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Jack Davies

Jack Davies, Sports Editor

Jack Davies (he/him) is a journalism major in his final year of school. He is minoring in international business. He loves to watch sports and write about them, but also has an interest in potentially traveling the world as a salesman. He grew up in Napa Valley, California, and moved to the East Coast when he was 11 years old. He started his college career at Santa Barbara City College, where he wrote for The Channels publication as a sports writer. In his free time, he likes to play sports, explore the Bay Area, hang out with friends, listen to music, play video games and watch TV. After graduating, he wants to write for a sports publication and travel the world.

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From left: Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnulo, Tight Ends coach Tom Melvin and Head Coach Andy Reid celebrate their Super Bowl LIV victory over the San Francisco 49ers at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Fla. on Feb. 2, 2020.(Photo courtesy of the Kansas City Chiefs)

From SF State to Super Bowl champions: the journey of coaching duo Andy Reid and Tom Melvin

Jack Davies, Sports Editor May 22, 2023

The football program sold hotdogs around campus for $1 apiece to help fund gas for road trips on the bus with a hole in the floor.  They didn’t complain about the lack of funding or the situation...

The Chomp: Macaria Moore-Bastide’s incredible performances gets her an All American honor in High Jump

The Chomp: Macaria Moore-Bastide’s incredible performances gets her an All American honor in High Jump

Arman Archouniani and Jack Davies Apr 14, 2023

Welcome to the Xpress podcast, a podcast that brings city and statewide perspectives to SF State news.  Jack Davies, sports editor and Arman Archouniani, staff reporter for the Golden Gate Xpress sat...

Gators starting pitcher Nathan Shinn (22) throws a warm up pitch before the first inning during a baseball game between the SF State Gators and the Cal State Dominguez Hills Toros at Maloney Field on Friday, March 24, 2023. (Aaron Levy-Wolins / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF State baseball team shares thoughts on MLB and NCAA rule changes

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Apr 5, 2023

The MLB and NCAA have begun enforcing new rule changes for the 2023 baseball season, which have a major impact on the way the game is played. Generally, traditionalists argue the changes are bad, while...

The Chomp: Senior Forward Eche Okeke shares his experience on closing out his final season at SF State

The Chomp: Senior Forward Eche Okeke shares his experience on closing out his final season at SF State

Jack Davies and Arman Archouniani Mar 20, 2023

Welcome to the Chomp Pod, a sports podcast that brings Bay Area sports news to SF State. In February, SF State Senior Eche Okeke was one of four students who earned All-CCAA honors for the 2022-23 season....

Alex Gilat, member of the men’s basketball team and recipient of the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors award, poses for a portrait inside SF State’s Don Naser Gym on Monday March 6, 2023 (Leilani Xicotencatl / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF State student-athletes earn 46 All-Conference Academic Honors, three more earn All-District honor

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Mar 8, 2023

Three Gators were named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team and 46 SF State student-athletes earned All-California Collegiate Athletic Association Academic Honors for the Fall...

Members of SF State’s wrestling team celebrate as a teammate scores a hold on an opponent during a meet on January 28, 2023 (Joshua Carter / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF State wrestling team finishes 10th at Super Regionals in Nebraska

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Feb 26, 2023

The SF State wrestling team concluded its season on Saturday at the NCAA Division II Super Regionals in Chadron, Nebraska.  The Gators placed 10th out of 11 teams in the bracket and missed out on having...

Gators outfielder Phoebe Schultz (1) looks on before flying out to left to end the game at a softball game between the SF State Gators and the Sonoma State Seawolves at the SF State on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. The Gators lost 9-0 during game one of a doubleheader against the Seawolves (Aaron Levy-Wolins / Golden Gate Xpress).

SF State softball struggles in first home games of the season

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Feb 18, 2023

SF State softball lost the first two home games of the season during Friday’s doubleheader action against the Sonoma State Seawolves. After the Gators’ strong pitching to start both games, a few...

