The pain of losing

By Tony Petersen • Jan 18, 2012

The funny thing about sports is that losses always pain more than wins gratify. I was reminded of this thought (or, rather, bludgeoned in the head with it) after my beloved Green Bay Packers were eliminated from the NFL playoffs by the New York Giants this past weekend.

Jerry’s Sports Desk: Weekly Sports Update

By Collegian Staff • Nov 5, 2011

Collegian Sports Editor Jerry Huerta discusses the 'Dogs upcoming football game and the woman's volleyball and soccer seasons.

Women’s rugby gets underway

By Ashley Alba • Oct 21, 2011

The Fresno State women’s rugby team is a new upstart program on campus this year and is ready to take on all opponents in its first season.

‘Moneyball’ yet to affect managers

By Tony Petersen • Oct 3, 2011

The most memorable scene of “Moneyball,” the recently released Brad Pitt flick on Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane’s efforts to build a winning team with a small budget, was when a plethora of “old school” A’s scouts gathered around a table with an exasperated Beane to talk about how to build the next season’s team.

Sport fans: a phenomenon

By Alicia Luna • Sep 2, 2011

Genetics and evolution may be the reason behind the psychology of sports fans. Competition along with the biological need to survive encourages athletes and fans alike to become passionate of sports.

Plenty of ways to get involved on campus

By Selena Farnesi • Aug 29, 2011

Hello! My name is Selena Farnesi, and I am your ASI President. You are looking at the very first edition of my biweekly column, designed to keep you informed about your student government!

Interview: Fresno State Volleyball Coach Lauren Netherby-Sewell

By Garrett Horn • Aug 27, 2011

Fresno State's Head volleyball coach Lauren Netherby-Sewell talks to The Collegian about the upcoming 2011 Bulldogs volleyball season.

Interview: Fresno State Men’s Basketball Coach Rodney Terry

By Jerry Huerta • Aug 19, 2011

Sports Editor Jerry Huerta interviews Rodney Terry, Fresno States Men's Basketball Coach, about the upcoming season.

Welty: Don’t raise IRA fee

By Tony Petersen • May 4, 2011

Surely you’ve all seen the information about the proposed Instructionally Related Activity fee increase; it’s seemingly been everywhere.

Sports these days

By Ben Ingersoll • Mar 4, 2011

The 2011 season is just about as mysterious as the one that will proceed it, if there is one at all.

Bulldog Foundation changes seating options

By Collegian Staff • Feb 1, 2011

The Bulldog Foundation implemented a plan to benefit both fans and Fresno State Athletics.

Roethlisberger deserves same treatment as Bryant

By Editorial Board • Jan 31, 2011

A trend is starting to brew in major American sports, and it’s forcing loyal fans to question how they view athletes that get hit with sexual assault allegations.