Online Sports Section

Interview with Mike Linenberger, men's soccer head coach

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Head coach Mike Linenberger speaks with The State Hornet's sports editor, Andrew Hazard about the current state of the soccer team, his personal career as a soccer player at Duke University, and the addition of his son Matt into the Sacramento State soccer team.

Uncontested No. 9 - NBA Playoffs

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

March 27, 2009 - Huseyin Aksu, Andrew Hazard and Nick Hunte discuss the NBA playoffs. Who will make it? Are there wild cards to watch out for?

Uncontested No. 8 - World Baseball Classic

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

March 18, 2009 - America's favorite pastime has gone international as nations around the world are participating in the World Baseball Classic, but does anyone even care? If baseball is supposed to be America's favorite pastime, then how come other nations like Japan and the Dominican Republic are usually the dominate countries during the WBC?

Uncontested No. 7 - Kings' Trades

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Feb. 25, 2009 - Nick Hunte, Jordan Guinn, Mike Mital and Huseyin Aksu discuss the Sacramento Kings' recent trades. They pick their top five point guards and throw in an early prediction for the NBA finals.

Uncontested No. 6 - This is "Dope"

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT

February 13, 2009 - Drugs are in the air and someone's career is about to take a hit. The State Hornet sports staff talks about A-Rod's juice and other baseball stars under the gun. Has the smoke cleared up on Michael Phelps' career? Andrew Hazard, Nick Hunte, Mike Mital, and Mitchell Wilson discuss the hits these athletes are going to face.

Uncontested No. 5 - Pardon this Podcast

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

December 12, 2008 - Inspired by a certain ESPN programming mainstay, Nick Hunte, Huseyin Aksu, Kyle Kershner and Mike Mital interrupt the usual format of this podcast and bring you a crossfire discussion of mid-season NBA news and a recap of the Oscar De la Hoya and Manny Pacquiao match. Send email and comments to podcast@statehornet.com.

Uncontested No. 4 - The Big Fight: De la Hoya vs. Pacquiao

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

December 5, 2008 - It's Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao and the sports staff of The State Hornet are throwing down in honor of the upcoming fight night. Nick Hunte, Felipe Molina and Ronnie Nurss step into the studio and take sides. Who will be crowned champ? Listen and find out. Send your comments to podcasts@statehornet.com.

Uncontested No. 3 - MLB post-season hopes and predictions

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

November 7, 2008 - The World Series may have come and gone, but that doesn't mean there's nothing worth talking about. Online Sports Editor Nick Hunte sits down with Opinion Editor Jordan Guinn and Greg Westcott and give their views on some anticipated post-season moves. E-mail questions and feedback to podcasts@statehornet.com.

Uncontested No. 2 - The NFL Breakdown

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

October 26, 2008 - Eight weeks into the 2008 season and it's official: our writers have football fever. Nick Hunte, Taylor Collis and Amy Lewis match wits over all things NFL, including Brett Favre the traitor, Dallas Cowboy drama and whether or not Oakland Raiders honcho Al Davis needs to die. Send your feedback and comments to podcasts@statehornet.com.

Uncontested No. 1 - NBA Preview

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

October 22, 2008 - Can't wait for the upcoming basketball season? Hornet reporters Andrew McFadden and Felipe Molina discuss their predictions for the upcoming NBA season in our first podcast hosted by online sports editor Nick Hunte. Send your feedback and comments to podcasts@statehornet.com.

Unsportsmanlike Conduct No. 14 - The only sports awards that matter

Wed, 21 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Fernando and Jordan are joined by Galen and Andrew for the final Unsportsmanlike Conduct of the semester. Find out who the hosts think will come out of each conference in the NBA playoffs, and why one host is (reluctantly) on the Pistons? bandwagon. The crew also offers its picks for which teams will face off in this year?s World Series, including one hopeful fan who has his A?s in the Fall Classic. The crew then gives out some awards that celebrate the most famous and infamous people in the sports world. Find out who receives such prestigious honors as the Iron Man Award, Biggest Cheater Award and Most Likely to be Incarcerated in 10 Years Award. Our hosts then offer some bold predictions, such as the first .400 hitter in the big leagues in decades and a title for the Dodgers. Finally, each hosts gives us their own personal rant on a sports topic before signing off for the last time. The hosts would like to thank the listeners for their support, and a special thank you to Cody Kitaura for his patience, timely sound effect contributions and fantastic production skills throughout the semester. Good night, Sac State!

