I'm looking forward to seeing him work with our guys in the secondary.". Im going to build and grow everything he started here, Thompson said. If Richardson is named head coach, he said he would for sure want to keep Andy and Bobby with Thompson remaining as defensive coordinator and Fresques taking Taylors role as offensive coordinator. 16 Granite Bay. He replaces Troy Taylor, who was hired five years ago this week. I believe that Stanford Football is perfectly positioned to become champions on the football field while maintaining our world-class reputation for academic excellence.". Itll always be home for me., Said Orr on Friday, Troys a great coach, a great person. 47 YARDS TO A WIDE OPEN. 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. Richardson and Taylor were co-coaches at Folsom High School, where they won a string of championships. His past experiences will match what we want to accomplish on offense. 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 do speak from the heart. I love how supportive the president and our AD have been, and I love working with Bobby and Kris.. He replaces David Shaw, who resigned in late November following a second straight 3-9 effort, marking the team's least-successful run under his watch. 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. On September 8, 2012, Sac State defeated Colorado Buffaloes of the Pac-12 conference, at Folsom Field as 20-point underdogs. [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 added about his mutual fondness for Sacramento in general, Sacramento is my home. 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. Should Thompson become head coach, its quite likely Richardson would remain as assistant head coach and Fresques as offensive coordinator. TROY TAYLOR, FINALIST AT STANFORD AND THE PAC-12 AFTER A HORNETS INTERSECTION. "In Andy Thompson, we have a leader. The Hornets made one appearance in the Division II Playoffs. Throughout our visits together he demonstrated an understanding of what makes Stanford special, and a deep desire to capitalize on our unique strengths. Get in-depth, sideline coverage of Sacramento area sports - only $30 for 1 year. 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. Whitfield played collegiately at Stanford where he was a wide receiver and safety between 2012-15. In 1954, Dave Strong was named the first football coach for the Hornets football program. The opportunity to lead the finest student-athletes in the country is truly a dream come true. The three of us, were all willing to work together if one of us gets the head coaching job. 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. The Sacramento State Hornets football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the California State University, Sacramento located in Sacramento, California. ". He was planning to inform his Sac State players Saturday morning before meeting with Cardinal players and personnel on the Stanford campus. 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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. They competed as a member of the Big Sky Conference . Sacramento State's head coach Troy Taylor speaks with Hornets quarterback Kevin Thomson during practice in 2019. Take a look, Hiker calls for help on dark Hawaii trail. The team plays its home games at the 21,195-seat Hornet Stadium. I go away, I come back. The field was natural grass for its first 41 seasons; FieldTurf was installed in 2010. THE HORNETS DO BUZZ AHEAD. 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. Primarily a cornerback, Thompson made two tackles and recovered a fumble with the Redskins in 2011 and intercepted eight passes in the Canadian Football League -- four with Ottawa in 2014, three more with the RedBlacks in 2015 and one with Edmonton in 2016. SEX STATES COMES WITHIN FOUR AFTER A CARDINALS FIELD GOLD HORNETS GET HAVE EVEN 16 YARD TOUCHDOWN TIES AT 31. Orr said he didnt need to do a national search, didnt need to shake bushes to see whos out there. 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. We all knew Troy was at Sacramento State on borrowed time. Its an unbelievable place to be. Hornets defeated the then No. 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. The 2022 Sacramento State Hornets football team represented California State University, Sacramento as a member of the Big Sky Conference during the 2022 NCAA Division I FCS football season.They were led by third-year head coach Troy Taylor and played their home games at Hornet Stadium.. 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. IN 2008 Broad Fieldhouse opened, which included new offices, locker rooms, athletic training room, weight room and a VIP patio. "I look forward to continuing our program's success in graduating our student-athletes and build upon what we have accomplished on the field. Orr then presented Thompson with a Hornets jersey with No. Shaw won more games than any coach in program history, but the program was reeling after back-to-back three-win seasons. [Thompson]s vision, commitment to student success, matches what we look for.. I got a chance to play; I was in their shoes. Sacramento State was also ranked as the No. A news conference to introduce Taylor is scheduled for Monday. 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. I lost three head coaches and played for five position coaches, I know what [losing your coach] feels like, Thompson said. 