[2] Hornet Stadium has been home to the football team since 1969. He just doesn't talk about it. He was defensive backs coach for Sacramento City College last fall. 16 Granite Bay. The field was natural grass for its first 41 seasons; FieldTurf was installed in 2010. Thompson emphasized competition and how one of his main goals is to prepare his players for life after football. Another defensive quality control member remains to be hired. I got a chance to play; I was in their shoes. IT IS A 14-7 LEAD. Go To Coaching Staff. The key to success of any program is continuity with the staff. Prior to joining Sac State, Thompson served as a running backs coach, linebackers coach and defensive coordinator for Northern Arizona for over a decade. Its present seating capacity is 20,311. Gavin Newsom likes to bash Texas. Hell win anywhere. He added Saturday, I am extremely appreciative of Coach Taylors time at Sacramento State. Andy Thompson arrived plenty early Thursday for his big day. Shaw stepped down last month after 12 seasons following the final game of a 3-9 season. The Hornets kick off the 2019 season Aug. 31 at home against Southern Oregon. Ryan Payne (left) and Brandyn Thompson have been added to Cal Poly's football coaching staff under new head coach Paul Wulff. 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. Sacramento State is set to promote defensive coordinator Andy Thompson to head coach, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Tuesday night, after Troy Taylor left the program last week to replace . "I want to thank President (Robert S.) Nelsen and Mark Orr for trusting me to lead this program," Thompson said. Marshel Martin is entering his senior year at Sac State having already earned 3x All-American and All-Conference awards. He played two seasons for the then-Redskins (now Commodores) followed by the Ottawa RedBlacks in 2014 and 2015, contributing to a Grey Cup appearance in 2015, and the Edmonton Eskimos in 2016 and 2017. Main Navigation Menu. The 2021 Sacramento State Hornets football team represented California State University, Sacramento in the 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season. . Gibson, a former wide receiver at Washington State who played in the NFL from 2009-15 with the Rams, Eagles, Dolphins and Patriots, also will be in charge of offense academics. I wouldnt be here if it wasnt for those two guys, Taylor said of Orr and Nelsen. CIF NorCal playoffs: Folsom, Jesuit, Sacramento out; another upset for No. Taylor earned about $250,000 in base salary at Sacramento State with clauses in a rollover seven-year contract that could double that. 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. Its not easy being their dad for the boys because I am gone a lot with coaching and recruiting. 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. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Big Sky Conference. Its happened in football, too, with John Ralston coaching the Cardinal from 1963-71 after his playing days at Cal. Joe Davidson has covered sports for The Sacramento Bee since 1988: preps, colleges, Kings and features. In a State Hornet exclusive interview, Dave Hall, chairman of the Sac State Football Hall of Fame Committee, revealed that linebacker/center and former Hornets' coach Bob Visger, offensive guard Rich Johnke, defensive tackle Mack Thomas, quarterback Drew Wyant, cornerback Mark Albert, linebacker Rob Patton, offensive tackle Marko Cavka, Thompson said his Hornets assistant head coach will be the same man who was the assistant head coach the previous four seasons Kris Richardson. SEX STATES COMES WITHIN FOUR AFTER A CARDINALS FIELD GOLD HORNETS GET HAVE EVEN 16 YARD TOUCHDOWN TIES AT 31. Many believe it's only a matter of time until . Hes been incredible here., Taylor said Sacramento State will continue to flourish, saying, Weve established something special here.. Whitfield played collegiately at Stanford where he was a wide receiver and safety between 2012-15. Sources confirmed with KCRA 3 he told the team Saturday morning via Zoom. "I look forward to continuing our program's success in graduating our student-athletes and build upon what we have accomplished on the field. DOWN 28-17. UC Davis leads the series 4623. [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. Take a look, Hiker calls for help on dark Hawaii trail. 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.Coach Taylor spoke to KCRA 3's Michelle Dapper Friday night about the decision to go to Stanford. Andy Thompson was named the 12th head coach in Sacramento State history on Dec. 13, 2022. My first choice is to stay as head coach, or an assistant, and that has not changed since Day 1, Fresques said. The Cardinal ranked 11th among Pac-12 teams in both categories, finishing only ahead of Colorado. The Hornets returned to action in 2021 with another Big Sky title, this time winning the conference outright with an 8-0 league record. Commit 2/1/2023. 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. THIS IS TO COACHES GAINING NATIONAL ATTENTION. "I believe that Stanford football is perfectly positioned to become champions on the football field while maintaining our world-class reputation for academic excellence.. 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. Thompson served as the defensive coordinator for three seasons under former head coach Troy Taylor. