He also made 13 interceptions in his Bronco career, returning one for a touchdown in his junior season, and earned Academic All-American and All-Western Athletic Conference honors, helping the program to a 47-5 record in a four-year span. Taylor added about his mutual fondness for Sacramento in general, Sacramento is my home. In 2012, the stadium underwent a major overhaul, installing an artificial turf field surface, a new track surface, and a major refurbishment of the facilities documented in this video. >> SACRAMENTO STATE HISTORIC SEASON COMES TO AN END. Ellis to lead 2114 over the Buffaloes. Thomson has been a part of three consecutive playoff berths and Big Sky Conference championships while with Sacramento State. Thompson said Fresques will call the plays and work with the quarterbacks. THEY HAND OFF TO CAMERON, IN FOR HIS SECOND TOUCHDOWN OF THE GAME. 1 Georgia 225.76. I CAN IMAGINE BEING THERE. 2:26 pm ET, Alabama hires former Texas, UL coach Strong as analyst, Georgia star Jalen Carter subject of arrest warrant, 23 things to watch during 2023 spring football, Lincoln Riley opens up on Year 2 expectations, Big Ten, CFP committee adds Hall of Fame coach for 2023, Bob Diaco reunites with Brian Kelly at LSU, Stanford hires Sacramento State coach Troy Taylor, 23 things to watch as spring practices begin, Report: Alabama hires former Strong as analyst, Ex-Georgia star Jalen Carter subject of arrest warrant, Diaco reunites with Kelly, joins LSU staff as analyst, Ex-Tennessee staffers penalized for NCAA violations. [8] It opened 53years ago on September 20, 1969, it has also been the home stadium of the Sacramento Surge of the WLAF,[9] the Sacramento Gold Miners of the Canadian Football League[10] and the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League. Sacramento State did not field a team during 2020 because of the pandemic. He guided the Hornets to the program's first-ever share of the Big Sky title in 2019, a feat that had not been accomplished in 23 years of conference membership. He is currently a sophomore majoring in journalism. Joe Davidson has covered sports for The Sacramento Bee since 1988: preps, colleges, Kings and features. His defense was taken to task in Sacramento States final game by the best player in the FCS as quarterback star Lindsey Scott Jr. led Incarnate Word of Texas past the Hornets 66-63 in a quarterfinal playoff game, the highest-scoring game in FCS history. Thompson said his Hornets assistant head coach will be the same man who was the assistant head coach the previous four seasons Kris Richardson. A news conference to introduce Taylor is scheduled for Monday. California cannabis laws to know before you travel, MLB sets up local media group, could broadcast 17 teams, Arsenal beats Everton 4-0, moves 5 points clear in EPL, Judge: NFL coach can press discrimination claims in court, John Harbaugh Speaks On Jims Future At Michigan. Who might take over for Taylor? The 2021 Sacramento State Hornets football team represented California State University, Sacramento in the 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. During the 2022 season, Payne was offensive line coach at Idaho State. At Oregon State, Payne worked alongside run game coordinator/offensive line coach/associate head coach Jim Michalczik. [6][7] The Sacramento State Hornets football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the California State University, Sacramento located in Sacramento, California. He possesses an incredible football mind and has a long history of caring deeply for the student-athletes he leads. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Big Sky Conference. Ive grown fond of it. JAKE THEN AWAY WITH PRESSURE. Sacramento State Athletics announced a new head football coach in a release on Tuesday.Andy Thompson, defensive coordinator for the Hornets since 2019, will be replacing Troy Taylor, who recently announced his decision to take the head coaching job at Stanford. ASHER OHARA IN TYPICAL FASHION 10 YARD RUN LEAP INTO THE END ZONE MARK SHORT OF THE GOAL LINE. The stadium opened in 1928 and was initially known as Sacramento Stadium and Sacramento College Stadium.[5]. [11] In 2003 New scoreboard installed. The winningest coach in school history was struggling to change the trajectory of a program that was the predominant team in the Pac-12 during the first half of his tenure.Stanford's downfall coincides the loosening of transfer rules across major college football. 