Stingers Up - The Sacramento State Football Podcast with Jason Ross

A look back at the Hornets season opening loss to San Jose State plus we preview Saturday's road game at Fresno State with their long time radio voice Paul Loeffler. 

We talk with the offensive coaches and head coach Andy Thompson to preview the upcoming 2024 season.  

A preview of the upcoming 2024 Sacramento State Football season.  Conversations with the position coaches on defense and special teams to help get you ready for the upcoming year. 

The final episode of the 2023 football season.  We look back at the playoff loss to South Dakota and wrap up the year with a final chat with Head Coach Andy Thompson.

We look back at the first ever road FCS playoff win for Sacramento State and a look ahead to the matchup this weekend vs. #3 South Dakota with their play by play voice, John Thayer. Stingers UP

This week we look back and the agony of losing the 69th Causeway Classic but the thrill of getting into the postseason for a 4th consecutive season.  We preview the playoff matchup with North Dakota with their radio voice Jack Michaels.  We salute the 11 Hornets that made all Big Sky honors and get you pumped for Saturday as Sacramento State battles North Dakota in round 1 of the FCS Pla...

All that needs to be said is, IT's CAUSEWAY WEEK.  We have a Hornet and Aggie preview.  We look back at the home regular season finale win over Cal Poly.  We also have a great conversation with FCS Insider and Senior Analyst from Hero Sports Sam Herder.  Enjoy and Stingers Up!

It was a tough night for the Hornets in Missoula agains the highly ranked Grizzlies.  We recap that loss which broke Sac State's three game winning streak over the Grizz.  We take a look at the FCS playoff landscape for the Hornets and chat with Senior LB Brock Mather.   Enjoy Stigners Up.  

On this week's episode we look back at the big 2nd half performance and win against Idaho State.  I also had a chance to talk with the new President of Sacramento State, Dr. Wood, and he discussed his vision for the future of Hornet athletics.  We preview the Montana matchup and a chat with Senior Wide Receiver Carlos Hill all on this week's episode of Stingers Up

This week we look back at the Nationally Televised match up with #2 Montana State and #3 Sacramento State.  We also take a look ahead at the Homecoming game this Saturday against the Idaho State Bengals.  Finally, we wrap things up with a great conversation with senior defensive lineman Tyler Hardeman.  Enjoy another episode of Stingers Up. 

What a match up!  The #2 ranked Bobcats of Montana State visit #3 Sacramento State in front of a nationally televised audience.  Are the Hornets ready to compete with the Big Sky favorites?  We preview this week's game, plus a conversation with All-American Hornet TE Marshel Martin.  Enjoy another Stingers Up Podcast. 

On this episode we take a look at the big picture of the Big Sky standings.  A conversation with senior linebacker Armon Bailey and we get the latest on recruiting with the Director of Recruiting and Player Personnel Chris Parry

We look back at the narrow win over Northern Arizona and check in with the longest tenured Sacramento State Hornet player Troy Steifel.  Also we get a chance to check in with the State Hornets Jack Freeman on the Hornets. 

For the 1st time in a long time we have to talk about a Sacramento State loss.  We recap the Big Sky opening loss to Idaho.  We catch up with Senior DB Caleb Nelson and look ahead to Saturday's home game with Northern Arizona. 

This week we look ahead to the Big Sky opener vs. Idaho.  We also take a look back at the thrilling victory over Stanford and a conversation with Senior Running Back Marcus Fulcher.  Enjoy and Stingers Up. 

This week we look back at the 21st consecutive regular season win as the Hornets took care of Texas A7M Commerce in the home opener.  We talk with Senior Defensive Lineman Jett Stanley and we look ahead to the matchup with Stanford with some comments from ex Hornet Head Coach Troy Taylor.  Enjoy the Stingers Up Podcast. 

This week we look back at the season opening win over Nicholls State and also preview the home opener against Texas A&M Commerce.  We also sit down with Athletic Director Mark Orr and talk about the football program.  The hiring of Troy Taylor, the hiring of Andy Thompson, the current state of college football and the future of the Hornet program are also discussed on this week's Sti...

On episode 2 we get a detailed preview of the Sacramento State defense for the upcoming 2023 season plus a look at game 1 opponent Nicholls State.  Guests on this show include: DL coach Kraig Paulson Edge Rushers Coach Jason Slowey Linebackers coach AJ Cooper Corners coach and D. Passing game coordinator Cherokee Valeria Safeties coach Allen Perryman Head Coach/D-Coordinator Andy Thompson &nb...

A preview of the Sacramento State football offense and special teams with coaches: Kris Richardson, Assoc. Head Coach/Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line Tyson Prince, Wide Receivers/Passing Game Coordinator Donnele Pumphrey, Running Backs Bobby Fresques, Assoc. Head Coach/Off. Coordinator/Quarterbacks Jeremy LaPan, Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends

This week we look back at the first ever FCS playoff win for the Sacramento State Hornets.  The Hornets moved on to the quarterfinals after the victory over Richmond.  The Sacramento Bee's Joe Davidson joins us to discuss the win and a look ahead to Friday night's quarterfinal matchup.  Also, Karl Schoening the Incarnate Word ESPN + tv analyst will give us an in depth look at the visiting Cardinal...

This week on the Stingers Up podcast we preview this weekend's FCS playoff game against the Richmond Spiders.  FCS expert Sam Herder joins the show and the voice of the Richmond Spiders Bob Black gives us a preview of what to expect this weekend.  Enjoy.  See our website for privacy information.

The 2022 Sacramento State Hornets achieved history as they completed a perfect season with a win over their rivals UC Davis in the 68th Causeway Classic.  On this episode we recap the thrilling win.  A look at the Hornets playoff bracket and what lies ahead for Sacramento State.  Big Sky Co-Coach of the Year Troy Taylor stops by for a reflection on the season, a look at the playoffs and what he an...

It's the Causeway Classic edition of the Stingers Up podcast.  Join us for a recap of the win over Portland State.  Our radio sideline reporter Danny Sullivan joins us.  We catch up with Senior quarterback Jake Dunniway.  We get a preview of Saturday's game with UC Davis announcer Scott Marsh and Andy Fiske stops by too.  Jam packed, enjoy.  1:00 recap of Portland State 7:15 Danny Sullivan 18:55 J...

The #2 ranked Sacramento State Hornets are now (9-0) and look to keep it going Friday night in Portland.  On this week's episode of Stingers Up we look back at the Weber win and our special guests include the tv voice of Hornets football Dave Lewis and senior quarterback Asher O'Hara joins the show too.  Enjoy.  0:00 Weber recap 8:15 Dave Lewis 30:45 Asher O'Hara See our website for privacy inform...

The Hornets improve to a school record 8-0 with a late touchdown to beat Idaho. We have the recap for you.  Radio analyst Steve McElroy shares his thoughts on this year's team and what it has been like to be a part of this program for 25 years.  Senior defensive lineman Killian Rosko shares his perspective on his career at Sacramento State and what makes this team so special.  Lastly we look ahead...