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2007 Hornet Football
University Information General Information 2006 Year in Review
Name Sacramento State Quick Facts ..................................... 1 2006 Final Statistics ..................48-51
Location Sacramento, Calif. Media Information ........................... 2 52-57
2006 Box Scores.......................52-57
Founded (Enrollment) 1947 (28,529)
Road Headquarters .......................... 2 2006 Big Sky Standings ................. 58
Nickname Hornets
2007 Outlook .............................. 4-6 2006 Big Sky Team Stats ................ 58
Colors Green & Gold
President Dr. Alexander Gonzalez 2007 Roster Breakdown ................... 7 2006 Big Sky Individual Stats .......... 59
Director of Athletics Dr. Terry Wanless 2007 Pronunciation Guide ............... 7 2006 All-Big Sky Conference .......... 60
Faculty Athletics Rep. Dr. David Raske 2007 Roster ................................. 8-9
Alex Spanos Sports Complex .......... 10 Records, Results & Misc.
Football Information
This is Hornet Football .................... 11 Team Season Records ................62-63
Classification NCAA Div. I
Football Championship Subdivision Strength and Conditioning.............. 12 Team Single-Game Records .......64-65
Conference Big Sky 66-67
Rushing Records ........................66-67
Stadium, Cap. Hornet Stadium, 21,195 (Grass) The Coaches Passing Records ........................68-69
Head Coach Marshall Sperbeck Marshall Sperbeck .................... 14-15 Receiving Records .....................70-71
Overall Record First Year Lou Baiz/Jeff Remington................. 16 Defensive Records .....................72-73
Sacramento State Record Same
Josh Brown/Daniel DaPrato ........... 17 Miscellaneous Records ...............74-75
Office Phone (916) 278-7053
Richard Sanchez/Aaron Ingram ..... 18 Yearly Leaders ............................... 76
2006 Overall Record 4-7
2006 Conference Record (finish) 4-4 (5th) Steve Roberson/Will Plemons ......... 19 The Last Time ................................. 77
Starters Returning 13 (3 off./9 def./1 kick) Will Kofe/Fred Kelly/Support Staff . 20 Coaching Fast Facts........................ 78
Letterwinners Returning/Lost 36/28 Yearly Records ..........................79-81
Assistant Coaches The Players Series Results ............................82-83
Lou Baiz Defensive Coordinator 2007 Player Bios ..................... 22-37 All-Time Roster ..........................84-85
Jeff Remington Run Game Coordinator/Off. Line Honors Candidates ................... 22-26 Hornets in the Pros ....................86-88
Josh Brown Linebackers Returners.................................. 27-34 Hall of Fame .................................. 88
Daniel DaPrato Receivers Midyear Transfers .......................... 35 All-Americans/All-Conference ........ 89
Aaron Ingram Running Backs
Newcomers .............................. 36-37 Team Honors ................................. 90
Will Plemons Defensive Line
2007 Geographical Roster ............. 38 Hornet Stadium .............................. 91
Steve Roberson Defensive Backs
Richard Sanchez Special Teams/Tight Ends Big Sky Conference ........................ 92
Fred Kelly Offensive Assistant Opponents/
Will Kofe Defensive Assistant Big Sky Conference University Information
Strength, Medical and Training Staff Fresno State/Portland State ............ 40 Sacramento State ......................94-95
Gary Uribe Strength and Conditioning New Mexico/Northern Arizona...... 41 City of Sacramento ......................... 96
Scott Salwasser Asst. Strength and Conditioning Weber State/Montana ................... 42 President Alexander Gonzalez ........ 97
Steve DeHart Athletic Trainer Montana State/Eastern Wash. ........ 43 Director of Athletics Terry Wanless .. 97
Dr. Alan Hirahara Team Doctor UC Davis/Northern Colorado ......... 44 Hornet Head Coaches .................... 98
Dr. Ronald Sockolov Team Doctor Idaho State/Opponent Notes ......... 45 Athletic Training ............................. 98
Dr. Harold Strauch Team Doctor
Composite Schedule ....................... 46 Academic Advising ........................ 99
Dr. Boris Ellyason Team Doctor
Dr. Randy Davey Team Dentist Support Staff................................ 100
Dr. Greg Heise Team Dentist
Jaime Curtis Team Dentist Credits
Dr. Robert Hulbert Team Chiropractor The 2007 Sacramento State football media guide was written,
Dr. Kyle Yamashiro Team Physical Therapist designed and edited by Media Relations Director Brian Berger.
Media guide covers also designed by Berger. Assistance in
Media Relations Facts editing provided by Assistance Media Relations Director Ryan
Office Phone (916) 278-6896 Bjork, Media Relations Assistant J.D. Fox, Will Schilling and
Fax Machine (916) 278-5429 the Sacramento State football staff. Photographs not credited
provided by Sam Parsons, Bob Solorio and Sacramento State
Web site www.hornetsports.com
media relations files. Sacramento information from Chamber of
Media Relations Director Brian Berger Commerce sources. Ricky Ray photo on page 69 courtesy of the
Office Phone (916) 278-4313 Edmonton Eskimos. Aaron Garcia photo on page 69 taken by
Home Phone (916) 928-0992 Brian Winkler/BBS WireImage.com. Lonie Paxton photo courtesy
Berger’s e-mail bwberger@csus.edu of the New England Patriots. Daimon Shelton photo courtesy of the
Assistant Media Relations Dir. Ryan Bjork Buffalo Bills. Photo on page 90 used with permission from Mark
Bjork’s e-mail rbjork@csus.edu Pfau and Tom Hanks. Printing was provided by Dome Printing
of Sacramento, Calif.
Media Relations Assistant J.D. Fox
Wenzel’s e-mail jdfox@csus.edu
Press Box Phone (916) 278-5995
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Media Information
MEDIA HORNET FOOTBALL 2007 TRAVEL
INFORMATION ON KSAC IN 2007 INFORMATION
Sacramento State Athletics Media Relations Sacramento State athletics returns to KSAC 1240- Fresno State
Director (football): Brian Berger, (916) 278-4313 AM for the 2007-08 school year. The relationship Piccadilly Inn - University
Assistant Director: Ryan Bjork, (916) 278-6896 marks the second consecutive season that the station 4961 North Cedar
Assistant: J.D. Fox, (916) 278-6896 has served as the home of Sacramento State football Fresno, CA 93726
and men’s basketball. Ph: (559) 224-4200
(916) 278-5429 (fax)
In addition to covering all 11 of the Hornets’ regular
(916) 278-5995 (Hornet Stadium Press Box)
season football games live this year, KSAC will also
Portland State
HORNETSPORTS.COM - All press releases, statistics air selected men’s basketball games.
Doubletree Lloyd Center
and rosters are available at www.hornetsports.com. The broadcast team of Steve McElroy and Jason
1000 NE Multnomah
Ross return for their 11th-straight year as the radio
CREDENTIALS - All credential requests must be made
“Voice of the Hornets.” McElroy will once again
Portland, OR 97232
to the Sacramento State Athletics Media Relations
serve as the color commentator while Ross will be the Ph: (503) 281-6111
office at least 24 hours before the start of the event.
Hornets’ play-by-play announcer.
The press box is designed for working media only and New Mexico
McElroy is the director of broadcast services for
accommodations will be made on a priority basis. MCM Elganté Hotel
Sacramento State. In his role for the University, he is
Media is permitted to park in Lot 10 and credentials 2020 Menaul NE
responsible for developing the radio contracts and
can be picked up at will call. Albuquerque, NM 87107
helping generate sponsorships. Steve and his wife,
INTERVIEWS - All player interviews outside of post- Julie, have two sons, Trenton (7) and Jason (5). Ph: (505) 884-2511
game or practice situations must be cleared through Ross also serves as the sports director at Sports
Hornet media relations or Coach Sperbeck. No 1140 KHTK and is also a member of the Sacramento Weber State
interviews will be allowed during practice. Following Kings and Sacramento Monarchs broadcast teams. Hilton Garden Inn
games, Coach Sperbeck and selected players will be He and his wife, Alva, have a five-year old son, 762 Heritage Park Blvd.
made available for interviews. Jackson. Layton, UT 84041
RADIO TELEPHONE LINES - Two courtesy phone lines Ph: (801) 416-8899
will be provided to a visiting team’s primary radio
station broadcasting games from Hornet Stadium. All Montana State
calls must be made collect or billed to a credit card. Best Western GranTree
1325 N. 7th Ave.
DIRECTIONS TO HORNET STADIUM - Take Interstate
5 or Highway 99 to Highway 50 East to the “Power Inn
Bozeman, MT 59715
Road/Howe Avenue” exit. Take the “Cal State Sacra-
Ph: (406) 587-5261
mento” offramp and turn left on College Town Drive.
Proceed through two lights and turn left into Lot 10. Northern Colorado
From the east, exit at Howe Ave. Cross the intersec- Best Western Regency
tion and take College Town Drive into the stadium. 701 8th St.