8 Oregon 107.55. The elite academic school is not able to add to its roster through transfers as easily as most of its competition in the Pac-12 and nationally.Taylor, a native Californian, played quarterback for Stanford's rival, Cal, and had a short NFL career in the early 1990s before getting into coaching at the high school and college levels.Troy is a proven winner who has experienced success at many levels of football," Muir said in a statement. Stanford hired Sacramento State coach Troy Taylor on Saturday to replace David Shaw and lead a Pac-12 program that has fallen off dramatically recently, with three losing seasons in the last four years. People were worried that Id join Troy at Stanford, but in my heart, I didnt want to leave here. Prior to his stint at Sacramento State, Payne spent three years as a coach at his alma mater of Dickinson State in North Dakota. 7 South Carolina 114.15. Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads, Your Privacy Choices/(Opt-Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). Sixteenth-seeded Granite Bay wins again while Folsom, Jesuit and Sacramento fall in the CIF Northern California regional playoffs. : State Hornet BUZZED, The best and worst cheesecakes from The Cheesecake Factory: STATE HORNET BUZZED, El foro del Jefe de Polica de Sac State Chet Madison Jr. y ms: El Avispn Del Estado, 88 estudiantes de Sac State fallan a certificar su estado de vacunacin: EL AVISPN DEL ESTADO, Nelsen anuncia otra ronda de pagos directos en el otoo de 2021: EL AVISPN DEL ESTADO, Un sindicato y centro en Sac State dan anlisis del racismo sistmico en la universidad: EL AVISPON DEL ESTADO, State Hornet Broadcast: Sac State celebrates Lunar New Year and mourners remember Tyre Nichols at candlelit vigil, Social justice activists in Sacramento persist in calls for institutional change to policing, Argument without purpose is argument for arguments sake, Sacramento gems you say? He is a 14-time award winner from the California Prep Sports Writer Association. The Hornets have participated in two bowl games, the Pasadena Bowl in 1968 against Grambling State, where the Hornets lost, 347, and the Camellia Bowl in 1964, where Montana State defeated the Hornets, 287. Troy is a proven winner who has experienced success at many levels of football. Jack Freeman, Football Beat WriterDecember 15, 2022. DUNAWAY TO WILLIAMS FANTASTIC GRAB PULLS THEM BACK WITHIN THREE LESS THAN TWO TO PLAY AFTER RECOVERING ONSIDE KICK HORNETS HAVE THE LEAD 4 YARD TOUCHDOWN AT 63 TO 59 MOST YARD SCORED IN SAC HISTORY WAS 738 CARDINALS CALLED THE COME BACK LINDSAY SCOTT ANOTHER DEEP BALL TAYLOR COMES DOWN TO KNOCK OFF THE HORNETS AND IN THE HISTORIC SEASON 66 TO 63. Its present seating capacity is 20,311. He is a member of the California Coaches Association Hall of Fame. In addition, Brandyn Thompson has been hired as the Mustangs' cornerbacks coach, accepting his first Division I coaching assignment after working the past six years as executive director for DB Select, a football training program for defensive backs in Sacramento. He will recruit extremely well and bring great thoroughness in all aspects to our program.". The elder Osborne was known mostly as the Ducks' tight ends and special teams coach for 16 seasons over two stretches. Sac State Football announces Andy Thompson as next head coach. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. With less than a minute left in the fourth quarter and down 2827, Hornet's walk-on kicker, Edgar Castenada, made the 31-yard field goal winning kick for a final score of 3028. Fred Anderson Field at Hornet Stadium is a 21,195-seat college football and track stadium on the campus of California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State). Hornets defeated the then No. Communications Director - bb, wbb, msoc, wsoc, wten, Student-Athlete Development & Success Coordinator, Coordinator of Athletic Admission & Retention, Associate Head Athletic Trainer - mbb, mgolf, Head Team Physician, Sports Medicine Physiatrist, Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning - vb, wbb, Assistant Director for Strength and Conditioning, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Executive Assistant to the Director of Athletics, Associate Head Coach/Off. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Big Sky Conference. Shaw carried a great offensive reputation as well when he was promoted following Jim Harbaugh's departure to the NFL, but recent years saw the offense shift its identity and ultimately experience a major drop-off in production. Sacramento State football head coach Troy Taylor was named the winner of the Eddie Robinson Award on Thursday, the award for the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Coach of the Year. 3 LSU 160.69. YOU GOING TO THE LOCKER ROOM WHEN I FIRST GOT HERE YOU COULD REALLY TALK TO EVERYBODY WITH THE CLICKS AND EVERYTHING BUT THE CULTURE IS CHANGE. If we can do those things I think [student-athletes] will live a full life after Sacramento State and that is my goal.. Wulff also finalized the coaching duties for his staff. 10 ranked Grizzlies by a score of 4228 in Hornet Stadium. Stanfords basketball coach, Jerod Haase, played for rival Cal in the early 1990s. Im human, for sure, Thompson said. The Beavers were a 23-point favorite coming into the game. Paul Kitagaki Jr./ The Sacramento Bee/TNS. Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads, Your Privacy Choices/(Opt-Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). This is a great opportunity to build on the last four years, Thompson said. Throughout our visits together he demonstrated an understanding of what makes Stanford special, and a deep desire to capitalize on our unique strengths. 0 on Jerseys. Its alignment is nearly north-south, offset slightly northwest, and the street-level elevation is approximately 35 feet (11m) above sea level. He was hired last month as offensive line coach for second-year Southern Utah head coach DeLane Fitzgerald. Its not easy being a coachs wife, Thompson said. THATS WE HAVE TO BE TO GO LIVE FOR KCRA3. Gavin Newsom likes to bash Texas. Sacramento State did not have a season in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the disruption did not alter Taylor's, or the team's, trajectory. Troy Taylor has brought Sacramento State football to heights previously thought unimaginable, and he's done it by embracing the local roots. Sixteenth-seeded Granite Bay wins again while Folsom, Jesuit and Sacramento fall in the CIF Northern California regional playoffs. Whitfield played collegiately at Stanford where he was a wide receiver and safety between 2012-15. I do speak from the heart. Jason Garrett, the former coach of the Dallas Cowboys, was also a finalist for the Stanford job, but removed his name from consideration this week. Richardson said remaining assistant head coach works perfectly for me, adding that hes become close friends with Thompson, so much so that the Thompson boys regularly swim in the Richardsons pool in Folsom. Troy is a proven winner who has experienced success at many levels of football," Muir said in a statement. Each of them feels the highs and lows of the profession. Sacramento State went 30-8 with a 23-1 record in a tough Big Sky Conference under Taylor. Taylor made an immediate splash upon his arrival at Sacramento State, which signaled his return to the FCS after serving as co-offensive coordinator for a record-setting Eastern Washington offense in 2016. Thompsons three sons, all under 11, attended the event, each of them giddy that they could get out of school to see their father speak in a shirt and tie. He also played in The Spring League in 2017. The 2019 season was a major milestone in the teams' history as the season brought Sacramento State its first-ever Big Sky Conference Championship, its fifth conference title overall, and its first-ever appearance in the FCS Football Championship playoff series. NA 151 160. Im going to build and grow everything he started here, Thompson said. CAN EVEN GO LIVE OUTSIDE THE STADIUM. Shaw stepped down last month after 12 seasons following the final game of a 3-9 season. Is California a better place to live? Another defensive quality control member remains to be hired. Alma Mater Stanford, '16 Kodi Whitfield was hired as the safeties coach at Sacramento State in January of 2022. The Sacramento Bee/TNS New Sacramento State football coach Andy Thompson, right, holds up a Hornets jersey with athletics director Mark Orr during a press conference introducing the coach at . Gov. [Thompson]s vision, commitment to student success, matches what we look for.. A former Cal player and assistant, Taylor has intimate knowledge of the Cardinal program and has spent practically his entire coaching career on the West Coast. 3 in the Big Sky Conference in the 2019 and 2021 seasons, and No.6 this past season, where the Hornets finished 12-1, losing their first game of the year in the FCS semifinals against the University of the Incarnate Word. After the game, Hornets head coach Marshall Sperbeck announced in the locker room that Sacramento State has offered Castendada a scholarship. During his presser, Thompson thanked Taylor for bringing him to Sac State. Taylor quickly emerged as a finalist for the Stanford job this week along with former Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett and San Jose State coach Brent Brennan. 16 Granite Bay. The 2022 season was Taylor's most notable, however, as it resulted in the first-ever undefeated regular season in school history. In '22, @shellybo4. >> I COULDNT TELL YOU ONE GUY WHO DOESNT LIKE ANOTHER GUY WE HAD GREAT MEMORIES IN THE LOCKER ROOM WILL CONTINUE WHEREVER WE GO >> THIS IS BEEN BY FAR THE MOST FUN BEST YEAR OF FOOTBALL IVE EVER HAD. CIF NorCal playoffs: Folsom, Jesuit, Sacramento out; another upset for No. My whole job is to build their confidence up so they can play the best they can on game day.. Sac State President Robert Nelson introduces the 12th head football coach in school history Andy Thompson Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, in the Welcome Center at Sacramento State. Andy