September 4, 2020
RIP, Dog, who greeted (and hassled) me and every other reporter who covered Cal practice for decades. It will always be a great day to be a Bear. https://t.co/dOdmXHuwIk
— Ryan Gorcey (@RyanGorcey) September 4, 2020
This is heartbreaking to hear about this morning. Dog was a staple of @CalFootball, this year would have been his 51st with Cal. He joked with us about having jumped out of 'perfectly good airplanes' while in the military. He will be missed https://t.co/ZcQ3DrJiKU
— Trace Travers (@tracetravers3) September 4, 2020
When I arrived at St. Mary’s College for my first-ever practice as the Bears' rookie play-by-play broadcaster in August of 1975, Bud Turner and Mike White were among the first people to make me feel at home. He was there when I arrived and until the moment I learned he had died this week I assumed he’d always be giving me a big grin every time I arrived to watch practice. He was at the tunnel to say hello when I arrived and somewhere in the locker room or on the field when I left. He was on the truck driving a thousand miles to a game in Pullman and loading it back up at midnight after the game. He had no ego, no dark side. The only time he wasn’t smiling was right after a defeat but his spirit and soul would not allow him to stay down very long. After all, there would soon be another game so that meant there would be another great day for Cal football. May God bless you my friend and I’m sure you’re already spreading the joy of Cal football among your many new and old friends in Heaven.JOE STARKEY
PHOTOS OF DOG
Gallery: Bud "Dog" Turner
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