To reach the media parking lot from the J Street Greeley, CO 80631
entrance, make the first available right and follow the Ph: (907) 353-8444
road to the south side of campus. Media can enter the
stadium through the designated gate.
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Season Outlook
Season Outlook
Defense is not usually the first thing that comes to The team needs to continue to come together and DEFENSIVE LINE
mind when describing a Big Sky Conference team. understand each other as teammates and then carry Starters Returning/Lost: 3/0
However, with 10 returning starters, Sacramento State that over to the fall.” Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 7/4
enters the 2007 season with one of the top defensive Another optimistic sign for the program was the For the second consecutive season, Sacramento
units in the league and is set to try to shut down some turnout for voluntary summer workouts. State returns three starters on the defensive front.
of the most potent offensive attacks in the Div. I Football “It is my understanding that we had more players Seniors James Henderson, Chris Hurts and Dallas
Championship Subdivision (formerly Div. I-AA). stay here to workout this summer than in any other Mauga each return to lead a unit, which might be
Helping bolster the unit are seven players who season before,” Sperbeck explained. “That type of the deepest on the team.
earned all-Big Sky honors last season. That group commitment shows that the players are buying into “The defensive line is one of the strengths of our
is highlighted by middle linebacker Cyrus Mulitalo the system and believe in what we are trying to do.” team,” Sperbeck said. “It is a group of players that
and safety Brent Webber who each were named If the challenge of being a new head coach was can lead and make a difference on the team.”
All-America. not enough, Sperbeck will guide the Hornets against A native of Sacramento, Henderson returns for his
While the defense appears to have all the answers, arguably the toughest schedule in school history. Sac- fifth season with the program. Last year, he earned
the offense enters the year with an equal amount of ramento State will face two Football Bowl Subdivision honorable mention all-Big Sky honors after posting
questions. First-year head coach Marshall Sperbeck (formerly Div. I-A) teams in the same season for the four sacks.
will look to put his touch on the group. first time in school history. The Hornets open the year While Henderson will likely start on the end, Hurts
Sperbeck, who was the longtime head coach at at Fresno State and then will travel to New Mexico and Mauga will clog the middle. A starter the last two
Foothill Junior College in Los Altos, Calif., will also for its third game of the year. seasons, coaches expect Hurts to end his collegiate
serve as the Hornets’ offensive coordinator during his The Big Sky schedule will also have its challenges career with a big season.
first season at the helm. In his final season at Foothill, as four of the league’s nine teams ended the year In his first season with the team, Mauga was named
his team led the state with 478.8 yards per game and ranked in the final top 25 of the season. to the Big Sky second team as a defensive tackle. He
ranked second in scoring, posting an impressive 42.8 “All the teams are foreign to me,” Sperbeck said. started 10 games for the team and tallied 40 tackles,
points per game. “My main concern is to the getting the kids ready and including nine for loss.
Having taken over as head coach in January, improve day-to-day. (The coaching staff’s) focus will With Mike Brannon’s shift to linebacker, the de-
Sperbeck was pleased, while still cautious, with his change as we get closer to each opponent.” fensive end spot opposite of Henderson has become
team’s efforts during the spring. One reassuring fact is that Sperbeck in not alone wide open entering the fall. Returners Blaine Jackson
“Spring was a learning experience for everyone,” in learning the ropes of the Big Sky. The 2007 season and Joe Rudulph each saw action last season and are
he said. “The kids were trying to get used to the system features four new head coaches among the nine teams contenders to start. Jackson played in all 11 games as
and the coaches were getting used to working with as Portland State (Jerry Glanville), Montana State a reserve while Rudulph saw action in seven contests
each other. (Rob Ash), and Idaho State (John Zamberlin) joined after transferring from Oregon State.
“I liked our energy and we got better each week. the Hornets in making a change. Adding to the depth is senior Lamont Butler, who
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Season Outlook
will make the move from linebacker to defensive end. DEFENSIVE BACKS
Junior college transfer John Green and freshman Zach Starters Returning/Lost: 4/0
Nash could also contend for playing time. Both players Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/1
are from the Sacramento area with Green a product The Sacramento State secondary will once again
of Burbank HS and Nash graduating from Vacaville be in good hands as the unit returns seven players
HS. who have started games for the Hornets during their
The interior of the line will be aided by sophomore careers.
Bill Sherman, who saw significant action as a true The veterans of the group are safeties Brent Web-
freshman, before an injury cut his year short. Redshirt ber and Brett Shelton. The pair have roved the middle
freshman Andrew Blume and Christian Clark are also of the field since their freshmen seasons and have
expected to play after gaining a year of experience in combined to start 62 games in the three previous
the program. Junior college transfer Andre Robinson seasons.
is the lone newcomer at defensive tackle. However, Last year, Webber was named second team all-
Robinson is no stranger to Sperbeck having spent the Big Sky and honorable mention All-America after
last two years at Foothill JC. finishing second in Div. I-AA with 0.6 interceptions
per games. His six interceptions were the most by a
LINEBACKERS Hornet in a single season since Chad Johnson had
Starters Returning/Lost: 2/1 six in 1996.
Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 7/4 Shelton has also left his mark in the record book.
Mulitalo anchors the entire defense as the team’s The Bakersfield, Calif., native is currently fourth in
middle linebacker. Last season, he burst onto the scene school history with 238 career tackles but needs just
with a Big Sky leading 120 total tackles, including one stop to move into a tie for third and 68 tackles to
11.5 for loss. tie for second. Last season, he was named honorable
“Cyrus has already proven he’s one of the top mention all-Big Sky after being on the second team
linebackers in the Big Sky,” Sperbeck said. “He has each of his first two years.
the ability to get to the ball and will be one of our The starting roles at cornerback are not nearly as
defensive leaders this season.” clear cut as safety. Seniors Jody Johnson and Roc
The two outside linebacking spots will be fought Green, junior Kevin Davis and sophomore Craig
for during training camp. Junior Mike Brannon will King will all battle for the job.
make the transition to the team’s “buck” linebacker Johnson is the most veteran member of the cor-
(strong-side) and will battle for the starting job. Bran- nerbacks having joined Sacramento State in 2003.
non was an honorable mention all-Big Sky selection He was an honorable mention all-Big Sky selection
last season at defensive end after tallying 54 tackles, last season after starting six of his seven games. In
including six sacks. the spring, he established himself as the fastest man
The others that will contend for the job are com- in the Big Sky, winning the 55-meters during the
prised of Johnnie Brannon (Mike’s brother), redshirt indoor season and the 200 at the outdoor meet. He
freshman Allan Mohan and JC transfer Matt Evans. also advanced to the NCAA Div. I Championships
Johnnie Brannon played in all 11 games last season and the U.S. Championships during the summer.
at linebacker and on special teams while Mohan set Green started last season in Johnson’s absence
out the year after a strong high school career. and impressed coaches with his play in the spring.
Evans spent the last two seasons at Sacramento City After transferring from Fresno City JC, Green finished
College where he was coached by a pair of former last season with 14 tackles and started two games.
Two of the most physical corners in the Big Sky,
Hornets (Mike Clemons and Dannie Walker). As a
sophomore, he was named third team All-America Davis and King offer a contrasting style to Johnson James
as a defensive back but will move to linebacker at and Green. Davis has been hampered by injury the
last two seasons but has been productive when on
Henderson
Sacramento State.
The weak-side linebacker position will also endure the field. King started seven games last season and
a battle for the starting nod. Returning linebackers finished with 26 tackles and an interception.
Faheem Muhammad and John Rogan, converted The secondary will also be aided by senior Jeremy Coleman.
safety Dorian Brown and newcomer Mike Hickman Henderson and freshman Greg Johnson at safety as Wehr is the only member of the quintet that has
are all likely to play at the position. well as junior Durrell Oliver, sophomore Kameron started a game for the Hornets. A fifth-year senior,
Muhammad played in all 11 games last season Brown and freshmen Ricky Thompson and Peter Buck Wehr appeared in four games last season and earned
while Rogan was used primarily on special teams. at cornerback. the start against Cal Poly. He finished the year 4-for-9
Brown moved to linebacker during the spring and, for 30 yards.
according to coaches, was one of the biggest surprises QUARTERBACKS Bessolo has done a little of everything for the team
during the practice period. Starters Returning/Lost: 0/1 but has yet to play quarterback. During his tenure,
Another Foothill JC product, Hickman spent the last Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 2/2 he has served as the team’s long snapper and also a
two years with Sperbeck. As a sophomore, he was a One of the biggest questions on the team is who tight end.
second team All-American and was also named the will be under center for the Hornets when the season Smith last played football in 2005 at Liberty HS in
MVP of the Silicon Valley Bowl. opens. Seniors Crosby Wehr and Tim Bessolo and Brentwood, Calif. He attended Sacramento State dur-
In the middle, sophomore Geoff Warner and redshirt freshman Jason Smith all shared time dur- ing the fall but did not join the team until the spring.
freshman Anthony Mose will backup Mulitalo and ing the spring but, according to coaches, no one White is the first quarterback to be signed by
also likely play on special teams. separated themselves enough to win the job. Sperbeck, coming to the team from Lake Oswego
“Quarterback is still unsettled,” Sperbeck ex- HS in Oregon. At 6-foot-4, 200-pounds, he has the
plained. “The three all played hard during the spring prototypical build of a pocket passer.
and each has his own strengths.” The final addition to the puzzle, Coleman also
The competition will get two new pieces in the fall owns a strong arm but adds a running dimension to
with the arrival of freshmen Duncan White and David the position, according to coaches.
