Football captain and senior wide receiver J.J. Koski has been the Mustangs’ leading receiver for the past two years. An integral part of the Mustang offense, Koski was listed as the No. 1 wide receiver on Cal Poly’s depth charts heading into the 2019 season. The Danville native spoke about leading by example, expectations and […]
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Cal Poly Football sneaks by Southern Utah with 24-21 victory in Big Sky opener
Cal Poly won their Big Sky Conference opener Saturday in a gutty 24-21 win against Southern Utah in Cedar City, Utah. Prior to the game, head coach Tim Walsh said the game against the Thunderbirds (1-4, 0-1 Big Sky) would likely come down to the wire. “It’s their homecoming, we better be ready for all […]
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Freshman quarterback Jalen Hamler leads Mustangs to victory in season opener
In recent years, Cal Poly Football has garnered a reputation among opponents and fans for their ability to consistently run the football. The Mustang’s triple-option style of offense greatly increases running-play capabilities, but at times can make passing-plays few and far in-between. Heading into the Mustang’s 2019 season opener against the University of San Diego […]
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Football remains undecided on their next quarterback
With quarterback Khaleel Jenkins graduating, Cal Poly Football is now faced with an important question: Who will be the starting quarterback next year? Although head coach Tim Walsh and his staff have not named a frontrunner, it appears that junior Jake Jeffrey, sophomore Kyle Reid and redshirt freshman Jalen Hamler are the candidates being considered. “Jalen […]
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Football’s Joe Protheroe participates in 49ers Rookie Minicamp
Former Cal Poly Football fullback Joe Protheroe is participating in the San Francisco 49ers Rookie Minicamp from May 3-5 in Santa Clara for a chance to participate in the team’s training camp this summer. “The NFL experience … everyone out here works hard, just like [everyone] did at Cal Poly,” Protheroe said after a practice […]
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The pain, patience and redemption of Khaleel Jenkins
The senior quarterback that lead the Cal Poly Football team to recover from their worst season in 50 years.
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Get to know Cal Poly Football’s record-breaking senior fullback Joe Protheroe
In his final game as a Mustang, senior fullback Joe Protheroe entered the history books by setting the record for most rushing yards in program history with 4,271 rushing yards in his five year career at Cal Poly. Protheroe not only dreams of making it in the NFL, but plans to make it a reality. He […]
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Cal Poly Football defeats Southern Utah in final home game of the season
In the Mustangs last game of the 2018 season, the Cal Poly football team defeated Southern Utah by a final score of 38-24 inside Alex G. Spanos stadium. Led by senior quarterback Khaleel Jenkins and senior fullback Joe Protheroe, Cal Poly overcame a first quarter deficit by scoring five touchdowns on the Thunderbirds – four […]
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Joe Protheroe breaks single-season rushing record as Cal Poly Football upsets Idaho State
Senior fullback Joe Protheroe entered Cal Poly Football’s history books by achieving the all-time record for most yards rushed in a single season with 1,627 yards and a game left to play.
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Why is Alex G. Spanos Stadium empty on Saturdays?
For the second year in a row, my family made the trip down to San Luis Obispo to watch a Cal Poly Football game. Again, we found ourselves leaving at half time. The Mustangs lost to Big Sky Conference rival UC Davis 52-10. The end result did not bother me— what did bother me was […]
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Cal Poly Football’s special teams making an impact on the field
Cal Poly Football may have lost to No. 10 UC Davis Saturday night, but the Mustangs’ (2-5, 1-4 Big Sky) special teams are a bright spot in their season. Football’s special teams consist of specific players that handle any kicking or punting plays, such as senior kicker Casey Sublette, who emerged last season as a […]