San Jose State Football The next chapter of San Jose State football began December 17, 2009 when Mike MacIntyre was named the Spartans’ head coach. Coach MacIntyre’s program is based on discipline and conditioning and his four building blocks for success. • Foundation “It’s our job to help these young men gain responsibility and accountability while they’re with us.” • Family “I want us to grow as a team and really care about each other.” • Future “That’s academics. It’s a year-round process to be successful. Our players will learn how to succeed at and graduate from San Jose State.” • Football “If a player has a good foundation, if he loves and cares about his teammates, and if he’s doing really well in school, then he will be a focused football player.” A San José State University Founded in 1857, SJSU is the oldest public institution of higher education on the West Coast. Its distinctive character has been forged by its long history, location, and vision - a blend of the old and the new, the tradi- tional and the innovative. There is an uncompromising commitment to offer access to higher education to all who meet the criteria for admission, yielding a stimulating mix of age groups, cultures, and economic backgrounds for teaching, learning, and research. Located in the center of San José, the University offers 134 bachelor’s and master’s degrees and the excite- ment of a large, metropolitan campus where many cultures meet. Yet, students get personal attention in the setting of the university’s seven colleges. Known for the high quality of its aca- demic programs, its excellent faculty, and its diverse and committed student body, San José State successfully edu- cates students to compete in today’s complex, high tech and global economy. San José State is annually ranked among the top-ten masters-level public universities in the West by U.S. News & World Report’s survey of “America’s Best Colleges.” San José State is the number-one suppli- er of education, engineering, computer science and business graduates to Silicon Valley, the world’s high tech cap- ital. One of the largest universities in the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system, SJSU attracts students from throughout the United States and 100 countries of the world. B Academic Success Seventy-nine (79) Spartans from the last five San Jose State football teams have earned a bachelor’s degree. Three also have earned a master’s degree. (Left to right): Defensive tackle Kalvin Cressel, wide receiver Colin Maher, linebacker Eric Bucholz, and offensive lineman Garrett Faulconer are among the 2009 seniors to earn their degrees. San Jose State football graduates (2006-2009 teams) 2009 team Player, Position Hometown Degree (Year) Chad Bozzo, QB Salinas B.A. (2010) Eric Bucholz, LB San Francisco B.S. (2010) LIZ JARNIGAN EILEEN DALEY Austin Carter, CB Pomona B.A. (2009) Associate Athletics Assistant Athletics Ronnie Castillo, C Santa Fe Springs B.A. (2010) Director/Student Director/Academics Justin Cole, LB Chino Hills B.S. (2010) Success Services Kalvin Cressel, DT Los Angeles B.A. (2009) Garrett Faulconer, OT Anaheim B.A. (2010) Carl Ihenacho, DE Carson B.A. (2009) Travis Jones, LB Atascadero B.S. (2009) Colin Maher, WR Morgan Hill B.A. (2010) Patrick Perry, RB Los Angeles B.A. (2009) John Smith, LB Richmond B.A. (2010) Liam Smith, DE Los Gatos B.A. (2009) Nathaniel Timo, OG Salinas B.A. (2009) 2008 team James Callier, Jr., RB Los Angeles B.A. (2009) DREW AGBAY GINA ARCHIMEDE Jeff Clark, TE Torrance B.A. (2008) Academic Advisor Academic Advisor Dimitrious Chattman, LB San Diego B.A. (2008) Yonus Davis, RB Oakland B.A. (2008) Brian Elledge, TE Newhall B.S. (2008) Sean Flynn, QB Torrance B.A. (2008) Coye Francies, CB Rancho Cordova B.A. (2008) Aaron Gilbert, DT Half Moon Bay B.S. (2010) Jarron Gilbert, DT Chino B.A. (2008) Patrick Horan-Walker, WR Monterey B.A. (2010) Will Johnson, PK Ridgecrest B.S. (2009) Marcus Keli, DT Oceanside B.S. (2010) Ryan McHale, DE Long Beach B.A. (2008) Christopher Owens, CB Los Angeles B.A. (2009) Justin Paysinger, C Los AngelesB.A. (2007) SANDI SMITH MARWA ABBAS M.A. (2009) Academic Advisor Learning Specialist Andrew Ryan, S Belmont B.S. (2009) Jared Strubeck, PK Camarillo B.S. (2009) www.sjsuspartans.com C Attendance Growth In the five years from 2004 to 2009, San Jose State’s average The Spartans play in front of one of the most loyal home attendance increased more than 200 percent. and enthusiastic student sections in the Western Athletic Conference. Spartan Stadium is the home for San Jose State football. Since 2005, the Spartans regularly are among the Football Bowl Subdivision leaders in year-over-year home attendance percentage increases. D Academic Success Core Values Achievement Integrity Commitment Academic All-WAC honorees Teamwork