Stingers Up - The Sacramento State Football Podcast with Jason Ross

A Recap of the 70th Annual Causeway Classic.

A look back at the very tough 3-9 season.

We talk about what went right and what went wrong in 2024 and what is next for 2025 on the final podcast episode of the 2024 season. 

The Executive Director of the Hornet Collective, Chris Schomman joins the podcast this week.  We go over what the collective does, and the impact of NIL on college sports today.  We also discuss the current pledges for Sac State and how that could impact a move to Pac-12, Mountain West or another FBS conference. 

This week the Hornets head to Bozeman to face the 2nd ranked Bobcats of Montana State.  We preview that game along with a look back at the loss to Portland State.  In between we talk with senior wide receiver Anderson Grover who is having a very good senior season for Sacramento State. 

The Hornets experienced a tough loss last week at Idaho State.  We will look back on that.  They host Portland State this week, we preview that.  We also catch up with senior kicker, Zach Schreiner and talk about his two seasons as a Hornet, all on this week's Stingers Up Podcast. 

The Homecoming win was as wild as it gets and we relive that on this week's Stingers Up Podcast.  We also look ahead to the upcoming battle in Pocatello vs. Idaho State.  Our conversation this week is with senior defensive lineman Brandon Knott.  That is all contained in this week's Stingers Up Podcast. 

We look back at the tough home loss to the Eastern Washington Eagles.  We also preview this weekend's homecoming game vs. Weber State.  Lastly, we check in with senior offensive lineman Kaden Richardson all on this week's Stingers Up. 

Fresh off the bye week the Hornets return home for their Big Sky Home Opener against Eastern Washington.  We preview that game on this week's episode and sit down with senior nickleback Gavin Davis Smith.  We also check in with former Hornet Troy Steifel and share his story of how he saved a life.  The Hornets are giving back and you can too by getting involved in the National Donor Marrow Program.  This week is cancer awareness and health care appreciation night at Hornet Stadium. 

This week we catch up with Sacramento State President Dr. Luke Wood and Athletic Director Mark Orr on all the exciting announcements that have been happening with Sacramento State Sports.  We also look back at the opening Big Sky loss to Northern Arizona and look ahead to the bye week and Big Sky schedule. 

Thursday it was announced that Sacramento State intends to build a brand new football stadium.  More details to come but we discuss the impact of the news.  We look back at the win over Texas A&M Commerce, we preview the start of Big Sky play as the Hornets open up at Norhtern Arizona, and we sit down with All American Offensive Lineman Jackson Slater.  Check it all out on the latest Stingers Up Podcast. 

The Hornets pick up a win in their 1st home game, we recap it.  Senior Linebacker Will Leota is named National Defensive Player of the Week and we catch up with him.  A look ahead to Saturday's game vs. Texas A&M Commerce and could the Hornets be moving to the Pac 12 of Moutain West?  All things on this week's Stingers Up Podcast. 

A look back at week 2 loss to Fresno State plus a look ahead to the home opener vs. Nicholls.  Senior Wide Receiver Jared Gipson joins the show to talk about his journey with the Hornets. 

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 Playoffs.

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.