Sacramento State did not field a team during 2020 because of the pandemic. 47 YARDS TO A WIDE OPEN. This is a dream opportunity that we are excited to take," said Thompson in the release. 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. Sac State Football announces Andy Thompson as next head coach. 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 . The Hornets were then members of the Western Football Conference from 1985 through 1992. In '22, @shellybo4. 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. She shops for the coach and he coaches teams. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Thompson described Richardson as his right-hand man, adding he brings a lot of experience to the program. We knew we had our guy right here.. 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. Charles C. Hughes Stadium (commonly referred to as Hughes Stadium) is an outdoor stadium located at Sacramento City College. Troy is a proven winner who has experienced success at many levels of football. ASHEVILLE OHARA, THE TEDDY ARE RUN. 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 held various capacities, including offensive line coach/recruiting coordinator in . The Hornets returned to action in 2021 with another Big Sky title, this time winning the conference outright with an 8-0 league record. We all knew Troy was at Sacramento State on borrowed time. 1 on it. My whole job is to build their confidence up so they can play the best they can on game day.. People were worried that Id join Troy at Stanford, but in my heart, I didnt want to leave here. Alma Mater Stanford, '16 Kodi Whitfield was hired as the safeties coach at Sacramento State in January of 2022. Taylor leaves the Hornets following a wild 66-63 loss to Incarnate Word. 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. 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. 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. Sacramento State Hornets head coach Troy Taylor waits on the sideline for a review of a Hornets touchdown as they take on the Idaho Vandals during the second quarter of the NCAA college. 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. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Were going to keep winning, doing it the right way, playing hard.. I love how supportive the president and our AD have been, and I love working with Bobby and Kris.. 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Thomson has been a part of three consecutive playoff berths and Big Sky Conference championships while with Sacramento State. I always come back here. The State Hornet Podcast: Little Africa returns, students speak up against on-campus assault. CAN EVEN GO LIVE OUTSIDE THE STADIUM. 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. The defenses led by Thompson were ranked No. 95 nationally in yards per play (5.27) and No. We wish Troy, (wife Tracey) and their family the best of luck at Stanford., Said Stanford athletic director Bernard Muir in a statement, I am excited to welcome Troy and his family to Stanford. In 2007 new public entrances were installed. 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. 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. Taylor told The Bee earlier this season he had no intention of leaving here, but added: I dont know what the future holds.. Casey Petree will coach the tight ends and also serve as special teams coordinator and summer camp coordinator. Jack Freeman joined The State Hornet in spring 2022 as a staff writer. To close his speech, Thompson spoke about how much coaching means to him. I believe that Stanford Football is perfectly positioned to become champions on the football field while maintaining our world-class reputation for academic excellence.". CRADLES THE TOUCHDOWN. Its present seating capacity is 20,311. Orr told The Bee on Friday night that he expected Taylor to receive interest because, hes a great coach. 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 am thrilled to be the new head football coach at Stanford University," said Taylor in a statement. Its still unknown whether any additional candidates will be interviewed for the job. Davidson participated in football and track in Oregon, his legend never growing. This is a perfect scenario for me, Richardson said. It truly is a great day to be a Hornet. Former defensive coordinator accepted job Tuesday, photo courtesy of Sacramento State Athletics. 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. Taylor arrives at Stanford after compiling a 30-8 record in three seasons coaching in his hometown at Sacramento State University, which includes three Big Sky Championships and 3 FCS playoff. Its happened in football, too, with John Ralston coaching the Cardinal from 1963-71 after his playing days at Cal. Taylor told The Sacramento Bee he is taking the job after three seasons with the Hornets. Great moment, a glowing Thompson said. 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 has been Hornets' defensive coordinator since 2019. "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. Sources confirmed with KCRA 3 he told the team Saturday morning via Zoom. I wouldnt be here, if [Taylor] didnt give me the opportunity to come here four years ago. SACRAMENTO, Calif. The Sacramento State Hornets officially introduced Andy Thompson as the 12th head coach in program history on Thursday afternoon. Mott Athletics Center 1 Grand Avenue. The key to success of any program is continuity with the staff. 