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The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor

Buzz of the Crowd: Team chemistry overcomes all

State Hornet Staff October 17, 2012

Having a crew of superstars does not always guarantee success, but having a formula for team chemistry will.College football programs all over the nation have tried to recruit a lineup of five-star players...

From left: RB No. 21, senior, A.J. Ellis; RB No. 8, junior, Ezekial Graham; and No. 24 (shown as No.16), senior, Sam McCowan.

Running back trio set the tone for Sac State offense

Ryan Kuh October 10, 2012

While Sacramento State head coach Marshall Sperbeck might not be a professional poker player, he certainly is holding a set of aces in the backfield.The combination of running backs A.J. Ellis, Sam McCowan...

Football takes home another conference win from Southern Utah

Football takes home another conference win from Southern Utah

State Hornet Staff October 6, 2012

Sacramento State’s football team achieved something it has not managed in 21 years.The Hornets won their third consecutive road game after coming back in the fourth quarter to defeat Southern Utah University,...

Sacramento State junior running back Ezekiel Graham runs for the endzone in its loss against North Dakota on Saturday. 

Buzz of the Crowd: Trio of running backs; help or harm?

State Hornet Staff September 26, 2012

In football, teams are lucky to have one premier running back to lean on, let alone three.But what if it actually harms the chemistry of the offense?In 2009, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson...

Football sees its first loss since beginning of season in conference opener

Football sees its first loss since beginning of season in conference opener

State Hornet Staff September 22, 2012

Turnovers stopped Sacramento State from any type of celebrating during its 2012 conference opener.Hornets’ quarterback Garrett Safron threw two interceptions and fumbled inside the 20-yard line, leading...

Northern Colorado sophomore defensive back Mykel Morse attempts to block a pass to Hornet freshman wide receiver Blake Robertson in Hornet Stadium on Saturday.

Sac State football gets its second consecutive win after defeating the Bears

State Hornet Staff September 15, 2012

Sacramento State’s football team moved forward from its Pac-12 win as it defeated Northern Colorado for a seventh straight season, 28-17.It was the first time the Hornets have won back-to-back games...

Football gets paid as it conquers another Pac-12 school

State Hornet Staff September 12, 2012

One field goal gave Sacramento State football more than it could ever imagine.With no time remaining in the game against the University of Colorado, kicker Edgar Castaneda’s 30-yard field goal sailed...

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Preseason scrimmage showcases talent for Hornet football

State Hornet Staff August 19, 2012

Fans were able to get their first glimpse of the 2012 Sacramento State football team as the Hornets held their annual Green and Gold Scrimmage on Aug. 18.The scrimmage was part of the “Bee a Hornet”...

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