Cal Poly announced the team will hire Mike DeGeorge as their new head men’s basketball coach out of Colorado Mesa University. DeGeorge will replace former head coach John Smith after he spent five years with the Mustangs and finished last season with a 4-28 record and a 0-20 Big West conference record. “My wife Christi […]
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Posted inFootball
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 […]
Posted inVolleyball
How first year head coach Caroline Walters continued Cal Poly Volleyball’s success
When Cal Poly Volleyball needed a new head coach, Athletics Director Don Oberhelman knew to promote Caroline Walters immediately. “We didn’t even do a search,” Oberhelman said. “[Walters] was clearly ready at that point … that was one of the easiest hires I’ve ever made.” Walters was entering her 11th year with the program and […]
Posted inMen's Basketball
New Men’s Basketball head coach is focused on finding the right mindset for the team
Smith, who was introduced as Men’s Basketball’s new head coach on March 28, said figuring out how players want to be pushed and motivated has been his primary focus in bringing the best out of his team.
Posted inMen's Basketball
Reports: Men’s Basketball to hire Cal State Fullerton associate head coach John Smith as new head coach
The new Cal Poly Men’s Basketball head coach will be John Smith, according to unconfirmed reports. Smith has been Cal State Fullerton’s associate head coach for the past six seasons. Cal Poly Athletics will hold a press conference Thursday, March 28 at 4 p.m. inside the Performing Arts Center. Cal Poly is expected to hire […]
Posted inSports
Cal Poly baseball icon Larry Lee earns 500th career win
Head coach Larry Lee’s 500th win is just the latest milestone he has reached in his esteemed career.
Posted inWomen's Soccer
Alex Crozier: 25 years of success
For the past quarter of a century, Cal Poly has fielded an NCAA women’s soccer team. During all 25 years of intercollegiate women’s soccer, Alex Crozier has patrolled the sidelines as head coach. Crozier started his career as a Mustang as an undergraduate civil engineering student at Cal Poly. While he was a student he […]