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. 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 2 national FCS ranking this season, from recruiting and program building to game preparation, coaching and mentoring players. The opportunity to lead the finest student-athletes in the country is truly a dream come true. 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. 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. Diary of a Bookworm: Is Brutal Prince really worth the hype? 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. 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. Gavin Newsom likes to bash Texas. Along the way, Taylor was named Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year three times for his impact, including offensive schemes that led to school records and FCS national prominence. Wulff also finalized the coaching duties for his staff. Thompson graduated from Franklin High School in Elk Grove in 2007, lettering in football, basketball and track. The field was natural grass for its first 41 seasons; FieldTurf was installed in 2010. 6 Texas Tech 115.55. I want to express my appreciation to Bernard Muir and the search committee for identifying a deeply qualified pool of interested candidates and ultimately selecting a terrific fit to lead the Cardinal. The future for the football lifer known to doodle plays on any notepad he can find now includes his greatest project yet in Stanford. Gavin Newsom likes to bash Texas. He thanked athletic director Mark Orr and Sacramento State president Robert S. Nelsen for giving him his first collegiate head-coaching job. We will continue to grow what Troy Taylor started here. The results were impressive: A 30-8 overall record with three Big Sky championships and playoff appearances. Youve got to pick yourself up and keep going, no matter what, right? Thompson said. 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. A news conference to introduce Taylor is scheduled for Monday. The program's first victory came in their second season, in 1955, when the Hornets defeated Southern Oregon by a point. They were led by second-year head coach Troy Taylor and played their home games at Hornet Stadium. AFTER A HORNETS INTERCEPTION ON THE OPENING DRIVE THEY GET INTO RHYTHM. He was planning to inform his Sac State players Saturday morning before meeting with Cardinal players and personnel on the Stanford campus. Payne earned bachelor's degrees in Mathematics Education (Cum Laude) and Exercise Science (Cum Laude) at Dickinson State and a master's degree in College Student Services Administration at Oregon State. Heres when and why, Can I drive with weed in my car? Stanford has hired Sacramento State coach Troy Taylor as its next head football coach, the university announced on Saturday. AS FOR TROY TAYLOR AND HEAD COACHING JOB AT STANFORD. 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). >> HOW MUCH I LOVE THEM AND HOW PROUD I WAS IT IS REALLY IT IT HURTS WHEN YOU DONT WIN THE LAST GAME BUT IT DOESNT CHANGE HOW I FEEL. Itll always be home for me., Said Orr on Friday, Troys a great coach, a great person. AFTER FIERCE BATTLE. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The program is in better shape because of him, and we will continue to build upon the foundation that he has built. THIS IS TO COACHES GAINING NATIONAL ATTENTION. My family loves Sacramento. 10 ranked Grizzlies by a score of 4228 in Hornet Stadium. He will recruit extremely well and bring great thoroughness in all aspects to our program.". 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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 largest Sacramento State football crowd occurred on November 19, 2022 when 23,073 fans saw the Hornets complete an 11-0 season with a 27-21 victory over UC Davis in the Causeway Classic[12]. THEY GET INTO RHYTHM. Thomson has been a part of three consecutive playoff berths and Big Sky Conference championships while with Sacramento State. Throughout our visits together he demonstrated an understanding of what makes Stanford special, and a deep desire to capitalize on our unique strengths. 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. Matty Hazelwood remains with the football team as defensive quality control and will handle defense academics as well. In football, there will be ups and downs, he said. Onterrio Smith Jr. Folsom (Folsom, CA) 6-2 / 175. 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. UC Davis leads the series 4623. The Sacramento State Hornets football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the California State University, Sacramento located in Sacramento, California. Richardson also stressed that he enjoys coaching offensive linemen, a role he will continue to hold. Another defensive quality control member remains to be hired. Taylor, a Cordova High School and Cal graduate, led the Hornets to three consecutive Big Sky Conference championships, a 30-8 overall record, an FCS national No. 