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RUNNING BACKS and has started games during his three previous sea- tion all-Big Sky at tackle.
Starters Returning/Lost: 0/1 sons. Fannuchi raised his output in the latter half of last “Jordan has all the physical tools needed to be a
Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 1/2 season and continued to shine during the spring. good offensive lineman,” Sperbeck said.
Five players are listed at running back heading Coogler rejoined the team in the spring after miss- Kellogg is returning after sitting out all of last season
into the season. Of that group, only sophomore Seth ing the final 10 games of last season with a hand with a shoulder injury. During his first two years, he
McDaniels was with the team in the spring. McDan- injury. The senior ranked second on the team in 2005 started two games each season.
iels appeared in nine games at both fullback and on with 45 receptions for 441 yards — numbers that only The tackle position also features converted tight end
special teams. He also received the majority of the trailed All-American Fred Amey. Ray Navar, JC transfer Nick Macias, sophomores
carries during the spring. After spending last season at running back, Baker Evan Jensen and Matt Lemley, redshirt freshman
Among the four newcomers, two are from the junior will return to the slot where he played in 2005. He Jacob Castillo and true freshman Kevin Youtsey.
college ranks while the other two are freshmen from enters the fall as Sacramento State’s leading returning At guard, juniors Steve Matos, Andrew Miles and
the Sacramento area. rusher and receiver from last season. Jay Martin will be joined by freshmen John Taylor
Travon Jones and Tyreece Jacks will each have Also returning is sophomore Elon Paige and and Jake Nicholson.
a chance to win the starting role during their junior redshirt freshman Ronald Richardson. Those two will Leitzke will be backed up at center by freshmen
seasons. Jones played the last two seasons at Fresno contend with a handful of newcomers that will also Denton Tuiasosopo and Bryan McDougall.
City College. As a freshman he led the Rams in rushing be looking for action.
before ranking second on the team last season. Junior college transfers Tony Washington, John SPECIAL TEAMS
Jacks comes from JC powerhouse City College of Smith and Matt White will be joined by incoming Starters Returning/Lost: 1/1
San Francisco. As a sophomore, he rushed for 1,103 freshmen Larry Parker, Chase Deadder and Dylan Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 1/1
yards and was named first team All-America. Lane. Two of the key jobs on special teams have been
“Running back probably has the most questions of Tight end features a pair of returners in Jeremiah settled before the start of the season while the others
any position,” Sperbeck said. “We are counting on Mareko and Brian Heath. The duo will be joined by remain open.
our newcomers to have an impact. newcomers Dustin Avila and Kyle McCray. Junior Juan Gamboa returns for his fourth season
“Travon and Tyreece compliment each other. Tra- as the opening day kicker for the team. Gamboa
von is more explosive but Tyreece is built like a truck OFFENSIVE LINE began his collegiate career in 2004 but was injured
and is hard to take down.” Starters Returning/Lost: 2/3 in the opening game. After redshirting, he has been
Freshmen Bryan Hilliard and Evander Wilkens will Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 3/5 the team’s primary kicker on extra points and field
also look for playing time. Hilliard prepped at Laguna The most revamped part of the offense will come goals. Last season, Gamboa added kickoffs to his
Creek HS in Elk Grove, Calif., where he was named up front where only three players return from last responsibilities.
honorable mention all-Metro by the Sacramento Bee season. Senior center Kyle Leitzke, sophomore tackle Helping Gamboa on extra points and field goals
after rushing for 1,304 yards and 15 touchdowns as Jordan Hunter and junior guard Lindsey Kellogg have will be Heath. The tight end won the long snapping
a senior. each started for the team in the past and will be key duty honors last season and will return in 2007.
components in keeping the unit together. One glaring need comes at punter where honorable
RECEIVERS/TIGHT ENDS “There is a definite depth issue on the offensive mention all-Big Sky selection Mitch Lively graduated.
Starters Returning/Lost: 1/3 line,” Sperbeck stated. “That said, these guys practiced Redshirt freshman Chris Clarizio and Gamboa shared
Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/4 hard during the spring and continue to develop.” the job during the spring and will likely be challenged
The deepest position on the offensive side of the Leitzke started eight games last season at center by JC transfer Oscar Dealba in the fall.
ball, Sacramento State returns four players who have and, according to coaches, established himself as Both the punt and kick returner jobs remain vacant
started for the team during their careers. the best lineman on the team during the spring. The as well. Numerous players took their shots during
Seniors Phillip Perry, Tyler Fannuchi and Ryan Rancho Buena Vista, Calif., native has also established the spring with Baker and Coogler being the most
Coogler all bring experience to the position and will be himself as one of the team’s leaders in the locker experienced. Travon Jones could also be see time on
joined by junior Torrell Baker who will lineup outside room. the field after returning five kicks during his JC stay.
again after playing last season at running back. Despite playing just six conference games before
Perry is the longest tenured member of the corps breaking his leg, Hunter was named honorable men-
Torrell Baker Kyle Leitzke Juan Gamboa
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2007 Roster
2007 Roster Breakdown
(Players listed in numerical order by position)
Offense Defense Hornet Facts
Quarterbacks Defensive Ends
5 Crosby Wehr (6-3, 200, Sr.) 43 John Green (6-2, 240, Jr.) Pronunciation Guide
7 David Coleman (6-2, 190, Fr.) 53 Lamont Butler (6-1, 250, Sr.) Tim Bessolo......................................... BESS-uh-lo
11 Tim Bessolo (6-4, 230, Sr.) 59 Frank Smyte (6-2, 230, Jr.) Chris Clarizio ................................. clu-REE-zee-o
12 Jason Smith (6-1, 190, Fr.) 91 James Henderson (6-2, 245, Sr.) Chase Deadder ...................................DEE-ah-der
16 Duncan White (6-4, 200, Fr.) 93 Blaine Jackson (6-3, 250, Sr.) Oscar Dealba ...................................Dee-ALL-buh
95 Joe Rudulph (6-3, 230, Sr.) Tyler Fanucchi................................. fuh-NEW-kee
Running Backs 98 Zach Nash (6-3, 240, Fr.) Juan Gamboa.................................... gam-BO-uh
9 Travon Jones (5-9, 185, Jr.) Kyle Leitzke ........................................... LITE-skee
21 Josh Jones (6-1, 225, Jr.) Defensive Tackles Travon Jones ........................................ TRAY-von
27 Tyreece Jacks (5-10, 190, Jr.) 51 Chris Hurts (6-3, 290, Sr.) Jeremiah Mareko ................................ muh-REK-o
33 Evander Wilkens (5-6, 170, Fr.) 55 Bill Sherman (6-2, 300, So.) Nick Macias ...................................... muh-SEE-us
34 Bryan Hilliard (5-11, 210, Fr.) 90 Joseph Folau (6-2, 300, Fr.) Dallas Mauga .....................................MAW-gwa
37 Seth McDaniels (6-0, 225, Jr.) 92 Dallas Mauga (6-1, 290, Sr.) Anthony Mose ........................................ mo-ZAY
94 Andre Robinson (6-0, 300, Jr.) Cyrus Mulitalo .............................. mool-ih-TAH-lo
Ray Navar............................................. nuh-VAR
Wide Receivers 96 Christian Clark (6-3, 270, Fr.)
Joe Rudulph .......................................... ROO-dolf
2 Phillip Perry (6-2, 190, Sr.) 97 Tristan Gray (6-2, 255, Jr.)
Denton Tuiasosopo ................. too-ee-ah-so-SO-po
3 Larry Parker (6-0, 165, Fr.)
Crosby Wehr ............................................. WEER
6 Torrell Baker (5-9, 160, Jr.) Strong-Side Linebackers
Kevin Youtsey ..................................... YOWT-see
14 Tyler Fannuchi (5-9, 185, Sr.) 8 Matt Evans (6-1, 220, Jr.)
15 Ronald Richardson (5-11, 205, Fr.) 32 Allan Mohan (6-1, 210, Fr.) Lou Baiz ..................................................... BY-ez
17 Ryan Coogler (5-10, 195, Sr.) 50 Johnnie Brannon (6-2, 220, Sr.) Daniel DaPrato ...............................duh-PRAH-toh
19 Elon Paige (6-4, 190, So.) 99 Mike Brannon (6-2, 235, Jr.) Will Kofe ..................................................ko-FAY
