San Jose State coach Tomey announces retirement Nov 17, 2009
"Dick Tomey deserves our eternal gratitude and heartfelt thanks for resurrecting the San Jose State football program," San Jose State athletics director Tom Bowen said. Copyright 2009 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
'Wowww-w-w': Wie gets first LPGA win Nov 16, 2009
San Jose State football coach Dick Tomey will retire after the season, the school announced. Tomey, 71, is finishing his fifth season at San Jose State, 29th as a major college head coach, and 46th in the profession. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
San Jose State football coach Dick Tomey to retire Nov 16, 2009
San Jose State football coach Dick Tomey will retire after the season. The school said late Sunday that Tomey would hold a formal news conference Monday to discuss his decision. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Quick Recruiting Update Oct 22, 2009
By Publisher - Inside SpartaDate: Oct 21, 2009 Here is a quick update on several San Jose State football recruiting targets, including promising news on a Junior College quarterback. Please or to read the rest of this story. (SpartanThunder.com)
Spartans Lose A Hard Fought Game To Idaho Oct 11, 2009
Despite being the benificiaries of four turnovers, the San Jose State football team lost a close, hard fought game to the much improved Idaho Vandals on Saturday, October 10th, by a score of 29-25. The Vandals, relying on their senior led offensive line, rushed for 274 yards and eclipsed 500 yards in total offense on their way to defeating the Spartans by a score of 29-25 on Saturday night in front of an announced crowd of 13,521. (SpartanThunder.com)
Spartan Football To Help Samoa Relief Effort Oct 11, 2009
San Jose State Football Partners With WorldVision For Relief To American Samoa, Western Samoa and South Pacific Islands; More Schools Join In ... Those who donate will be entered into a prize drawing for an autographed San Jose State football. (SpartanThunder.com)
Spartans Prepare To Face Improved Idaho Team Oct 6, 2009
The San Jose State football team opens it's Western Athletic Conference schedule this Saturday against the Idaho Vandals, who Head Coach Dick Tomey calls "one of the top two teams in the conference". Fortunately for the Spartans, they've had the luxury of a bye week to rest, heal, and better prepare. (SpartanThunder.com)
RB Andrew Mendoza Talks About SJSU Visit Sep 15, 2009
By Publisher - Inside SpartaDate: Sep 14, 2009 Running back Andrew Mendoza of Central Valley powerhouse Merced High School was in attendance on Saturday at the invitation of the San Jose State football staff. He spoke with Inside Sparta about the visit, and updates his recruiting, including whether an offer from the Spartans is pending. (SpartanThunder.com)
Spartans Will Host Central Valley Visitor Sep 12, 2009
By Publisher - Inside SpartaDate: Sep 11, 2009 The San Jose State football team hosts No. 17 Utah on Saturday to in the 2009 home opener. One of the most anticipated contests in years will have at least one Central Valley high school prospect in attendance. (SpartanThunder.com)
Spartans Defeat Trojans For One Quarter Sep 8, 2009
The San Jose State football went toe-to-toe on Saturday with the mighty USC Trojans for 20 minutes. What if the game had ended at that point. (SpartanThunder.com)
San Jose St. linebacker gets two months in jail Sep 5, 2009
A San Jose State football player will have to serve two months in jail after prosecutors say he failed to complete an earlier sentence in a misdemeanor battery case ... (AP) -- A San Jose State football player will have to serve two months in jail after prosecutors say he failed to complete an earlier sentence in a misdemeanor battery case. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Spartans Begin To Focus On USC Aug 26, 2009
Since the beginning of fall camp on August 8th, the focus of the San Jose State football team has been towards preparing for the entire season. This morning, the focus will change, as the Spartans begin to prepare for their first opponent of the 2009 season, which just happens to be the No. 4 ranked team in the nation; the University of Southern California Trojans. (SpartanThunder.com)
San Jose State Looking to Add a Tight End Aug 17, 2009
By Publisher - Inside SpartaDate: Aug 16, 2009 In what looks like a fortuitous event, the San Jose State football team looks to add a junior college tight end to the 2009 roster. He could start suiting up with the team as early as Monday. (SpartanThunder.com)
A Look at the 2009 SJSU Defensive Line Aug 17, 2009
How will the San Jose State football team replace Jarron Gilbert and Jeff Schweiger. Who will step up on the defensive line in 2009. (SpartanThunder.com)
8/15 Practice Quick Hitters Aug 16, 2009
