Jones An Olerud Award Semifinalist

Jones An Olerud Award Semifinalist

San Jose State’s Zack Jones is among 10 athletes who are still competing for the College Baseball Hall of Fame’s John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award. “Our voters will have another very difficult job as they choose between the ten...
Three Spartans Selected In MLB Draft

Three Spartans Selected In MLB Draft

Three members of the San Jose State baseball team were selected on day two of the 2011 Major League Baseball First-Year Players Draft. The first Spartan to be taken was left-handed starting pitcher Roberto Padilla.  He was chosen in the eighth round by the Colorado...
A Graduation Story – Fulfilling A Family’s First

A Graduation Story – Fulfilling A Family’s First

Thousands graduated from college at the San Jose State University May 28 Commencement, and it was an extra special moment for Nick Cukar. For Nick, earning his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology is fulfilling on many levels as he is the first in his family to...
A Graduation Story – A Goalkeeper’s Work Ethic

A Graduation Story – A Goalkeeper’s Work Ethic

By Alyssa Friesen, SJSU Athletics Sports Information Undergraduate Intern In her four years as a San Jose State water polo player, Lauren Lewis is best known for her work ethic. Her coaches and teammates agree that she is the hardest working athlete in the pool and...
Adams, Doll Join Football Staff

Adams, Doll Join Football Staff

Klayton Adams, the offensive coordinator at nearby Sacramento State, and long-time assistant coach Kirk Doll recently joined the San Jose State University football coaching staff. Mike MacIntyre, now in his second season with the Spartans, made the announcement. Adams...