Southern California's bid to secure coach Clay Helton's future begins with a revamped offense, a refurbished classic stadium, and a daunting opponent: Mountain West champion Fresno State. When USC returns from its first losing season since 2000 on Saturday night, the Trojans know they'll need a quick turnaround to placate...
Who Is Fresno State's Top Dog? Hint: He Wins Huge Verdicts.
One of the country’s leading trial attorneys, Brian J. Panish, is the recipient of Fresno State's Distinguished Alumni Award — the university's highest alumni honor. Panish is among the 2019 Top Dog recipients, a group of Fresno State alumni who will be recognized Sept. 20 during an awards dinner at the...
Why Samoans Are 40 Times More Likely to Play in the NFL
With training camp in full swing, quarterback Marcus Mariota, the first Samoan Heisman Trophy winner, will be the signal caller for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans. Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, a pre-season favorite to become the second Samoan Heisman winner, is entering his junior year. His younger brother, Taulia,...
Bulldogs' Football Schedule Packed With Coaches on the Hot Seat
As Fresno State football fans analyze the Bulldogs schedule, there's a big factor that could go overlooked: the hot seat. Four of the Bulldogs' opponents in 2019 — USC, UNLV, Colorado State, and San Jose State — have coaches who are feeling the heat. And San Diego State's Rocky Long,...
Bulldogs' Football Schedule Packed With Coaches on the Hot Seat
As Fresno State football fans analyze the Bulldogs schedule, there's a big factor that could go overlooked: the hot seat. Four of the Bulldogs' opponents in 2019 — USC, UNLV, Colorado State, and San Jose State — have coaches who are feeling the heat. And San Diego State's Rocky Long,...
Derek Carr Barks, Gruden Purrs in Raiders' 'Hard Knocks' Debut
NAPA — Quarterback Derek Carr angrily yelling at teammates. Jon Gruden showing a softer, gentler side for some of his younger players and ditching his trademark snarl. Vontaze Burfict politely helping an offensive linemen get off the ground. What in the name of Al Davis is going on here? The...
Law Slaps New Limits on Full-Contact High School Football Practices
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law limiting full-contact practices for California's high school football teams and other youth programs to reduce brain injuries. State law already limits full-contact practices for high school and middle school football teams to no more than 90 minutes per day, twice per week. Wednesday,...
Fresno State Legend Trent Dilfer Resurfaces in an Unlikely Role
Trent Dilfer is back. But it's not the return anyone would expect. The man considered one of the best quarterbacks in Fresno State history, who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens, and who forged a career off the field as ESPN analyst before being unceremoniously fired two years...
Former Fresno State Star McMaryion Pops a Perfect Question
Marcus McMaryion, who led Fresno State to a Mountain West football championship six months ago, executed another perfect play last weekend — a surprise marriage proposal with a Pacific Ocean backdrop. The former Bulldog quarterback chose a picturesque scene outside Roy's at Pebble Beach restaurant, at the Spanish Bay resort....
Arizona Cardinals Sign Top Pick Kyler Murray to Four-Year Deal
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals have signed Kyler Murray in time for their rookie minicamp. Arizona signed the No. 1 overall draft pick to a four-year contract Thursday worth about $35 million with a team option for a fifth. It includes a signing bonus of more than $23 million....