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Tate Forcier Leaving San Jose State, According To Report

2012-01-10T00:50:06Z

The San Jose St. Spartans thought they got a big steal when Tate Forcier transferred all the way from Michigan. Forcier had a rough time with the Wolverines and couldn't handle the transition from Rich Rodriguez to Brady Hoke. Still, he's a Division I capable quarterback when he puts it altogether, and you figure he'd make a big impact for San Jose State and should compete to start next season.

However, it looks as if Forcier couldn't cut it in their program. Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News reports.

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Jon Wilner Source: QB Tate Forcier has withdrawn from San Jose State: "He's disappeared."
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Couldn't handle the academic load at San Jose State? Boy, that's not a good sign for his future.

Forcier's leaving would make this the THIRD school he's left unceremoniously. First Michigan, now Miami, now San Jose State. The roads only get narrower from here. It's a puzzling sight to see a very talented quarterback fall through the cracks, although it's hardly uncommon.

San Jose State vs. Fresno State: Bay Area Battle Preview

2011-11-22T19:04:52Z

On the surface, the two teams playing on Saturday seem quite similar. San Jose State and Fresno State are both 4-7, and neither team has higher than a .500 record in WAC conference play. But if you dig a little deeper, you see that these two teams are going in opposite directions.

Coming off a miserable 1-12 season in 2010, the San Jose St. Spartans are trending upwards under second year head coach Mike MacIntyre. They played well against reasonably tough competition, losing close games to UCLA, Nevada and BYU in 2011. While the season is over after Saturday for the Spartans, they have a lot to look forward to, including the eligibility of incoming Michigan transfer QB Tate Forcier.

Fresno State, on the other side, has regressed from an 8-5 season in 2010, which found them in the Humanitarian Bowl against Northern Illinois. Their early season schedule was tough, with contests against California, Nebraska, Boise State and Ole Miss, which set the tone for the rest of the season.

SJSU hasn't beaten the Bulldogs since 2006, and Fresno State is planning on pushing that losing streak further. Both teams come into this game after winning last week -- SJSU defeated Navy, while Fresno State went to Hawaii and defeated the Warriors. Prior to that, both teams had lost three games in a row.

This game kicks off at 5:00 PM PST on Saturday. You can listen to the game on 1590 AM or head over to Bulldog Stadium and watch it live -- no television will be on hand for this final battle.

San Jose State Vs. Louisiana Tech: Spartans Go For Second Straight Win

2011-10-29T14:00:52Z

On Saturday, the San Jose State Spartans will have a long road trip as they hit the road to take on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. San Jose is trying to snap a four-game losing streak against Louisiana Tech, and hoping to pick up their second straight victory following a win last week against Hawaii.

The Hawaii game was good for the Spartans in more ways than one. San Jose safety Duke Ihenacho found out this week that he is nominated for the GEICO Play of the Year for a blocked PAT that he scooped up and ran back for a touchdown, despite an apparent hamstring injury. You can view the play here.

Kickoff: 3:00 PM CDT/1:00 PM PDT

Weather: It's on the chilly side in Louisiana, with a low of 40 and a high of 66 with clear skies in the forecast.

TV Coverage: There will be no television coverage for this game.

Radio: KLIV (1590 AM, San Jose) origi- nates San Jose State football broadcasts. Michael Spero calls the play-by-play. Kevin Richardson offers commentary.

Online Radio Stream: www.kliv.com provides a live audio stream of San Jose State football radio broadcasts.

VIDEO: SJSU's Duke Ihenacho Returns Blocked Extra Point With Hamstring Injury

2011-10-15T12:02:18Z

The San Jose Spartans are not off to the greatest of starts in 2011, but they have started working their way back and now find themselves 3-4 after a comeback victory over the Hawaii Warriors. A late touchdown won the game 28-27, but an earlier play was the emotionally building block for the win.

With 11:46 left in the fourth quarter, hawaii took a a 27-20 lead on a Joey Iosefa 32 yard touchdown run. Hawaii had a chance to get the 28th point on the PAT, but the Spartans blocked the extra point and Duke Ihenacho returned it for two points. Sounds simply enough, right? Follow me after the jump for the full story, brought to use by @jose3030.

In case you missed it, at around the Spartans 40-yard line, Ihenacho feels his hamstring cramp up. He slows down to deal with the pain. After crossing mid-field, he realizes he has a chance to get his team right back into the game and proceeds to go into another gear. I can only imagine the amount of ice he needed after that play, but awesome return and way to man up for his team. No doubt he put his team on his back there!

Hawaii vs. San Jose State Final Score: Matt Faulkner Leads Charge, Spartans Win 28-27

2011-10-15T04:38:11Z

Friday night was set for the WAC to take center stage. Hawaii and San Jose State had a primetime slot on ESPN and there were no other college football games on the schedule. In that sense, this game was a huge success -- in terms of entertainment value, the Spartans and Warriors put on an exciting show for four quarters.

In the end, San Jose State overcame a ferocious Hawaii comeback to win 28-27.

