Your students would like to know, Sac State faculty, California Faculty Association members on compensation inequality, Todays student voice, tomorrows role models, Sac State ASI election winners announced after voting draws 9.6% turnout, Rock the vote? Troy is a proven winner who has experienced success at many levels of football," Muir said in a statement. Richardson kept that train rolling after Taylor became offensive coordinator at Eastern Washington and then Utah, winning two more CIF state championships with Fresques by his coaching side. Troy brings a wealth of experience, and I know that he will continue our proud commitment at Stanford to an exceptional academic and athletic experience for our student-athletes. Casey Petree will coach the tight ends and also serve as special teams coordinator and summer camp coordinator. He possesses an incredible football mind and has a long history of caring deeply for the student-athletes he leads.. Four weeks after the win over Oregon State, the Hornets defeated FCS national power Montana, the program's first win ever over the Grizzlies, on September 24, 2011. Taylor has coached Sacramento State to its greatest heights since taking over a program in decline before the 2019 season, infusing a healthy and happy culture in which quarterbacks shared the role without issue and no current scholarship players having entered the transfer portal. Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads, Your Privacy Choices/(Opt-Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). Any time you end a season with a loss, its Boom! It hits you all the way to the core. "He is an extremely hard worker and very dedicated to developing offensive linemen. He now works as the co-sports editor and resident Kellen Moore fan. TIES, 31-31. Prior to his stint at Sacramento State, Payne spent three years as a coach at his alma mater of Dickinson State in North Dakota. Sources confirmed with KCRA 3 he told the team Saturday morning via Zoom. Get in-depth, sideline coverage of Sacramento area sports - only $30 for 1 year. He was hired last month as offensive line coach for second-year Southern Utah head coach DeLane Fitzgerald. My family loves Sacramento. Prior to the 2019 season, Sacramento State was never ranked at the end of any season but had won four conference titles. My first choice is to stay as head coach, or an assistant, and that has not changed since Day 1, Fresques said. Sacramento State was first affiliated with the Northern California Athletic Conference, from 1954 through 1984; the conference was known as the Far Western Conference until 1982. But youve got to get back up and youve gotta go on., He added, Im very confident that we can keep this going. NO WONDER HES A WALTER PAYTON AWARD FINALIST. 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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. Moments later, Thompson was introduced by Sacramento State president Robert S. Nelsen and athletic director Mark Orr as the Hornets 12th head coach since the school started football in 1954. Watch a recap of Friday's game in the video player above. 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. SCOTT WAS ELECTRIC ON THE AIR AND THE GROUND. The Hornets made one appearance in the Division II Playoffs. [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. Taylor earned about $250,000 in base salary at Sacramento State with clauses in a rollover seven-year contract that could double that. Thompson had Andy Thompson - Head Coach - Football Coaches - Sacramento State The Hornets plays the rival UC Davis Aggies, annually and usually the last game of the regular season. Thompson said his Hornets assistant head coach will be the same man who was the assistant head coach the previous four seasons Kris Richardson. Troy Taylor was the face of the Sacramento State football program from the time he was introduced as head coach five years ago this week. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. CRADLES THE TOUCHDOWN. Taylor told The Bee earlier this season he had no intention of leaving here, but added: I dont know what the future holds.. Sacramento State head coach Troy Taylor congratulates his players after a touchdown in the second quarter against Northern Arizona University during the Hornets' homecoming NCAA football game . Its that sort of unity that moved Nelsen and Orr last weekend and on Monday during interviews. Joe Davidson has covered sports for The Sacramento Bee since 1988: preps, colleges, Kings and features. This content is imported from Twitter. 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. December 12, 2019. Thomson has been a part of three consecutive playoff berths and Big Sky Conference championships while with Sacramento State. @coachTaylorsac. >> SACRAMENTO STATE HISTORIC SEASON COMES TO AN END. The Big Picture Everything Everywhere All at Once, Diary of a Bookworm: Archers Voice, a bearable contemporary romance. Sac State Football announces Andy Thompson as next head coach. This game has drawn crowds up to 24,000 in the Hornet Stadium, and is widely popular in the local area. His past experiences will match what we want to accomplish on offense. The new appointments were announced Tuesday by first-year Cal Poly head coach Paul Wulff. My whole job is to build their confidence up so they can play the best they can on game day.. Now, with Taylor leaving to coach the Stanford Cardinal, Richardson, Thompson and Fresques all want to take his place as the next head coach at Sacramento State. DOWN 28-17. Its awesome here. NA. In 2007 new public entrances were installed. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Big Sky Conference. The new era of love and football has come to Sacramento State. I go away, I come back. Sheldon Cross will serve as the offensive coordinator and running backs coach while Erik Meyer is the passing game coordinator, quarterbacks coach and pro liaison. I met with every single coach in our football program, student-athletes, supporters, and there was a consensus, Athletic Director Mark Orr said. He is a member of the California Coaches Association Hall of Fame. >> 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. I CAN IMAGINE BEING THERE. CULTURE FINDS A HOLE. "I feel very fortunate in bringing Brandyn on board to coach cornerbacks for Cal Poly football," said Wulff. Richardson also stressed that he enjoys coaching offensive linemen, a role he will continue to hold. Should Thompson become head coach, its quite likely Richardson would remain as assistant head coach and Fresques as offensive coordinator. Shaw stepped down last month after 12 seasons following the final game of a 3-9 season. 