Coaches, players vary on playing politics Nov 4, 2008
" TOP OF THE CHARTS The following is a sample of coaches who made reportable contributions to presidential campaigns for 2008: Coach, school/sport Candidate Amount , basketball Christopher Dodd $1,300 , basketball Barack Obama $2,550 , basketball Barack Obama $2,000 , football Bill Richardson $1,000 , Southern Illinois basketball Barack Obama $1,000 , football Bill Richardson $700 , football John McCain $1,000 , basketball Barack Obama $4,600 , San Jose State football Barack Obama $2,300 ,... (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Patriot Bruschi has reunion with college coach Oct 10, 2008
- In his office, San Jose State football coach Dick Tomey still has a 1994 Sports Illustrated college football preview issue with Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi and four of his University of Arizona teammates on the cover. Bruschi's hair is longer, his face more youthful, and his number a foreign 68, instead of the famed 54, but the fiery eyes remain the same. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
San Jose State 2008 Season Kick Off Party! Aug 26, 2008
Are you ready for the 2008 San Jose State football season to start. Want to get pumped up before the Spartans take on the UC Davis Aggies. (SpartanThunder.com)
NCAA Football Preview - San Jose State Spartans Aug 14, 2008
2007 SEASON IN REVIEW: In 2006 head coach Dick Tomey appeared to have resurrected the San Jose State football program, getting the Spartans not only into the postseason, but guiding the team to a 20-12 win over New Mexico in the New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque. With so much success many hoped Tomey could continue his magic in 2007, but that didn't happen. (FOX23.com, OK)
More of this story Jun 26, 2008
The team shot a score of 104 for the overall win at the tournament, each of them receiving a koa trophy, a round-trip ticket for inter-island travel on Island Air and four tickets each to the University of Hawaii versus Washington State, Cincinnati, Nevada and San Jose State football games. Everyone walked away with a prize, from rounds of golf at Hawaii s finest golf courses to Nike Sasquatch drivers. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
NCAA: More than 700 teams not making the grade May 7, 2008
ESPN - Progress reports could mean tougher penalties for teams - College Sports. Progress reports could mean tougher penalties for teams - College Sports. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Frazier on way out Jan 9, 2008
Potential candidates to replace Frazier include HHSAA Executive Director Keith Amemiya, KGMB-TV exec Rick Blangiardi, Hawaii Bowl Executive Director Jim Donovan, Hawaii Community College Chancellor Rockne Freitas, San Jose State football coach Dick Tomey and Kamehameha Hawaii athletic director Bob Wagner. All have extensive local ties; four are former UH players and/or coaches. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Ohio State's Barton, Laurinaitis honored Nov 30, 2007
Lowery is another returnee from the 2006 AFCA Coaches All-America Team and the first two-time AFCA All-America selection in San Jose State football history. Talib was a two-way threat for the Jayhawks this season, recording four interceptions and 61 tackles on defense while catching eight passes for 182 yards and four touchdowns as a receiver. (WKRC.com, OH)
SpartanThunder and BarkBoard Joint Tailgate! Oct 19, 2007
Here is your chance to meet the fans of Fresno State at the first ever San Jose State football joint tailgate party hosted by the BarkBoard. com. (SpartanThunder.com)
Utah State To Hold Open House At North End Zone Complex Prior To San Jose State Football Game Sep 15, 2007
LOGAN, Utah - Utah State University will be holding an Open House in its new North End Zone Complex prior to the San Jose State football game on Saturday, Sept. 22. The Open House will run from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday the 22nd, prior to USU's homecoming game against San Jose State, which kicks off at 6 p.m. Utah State Athletics Director Randy Spetman will conduct the tour and answer any questions regarding the facility. (Utahstateaggies.com)
SpartanThunder Fan Fest is August 18th at 6PM Jul 18, 2007
Are you ready for the 2007 San Jose State football season to start. Want to get pumped up before the Spartans take on the Arizona State Sun Devils. (SpartanThunder.com)
Are stadiums worth the high price? Jul 9, 2007
Are stadiums worth the high price. BENEFITS: Different interests for teams, fans and communities. (San Francisco Chronicle)
SJSU Spartan Quarterback Club 2007 Update! Jun 24, 2007
Fellow fans of San Jose State Football. Did you know that the Quarterback Club is the fund raising arm of the Spartan Football Team. (SpartanThunder.com)
NCAA academic crackdown hits some hard May 4, 2007
San Jose State football was the next hardest hit, losing seven scholarships. Division I-A Schools Penalized. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Colleges measure up to NCAA standards May 3, 2007
56), San Jose State football (7) and Tennessee Chattanooga football (6. 3). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Rams run away with win vs. Reedley Apr 19, 2007
Ex-Spartan convicted of robberyFormer San Jose State football player Ellis T. Jones, 21, faces more than five years in prison after being convicted of robbing a Visalia pizza parlor at gunpoint. The ex-Spartans cornerback was found guilty in Tulare County Superior Court in Visalia on Friday, after a judge dismissed charges of attempted murder and robbery in a Visalia home-invasion that left a man paralyzed. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Tomey not planning to mess with success Apr 15, 2007
Dick Tomey this spring had to deal with an issue seldom faced by previous San Jose State football coaches: success. One school of thought says the coach should be tougher on the Spartans to erase any complacency resulting from their first bowl victory since 1990. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
FREEDMAN: San Jose closing on MLS return Feb 3, 2007
However, the plans reportedly call for the ability to add seats for various events, such as San Jose State football games and concerts. "The preliminary design work we've seen suggests there are some ways to do that," Kassing said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
California Hires Kenwick Thompson To Coach Linebackers Jan 13, 2007
Thompson, who has 17 years of coaching experience, comes to Cal after six years with the San Jose State football program. "We feel very fortunate to have been able to add Kenwick Thompson to our staff," Tedford said. (Calbears.com)
