Pride wasn’t the only thing that hurt following the 38-21 loss to UC Davis Saturday during the 49th annual Causeway Classic. Sacramento State wallets just as big a sting.

Sac State wallets were sacked for bigger losses than that of the Hornets’ Ryan Leadingham, who was sacked five times during Sac State’s 17-point loss.

Davis charged Sac State students $10 at the gates, while charging $15 for general admission and $20 for reserved seats. Plus $5 for parking.

“The price was the same charged as last year,” said Scott Brayton, director for athletic marketing,regarding the ticket prices Davis faithful faced last year, when the game was at Sac State.

But last year’s circumstances weren’t the same – we didn’t host the game in Davis.

This year, however, Davis walked home from our own backyard (Hughes Stadium) with fists full of our money.

Please, at least take our money while beating us on your own fturf – Toomey Field. That is understandable. It’s something that we could come to terms with.

But to march down the highway, set-up camp less than 10 miles away from the Sac State campus and then charge us an arm-and-a-leg for attendance, is no way to treat a host.

As it stands, Davis should profit nicely off this year’s rendition of the Causeway.

Although Davis’s athletic department didn’t have the final tally on the total revenue ready by deadline, all signs hint at a lofty payday.

By all accounts, Davis was able to fill seats Saturday. According to an announcement made by the school, 15,892 people were in attendance for the annual grudge match.