J.J. Jenkins jjjenkins.md@gmail.com Cam Akins had dreams of playing wide receiver for schools in the Pac-12, but an injury to his meniscus scared off scouts. Now, after becoming one of 12 recruits to receive football scholarships from the Mustangs, he’s…
Football team builds reputation in Big Sky Conference
Mustang Daily Staff Report sports@mustangdaily.net At the beginning of the season, they were the new kids on the block. And they became the hunted. First year in the Big Sky Conference. A share of the conference title. A perfect 5-0…
Cal Poly ends season with 18-16 loss to Sam Houston State
Stephan Teodosescu steodosescu@mustangdaily.net HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Until its final possession, the Cal Poly football team looked to be just a step behind Sam Houston State on Saturday night. Then, with 1:44 to go in the game, Ryan Taylor hit sophomore…
Strength vs. strength: Cal Poly to travel to Sam Houston State
Brian De Los Santos bdelossantos@mustangdaily.net When it comes down to it, it’s just a matter of who can make more plays. At least, that’s how Cal Poly head coach Tim Walsh sees it. “At the end of the day,” Walsh…
Broadous leads Mustangs into playoffs
Stephan Teodosescu steodosescu@mustangdaily.net Andre Broadous stood on the sidelines watching as the Cal Poly football team suffered one of its most demoralizing defeats in program history. A 2008 opening round loss to Weber State in the program’s first-ever home playoff…
Injuries plague football team
Mustang Daily Staff Report sports@mustangdaily.net It hasn’t been easy for head coach Tim Walsh and the Cal Poly football team. In the team’s first year in the Big Sky Conference, the injuries are beginning to get to the Mustangs. The…
Tim Walsh named Big Sky Co-Coach of the Year
Mustang Daily Staff Report sports@mustangdaily.net The Big Sky Conference announced Wednesday the selection of head coach Tim Walsh as the Co-Coach of the Year, sharing the honor with Eastern Washington’s Beau Baldwin. Walsh, who has coached the Mustangs to a…
They’re in: Football clinches first playoff berth since 2008
Brian De Los Santos bdelossantos@mustangdaily.net The Mustangs were in the air traveling back from Arizona while the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoff selection show aired on national television. Awaiting an at-large bid to the postseason, the entire team — give…
Football team defeats Northern Arizona 42-34
Mustang Daily Staff Report sports@mustangdaily.net One season, one championship. It didn’t take long for the Cal Poly football team to find success in the Big Sky. During its first campaign in the conference, the Mustangs walked away with a share…
Cal Poly football set for regular season finale
Stephan Teodosescu steodosescu@mustangdaily.net The magnitude of Saturday’s regular-season finale against Northern Arizona can’t be overstated for the Cal Poly football team. It has title implications. It has playoff implications. It has historical implications. The No. 17 Mustangs (8-2, 6-1 Big…