Sports

Festivities to kickoff homecoming

By Shirley Lau • Oct 12, 2007

Leave your coats at home, because “the heat is onâ€Â during the homecoming festivities leading up to the Fresno State football game against San Jose State on Oct. 20. This year’s theme, “Bulldog Blaze: The Heat Is On,â€Â represents the idea of “trying to fire things upâ€Â, said Mike Simonson, co-coordinator of spirit and homecoming activities for University Student Union Productions.

WAC basketball preseason polls

By Staff Reports • Oct 12, 2007

The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) preseason basketball polls were released Wednesday at the annual WAC Basketball Media Day in Salt Lake City. The Fresno State men̢۪s team was picked to finish fourth in both the coaches̢۪ and media polls. The women̢۪s team was picked fourth in the coaches̢۪ poll and fifth in the media poll.

The Collegian̢۪s Top 25

By Jimmy Graben • Oct 10, 2007

No.1 LSU (6-0)
Last Week: Beat Florida 28-24
This Week: at Kentucky (5-1)
Tidbit: The Tigers pulled out a close one against the Gators and now find themselves at No. 1 for the first time this season.

Championships in sight for XC

By Allison Asahina • Oct 10, 2007

With the season winding down and only one more meet before the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Championships, cross country coach Joe Gonzales is looking for a strong finish from his men̢۪s and...

Getting a kick out of life

By Shirley Lau • Oct 10, 2007

Obstacles are nothing. For Fresno State women̢۪s soccer player Amanda Reyes, overcoming obstacles is just part of the game.

‘Batman’ returns

By Jimmy Graben • Oct 8, 2007

Rest easy, red-wavers. “Batmanâ€Â is back.

Equestrian̢۪s ride to championship begins

By Allison Asahina • Oct 8, 2007

On the rail, roll back, sliding stop. These are some of the terms the Fresno State women̢۪s equestrian team will keep in mind when competing. With a full team at 69 girls, coach Rebecca Malmo is looking to have a solid showing.

Who̢۪s afraid of the big, bad Wolf Pack?

By Kim Anderson • Oct 8, 2007

Something was in the air Saturday at Mackay Stadium. That something was the Fresno State passing game. In a 49-41 win over Nevada, the Bulldogs put the ball in the air for 168 yards and quarterback Tom Brandstater completed 10 of 16 passes.

Hockey still clubbin’ for national title

By Shirley Lau • Oct 5, 2007

They trade in their pajamas and warm beds for skates and a freezing ice skating rink every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 a.m. — a time when the sun has yet to rise and many other students are sleeping.

Bulldog Classic to begin season

By Allison Asahina • Oct 5, 2007

The Wathen Tennis Center will be busy today through Sunday when the Fresno State men̢۪s tennis team hosts the Bulldog Classic. Hoping to start off the season strong, the players will see how their early season practices fair when they face Sacramento State, San Diego, and Cal Poly.

Fresno State Football: Week 6 Preview

By Jimmy Graben • Oct 5, 2007

Gameday: Saturday, 1 p.m., at Mackay Stadium
Television: Bulldog Sports Network (Comcast Channel 5)
Radio: KMJ-AM 580 and KGST-AM 1600 (ESPN Deportes)
Pre-game Show: Dog Talk at 11 a.m. (KMJ-AM 580)

Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog

By Kim Anderson and Jimmy Graben • Oct 3, 2007

Kim: The excitement that comes with graduating is great. No more papers and no more parking problems. Unfortunately, this means time to step into the real world. For some Bulldog athletes, this step is more like a little hop, going from one playing field to another.