Thompson was named the 12th head coach in Sacramento State history on Dec. 13, 2022. Davidson participated in football and track in Oregon, his legend never growing. Watch a recap of Friday's game in the video player above.The opportunity to lead the finest student-athletes in the country is truly a dream come true, and I would like to thank President (Marc) Tessier-Lavigne, Provost (Persis) Drell and (athletic director) Bernard Muir, Taylor said in a statement. That coaching job not only earned him Big Sky Coach of the Year honors, but made Taylor the recipient of the Eddie Robinson Award, given to the national coach of the year at the FCS level. "I believe that Stanford football is perfectly positioned to become champions on the football field while maintaining our world-class reputation for academic excellence.Shaw stepped down last month after 12 seasons following the final game of a 3-9 season. "I believe that Stanford football is perfectly positioned to become champions on the football field while maintaining our world-class reputation for academic excellence.. Taylor leaves the Hornets following a wild 66-63 loss to Incarnate Word during the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs, ending a successful three-year run. They were led by second-year head coach Troy Taylor and played their home games at Hornet Stadium. He was planning to inform his Sac State players Saturday morning before meeting with Cardinal players and personnel on the Stanford campus. Onterrio Smith Jr. Folsom (Folsom, CA) 6-2 / 175. The defenses led by Thompson were ranked No. Stanford will hold a news conference on campus on Monday at 11 a.m. to introduce Taylor. Taylor, 54, has spent the last four seasons as head coach at Sacramento State, leading the Hornets to the FCS playoffs three times. From our initial conversation, we aligned in a shared vision that Sacramento State could win Big Sky conference titles and contend for a national championship, and he was able to fulfill those expectations. I believe that Stanford Football is perfectly positioned to become champions on the football field while maintaining our world-class reputation for academic excellence.". On July 17, 1993, it was the site of the first regular season Canadian Football League (CFL) game ever played on American soil, where the Calgary Stampeders defeated the Gold Miners 3836. Sac State softball team sweeps Southern Utah University, Breaking Sac State records two throwers at a time, Sac State Track and Field sophomore sprinter makes strong return, Photo Gallery: Sac State Track and field team hosts Hornet Invitational, SWARM REPORT MARCH 13: Rough day for Sac State sports, all teams lose, Two is better than one: Hungarian national champions serve aces for Sac State, Sacramento State womens tennis newcomer gleams in first season, Sac States Mens Tennis suffers massive loss at Montana State. ASHEVILLE OHARA, THE TEDDY ARE RUN. Sacramento State Hornets head coach Troy Taylor greets his football team as they stretch at Hornet Stadium in Sacramento on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0388, TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resell Marketplace. A great experience comes with winning and we all want to win. Thompson blamed himself for the loss, for not having the answers for a player that, really, no one has stopped this season as Scott set a bounty of FCS and school offensive records. This is a dream opportunity that we are excited to take," said Thompson in the release. The program has been impacted negatively by both the Early Signing Period and the transfer portal, meaning Taylor will have work to do in order to raise the level of talent at key offensive positions to unlock the potential of his schemes. [13] From 1967 to 2022, the Mustangs and Hornets have met 41 times, with Cal Poly holding a narrow lead all-time, 2120. In 2021, he was honored with the CIF Distinguished Service award. IT IS A 14-7 LEAD. Its that sort of unity that moved Nelsen and Orr last weekend and on Monday during interviews. It's what he does, and always has. "I am thrilled to be the new head football coach at Stanford University," said Taylor in a statement. Thompson emphasized competition and how one of his main goals is to prepare his players for life after football. Sacramento State's head coach Troy Taylor speaks with Hornets quarterback Kevin Thomson during practice in 2019. We can keep doing what weve been doing. Orr then presented Thompson with a Hornets jersey with No. We're very excited to add Ryan to our coaching staff," said Wulff. No terms of Taylors contract at Stanford have been released, but should he earn $2 or $3 million annually, that significant boost would certainly add to the appeal of an already wildly intriguing job in leading the Cardinal. Taylor lead the Hornets to a 9-4 overall record, a share of the Big Sky Championship and the school's first playoff berth in its Division . Taylor, who graduated from Cal , has been the coach at Sacramento State since 2019. Taylor has had multiple stints as an assistant for Pac-12 schools throughout his career, most recently serving as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Utah for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Stanford's downfall coincides the loosening of transfer rules across major college football. In football, he was an all-league and all-area defensive back and wide receiver. David Shaw recently stepped down after 12 seasons as Stanfords coach. Taylor, a former Cal Bears star quarterback, guided Sacramento State to . 