Joe Davidson: Sac-Joaquin Section Football, The Power of Curiosity + Causeway Rivals Breakdown

In this episode of Aggie Pride, Brock and Dwight sit down with Sacramento Bee Hall of Fame sportswriter Joe Davidson, a legendary voice in Northern California athletics. From decades of covering high school football and UC Davis athletics to NBA seasons with the Kings, Joe shares stories, insight, and history only he can recall—often down to the exact year and score.We talk about:Joe’s journey from small-town athlete to one of the most trusted names in local sports journalismThe growth of Northern California high school football, from Folsom’s rise to Grant’s proud traditionUC Davis football’s evolution under Dan Hawkins and Tim PloughBig Sky and FCS storylines to watch this seasonSac State’s bold moves, Jaden Rashada’s arrival, and the “Go-Go” offenseWhy curiosity fuels great storytelling — and what keeps Joe passionate after decades in the businessNotable Moments:How a student referendum once saved UC Davis and Sac State football from being cutThe “family” approach to recruiting that sets UC Davis apartJoe’s Hall of Fame induction and the relationships behind his reportingPredictions for the 2024 high school season, including dark horse contendersInside look at the future of the Causeway Classic rivalryLinks & Resources:Follow Joe Davidson on X (Twitter): @SacBee_JoeDSacramento Bee Sports: sacbee.com/sportsSupport the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ucdavisfootballpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AggiePridePOD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy a Hat: ⁠⁠AggiePride Merchandise⁠⁠Visit our website:⁠⁠ aggiepridepodcast.com⁠⁠