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The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
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Hornet football maintains winning mindset for Saturday’s face-off

State Hornet Staff November 1, 2012

If something is successful, then why tinker with it?Just three days fresh off their win against No. 11 Cal Poly, the Hornets were preparing the same way they have been preparing since before the season...

After entering Hornet Field, the players paused for a moment of silence for the loss of their late teammate No. 43 John Bloomfield. Bloomfield passed away Sunday, Oct. 21.

Buzz of the Crowd: Football feels presence of Bloomfield’s spirit

State Hornet Staff October 31, 2012

Some believe that when a person dies it is not necessarily the end.John Bloomfield has not been on the football field with his teammates since week one of the season, but his presence was felt when the...

Football leaves No. 1 Eastern Washington with a one-possession loss

Football leaves No. 1 Eastern Washington with a one-possession loss

State Hornet Staff October 20, 2012

Sacramento State was just one play away from having its prayers answered.With no time remaining, Hornets quarterback Mason Magleby launched a Hail Mary toward the end zone, which fell incomplete.Sac State...

Hornets to face top team in FCS

Hornets to face top team in FCS

State Hornet Staff October 17, 2012

To be the best you have to beat the best, but beating the best requires preparation.Sacramento State football prepares for its toughest opponent to date, as the Hornets travel this Saturday to face No....

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...

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,...

Football hopes to take advantage of Peterson’s expertise

State Hornet Staff October 5, 2012

Sacramento State offensive coordinator Paul Peterson knows Southern Utah’s Eccles Coliseum very well.For the past four seasons, Peterson has roamed the sidelines as the Thunderbirds’ quarterbacks coach.However,...

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...

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