Aggie Athletics invites you to bike, swim, walk, run or even gallop in the second annual Gunrock’s Gallop Virtual 5K, this Saturday (Feb. 5), once again benefiting the ASUCD Pantry, which provides food and other necessities to students in need.

You can put in your 5 kilometers however, wherever and whenever you’d like — it does not even have to be on Saturday.

But, if you plan it right for Saturday, and end up at the University Credit Union Center in late afternoon, you’ll get free admission to the men’s basketball game vs. Hawaii, tipoff 5 p.m.

In fact, everyone who registers for Gunrock’s Gallop gets free admission to the game! Registration fee also includes a medal, shirt and bib (pickup can be arranged, or pay $5 for shipping). Register here.

• Adults — $40
• Youth (ages 3-13) — $25
• UC Davis student — $30
• Group (10 or more) — $35

Alum takes reins in Denver

The National Football League’s Denver Broncos hired Aggie football alum Nathaniel Hackett '03 as their new head coach.

Hear from Coach Hackett at his introductory news conference, reflecting on his journey to the man he is today ... a journey that took him through UC Davis. (The video below starts with his UC Davis remarks, including an “Aggie Pride” shout-out.)

Athletics Director Rocko DeLuca added some background: