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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
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...

Buzz of the Crowd: Football needs a big win

State Hornet Staff October 10, 2012

A full football season is like a game of Jenga; you pile up wins, but one wrong move and it all comes tumbling down.Take the University of Florida last season, for example. After the Gators won their first...

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Mountain Lions to start new season at Raley Field

State Hornet Staff September 26, 2012

It took a few weeks longer than expected, but professional football has returned to Sacramento.The United Football League’s Sacramento Mountain Lions finalized their roster just 10 days before their...

Sac State alum one of the AFL’s greats

State Hornet Staff September 26, 2012

Former Sacramento State quarterback and Grant Union High School graduate Aaron Garcia became one of the most prolific passers in pro football history, even after coming up short of his NFL dream.In 1987,...

Mens soccer breaks a three-game losing streak and gets the win against UNLV

Men’s soccer breaks a three-game losing streak and gets the win against UNLV

James Heck September 23, 2012

The Sacramento State men’s soccer team defeated the University of Las Vegas 3-2 in overtime today at Hornet Field. The Hornets (3-4-1) snapped a three game losing streak as they won their final non-conference...

Womens soccer battles high winds for a win against North Dakota

Women’s soccer battles high winds for a win against North Dakota

Sammie Thach September 21, 2012

Winds made it a tough win today for Sacramento State women’s soccer team in its game against North Dakota, ending 1-0. Sac State head coach Randy Dedini said his team played against the wind the entire...

Football will try and continue its winning streak Saturday against North Dakota

State Hornet Staff September 20, 2012

Sacramento State will welcome one of the newest members of Big Sky football when it kicks off its conference schedule this Saturday at home against the University of North Dakota.For the past four seasons,...

Kasey Cox received too many head injuries, ultimately ending his soccer career in just his sophomore year at Sac State.

Head injuries a concern

State Hornet Staff September 19, 2012

A brain-jarring hit after colliding with an opponent leaves an athlete dazed, but the coaching and training staffs are left unaware so the player toughs it out and continues on. “I woke up (the next...

Hornet runners plan post-college careers

Hornet runners plan post-college careers

James Heck September 19, 2012

For the cross country runners on the Sacramento State men’s and women’s teams, the emphasis of their training and commitment pertain to collegiate running. After college, the different avenues runners...

Buzz of the Crowd: Fork in the road for Hornet Football

State Hornet Staff September 19, 2012

Every sports team comes to a fork in the road where it reflects upon themselves and figures out a path for its season.There are two directions it can travel. It can set its eyes on the playoffs and make...

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