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Davis Webb explains decision to leave Colorado for Cal

Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Davis Webb was engaged to Colorado for nearly four months before he called off the marriage and revealed there was someone else.

Despite already inking his financial aid agreement with the Buffaloes, Webb announced Thursday he was headed for the greener pastures of California, leaving Colorado standing at the alter in the process.

"When I committed (to Colorado) in January, that was the best situation for me," Webb told Bruce Feldman of FOX Sports. "But then something that fit me better came along."

Related: Why choosing Cal over Colorado was a wise move by Davis Webb

Even after metaphorically putting the ring on Colorado's finger, Webb took trips to other campuses. In search of the perfect situation, the graduate transfer from Texas Tech visited Cal and Auburn. In the meantime, Colorado tried to reassure its fan base, which was growing anxious, that Webb would uphold his vow to the Buffs.

"There were some serious talks," Webb said of his visit with Auburn, "but I felt like it didn't fit me as a quarterback."

So that left Colorado and Cal.

As time wore on, Webb said, he became more infatuated with the Golden Bears. In February, Cal hired Jake Spavital - who runs a similar offense to the one Webb played in at Texas Tech - as its offensive coordinator.

Webb said he spent two months consulting with various people in his support circle about his decision, including some of his former coaches. He was also in touch with former Cal pivot Jared Goff, with whom Webb became acquainted when the two were top high school prospects.

And after four long months of seeing other schools on the side, Webb broke off the engagement to Mike MacIntyre's program.

"Those two guys had invested a lot of time and effort recruiting me, and I really respect them," Webb said of MacIntyre and Colorado offensive coordinator Darrin Chiaverini. "They handled it very professionally. It was nothing against Colorado, but at the same time, I only have one year to do this."

Webb, who threw for 2,539 yards with 24 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in his most recent season as a starter, was one of the top graduate transfers on the market. Injuries and a surging Patrick Mahomes cost him the Red Raiders' starting job, but he was lauded on his way out of Lubbock for the way he carried himself as a backup. He said he'll take the same attitude with him to Cal.

"My goal at Texas Tech when I went there was to be the best teammate I possibly can be, and that's what I want to do here," Webb said. "I really want to get to know as many of (my new teammates in the next few weeks) as I can and embrace the culture here that Coach (Sonny) Dykes has created."

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