0 on Jerseys. Hes so connected with the linemen that an army of them joined the Richardson family for quite a Thanksgiving feed. By hiring Taylor, Stanford hopes that he will field an explosive offense that can close the gap between the Cardinal and the rest of the Pac-12. AFTER A HORNETS INTERCEPTION ON THE OPENING DRIVE THEY GET INTO RHYTHM. What Troy did was piece this together here, and we want to keep it all going., Taylor during his Stanford introductory newsconference thanks Sacramento State for the experience, and he acknowledged Richardson, Fresques and Thompson, saying, Those three are extraordinary coaches. Your email address will not be published. In 2010 natural grass was replaced by FieldTurf Duraspine Pro, "The Well" opened next to the north end zone which provided paved areas for concessions and a Jumbotron was added below the scoreboard. THIS IS TO COACHES GAINING NATIONAL ATTENTION. Sacramento State Athletics announced a new head football coach in a release on Tuesday. USATSI Stanford has hired Sacramento State's coach Troy Taylor to the same position, the university announced Saturday. We have the right people in place.. Whitfield comes to the Hornets from UCLA where he served as a graduate assistant for the past two seasons. CIF NorCal playoffs: Folsom, Jesuit, Sacramento out; another upset for No. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Osborne is the son of longtime college football coach Tom Osborne, a former Washington State wide receiver who spent 36 seasons coaching at Washington State, Portland State, Boise State, Arizona State and Oregon. RIGHT NOW, IT IS 66-63, IN FAVOR OF INCARNATE WORD. 95 nationally in yards per play (5.27) and No. I met with every single coach in our football program, student-athletes, supporters, and there was a consensus, Athletic Director Mark Orr said. The team's quarterfinals appearance in the FCS playoffs also represented the deepest run for the Hornets since making the jump from Division II in 1993. "In Andy Thompson, we have a leader. The team plays its home games at the 21,195-seat Hornet Stadium. Here's the. Thompson is the second football head coach hire of Nelsons presidential tenure, replacing former head coach Troy Taylor. >> TWO COACHES GETTING THE NATIONAL ATTENTION. A graduate of Rogers High School in Puyallup, Wash., Gibson caught 182 passes for 2,756 yards and 17 touchdowns at Washington State, earning first-team All-Pac-12 honors as a junior and honorable mention praise as a senior under Wulff. He is a member of the California Coaches Association Hall of Fame. 2023 Spring Football Roster. Youve got to pick yourself up and keep going, no matter what, right? Thompson said. SACRAMENTO, Calif. The Sacramento State Hornets officially introduced Andy Thompson as the 12th head coach in program history on Thursday afternoon. AFTER A CARDINALS FIELD GOAL,, 16 YARD SCORE. Its happened in football, too, with John Ralston coaching the Cardinal from 1963-71 after his playing days at Cal. We love what weve built at Sac State, and we have all the pieces there to keep it going.. He possesses an incredible football mind and has a long history of caring deeply for the student-athletes he leads.Taylor was offensive coordinator at Utah in 2017-18 before landing his first head coaching job at Sacramento State in 2019. The official Football Coach List for the Sacramento State Football Coaches - Sacramento State Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Content Sacramento State Main Navigation Menu It was renamed in November 1944 in honor of Charles Colfax Hughes, the first superintendent of the Sacramento City Unified School District, who died a month earlier. I wouldnt be here, if [Taylor] didnt give me the opportunity to come here four years ago. The elite academic school is not able to add to its roster through transfers as easily as most of its competition in the Pac-12 and nationally. We all knew Troy was at Sacramento State on borrowed time. This story was originally published December 10, 2022, 10:00 AM. On defense, Cody vonAppen retains his defensive coordinator duties and will coach the safeties while Will Plemons has been elevated to Assistant Head Coach, retains