By Publisher - Inside SpartaDate: Aug 16, 2009 It was another beautiful warm day that awaited the San Jose State football team on the second Saturday of the 2009 fall camp. Inside Sparta brings you this segment of Quick Hitters which includes updates on the status of Terrance Williams along with other players. (SpartanThunder.com)
QB Kyle Reed Comments on Thursday's Scrimmage Aug 15, 2009
By Senior Editor - Inside SpartaDate: Aug 14, 2009 Thursday was the first full-pad scrimmage for the San Jose State football team. Senior quarterback Kyle Reed took time after the practice to talk with the media about the day, and how the competition at quarterback is faring. (SpartanThunder.com)
Photos from Thursday's SJSU Scrimmage Aug 14, 2009
Thursday was the first day in pads for the San Jose State football team. It was also their first scrimmage of the 2009 fall camp. (SpartanThunder.com)
Photos from Day Two of the SJSU Fall Camp Aug 10, 2009
By Publisher - Inside SpartaDate: Aug 10, 2009 It was a warm summer day on Sunday as the San Jose State football team took to the field for the second session of the 2009 fall camp. Inside Sparta brings you another edition of action photos from the days event. (SpartanThunder.com)
Spartans Hit It Running In Opening Practice Aug 10, 2009
The San Jose State football team held its first practice for the upcoming 2009 season on Saturday, Aug 8th. As a veteran squad, the players wanted to jump right into the first session at full speed. (SpartanThunder.com)
First Fall Camp Practice Quick Hitters Aug 9, 2009
By Publisher - Inside SpartaDate: Aug 8, 2009 Saturday was the first practice of the 2009 San Jose State football fall camp session. Mainly the event gave visitors a chance to see the team and the new players, but there were also some interesting tidbits and visitors. (SpartanThunder.com)
Mendonca, Gloria Honored With Joe... Aug 5, 2009
Fresno State Official Athletic Site. Melanie Gloria is the first-ever women's tennis player to win the award. (Gobulldogs.com)
San Jose State in the News - 7/23/09 Jul 24, 2009
San Jose State Football is in the news for July 23, 2009. Todays recap includes a wonderful piece on the life of former Spartan player and head coach Bob Tichenal. (SpartanThunder.com)
Further Spartan Stadium Improvements Jul 19, 2009
With the new Field Turf installed in Spartan Stadium, focus is now turned towards further upgrades to the home of San Jose State football and soccer. SJSU Director of Athletics Tom Bowen gives Inside Sparta the latest on Stadium plans. (SpartanThunder.com)
Future Schedule Changes and Clarifications Jun 26, 2009
The replacement of Stanford with Alabama is just the beginning of upcoming schedule changes involving San Jose State football. Inside Sparta spoke on Thursday with an official in the SJSU Athletic Department who updated and clarified earlier reports. (SpartanThunder.com)
USC Game to be on National Television Jun 3, 2009
"It's appropriate (the national coverage). We are the only team to play two (2008) BCS (Bowl Championship Series) champions this season and we start off our schedule with them (USC and on September 12)," says San Jose State football head coach Dick Tomey. "Our team will get a chance to be seen all over the country and are guys are hard at work to put their best foot forward.". (SpartanThunder.com)
Matt "MT" Hamilton Reflects On SJSU Football May 28, 2009
He was a spotter for 15 seasons for San Jose State football radio broadcasts, and talks about some of the greatest games in SJSU history. to read the rest of this story. (SpartanThunder.com)
Football Special Teams Questions Answered May 18, 2009
By Senior Editor - Inside SpartaDate: May 18, 2009 Heading into the spring drills, the San Jose State football team had some questions regarding their special teams that needed to be answered. Chiefly, who was going to replace four-year starting place-kicker Jared Strubeck. (SpartanThunder.com)
SJSU football gets a defensive commitment! Apr 30, 2009
By Publisher - Inside SpartaDate: Apr 30, 2009 Inside Sparta has learned that the San Jose State football team has accepted the pledge of a preferred walk-on candidate who will be enrolling and joining the team at the end of summer. to read the rest of this story. (SpartanThunder.com)
A conversation with Tom Bowen Apr 20, 2009
By Publisher - Inside SpartaDate: Apr 20, 2009 It's been a little over four years since Tom Bowen resurrected an almost extinct San Jose State football program. At a recent spring practice, Bowen talked to Inside Sparta about his finest accomplishment-to-date, and some of the future plans. (SpartanThunder.com)
John Konye anchors a veteran offensive line Apr 20, 2009