30 John Smith (6-1, 200, Jr.)
39 Matt White (5-10, 170, Jr.) Middle Linebackers Career Starts
84 Jordan Johnson (5-9, 175, Fr.) 38 Bilal Muhammad (5-10, 225, Fr.) Pos. ........Name .........................................Starts
85 Chase Deadder (6-6, 215, Fr.) 42 Cyrus Mulitalo (6-1, 245, Jr.) DB ..........Brett Shelton .................................... 33
DB ..........Brent Webber .................................. 29
87 Dylan Lane (6-3, 180, Fr.) 45 Anthony Mose (6-2, 225, Fr.)
DT ..........Chris Hurts ...................................... 28
88 Tony Washington (5-11, 185, Jr.) 52 Geoff Warner (6-0, 210, So.)
DE ..........Mike Brannon .................................. 22
WR .........Ryan Coogler .................................. 18
Tackles Weak-Side Linebackers
DE ..........James Henderson ............................. 18
67 Evan Jensen (6-4, 220, So.) 4 Dorian Brown (6-1, 205, So.) WR .........Phillip Perry ..................................... 13
69 Nick Macias (6-0, 255, Jr.) 13 Mike Hickman (6-0, 235, Jr.) K ............Juan Gamboa ................................. 12
70 Ray Navar (6-6, 255, Jr.) 18 Faheem Muhammad (5-11, 220, Jr.) RB/WR ...Torrell Baker .................................... 12
72 Matt Lemley (6-1, 270, So.) 47 John Rogan (6-0, 220, Jr.) LB ...........Cyrus Mulitalo ................................. 11
77 Kevin Youtsey (6-4, 300, Fr.) DB ..........Jody Johnson ................................... 10
78 Jordan Hunter (6-6, 280, So.) Cornerbacks DL ...........Dallas Mauga .................................... 9
79 Jacob Castillo (6-4, 280, Fr.) 10 Jody Johnson (5-9, 175, Sr.) DB ..........Durrell Oliver..................................... 9
20 Kevin Davis (5-10, 185, Jr.) OL ..........Jordan Hunter.................................... 8
Guards 22 Roc Green (5-9, 190, Sr.) OL ..........Kyle Leitzke ....................................... 8
54 George Parsons (6-1, 300, Fr.) 23 Ricky Thompson (6-1, 185, Fr.) DB ..........Craig King ........................................ 7
56 John Taylor (6-2, 300, Fr.) 24 Durrell Oliver (6-0, 175, Jr.) TE ...........Ray Navar ........................................ 5
58 Jake Nicholson (6-2, 245, Fr.) 29 Craig King (6-2, 200, So.) OL ..........Lindsey Kellogg.................................. 4
61 Lindsey Kellogg (6-1, 270, Jr.) 40 Peter Buck (6-0, 190, Fr.) RB...........Seth McDaniels .................................. 3
63 Steve Matos (5-11, 285, Jr.) OL/TE .....Jeremiah Mareko ............................... 3
71 Andrew Miles (6-3, 250, Jr.) Strong Safeties DB ..........Kevin Davis ....................................... 2
73 Jay Martin (6-2, 290, Fr.) 28 Nate Boyer (5-11, 175, Fr.) DB ..........Roc Green ......................................... 2
31 Brent Webber (6-0, 200, Sr.) QB ..........Crosby Wehr ..................................... 2
Centers 36 Jared Vanderbeek (6-0, 200, Jr.) WR .........Elon Paige ......................................... 1
57 Kyle Leitzke (6-1, 295, Sr.) 41 Greg Johnson (6-2, 205, Fr.) DL ...........Bill Sherman ...................................... 1
62 Denton Tuiasosopo (6-1, 280, Fr.) WR .........Tyler Fanucchi ................................... 1
68 Bryan McDougall (6-3, 280, Fr.) Free Safety Note: A start is credited to the 11 offensive and 11
25 Brett Shelton (6-1, 205, Sr.) defensive players that play on their unit’s first play of
Tight Ends 26 Jeremy Henderson (5-10, 190, Sr.) the game.
80 Dustin Avilla (6-2, 230, Fr.)
82 Kyle McCray (6-2, 230, Jr.) Special Teams
83 Jeremiah Mareko (6-1, 280, Sr.) Kicker/Punter
89 Brian Heath (6-4, 240, Fr.) 1 Juan Gamboa (5-9, 170, Jr.)
84 Chris Clarizo (5-9, 185, Fr.)
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Alphabetical No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Exp. Hometown/Previous School
1 Juan Gamboa K 5-9 170 Jr. 2V San Jose, Calif./Bellarmine Prep
Roster
2 Phillip Perry WR 6-2 190 Sr. 3V Los Angeles, Calif./Dorsey HS
No. Name, Pos. 3 Larry Parker WR 6-0 165 Fr. HS San Diego, Calif./St. Augustine HS
80 Dustin Avilla, TE 4 Dorian Brown LB 6-1 205 So. 1V Chino, Calif./Don Lugo HS
6 Torrell Baker, RB 5 Crosby Wehr QB 6-3 200 Sr. 2V Roseville, Calif./Oakmont HS
11 Tim Bessolo, QB 6 Torrell Baker RB 5-9 160 Jr. 2V Long Beach, Calif./Long Beach Poly HS
28 Nate Boyer, DB 7 David Coleman QB 6-2 190 Fr. HS Palmdale, Calif./Palmdale HS
50 Johnnie Brannon, LB 8 Matt Evans LB 6-1 220 Jr. JC Sacramento, Calif./Sacramento City JC
99 Mike Brannon, LB 9 Travon Jones RB 5-9 185 Jr. JC Fresno, Calif./Fresno City JC
4 Dorian Brown, LB 10 Jody Johnson DB 5-9 175 Sr. 3V Corona, Calif./Centennial HS
11 Tim Bessolo QB 6-4 230 Sr. 2V Lakewood, Calif./Long Beach City JC
40 Peter Buck, DB
12 Jason Smith QB 6-1 190 Fr. RS Brentwood, Calif./Liberty HS
53 Lamont Butler, LB
13 Mike Hickman LB 6-0 235 Jr. JC Millbrae, Calif./Foothill JC
79 Jacob Castillo, OL
14 Tyler Fannuchi WR 5-9 185 Sr. 2V Claremont, Calif./Iowa
35 Chris Clarizio, K 15 Ronald Richardson WR 5-11 205 Fr. RS Pomona, Calif./Grant HS
96 Christian Clark, DL 16 Duncan White QB 6-4 200 Fr. HS Lake Oswego, Ore./Lake Oswego HS
7 David Coleman, QB 17 Ryan Coogler WR 5-10 195 Sr. 2V Richmond, Calif./St. Mary’s
17 Ryan Coogler, WR 18 Faheem Muhammad LB 5-11 220 Jr. 2V Los Angeles, Calif./Salesian HS
20 Kevin Davis, DB 19 Elon Paige WR 6-4 190 So. 1V Fresno, Calif./Laguna Creek HS
85 Chase Deadder, WR 20 Kevin Davis DB 5-10 185 Jr. 2V Long Beach, Calif./Long Beach Poly HS
86 Oscar Dealba, P 21 Josh Jones RB 6-1 225 Jr. JC Ontario, Calif./Foothill JC
8 Matt Evans, LB 22 Roc Green DB 5-9 190 Sr. 1V Fresno, Calif./Fresno City JC
23 Ricky Thompson DB 6-1 185 Fr. HS Sacramento, Calif./Grant HS
14 Tyler Fannuchi, WR
24 Durrell Oliver DB 6-0 175 Jr. 2V Fresno, Calif./Clovis East HS
90 Joseph Folau, DL
25 Brett Shelton DB 6-1 205 Sr. 3V Bakersfield, Calif./Stockdale HS
1 Juan Gamboa, K
26 Jeremy Henderson DB 5-10 190 Sr. 1V San Diego, Calif./Mesa JC
97 Tristan Gray, DL 27 Tyreece Jacks RB 5-10 190 Jr. JC Woodside, Calif./CC of San Francisco
22 Roc Green, DB 28 Nate Boyer DB 5-11 175 Fr. HS Tuolumne, Calif./Summerville HS
43 John Green, DL 29 Craig King DB 6-2 200 So. RS San Francisco, Calif./St. Ignatius HS
89 Brian Heath, TE 30 John Smith WR 6-1 200 Jr. JC Novato, Calif./CC of San Francisco
91 James Henderson, DL 31 Brent Webber DB 6-0 200 Sr. 3V Sanger, Calif./Sanger HS
26 Jeremy Henderson, DB 32 Allan Mohan LB 6-1 210 Fr. RS Ventura, Calif./Antelope Valley HS
13 Mike Hickman, LB 33 Evander Wilkens RB 5-6 170 Fr. HS Sacramento, Calif./Florin HS
34 Bryan Hilliard, RB 34 Bryan Hilliard RB 5-11 210 Fr. HS Sacramento, Calif./Laguna Creek HS
35 Chris Clarizio K 5-9 185 Fr. RS Arcadia, Calif./LaSalle HS
78 Jordan Hunter, OL
36 Jared Vanderbeek DB 6-0 200 Jr. JC Granite Bay, Calif./American River JC
51 Chris Hurts, DL
37 Seth McDaniels RB 6-0 225 So. 1V Modesto, Calif./Fresno State
27 Tyreece Jacks, RB
38 Bilal Muhammad LB 5-10 225 Fr. HS Corona, Calif./Centennial HS
93 Blaine Jackson, DL 39 Matt White WR 5-10 170 Jr. JC Huntington Beach, Calif./Saddleback JC
67 Evan Jensen, OL 40 Peter Buck DB 6-0 190 Fr. HS Vacaville, Calif./Vacaville HS
10 Jody Johnson, DB 41 Greg Johnson DB 6-2 205 Fr. HS Downey, Calif./St. John Bosco HS
41 Greg Johnson, DB 42 Cyrus Mulitalo LB 6-1 245 Jr. 2V San Leandro, Calif./Arroyo HS
84 Jordan Johnson, WR 43 John Green DL 6-2 240 Jr. JC Sacramento, Calif./Fresno City JC
21 Josh Jones, RB 45 Anthony Mose LB 6-2 225 Fr. HS Salinas, Calif./Alisal HS
9 Travon Jones, RB 47 John Rogan LB 6-0 220 Jr. 2V Antioch, Calif./Antioch HS
61 Lindsey Kellogg, OL
50 Johnnie Brannon LB 6-2 220 Sr. 1V Rancho Cordova, Calif./American River JC
51 Chris Hurts DL 6-3 290 Sr. 3V San Leandro, Calif./San Leandro HS
29 Craig King, DB
52 Geoff Warner LB 6-0 210 So. 1V Clovis, Calif./Clovis HS
87 Dylan Lane, WR
53 Lamont Butler LB 6-1 250 Sr. 1V San Diego, Calif./Grossmont JC
57 Kyle Leitzke, OL
54 George Parsons OL 6-1 300 Fr. HS Rancho Cordova, Calif./Cordova HS
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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Exp. Hometown/Previous School Alphabetical
