At halftime during a Big Sky Conference matchup against Sacramento State on Oct. 1, 2022, President Jeffrey Armstrong revealed plans for a project that would provide the football program with a new facility for players and coaches.
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Bulldog to Mustang: Chris Coleman’s journey to become a NFL prospect in his final collegiate season
Chris Coleman began his collegiate career at Fresno State in 2017 when he redshirted his freshman year. Over the next three seasons, Coleman played in 24 games, playing both offense and defense for the Bulldogs. Following the 2020 season, Coleman knew it was time for a change of scenery. “Fresno State was no longer a […]
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RECAP: Cal Poly Football kicks off conference play against Sacramento State
Cal Poly football opened conference play with a 49-21 loss against No. 5 Sacramento State on Saturday, Oct. 1 in Alex G. Spanos Stadium. Sports video director Nate Mills & Lead Producer Matthew Bornhorst bring you the highlights from the matchup.
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Cal Poly soccer players react to Spanos Stadium’s turf renovation
In December, Cal Poly Athletics announced that Alex G. Spanos Stadium would be switching playing surfaces, from natural grass to FieldTurf, a decision that is not popular among some players. The $3.2 million project began in November and is set to be completed before the June Spring Commencement Ceremony. Women’s soccer sophomore midfielder Camille Lafaix […]
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A tribute to John Madden
Noah Greenblatt is a journalism freshman and Mustang News sports reporter. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Mustang News. On the afternoon of Christmas day, John Madden assembled his closest friends and family around the TV. The occasion: A documentary about him and his career, “All Madden,” was set to premiere and […]
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Cal Poly alum John Madden passes away at 85
Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Cal Poly student-athlete John Madden unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021 at the age of 85. Known for his championship career as head football coach for the Oakland Raiders and broadcasting style that brightened the television sets of millions during football season, football fans remembered the […]
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The End of an Era: The Shotwell Family Reflects before their last Family Weekend
The Shotwell name will take the field for the Mustangs this Saturday, Oct. 23 for the last family weekend game in their family’s distinguished 18-year football career at Cal Poly. Since 2003, Cal Poly has seen the four brothers, oldest Kyle, middle brothers Ryan and Troy and current player Matt play at Alex G. Spanos […]
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Homecoming Weekend: Cal Poly Football faces off against Weber St. as alumni visit
After dropping three out of their first four games, the Cal Poly football team will look to get back on track with a win against Weber State during the team’s homecoming game tonight. The game will start at 5:35 p.m. inside Alex G. Spanos Stadium. Along with the football game, Cal Poly’s alumni community is […]
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Fall sports are back in action
After a year and a half of uncertainty, guidelines, restrictions, and shutdowns, Cal Poly fall sports are back. The football, volleyball and men and women’s soccer teams are ready to get back into action for the Mustangs, just in time for the 2021-22 school year. Football In the spring, the Cal Poly football team decided […]
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Cal Poly Football’s quarterback Jalen Hamler takes you behind the play
Redshirt freshman quarterback Jalen Hamler has passed for 955 yards and nine touchdowns, with another seven touchdowns through 431 rushing yards so far this season. The head of Cal Poly Football’s triple-option offense broke down his in-game thought process.
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Football loses Battle for the Golden Horseshoe against UC Davis
Cal Poly’s defense failed to contain UC Davis as the Mustangs (2-4, 1-2 Big Sky) dropped the Battle for the Golden Horseshoe by a score of 48-24 on Saturday, Oct. 12. Cal Poly has now lost back to back conference matchups while the Aggies (3-4, 1-2 Big Sky) secured their first conference win of the […]