John Konye is one of eight returning players who started at some point on the offensive line for the San Jose State football team in 2009. The junior spoke with Inside Sparta on what the group has been working on in spring practice, new coach Terry Malley, and the big opening game against USC.. (SpartanThunder.com)
2009 Spring Practice evaluation Apr 16, 2009
By Senior Editor - Inside SpartaDate: Apr 16, 2009 With only two weekends remaining in the spring practice schedule, and the first full scrimmage now under their belts, heres what weve learned about the 2009 San Jose State football squad. to read the rest of this story. (SpartanThunder.com)
Spring Practice Photo Gallery - The Coaches Apr 15, 2009
In this photo gallery from the 2009 San Jose State Football Spring Practice, we take a look at the coaches. Most people only get to see them roaming the sidelines during games. (SpartanThunder.com)
Coach Tomey talks about Saturday's scrimmage Apr 13, 2009
The first scrimmage of the 2009 San Jose State Football Spring Practice revealed some positives, and some things that need work. After the practice, Spartans head coach Dick Tomey discussed what he gained from the full-contact session. (SpartanThunder.com)
A visitor today with SJSU ties Apr 10, 2009
By Publisher - Inside SpartaDate: Apr 10, 2009 Spring Practice continues today for the San Jose State football team. Inside Sparta has confirmed one visitor for the session, an offensive lineman with a tight connection to SJSU. Is there an offer on the table, and will that connection be strong enough to get him to San Jose. (SpartanThunder.com)
Spring practice photos - The Drills Apr 7, 2009
Take a look at some of the San Jose State football drills in this edition of the Inside Sparta Spring Practice Photo Gallery. There are conditioning drills, agility drills, strength drills. (SpartanThunder.com)
Inside Sparta talks with Justin Cole Apr 6, 2009
Senior defensive end Justin Cole is entering his fifth season as a member of the San Jose State football team ... The 6-foot-4, 240-pound Cole took a moment after Sunday's San Jose State football Spring Practice to share some of his thoughts with Inside Sparta on what role he'll have on this years team, and how he's progressed since coming to SJSU.. (SpartanThunder.com)
More photos from Friday's practice session Apr 5, 2009
Drills, scrimmages, and hard hits were on the menu for Friday's San Jose State football practice. Inside Sparta brings you more images from the day's session. (SpartanThunder.com)
4/3 Practice Notes: Offensive Skill Positions Apr 5, 2009
Inside Sparta Special Contributor Scott Cooley discusses the skill positions based on observations during Friday's San Jose State football Spring Practice ... On a windy Friday in San Jose, the San Jose State football team participated in its second installment of Spring Practice since returning from break, and fifth organized practice overall. (SpartanThunder.com)
April 3 practice session photos - Part One Apr 4, 2009
The San Jose State football team is in the midst of its 2009 Spring Practice. On Friday Inside Sparta was in attendance at the Spartan practice facility and brings you images from a very spirited session. (SpartanThunder.com)
2009 San Jose State Football Schedule Apr 2, 2009
By Publisher - Inside SpartaPosted Apr 1, 2009. Spartan fans have for some time known the San Jose State out-of-conference football schedule. (SpartanThunder.com)
Outlook For 2010 SJSU football recruiting Mar 30, 2009
Its not too early to for us to look at the position needs for the San Jose State football recruiting Class of 2010. Inside Sparta Editor Mike Morgan breaks down the areas that were filled in the 2009 class, and where the Spartans' staff may be searching to fill its current voids. (SpartanThunder.com)
2009 San Jose State Football Season Outlook Mar 27, 2009
By Analyst - Inside SpartaPosted Mar 27, 2009. Inside Sparta football analyst Scott Cooley takes a look back to the struggles of the 2008 season and takes a peek ahead to the 2009 squad. (SpartanThunder.com)
Silicon Valley Pride! Feb 8, 2009
Date: Feb 6, 2009 Another year and another San Jose State football recruiting class, but is this Dick Tomey's best yet. Well, Coach Tomey answered that question and many others on Wednesday afternoon as he introduced the 2009 class at the Hukilau restaurant in San Jose's JapanTown. (SpartanThunder.com)
General Releases Feb 8, 2009
- Weekly Aggie Update - Utah State Unveils New Jim Laub Athletics-Academics Complex - Open House Scheduled For New Athletics Complex In Romney Stadium - Weekly Aggie Update - ESPN Extension Caps Off Terrific Last 20 Months for WAC - Utah State Athletics To Hold Annual Department Update - Weekly Aggie Update - Jessica Stremming Named Assistant Ticket Manager At USU - Utah State Athletics To Hold Annual Department Update - Weekly Aggie Update - Kara Irving Named Assistant Athletic Media Relations... (Utahstateaggies.com)