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The Collegian

Fresno State's student-run newspaper

The Collegian

Fresno State's student-run newspaper

The Collegian

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws a pass against the New York Jets in the first quarter on Sept. 17, 2017 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Raiders won 45-20. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

The Raiders just can’t catch a break

By Michael Ford Oct 3, 2017

When fans saw Raiders quarterback and Fresno State alum Derek Carr lie motionless on the turf in Mile High Stadium in Denver, no doubt many were thinking: Oh no. Not again. Please not again. That’s...

Rookie safety Derron Smith — a former Bulldog and 2015 sixth-round draft pick — made the cut for the Cincinnati Bengals. (Photo courtesy of Cincinnati Bengals)

Former ‘Dogs earn NFL roster spots

By Johnny Martin Sep 10, 2015

A total of 14 former Bulldogs have made their way onto NFL rosters. This past weekend, teams had to make their final cut to their 53-man roster heading into the 2015 season. Fresno State’s...

Cary Edmondson / University Communications

Raiders name Derek Carr starting QB

By Daniel Leon Sep 3, 2014

On Monday, Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen named former Fresno State Bulldog Derek Carr as the starting quarterback of the club next weekend. Carr beat out Matt Schaub, who had replaced Carr’s...

The Intern

By Luke Shaffer Sep 13, 2010
Sports medicine major Matt Brandt spent his summer as an intern for the Oakland Raiders.

Bye-bye, Jamarcus

By Mike Boylan May 10, 2010
It finally happened. It was the moment I have been waiting for. This past Thursday, quarterback JaMarcus Russell was cut by the Oakland Raiders.
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