Unsportsmanlike Conducct No. 13 - NBA playoff picks: Setting a Laker fan straight

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

May 14, 2008 - Fernando and Jordan are joined by Andrew to discuss the NBA playoffs - will the Spurs and Magic bounce back after falling into 2-0 holes? Andrew claims that the Lakers are more dominant than the Bulls of the 90s and Fernando sets the lifelong Laker fan straight. Alex Rodriguez fainted during his first daughter's birth, and Jordan sees no problem with that - find out why. And finally, the White Sox are propping up blow-up dolls in the clubhouse - our hosts discuss what will become of the Sox and the team's temperamental manager, Ozzie Guillen.

Unsportsmanlike Conduct No. 12 - NBA futures down the drain

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

May 7, 2008 - In this week's episode: Did the Suns and the Mavericks mortgage their futures for a chance at success this year - and fail miserably?

Unsportsmanlike Conduct No. 11 - Important picks in the NFL draft

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

April 30, 2008 - Which teams will have the most important picks in this year's NFL draft?

Unsportsmanlike Conduct No. 10 - Who will hold the NBA championship trophy?

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

April 25, 2008 - Jordan and Fernando discuss the NBA playoffs; the Warriors are out with 48 wins - should the playoff system be reworked? As for the teams who are in, our hosts give us their picks for which team will hoist the championship trophy when it's all said and done. Carmelo Anthony get busted for DUI - why is he always in trouble? Our hosts also hand out their end of the season awards - is a former King or a current King more deserving of the Most Improved Player Award? Miguel Tejada isn't really 31 - do our hosts blame him for lying about his age? Steve McNair retires and our hosts discuss if his numbers make him a hall of famer despite his questionable durability. Finally, our hosts discuss a rare golf story: Tiger Woods has knee surgery. Is he the best golfer of all-time ... right now? E-mail feedback and suggestions to podcasts@statehornet.com.

Unsportsmanlike Conduct No. 9 - A love letter to Candace Parker

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

April 17, 2008 - In this episode, we discuss the upcoming coach-of-the-year award and one of the NCAA's most promising women's basketball stars. Also, did Tiger start the season with a "meow?"

Unsportsmanlike Conduct No. 7 - March madness predictions

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

March 27, 2008 - This week, our hosts discuss the picks on their brackets. Who will dominate this March, and who should have made the tournament?

Unsportsmanlike Conduct: MLB Preview - American and Nation League East Divisions

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

March 26, 2008 - Our hosts preview the upcoming baseball season with a breakdown of the competition in the East divisions of the American and National Leagues.

Unsportsmanlike Conduct No. 6 - The west dominates the NBA again

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

March 19, 2008 - Jordan and Fernando discuss the biggest sports stories of the week. In the NFL, the Raiders sign Javon Walker, Kwame Harris and Gibril Harris. Will they finally rebound from their long Super Bowl hangover? Both Bay Area football teams have made moves - find out why one host may end up with significantly less hair on his head if the Niners are 10-6 next December. Spring training is underway - but does any of it really matter? Tommy Lasorda and actor Billy Crystal are making appearances on the field - is that kosher? Also find out why Josh Beckett may be in Cooperstown someday, even if he's not going to be in Japan for the season-opening series between Boston and Oakland. The West is dominating in hoops this year. How tough is the competition out here on the left coast? Our hosts discuss why this is not the year for mediocre teams. A rare golf topic is discussed: John Daly is called out by Tiger Woods' former instructor. How worried should we be about our hosts' favorite PGA pro? E-mail feedback to podcasts@statehornet.com.

Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Baseball preview - American and National League Central Divisions

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

March 18, 2008 - Jordan and Fernando bring you a podcast special: Unsportsmanlike Conduct: 2008 Baseball Season Preview. Our hosts breakdown each division with bold (and maybe foolish) predictions, leading up to the start of the baseball season. In this edition the AL and NL Central divisions are discussed. Some of the questions our hosts attempt to answer: Do the Tigers have enough pitching to fight off the young Indians? Will the Royals ever get out of the cellar? Will the Cubs repeat as division champs? How competitive will the NL Central be? E-mail comments and suggestions to podcasts@statehornet.com

Unsportsmanlike Conduct No. 5 - Favre retires; Kobe kills the Kings

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

March 12, 2008 - Staff writers Andrew Eggers and Galen Kusic join Jordan and Fernando as they discuss the retirement of future hall-of-famer Brett Favre. Where does he rank among the best quarterbacks of all-time? Also, was outgoing defensive lineman Warren Sapp one of the best at his position? T.J. Duckett signs with Seattle; our hosts discuss if Shaun Alexander's days are numbered with the Seahawks. In the NBA, what could be worse than sitting at home and watching Kobe Bryant dismantle your team's defense in the fourth quarter? Being at the game and watching it right in front of you. Jordan explains what it felt like to have a live look at the amazing number 24 at ARCO Arena. Are the Lakers the team to beat in the West? The Suns and Mavericks made big deals at the deadline - have they paid off? In baseball, Oakland's Bobby Crosby and Eric Chavez are hurt... again. Are they ever going to be healthy? San Francisco also has a top player fighting off injury - but what can he provide besides adult supervision with a young team? Two rising stars, Prince Fielder and Cole Hamels, are unhappy about getting worked over by MLB's pay system for young players. Andrew wonders if trouble is brewing between Fielder and the Brewers.

Unsportsmanlike Conduct No. 4 - Wrigley Field renamed (again)

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMT

March 5, 2008. First, the latest on the long legal journey of Roger Clemens. And the chairman of the Tribune Company, which owns the Chicago Cubs, wants to sell the naming rights to Wrigley Field - is this just another chapter in the over-consumerism of sports?

Unsportsmanlike Conduct No. 3 - Bibby traded . . . at last!

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Bibby gets traded...finally! Who is the favorite now that the trade deadline is over? The dunk contest was not a waste of time for the second year in a row. Dwight Howard...the new Superman? The unsportsmanlike conduct crew bicker back and forth about Barry Bonds. Where will he play this year? Can he still play? Clemens on Capitol Hill...the saga continues All this and much, much more.

Unsportsmanlike Conduct No.2 - Mr. Clemens and Mr. McNamee go to Washington

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Editor's note: This is a description of our latest sports podcast, "Unsportsmanlike Conduct." Click here to listen to the podcast. Shaq has some strong words for those who doubt his future performance with the Phoenix Suns. Click here to read about them. Click here to read about Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy's contract extension. Click here to read about Roger Clemens and his accuser's trip to Congress. Click here to view the Rivals.com mock NFL draft. Click here to read about Jim Zorn being hired as the Washington Redskins coach. Click here to read about Jim Mora, who will coach the Seattle Seahawks in 2009. Click here to read about Senator Arlen Specter and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's expected meeting . . . soon. Here is the Superbowl commercial mentioned:

Unsportsmanlike Conduct: No. 1 - Superbowl predictions

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A rundown of current events in sports: everything from Superbowl XLII to the baseball hall of fame.