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Big Sky Conference. Once again, Taylor was named the Big Sky Coach of the Year. MICHELLE DAPPER, WHO HAS BEEN HERE FOR THIS BACK-AND-FORTH. Orr told The Bee on Friday night that he expected Taylor to receive interest because, hes a great coach. The Sacramento State Hornets football team were ranked for the first time ever in school history at the end of the 2019 season when they placed No. Andy Thompson is the perfect guy for this position, and I love the guy. It was established in 1987. During his presser, Thompson thanked Taylor for bringing him to Sac State. 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. Sacramento State Hornets head coach Troy Taylor high fives players as they complete football drills at Hornet Stadium in Sacramento on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. I lost three head coaches and played for five position coaches, I know what [losing your coach] feels like, Thompson said. 2024 Recruiting Rankings. And any notion that Stanford would never resort to hiring a former Cal star for a coaching gig long ago went by the wayside. Sacramento State did not field a team during 2020 because of the pandemic. It truly is a great day to be a Hornet. 7 South Carolina 114.15. The future for the football lifer known to doodle plays on any notepad he can find now includes his greatest project yet in Stanford. Thompson was clear that, should he get this gig, those two coaches would remain, and those coaches were clear that they wanted to remain intact if one of them was named head coach. Hopefully, one of them will be the head coach. He added, Im considering everybody there for a role on his still-evolving Stanford staff.. His work with developing quarterbacks, calling plays and scheming up an offense led to records being shattered at both the high school and FCS levels. [13] From 1967 to 2022, the Mustangs and Hornets have met 41 times, with Cal Poly holding a narrow lead all-time, 2120. ASHEVILLE OHARA, THE TEDDY ARE RUN. I did go through some emotions over the weekend. We love what weve built at Sac State, and we have all the pieces there to keep it going.. In addition to his coaching duties, Thompson also will handle classroom scheduling. They were led by second-year head coach Troy Taylor and played their home games at Hornet Stadium. Thompson said the reception from players about his promotion that was made official earlier in the week was mutual equal parts relief and joy. This win served as Sacramento States' first Big Sky Conference Championship win since the team's induction into the Big Sky Conference in 1996. "He is an extremely hard worker and very dedicated to developing offensive linemen. 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The new era of love and football has come to Sacramento State. The Hornets were then members of the Western Football Conference from 1985 through 1992. 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. "I am thrilled to be the new head football coach at Stanford University," said Taylor in a statement. He replaces Troy Taylor, who was hired five years ago this week. This season set multiple milestones for the team. Said Richardson, I love being here. 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. Following a trip with the Utes to the Pac-12 Championship Game in 2018, Taylor was hired by Sacramento State and quickly rose through the ranks as one of the top coaches at the FCS level. In 2021, he was honored with the CIF Distinguished Service award. If we can keep continuity in the program with excellent coaches, its exciting.. Sacramento State's head coach Troy Taylor speaks with Hornets quarterback Kevin Thomson during practice in 2019. Taylor played collegiately at California, Stanford's rival, from 1986 . 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. The State Hornet Podcast: Little Africa returns, students speak up against on-campus assault. 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. Sacramento State football coach Troy Taylor has accepted an offer to become the next head coach at Stanford. Well do everything in our power to get our guys in the right spot.. Now, hes headed to the Pac-12 Conference to take on the challenge of rebuilding the Cardinal. We love the area, the family, the team. I met with every single coach in our football program, student-athletes, supporters, and there was a consensus, Athletic Director Mark Orr said. Here are the latest totals, Hiker calls for help on dark Hawaii trail. 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. December 12, 2019. 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. 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. 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. Itll always be home for me., Said Orr on Friday, Troys a great coach, a great person. This is a special place. Also on offense, Asa Jackson moves from the cornerbacks to wide receivers and also serves as the graphics liaison while Brandon Gibson and Everrette Thompson are in charge of offensive quality control. Rescuers say to remain in place for night, Its almost time to switch your clocks in California again. Ellis to lead 2114 over the Buffaloes. I wouldnt be here, if [Taylor] didnt give me the opportunity to come here four years ago. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. What an exciting time.. 38-31. [Thompson]s vision, commitment to student success, matches what we look for.. In 2019, their opponents averaged 22.5 points per game and in 2021 that number was 19.5, the lowest in the history of the program. Taylor is big on football family and that includes longtime friend Bobby Fresques, the Hornets quarterback coach and one-time Folsom assistant. The Walla Walla, Washington native has long lived by that theme, right on through his championship days as a player at Montana of the Big Sky and over his long career as an assistant coach. Watch a recap of Friday's game in the video player above. Gibson then turned to coaching, first serving as a wide receivers coach at Central Washington from 2017-19 He was the offensive coordinator at Kentwood (Wash.,) High School for the 2020-21 seasons and served as a quality control specialist for the offense, focusing on the wide receivers, at Colorado for the 2022 campaign. 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. 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. This is a perfect scenario for me, Richardson said. 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. 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. I CAN IMAGINE BEING THERE. 0 on Jerseys. NO WONDER HES A WALTER PAYTON AWARD FINALIST. The new appointments were announced Tuesday by first-year Cal Poly head coach Paul Wulff. This story was originally published December 12, 2022, 7:30 AM. Contents 1 Previous season 2 Preseason Sources confirmed with KCRA 3 he told the team Saturday morning via Zoom. He is a member of the California Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Thompson is the second football head coach hire of Nelsons presidential tenure, replacing former head coach Troy Taylor. Sacramento State Athletics Fund Business Operations & Equipment Compliance Facilities/Operations Marketing/Promotions & Spirit Groups Communications Student-Athlete Resource Center Sports Medicine Strength & Conditioning Support Staff Tickets Baseball Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Beach Volleyball Davidson participated in football and track in Oregon, his legend never growing. 6 Texas Tech 115.55. That included Hornets assistant head coach Kris Richardson, defensive coordinator Andy Thompson and quarterbacks coach Bobby Fresques. The Sacramento State Hornets football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the California State University, Sacramento located in Sacramento, California. 7-0, SAC STATE. 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). I believe that Stanford Football is perfectly positioned to become champions on the football field while maintaining our world-class reputation for academic excellence.". . Fresques, Richardson and Thompson did not disclose if they are in talks with Taylor to join his staff at Stanford, but what is clear is that the trio wants to remain with the Hornets. This marked a consecutive year in which Sac State faced an AQ conference school (both in the Pac-12 conference) as heavy underdogs on the road and walked out with victories. BOTH TEAMS, THEIR FIRST PLAYOFF APPEARS -- APPEARANCE, GOING AGAINST SAC STATE. We all knew Troy was at Sacramento State on borrowed time. Throughout our visits together he demonstrated an understanding of what makes Stanford special, and a deep desire to capitalize on our unique strengths. It was not an easy time. 4 Florida State 151.04. Hes done it before at the college level when he was the playcaller at Eastern Washington of the Big Sky and Utah of the Pac-12. 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. THEY HAND OFF TO CAMERON, IN FOR HIS SECOND TOUCHDOWN OF THE GAME. Thompson had Andy Thompson - Head Coach - Football Coaches - Sacramento State "In Andy Thompson, we have a leader. 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. 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Taylor, 54, has spent the last four seasons as head coach at Sacramento State, leading the Hornets to the FCS playoffs three times. We will continue to grow what Troy Taylor started here. Troy is a proven winner who has experienced success at many levels of football. MICHELLE DAPPER WAS THERE TO RECAP THE THRILLER. Mott Athletics Center 1 Grand Avenue. It hosted the U.S. Olympic Trials for track and field in 2000 and 2004. 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. In 2021, he was honored with the CIF Distinguished Service award. Ryan Payne (left) and Brandyn Thompson have been added to Cal Poly's football coaching staff under new head coach Paul Wulff. 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 offensive coordinator is also a familiar name in Bobby Fresques, who has been on staff as the quarterbacks coach. Gavin Newsom likes to bash Texas. CIF NorCal playoffs: Folsom, Jesuit, Sacramento out; another upset for No. Wulff also finalized the coaching duties for his staff. [3] Colorado jumped to an early 140 start but the Hornets quickly answered back with a pair of touchdown passes from Hornets quarterback Garrett Safron and a 2-yard rushing touchdown by A.J. TIES, 31-31. The 2022 season was Taylor's most notable, however, as it resulted in the first-ever undefeated regular season in school history. 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