Football practices look considerably different at high schools in the Fresno area this summer as teams adapt to restrictions designed to help protect players from the coronavirus. For now, at least, there's no tackling, no ball-passing, and no contact between players. Coaches are throwing "air passes" — think "air guitar"—...
Bulldogs Schedule First Football Meeting Ever With Michigan
Athletic director Terry Tumey has added traditional powerhouses Michigan and USC to Fresno State's future football schedules. In addition, the Bulldogs will host Georgia Southern of the Sun Belt Conference in 2025 and play at Georgia Southern in 2028. Fresno State will play at Michigan on Aug. 31, 2024, in...
Brady Says 'I Still Have More to Prove' in Instagram Post
BOSTON — Whether Tom Brady will return as quarterback of the New England Patriots next season is still an open question. But the 42-year-old on Wednesday gave another indication that he isn't done playing football. In an Instagram post to fans, Brady said “I still have more to prove” following a season...
Lessons for Teachers and Students From Coach Vince Lombardi
This Dec. 21 marks the 50th anniversary of the last football game Vince Lombardi ever coached. Remembered primarily as the helmsman of the Green Bay Packers during the 1960s and namesake of the Super Bowl trophy, Lombardi has been ranked as one of the top 10 greatest coaches in the...
DeBoer's Path to Fresno State Started in a Small South Dakota Town
Fresno State athletic director Terry Tumey introduced Kalen DeBoer as the team's newest head coach at a Tuesday afternoon news conference. Maybe the people most excited for DeBoer's return to Fresno State's football program were his young daughters. Listen to this article: For 13-year old Alexis and 7-year old...
Fresno State Lands DeBoer as Tedford's Successor
Fresno State confirms that it will introduce Kalen DeBoer as its new football coach this afternoon. DeBoer, 45, comes to the Bulldogs from the Big Ten's Indiana University, where he was the offensive coordinator for the high-scoring 8-4 Hoosiers. It was Indiana's best season in a quarter-century, and the Hoosiers...
This Bulldog's Video Tribute to His Dad Is a Must-See
Dads and moms sometimes have a hard time finding the right words to say to their children. I do. Listen to this article: That's why the video tribute that Fresno State football standout Mykal Walker made to his late father, Michael James Walker, is must-see viewing for parents. It captures...
NFL ICYMI: Jimmy G's Defining Performance; Calls Hurt Pats
Jimmy G. seems to be heating up just as Tom Terrific appears to be slowing down. Bouncing back from a close loss a week earlier, the San Francisco 49ers went out and took over the No. 1 playoff seeding in the NFC by coming back on the road to edge...
AP Source: Fresno State Coach Jeff Tedford Stepping Down
Fresno State football coach Jeff Tedford is stepping down from the job after three seasons at his alma mater. A person familiar with the decision says the 58-year-old Tedford will resign from his job. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday night because the decision has not been announced....
Sports Betting: Even Thanksgiving Pickup Football Isn’t Safe
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Each Thanksgiving, families and friends across America face off in backyards or public parks in pre-meal football games they dub “Turkey Bowl.” Now, there’s a way to determine which side is favored to win — a way you can bet on. Bookmaker William Hill US has...