55 Bill Sherman DL 6-2 300 So. 1V Loomis, Calif./Del Oro HS Roster
56 John Taylor OL 6-2 300 Fr. HS Stockton, Calif./Franklin HS
57 Kyle Leitzke OL 6-1 295 Sr. 1V Rancho Buena Vista, Calif./Palomar JC No. Name, Pos.
58 Jake Nicholson OL 6-2 245 Fr. HS El Dorado, Calif./Union Mine HS 74 Matt Lemley, OL
59 Frank Smyte DL 6-2 230 Jr. JC Salinas, Calif./Hartnell JC 82 Kyle McCray, TE
61 Lindsey Kellogg OL 6-1 270 Jr. 2V Clovis, Calif./Clovis West HS 37 Seth McDaniels, RB
62 Denton Tuiasosopo OL 6-1 280 Fr. HS Pittsburg, Calif./Pittsburg HS 68 Bryan McDougall, OL
63 Steve Matos OL 5-11 285 Jr. JC San Jose, Calif./Foothill JC 69 Nick Macias, OL
67 Evan Jensen OL 6-4 220 So. TR Auburn, Calif./Cal Lutheran 83 Jeremiah Mareko, TE
68 Bryan McDougall OL 6-3 280 Fr. HS Riverside, Calif./La Sierra HS 73 John Martin, OL
69 Nick Macias OL 6-0 255 Jr. JC Morro Bay, Calif./Palomar JC
63 Steve Matos, OL
70 Ray Navar OL 6-6 255 Jr. 2V Alta Loma, Calif./Rancho Cucamonga HS
92 Dallas Mauga, DL
71 Andrew Miles OL 6-3 250 Jr. JC Anaheim, Calif./Fullerton JC
71 Andrew Miles, OL
73 Jay Martin OL 6-2 290 Fr. HS Brentwood, Calif./Liberty HS
74 Matt Lemley OL 6-1 270 So. JC Pittsburg, Calif./Los Medanos JC 32 Allan Mohan, LB
77 Kevin Youtsey OL 6-4 300 Fr. HS Lincoln, Calif./Lincoln HS 45 Anthony Mose, LB
78 Jordan Hunter OL 6-6 280 So. 1V Clovis, Calif./Clovis HS 18 Faheem Muhammad, DL
79 Jacob Castillo OL 6-4 280 Fr. RS Oceanside, Calif./El Camino HS 42 Cyrus Mulitalo, LB
80 Dustin Avilla TE 6-2 230 Fr. RS Napa, Calif./Nevada 98 Zack Nash, DL
82 Kyle McCray TE 6-2 230 Jr. TR El Dorado Hills, Calif./Nevada 70 Ray Navar, OL
83 Jeremiah Mareko TE 6-1 280 Sr. 1V Kona, Hawaii/Grossmont JC 58 Jake Nicholson, OL
84 Jordan Johnson WR 5-9 175 Fr. HS Pleasanton, Calif./Foothill HS 24 Durrell Oliver, DB
85 Chase Deadder WR 6-6 215 Fr. HS Modesto, Calif./Central Catholic HS
19 Elon Paige, WR
86 Oscar Dealba P 6-1 190 Jr. JC Harbor City, Calif./El Camino JC
3 Larry Parker, WR
87 Dylan Lane WR 6-3 180 Fr. HS Rocklin, Calif./Rocklin HS
54 George Parsons, OL
88 Tony Washington WR 5-11 185 Jr. JC Simi Valley, Calif./Moorpark JC
89 Brian Heath TE 6-4 240 So. 1V Penryn, Calif./Del Oro HS 2 Phillip Perry, WR
90 Joseph Folau DL 6-2 300 Fr. HS Sacramento, Calif./Valley HS 15 Ronald Richardson, WR
91 James Henderson DL 6-2 245 Sr. 3V Sacramento, Calif./Florin HS 94 Andre Robinson, DL
92 Dallas Mauga DL 6-1 290 Sr. 1V San Diego, Calif./Grossmont JC 47 John Rogan, LB
93 Blaine Jackson DL 6-3 250 Sr. 1V Fallbrook, Calif./Palomar JC 95 Joe Rudulph, DL
94 Andre Robinson DL 6-0 300 Jr. JC Santa Clara, Calif./Foothill JC 25 Brett Shelton, DB
95 Joe Rudulph DL 6-3 230 Sr. 1V Sacramento, Calif./Oregon State 55 Bill Sherman, DL
96 Christian Clark DL 6-3 270 Fr. RS Los Angeles, Calif./Palisades Charter HS 12 Jason Smith, QB
97 Tristan Gray DL 6-2 255 Jr. JC Sacramento, Calif./Sacramento City JC
30 John Smith, WR
98 Zack Nash DL 6-3 240 Fr. HS Vacaville, Calif./Vacaville HS
59 Frank Smyte, DL
99 Mike Brannon LB 6-2 235 Jr. 2V Rancho Cordova, Calif./Cordova HS
56 John Taylor, OL
Coaches 23 Ricky Thompson, DB
Marshall Sperbeck Head Coach 62 Denton Tuiasosopo, OL
Lou Baiz Defensive Coordinator 36 Jared Vanderbeek, DB
Jeff Remington Run Game Coordinator/Off. Line 52 Geoff Warner, LB
Josh Brown Linebackers 88 Tony Washington, WR
Daniel DaPrato Receivers 31 Brent Webber, DB
Aaron Ingram Running Backs 5 Crosby Wehr, QB
Will Plemons Defensive Line 16 Duncan White, QB
Steve Roberson Defensive Backs
39 Matt White, WR
Richard Sanchez Special Teams/Tight Ends
33 Evander Wilkens, RB
Fred Kelly Offensive Assistant
77 Kevin Youtsey, OL
Will Kofe Defensive Assistant
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Alex G. Spanos
Sports Complex
The Alex G. Spanos Sports Complex is an ambitious project that will change the face and charac-
ter of Sacramento State. It is a centerpiece of Destination 2010, an initiative to transform the campus
into a premier metropolitan university and a destination campus.
Thanks to generous gifts by philanthropist and San Diego Chargers owner Alex G. Spanos and
his wife, Faye, the facility has had more than $2 million in upgrades since 1998.
The stadium also is at the center of an ambitious project that will include a new fieldhouse, recre-
ation center and arena, and stadium renovation — all part of the Alex G. Spanos Sports Complex.
Alex G. and Faye Spanos provided the leadership gift of $10 million to support expansion of the
Spanos Sports Complex. There will be additional funding from other private sources and a new fee
that students supported in a 2004 referendum.
The first expansion phase of the complex will be a new fieldhouse, to be named the Broad Athletic
Facility in recognition of a $2 million gift from Eli and Edythe Broad. It will be on the south side of the
stadium and include a 4,565 square-foot weight room as well as locker rooms, offices and a Gallery
of Champions. The Broad Athletic Facility is scheduled to be completed in early 2008.
Also in 2008, Sacramento State will break ground on the Recreation and Wellness Center on the
north side of the stadium. At approximately 150,000 square feet, the facility wil have an indoor
track, fitness center, recreational courts, rock-climbing walls and a health center.
Sacramento State is currently pursuing public-private partnership options for the arena portion
of the complex. It will be built on the east of the stadium and seat 6,000-8,000 for events such as
intercollegiate basketball, commencement and concerts. The stadium renovation will include a more
permanent structure and additional amenities.
The development of the Spanos Sports Complex is part of a broad campus initiative known as
Destination 2010. Its goal is to make Sacramento State a premier metropolitan university and desti-
nation campus for the West through enhanced academic and student programs, improved facilities,
and additional community support.
Additional information can be found at www.SpanosSportsComplex.com.
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This Is Hornet
FOOTBALL
Against the Best In the Community
Every season, Sacramento State competes against some of Hornet players are active in the community. The team has
the best teams in Div. I Football Bowl Subdivision. Last year, made frequent visits to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital and
the Hornets opened the season against eventual Fiesta Bowl is also represented on the Student-Athlete Advisory Council.
champions Boise State. Sacramento State has also faced Last year, the team christened the Founder’s Grove at the
Cal, Oregon State, Nevada and UTEP in the last five years. Sacramento State Aquatics Center. The grove was named in
This year, Sacramento State will take on two teams from the memory of former head coach Ray Clemons.
Football Bowl Subdivision for the first time. The team opens
the season against Fresno State and then will take on New In the Pros
Mexico two games later. There are currently two former Hornets on NFL rosters, two
more playing the Canadian Football League, and four in the
The team’s 2007 Football Championship Subdivision op- Arena Football League. The list includes Daimon Shelton of
ponents feature two playoff squads from a year ago. In fact, the Buffalo Bills (left) who is entering his 11th season in the
the Big Sky Conference has sent two teams to the Div. I FCS league.
playoffs in 18 of the last 19 seasons.
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Strength &
Conditioning
One significant addition to the Sacramento State campus was the weight room located at the Hornet
Stadium complex. Behind the efforts of former football assistant coach and Sacramento State alum Bob
Visger, who spearheaded the project, members of the Hornet community from throughout the region
donated supplies and services totaling over $300,000 to the project. The facility features the latest in
dumbbell and barbell free weights, strength machines and aerobic equipment.
During the fall of 2006, Sacramento State broke ground on the Broad Athletic Facility. Along with Gary Uribe Scott Salwasser
housing new locker rooms and coaches offices, the facility will have a state-of-the-art 5,000 square- Gary Uribe tis entering his second year as the
Director of Strength and Conditioning.
foot weight room for athletics. The planned recreation and wellness center will also provide a location Uribe came to the Hornets after spending three
for student-athletes to stay in shape during the year. years as the assistant strength and conditioning
coach at the University of Southern California. While
The weight facility is just one of a number of athletics department improvements that have taken place at USC, he assisted with the football and baseball
in recent years. Hornet Stadium has received $2 million in improvements and has hosted the 2000 programs, and also served as the head strength and
conditioning coach for men’s and women’s track &
and 2004 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials as well as the 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2007 NCAA Div.
field, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s tennis,
I Outdoor Track & Field Championships. men’s golf and women’s cross-country.
The Hornet rowing squad’s home base – located at Lake Natoma in Rancho Cordova – has also He earned his master’s degree in physical educa-
tion from Azusa Pacific in 2005 and a bachelor’s
undergone major construction. With its completion, Sacramento State now boasts one of the most im- degree in health services management from LaVerne
pressive complexes alongside what is already considered one of the best race courses in the nation. in 1996.
Assistant strength and conditioning coach Scott
The University has also renovated Hornet Gym (basketball, volleyball, gymnastics) as well as the Salwasser returns for his fourth year in 2007.
baseball, softball and soccer stadiums.
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HEAD COACH
MARSHALL SPERBECK
On Jan. 13, 2007, a new era of Hornet Prior to coming to the Hornets, Sperbeck was
THE MARSHALL SPERBECK FILE
football began. In front of a capacity crowd the head football coach at Foothill College in Los PERSONAL
Year at Sacramento State: First
at the Sacramento Hilton, Sacramento State Altos, Calif., for 15 years. During that time, he
Date of Birth: May 19, 1960
President Dr. Alexander Gonzalez introduced produced a 109-53 overall record and led the Hometown: Sacramento, Calif.
Marshall Sperbeck as the ninth head football Owls to 11 bowl games. Spouse: Kelley
coach in school history. In his final season, Foothill was 10-1 overall Children: Brooke (13), Thomas (12), Ally (10)
Since that whirlwind day, Sperbeck has and tied for the Northern California Football
not slowed down. In his first three months, he Association title. The team played in the Silicon EDUCATION
brought in five new coaches, signed 20 student- Valley Bowl and downed Sierra JC, 24-0. High School: Valley HS (Sacramento)
athletes to National Letters of Intent and installed In 2006, Foothill was one of the top of- College: Nevada
a new offense — and attitude — to the team. fensive teams in the state with Sperbeck calling Bachelor’s of science in physical education
With a new fieldhouse being built, Sperbeck the plays. The Owls led all California Junior in 1984. Added a master’s in education in
1989.
also has the backing of the University adminis- Colleges with 478.8 yards per game. Foothill
tration. also ranked at the top of the list with 590.2 all-
“We interviewed some very strong candi- purpose yards per game, 7.2 yards per play
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Played two seasons at quarterback for Nevada
dates,” Gonzalez said. “But it is clear to me and 9.6 yards per pass attempt. The Owls were (1981-82). Threw for 3,425 yards and led the
that Coach Sperbeck is the man for the job. also second in the state with 58 touchdowns and team to a pair of winning seasons.
He has a demonstrated commitment to his 42.8 points per game.
players, a strong sense of the importance of Foothill ended the season as the top-ranked COLLEGE COACHING EXPERINECE
academics and deep ties in this community. team in Northern California and scored at least 1985 ...........Foothill College, Assistant Coach
We’re proud to welcome him to the Sacra- 40 points in seven of its 10 regular season 1986-91 .... Foothill College, Off. Coordinator
mento State family.” games. 1992-06 .......... Foothill College, Head Coach
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Sperbeck plans to call the plays for
Sacramento State but will have two familiar
coaches by his side as both Aaron Ingram
and Jeff Remington made the move from
Foothill to become part of the Hornet
coaching staff. Ingram will coach the run-
ning backs while Remington will oversee
the offensive linemen as well as serve
as the team’s run game coordinator.
The 2006 success was just the lat-
est in a long run by Sperbeck’s teams.
In his 15 years at the helm, Foothill
had only two losing seasons (both
4-6). In fact, the Owls averaged 7.3 WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT
SPERBECK
wins per season and won at least
eight games in eight of the last nine years.
The team also had great success in the later played at the Univer-
postseason, winning its last eight bowl games sity of Nevada from 1981-82 and led the team
— including three by shutout. Those numbers to a pair of winning seasons while throwing for
“Marshall is as good of a coach as there is
resulted in Foothill being nationally ranked 3,425 yards.
out there. His record speaks for itself. When
seven times in the last eight years. Following college, he had two stints in NFL you can get it done the way he has at Foot-
Sperbeck’s players also left Foothill ready to training camps before joining the Foothill JC hill Junior College, I have no doubt he will be
continue their collegiate careers regardless of staff as an assistant coach in 1985. He coached very successful at Sacramento State.”
their football ability as 86 percent of the sopho- the quarterbacks and receivers and was later
Chris Peterson, Head Coach
more football players transferred to four-year elevated to offensive coordinator before becom- Boise State
institutions. That said, Foothill also produced ing head coach in 1992.
numerous players that earned football scholar- Sperbeck earned a bachelor’s of science “Marshall Sperbeck is exactly what Sacra-
ships, averaging 11 per year since 1998. degree in physical education from Nevada in mento State needs. He is a quality coach with
A few of the recent transfers to have success 1984 and later added a master’s of education a great work ethic and an excellent football
from United States International in 1989. mind. More importantly, his character is
are former Weber State running back Johnnie
Marshall and his wife, Kelley, have three impeccable. I’m confident that Marshall will
Gray, current Mississippi State quarterback bring credibility to the football program and
Josh Riddel and current Hornet linebacker Mike children: Brooke (13), Thomas (12), and Ally
be a very positive asset for the University.”
Hickman. (10).
Chris Ault, Head Coach
A native of Sacramento, Sperbeck gradu-
Nevada
ated from Valley High School. He
“I have known Marshall for the past 15 years
and through our discussions, I have always
respected his knowledge of the game of foot-
ball. His teams are well prepared and his
leadership is evident in the way his Foothill
teams have performed.”
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback &
Super Bowl MVP
“I have known Marshall for at least 30 years
– he played for me at Valley (High School).
I saw him go through the ranks and helped
him prepare for college and beyond. I can
tell you he is one of the hardest working
coaches I’ve ever come across. I have seen
him mature as a person and as a coach and
think enough of him to have sent a son to
Los Altos; not just for the football aspect but
because he is a great role model.
“I am glad to see Sacramento State went in
this direction. He will do well, both in the
win/loss category as well as getting commu-
nity support.”