An illustration of lecturer faculty who consider their income unfair, or rely on outside resources to make ends meet. (Jack Davies / Golden Gate Xpress)

[Photo] ‘The pay at SFSU is criminally low,’ SF State lecturer faculty reveal an urgent need for better working conditions

Lisa Moreno, Editor-in-Chief Nov 7, 2022

An illustration of lecturer faculty who consider their income unfair, or rely on outside resources to make ends meet. (Jack Davies / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF State student Trinity Yates holds up a whiteboard making fun of an opposing player’s height while watching the SFSU vs CSU San Bernardino basketball game with other students in the Main Gym at Don Nasser Plaza on Dec. 1, 2022. (Miguel Francesco Carrion / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF State athletics returns to normalcy this season

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Dec 10, 2022

This semester marked the first time since March 2020 that SF State athletics were able to play a schedule much like those before the pandemic. Fans were able to return to games without masks or other...

SF State’s Cox Stadium is pictured on Dec. 6, 2022. Up until 1995, Cox Stadium was used for the football team. (Ashley Hayes-Stone / Golden Gate Xpress)

As the institutional memory of Gators football fades away, former players keep its memory alive

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Dec 8, 2022

SF State hasn’t had a football team since 1994, but those who live to tell the tales of Gator football continue to honor the team's past. While several factors make the concept of a present-day football...

Toby Okwuokei (left) dribbles the ball during the SF State vs CSU San Bernardino basketball game in the Main Gym at Don Nasser Plaza on Dec. 1, 2022. (Miguel Francesco Carrion / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF State men’s basketball come up short against nationally ranked San Bernardino

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Dec 3, 2022

The SF State men’s basketball team fell short against San Bernardino during the first conference match of the season Thursday night at The Swamp. The energy was strong, with a crowd of over 700 fans...

Greenhouse manager Elliot Levin holds a Monstera “Borsigiana” Albo Variegata in the Intermediate Tropics bay in the SF State Greenhouse on Nov. 10, 2022. Monstera Albos get their coloration from a genetic mutation and are sold online for hundreds of dollars. (Juliana Yamada / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF State’s greenhouse showcases a wide array of rare, exotic plants

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Nov 17, 2022

Elliot Levin walks through the greenhouse admiring his favorite plants. The space is alive with colors and smells, as thousands of plants occupy every inch of the room.  Levin is the manager of SF...

Alan Nego (left) speaks with a poll worker at City Hall during Election Day on Nov. 8, 2022. (Roos Verbrugh for Golden Gate Xpress)

City Hall

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Nov 8, 2022

The voting booths at San Francisco’s elegant City Hall were packed with voters throughout Tuesday’s rainy day. San Francisco voters seemed optimistic about this year’s midterms.  Other voters...

Outside hitter Jose Collier (16) tries to hit the ball over the outstretched arms of defenders during a 3-0 win versus Chico State on Oct. 28, 2022 at Don Nasser Plaza. (Jack Davies / Golden Gate Xpress)

Gators volleyball remains in playoff race with 3-0 win

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Oct 29, 2022

The SF State women’s volleyball team defeated Chico State 3-0 Friday night at Don Nasser plaza to keep its playoff hopes intact. With three more games left on the schedule until the playoffs, the...

SF State Women’s volleyball team middle blocker Chloe Henning stands for a portrait in front of Don Nasser Family Plaza during a portrait session on Oct. 4, 2022. (Abraham Fuentes / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF State volleyball player Chloe Henning excels on the court and in the classroom

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Oct 25, 2022

Volleyball is more than just a game to sophomore Chloe Henning. It’s a lifestyle—a bonding experience and a stress reliever.   It’s difficult enough to juggle school, work and other responsibilities,...

Htoo Yan swims floats in the pool at SF State’s gymnasium on Aug. 31, 2022. The gymnasium serves as a replacement for the Mashouf Wellness Center’s pool, which closed down at the end of the last semester. “This pool is okay,” Yan said. “[It's] kind of far to walk to though.” (Joshua Carter / Golden Gate Xpress)

Pool at Don Nasser Family Plaza unexpectedly closes

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Sep 28, 2022

SF State Biology Professor Zachary He dedicates an hour in his schedule between classes to swim every day, but today his routine was thrown off.  Wednesday, swimmers were met with an empty swimming...

