Cal Poly’s annual non-conference game against the University of San Diego on Aug. 31 will mark the beginning of a new season of Cal Poly football, as the team is looking to continue improving upon what they built last season. However, after a couple of new faces join the Mustang offense’s forefront, the offense has […]
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Chris Brown signs with Dallas Cowboys
Brown looks to follow former Cal Poly linebacker Nick Dzubnar’s following last year’s NFL draft.
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Asa Jackson takes flight
J.J. Jenkins sports@mustangdaily.net “Oh shit, we just won the damn Super Bowl.” Those were the first words out of Asa Jackson’s mouth as he ran onto the Superdome field to celebrate with his Ravens teammates. Just 14 months after playing cornerback for Cal Poly, Jackson had kissed the Lombardi Trophy and become a Super Bowl […]
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Asa Jackson making transition to Baltimore Ravens
At Cal Poly, he was a star cornerback and return specialist, providing highlight reel interceptions and stalwart defense on a weekly basis. But now, the 5-foot-10 Baltimore Ravens rookie is simply looking to impress an NFL coaching staff to earn playing time this season. Fresh off his first professional career training camp and several preseason […]
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The great Asa Jackson
Sports Blog Asa Jackson was a four-time all-conference selection at Cal Poly. He was one of two players to start as a freshman. He was named the best defensive player in his conference, twice, and was named a third-team All-American. All of that should lead Jackson to be drafted in this weekend’s NFL Draft. But […]
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Asa Jackson plays in Senior Bowl
Former Cal Poly cornerback Asa Jackson recorded two tackles and returned a punt during his appearance in the Senior Bowl on Saturday. He was the second Mustang to be invited to the annual event that gives professional scouts another chance to watch possible draft picks. Jackson was one of four players to the game from […]
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Mustang football to play Eastern Washington for last home game
Cal Poly football will play Eastern Washington University on Saturday. A win would close out the season with a perfect home game record. Though the Mustangs lost to UC Davis at their last game on Nov. 5, head coach Tim Walsh said the team has “dealt with it really well” and is focusing on the […]
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'Turf toe' can't keep Asa Jackson off field
Normally, punt returns are some of the most exciting plays in football, but they can also be the most frightening. Homecoming night, in a game against Southern Utah earlier this season, Asa Jackson found himself on his back clutching his foot when two Thunderbirds tackled him after fielding a punt. The electric atmosphere at Alex […]
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Kennith Jackson owes it all to his mom
When the Mustangs reflect on the 2011 season, a key part of their success and, in the end their failure to make the playoffs, will be the injuries that plagued the team. But even more so, reflections will settle on players, such as Kennith Jackson, who stepped up as leaders. The leadership role isn’t something […]
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Last minute drive saves football playoff hopes
The Cal Poly football team overcame a fourth quarter deficit for the second consecutive week and defeated the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 31-27 and moved to 1-0 in the Great West on Saturday night at Alex G. Spanos Stadium. The Mustangs, however, also suffered a big loss in the form of Asa Jackson. He was injured […]
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A pair of pick sixes lead Cal Poly by South Dakota State
The Cal Poly football team was in desperate need of a win on Saturday, and Andre Broadous rallied the team to 48-14 victory over South Dakota State University on Armed Forces Day at Alex G. Spanos Stadium. The United States Navy flew F/A-18 Hornets over the stadium prior to the game, but the real aerial […]