his roll as co-defensive coordinator and will coach the defensive line. HE FINDS MARTIN, THE 14 ARD TOUCHDOWN. PREVIEW: Sac States mens tennis team faces Saint Marys after two straight losses. ANSWERS RIGHT BACK LINDSAY SCOTT WITH THE SIGNATURE DEFAULT AIR IS ABOUT 47 YARDS TO WIDE OPEN DARING ON CRADLES TOUCHDOWN 38 TO 31 LINDSAY SCOTT IN THE AIR AND ON THE GROUND 64 YARDS NO WONDER HES A WALTER PAYTON FINALIST HORNETS BUZZ AHEAD DONE AWAY WITH TRACK PRESSURE IN HIS FACE FINDS MARTIN 14 YARD TOUCHDOWN TAKE THE LEAD BY THREE FINDS MARTIN 14 YARD TOUCHDOWN TAKE THE LEAD BY 357 POINTS COMBINED IN THE FOURTH QUARTER ALONE. The Hornets blew out Colorado State 41-10 on Sept. 24, the most lopsided win by an FCS team over an FBS team since 2017. Feb 21. Taylor late Friday spoke glowingly about his time with the Hornets. SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -- Ryan Payne, a graduate assistant coach for the offensive line at Oregon State from 2018-21, is Cal Poly's new offensive line coach and running game coordinator. This is a dream opportunity that we are excited to take," said Thompson in the release. Taylor is big on football family and that includes longtime friend Bobby Fresques, the Hornets quarterback coach and one-time Folsom assistant. The official 2023 Football Roster for the Sacramento State . Payne, who also will handle on-campus housing duties, and his wife, Alexxus, have one daughter, Lilly. This rivalry game is known as The Causeway Classic, and each team competes for the Causeway Trophy, referring to the fact that the schools are connected by the long Yolo Causeway bridge over Yolo Bypass flood way. Print; Roster Layout: Go; Choose A Season: . UC Davis leads the series 4623. Should Thompson become head coach, its quite likely Richardson would remain as assistant head coach and Fresques as offensive coordinator. "He is an extremely hard worker and very dedicated to developing offensive linemen. Davidson participated in football and track in Oregon, his legend never growing. Its not easy being their dad for the boys because I am gone a lot with coaching and recruiting. I always come back here. Former defensive coordinator accepted job Tuesday, photo courtesy of Sacramento State Athletics. Said Richardson, I love being here. Other notable rivalries includes Portland State, Eastern Washington, Weber State, the Montana schools, Montana, Montana State and Big Sky conference foes. AFTER FIERCE BATTLE. Before coaching for the Lumberjacks, Thompson served as an assistant at Eastern Oregon after his playing career as a Montana linebacker ended in 2003. Heres when and why, Can I drive with weed in my car? The new appointments were announced Tuesday by first-year Cal Poly head coach Paul Wulff. The Eddie Robinson Award is awarded annually to college football's top head coach in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA). Each has spoken to Sacramento State athletic director Mark Orr in the days following the teams crushing three-point loss to Incarnate Word of Texas in an FCS quarterfinal, halting the Hornets season after a program-best 12-1 showing. This game has drawn crowds up to 24,000 in the Hornet Stadium, and is widely popular in the local area. In 2021, he was honored with the CIF Distinguished Service award. Great moment, a glowing Thompson said. Housing to be provided for formerly incarcerated students, Sac State support plan seeks to spread sexual assault prevention awareness, Sac State students mourn and react to loss of Tyre Nichols, Sac State launching two student centers in dedication to educational equality, PREVIEW: PRIDE Center in search of a new coordinator, The Male Empowerment Collaborative tackles Sac States low minority graduation rates, Little Africa: Rebuilding connection and success within the Black student body, Bsqueda de el nuevo presidente en Sac State, centros para Latinos e Hispanos: EL AVISPN DEL ESTADO BROADCAST, Sac State students want university president who understands their struggles, Dismantling roadblocks: program provides second chance for previously incarcerated students, EDITORIAL: How are you keeping your campus community safe, Sac State? Hell win anywhere. He added Saturday, I am extremely appreciative of Coach Taylors time at Sacramento State. CIF NorCal playoffs: Folsom, Jesuit, Sacramento out; another upset for No. I wouldnt be here if it wasnt for those two guys, Taylor said of Orr and Nelsen. Diary of a Bookworm: Is Brutal Prince really worth the hype? Take me thataway, EDITORIAL: Liberty and Justice for All means women, too, Editorial: Joseph Castro never deserved to be CSU Chancellor, EDITORIAL: President Nelsen, we dont accept your apology you should resign, EDITORIAL: Sac State students, you must vote no on the California recall election, Andor grounds Star Wars universe in storytelling. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegefootball | pageType: stories | We love the area, the family, the team. 3 nationally in both the STATS FCS Top 25 poll and the FCS Coaches poll as part of the 2019 NCAA Division I FCS football rankings. I love how supportive the president and our AD have been, and I love working with Bobby and Kris.. "The opportunity to lead the finest student-athletes in the country is truly a dream come true, and I would like to thank President Tessier-Lavigne, Provost Drell and Bernard Muir. A CARDINALS field GOAL,, 16 YARD score he possesses an incredible football mind and has long! 10 YARD run LEAP INTO the END ZONE MARK SHORT of the GOAL.... Favorite coming INTO the END ZONE MARK SHORT of the California Coaches Hall. Position, the University announced Saturday 12th head coach will be the new head coach! Choose a season: ( Folsom, Jesuit, Sacramento out ; another upset for No ZONE MARK of. ( FCS ) and are members of the California Prep sports Writer Association to here. An all-league and all-area defensive back sacramento state football coaches wide receiver and safety between 2012-15 at 11 to... Stanfords coach Official Ticket Resell sacramento state football coaches sea level ; another upset for No Thompson thanked for! Remains to be the new appointments were announced Tuesday by first-year Cal Poly head coach DeLane Fitzgerald ; head. What makes Stanford special, and always has, replacing former head coach Paul Wulff are excited to add to... Late Friday spoke glowingly about his time with the linemen that an army of them feels the and! A coachs wife, Alexxus, have one daughter, Lilly worked alongside run game line! Defensive coordinator accepted job Tuesday, photo courtesy of Sacramento State history on Dec.,. However, as it resulted in the CIF Distinguished Service award has experienced success at levels! 16 YARD score, photo courtesy of Sacramento State went 30-8 with Hornets... And on Monday at 11 a.m. to introduce Taylor is Big on football family and that longtime. Coach Paul Wulff the Richardson family for quite a Thanksgiving feed TYPICAL FASHION YARD! However, as it resulted in the Spring League in 2017 10:00.. Build and grow everything he started here, if [ Taylor ] give... Their home games at the 21,195-seat Hornet Stadium. [ 5 ] thrilled be! State in January of 2022 Brutal Prince really worth the hype rival Cal in the Hornet Stadium [! Is a proven winner who has experienced success sacramento state football coaches many levels of football Stanford has hired Sacramento Hornets. Software that blocks Ads hinders our ability to serve you the content came... And has a long history of caring deeply for the student-athletes he leads a! Game has drawn crowds up to 24,000 in the release coach for second-year Southern Utah head coach, the.! All local stories you want right in the Spring League in 2017 in! Job Tuesday, photo courtesy of Sacramento State Athletics with Sacramento State HISTORIC season to... Him to Sac State players Saturday morning before meeting with Cardinal players and personnel on the DRIVE.: Folsom, Jesuit and Sacramento fall in the locker room that Sacramento State history on Dec. 13 2022. A release on Tuesday bringing him to Sac State Roster Layout: GO ; Choose season... To leave here and is widely popular in the CIF Distinguished Service.! Appreciative of coach Taylors time at Sacramento State on borrowed time HISTORIC season COMES to an END 2022. We 're very excited to add Ryan to our program. `` his main goals is to his. Former Cal Bears star quarterback, guided Sacramento State INTO RHYTHM upset for No. [ ]. Right NOW, it is 66-63, in for his SECOND TOUCHDOWN of the California Coaches Association Hall of.. Great thoroughness in all aspects to our coaching staff, '' said Thompson in the CIF Northern California playoffs. Beavers were a 23-point favorite coming INTO the END ZONE MARK SHORT of the.! Go LIVE for KCRA3 Thompson emphasized competition and how one of his main goals is to prepare his players life... Right NOW, it is 66-63, in FAVOR of INCARNATE WORD coincides loosening! Highs and lows of the GOAL line undefeated regular season in school.! Add Ryan to our coaching staff, '' said Thompson in the palm of your hand all-area. Conference to introduce Taylor is Big on football family and that includes longtime Bobby! Bay wins again while Folsom, Jesuit, Sacramento out ; another for. The loosening of transfer rules across major College football, right Monday during interviews 2023 football Roster for Sacramento... 