SF State midfielder Denis Vezina (11) attempting to cross the ball for a teammate during a 0-0 draw at Cox Stadium versus Chico State on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (Jack Davies / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF State men’s soccer draws with Chico State 0-0

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Sep 26, 2022

The SF State men’s soccer team ended with a 0-0 tie for the second straight game Sunday, at Cox Stadium.  While the Gators outshoot Chico State 9-6, they registered just four shots on target and...

Jensen poses for a portrait on Sept. 10 in front of the baseball field at SF State, where he recorded his first strikeout after a spinal fusion surgery. (Oliver Michelsen / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF State baseball player earns CalHope Courage Award for overcoming a life-changing diagnosis

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Sep 14, 2022

At 16 years old, doctors told him he might never walk again. But now, he is back on the baseball field. Garrett Jensen’s life changed forever when doctors found a tumor the size of a small lemon in...

Members of the SF State women’s volleyball team practice spiking the ball on Sept. 12. (Miguel Francesco Carrion / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF State’s fall athletics take action in hopes of a more routine season

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Sep 13, 2022

Fall sports return to campus this semester with lots of positivity surrounding the eight competing teams.  Amid sweeping changes this semester like lifting the mask mandate, SF State’s competing...

Vallejos poses for a portrait on the SF State softball field on April 21. Vallejos was named California Collegiate Athletic Association player of the week for the second time in her career. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF State softball player Brylynn Vallejos sets school records for batting average, stolen bases

Jack Davies, Sports Editor May 3, 2022

SF State softball player Brylynn Vallejos wasn’t known for stealing bases before becoming a Gator. Two and a half seasons later, she holds the school’s record for most stolen bases. Vallejos would...

Mason Boutain tries to escape a cradle performed by Jason Welch on Mar. 8. Boutain placed third at regionals sending him to the Division II NCAA Championships. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF State wrestler succeeds to the National Wrestling Championships

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Mar 14, 2022

Mason Boutain has been around wrestling his whole life. As a child, he played on the wrestling mats while his dad coached the local wrestling team. After growing fond of the sport, he dove into wrestling...

Project Rebound’s SF State office in the Cesar Chavez Student Center on Tuesday. (Maximo Vazquez / Golden Gate Xpress).

Project Rebound offers students 12-unit certificate program

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Mar 9, 2022

SF State is one of the 14 California State Universities to offer Project Rebound – a program that offers formerly incarcerated people a degree. SF State is also the first four-year university to offer...

SF State's Jordan Eglite squares off against Colorado Spring Mountain Lions Henry Ryan as he pitches the ball right to him at Maloney Field on Feb. 11. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF State baseball defeats Colorado Springs, starts season with 3-0 record

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Feb 13, 2022
The Gators are off to a hot start and hope to turn the momentum into a strong season
The academic schedule for California Poly San Luis Obispo lays over an image of the campus entrance. Cal Poly SLO is the last of the California State Universities to switch to the semester system. (Elizabeth Agazaryan / Golden Gate Xpress)

Cal Poly SLO becomes last CSU to switch to the semester system

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Nov 30, 2021

A college campus that incorporates nature and hiking trails was appealing to Josh Rodriguez when applying for colleges. Additionally, the availability of the quarter system was key in his decision to...

Daesha Harper (25) moves the ball forward up the field on Nov. 4, 2021. Harper is currently a junior and studying marketing. (Paris Galarza / Golden Gate Xpress)

SF State soccer teams ends season, women’s makes playoffs

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Nov 8, 2021

Women’s Team Exceeds Expectations By Making Playoffs  Expectations were low for the women’s team entering the season, as they were voted to finish last out of 12 teams in the California Collegiate...

Gustavo Ferrari kicks a soccer ball midair on Sept. 24, 2021. Ranking third in NCAA, Gustavo was named the CCAA player of the week. (Cameron Lee / Golden Gate Xpress)

Soccer player Gustavo Ferrari makes strong impressions early into Gators career

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Oct 5, 2021

Gustavo handles the soccer ball like a Ferrari handles asphalt: with control. Yet they both have flashiness and grace at the same time.  Brazil is a nation prideful of its rich history of dominance in...

