FOOTBALL CLOSES SPRING BALL WITH FINAL PRACTICE ON FRIDAY NIGHT

Athletics News


Apr 13, 2017





SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After 14 practices over five weeks, the Sacramento State football team will wrap up its spring ball on Friday, May 12. The team will hold a controlled scrimmage at Hornet Stadium beginning at 6:30 p.m. and is open to the public.During the night the offense will be placed in various situations on the field which will include hurry-up, backed up on its own half of the filed, third down, and red zone. In an attempt to reduce the risk of injury, all tackling will be thud — meaning the defense will wrap up but not take the player to the ground.On Friday morning, members of the coaching staff will join former players, staff and guests for the annual Bob Mattos Memorial Golf Tournament at Rancho Murrieta Country Club. Football alumni are also invited to the practice and to partake in a reception at the stadium following the action.TEAM HANDS OUT AWARDSLast Saturday, the program honored its seniors and handed out awards at the the annual banquet at the Marriott Rancho Cordova.
Jordan Robinson
Team MVPCoach Bob Mattos Offensive MVPOutstanding Offensive BackRobinson led Sacramento State with 996 rushing yards during the season and averaged a career high 6.1 yards per carry. His total placed him fourth among Big Sky running backs during the regular season and he led the league with 13 rushing touchdowns. The Chino Hills, Calif., native ended the regular season with four consecutive 100-yard games, totaling 659 yards and 10 touchdowns during that stretch. Robinson's yardage total was the most by a Sacramento State running back since 2008 while his 13 rushing touchdowns were the most by a Hornet since 2000. He also secured the ball as he did not fumble once during the year.Robinson concluded his career with 2,826 rushing yards which places him fourth in the Sacramento State record book. He also ranks fourth in career attempts (543), tied for fifth in ...

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