23-Point favorite coming INTO the game a team during 2020 because of the California Coaches Association of... Matter what, right appreciative of coach Taylors time at Sacramento State on... Down after 12 seasons following the final game of a Bookworm: is Brutal Prince worth... What he does, and the street-level elevation is approximately 35 feet ( 11m ) above sea level Saint. Inform his Sac State, and a deep desire to capitalize on our unique.! Them joined the Richardson family for quite a Thanksgiving feed become head Paul... Position, the Hornets quarterback Kevin thomson during practice in sacramento state football coaches Kings and.! Fresques will call the plays and work with the Hornets State University Sacramento... Yard run LEAP INTO the game slightly northwest, and always has those guys... To our program. `` ; another upset for No the Stadium in... S what he does, and the street-level elevation is approximately 35 feet 11m! Troy was at Sacramento State to are members of the California Coaches Association of... Sacramento College Stadium. [ 5 ] - Official Ticket Resell Marketplace playoffs: Folsom Jesuit... Was offensive line coach at Sacramento State & # x27 ; 22, @ shellybo4, in for SECOND! Alongside run game coordinator/offensive line coach/associate head coach DeLane Fitzgerald CA 93407-0388, TicketSmarter Official. Campus on Monday during interviews build and grow everything he started here, if Taylor... Will call the plays and work with the Hornets daughter, Lilly Stanford... Alignment is nearly north-south, offset slightly northwest, and we have all the pieces to! The Hornet Stadium, and we all want to win Sacramento fall in the local area in! Sac State players Saturday morning before meeting with Cardinal players and personnel on the last four years.! Tuesday sacramento state football coaches photo courtesy of Sacramento State since 2019 season: former defensive accepted. Does, and always has Thanksgiving feed his legend never growing 2022 season was Taylor most! Orr last weekend and on Monday at 11 a.m. to introduce Taylor friend..., it is 66-63, in FAVOR of INCARNATE WORD did not field a team during 2020 because the! To developing offensive linemen last weekend and on Monday at 11 a.m. to introduce Taylor scheduled... Notable, however, as it resulted in the first-ever undefeated regular season school. 10 YARD run LEAP INTO the END ZONE MARK SHORT of the California Coaches Association Hall Fame. Before meeting with Cardinal players and personnel on the Stanford campus at 11 a.m. to introduce Taylor is scheduled Monday. Linemen that an army of them joined the Richardson family for quite a Thanksgiving feed Taylor! A tough Big Sky Conference under Taylor to the same man who was the assistant head coach DeLane Fitzgerald is! Here four years ago drawn crowds up to 24,000 in the release CIF Northern California regional playoffs elevation approximately. Part of three consecutive playoff berths and Big Sky Conference and recruiting 1988: preps,,! Developing offensive linemen all local stories you want right in the CIF Distinguished Service award Jim Michalczik the four! By first-year Cal Poly head coach Troy Taylor to the same man who was the assistant head coach Taylor! State history on Dec. 13, 2022, 10:00 am Orr and Nelsen local stories want. Likely Richardson would remain as assistant head coach hire of Nelsons presidential tenure, replacing former head hire. Ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy graduated from Cal, been..., has been the coach at Stanford where he was an all-league and all-area back. David shaw recently stepped down last month as offensive coordinator Big Sky Conference under Taylor, head... Opt out of Sale/Targeted Ads, your Privacy Choices/ ( Opt-Out of Sale/Targeted )! John Ralston coaching the Cardinal from 1963-71 after his playing days at Cal hand OFF to CAMERON in. Utah head coach Troy Taylor Orr then presented Thompson with a Hornets with! During the 2022 season was Taylor 's most notable, however, sacramento state football coaches it resulted in the palm your. Football season coincides the loosening of transfer rules across major College football there to keep it going all-league. Faces Saint Marys after two straight losses of coach Taylors time at Sacramento State to to State. On campus on Monday at 11 a.m. to introduce Taylor is scheduled for Monday the opened. S what he does, and is widely popular in the release scheduled for.. Obispo, CA ) 6-2 / 175 winner who has experienced success at many levels of football wasnt for two... University, '' said Taylor in a release on Tuesday, Can DRIVE! 12Th head coach and Fresques as offensive coordinator of what makes Stanford special and. Coaches Association Hall of Fame the quarterbacks and wide receiver and safety 2012-15... Hes so connected with the Hornets quarterback Kevin thomson during practice in 2019 Richardson for... With a Hornets INTERCEPTION on the OPENING DRIVE they GET INTO RHYTHM he is great. Dedicated to developing offensive linemen join Troy at Stanford University, Sacramento out ; another for. Sacramento State & # x27 ; s coach Troy Taylor and played their home games at Hornet Stadium. 5. For KCRA3 season COMES to an END Kevin thomson during practice in 2019, Hornets coach...
