Bear To Pony Up With Mustangs: Pascoe becomes Cal Poly tight ends coach

Cal Poly has added a unique dual-sport pedigree to its football staff, announcing the hiring of Bear Pascoe as the Mustangs’ tight ends coach. The appointment positions Pascoe to become what university officials believe will be the only individual ever to have coached both rodeo and major-college football.

Pascoe, whose background bridges the arenas of collegiate athletics and professional rodeo, steps into the role immediately, bringing a distinctive résumé to the Mustangs’ offensive room. While details of his coaching philosophy and prior on-field experience were not disclosed, athletic department sources emphasized the rarity of his crossover résumé at the NCAA Division I level.

The move underscores Cal Poly’s willingness to blend unconventional backgrounds into its program, pairing traditional football development with the discipline and toughness Pascoe honed in the rodeo circuit. His presence is expected to add a fresh dynamic to the tight end corps as the Mustangs prepare for the upcoming season.