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The 2021 Sacramento State Hornets football team represented California State University, Sacramento in the 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The program's first victory came in their second season, in 1955, when the Hornets defeated Southern Oregon by a point. Ive grown fond of it. Its an unbelievable place to be. 0.8350. I love this place, Thompson said. Now, hes headed to the Pac-12 Conference to take on the challenge of rebuilding the Cardinal. "I look forward to continuing our program's success in graduating our student-athletes and build upon what we have accomplished on the field. Taylor, who graduated from Cal , has been the coach at Sacramento State since 2019. 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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. Required fields are marked *. And that sort of loyalty resonated throughout an overflow setting in the Welcome Center that included old alums and campus staffers. He stood outside Sacramento States Welcome Center decked in his new gray suit and green tie, the bright afternoon splashing down on a man who was basking in his moment. Thompson described Richardson as his right-hand man, adding he brings a lot of experience to the program. Its alignment is nearly north-south, offset slightly northwest, and the street-level elevation is approximately 35 feet (11m) above sea level. The field was natural grass for its first 41 seasons; FieldTurf was installed in 2010. THATS WE HAVE TO BE TO GO LIVE FOR KCRA3. Their record was 21. 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. CAN EVEN GO LIVE OUTSIDE THE STADIUM. I wouldnt be here, if [Taylor] didnt give me the opportunity to come here four years ago. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KCRA-TV. Cade Gretlein Liberty (Bakersfield, CA) 6-4 / 280. Thompson was the defensive coordinator for the past four years under former head coach Troy Taylor until his announced promotion Thursday. [2] Hornet Stadium has been home to the football team since 1969. This is a great opportunity to build on the last four years, Thompson said. I'm looking forward to seeing him work with our guys in the secondary.". 10 ranked Grizzlies by a score of 4228 in Hornet Stadium. 16 Granite Bay. What an exciting time.. 6 Texas Tech 115.55. NA 151 160. A great experience comes with winning and we all want to win. They were led by second-year head coach Troy Taylor and played their home games at Hornet Stadium. Sacramento State did not field a team during 2020 because of the pandemic. Gov. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Taylor transformed the Sac State football program during his time with the Hornets. Outside of a 14-year run at Folsom High School in California, Sacramento State marked Taylor's first gig as a head coach. Baseball Baseball: Facebook Baseball: Twitter Baseball: . Gavin Newsom likes to bash Texas. During his presser, Thompson thanked Taylor for bringing him to Sac State. Sac State formally introduced Andy Thompson as the 12th head coach in school history in a press conference Thursday. 4 team in the 2019 NCAA Division I Football FCS Football Official Bracket, receiving a first-week bye in their road to the finals. The opportunity to lead the finest student-athletes in the country is truly a dream come true. 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. He just doesn't talk about it. JAKE THEN AWAY WITH PRESSURE. As humble as he can be game-day fierce, Thompson accepted no credit for looking like a sharp-dressed man, pointing to wife, Mikal, for all of it. Many believe it's only a matter of time until . Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. . HE FINDS MARTIN, THE 14 ARD TOUCHDOWN. 38-31. Prior to joining Sac State, Thompson served as a running backs coach, linebackers coach and defensive coordinator for Northern Arizona for over a decade. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The key to success of any program is continuity with the staff. He said the very theme of competing is good for athletics but also in life. Sacramento State coach Troy Taylor to become next head coach for Stanford football, HORNET STADIUM PACK LAST NIGHT FOR THE BIG GAME SACRAMENTO STATE FOOTBALL SEASON HAVE COME TO AN END. "I want to thank President (Robert S.) Nelsen and Mark Orr for trusting me to lead this program," Thompson said. Alma Mater Stanford, '16 Kodi Whitfield was hired as the safeties coach at Sacramento State in January of 2022. While not commemorated with a trophy, Cal Poly and Sacramento State are designated as 'protected rivals' in scheduling by the Big Sky Conference, meaning they are guaranteed to play each other in foreseeable schedules. [11] In 2003 New scoreboard installed. She shops for the coach and he coaches teams. To close his speech, Thompson spoke about how much coaching means to him. Taylor previously was head coach at Folsom High School, where he helped the Bulldogs win league, section and CIF State championships with some of the best teams in regional history. In 2000 The stadium underwent a $1 million improvement in preparation for the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials; An Olympicsized track was installed surrounding the field as well as a practice track north of the stadium. MICHELLE DAPPER WAS THERE TO RECAP THE THRILLER. 2 ranking and a 12-0 showing entering Fridays game. People were worried that Id join Troy at Stanford, but in my heart, I didnt want to leave here. The Hornets upset the Beavers in overtime, 2928 with a two-point conversion pass from quarterback Jeff Flemming to wide receiver Brandyn Reed, beating an AQ conference team for the first time in school history in front of an announced crowd of 41,581. In 2021, he was honored with the CIF Distinguished Service award. Fresques is a Sacramento State alum, a record-setting passer in the early 1990s when the Hornets were in the process of moving up from Division II to Division I. 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