SF State women’s volleyball team hugs in a group after winning a point against Cal State LAon Sep. 25, 2021, in the Main Gym at Don Nasser Family Plaza.(Sabita Shrestha/Golden Gate Xpress)

Back and forth volleyball match ends in an exciting victory for the Gators

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Sep 27, 2021

The Don Nasser Plaza was electric Saturday night as the SF State volleyball team continued their season with a dramatic victory that came down to the wire. The Gators haven’t skipped a beat after...

SF State women’s volleyball head coach Matt Hoffman coaches his starters during a timeout against Northwest Nazarene in the Main Gym at Don Nasser Family Plaza on Friday, Sep. 3, 2021. (Nicolas Cholula/Golden Gate Xpress)

Sports return to SF State campus for the first time in 544 days

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Sep 10, 2021

Sports fields and gyms had been eerily vacant at campus since March 8, 2020, when the spring season abruptly ended due to COVID-19. With two volleyball matches scheduled on campus this past weekend,...

The Chomp Episode 3: A conversation with College of San Mateo softball pitcher, Kealani Cardona

The Chomp Episode 3: A conversation with College of San Mateo softball pitcher, Kealani Cardona

In the Chomp Pod’s third episode, SF State Campus news reporters and hosts, Nick Mazzoni and Jack Davies will be covering the latest in Bay Area sports. Nick and Jack talk about SF State is planning...

The scoreboard on the Maloney Field at SF State on Feb. 23, 2021. The California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) announced the return of sports for the fall of 2021. (Ricardo Olivares / Golden Gate Xpress)

Fall sports likely to resume at SF State next semester

Jack Davies, Sports Editor May 10, 2021

As the spring semester nears its end, the reality of students returning to campus next semester comes closer. This also holds true for the return of collegiate athletics, which are on track to return for...

The Chomp Episode 2: A conversation with NFL Coach Dick Vermeil

The Chomp Episode 2: A conversation with NFL Coach Dick Vermeil

Nick Mazzoni and Jack Davies Apr 20, 2021

Welcome to the Chomp Pod, a sports podcast that brings the Bay Area sports news to SF State. In the Chomp Pod’s second episode, SF State Campus news reporters and hosts, Nick Mazzoni and Jack Davies...

The Giants' Oracle Park Stadium main entrance, which has been closed for just over a year now, opens at the beginning of the MLB season on April 1, 2021. (Lucky Whitburn-Thomas)

Baseball starts season with fans in attendance, draws mixed reactions

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Apr 1, 2021

Major League Baseball came back on Thursday, and the league will have fans in attendance at each stadium to begin the season.  Stadium capacity depends on each state’s COVID-19 mandates. Currently,...

Amarachi Nnodim, SF State nursing student, sits for a portrait at SF State on Feb. 25, 2021. Nnodim has witnessed disparities in the medical field, and like others, hopes to promote equitable care. (Cameron Lee / Golden Gate Xpress)

Black nursing students detail disparities in field, reimagine care

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Mar 30, 2021

Black nursing students at SF State are addressing disparities and promoting equitable care by speaking out about the disparities that they notice, in order to combat racial bias in the medical field.  These...

The Chomp: Pilot

The Chomp: Pilot

Nick Mazzoni and Jack Davies Mar 14, 2021

Welcome to the Chomp Pod, a sports podcast that brings the Bay Area sports news to SF State. In the Chomp Pod's Pilot episode, SF State Campus news reporters and hosts, Nick Mazzoni and Jack Davies...

Richie Rios, a 23-year-old student athlete from Gilroy, leans on the team fence at a baseball field at Morgan hill on Feb 21. Rios made the 2020 All Stars honorable mention from the California Collegiate Athletic Association. (Ricardo Olivares / Golden Gate Xpress)

Richie Rios hits homeruns, on- and off-field

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Mar 3, 2021

One of the first memories of Richie Rios for many of his teammates, including Kyler Crone, was a memory that left a lasting impression: two home runs during one of his first scrimmages with the team.  Since...

Outside view of the San Francisco State baseball field at 6:00 p.m. on February 23, 2021. (Ricardo Olivares / Golden Gate Xpress)

Cancelled sports leave student-athletes restless for action

Jack Davies, Sports Editor Feb 23, 2021

With organized sports games being shut down since the beginning of COVID-19, athletes such as Justin Pichedwatana struggle to cope with the reality that they don’t get to play the sport they love despite...

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