Since being named head coach on Jan. 13, Marshall Sperbeck has generated a lot of exitement for
Hornet football. Above, he is congratulated by Sacramento State President Dr. Alexander Gonzalez Dave Hoskins, Co-Head Coach
and Director of Athletics Dr. Terry Wanless. Elk Grove High School
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Run Game Coordinator/
Defensive Coordinator
Offensive Line
14th Year
First Year
Sacramento State, ’91
MidAmerica Nazarene, ’02
Defensive Coordinator/
Linebackers
13th Year
Sacramento State, ’91
The longest tenured member of the Sacramento State coaching staff, Lou Baiz Jeff Remington will serve as the run game coordinator and offensive line coach
enters his second campaign as the team’s defensive coordinator. A former Hornet for Sacramento State during his first season with the Hornets. Remington comes
linebacker, Baiz has been with Sacramento State for the past 13 years. During to Sacramento State from Foothill College where he was the assistant head coach
that span, he has primarily coached on the defensive side of the ball and has also and offensive line coach under Marshall Sperbeck from 2003-06.
worked as the team’s financial aid liaison and assistant head coach. While at Foothill, the Owls were ranked in the nation’s top 20 for three years.
During his time at Sacramento State, 19 of his players have earned all-Big He also coached 10 all-conference selections during that time and had his offense
Sky Conference honors. That list includes eight players who earned the honor ranked in the top 10 in California.
last season. He has also coached five All-Americans (Ryland Wickman, Anthony Prior to Foothill, Remington was the offensive line and strength and conditioning
Daisley, Matt Logue, Cyrus Mulitalo and Brent Webber) and 12 all-Big Sky coach at Minnesota-Morris in 2002. He coached two all-league selections in his
academic selections. two seasons while also coordinating the offensive practice and game planning.
In his first year as defensive coordinator, Baiz guided a unit which was one of From 1994-2001, Remington coached at Henry M. Gunn High School in Palo
the most effective in the Big Sky. Among the eight players that were named all- Alto, Calif., and was the head coach for his final four seasons. During that span,
conference were a pair of linebackers who were taught directly by Baiz. Mulitalo he produced a 27-12-1 record and led the team to a league title in 2000. His
earned honorable mention All-America honors after recording a team-high 120 1999 team advanced to the section playoffs for the first time in school history.
tackles, including 11.5 for loss. Safety Brent Webber was also named third team Remington earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from MidAm-
All-America after ranking second in Div. I-AA with six interceptions. erica Nazarene in 2002. He and his wife, Stephanie, have two children — Jordan
After one season of working with the defensive ends, Baiz returned to coaching (7) and Payton (2).
the linebackers in 2004. Under his watch, both Jimmy Ellingson and Logue were
named second team all-Big Sky. Ellingson ended the season with 132 total tackles Recruiting Area: All high schools and junior colleges in the San Francisco area
while Logue tallied 89 to rank as the team’s top two tacklers. In 2005, Logue totaled and South Bay.
105 tackles and was named the co-Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year.
Baiz spent three years working in the San Diego State program as a graduate
assistant before joining the Sacramento State staff in 1994. A native of Clare-
mont, Calif., Baiz worked with the offensive line, tight ends and linebackers in
his time at San Diego State. The 1991 Aztecs finished 8-4 and earned a berth
in the Freedom Bowl.
The Most Inspirational Player for Sacramento State in 1990, Baiz joined the
Hornets in 1988 from Citrus College and was a standout linebacker for strong
prep teams at Claremont High School.
He graduated from Sacramento State in 1991 with a degree in social science.
Baiz added a master’s degree in recreation administration from Sacramento State
in June of 1999. He and his wife, Brooke, are the parents of 3-year old twins,
Reece and Shea.
Recruiting Area: All high schools and junior colleges in the Sacramento area.
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Coaching Staff
Linebackers/
Wide Receivers
Recruiting Coordinator
First Year
First Year
Louisiana-Monroe, ’04
San Jose State, ’02
Josh Brown is in his first season at Sacramento State. Brown will coach the Daniel DaPrato joined the Hornet coaching staff in January of 2007. DaPrato
linebackers in 2007 while reuniting with Marshall Sperbeck. will coach receivers at Sacramento State.
Brown came to the Hornets from Arizona State where he was a graduate as- Prior to coming to Sacramento State, DaPrato spent five seasons as a member of
sistant during the 2006 season for the Sun Devils. In his one year with the team, the Louisiana-Monroe football program. DaPrato came to the Indians in the spring
four Sun Devils were named all-Pac-10 on the defensive side of the ball. That list of 2002 as a junior college transfer from Chabot College in Hayward, Calif.
was highlighted by safety Josh Barrett who led the team with 82 tackles and three As a player, DaPrato played two seasons at quarterback for the Indians, his
interceptions during his junior season. Barrett was named to the 2006 watch list senior season under first-year head coach Charlie Weatherbie. DaPrato had key
for the Lott Trophy, an award which is given annually to the nation’s top defensive starts against Mississippi, Kansas State and Auburn, with his best game coming
back. against Louisiana-Lafayette in 2003 where he led the team to a 45-42 win. In
Prior to moving to ASU, Brown was a defensive assistant at Foothill College that game, DaPrato came off the bench to complete all three of his passes in the
under Sperbeck for five seasons. He began his tenure as the defensive line coach second half for 66 yards and also rushed twice for 33 yards.
from 2000-03 and eventually moved to linebackers and special teams coordina- After graduating in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in health and human
tor in 2004 and 2005. Brown was also given the responsibility of the assistant performance, DaPrato joined the Indians coaching staff as the offensive graduate
defensive coordinator during his final two seasons. While with the Owls, Brown assistant. He also served as the director of football operations for ULM in 2006.
made all the defensive and special teams calls during the game. In 2005, he was a member of the staff which posted a 5-6 record despite play-
Brown also coached a pair of Northern California Defensive Players of the Year ing three schools from Bowl Championship Series conference’s, including Georgia
and Junior College All-Americans. In 2002, Joe Maningo earned the honors before and Arkansas. That year, the offense averaged over 350 yards per game and was
transferring to Cal. Justin Luettgerodt received the same accolades after the 2003 led by quarterback Steven Jyles who threw for 203.2 yards per game.
season. Luettgerodt eventually played at BYU. As the team’s director of football operations in 2006, DaPrato was responsible
A native of San Luis Obispo, Calif., Brown has also coached at Gavilan JC in for all team travel as well as managing the day-to-day activities of the office. He
1999 and San Luis Obispo High School in 1998. After playing his high school also was the school’s recruiting coordinator.
ball at San Luis Obispo HS (1990-94), Brown spent two seasons on the Gavilan Originally from West Sacramento, Calif., DaPrato graduated with a master’s
JC team (1994-95). He finished his career at Oklahoma in 1996. of education degree in instructional technology from Louisiana-Monroe.
Brown graduated from San Jose State in 2002 with a bachelor of arts degree
in sociology and added a master’s degree from Arizona State in education cur- Recruiting Area: All high schools and junior colleges between Modesto and Merced
riculum in 2007. His wife, Kasey, is the daughter of Arizona Rattlers defensive and east into the Mother Lode.
coordinator Michael Church.
Recruiting Area: All high schools and junior colleges between Fresno and Bakers-
field and west to the Central Coast.
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Coaching Staff
Tight Ends/Special Teams Running Backs
Third Year First Year
New Mexico State, ’93 Sacramento State, ’08
Currently in his third season at Sacramento State, Richard Sanchez returns as Aaron Ingram is in his first year as the Hornets’ running backs coach. Ingram
the team’s special teams coordinator and will also coach tight ends. spent the last three seasons as the running backs coach at Foothill College in Los
In 2006, Sanchez coached three players who were named all-Big Sky on special Altos, Calif.
teams. Punter Mitch Lively ranked third in the league and eighth nationally with an A veteran offensive coach, Ingram was the quarterbacks coach at San Jose City
average of 43.45 yards per punt. Return specialist Andre Taylor averaged 23.3 College from Dec. 2002-Dec. 2004 before moving to Foothill. He also had stints
yards per kick return during his first season with the squad and Calvin Robinson as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Washington High School
was the team’s top performer on both punt and kick coverage. in Fremont (Dec. 2001-Dec. 2002), the receivers and tight ends coach at Fresno
Sanchez came to the Hornets in July of 2005 after spending two seasons as City College (March 1999-Dec.2001) and the running backs and quarterbacks
an assistant at Valparaiso. While with the Crusaders, he served as recruiting coach back at Washington High School (Dec. 1994-Mar. 1999).
coordinator, special teams coordinator and secondary coach. In 2004, he helped While at Fresno City College, the Rams posted a 29-1 overall record in three
guide Valpo’s defense which ranked first in Div. I-AA allowing just 128.8 passing years and advanced to three consecutive bowl games. The team led the nation in
yards per game. scoring each season and had nine former players go on to play in the NFL.