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. Get in-depth, sideline coverage of Sacramento area sports - only $30 for 1 year. Hes so connected with the linemen that an army of them joined the Richardson family for quite a Thanksgiving feed. "I believe that Stanford football is perfectly positioned to become champions on the football field while maintaining our world-class reputation for academic excellence.. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. He played 19 games for the Eskimos in two seasons, recording 45 defensive tackles and one fumble return for a touchdown, adding three defensive tackles in two playoff games. Im very humbled, excited.. 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. SACRAMENTO, Calif. Sacramento State Athletics announced a new head football coach in a release on Tuesday. He possesses an incredible football mind and has a long history of caring deeply for the student-athletes he leads. Now, hes headed to the Pac-12 Conference to take on the challenge of rebuilding the Cardinal. Joe Davidson has covered sports for The Sacramento Bee since 1988: preps, colleges, Kings and features. Orr said he didnt need to do a national search, didnt need to shake bushes to see whos out there. 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. I met with every single coach in our football program, student-athletes, supporters, and there was a consensus, Athletic Director Mark Orr said. 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. Required fields are marked *. Taylor played collegiately at California, Stanford's rival, from 1986 . [4] Sac State led 2421 during intermission. 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Prior to his stint at Sacramento State, Payne spent three years as a coach at his alma mater of Dickinson State in North Dakota. Director of Facilities and Operations, Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations, Asst. CIF NorCal playoffs: Folsom, Jesuit, Sacramento out; another upset for No. NA. 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 | Recapping the madness of State Hornet March Madness 2022: STATE HORNET BUZZED, Best and worst cheesecake flavors?! Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. 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. 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. Its personal for me because I have so much history here. HE FINDS MARTIN, THE 14 ARD TOUCHDOWN. 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. All three were brought in by Taylor, who said multiple times that each of them shared responsibility for his three Big Sky Coach of the Year awards and the Eddie Robinson Award for coaching excellence. 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The new appointments were announced Tuesday by first-year Cal Poly head coach Paul Wulff. 16 Granite Bay. On November 23, 2019, the Sacramento State football team clinched the schools' first-ever share of the Big Sky Conference Championship in a 2717 victory over the UC Davis Aggies football team in the 2019 Causeway Classic game under the leadership of 1st season head coach Troy Taylor. IN 2008 Broad Fieldhouse opened, which included new offices, locker rooms, athletic training room, weight room and a VIP patio. I believe that Stanford Football is perfectly positioned to become champions on the football field while maintaining our world-class reputation for academic excellence.. 109 nationally in points per game (21.3) in 2022. Feb 21. Here's the. Life is not always easy, neither is competing on a national stage, Thompson said. Watch a recap of Friday's game in the video player above. 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. This story was originally published December 10, 2022, 10:00 AM. Sources confirmed with KCRA 3 he told the team Saturday morning via Zoom. [13] From 1967 to 2022, the Mustangs and Hornets have met 41 times, with Cal Poly holding a narrow lead all-time, 2120. This content is imported from Twitter. Taylor was offensive coordinator at Utah in 2017-18 before landing his first head coaching job at Sacramento State in 2019. If we can keep continuity in the program with excellent coaches, its exciting.. Shaw won more games than any coach in program history, but the program was reeling after back-to-back three-win seasons. Its that sort of unity that moved Nelsen and Orr last weekend and on Monday during interviews. SACRAMENTO, Calif. Andy Thompson has been named the 12th head football coach in Sacramento State history, it was announced by Director of Athletics Mark Orr. Shaw stepped down last month after 12 seasons following the final game of a 3-9 season. Sacramento State Hornets head coach Troy Taylor greets his football team as they stretch at Hornet Stadium in Sacramento on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. In 2021, he was honored with the CIF Distinguished Service award. 1 Georgia 225.76. This story was originally published December 15, 2022, 2:30 PM. In addition, he was the 2013 team captain and was a three-time academic all-league honoree. @coachTaylorsac. Thank you for a fantastic few seasons, Coach!! Commit 2/1/2023. He also played basketball for the Cougars in the 2005-06 season before focusing his attention on football. 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