Front row (left to right): Fred Koloto (2009), Ray Rodriguez (2009). Back row: Mohamed Marah (2007, 08), Ryan Otten (2009), Braden Storaasli (2007, 08, 09). Not pictured: Pablo Garcia (2008), Travis Johnson (2009), Ralph Johnson (2008), Devin Newsome (2007), Manu Student-Athlete Success Services Ngatikaura (2009), James Orth (2009), Justin Willis (2007). The mission of Student-Athlete Success Services (SASS) is to provide quality academic San Jose State football graduates (2006-2009 teams) planning and study skills for every San Jose 2007 team State University student-athlete. Player, Position Hometown Degree (Year) Graduation is of paramount importance. James T. Callier, RB Los Angeles B.A. (2008) SASS aims to promote student-athlete aca- Steven Claxton, DB Compton B.A. (2008) demic achievement and personal accountability. Jacob French, RB San Jose B.A. (2008) In doing so, we are preparing our student-ath- David Giesen, OG San Diego B.A. (2008) letes for the vast array of opportunities their Michael Hooper, WR Los Angeles B.A. (2008) futures hold for them. Grant Izokovic, LS Benicia B.A. (2008) SASS works to ensure that all student-athletes Demetrius Jones, LB Los Angeles B.A. (2008) maintain NCAA eligibility with regards to David Lomu, DE Redwood City B.A. (2008) grade-point average, hours passed, degree com- Nick Marchini, TE LeGrand B.S. (2008) pletion percentage and APR. Charles Ohaeri, LB San Bernardino B.A. (2009) Waylon Prather, P Ben Lomond B.S. (2008) SUCCESS Adam Tafralis, QB San Bruno B.S. (2007) Students – SASS programming is student-cen- tered. 2006 team Unique – SASS programming takes into con- Kevin Brown, QB Orange B.A. (2006) sideration the unique issues related to student- Marcel Burrough, OG Gresham, Ore. B.A. (2007) athletes. Jason Cain, TE Fremont B.A. (2007) Community - Community involvement and Kyle Cancimilla, TE Granite Bay B.A. (2007) appreciation for diversity is encouraged and Matt Cantu, OT San Juan Capistrano B.A. (2006) promoted. Dante Collins, RB Modesto B.A. (2007) Consideration – NCAA, WAC and SJSU Stephen Collins, WR Los Angeles B.S. (2010) requirements for ethical conduct and eligibility David Eisenhauer, PK Rohnert Park B.S. (2007) are considered and respected. Al Guidry, RB Fullerton B.A. (2007) Education - SASS consults with and educates Domingo Holmes, CB Stockton B.S. (2007) about the various departments where student- Trae Jackson, S Los Angeles B.A. (2007) athletes may obtain support. Damaja Jones, LB San Diego B.A. (2008) Self-sufficiency - Student-athletes should Ryan Lauderdale, WR Carson B.A. (2008) develop self-sufficiency, personal responsibility, Bernie Lewis, WR Sacramento B.S. (2008) and the ability to make informed decisions. Patrick Luke, CB Lawndale B.A. (2010) Standards – Graduation is the expected stan- Freddy McCutcheon, DT San Diego B.A. (2007) dard for all student-athletes. Donald Richardson, S Los Angeles B.S. (2008) www.sjsuspartans.com E Spartans in the NFL CB Christopher Owens DT Jarron Gilbert was the Atlanta Falcons’ Chicago Bears’ first pick in 2009 3rd round pick the 2009 draft. Gilbert was 2nd NFL season the 68th overall selection. CB Coye Francies Cleveland Browns’ 2009 6th round pick 2nd NFL season F PK Joe Nedney CB San Francisco Dwight Lowery 49ers, New York Jets’ 15th NFL 2008 4th round pick season 3rd NFL season WR James Jones - Green Bay Packers’ 2007 3rd round pick 4th NFL season WR Rashied Davis Chicago Bears, 6th NFL season LB WR Justin Cole Kevin Kansas City Jurovich Chiefs Philadelphia free agent Eagles free agent www.sjsuspartans.com G Spartans on Network TV San Jose State at Wisconsin Sept. 11, 11:00 a.m. (CDT) ESPN2’s Dave Lamont (left) and Rod Gilmore in the Spartan Stadium TV broadcast location • 10 national network TV appearances (2005-10) • Coverage from ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ABC-TV, FSN H Duke Ihenacho scores on a 43-yard interception return against Utah State on ESPNU. Carl Ihenacho offers a dose of Nacho brothers against Boise State on ESPN2. Kevin Jurovich made this one-handed catch in the 2009 Utah game on ESPNU. Brandon Rutley finished this 60- yard touchdown San Jose State led USC after run in the 2008 the first quarter in a 2009 Boise State game game on Fox SportsNet. on ESPN2. www.sjsuspartans.com I Family Ties James Orth (left) is a wide receiver in his second sea- son with the Spartans. His older brother, offensive Duke Ihenacho is a two-time, first-team All-WAC selec- guard Jacob Orth (right), is an offensive guard. tion. His older brother Carl (right), a defensive end, is a two-time second-team All-WAC choice. Kyle Flynn (8) and Sean Flynn (2) started games in 2008. Tiuke Tuipulotu (right), a third-year defender, Wide receiver Jalal Beauchman (right) is a second gen- and JC transfer Andrew Moeaki are second cousins.