http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/ en Copyright 2008 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:24:14 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification At long last, Fresno State defensive tackle Jon Monga will start ... at least that's what was just announced in the press box. Monga injured his knee against Toledo Sept. 20 and has not played since. He dressed for the game at Utah State last week, but didn't play. Ryan Daniel Lyght http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/11/monga_to_start.html http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/11/monga_to_start.html Bulldogs Football Daniel Lyght Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:24:14 -0800 Fresno State football coach Pat Hill said the job opening at Washington is not on his mind and that he's focused on getting his team ready for Louisiana Tech. "During the football season my only focus is football," Hill said. Asked if he would think about leaving Fresno after the Daniel Lyght http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/hill_not_thinking_about_washin.html http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/hill_not_thinking_about_washin.html Bulldogs Football Daniel Lyght Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:42:17 -0800 Bulldogs kicker Kevin Goessling's 58-yard field goal to win Saturday's game at Utah State is generating a tiny bit of buzz around the nation. Check out the video here; it picks up with Utah State coming out of a timeout for its fourth-down touchdown that put the Aggies ahead, so John Rich http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/relive_the_moment.html http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/relive_the_moment.html Bulldogs Football Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:09:01 -0800 A.J. Jefferson has not played because of a foot injury after practicing this week. Jefferson is perhaps the team's best cornerback and certainly its top kick returner. He led the nation in average yards per kick return at 35.8 yards. He's 18th in the nation this season with 27.6 yards John Mincks http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/updates_from_logan_utah.html http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/updates_from_logan_utah.html Bulldogs Football Daniel Lyght Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:45:57 -0800 Fresno State tight end Bear Pascoe and safety Marvin Haynes will not play today against Utah State. Pascoe, who did not play against Idaho two weeks ago because of a high ankle sprain, went through walk through Friday but is not suited up to play during pregame warm-ups. Haynes suffered Daniel Lyght http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/tight_end_bear_pascoe_will_not.html http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/tight_end_bear_pascoe_will_not.html Bulldogs Football Daniel Lyght Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:39:19 -0800 A team from the WAC could have a new postseason destination the next two winters. WAC commissioner Karl Benson announced Monday that a contingency agreement for a tie-in to an additional bowl has been signed for 2008 and 2009. If seven PAC-10 teams are not bowl eligible, the WAC will Daniel Lyght http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/new_bowl_for_the_wac_possibly.html http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/new_bowl_for_the_wac_possibly.html Bulldogs Football Daniel Lyght Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:56:54 -0800 Though Fresno State did beat Idaho, the guys say this Bulldogs team lacks the killer instinct. In this week's podcast, the guys talk about what Fresno State should do during the bye week and keys for success in the second half of the season. See video of the podcast recording John Mincks http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/football_team_needs_to.html http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/football_team_needs_to.html Bulldogs Football John Mincks Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:00:40 -0800 Offensive line -- Injuries have morphed the shape of this offensive line. Once considered talented and experienced, the OL became inexperienced and ....? Not sure what to think of the Oline. Losing Cole Popovich was huge. He was a senior and a starter since he was a true freshman. Except Bryant-Jon Anteola http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/midsemster_grades_ol.html http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/midsemster_grades_ol.html Bryant-Jon Anteola Bulldogs Football Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:04:09 -0800 Tight ends - Bear Pascoe again has been a favorite target of Brandstater early in the season, tied with receiver Seyi Ajirotutu with a team-high 20 catches. Pascoe has 180 yards and two touchdowns. Pascoe missed last week's game against Idaho because of an ankle sprain. It remains unclear when Bryant-Jon Anteola http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/midsemster_grades_tes.html http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/midsemster_grades_tes.html Bryant-Jon Anteola Bulldogs Football Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:45:35 -0800 Wide receivers - Receivers, where have you gone? What was supposed to be a deep and talented unit has been injured and near nonexistent. Take away jump-ball, deep-ball threat receiver Seyi Ajirotutu and this unit would get an F. Yes, an F. Only Seyi has been productive, and even he Bryant-Jon Anteola http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/midsemster_grades_wrs.html http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/midsemster_grades_wrs.html Bryant-Jon Anteola Bulldogs Football Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:20:05 -0800 Running back - They're coming off back-to-back 300-yard games so everything seems fine and dandy with Fresno State's running game. Though, do realize who Fresno State ran all over - a so-so Hawaii team that certainly is solid on defense but nothing too imposing and a pathetic Idaho defense. But Bryant-Jon Anteola http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/midsemster_grades_rbs.html http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/midsemster_grades_rbs.html Bryant-Jon Anteola Bulldogs Football Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:05:50 -0800 With Fresno State reaching the midpoint of its season and at 4-2, it's only fitting to hand out mid-semester grades so the Bulldogs know how much more they have to go to an A this season. Because they're not rocking any A right now. Position breakdown. Quarterback - Good ole Bryant-Jon Anteola http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/midsemster_grades_qbs.html http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/midsemster_grades_qbs.html Bryant-Jon Anteola Bulldogs Football Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:03:18 -0800 Fresno State suffered a crucial loss to Hawaii to begin WAC play, but seven contests remain and the games must go on. In the Weekly podcast, Daniel Lyght, B.J. Anteola and Matt James speak their minds about the struggles of this team and what can be done to right the John Mincks http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/life_after_hawaii.html http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/life_after_hawaii.html Bulldogs Football John Mincks Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:48:28 -0800 It's five games into the season, and the Fresno State football team is undefeated on the road (3-0) and winless at home (0-2). This unusual situation is rare, but not unique, in Bulldogs history. The 1967 Bulldogs of second-year coach Darryl Rogers opened the season with three straight home losses: George Hostetter http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/bulldogs_start_isnt_oneofakind.html http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/bulldogs_start_isnt_oneofakind.html Bulldogs Football Everything else George Hostetter Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:55:13 -0800 Final thoughts on Hawaii's 32-29 overtime victory on Saturday: * Some view it as a mistake-marred (six Fresno State turnovers, a 90-yard Hawaii touchdown kickoff return, a blocked Bulldog field-goal attempt in closing seconds of regulation, two failed field-goal attempts in overtime) fiasco. I view it as an epic, a George Hostetter http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/a_memorable_bulldogs_football.html http://www.fresnobeehive.com/sportsbuzz/2008/10/a_memorable_bulldogs_football.html Bulldogs Football Everything else George Hostetter Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:54:24 -0800