At the half, SJSU led 20-7, picking off Hawaii quarterback Bryant Moniz twice and recovering two fumbles. Nothing was working for the Warriors, and the Spartans took full advantage.

San Jose State struggled mightily with ball control in the second half, turning the ball over six times resulting in 20 Hawaii points. This was a classic self-destruction as the Spartans fumbled three times and threw three interceptions.

Early in the fourth quarter, Hawaii running back Joey Iosefa scampered 32 yards for a Warriors touchdown, giving Hawaii a 27-20 lead. The extra point, however, was blocked and returned for a 2-point conversion by SJSU safety Duke Ihenacho.

With a minute left to play, San Jose State began at their own 13-yard line, down five points. SJSU quarterback Matt Faulkner led a spirited six play, 87-yard touchdown drive that culminated in a 37-yard Chandler Jones touchdown reception.

SJSU went for the two-point conversion but were stopped. Hawaii tried their best to come back with just seconds to play, but could not make it to field goal territory.

In total, the two teams combined for 12 turnovers, creating a terrifically compelling football game for the casual observer. The WAC didn't necessarily expect tonight to be a showcase game for their conference, but the entertainment value of this matchup was excellent.

With the win, SJSU moves to 3-4 on the season and a respectable 2-1 in WAC play. Next week, San Jose State heads to Louisiana to take on LA Tech.

San Jose State vs. Hawaii: Spartans Set For Primetime Showdown On Friday Night

2011-10-15T00:09:33Z

After a tough road loss last weekend to BYU, the San Jose State Spartans return home and welcome in the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in a primetime Friday night showdown. The Spartans enter with a record of 2-4 and 1-1 in conference play, while the Warriors are 3-2 with a 1-0 record against conference foes.

Here is all of the coverage you will need to get ready for tonight's game:

Kickoff: 9 p.m. EDT / 6 p.m. PDT

Weather: Perfect conditions are expected for football on Friday evening. Temperatures will be in the mid-70's throughout the game and no rain is in the forecast.

TV Coverage: ESPN; Joe Tessitore will call the play-by-play. Rod Gilmore will provide insight and analysis.

Radio: KLIV (1590 AM, San Jose) origi- nates San Jose State football broadcasts. Michael Spero calls the play-by-play. Kevin Richardson offers commentary.

Online Radio Stream: www.kliv.com provides a live audio stream of San Jose State football radio broadcasts.

The Spartans and Warriors should be in for a great night of football. This is the second straight week SJSU has been featured on the ESPN family of networks.

San Jose State Vs. BYU: TV Schedule, Game Time, Announcers

2011-10-08T19:00:40Z

With victories over New Mexico State and at Colorado State, San Jose State has its first two-game winning streak since the 2008 season. The quest for a third straight victory will be a tough one as the Spartans travel to Cougar Stadium to face the BYU Cougars (3-2) and their high-flying offense.

Here is all of the game day information you'll need to get ready for the matchup:

Kickoff: 8:17 p.m. (MDT) / 7:17 p.m. (PDT)

Weather Forecast: Rain is expected on Friday evening and Saturday morning, but it should be clear skies at kickoff. Temperatures will be in the 40s.

History: San Jose State leads the series, 9-5. The teams are facing each other for the first time since 1998.

TV Coverage: ESPNU; Adam Amin will call the play-by-play. San Jose State offensive lineman David Diaz-Infante will provide insight and analysis.

Radio: KLIV (1590 AM, San Jose) originates San Jose State football broadcasts. Michael Spero calls the play-by-play. Kevin Richardson offers commentary.

This will be a tough road game for the Spartans, but the team has momentum and will be looking to pull the upset in front of the entire country. Avoid mental mistakes and attempt to keep the large crowd out of the game and perhaps SJSU can come away with the victory.

San Jose State vs. BYU: Cougars Host Spartans On ESPNU

2011-10-07T22:07:04Z

After a tough start to the season, the San Jose St. Spartans have won two in a row to bring their record to 2-3. They have a chance to reach .500 for the first time under head coach Mike MacIntyre. The only thing standing in their way? The BYU Cougars.

Brigham Young has played an interesting schedule in 2011, facing tough road tests against Ole Miss and Texas before going back to Provo for a four-game homestand. The Cougars haven't been overly impressive, and despite a 3-2 record they needed a last-second touchdown against the Utah St. Aggies to win last weekend.

As for the Spartans, outside of being romped by Stanford in their season opener, they have been very competitive in defeat. SJSU has improved their offensive balance since 2010, choosing to run the ball more and giving their quarterbacks a chance to pass when the time is right.

BYU has had trouble running the football, averaging only 94 yards on the ground per contest in 2011. Part of the problem has been the underwhelming quarterback play of Jake Heaps, who is at risk of losing play time to Riley Nelson, who has impressed for the Cougars in limited duty.

This is the 15th time the Spartans and the Cougars have played football against one another. San Jose State leads the series 9-5, but BYU defeated SJSU in their last meeting in 1998.

BYU and San Jose State will be on ESPNU, with the kickoff coming at 7:17 p.m. PST.