Prior to working at Valparaiso, Sanchez spent two years at the University of As an assistant at FCC, Ingram worked closely with current Seattle Seahawk
San Diego where he served as the running backs coach for two seasons and the running back Maurice Morris. At Fresno City, Morris set national JC records of
special teams coordinator for one. In 2003, the Toreros’ special teams limited 4,487 all-purpose yards and 3,708 yards rushing on 593 carries. The previous
the opposition to 0.4 yards per punt return, no touchdowns and did not allow national JC records were set by O.J. Simpson while he was at City College of San
a blocked punt. As a running backs coach, Sanchez tutored Evan Harney, who Francisco.
ranked second in Div. I-AA in 2003 in rushing. Ingram became the latest member of his family to coach at Washington HS. His
Sanchez has also worked at San Diego State, with the B.C. Lions of the Cana- grandfather, Jim, was the longtime head coach while his father, Michael, coached
dian Football League and as a high school coach. With San Diego State, he was the offensive line.
an offensive graduate assistant with emphasis on the line for two years. In the Ingram graduated from Washington High School in Fremont in 1991 and
summer of 2002, he served an internship with the B.C. Lions, coaching the wide played at Cal State Hayward until the program was discontinued in 1994. He
receivers and returners during the preseason. will graduate from Sacramento State in the spring.
As a high school coach, Sanchez was the head coach at San Diego High School
from 1998-99 and at Montclair High School from 1994-97. At SDHS, he took a Recruiting Area: All high schools and junior colleges in the East Bay.
program which had lost 20-straight games and produced an 11-9 overall record.
The team went 6-4 during his first year and 5-5 in 1999.
At Montclair, he was named the Mt. Baldy League Coach of the Year after
going 9-3 in 1995. At Montclair. Sanchez coached former Sacramento State
All-America running back Charles Roberts.
As a player, Sanchez played two seasons (1989-90) as a wide receiver for
New Mexico State. He earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education from
NMSU in 1993 and later added a master’s in exercise and nutritional science
from San Diego State in 2002. Following his collegiate playing days, he played
one season of semipro football for
the San Bernardino Blitz. Sanchez
and his wife, Maria, have one
daughter, Kristiana, and one son,
Ricky.
Recruiting Area: All high schools
and junior colleges in the San Di-
ego area as well as Stockton and
the greater East Bay.
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Coaching Staff
Defensive Backs Defensive Line
Fourth Year First Year
Sacramento State, ’05 Cal Lutheran, ’97
Former Sacramento State player Steve Roberson returns for his fourth season Will Plemons joined the Sacramento State staff in January of 2007. Plemons
as a member of the coaching staff and his second as a full-time coach. This year, will coach the Hornet defensive line during his first season with the team.
Roberson will coach the team’s defensive backs. No stranger to the Big Sky Conference, Plemons spent the 2006 season as
After two years as the team’s defensive graduate assistant, Roberson was named the defensive line coach at Idaho State. During that season, he coached defensive
to the coaching staff prior to the 2006 season. That year, he coached the outside tackle Villi Akoteu and defensive end Joel Janke to all-Big Sky honors.
linebackers. One of the players under his tutelage was Tyson Butler. That season, Prior to moving to Idaho State, Plemons was a member of the Fresno State
Butler earned second team all-Big Sky honors after tallying 78 tackles. coaching staff. At Fresno, Plemons served as a graduate assistant coach for two
In 2004, Roberson served as the assistant defensive backs coach under then seasons, working with the defensive line. The Bulldogs had the top defense in
coordinator Tim Skipper. That unit saw all four of its starters earn postseason the the Western Athletic Conference, leading in scoring defense, total defense,
honors led by Ramon Payne who was named first team all-Big Sky. Safety Brett turnover margin, pass efficiency defense and pass defense each of his two seasons.
Shelton garnered second team all-league honors and was also named first team In addition, defensive lineman Garrett McIntyre was the WAC Defensive Player of
Freshman All-America. Cornerback Brandon Smith and safety Brent Webber the Year.
were each named honorable mention all-Big Sky. Webber also earned honorable Prior to Fresno State, Plemons began his coaching career at his alma mater
mention Freshman All-America honors. of Cal Lutheran, where he worked from 1998-2004. He started out on the of-
In 2005, Roberson worked under secondary coach Stephon Pace. That unit fensive side as a tight ends and assistant offensive line coach, but in 2000, he
had three players earn postseason honors. The trio was highlighted by Shelton was elevated to defensive line coach and he was given the additional duties of
who garnered second team all-West Region honors as well as second team all-Big recruiting coordinator in 2003. While at Cal Lutheran, Plemons helped guide seven
Sky. Smith and Webber were named honorable mention. Smith later went on to all-conference players, one of whom ended up earning second team All-America
attend minicamp with the Detroit Lions. honors.
As a player, Roberson competed for the Hornets during the 2003 season. That Plemons, who also has experience as a strength and conditioning coach from
year, he played linebacker and on special teams. Prior to attending Sacramento his time at Cal Lutheran, graduated in 1997, serving as a four-year starter for the
State, Roberson played the 2001 season at West Los Angeles Junior College. Kingsmen. As a senior, he was team captain and named both Most Inspirational
Before that, he spent two years at San Diego State. and all-conference. He added a master’s degree in education in 2001.
A native of Los Angeles, he graduated from St. Bernard High School in 1999. A native of Klamath Falls, Ore., he is married to Mary Beth Plemons. The
Roberson earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering in December of 2005. couple have a 2-year old son, William, Jr.
Recruiting Area: All high schools in the Los Angeles area and Sacramento. Recruiting Area: All high schools and junior colleges in Northern California.
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Coaching Staff
2007 Football Support Staff
Defensive Assistant
First Year
Arizona State, ’07
Katy Logaburn Gary Uribe Scott Salwasser Brian Berger
Asst. to Sperbeck Strength & Condit. Strength & Condit. Media Relations
Former Arizona State defensive lineman Will Kofe is in his first year as a
member of the Sacramento State coaching staff. Kofe will serve as team team’s
defensive graduate assistant. This season, he will be reunited with former ASU
assistant Josh Brown, who now serves as Sacramento State’s linebackers coach.
A two-year starter with the Sun Devils, Kofe played in all 25 games during
Rebekah Capel Adam Primas T-Ante Sims Steve Tebbs
the 2005 and 2006 seasons, starting eight. He totaled 42 tackles (25 solo), seven Travel Coord. Marketing Tickets Facilities
tackles-for-loss and three sacks. As a senior, Kofe tallied 19 tackles and tied for
fourth on the team with three sacks. He also recovered a fumble against Stanford
and earned the start against No. 3 USC.
Before transferring to Arizona State, Kofe spent two years at Dixie State Col-
lege. While there, he earned first team all-Western States Conference accolades
after recording 23.5 tackles, including 12 tackles-for-loss and seven sacks.
Kofe was a standout at prep powerhouse Long Beach Poly. As a senior, he
started at both center and defensive end and was named first team all-Moore
League and all-CIF Div. I. He was also placed on the Long Beach Press-Telegram’s
Dream Team and the Los Angeles Times Dream Team. During his four years, the Nat Bailey Steve Iwasa Steve DeHart Dr. Harold Strauch
Equipment Equipment Athletic Trainer Team Doctor
Jackrabbits lost only one game and ended the season ranked No. 1 by USA To-
day twice. Following high school, he played one season at Montana State before
transferring to Dixie.
Kofe earned his bachelor’s degree from Arizona State in 2007 in interdisci-
plinary studies with an emphasis in justice studies and education. His uncle, Alfred
Pupunu was a longtime tight end for the San Diego Chargers.
Dr. Alan Hirahara Dr. Ron Sockolov Dr. Kyle Yamashiro Dr. Randy Davey
Team Doctor Team Doctor Physical Therapist Team Dentist
Offensive Assistant
First Year
Sacramento State, ’06
Dr. Greg Heise Dr. Robert Hulbert Paul Edwards Laurie Dahlberg
Oral Surgeon Chiropractor Acad. Advising Acad. Advising
Fred Kelly returns to Sacramento State football for the 2007 and will serve as
the team’s offensive graduate assistant.
Kelly has spent the past two years as the head junior varsity football coach
at Florin HS in Sacramento. He has also worked as a strength and conditioning
coach at San Jose State.
Kelly played linebacker for the Hornets during the 2005 season and ended the
year with 17 total tackles, including one for loss. Prior to coming to Sacramento
State, he spent one year at Idaho and two at Los Medaños JC. At LMC, he played Mark McGushin Katherine Zedonis Tina Westerhold
fullback and linebacker. As a sophomore in 2001, he was named the school’s Life Skills Coord. Compliance Compliance
Male Athlete of the Year and also earned all-conference honors at linebacker. Not Pictured
A Northern California native, Kelly graduated from Brentwood HS in 2000. Dr. Boris Ellyason, Team Doctor; Dr. Jaime Curtis, Team Dentist; Student Athletic Train-
While there, he was an all-conference selection at linebacker. ers: Jesse Lowman; Megan Thierry; Takaoki Yoshino; Matt Chan; John Duncan; Dustin
He graduated from Sacramento State in December 2006 with a bachelor’s Harris; Cari Nelson.
degree in kinesiology.
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