Alma Mater Stanford, '16 Kodi Whitfield was hired as the safeties coach at Sacramento State in January of 2022. It starts with attitude, Thompson said. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Get in-depth, sideline coverage of Sacramento area sports - only $30 for 1 year. Orr said he didnt need to do a national search, didnt need to shake bushes to see whos out there. 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. He said the very theme of competing is good for athletics but also in life. Prior to joining Sac State, Thompson served as a running backs coach, linebackers coach and defensive coordinator for Northern Arizona for over a decade. I am excited to see where he will take our program., And Taylor in that release, I am thrilled to be the new football coath at Stanford University. Paul Kitagaki Jr./ The Sacramento Bee/TNS. Thompson thanked Taylor for bringing him aboard before the 2019 season to run the Hornets defense, a unit that would help the program win three consecutive Big Sky Conference championships and rise to a No. CAN EVEN GO LIVE OUTSIDE THE STADIUM. 16 Granite Bay. Heres the bonus twist: These three coaches, in separate conversations with The Sacramento Bee, all expressed a desire to remain together if one of them lands the job. 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"He is an extremely hard worker and very dedicated to developing offensive linemen. In all, Taylor held a 23-1 record against conference opponents. Its happened in football, too, with John Ralston coaching the Cardinal from 1963-71 after his playing days at Cal. We knew we had our guy right here.. 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. Required fields are marked *. Looking back, that was a really tough loss the other night. 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. Go To Coaching Staff. 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. Thompson said Fresques will call the plays and work with the quarterbacks. Thomson has been a part of three consecutive playoff berths and Big Sky Conference championships while with Sacramento State. Sacramento State's Troy Taylor has been named the new football coach at Stanford, the school announced on Saturday. This content is imported from Twitter. 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. First-year head coach Troy Taylor, operating under an unprecedented-for-Sac State seven-year contract, fully intends to win. Thompson had Andy Thompson - Head Coach - Football Coaches - Sacramento State 10 ranked Grizzlies by a score of 4228 in Hornet Stadium. But behind the scenes, Taylors coaching staff performed a lot of the heavy lifting that led to three consecutive Big Sky Conference championships and a No. 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. In football, there will be ups and downs, he said. 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. 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. 1 on it. 7-0, SAC STATE. 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. Mott Athletics Center 1 Grand Avenue. We're very excited to add Ryan to our coaching staff," said Wulff. Thompson played football at Boise State from 2007-10, earning 146 total tackles (95 solo) with seven for lost yardage in 48 games. 2 Notre Dame 166.63. In football, he was an all-league and all-area defensive back and wide receiver. ATH. He replaces Troy Taylor, who was hired five years ago this week. 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. I am excited for the next chapter of Cardinal football and eager for our student-athletes to experience Troys passion, wisdom and leadership., And from Stanford president Marc Tessier-Lavigne in the same statement, I am thrilled, and on behalf of the university community I am delighted to welcome him to Stanford. I'm looking forward to seeing him work with our guys in the secondary.". Any time you end a season with a loss, its Boom! It hits you all the way to the core. Im in my perfect role, too., Said Fresques, the one-time Hornets quarterback now known for grooming quarterbacks, We can keep this thing going. "I am thrilled to be the new head football coach at Stanford University," said Taylor in a statement. Sacramento State football coach Troy Taylor has accepted an offer to become the next head coach at Stanford. The Hornets made one appearance in the Division II Playoffs. 2024 Recruiting Rankings. Thompson graduated from Franklin High School in Elk Grove in 2007, lettering in football, basketball and track. IN 2008 Broad Fieldhouse opened, which included new offices, locker rooms, athletic training room, weight room and a VIP patio. 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. Who might take over for Taylor? 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. Taylor is now the head coach at Stanford. My family loves Sacramento. 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. He also played basketball for the Cougars in the 2005-06 season before focusing his attention on football. 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. The Hornets kick off the 2019 season Aug. 31 at home against Southern Oregon. He is a member of the California Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Taylor transformed the Sac State football program during his time with the Hornets. Throughout our visits together he demonstrated an understanding of what makes Stanford special, and a deep desire to capitalize on our unique strengths. Youve got to pick yourself up and keep going, no matter what, right? Thompson said. CIF NorCal playoffs: Folsom, Jesuit, Sacramento out; another upset for No. 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. Before coaching for the Lumberjacks, Thompson served as an assistant at Eastern Oregon after his playing career as a Montana linebacker ended in 2003. 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. Watch a recap of Friday's game in the video player above. 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. 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. 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. 8 Oregon 107.55. Ive grown fond of it. Thank you for a fantastic few seasons, Coach!! 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. 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. Stanford has hired Sacramento State coach Troy Taylor as its next head football coach, the university announced on Saturday. >> SACRAMENTO STATE HISTORIC SEASON COMES TO AN END. Thompson was the defensive coordinator for the past four years under former head coach Troy Taylor until his announced promotion Thursday. 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It hosted the U.S. Olympic Trials for track and field in 2000 and 2004. Main Navigation Menu. The Hornets have made three appearances in the FCS Playoffs. 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. Taylor brought longtime friend and Folsom co-coach Kris Richardson with him to Sacramento State to serve as assistant head coach and offensive line coach. Andy Thompson arrived plenty early Thursday for his big day. Its not easy being their dad for the boys because I am gone a lot with coaching and recruiting. 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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. Life isnt always easy. 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. Sacramento State football coach Troy Taylor has accepted an offer to become the next head coach at Stanford. He held various capacities, including offensive line coach/recruiting coordinator in . Were going to keep winning, doing it the right way, playing hard.. 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. If we can do those things I think [student-athletes] will live a full life after Sacramento State and that is my goal.. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KCRA-TV. The Hornets lost a wild quarterfinal playoff game Friday night, 66-63 against Incarnate Word. Itll always be home for me., Said Orr on Friday, Troys a great coach, a great person. Recapping the madness of State Hornet March Madness 2022: STATE HORNET BUZZED, Best and worst cheesecake flavors?! They competed as a member of the Big Sky Conference . [6][7] The Sacramento State Hornets football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the California State University, Sacramento located in Sacramento, California. One of Sac State's most notable wins came on September 3, 2011, in the season opener against the Oregon State Beavers of the Pac-12 Conference at Reser Stadium. I love how supportive the president and our AD have been, and I love working with Bobby and Kris.. In 2007 new public entrances were installed. This is a great opportunity to build on the last four years, Thompson said. When Troy left Folsom, the program didnt blink. He will recruit extremely well and bring great thoroughness in all aspects to our program.". 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. Stanfordhas hiredSacramento State'scoach Troy Taylor to the same position, the university announced Saturday. THIS IS TO COACHES GAINING NATIONAL ATTENTION. Describing his coaching style, Thompson said he draws on his past experiences from playing and brings compassion to the locker room. 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. 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