’Dogs defense blindsides offense

By Darrell Copeland III

The Collegian

The guys in the white jerseys took control from play number two and on.

The nearly 3,500 who attended Fresno State’s annual spring scrimmage saw a collection of bone-rattling hits and seven-person tackles.

After an opening run of 32 yards by the Bulldogs’ Dwayne Wright, the defense settled in, rarely allowing a run longer than five yards after that.

Wright had 7 carries for 46 yards.

The quarterback battle is proving to be competitive despite the struggles of all three quarterbacks — Tom Brandstater, Sean Norton and Ryan Colburn.

Brandstater finished the day 8 of 17 for 121 yards and one interception.

Norton went 7 for 13 for 140 yards and one touchdown while Colburn completed 4 of 15 passes for 48 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions.

Dwayne Andrews, Vincent Mays and Tyler Clutts were among the defensive standouts for the Bulldogs.

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