(3rd day of blogs looking back on Fresno State athletics in 2007-08.)

They said it of events in 2007-08:

“Nothing has changed.” — Oakland lawyer Dan Siegel of Fresno State’s commitment to Title IX, the federal law mandating equity between men’s and women’s athletic programs. Fresno State is the subject of a federal investigation for alleged Title IX violations.

“It was a year of contradictions.” — Fresno lawyer Warren Paboojian.

The year “represents a program that has turned a corner and is going to have an exceptionally bright future.” — Fresno State President John Welty.

“There’s an opportunity here for this university’s athletic program to make the greatest turnaround in public perception in college athletics.” — Long-time Bulldog Foundation member John Wallace.

“It was a tremendous year. It’s really a tribute to the commitment of the student-athletes, the coaches and the staff.” — Fresno State athletic director Thomas Boeh.

“We felt it was unfortunate that the past was overshadowing the new generation. We did our part” — Fresno State hammer-thrower Grace Wiesmann on the athletes’ view of 2007-08’s controversies.