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SCOTT WAS ELECTRIC ON THE AIR AND THE GROUND. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Its awesome here. He is a 14-time award winner from the California Prep Sports Writer Association. INCARNATE WORD ANSWERS RIGHT. The [players] know the expectation and know there is compassion behind it, Thompson said. caught 65 passes for 879 yards and 12 TD's. We are looking forward to seeing Marshel in '23, so here is a reminder of his highlights. According to the release, the 2019 and 2021 defensive units were the best scoring defenses since the Hornets became a Division I team. 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. "He is an extremely hard worker and very dedicated to developing offensive linemen. What an exciting time.. 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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. Coach Taylor spoke to KCRA 3's Michelle Dapper Friday night about the decision to go to Stanford. Andy Thompson arrived plenty early Thursday for his big day. 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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. Other possible names to replace Taylor could include former Hornets linemen and assistant coaches Jon Osterhout, who has coached American River College to success, and Angus McClure, a longtime college assistant who was just hired at Nevada for a third tour after a recent stint as Cals line coach. 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. 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. 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. I wouldnt be here if it wasnt for those two guys, Taylor said of Orr and Nelsen. 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. Thompson had Andy Thompson - Head Coach - Football Coaches - Sacramento State He also played in The Spring League in 2017. Thompson said the reception from players about his promotion that was made official earlier in the week was mutual equal parts relief and joy. 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. Thompson graduated from Franklin High School in Elk Grove in 2007, lettering in football, basketball and track. HE FINDS MARTIN, THE 14 ARD TOUCHDOWN. We're very excited to add Ryan to our coaching staff," said Wulff. We love what weve built at Sac State, and we have all the pieces there to keep it going.. Marshel Martin is entering his senior year at Sac State having already earned 3x All-American and All-Conference awards. 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. Joe Davidson has covered sports for The Sacramento Bee since 1988: preps, colleges, Kings and features. All three met individually with Sacramento State president Robert S. Nelsen on Monday morning while Stanford held a news conference to formally introduce Taylor as its new coach. THEY GET INTO RHYTHM. The results were impressive: A 30-8 overall record with three Big Sky championships and playoff appearances. He helped the Hornets post a 7-4 record in 2017 and they were ranked 14th in the nation for rushing and fifth in scoring. All three met individually with Sacramento State president Robert S. Nelsen on Monday morning while Stanford held a news conference to formally introduce Taylor as its new coach. Stanford will hold a news conference on campus on Monday at 11 a.m. to introduce Taylor. Joe Davidson has covered sports for The Sacramento Bee since 1988: preps, colleges, Kings and features. 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. But learning to compete and deal with ups and downs its going to help you down the road.. THIS IS A BIG GAME. 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. The Hornets were then members of the Western Football Conference from 1985 through 1992. He was hired last month as offensive line coach for second-year Southern Utah head coach DeLane Fitzgerald. Sacramento State will likely name a new coach much sooner than later, perhaps no later than midweek, to avoid recruiting uncertainty and instability for a program that figures to be ranked in the top five going into the 2023 season. 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. That line of thinking helped Thompson get through a roller-coaster weekend. That included Hornets assistant head coach Kris Richardson, defensive coordinator Andy Thompson and quarterbacks coach Bobby Fresques. Thompson described Richardson as his right-hand man, adding he brings a lot of experience to the program. 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. 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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. The 2022 season was Taylor's most notable, however, as it resulted in the first-ever undefeated regular season in school history. Now, hes headed to the Pac-12 Conference to take on the challenge of rebuilding the Cardinal. Taylor is big on football family and that includes longtime friend Bobby Fresques, the Hornets quarterback coach and one-time Folsom assistant. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. It hosted the U.S. Olympic Trials for track and field in 2000 and 2004. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Stanford has found its new head football coach. 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