Playing the Field No. 9 - The NCAA Bowl Championship Series

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

In this episode, the hosts discuss the NCAA Bowl Championship Series and its problems. Will the NCAA ever abandon the system and adopt a playoffs system, or are the corporate sponsors too much of an influence? Hear why there is a grim outlook for college football and the next NFL draft. One host seems very upset that there's "no love for Hawaii!" This year, Sacramento State's football team had as many wins as Notre Dame's. Hear one host wonder why there was no riot after our last game. Which record is tougher in the NFL: 16-0 or 0-16? Which teams will be in the Superbowl? The hosts all agree, save one deciding matchup. Hear which teams are still going to have to battle each other for a spot in the game. What is Kings player Kevin Martin's groin injury really from? Jordan is sticking to his prediction of a 25-30-win-season prediction for the Kings this year. Click here to read one story (and another) about former Kings coach Eric Musselman's dedication to fitness training. And click here to read about Musselman's way of weaseling out of his DUI sentence. Another story on the same topic. Curtis Granderson has earned 20 home runs, 20 stolen bases, 20 doubles and 20 triples. Does anyone besides Jordan care? Hear one host bemoan the possible Oakland A's trades. Is the team getting ready to rebuild again, and is this the right time for it? Also, hear a special thank-you message from two surprise guests and listen as one host burns the only bridge he has left on campus. Click here to buy Deion Sanders' hot dog maker from Amazon.com. Send comments and questions to podcasts@statehornet.com.

Playing the Field No. 8 - Player walk-outs, MLB instant replay

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Editor's note: This is a summary of the seventh episode of our sports podcast, "Playing the Field." Listen to the podcast here. Click here to view Stephon Marbury's Career stats. Now that Marbury has walked out on the Knicks, what does it say for the team and other players? Is there really a way to stop a player who decides not to play anymore? Should the Kings trade Mike Bibby, and what can the team get for him? Is he worth more than a pair of sneakers? Click here to view Jorge Posada's career stats. Posada recently signed a $52.4 million deal with the Yankees. What does he have going for him, and will his age cripple his performance? Click here for a timeline of Ricky Williams' career. Williams was recently reinstated. Is this all just one bad trip? Click here to see Ricky Williams and Mike Ditka on the cover of ESPN Magazine (scroll down). Click here for information on the possible Major League Baseball replay system. Would instant replays make the game too long, or is it already so long that it won't matter? What limitations to crowded stadiums like SBC Park pose for instant replay technologies? Finally, what does baseball have to do with comedian Dane Cook, and why would a Giants fan want Alex Rodriguez playing for the Los Angeles Angels? E-mail comments and suggestions to podcasts@statehornet.com.

Playing the Field: No. 7 - the bleak outlook for the Kings

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Now that the Kings have a couple wins, where is the team going? Listen to one host's prediction that has already been proven wrong. Should the team just dump all of its players and start from scratch? Which conference will the champions come from this year? Can the East overcome Western powerhouse teams and take home a title? What about whichever team takes Kobe Bryant? Will they have a chance? What is the role of the New England Patriots in the NFL, and does the team deserve an asterisk by its name for its cheating practices?

Playing the Field: No. 6 - College football upsets

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode, our hosts dicuss the Yankees - do they deserve their spot in the playoffs? Are their fans spoiled off winning? What is really wrong with the 49ers offense, and why is it getting so much attention? Which cursed franchise is the Chicago Cubs of football? Our hosts are still reeling from the USC loss to Stanford -- what effect will the large amount of upset losses have on so-called "powerhouse" teams? Also, do we care more about the Olympic events or the controversy that comes with them?

Playing the field: Episode 5 - Greatest coach meltdowns

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

A recap of the latest news in sports, as well as a comparison of the greatest coach meltdowns in sporting history.

Playing the Field: Episode 4 - Athletes as role models

Wed, 16 May 2007 04:00:00 GMT

A discussion of professional athletes who have made some bad choices -- should they still be seen as role models? Which popular sport bores Brandon Van Meter? Can the Yankees make the playoffs with Roger Clemens?

Playing the Field: Episode 3 - Interview with champion women's golf team

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Three members of the Big Sky conference champion women's golf team sit down with Matthew Beltran to discuss their recent victories and on-the-road antics. Also, hear who they pick for the hottest quarterback -- Payton Manning or Tom Brady.

Playing the Field : Episode 2 - Madden's curse

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 04:00:00 GMT

A discussion of everything that matters in the sports world, both professional and here at Sacramento State. Also, hear which athlete has been cursed for failure by a video game.

Playing the Field: Episode 1

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Does each game of the baseball season matter, or are they insignificant? Is Sports Editor Matt Beltran a fair-weather sports fan?